“This season wasn’t about having answers. It was about asking better questions.”

Every season deserves reflection.

In this final episode of Season One, Hamza Idris is interviewed by his wife, Davina Oriakhi‑Idris, in an honest, unfiltered wrap-up of the journey so far.

Together, they reflect on the conversations, the lessons, the growth, and the tension behind the scenes of building The Modern Man Podcast while navigating work, faith, marriage, leadership, and personal responsibility.

This is not a highlight reel.

It’s a debrief.

A mirror.

And a moment of gratitude and grounding before what comes next.

This episode is for anyone who has followed the season, supported quietly, or is curious about the heart behind the platform.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• Why Season One needed to exist

• The unexpected lessons from the guests

• What challenged Hamza the most personally

• Balancing ambition, faith, marriage, and rest

• Where ego showed up and where humility was required

• What Season Two will build on, not repeat

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 Why a Season One wrap-up mattered

02:10 Introducing Davina and switching roles

05:40 How The Modern Man Podcast was conceived

11:30 The original vision and early resistance

17:20 Lessons that emerged across the season

23:40 Conversations that challenged Hamza the most

30:10 Masculinity, responsibility, and emotional honesty

37:50 Faith, grounding, and staying aligned under pressure

46:30 Marriage, support, and building alongside your spouse

55:10 Burnout, capacity, and learning to slow down

1:04:20 Creative doubt, discipline, and consistency

1:13:00 How Season One changed Hamza personally

1:22:40 Gratitude for guests, listeners, and community

1:30:30 What Season Two will build on

1:38:50 Advice to men walking a similar path

1:46:10 Final reflections and closing the season

📌 Mentioned in this Episode

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⁠Preyé on Spotify⁠: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dbTmlL5brq9B2fkUj2MQD?si=ahRPMnYVRkeBCZPCF7-7gQ

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #seasonfinale #reflection #modernmasculinity #faithandlife #growthjourney #marriageandpurpose #menswork

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“Ageing well is less about slowing down and more about choosing wisely.”

What happens when the working years slow down and the noise quiets?

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Ken Kelling for a thoughtful conversation about ageing, purpose, identity, and redefining life after work.

Ken brings decades of leadership experience and personal reflection to explore how men can age with intention rather than fear, and why retirement should be seen as a transition, not an ending.

This is not a conversation about giving up.

It’s about recalibration.

Perspective.

And learning how to live well in every season of life.

This episode is for anyone thinking about legacy, longevity, and what it means to remain useful, grounded, and connected as life evolves.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• Why ageing should be approached with purpose, not anxiety

• The identity shift many men struggle with after work

• How to redefine success beyond productivity

• The importance of curiosity, learning, and service later in life

• Why community and contribution matter more with age

• How to prepare emotionally, not just financially, for retirement

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 Reframing ageing as a new season

01:14 Welcome & introducing Ken Kelling

03:40 Ken’s career journey and leadership lessons

06:55 Identity, work, and the danger of over-identification

10:30 The emotional reality of retirement

14:10 Redefining success beyond productivity

18:25 Purpose, service, and staying useful

22:40 Curiosity, learning, and personal growth with age

27:05 Community, loneliness, and connection

31:30 Health, routine, and ageing well

36:20 Mentorship, legacy, and giving back

41:10 Faith, reflection, and perspective over time

46:00 What Ken wishes he knew earlier

49:30 Advice for men approaching later seasons of life

52:40 Final reflections on ageing with grace

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #ageingwithgrace #retirementlife #menspurpose #legacy #modernmasculinity #lifetransitions #emotionalmaturity #faithandlife

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“If you don’t own anything in this life, own your integrity.”

What does it actually take to raise a good man?

In this deeply personal episode, Hamza Idris sits down with his mum, Stella Idris, for an honest, reflective conversation about motherhood, values, discipline, faith, and responsibility.

This is not a polished parenting manual.

It’s a real conversation about sacrifice.

Character.

Integrity.

And what mothers hope their sons carry into the world.

From growing up in Nigeria to sending her only son abroad at 16, Stella shares the principles she believes shape boys into grounded, responsible men — and where modern parenting often loses its way.

This episode is for sons.

For parents.

