Feral Philosophy Podcast

Mark Walsh offers a weekly podcast for young men about mental health, meaning and life purpose. For anyone feeling lost, wanting to break bad habits or to just feel a bit better in a world that seems to hate them. The podcast hosts experts on psychology, philosophy and fitness primarily. Speakers are from academia, sports, business, martial arts, psychology, therapy & neuroscience. The podcast is full of both practical tips and useless banter. https://youtube.com/@markwalsh1?si=ClbxlqkOzS2NtHIC

91. Migration, Trump and Zombie Jesus - with Jean-Philippe Marceau 05/19/2026

90. Why Good Men Fall: Church Scandals, Sexual Temptation, and the Crisis of Self-Control -With Father Gavan Jennings 05/12/2026

89. Are Men Being Gaslit by Therapy? The Mental Health Crisis No One Talks About - With Andrew Hartz 05/05/2026

88. Outsourcing Violence Was a Mistake - With Martijn Bos 04/28/2026

87. Why Men Are Turning Back to the Sacred - with Chandler Stevens 04/21/2026

86. Reclaiming Masculinity Through Hardship: Jungle Expeditions & Inner Work - With Matt Hill 04/14/2026

85. Man vs. Modernity - With Daniel Sute 04/07/2026

84. The Battle for Your Attention Is a Spiritual One - With Mahon McCann 03/31/2026

83. Why People Aren't Having Kids: Meaning, Culture & Modern Life - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 03/24/2026

82. The War On Men - With Ryan Michler 03/21/2026

81. The New Alternative To "Woke" Psychology - With Andrew Hartz 03/15/2026

81. The New Alternative To "Woke" Psychology - With Andrew Hartz What happens when therapy stops being neutral and starts becoming political? I spoke to clinical psychologist Dr. Andrew Hartz, founder of the Open Therapy Institute, about bias in modern mental health, ideological capture in psychology, and why so many people no longer trust therapists to stay objective. We explore the emotional dysregulation behind political extremism, how identity politics affects therapy rooms, whether certain modern ideologies are actually bad for mental health, and why so many clients feel unheard, judged, or pathologised for having ordinary views on faith, family, men’s issues, race, gender, and social change. Find out more about Andrew's work here: ----------------------------------------------- Andrew is the Founder, President, and Executive Director of the Open Therapy Institute. He's also a practicing clinical psychologist and was formerly a professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Long Island University, where he also completed his Ph.D. He completed his clinical internship at Columbia University Medical Center, and he also completed training at Mount Sinai Hospital and the William Alanson White Institute. For several years, he’s written about political issues and mental health for outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, City Journal, Discourse, the Federalist, Real Clear Education, Heterodox Academy, Quillette, and the New York Post. He's been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, The Dr. Drew Podcast, Dr. Phil Primetime, The Daily Wire, National Review, and The Free Press. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about Join Mark for Join with Mark Find Mark Walsh on /episode/index/show/293d89c3-cb76-43d2-8fee-d1e663428e07/id/40457950

80. How Men Can Better Understand Women - With GS Youngblood 03/06/2026

79. Trans, Epstein & the Symbolism of The Jews - With Jonathan Pageau 02/28/2026

78. Why Modern Men Need To Meditate On Death - With Mark Walsh 02/22/2026

77. Why Young Men Need Philosophy - With Stelios Panagiotou 02/15/2026

77. Why Young Men Need Philosophy - With Stelios Panagiotou Is philosophy still relevant - or is it just abstract talk for academics? I sit down with Stelios Panagiotou to explore why philosophy might be more urgent now than ever - especially for young men navigating the modern meaning crisis. We discuss: why philosophy is a double-edged sword, the collapse of beauty; truth and goodness; virtue ethics in a post-Christian age; the dangers of shallow belonging and virtue signalling; why aesthetics may be winning the culture war; how to practise virtue rather than merely talk about it; and what it means to be a “good migrant” in modern Britain. From Nietzsche and Burke to Scruton and ancient Greek virtue ethics, this episode goes beyond surface-level culture war debates and asks a deeper question: How do we live well in a world that has lost its moral centre? More on Stelio's course on Greek virtue ethics: ----------------------------------------------- Stelios Panagiotou is a former academic who conducted a PhD research on free will and moral responsibility. After some years in academia, he decided that the cultural dangers confronting contemporary Western societies require a more vocal approach to be dealt with. Apart from a general fascination with Philosophy, he is currently interested in the corruption of language in public discussion. More specifically, he is interested in finding ways of reclaiming key notions and values that many tend to associate with the left, such as the notions of freedom, autonomy, reason, democracy, and nationhood. His political views are a mix of classical liberalism and conservatism. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about Join Mark for Join with Mark Find Mark Walsh on /episode/index/show/293d89c3-cb76-43d2-8fee-d1e663428e07/id/40112765

76. Why Strength Without Wisdom Fails Men - With Shirzad Chamine 02/07/2026

75. Masculinity, Borders, and the Future of the West – With Benedict Beckeld 01/31/2026

75. Masculinity, Borders, and the Future of the West – With Benedict Beckeld I’m joined again by philosopher and writer Benedict Beckeld for a wide-ranging conversation on oikophobia, Western self-loathing, and what it means for culture, psychology, and masculinity today. We explore how post–World War II guilt has shaped Western identity, why healthy nationalism has become taboo, and how boundaries matter at every level, from nations to individuals. We talk about masculinity, self-care, and why strength, discipline, and responsibility are increasingly framed as dangerous or oppressive. We also look at mass migration, DEI ideology, cultural memory versus race, and why the West struggles to assert itself despite its intellectual strengths. Finally, we discuss young men, meaning, courage, and why speaking openly still matters, even when it comes at a cost. A thoughtful, provocative conversation on culture, confidence, and the future of the West. Read more about Benedict's work here: ---------------------------------------------------------- Benedict Beckeld was born in Uppsala, Sweden, and raised in Sweden and later New York City, where he studied classical and modern languages and literatures. He completed advanced degrees in Ancient Greek, Latin, and Philosophy at the University of Heidelberg, with research periods at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris and the University of Bologna. He has taught in Germany, Namibia, and France, and was Professor of Philosophy, Greek, and Latin at the American University of Paris. Since returning to the United States in 2014, he has focused on writing. His work spans philosophy, aesthetics, contemporary culture, political thought, the philosophy of history, and ancient Greece, alongside memoir and poetry. ---------------------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about Join Mark for Join with Mark Find Mark Walsh on /episode/index/show/293d89c3-cb76-43d2-8fee-d1e663428e07/id/39945760