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  • EP214: Dr. Cheryl Fraser - Pleasure Is Your Birthright

    EP214: Dr. Cheryl Fraser - Pleasure Is Your Birthright
    2025/09/17
    “Kill the soulmate and save your relationship.” Pleasure isn’t something men need to chase—it’s built into who we are. Yet life, routines, and responsibilities can bury it under layers of stress and obligation. The episode unpacks why novelty fades in long-term love, why sex slows down even in happy marriages, and how men can reclaim desire by making intentional effort, bringing polarity back, and refusing to settle for “nipple, nipple, crotch, goodnight” routines. Dr. Cheryl Fraser cuts through the myths with refreshing honesty. She shows how spontaneity isn’t enough—you need to cultivate responsive desire, plan for seduction, and sometimes even bring back taboo play to keep things alive. She reminds men that attraction can’t be negotiated, but how you show up either fuels desire or kills it. Sovereignty in sex, like in life, comes down to stepping up, leading, and refusing to be lazy in love. Cheryl is a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and author who has spent decades helping couples reignite passion. She’s the creator of the “Passion Triangle,” a framework that blends intimacy, thrill, and sensuality, and the founder of a 12-week couples immersion program. Cheryl is also the host of the Sex, Love & Elephants podcast, where she explores the connection between erotic love and spiritual awakening. Cheryl is a Buddhist psychologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker who helps couples reignite passion and build love that lasts. Known for her humor, straight talk, and practical wisdom, Cheryl blends cutting-edge sex therapy with Buddhist mind training to cut through resistance and bring couples back to intimacy. A Fulbright scholar and acclaimed researcher on love and sexual behavior, she created the Become Passion program, hosts the Sex, Love & Elephants podcast, and wrote Buddha’s Bedroom – The Mindful Loving Path to Sexual Passion and Lifelong Intimacy. She’s also been featured by Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Dr. Laura Berman. When she’s not teaching or speaking, Cheryl is often leading meditation retreats or living on Vancouver Island with her partner and their animals, practicing the passion she preaches. www.drcherylfraser.com You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
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    52 分
  • EP213: Brian Slade - No Man Left Behind

    EP213: Brian Slade - No Man Left Behind
    2025/09/10

    "Transformation is realizing you have all the answers.”

    Brian Slade is back again. This time, to speak to some men in the Sovereign circle. In the chaos of combat, presence of mind is the difference between survival and disaster. Split-second choices can carry the weight of life or death—not just for yourself but for the men beside you. The lesson isn’t about being fearless, it’s about cutting the mental “cables” that drag you into guilt, regret, or fear of the future, and finding the discipline to act in the only place that’s real: the present.

    Brian shares the story of his first firefight, the near-fatal mission where his co-pilot was shot, and the long years of carrying invisible weight until a simple Facebook post released it. His words drive home the truth that growth can emerge from trauma when you choose to frame experience as a foundation rather than a burden.

    Brian Slade is a retired Army Apache pilot, Air Force combat search and rescue pilot, and author of Cleared Hot, a book about preparing your mind for trauma.

    Learn more & connect:

    Cleared Hot: Lessons Learned about Life, Love, and Leadership While Flying the Apache Gunship in Afghanistan and Why I Believe a Prepared Mind Can Help Minimize PTSD on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2P21b5C

    You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

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    40 分
  • EP212: Jake Giffin - Soft Men Are Targets

    EP212: Jake Giffin - Soft Men Are Targets
    2025/09/03
    “Find strong men to hang out with who you can feed off of and who will challenge you and encourage you in the best possible way.” Strength is more than muscle—it’s discipline, clarity, and the refusal to settle into weakness. When men trade ambition for excuses, or numb themselves with comfort and distraction, they lose the ability to protect, to provide, and to lead. Softness might feel easier in the moment, but it leaves men exposed. Jake Giffin lays it out: identity shapes destiny. Men who see themselves only as sinners or victims stay stuck in cycles of anger, fear, and insecurity. But when they root their lives in strength and conviction, they become the men their families and communities can trust. He shares how proximity—both to God and to other strong men—defines the path forward. Jake Giffin is a men’s coach and business leader who blends biblical wisdom with practical psychology. His mission is to call men out of weakness, push them toward strength, and remind them that soft men are always targets. Learn more & connect: https://www.jakegiffin.com/ Also in this episode: • Galatians, chapter 5 (Bible) • John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion • Jeff Hopf’s poem: Strong Men Create Good Times, Good Times Create Weak Men, Weak Men Create Hard Times You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
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    36 分
  • EP211: Brian Slade - The Apache Falling Story

    EP211: Brian Slade - The Apache Falling Story
    2025/08/27
    “Sometimes you’re chosen, you don’t choose.” War has a way of stripping life down to raw essentials: courage, instinct, and the will to keep moving when everything says quit. This story captures what it means to face disaster head-on—losing an engine, losing flight controls, even watching a brother bleed out beside you—and still finding a way to fight for life. It’s a lesson in focus: chaos screams in your ear, but survival demands calm action. In this episode, we hear firsthand how one split-second decision meant the difference between life and death and the details put you right in the cockpit of a falling Apache. Brian Slade is a decorated Apache pilot, Air Force and Army veteran, and author of Cleared Hot. His story of survival and post-traumatic growth turns battlefield chaos into lessons every man can live by. Learn more & connect: Book: Cleared Hot: Lessons Learned About Life, Love, and Leadership While Flying the Apache Gunship in Afghanistan and Why I Believe a Prepared Mind Can Help Minimize PTSD In combat, before a pilot can release weapons, they need authorization from a ground controller or mission lead. When the controller says “cleared hot,” it’s the official go-ahead to engage the target with live fire. https://a.co/d/aC46EWQ You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
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    41 分
  • EP210: Larry Hagner - Why Fathers Matter More Than Ever