And for anyone reflecting on who helped shape the man they are today.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• The values that matter most when raising boys

• Why integrity outlives talent and success

• The danger of over-protecting male children

• Responsibility, discipline, and emotional maturity

• Cultural expectations of men and their hidden cost

• When sons must stop blaming parents and grow

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 A conversation worth having

01:18 Introducing my mum, Stella Idris

03:00 Sending a 16-year-old abroad

05:56 Fear, prayer, and letting go

07:35 Responsibility, discipline, and chores

10:45 Integrity as a core value

14:20 Leadership, urgency, and character

15:22 When children are ready to leave home

18:05 Parenting wins, struggles, and lessons

20:34 Raising sons vs daughters today

23:02 Healthy boundaries between mothers and sons

25:40 Preparing boys for relationships

29:10 Why male children are often neglected

32:20 When adults must take responsibility

35:18 Pressure, provision, and masculinity

39:00 Discipline, values, and integrity

45:00 Being present as a parent

46:17 What she’s most proud of

49:20 Final reflections and gratitude

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #motherandson #raisingmen #parentingboys #integrity #masculinity #familyvalues #emotionalmaturity #faithandlife #modernmasculinity

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“Burnout isn’t about doing too much. It’s about carrying too much for too long without support.”

Burnout is no longer an individual failure.

It’s a cultural problem.

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Dr. Matt Slavin to unpack the growing burnout epidemic affecting men and why so many are silently struggling.

Dr. Slavin brings clinical insight and real-world perspective to explore how modern pressures, emotional suppression, work culture, and identity expectations are colliding to impact men’s mental health.

This is not a conversation about weakness.

It’s about awareness.

Prevention.

And learning how to recognise the signs before burnout becomes breakdown.

This episode is for men who feel constantly tired, emotionally flat, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed and for anyone who wants to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• What burnout actually is and how it differs from stress

• Why men often miss the early warning signs

• The role of identity, purpose, and pressure

• How emotional suppression shows up physically

• Why rest alone doesn’t fix burnout

• Practical steps toward sustainable mental health

• How to ask for help without losing your sense of self

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 The burnout epidemic and why it’s misunderstood

01:18 Welcome & introducing Dr. Matt Slavin

03:10 What burnout really is (and what it isn’t)

06:45 Stress, exhaustion, and emotional shutdown

10:22 Why men ignore early warning signs

14:05 Identity, responsibility, and silent pressure

18:40 Emotional suppression and physical symptoms

23:15 Work culture, performance, and masculinity

28:10 Why rest alone doesn’t solve burnout

32:45 The role of purpose, values, and alignment

38:20 Seeking help without shame or loss of identity

44:10 What recovery actually looks like

50:30 Preventing burnout before it returns

56:00 Final reflections and advice to the modern man

#modernmanpodcast #mensmentalhealth #burnoutepidemic #mentalhealthawareness #modernmasculinity #emotionalhealth #workstress #mentalwellbeing #faithandlife

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“The more our lives are lubricated by intelligence, the more we’ll crave humanity.”

As artificial intelligence reshapes how we live, work, and buy, one question matters more than ever: what happens to the human experience?

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by Howard Saunders, one of the UK’s leading retail futurists, to explore the future of commerce, creativity, and connection in an AI-driven world.

Howard brings decades of insight from retail design, trend-hunting, and global brand strategy to unpack how AI is changing not just technology, but behaviour, expectation, and culture.

This is not a fear-driven conversation.

It’s about perspective.

Creativity.

And why human connection may become our most valuable currency.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• Why AI is a platform, not just a tool

• How retail is shifting from products to stories

• The future of immersive and experience-led commerce

• Why creativity is becoming more accessible than ever

• How AI may “lubricate” daily life for better and worse

• Why human warmth, presence, and honesty will matter more, not less

• What businesses and individuals must understand to stay relevant

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Retail as storytelling and immersive experience

00:36 Welcome and introduction to Howard Saunders

03:21 Howard’s journey into design, retail, and futurism

07:00 What retail design really means for people

10:13 AI as a platform, not just a tool

12:50 Creativity, fear, and embracing technological change

15:00 AI, content creation, and creative freedom

19:00 Immersive futures and experience-led commerce

23:51 AI, personal data, and “lubricated” daily life

29:02 Why retail still doesn’t truly know its customers

30:42 Cities, flagship spaces, and the future of high streets

34:52 Human connection as future currency

40:41 What leaders and businesses must understand now

46:34 Career pivots, contrarian thinking, and fulfilment

53:59 Final advice to the modern man

#modernmanpodcast #artificialintelligence #humanconnection #futureofcommerce #retailfuturist #technologyandsociety #creativityandai #modernmasculinity #futurethinking

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“You can’t build something healthy while avoiding the work within yourself.”

Healthy relationships don’t start with finding the right person.

They start with becoming the right person.

In this episode, Hamza Idris is joined by John Kenny to explore what actually makes relationships work and why many break down long before they need to.

John brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey as an athlete, firefighter, therapist, and coach, offering grounded insight into emotional responsibility, communication, and personal growth.

This is not a conversation about perfection or having it all figured out.

It’s about awareness.

Communication.

Emotional responsibility.

And learning how to show up well for others without losing yourself.

This episode is for anyone reflecting on their friendships, romantic relationships, family dynamics, or their own patterns in connection.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• Why healthy relationships are built, not found

• How unmet expectations quietly damage connection

• The difference between communication and emotional dumping

• Why self-work is relational work

• How to take responsibility without self-blame

• What it means to love others from a place of wholeness

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 A holistic view of self and relationships

00:44 Welcome & introducing John Kenny

03:47 John’s journey: athlete, firefighter, therapist, coach

07:54 Attraction, trauma, and unhealthy patterns

12:00 Understanding desire, self-worth, and what we attract

14:06 First dates, authenticity, and being yourself

21:23 Friendships, intimacy, and not making one person everything

27:30 Boundaries, balance, and respect in relationships

30:26 Long-distance relationships and emotional availability

32:33 Healthy friendships, values, and cutting ties when needed

35:09 Conflict resolution, communication, and emotional intelligence

39:07 Knowing when to walk away

39:44 Holistic wellbeing: mind, body, and identity

43:11 Fitness, habits, and sustainable health

49:55 Confidence, self-acceptance, and realistic expectations

52:40 What John wishes he knew earlier

55:24 Final advice to the modern man

56:26 Closing remarks

#modernmanpodcast #healthyrelationships #emotionalmaturity #menandrelationships #communicationinskills#selfawareness #personalgrowth #modernmasculinity #emotionalhealth #faithandlife

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“Strength isn’t always in the response. Sometimes it’s in the restraint.”

In this episode, Hamza Idris explores what it really means to remain standing when life applies pressure.

This is a conversation about resilience that goes beyond motivation quotes and surface-level positivity. It’s about the internal work required to endure loss, disappointment, responsibility, and seasons that don’t make sense.

An unbreakable spirit isn’t about never feeling weak.

It’s about choosing not to quit.

Not to harden.

Not to lose yourself in the process.

This episode speaks to men who are carrying weight quietly and learning how to stay grounded without becoming numb.

🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:

• What resilience actually looks like in real life

• Why pressure doesn’t always mean you’re failing

• The difference between endurance and suppression

• How identity shapes how you respond to adversity

• Why restraint is sometimes the strongest response

• How to keep your spirit intact through hard seasons

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Seasons, suffering, and why pain can feel permanent

01:21 Welcome & introducing Winston Ben Clemens

02:36 Growing up with brittle bone disease

05:49 Redefining resilience through repeated adversity

07:23 Family support, freedom, and learning independence

10:14 Community, belonging, and finding people like you

14:10 Male friendships, vulnerability, and shared spaces

17:44 Identity, self-worth, and becoming comfortable with yourself

27:44 Inspiring one billion people and creating ripple effects

33:36 Burnout, delegation, and focusing on your zone of genius

43:16 Inclusion at work and building environments that listen

52:19 What Winston wishes he knew earlier

55:01 Final advice to the modern man

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #resilience #innerstrength #modernmasculinity #mentalhealthformen #faithandlife #emotionalstrength #personalgrowth #menandwork

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“Don’t hesitate. Learn as much as you can. Be nice to people and bring others up.”

In this episode, Hamza Idris sits down with Peter Foresaw, a veteran recruiter with over two decades of experience and founder of Maxwell Stevens, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes of the job market.

This conversation is for anyone navigating uncertainty at work or searching for their next role.

It’s not about hacks or shortcuts.

It’s about clarity.

Perspective.

And making smarter career decisions in a noisy market.

Peter shares honest insights on CVs, recruiters, AI, job hopping, work life balance, and how to stay grounded when the job search feels overwhelming.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why most CVs fail to stand out and how to fix it

• The truth about CV writers and career coaches

• How recruiters really use AI

• Whether job hopping actually hurts your career

• What to do if you hate your job but can’t quit yet

• How to stay motivated during a long job search

• How to spot good recruiters vs bad ones

• Why thinking time matters more than ever

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 A recruiter’s perspective on the job market

01:12 Welcome & introduction to Peter Foresaw

03:30 Peter’s journey into recruitment

05:40 How recruitment and expectations have changed

08:00 AI, CVs, and standing out in applications

11:55 The truth about CV writers and coaches

14:10 Job hopping vs loyalty

17:00 What to do if you hate your job

20:30 Recruiter ghosting and building trust

23:50 Is recruitment a good career

27:00 Why companies use agencies

30:40 Salary transparency explained

33:00 Work life balance and thinking time

35:15 Final advice to the modern man

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernjourneyhq?sub_confirmation=1

Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com

🎙️ About The Modern Man Podcast

Honest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.

Less noise. More truth.

#modernmanpodcast #jobsearchadvice #careergrowth #recruitmentinsights #cvadvice #jobmarket #careerconfidence #worklifebalance #menandwork #modernmasculinity

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