Weak Boundaries Kill Relationships | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
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Healthy boundaries are essential - but most men don’t know what they actually look like. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down eight practical boundaries every man must establish in his personal, professional, and romantic relationships to build respect, alignment, and long-term success. These boundaries aren’t about control or ultimatums - they’re about clarity, self-respect, and creating relationships that truly work. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Boundaries Matter 01:10 - Why Men Struggle with Boundaries 02:38 - Grace, Communication, and Relationships 03:05 -...
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Establishing Boundaries, Physical Touch Between Men, and Overcoming Jealousy | ASK ME ANYTHING
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In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan and Kipp tackle some of the most misunderstood challenges men face today. They break down how to establish clear and healthy boundaries - especially the role of reciprocity in relationships - and why unspoken expectations often lead to resentment. The conversation also explores the importance of physical touch between men and how appropriate, grounded connections build trust and brotherhood. Finally, they address jealousy, comparison, and social media, offering practical strategies for cultivating gratitude while still pursuing growth. This episode is a...
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JOSHUA BECKER | Enough is Enough: How Owning Less Gives You More
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Most men don’t realize how much of their anxiety, distraction, and frustration is tied to what they own—and what owns them. We live in a culture that constantly tells us to want more, buy more, and accumulate more, yet peace, clarity, and contentment feel further away than ever. Today’s conversation is about pushing back against that noise and asking a harder, more honest question: When is enough, enough? My guest is , author of . Joshua challenges the idea that minimalism is lifeless or empty and reframes it as an intentional act of stewardship, generosity, and purpose. We talk about...
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Suffer Like a Man | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
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Pain is part of life. Breakups, divorce, job loss, grief, frustration - every man faces suffering at some point. The difference between men who grow stronger and men who grow bitter isn’t whether they suffer, but how they carry it. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explains what it really means to “suffer like a man.” Not suppressing emotions. Not performing toughness. But learning how to metabolize pain into strength, discipline, clarity, and usefulness. Ryan shares five powerful principles that will help you stop wasting your suffering and start using it as fuel for...
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Optimizing Testosterone, When Masculinity Died, and Building Rites of Passages | ASK ME ANYTHING
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In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle some of the most pressing questions facing modern men. From the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy to rites of passage for men who were never initiated, the conversation dives deep into masculinity, leadership, and responsibility. They explore how men can give advice with confidence, navigate today’s confusing cultural signals around manhood, and prepare their sons for a challenging financial future. This episode is a powerful reminder that being a man is not a title - it’s a daily commitment to action....
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MARK WALSH | Why Modern Men Are Disconnected
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Today’s conversation is a homecoming—back to the body, back to character, and back to what it means to be a man. My guest, , challenges the modern habit of living entirely in our heads—cut off from sensation, boundaries, and responsibility. We talk embodiment not as fitness or aesthetics, but using physical training to develop character, emotional regulation, and presence. From Stoicism and shadow work to doing hard things on purpose, this episode is about reclaiming awareness, expanding range, and building the discipline required to choose better behavior. We also confront the cult of...
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The Case Against Vulnerability | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
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In today’s episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler challenges one of modern self-help culture’s most sacred ideas: vulnerability. While honesty, humility, and emotional awareness are essential to growth, Ryan makes the case that vulnerability - when practiced without discernment, responsibility, or purpose - often becomes performative, destabilizing, and counterproductive, especially for men in leadership roles. This episode is not an argument against emotion. It’s an argument for self-mastery, containment, and earned honesty. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Why Vulnerability...
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How Not to Think Like a Loser | SCOTT ADAMS
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This episode is being re-released in remembrance of Scott Adams, who has passed away on the 13th of January, 2026. This interview remains a meaningful reflection of his ideas, experiences, and voice, and it deserved to be shared again. My guest today, Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, joins me to talk about exactly why that is and the type of thinking he refers to as ” It’s also the title of his new book subtitled, Today, we talk about the fact that being right and being wrong feel the same, how to determine what battles to fight online, how shaming and mockery can be used positively,...
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Garbage In, Garbage Out, Relationship Triggers, and False Idolization | ASK ME ANYTHING
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In this weekly Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan and Kipp open with reflections on consistency, discipline, and what long-term success actually requires. They then tackle listener questions on deeply held beliefs, fatherhood, masculinity, and how perspectives change with age and experience. The conversation moves into practical advice on building strong male circles, writing and publishing a book, and preparing for marriage with clarity and intention. As always, the episode blends personal insight, hard-earned lessons, and actionable guidance for men committed to growth. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 -...
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Laurin Ponce | Why Opposite Sexes Struggle to Connect
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Some of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics for men are: attraction, compatibility, and what actually creates lasting connection with a woman. My guest, Laurin Ponce, helps us break down the difference between compatibility, connection, and chemistry - and why confusing those three is where most relationships go off the rails. We talk about what women truly find attractive in a grounded man, what it really means when a woman asks for space, why it feels like there are more rules for men, and how respect is built long before it’s ever given. From attachment styles and...
info_outlineSome of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics for men are: attraction, compatibility, and what actually creates lasting connection with a woman. My guest, Laurin Ponce, helps us break down the difference between compatibility, connection, and chemistry - and why confusing those three is where most relationships go off the rails. We talk about what women truly find attractive in a grounded man, what it really means when a woman asks for space, why it feels like there are more rules for men, and how respect is built long before it’s ever given. From attachment styles and masculine frame to why women’s touch is medicine and how peace and respect create a relationship where both people feel safe and free, this conversation cracks open the unspoken dynamics most men are trying to navigate alone.
We also explore the practical side: non-negotiables, testing for compatibility, shared values, money, day-to-day living, and why partners are often mirrors and triggers for our own unresolved work. Laurin and I get into anxious versus avoidant dynamics, masculinity and femininity in modern relationships, emotional expression in men, vulnerability, physical attraction, and how connection is built - and rebuilt - over time
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Understanding Men and Women
01:07 - Is There a Line in “Figuring Each Other Out”?
03:22 - Masculine and Feminine Polarity
05:08 - The Bowl and the Water Analogy
06:46 - Why Respect Starts With Self-Respect
08:21 - Non-Negotiables in Relationships
10:05 - Compatibility vs. Chemistry
13:18 - Core Values and Relationship Dealbreakers
14:58 - You Can’t Out-Love Incompatibility
17:16 - Chemistry vs. Trauma Bonds
18:46 - What Real Chemistry Feels Like
19:29 - Peace and Respect in Relationships
22:47 - Creating Emotional Safety
26:52 - Masculine and Feminine Imbalance Today
30:30 - Polarity Always Finds Its Way
33:41 - Letting Go of Armor and Control
35:16 - Becoming the Partner You Want to Attract
39:13 - Consistency and Trust
40:10 - Physical Attraction and Discipline
43:02 - Connection Is Built Over Time
46:37 - Scarcity Mindset in Dating
48:02 - Where Men Should Start in Long-Term Relationships
50:32 - Rekindling Attraction and Intentionality
57:12 - “Cracking the Code” of Your Partner
01:00:29 - Never Get Comfortable in Love
01:05:05 - Serving Each Other Without Shame
01:06:23 - Where to Find Laurin’s Work
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