    EP210: Larry Hagner - Why Fathers Matter More Than Ever
    2025/08/20
    “Just because I’m a dad, that doesn’t mean that I’m going to be good at it unless I learn.” Fathers shape more than just family routines—they set the tone for leadership, love, and legacy. A man’s ability to step into growth, create safety, and live by example is what keeps marriages alive and children thriving. At its heart, fatherhood isn’t about perfection, but about the pursuit of becoming better each day. The guest reminds us that thriving families start with men who show rather than tell. Whether it’s modeling patience with kids, leading without control, or keeping marriage on the front burner, it’s action—not advice—that builds trust and intimacy. He shares raw stories of failure, recovery, and the importance of community as the crucible where fathers sharpen each other. Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge and author of The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood, has spent the last decade equipping thousands of men to lead with strength, vulnerability, and faith. His work continues to guide fathers toward deeper connection and resilience. Learn more & connect: https://thedadedge.com/ https://thedadedge.com/podcast/ Also in this episode: • The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood by Larry Hagner • Wild at Heart by John Eldredge • Building a Non-Anxious Life by Dr. John Delony • No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover • The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
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  • EP209: Geoff Tomlinson - Why Men Need A Men's Group Part 2

    EP209: Geoff Tomlinson - Why Men Need A Men's Group Part 2
    2025/08/13

    “And it is nothing more than a construct you've created because you don't want to change, or you're afraid of change, or you're afraid of the truth inside of the lie. And inside of that lie lies the transformation you actually seek.”

    A strong men’s group isn’t just a pit stop for fixing a single problem—it’s a forge where character is hammered, sharpened, and kept battle-ready for life’s curveballs. The real value comes from staying in the fire long after the immediate issue is solved. Surface wins—like a better marriage or a stronger career—are just the entry point. The deeper transformation comes from years of honest feedback, blind-spot exposure, and seeing other men walk through the storms you haven’t faced yet.

    Geoff Tomlinson drives home that lasting change requires long-haul commitment. Short-term fixes often mask the real issues that quietly resurface later. Staying means you not only face your own lies and patterns but also learn through the struggles of other men—divorce, loss, career upheaval—before they happen to you. And over time, you give back, becoming the man who asks the question that changes someone else’s life.

    Geoff Tomlinson has spent 28 years in men’s work, helping men move beyond quick fixes into true transformation. He’s seen first-hand how the right group of committed men can reshape a man’s relationships, career, and inner life. Known for his direct approach, Jeff blends decades of hard-earned wisdom with practical tools to keep men sharp, self-aware, and battle-tested.

    You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

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    37 分
  • EP208: Geoff Tomlinson - Why Men Need A Men's Group Part 1

    EP208: Geoff Tomlinson - Why Men Need A Men's Group Part 1
    2025/08/06

    “When life throws you the inevitable curveball—your dad dies, your wife leaves, your kid gets sick—you need to be ready. You need armour. And that armour is built in men’s circles.”

    Men are built to carry weight—but not alone. One of the most dangerous lies a man can believe is that he only needs support when things are falling apart. In truth, the real work begins after the emergency is handled. This episode tackles the mistake men make when they treat personal growth like a one-time project instead of a lifelong process.

    Tomlinson shares his journey from being a self-described “intellectual bully” to leading one of the world’s largest men’s organizations. He talks about how mentorship, direct accountability, and emotional honesty sharpened him into the man he wanted to be. His message is blunt: men need other men to face their biggest blind spots.

    Tomlinson is a former president of MDI (Men’s Division International), a leader in men’s work for nearly three decades, and a successful entrepreneur in financial services. He mentors other leaders and helps men stay committed to the hard path of growth.

    Learn more & connect:

    https://www.mentordiscoverinspire.org/

    You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

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    55 分
  • EP207: Dr. Mort Orman - Your Anger Is NOT Always Right!

    EP207: Dr. Mort Orman - Your Anger Is NOT Always Right!
    2025/07/30
    “When you and I say we’re suffering from stress, we’re never really suffering from stress. That’s a myth. It’s like a unicorn. All right. What we’re really struggling with are various problems in our life.” A lot of men think stress and anger are just part of life—stuff you have to manage, suppress, or push through. But what if we’ve been sold a lie about what those things even are? Stress isn’t some disease you catch; it’s just a word we slap on real-life problems we haven’t solved yet. And anger? That hot, righteous feeling? Turns out, it usually comes from looking at something the wrong way. Dr. Mort Orman breaks down the three mental filters that cause anger—and how to stop falling for them. He shares how your brain quietly convinces you that someone else is to blame, even when that’s not the full story. With the right lens, you can stop being hijacked by your emotions and start solving real problems while demonstrating the strength of of your masculinity. Mort Orman’s been teaching men how to take control of their emotional lives for over 40 years. He’s a physician, author, and probably one of the calmest men alive. Learn more & connect: Dr. Mort Orman’s Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Dr.-Mort-Orman/author/B0CRPXMXQ2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Also in this episode: Sterling Institute of Relationship https://sterling-institute.com/ Jordan Peterson’s Peterson Academy https://petersonacademy.com/ You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.
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    37 分