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The Last Episode: The Time Has Come To Step Away
Mike & Aydian discuss in this podcast our dreams and how we have been limiting ourselves in our life. We evaluate how impactful we are being with this project, The St...
30. Why Sometimes You Need to Step Away in Order to Truly Step Up with Jason Rosario
Jason Rosario is Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at BBDO Worldwide. Today, Aydian and Mike talk with Jason about the power of Vulnerability, what it means ...
29. What is the importance of Bitcoin with Larry Moore?
SummaryIn today’s episode, Mike & Aydian interview Larry D Moore about crypto and its future. He explains how he transitioned into full-time trading after entering the...
28. A Conversation with Mike's Mom, Michele Watts
Today, Aydian and Mike talk with Mike’s Mom, Michelle Watts. In this episode, we get some more details on how Mike grew up. Michelle raised her three kids, while her h...
27. How To Break Implicit Biases and Operate from Compassion & Love with Anu Gupta
Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike talk with a scientist, educator, lawyer, and founder of “Be More with Anu” - Anu Gupta. Anu and the men discuss growing as men in a soc...
26. Breaking the Breadwinner Mentality
Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike talk about their own journeys with money, while they break down the “breadwinner” mentality. Aydian unpacks how his early interactions...
25. Men Having Daughters
Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike discuss the fears that often follow men having daughters. As parents themselves, Mike and Aydian offer a unique perspective on this to...
24. Finding and Honing Your Agency with Dr. Juliana Hauser
Summary: Today, Aydian and Mike interview Dr. Juliana Hauser, the doctor who jumps in those hard conversations as she helps people rethink and reimagine sex, sexuality...
Top 3 Dreams for 2022
Today, Aydian and Mike are going to reflect on how the past few years have shaped their decisions and dreams going into the new year. From taking yourself too seriousl...
22. Work-Life Balance
Summary: Today Mike and Aydian talk about the elusive work/life balance. The discussion continues on the State of Men as we discover if the true work/life balance exis...
21. How to Have Tough Conversation with your Family During the Holidays
Bite Your Tongue or Say Your Peace? Today, Mike and Aydian delve into the always entertaining world of interacting with your family during the holidays. From dated h...
20. Men & Body Issues
In today’s episode, Mike & Aydian, discuss their journey when it comes to their body images. Mike shares his experience over the past few years of gaining and losing w...
19. How We Deal with Our Anger
Today we are talking about how Aydian and Mike deal with their anger. As men, we are never taught how to appropriately deal with our anger. Anger is an emotion and t...
18. Start Your Year off Right with Mike's End of the Year Planning
During this episode, Aydian and Mike talk about doing end-of-the-year planning and preparing for the next coming year of 2022. In this episode, we covered the importan...
17. 5 Things We Are Grateful For Plus Mike's Hairy Back
Mike and Aydian talk about what they are grateful for this year. Gratitude comes in little and big ways for each of us. Keeping an awareness of the things we are happy...
Update From Mike On Upcoming Changes To The Podcast
Mike Watts gives a short Update on happenings with The State of Men and the plans for 2022. Thank you so much for being on this ride and we look forward to more am...
16. Are You a Good Guy or an Unintentional A*hole?
Take the Challenge: Click hereSummary: Aydian and Mike explain the difference between a good guy or an unintentional asshole. One of the sayings men carry around is t...
Urban Meyer Viral Video, Our Thoughts
Summary: Aydian and Mike delve into the conversation and controversy around the Urban Meyer video circulating on news and social media. Everyone seems to have an opini...
14. Weird Stuff Men Do to Prove Their Manhood
In today’s episode of the podcast, Mike Watts & Aydian Dowling dig into the weird things men do to prove their manliness. Do you find yourself denying how cold it is a...
13. The Struggle is Real
In today’s episode of the podcast, Mike Watts & Aydian Dowling discuss struggle and masculinity. Listen in as the guys unpack the idea that men need to always push thr...