The Sovereign Man Podcast
“Never again do I ever want somebody to be able to control my financial freedom or future.” Most men settle for a paycheck without realizing it’s shrinking against inflation. Financial freedom isn’t about wishing life were easier—it’s about building strength, taking responsibility, and facing problems head-on. The real measure of a man is not what he earns, but the character he shows in how he lives. Gary Hibbert reveals how a brush with layoffs pushed him to rethink everything. He shares the lessons that turned debt into discipline, properties into freedom, and...
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“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...
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"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...
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“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,...
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“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...
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“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,...
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“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...
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“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...
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“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...
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“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...
info_outline“When you say I am anything, you’re basically tying something in with your identity. It’s who you are as a person.”
Many men today are drifting—busy but aimless, productive yet unfulfilled. This conversation explores the idea that without a mission, a man is merely passing time. A man’s sense of identity must be tied to something deeper than just his job or routine; it must be anchored in purpose. When a man claims his mission and fuses it with his identity, he no longer lives for weekends or approval. He lives for something that lights him up and draws others to him. Purpose, not comfort, is the compass.
Paul Bauer speaks candidly about rebuilding his life after hardship and channeling that transformation into a platform to help other men. He emphasizes the need for men to seek meaningful discomfort, reconnect to their hunger, and create a brand that stems from real conviction. His story illustrates how aligning your brand, purpose, and passion can make you magnetic and fulfilled—even if it means sticking your knee in a bucket of ice every morning.
Paul Bauer is a certified life coach and NLP practitioner best known as the host of the Come On Man podcast. Specializing in attraction dynamics and masculine self-improvement, Paul guides men through the chaos of modern relationships and back into leadership roles within their lives.
Learn more & connect:
Come On Man Podcast – Hosted by Paul Bauer
No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover: https://www.drglover.com/no-more-mr-nice-guy.html
Bob Proctor – A mentor known for purpose and success.
https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/programs/you-were-born-rich
Choice Theory by William Glasser
https://www.amazon.com/Choice-Theory-Psychology-Personal-Freedom/dp/0060930144
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