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What does it mean to be a man, and human, in the world today? This Webby-nominated audio & video podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table, exploring how the messages of masculinity show up in relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all humans to participate and thrive in the world.
The weekly series is hosted by filmmaker, actor & author Justin Baldoni, author & journalist Liz Plank, and President of Wayfarer Studios & award winning music producer Jamey Heath. It’s currently in Season 2 and is in the top 1% of most followed and shared podcasts on Spotify, beloved by men, women and people of all genders. 
If you’re interested in learning in real time, deepening your understanding of yourself and others, and being reminded that you are enough, this is the podcast for you.
More info at https://manenough.com/podcast

The Man Enough Podcast Wayfarer Studios LLC

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 974 Ratings

What does it mean to be a man, and human, in the world today? This Webby-nominated audio & video podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table, exploring how the messages of masculinity show up in relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all humans to participate and thrive in the world.
The weekly series is hosted by filmmaker, actor & author Justin Baldoni, author & journalist Liz Plank, and President of Wayfarer Studios & award winning music producer Jamey Heath. It’s currently in Season 2 and is in the top 1% of most followed and shared podcasts on Spotify, beloved by men, women and people of all genders. 
If you’re interested in learning in real time, deepening your understanding of yourself and others, and being reminded that you are enough, this is the podcast for you.
More info at https://manenough.com/podcast

    A Contemplation On Youth, Aging, and Mortality With Jamey & Liz

    A Contemplation On Youth, Aging, and Mortality With Jamey & Liz

    Do you feel your age? At what point did we decide that aging isn't beautiful?
    In this special episode of the Man Enough Podcast, Jamey and Liz explore the profound truths about aging and mortality. Jamey shares a recent chilling plane experience that made him face his own mortality, leading to a broader discussion on life's fragility. Our hosts also delve into the deep-seated societal norms and stigmas that shadow our journey into older age, dissecting the role of patriarchal structures in shaping these perceptions, including a candid conversation about the increasing normalization of Botox. From embracing the raw beauty of getting older to the unending pursuit of personal growth and understanding, this episode is an invitation to reflect on our own attitudes towards aging and the critical importance of living each day with gratitude and bravery.

    Timecodes: 
    (00:00) Liz and Jamey are back 
    (3:28) Do you feel your age? 
    (6:36) Jamey’s plane experience encountering his own mortality  
    (14:00) Feeling the age you are supposed to be 
    (15:15) Getting botox
    (18:00) Societal pressure when aging for women VS men 
    (25:00) Liz’ recent challenges
    (33:00) The ways younger generations are impacted by social media 

    Quotes:
    "The younger that I look, then I'm farther away from that island that eventually is my demise or my birth, depending on how you look at it." Jamey 
    "I think that it's a luxury and it's a privilege, but I don't feel the age that I'm supposed to be. Like I feel like I have this millennial imposter syndrome that a lot of people in my generation have where-- You don't feel the age you're supposed to be." Liz 
    "When did that happen? Has that always been the case? Are our kids nowadays going like, 'I don't wanna look older because then I lose my value?" Jamey 
    "We wanna hold on to our youth. I understand we wanna look good and all that stuff. At what point did we determine that getting older is not beautiful?" Jamey 

    Liz Plank
    https://instagram.com/feministabulous
    https://tiktok.com/@lizplank
    https://facebook.com/feministabulous
    https://twitter.com/feministabulous
    http://www.elizabethplank.com/

    Jamey Heath 
    https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_
    https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath
    https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_
    https://facebook.com/jameyjaz
    http://www.jameyheath.com/

    Hashtags: 
    #ManEnoughPodcast #Aging #Mortality #LifeFragility #SocietalNorms #Patriarchy #PersonalGrowth
    #Masculinity #SelfAcceptance
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    • 42 min
    Pathways to Healing: Confronting Exploitation with Courage and Hope

    Pathways to Healing: Confronting Exploitation with Courage and Hope

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and human trafficking. 
    Learn from Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Ashley Judd as she shares how her experiences being exploited as a child have taught her that “it is [her] birthright to heal.” She is joined by Catherine Chen, CEO of Polaris, the organization working to end sex and labor trafficking, for which Ashley is the spokesperson and activist. This is a solution-forward dialogue that helps to better understand the causes, systemic factors, and opportunities to improve this large issue, which is too often invisible. 
    In this episode:

    What constitutes sex and labor exploitation

    How men play a role and can take action to prevent trafficking 

    How pornography contributes to the continuation of harmful behaviors

    How traffickers use coercion and grooming to lure people in 

    The urgent need for societal and economic reforms to effectively fight these crimes


    This is a personal, riveting and inspiring conversation that informs and provides hope, despite the heavy topics. We all have a responsibility to open our eyes to how we might be unknowingly upholding or allowing vulnerable people to become victims of trafficking. If you see yourself in any of the situations that we discussed today, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733). 

    Timecodes:
    (00:00) Episode Begins 
    (06:55) When is the last time you didn’t feel enough 
    (08:27) Healing is Ashley’s mandate 
    (14:45) Culture of pornification 
    (21:33) Human trafficking definition 
    (25:20) Who buys sex 
    (31:24) Tangible action to take to end trafficking 
    (44:31) What to do if you are being trafficked 
    (56:10) What grooming can look like 
    (1:03:18) The importance of universal basic income & other policies 
    (1:16:16) What does it mean to be Man Enough

    QUOTES:
    "It is my birthright to heal. I am healing. I was born to heal. Healing is my mandate. I am healing right now" - Ashley Judd
    "Trafficking happens because our systems are broken. We start with the fundamental, which is we don't have enough economic equity, we don't have enough basic income equity in the United States." - Catherine Chen

    ABOUT ASHLEY JUDD
    Ashley Judd, is a celebrated actress and a passionate advocate for social justice and women's rights. Ashley has journeyed to over 22 countries, engaging directly with communities to fight gender inequality and male sexual violence. Her experiences are vividly captured in her New York Times bestselling memoir, "All That Is Bitter & Sweet." Her TED Talk on online misogyny has garnered over two million views. Ashley was Time magazine’s Person of the Year in 2017 as one of the Silence Breakers. In 2019, the United Nations honored her as Global Advocate of the Year.
    ABOUT CATHERINE CHEN
    Catherine Chen is the CEO of Polaris, an organization at the forefront of the fight against sex and labor trafficking in the United States. For more than twenty years she has led significant initiatives, including raising awareness about migrant workers in Qatar and launching the Partnership for Freedom with President Obama. Her work has influenced policy change and fostered innovative approaches to combating trafficking.

    CONNECT WITH ASHELY JUDD:  
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_judd
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ashley_Judd
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyJuddOfficial
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyjudd?lang=en

    CONNECT WITH POLARIS
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polarisproject/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/polarisproject1
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polarisproject
    Twitter:  https://twitter.com/polaris_project 
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Support NO MORE's Virtual 5K to End Domestic Violence | March 3-9

    Support NO MORE's Virtual 5K to End Domestic Violence | March 3-9

    Make a difference with us!

    We recently announced a partnership with the global nonprofit NO MORE to help prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. Each year, the organization holds NO MORE Week, a time to shine a brighter spotlight on the issues and get more people to become part of the solution. We’re proud to support the 4th annual @nomoreorg Week Virtual 5K, March 3-9, to help end domestic & sexual violence. Please join and sign up at https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sit...

    All funds raised help support the lifesaving work of The NO MORE Foundation.
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    • 1 min
    Beyond the Bachelor: Colton Underwood's Path to Embracing His True Self

    Beyond the Bachelor: Colton Underwood's Path to Embracing His True Self

    This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest therapy platform. Visit http://BetterHelp.com/WhatsUnderneath today to get 10% off your first month.
    Colton Underwood, best known for his appearances on three seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, openly discusses his journey to self-acceptance. He came out as gay after living an extremely public life as a straight man on the reality show and his NFL career, leading him to reflect on the challenges and triumphs of embracing his true identity. Colton shares insights into his mental health struggles and the realizations that compelled him to stop fighting his truth, which was hurting himself and others. 
    During this intimate and accountable conversation, Colton delves into the intersection of fame, personal truth, and the evolving definition of masculinity. He emphasizes the lessons he learned about honesty, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to live authentically, now striving to use his experiences for LGBTQ+ advocacy and to help others that are “hiding in plain sight”.

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:33) Justin Baldoni Introduces the Episode 
    (02:39) Colton's Joy and Comfort Today vs Most of His Life 
    (04:17) Creating the Image of Straightness in Style and Music Choices as a Boy
    (07:40) The Pressure of Public Image and Contradictions in Identity 
    (10:05) The Terror of the Locker Room as a Closeted Gay Man
    (12:32) The Journey to Becoming the Bachelor and Backlash as a Public Figure 
    (15:29) Early Signs of Attraction to Men and Perceptions of Masculinity
    (17:31) Hiding in Sports and Entertainment, The Bachelor as “Self-Conversion Therapy”
    (21:20) The Complexity of Public Straight Relationships and His Secret Life
    (23:40) The Breakup That Broke the Facade, Mental Health Spiral
    (25:50) Both Holding Himself Accountable for Actions and Owning His Self-Realization
    (30:13) Facing Blackmail and Forced to Come Out 
    (33:03) Coming Out to His Family
    (35:25) Taking Care of Mental Health, Controversy, Finding Love & Friendships
    (45:02) What Does It Mean to be Man Enough?

    COLTON UNDERWOOD QUOTATIONS
    “For the first time in my entire life, I get to be present and I don't have to worry about the future and what's going to happen and I don't have to worry about my past…I'm enjoying all of the stages of building, of loving, of learning, and I don't have to run anymore.” (44:32)
    “I could become the Bachelor and date 30 women. What's straighter than that? Trying self- conversion therapy on myself…There was nothing more that I could have done to declare that I was a straight man more than becoming the Bachelor.” (00:00)
    “My dad's ride or die. Anything that goes on in my life, he's got my back and I know it. And same with my mom. He helped me get better and helped me handle things and he was trying his best. My entire family was.” (32:06)

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood 
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    • 50 min
    From Crime to Compassion: Worthiness, Self-Love and Forgiveness with JJ’88

    From Crime to Compassion: Worthiness, Self-Love and Forgiveness with JJ’88

    This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest therapy platform. Visit http://BetterHelp.com/WhatsUnderneath today to get 10% off your first month.
    At the age of 15, JJ '88 committed murder in an attempt to find belonging in gang life and status among his peers. In this powerful conversation, ‘88 leads us through his transformative journey through incarceration, devastation and self-realization as he discovered the inner strength to forgive himself. 
    '88 approaches every room with the awareness that he can never fully undo the debts of his past but honors his journey by sharing his story, aspiring to contribute to the improvement of others. His story is not just one of personal redemption; it's a universal call to action, inspiring us to confront our challenges and emerge stronger. 
    In this episode, hear about:

    The aftermath of his arrest and the impact on ‘88’s family as they learned of his actions

    His challenges while incarcerated and how he began to learn and grow

    His advocacy and others that led to his freedom

    The deep and powerful friendships he formed behind bars

    How his father supported him through, a deeply meaningful relationship 

    The profound lessons he learned about masculinity and the power of self-love


    Stream JJ'88's Music and Videos: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jj88/ 

    For updates on JJ'88's unreleased film Songs From The Hole (coming soon) follow: 
    https://www.instagram.com/songsfromthehole

    This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest therapy platform. Visit http://BetterHelp.com/WhatsUnderneath today to get 10% off your first month.

    Watch shorter video episodes of What’s Underneath: Masculinity on http://YouTube.com/StyleLikeU 

    New Man Enough Podcast episodes will continue to hit the feed on Mondays when we return for season 3. 

    IN THIS EPISODE: 
    (04:23) Interview begins 
    (05:22) His style during and after being incarcerated 
    (13:12) Assumptions people make about him 
    (16:40) Life as a gang member, the crime he committed and his sentence
    (31:28) 88’ powerful relationship with his father & music 
    (35:50) Rock bottom and journey through accountability
    (41:25) Learning how to release shame and his transformation
    (43:45) 88’ work around masculinity with young folks 
    (47:24) How he forgave himself 
    (49:29) Meeting his wife
    (51:33) His release from prison 
    (56:43) Feeling the most vulnerable & beautiful 
    (01:02:00) Being Man Enough

    JJ’88 QUOTATIONS:
    "Shame is not accountability. Shame doesn't help me be accountable... Shame makes it about me... But in the process of doing that, I'm thinking about myself, not the person whose life I've taken."
    "When you're going through oppression, you can either accept that you are what they say you are... Or you can acknowledge who you truly are and stay grounded in that."
    "There are no trees in prison. So for me what it was like coming home was like smelling a tree and remembering that trees exist for real, not just on TV, not just in a book."
    "In order to be restored, you have to believe that you are worthy of being restored"
    "Being a man looks like having integrity. Being a man looks like keeping my word, living out what I believe and doing so in a way that isn't harmful to others."
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Woman Enough: Marriage, Motherhood, & Success with Emily Baldoni and Natasha Heath

    Woman Enough: Marriage, Motherhood, & Success with Emily Baldoni and Natasha Heath

    In this special 100th episode of the Man Enough Podcast, hosts Justin and Jamey pass the baton to their remarkable wives, Emily Baldoni and Natasha Heath! Natasha and Emily join Liz in an all encompassing conversation about motherhood, marriage, career success, and the importance of community. 
    Emily provides her perspective on the evolution of the podcast and Justin's personal growth, tracing back to her first appearance in season one. Liz shares reflections on her unique experience of being often the sole woman on the show, the growth in her friendship with Justin and Jamey, and how her involvement has enhanced her trust in and understanding of men. 
    Natasha unveils an exciting new business venture that merges her passion for community with her expertise in motherhood and postpartum care.

    Watch this episode on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/wearemanenough
    (RECORDED OCT 3rd)

    Sign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletter
    The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

    Timecodes: 
    (00:00) - Episode Begins 
    (02:38) - Emily, Natasha, and Liz are taking the reins 
    (9:10) - Natasha is learning to embrace discomfort 
    (14:28) - The joy in “taking up space.”
    (22:21) - Raising boys 
    (31:09) - Liz’s Journey on Man Enough 
    (35:52) - Can women have it all?
    (44:19) - The importance of community in motherhood
    (1:11:19) - Making domestic labor “visible” work
    (1:15:26) - What does it mean to be man enough?

    Quotes:
    “It's okay for things to get uncomfortable. It doesn't mean the relationship is over. It just means…we gotta breathe through it.” - Natasha Heath
    “The best form of activism is self -activism. Fight for yourself. Figure out who you are. Do the work.” - Emily Baldoni
    "I think mothers are the most sacred people on the planet, and we just have to know that becoming parents is the greatest grandest venture." - Natasha Heath
    "The greatest medicine is for us to know ourselves...because then we can show up authentically...Fight for yourself, figure out who you are,...really do the work and go deep. And then you can show up in the world with all of your gifts because they're endless once you connect to that place." - Emily Baldoni

    Guest Socials:
    EMILY BALDONI
    Instagram: @emilybaldoni
    X: @EmBaldoni
    NATASHA HEATH
    Instagram: @mama_tasha9

    About Emily Baldoni & Natasha Heath:
    EMILY:
    Emily Baldoni is an actress and entrepreneur from Uppsala, Sweden, who has lived in the US since 2005. She has a long career as an actress in both TV and film and is also the co-founder of We Are Amma, a popular lifestyle brand for mothers.
    She resides in Ojai, CA with her husband Justin Baldoni and their kids Maiya and Maxwell.

    NATASHA:
    Natasha Heath is a pilates instructor, wellness enthusiast and healer of mothers. She was a professional dancer with Bette Midler and starred as a featured professional dancer on Mi sueño es bailar (TV).  
    Natasha resides in Los Angeles with her husband Jamey Heath and their beautiful blended family.

    Support Man Enough
    Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletter
    Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books
    Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 

    Follow The Hosts
    Justin Baldoni
    https://instagram.com/justinbaldoni
    https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbaldoni
    https://facebook.com/justinbaldoni
    https://twitter.com/justinbaldoni
    Text Justin: +1 (310) 845-6909

    Liz Plank
    https://instagram.com/feministabulous
    https://tiktok.com/@lizplank
    https://facebook.com/feministabulous
    https://twitter.com/feministabulous
    http://www.elizabethplank.com/

    Jamey Heath 
    https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_
    https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath
    https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_
    https://facebook.com/jameyjaz
    http://www.jameyheath.com/

    #Masculinity #Men #ManEnough #motherhood #mom #enough #marriage #family #pregnancy

    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
974 Ratings

974 Ratings

jkim1172 ,

Great podcast to learn and reflect with to be a better human being

I first found the podcast after coming across Justin’s Ted talk, and I am so so glad I found this gem. Liz, Jamey and Justin has the most insightful, respectful, well-researched, passionate conversation about what being a real human looks like in this world. It truly does an exquisite job of leaving the audience reflect on and reframe some of the deep rooted self-hatred we put on men and women, and allowed me to learn and understand not only myself but truly fellow human beings. The podcast really is for everyone, I tell all my friends about it!!!

TDLtheActivst ,

Thankful for this space

I love love love the conversations you all have. The clarity, the honesty, the challenge, the growth the love. I want to mirror the compassion and respect in my relationships with as much patience as you all. Thank you for being 100% you and helping us all grow in a world that so desperately needs it.

Mommyspecs ,

Very Hollywood

Unstructured and meandering conversations. Does not feel very organized. Rather, Hollywood types discuss what they like to talk about —- not very relatable content for your average American

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