
Why So Mad? | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Anger isn't the enemy—it's how we respond to it that matters. In this episode, Ryan Michler dives deep into understanding and managing anger, exploring why it arises and how it can be transformed into...
22 Nov 202434min

Being the Mean Dad, Networking for Work, and Dealing with Difficult Conversations | ASK ME ANYTHING
In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler tackles tough but essential topics, including how to navigate difficult conversations with loved ones, balance nurturing and discipline as a parent, an...
20 Nov 20241h 1min

What's The Deal With Men's Mental Health? With John Delony
Men's mental health is an issue that is getting a lot more attention than even when I started this podcast just 9 years ago. In fact, men are falling behind in so many metrics from graduation and coll...
19 Nov 20241h 11min

Lessons Learned in Divorce | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Can recognizing relationship red flags early save a marriage? In this week's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler reflects on lessons from his 18-year marriage and divorce, emphasizing how minor issues, i...
15 Nov 202423min

External Validation, Liberals and Conservatives, and the Void in Leadership | ASK ME ANYTHING
In this week's Ask me Anything, Ryan and Kipp discuss the meticulous preparation required for bow hunting and share a personal story of a missed opportunity that underscores the importance of vigilanc...
13 Nov 20241h 6min

RICKSON GRACIE | The Art and Science of Invisible Jiu-Jitsu
You guys have heard me talk about Jiu-Jitsu ad nauseum but what you may not have heard me talk too much about is the often-overlooked invisible form of the martial art that has taken over the world of...
12 Nov 20241h 4min

"Toxic Masculinity" Stereotypes | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
Ryan Michler believes traditional masculinity isn't inherently toxic; it's simply misunderstood. In this episode, he unravels the complexities surrounding toxic masculinity, challenging the myths that...
8 Nov 202432min

Non-Traditional Men's Therapy, Leaders Getting Out of The Way, and Why Consequences Matter | ASK ME ANYTHING
Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorenson explore Hickson Gracie's influence on MMA and how his dominance, despite not competing in early UFC events, laid the foundation for the sport. They discuss the Gracie fa...
6 Nov 20241h 1min



















