Ep 15: Redefining Masculinity: Emotional Mastery, Leadership, and the Power of Men’s Work W/Craig White

🎙️ Episode Title:

Redefining Masculinity: Emotional Mastery, Leadership, and the Power of Men’s Work with Craig White

 

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📝 Episode Summary:

In this powerful and heart-centered episode of The Vitality Collective Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Bettle is joined by renowned men’s coach Craig White, affectionately known as “Mr. Miyagi,” to explore the evolving landscape of masculinity. Broadcasting from the Sacred Valley of Peru, Craig shares deep insights into emotional intelligence, relational presence, and leadership in the modern male experience. From unraveling societal conditioning to reclaiming our full emotional range, this conversation dives into the work required for men to lead with integrity, groundedness, and heart. Whether you’re looking to step more fully into your purpose, understand your triggers, or foster healthier relationships, this is a conversation not to miss.

 

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👤 Guest Bio – Craig White:

Craig White is a globally respected men’s coach, leadership mentor, and founder of Craig White Mentoring. Known for his integrative approach that blends ancient wisdom, somatic practices, and modern psychology, Craig has coached elite performers, top-level executives, and sports leaders around the world. With a background in professional rugby and years of work in transformative men’s circles, Craig is passionate about helping men become whole, embodied leaders. His signature offering, the ICONIC Program, guides men through a 7-month journey including a transformative retreat in Peru.

 

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🔗 Connect with Craig White:

• Website: craigwhitementoring.com

• Instagram: @craigwhitementoring

• YouTube: Craig White Mentoring

• Podcast: Dare to be Different (Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple)

• LinkedIn: Craig White

 

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✅ 3 Actionable Takeaways:

1. Make Peace with Your Past – Begin the work of understanding your childhood and family dynamics. Forgiveness and insight are key to freeing yourself from unconscious patterns.

2. Establish a Daily Presence Practice – Whether through meditation, movement, or breathwork, create space to ground yourself and regulate your nervous system.

3. Join or Create a Men’s Group – Find or build a safe space with other men to share vulnerably, practice emotional range, and reduce the shame and isolation that many men carry.

 

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Masculinity is evolving: leadership today requires emotional range, relational presence, and groundedness.

• Many of our adult behaviors are shaped by unresolved childhood wounds and societal conditioning.

• The “shadow” or “basement” holds the parts of ourselves we’ve suppressed for love or survival.

• Emotional repression—especially grief—is rampant among men and must be expressed for healing.

• Practicing grounded anger expression is a powerful tool for healthy relationships and leadership.

• Breath, posture, and attention are essential for entering your home and relationships with presence.

• Men’s groups provide essential outlets for support, accountability, and emotional growth.

• True power is self-awareness, not dominance: knowing your story, your strengths, and your boundaries.

• We can’t expect our partners to carry our emotional load—men must build their own support systems.

• Long-term transformation requires consistent practice, not a single retreat or weekend experience.