The Sovereign Man Podcast

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“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,...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

  “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...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“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...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“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...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“The freedom in being wrong is growth, it’s expansion, it’s newness.”  Most men aren’t taught how to process pain—they’re taught to hide it. And when that pain turns into isolation or hopelessness, there’s often no one there to catch it. This episode confronts the silence head-on, bringing clarity to why men must reclaim sacred, confidential spaces with other men. Not to fix each other—but to be witnessed, to be heard, and to remember they’re not alone.  Andy Grant reveals how suicidal ideation nearly cost him everything, and why he’s now...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“Where fathers go, families go.”  Kids don’t just need screen limits—they need real-world play to grow strong minds and healthy confidence. Without play, they miss out on building imagination, solving problems, and learning how to work with others. Dads play a big role in bringing that back.  Shannon Coulter shares her story of becoming a stepmom to three kids who didn’t know how to play. That moment set her on a mission to figure out what was happening to kids—and why smartphones were at the center of it. She explains how screens are rewiring children’s brains...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“I want to make sure that they don’t have the missing link that I had.”  When fathers vanish, so does the foundation of masculinity. This episode unpacks how fatherhood—especially in broken families—is not just about presence but about principles, persistence, and pain. The difference between a boy who becomes a man and one who never leaves the basement may come down to one thing: did a father light the path, even when his son wouldn’t follow?  Brandon Held shares his raw, unfiltered journey from fathering three sons through divorce and distance to finding meaning in...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“Literally every moment is an opportunity for you to show up in a loving, caring, compassionate, strong way as you.”  Masculine strength isn’t just a barbell PR or your ability to fix a leaky faucet—it’s a multidimensional system that needs alignment across body, heart, mind, gut, and spirit. This episode unpacks the “Five Mountains” framework: Physical, Emotional, Mental, Intuitive, and Spiritual development. Each one is essential for any man who wants to be more than a high-functioning man-child. This is about cultivating self-regulation, systems thinking, and the daily...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“Modern medicine is great for keeping you alive, but they can’t teach you how to live well.”  In a world wired to distract and deplete men, your body is the first battleground—and often the most neglected. This episode unpacks how modern health struggles aren’t just about poor habits—they’re the consequence of ignoring foundational principles like movement, nourishment, and recovery. A man’s energy, clarity, and masculinity depend on reclaiming health as a non-negotiable priority. Bryan Hardy lays out the anatomy of burnout and the biology behind low drive. He shares...

The Sovereign Man Podcast

“If you are broke, you have to rely on daddy government.”  True masculinity isn’t accidental—it’s built. And the foundation? Mind, Money, and Muscle. In this episode, we unpack why these three pillars form the architecture of a man’s strength, confidence, and sovereignty. You can’t lead if your body is soft, your bank account is empty, and your thoughts aren’t your own.  Guest Dana Dilling lays out her “3M” model for men—and the complementary “3S” model for women. She explains why polarity, not equality, drives attraction; why men must lead decisively;...