In this conversation with Mads Larsen, we explore what happens when a generation of young men is raised without meaning, myth, or direction. We talked masculinity, culture, sexual conflict theory, and what it takes to build something deeper than outrage. This one left a mark.

90% of podcasts don’t make it past episode 10. This week, I reflect on what it means to hit episode 11—and why that quiet milestone matters. It’s about more than numbers. It’s about trusting the work, showing up when no one’s watching, and saying yes to your own creativity, again and again.

Jessica Joelle Alexander doesn’t just write about parenting—she reveals the deeper systems shaping how we love, listen, and lead. In this conversation, we talk about emotional safety, cultural patterns, and how the way we raise children is the way we build (or break) the future.

Elia Elenius doesn’t raise his voice—but what he says lands like a warning shot. In this conversation, we talked about Europe’s cultural decay, the disappearance of leadership, and why outsourcing discomfort is costing us our agency. A quiet but powerful wake-up call on systems, responsibility, and meaning.

This week I sat down with Remi Mae—an artist, writer, and the partner of my good friend Casey Johns. We talked about the kind of art that comes from stillness, struggle, and staying true. One of the most honest and quietly powerful conversations I’ve had yet.

Melanie Kirwa’s story is one of quiet strength, cultural identity, and the complexity of building a life between worlds. We talked about motherhood, migration, and what it means to carry your roots while creating something new. One of the most grounded and moving conversations I’ve had.

In one of the most honest conversations I’ve recorded, I sat down with Henri Hyttinen to talk about men’s mental health, emotional silence, and the hidden weight so many carry. We explored how fatherhood, culture, and shame shape the way men suffer—and what it actually looks like to heal.

Lea Schmidt doesn’t just train her body—she’s built her identity through movement, discipline, and struggle. In this episode, we talk about pain, mindset, and what it means to choose your power every single day. One of the most raw and grounded conversations I’ve had with an athlete.

After nearly 15 years, I reconnected with my old high school teammate and longtime friend Casey Johns. We talked about music, failure, legacy, and how much our old coach, Randy Doege, shaped who we are today. This episode is personal, raw, and a reminder of how far you can come when you don’t quit on what matters.

Will Harris doesn’t just talk about sustainability—he lives it, breathes it, and bleeds for it. In one of the most grounding conversations I’ve had, we talked about industrial farming, integrity, and what it really means to rebuild what you once broke. This one goes deeper than food—it’s about values, legacy, and listening to the land.

This week I sat down with Coach Randy Doege—a man who’s shaped my life more than most people will ever know. We talked about fatherhood, discipline, and the kind of leadership that doesn’t need a spotlight to leave a legacy. One of the most meaningful conversations I’ve had on the podcast.

In a world obsessed with speed, Sanna-Maria Siintoharju reminded me that real growth starts with stillness. This week’s reflection dives into regenerative thinking, endurance beyond athletics, and how to realign with what matters. Plus, a no-filter jolt on cutting the noise and a preview of next week’s guest, Coach Randy Doege—football, fatherhood, and fire.

What does it take to build something real before you’ve figured yourself out? In this reflection, I unpack my conversation with Max Ahonen — a young founder balancing startup life, leadership, and belief in a vision bigger than himself. Plus, a glimpse into next week’s episode with Sanna-Maria Siintoharju, Finland’s first professor of regenerative thinking.

I never felt “ready” to start this podcast — but I did it anyway. Eleven episodes later, here’s what I’ve learned about self-doubt, showing up, and betting on your own voice. Plus, a sneak peek into next week’s episode with Max Ahonen, the young founder redefining pet wellness tech.