The ManKind Podcast
The ManKind Podcast is a space where modern masculinity gets redefined by real men doing real work.
In a world full of outdated blueprints and noisy stereotypes, hosts Brandon Clift and Boysen Hodgson unpack what it means to be a man today with humor, honesty, and heart.
This isn’t about telling you WHO to be. It’s about helping you pick up the pen and write your own story of manhood. Whether we’re breaking down leadership blind spots, sharing the messiness of personal growth, or talking to mission-driven authors and change-makers, this show offers tools, stories, and soulful conversations to help you show up as the man you're destined to become!
If you’re ready to stop performing and start becoming, tune in. We’re here for the messy, meaningful, and often hilarious journey of becoming the kind of man and human you actually want to be.
Created by the ManKind Project USA.
Hosted by Brandon Clift & Boysen Hodgson.
The ManKind Podcast
251 - Stop Fighting Each Other: Start Fighting for Your Relationship with Rich & Laurie Riedman
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What does it actually take to build a strong, lasting relationship?
In this episode, Boysen sits down with Rich and Laurie Riedman—veterans of the ManKind Project and leaders in couples work for over three decades. Together, they explore the deeper mechanics of relationship growth, conflict, and connection.
At the heart of their work is a powerful idea: a relationship is not just two people—it’s a third entity that must be nurtured, strengthened, and protected.
Rich and Laurie break down:
- Why many relationships hit a turning point around the 7-year mark
- How unconscious patterns from childhood show up in partnership
- The concept of the relationship as a “container” for growth
- Why conflict isn’t the problem—but how we approach it is
- The shift from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the issue”
- Practical tools for communication, emotional safety, and repair
They also share simple daily practices that can transform connection—like eye gazing, intentional touch, gratitude rituals, and recognizing emotional bids for attention.
Whether you’re in a thriving relationship, feeling disconnected, or navigating real challenges, this conversation offers grounded insight and practical tools to deepen intimacy and understanding.
This isn’t about fixing your partner.
It’s about showing up differently—together.
Find them: https://www.acouplesweekend.com/
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