Connect With Your Daughters, Uncommunicated Expectations, and Systems for Overcoming Divorce | ASK ME ANYTHING
Release Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Uncommunicated Loops, Building an Integrity Tour, and Developing a Value System | ASK ME ANYTHING
Order of Man
In this AMA episode, Ryan and Kipp dive deep into integrity, self-sabotage, and what it actually means to live as a man of principle. They break down the four quadrants of the battle plan, discuss why men struggle with consistency, and explore how unresolved guilt and avoidance quietly drain energy. Listener questions cover everything from building brotherhood and fitness routines to fatherhood and cultural influence. Ryan also shares a powerful story about his “integrity tour” and why owning your mistakes—without excuses—can completely transform your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS...
info_outline
GREG ANDERSON | Isolation, Fear, and the Fight Within
Order of Man
Today, we’re talking with a man who chose courage when it would’ve been easier to stay quiet. Back in May of 2020, during the height of COVID restrictions, he stood up for himself, and paid the price, facing serious fallout including a wrongful termination suit in a time when being a cop was already under fire. This is a conversation about what it means to stop living through other men, to stop outsourcing adventure, and to answer that internal call - even when it costs you everything. We get into his mission to row the Pacific, the realities of isolation, risk, and mental warfare, and...
info_outline
Comfort is the New Addiction | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Order of Man
We’ve been sold a dangerous lie - that the goal of life is comfort. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down why comfort is quietly destroying ambition, discipline, and purpose in modern men. What feels good in the moment is often the very thing holding you back long-term. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or drifting, this episode will challenge you to rethink everything. Ryan shares 5 practical ways to reintroduce challenge into your life, build discipline, and become the man you’re meant to be. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Lie of Comfort 00:35 - Why...
info_outline
Stop Being Lazy, Beat Procrastination, and Eliminate Volatility | ASK ME ANYTHING
Order of Man
In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen answer listener questions on masculinity, business, relationships, and personal discipline. They discuss common misconceptions about manhood, why men can’t succeed alone, and the hidden “inner work” behind strong masculinity. The conversation also covers social media side hustles, financial decisions, building business networks, and how to break out of destructive habits. Ryan and Kipp also tackle relationship dynamics, including respect in marriage and the real reason attraction fades in long-term relationships. This...
info_outline
JON ACUFF | Stop Procrastination and Start Moving Forward
Order of Man
Today I’m joined by , a New York Times bestselling author who has spent years studying why so many of us procrastinate and how to finally get out of our own way. We talk about the real reasons people stall out—fear, rejection, imposter syndrome, perfectionism—and how comparison, when used correctly, can actually become a source of inspiration rather than insecurity. Jon also shares practical frameworks for focusing on effort instead of obsessing over outcomes, creating your own personal scorecard for success, and adopting a “let’s find out” mentality when it comes to pursuing goals...
info_outline
How to Rebuild Your Life When You’ve Lost it All | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Order of Man
Life can collapse faster than we expect. A divorce, financial loss, health issues, or the breakdown of relationships can leave a man wondering where to even begin again. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler shares six strategies for rebuilding your life when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Drawing from personal experience and years of working with thousands of men, Ryan explains why rebuilding doesn’t start with massive breakthroughs—it starts with small, disciplined actions that restore stability and control. If you're facing rock bottom—or helping someone who...
info_outline
Men’s Tribalism, Using AI effectively, and What to Kill For | ASK ME ANYTHING
Order of Man
In this AMA episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle a wide range of listener questions-from AI and authenticity to divorce, brotherhood, and extreme ownership. Ryan shares lessons from his own divorce about reflection, accountability, and rebuilding your life after a major setback. The conversation also dives into why authenticity builds trust, the danger of labeling words as violence, and how men can start building strong brotherhoods even if they’ve spent most of their lives alone. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, isolated in life, or unsure how to take the next step...
info_outline
RYAN MICHLER | The Origin of Order of Man
Order of Man
My good friend Kipp Sorensen interviews me. I'm on the hot seat today and very excited to be talking with you about all things Order of Man, including the origin story of Order of Man, why we need to be careful of falling into the comparison trap, but how it can actually help you by comparing yourself in healthy ways to others. We talk about having healthy relationships with delayed gratification. Any misconceptions about what order of man does what we're doing now and into the future, how we've grown the movement, and how we continue to innovate and come up with new ideas. We talk about some...
info_outline
Why the Lone Wolf Dies | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Order of Man
Ryan Michler challenges the cultural myth of the “lone wolf” man and explains why isolation is quietly destroying modern men. While movies, social media, and modern culture glorify the rugged individual who needs no one, the truth is the opposite - men were built for brotherhood, tribes, and shared struggle. Ryan breaks down why modern systems incentivize isolation, how loneliness leads to mediocrity and addiction, and what men can do to build real brotherhood again. From historical examples of men organizing to modern distractions that keep men disconnected, this episode is a powerful...
info_outline
The ‘Let’s Find Out Mentality, Establishing Boundaries, and Controlling the Controllables | ASK ME ANYTHING
Order of Man
In this week’s Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp tackle powerful questions from the brotherhood. They discuss what lessons they are intentionally teaching their children, why so many men feel life is out of their control, and how to balance purpose with financial opportunity. They dive into navigating raises, friendships strained by marriage dynamics, changing your mind when confronted with new evidence, and what role men should play in addressing corruption and cultural issues. As always, this episode blends practical advice with direct challenges to step up, take ownership, and live...
info_outlineIn this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle real-world questions from men across the globe. They discuss staying on the path after divorce, resisting the urge to chase new systems, and why consistency matters more than quick results. The conversation dives into parenting sons and daughters, raising boys through real-world apprenticeship, navigating estranged relationships with adult children, and how emotional regulation shapes leadership and influence.
From fitness and fatherhood to boundaries, patience, and embodiment, this episode offers grounded wisdom for men committed to growth.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Weekend banter and life updates
03:35 - Systems after divorce and consistency
14:12 - Predictions, expectations, and relationships
21:26 - Taking young children into the outdoors
29:29 - Connecting with daughters as a father
35:55 - Teaching young men leadership and decisions
42:46 - Estrangement from children and self-leadership
51:48 - Men’s Forge event announcement and CTA
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.
For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.
Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready