Couch Chaos, Men’s Circle Magic, and the Power of Anger

On this episode of Conscious Collingwood, Justin’s optimism gets the best of him—and Jeff’s helping hands—when the guys start their morning trying (and failing) to move a couch into Justin’s apartment. Spoiler: it did not fit. They kick things off by laughing about the comical disaster that ensued.

But after the couch chaos, it’s time to get serious. The boys dive into a deep conversation about the start of a new season for their men’s circle. After two years in, they reflect on the incredible impact the group has had on each member and themselves individually. They share what’s made it so successful and discuss why it’s been such a meaningful space for everyone involved. Plus, they set some intentions for the last quarter of the year and chat about goals from last week’s prompt.

In true Conscious Collingwood style, the guys touch on the importance of having big dreams—and of course, a little direction doesn’t hurt either!

Jeff brings up the topic of anger and asks how often it shows up for them. The guys swap stories from the past where anger really came through and explore why this often-feared emotion has the potential to be a powerful force for positive change.

With the recent U.S. presidential debate in mind, the guys talk loosely about politics and all the wild antics happening down south. They touch on politics up north too, and Jeff opens up about his personal struggles with the whole topic, sharing his deep respect for the ancestors who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.

As always, they circle back to one of their favorite themes—accountability. They discuss how personal responsibility could be the key to creating real, peaceful progress in the world.

And just when you think they’re wrapping up, Justin drops a bombshell about that time in his teenage years when his body was completely covered in poison ivy. You’ll definitely want to stick around for that one!