Men Talking Mindfulness
Building Meaningful Connections and Positive Social Change for Men w/ Manscending Founder Colin Bye
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In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, we are interviewing Colin Bye, the founder of Manscending. We delve into the problem that many young men face today: forming meaningful connections in a world where they often feel misunderstood and isolated. Referencing Equimundo's State of American Men 2023 report, we discuss the alarming statistic that two thirds of US men aged 18 to 23 feel that "no one really knows me well." We explore Colin's personal journey, discussing his early struggles with maintaining friendships amidst frequent moves and his transformative experience in college when he joined a fraternity. We hear about how this led him to appreciate the critical role of community in ensuring wellbeing and success, and his commitment to mastering the art of creating meaningful connections. Our conversation illuminates Manscending's mission: to drive positive change in men's lives through the practice of mindfulness. We unpack the role mindfulness plays in facilitating spaces where men can express themselves honestly and without judgment. Together with Colin, we discuss the strategies he's developed to help men contribute to society powerfully and sustainably, despite the unique challenges of modern times. Finally, we discuss Colin's vision for building a worldwide brotherhood of calm, competent, and compassionate men, and how listeners can join this movement. This episode proves to be an enlightening discussion for any man, or anyone who cares about men's wellbeing, as we dive into the art of meaningful connection, mindfulness, and positive social change.
Timestamps: (00:01:19) Fostering meaningful connections,
(00:07:31) Manscending and brotherhood,
(00:09:55) Challenges in fraternity experience,
(00:13:09) Clothing company and pushing boundaries,
(00:19:27) Investing in self-empowerment,
(00:22:07) Empowering men in fraternities,
(00:26:18) Connecting practices as a community,
(00:30:57) Creating awareness and embracing change,
(00:35:38) Men's vulnerability and ego,
(00:41:30) Expanding men's roles in society,
(00:43:25) Mindful breathing techniques.
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11. Positive social change
12. Personal growth
13. Equimundo's State of American Men 2023 report
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