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When co‑host Brandon Clift and his pregnant wife climbed aboard a neighbour’s Piper Apache, they expected a relaxing ski trip in West Virginia. Instead, one engine failed on take‑off, forcing their small plane to circle back as gusting winds pushed them toward the trees.

With another pilot trailing the plane calmly advising “hold your blue line” over the radio, their pilots managed a safe landing. In this episode, Brandon recalls looking at his wife and wondering whether they were about to orphan their three‑year‑old daughter while denying their unborn baby a chance to live. He explains how that question cracked open his own perfectionism and catalysed a new commitment to “sovereignty” and action.

"Is this it?"

Brandon shares the full story of the incident and, more importantly, what shifted in the weeks that followed. This conversation explores how proximity to death can strip away old narratives and expose what actually matters.

Takeaways – Near‑death experiences can act as catalysts for growth, but listeners don’t need to flirt with danger to integrate the lessons. The hosts encourage men to:

• Recognise the opportunities and support networks already in place.
• Choose empowering meanings for challenging events, leveraging the brain’s RAS to find evidence that supports growth.
• Adopt identity‑based habits by deciding who you want to become and taking consistent action.
• Prioritise purpose and sovereignty over perfectionism.

This episode is not about chasing danger or manufacturing trauma. It is an invitation to look honestly at the places where fear, old stories, and self protection are quietly delaying the life you already know you are meant to live.

If you have been waiting for certainty, permission, or the perfect plan, this conversation may be the nudge you did not know you needed.

- Atomic Habits by James Clear

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What if the violence we fear most isn’t just about ideology or mental health—but about how we teach boys to be men?

In this powerful conversation, Boysen sits down with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss—renowned extremism researcher, advisor to Congress and the UN, and author of Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism. Together, they explore the often-overlooked role of misogyny as a root cause of radicalization, mass shootings, and political violence.

But this episode isn’t just about warning signs—it’s about reckoning, responsibility, and reclaiming connection.

Dr. Miller-Idriss brings research, clarity, and compassion to one of the most urgent conversations of our time.

🔍 In This Episode:

• Why misogyny is more than hatred—it’s gender policing
• How gender norms impact boys and men, not just women
• The link between domestic violence and mass shootings
• How extremist movements use gender to recruit and radicalize
• What older men need to understand about boys today
• Why "calling men in" is more effective than calling them out
• Practical steps for parents, educators, and men's groups

This is a must-listen for anyone committed to raising emotionally healthy men—and dismantling the systems that harm us all.

Learn more: "Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism"

Cynthia Miller-Idriss: PERIL: Polarization & Extremism, Research and Innovation Lab

Mark Green: https://remakingmanhood.com/

Jackson Katz: https://www.jacksonkatz.com/

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What happens when the armor of masculinity meets the depth of feminine wisdom?

In this heartfelt and provocative episode, Boysen sits down with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, to unpack the sacred dance of masculine and feminine energies in modern relationships. With vulnerability and clarity, Joanna shares how her own breakdown led to breakthroughs in love, intimacy, and self-awareness—and how these lessons can heal the divide in our own partnerships.

From attachment styles and polarity to emotional expression and self-abandonment, this conversation goes beyond gender stereotypes to explore what it truly means to be whole—and to love from that wholeness. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, you’ll find powerful insights into the work of becoming radically authentic and deeply connected.

Topics include:

• Masculine and feminine over/under-expression
• How attachment styles shape intimacy
• Ecstatic authenticity vs. facade
• Relationship polarity and emotional safety
• The true meaning of sovereignty in love

https://ecstaticintimacy.com/

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