Want a clearer path from hesitation to real confidence? We sat down with Kevin McNulty—international speaker, author of The Gap Between Two Worlds, and former Air Force human relations advisor—to unpack how men actually grow: not by shouting louder, but by building skills, shifting mindsets, and moving through uncertainty with intention.

Kevin shares powerful stories from a military childhood to mission-critical work inside the Air Force, where “soft skills” like trust, communication, and respect determined whether teams could repair aircraft and execute under pressure. He also pulls back the curtain on Tops In Blue, a touring, high-performance entertainment unit where big egos met bigger accountability—and where he learned how elite teams blend assertiveness with humility.

Together we break the false binaries that keep men stuck. Masculinity isn’t a rigid mask; leadership isn’t a fixed pose. They’re spectrums you can navigate. You’ll hear practical ways to step out of passivity without becoming aggressive, and to temper dominance with compassion you can practice, even before you feel it. We map the fog of transition using Kevin’s “gap” lens and the GROW model—Goal, Reality, Options/Obstacles, Way forward—so you can set a direction, take small steps, and let action thin the fog. We also explore strategic detours: when to revisit fundamentals, when to ask better questions, and when to make the call and hold your line.

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• X: @kevinspeaks2u
• LI: @kevinmcnultspeaks
• FB: @kevinrichardmcnulty
• IG: kevinmcnultyspeaks
• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty

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If the podcast hits home and you’re tired of trying to grow alone, step into the Evolved Men Circle — our free online community where men come together to lead themselves with more clarity, courage, and integrity. Inside, you’ll find resources like A Man’s Guide to Self-Leadership, guided journaling prompts, and real conversations with men who are committed to becoming stronger, more grounded leaders. 👉 Join the Evolved Men Circle

Ready to go deeper? The Evolved Men Brotherhood

For men who want more structure, support, and accountability, there’s the Evolved Men Brotherhood — a paid, committed community designed for real growth. This isn’t a small-group program; it’s a space built for men who want consistent coaching, clear direction, and a Brotherhood that grows with them. If you’re ready to be surrounded by men who rise together week after week, you can learn more or join here. 👉 Explore the Evolved Men Brotherhood

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What if power wasn’t about pushing harder, but about moving toward with clarity and respect? We sit down with coach, author, and equine leadership facilitator Jesse Johnson to rethink masculine strength from the inside out. From wild mustangs to strong‑willed kids, Jesse shows how sensitive awareness and clean asks create trust that force never can. Instead of chasing mega impact, we talk about living the work—small, consistent acts of integrity that reshape families, teams, and neighborhoods.

We trace the pendulum swing from rigid stoicism to collapse, and focus on integration: keeping what was healthy—courage, commitment, responsibility—while adding what we’ve learned—emotional literacy, consent, and mutual respect. Jesse shares how horses read nervous systems with brutal honesty, refusing theatrics and rewarding grounded presence. The lesson is simple and hard: submission is not relationship; co‑creation is. That shift turns “leadership” from control into partnership and makes real collaboration possible under stress.

The conversation widens to community and eldership. Young men aren’t just missing advice; they’re missing embodied models who listen, bless, and stay. We explore practical ways to rebuild local ties—coaching youth, forming men’s groups, knowing our neighbors—and how to handle inevitable conflicts without severing the relationship. Jesse also opens up about his speculative series, Transcendence, and how art became a discipline that carried him through despair into hope.

If you care about confidence, connection, and leading with integrity, this is a map for practicing non‑predatory power in real life. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with one place you’ll practice grounded presence this week.

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If the podcast hits home and you’re tired of trying to grow alone, step into the Evolved Men Circle — our free online community where men come together to lead themselves with more clarity, courage, and integrity. Inside, you’ll find resources like A Man’s Guide to Self-Leadership, guided journaling prompts, and real conversations with men who are committed to becoming stronger, more grounded leaders. 👉 Join the Evolved Men Circle

Ready to go deeper? The Evolved Men Brotherhood

For men who want more structure, support, and accountability, there’s the Evolved Men Brotherhood — a paid, committed community designed for real growth. This isn’t a small-group program; it’s a space built for men who want consistent coaching, clear direction, and a Brotherhood that grows with them. If you’re ready to be surrounded by men who rise together week after week, you can learn more or join here. 👉 Explore the Evolved Men Brotherhood

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Tired of carrying the silent weight to perform, provide, and never flinch? We sit down with meditation teacher and author Kimberly Brown to chart a different route to strength—one rooted in self-compassion, clear attention, and the courage to feel what’s actually there. Instead of trying to crush your inner critic, Kimberly shares how to change your relationship with thoughts and emotions so they lose their grip, helping you lead with steadier confidence at home and at work.

We unpack why so many men are taught to narrow their feelings to anger or happiness, and how that gap fuels overwork, numbing, and burnout. Kimberly offers simple, practical starts: two-minute screen-free pauses, short breath practices, and her surprising five-minute hourly reset that breaks the avalanche of busyness. You’ll hear how loving kindness meditation softened her shame after panic attacks, and why compassion is not coddling—it’s a leadership skill that creates better decisions, sharper focus, and calm under pressure.

Relationships take center stage as we explore rupture and repair. You’ll learn a clear sequence for handling conflict: take care of your feelings first, then return to share and listen without defense. We talk about expanding emotional vocabulary, replacing unhealthy coping with presence, and discovering the power that comes from choosing your response instead of reacting. If you’ve felt exhausted, ashamed, or disconnected, you’ll walk away with a workable path to steady your mind, strengthen your bonds, and build real confidence from the inside out.

Listen now, then tell a friend who needs this conversation. If the show resonates, follow, rate, and leave a review—your feedback helps more men find tools that actually work.

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Website - https://www.meditationwithheart.com/

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Join the Evolved Men Circle (Free Community)

If the podcast hits home and you’re tired of trying to grow alone, step into the Evolved Men Circle — our free online community where men come together to lead themselves with more clarity, courage, and integrity. Inside, you’ll find resources like A Man’s Guide to Self-Leadership, guided journaling prompts, and real conversations with men who are committed to becoming stronger, more grounded leaders. 👉 Join the Evolved Men Circle

Ready to go deeper? The Evolved Men Brotherhood

For men who want more structure, support, and accountability, there’s the Evolved Men Brotherhood — a paid, committed community designed for real growth. This isn’t a small-group program; it’s a space built for men who want consistent coaching, clear direction, and a Brotherhood that grows with them. If you’re ready to be surrounded by men who rise together week after week, you can learn more or join here. 👉 Explore the Evolved Men Brotherhood

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