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169 episodes
No One Should Have To Die Alone
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Men of the House Podcast, host Richard Craft shares the story of becoming a 24/7 live-in caregiver for CDR Winfred Leon Buckingham, USN — a 97-year-old veteran with no one left to car...
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Season 2025
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Episode 168
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1:31:07

"Aging, Purpose & the Power of Wisdom: Why Getting Older Might Be the Greatest Gift | Unfiltered Friday"
In this Unfiltered Friday episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft opens up about a topic most people avoid — aging — and why the world’s obsession with youth often misses the bigger truth: there’s power,...
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Season 2025
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Episode 167
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18:35

Recovery Is Always an Option: Dale Walsh on Living Beyond Schizophrenia
What does recovery really look like after being diagnosed with schizophrenia? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Richard Craft sits down with Dale Walsh, a coach who has spent decades helping families understand and support ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 166
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1:16:57

🎙️ Unfiltered Friday: Aging, Retirement & Meaning
Aging isn’t easy. Retirement can feel like the end of purpose. And stepping into the role of grandparent can raise questions about value, relevance, and what’s left to contribute.In this Unfiltered Friday episode of The Men of...
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Season 2025
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Episode 165
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1:20:38

Finding Happiness and Beating Anxiety with Todd Patkin
In this episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft welcomes Todd Patkin—entrepreneur, business leader, and author of Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and—Finally—Let the Light In.
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Season 2025
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Episode 164
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57:11

The Hidden Cost of Always Being Strong | Men, Vulnerability & Redefining Strength
Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, afraid to let it show? In this episode of Unfiltered Friday on The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft explores the hidden cost of always being “the strong one.” ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 163
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46:31

Building Stronger Families: Angela Caldwell on Resilience and the Power of a Village
What does it take to build a thriving family in today’s fast-paced, high-stress world? In this episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft sits down with Angela Caldwell, family therapist and founder of the Caldwell Family I...
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Season 2025
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Episode 162
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53:43

Is Love Enough to Make a Relationship Last?
Is love truly enough to sustain a relationship? In this compelling episode of Unfiltered Friday, I delve into my 19-year journey with my wife, examining the complexities that shape our bond. While love serves as the foundation, I reveal that it...
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Season 2025
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Episode 161
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55:42

Breaking Generational Cycles of Addiction and Finding Hope with Jennifer Chase | The Men of the House Podcast
Addiction doesn’t just impact the person caught in its grip—it ripples across families, generations, and entire communities. In this powerful episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft sits down with Jennifer Chase, ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 160
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1:40:52

Angry, Anxious & Frustrated...Let's Get Real!
Struggling with anxiety and anger? In this episode of Unfiltered Friday, I share my personal journey of transforming what I thought was depression into a deeper understanding of anxiety and its impact on my life. Join me as I candidly discuss t...
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Season 2025
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Episode 159
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1:07:16

🧠 The Trust Trap: Clay Moffat on Breaking Toxic Patterns & Taking Radical Responsibility
Have you ever trusted the wrong person, ignored the red flags, or sabotaged your own success? In this eye-opening episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft sits down with Clay Moffat—ex-Navy weapons tech, behavioral...
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Season 2025
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Episode 158
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1:36:02

Tragedy to Triumph: Austin Page on Resilience, Fitness, and Living Life’s Bonus Round
What does it take to rebuild your life after a near-death experience? In this powerful episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Richard Craft sits down with Austin Page, founder of GymFlo Fitness, to explore his incredibl...
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Season 2025
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Episode 157
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1:10:37

Are you Truly Living Life or Just Avoiding Death?
Are you truly living, or just avoiding death? In this compelling episode of Unfiltered Friday, I delve deep into a personal breakthrough that has reshaped my understanding of life and trauma. After uncovering a significant experience from 42 ye...
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Season 2025
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Episode 156
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1:03:21

From Circus Rings to Recovery: Dave Letterfly on Addiction, Art, and Resilience
In this episode of The Men of the House Podcast, we welcome Dave Letterfly—an artist, performer, and storyteller with one of the most unique life journeys you’ll ever hear. From his teenage years in the circus to mastering the art of H...
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Season 2025
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Episode 155
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1:25:51

Why Achieving More Still Feels Empty (and How to Fix It)
Do you ever feel like no matter what you achieve, it’s never enough? In this Unfiltered Friday episode of The Men of the House Podcast, host Richard Craft opens up about his personal battle with self-worth and the constant cha...
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Season 2025
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Episode 154
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1:01:26

From Pulpit to Punchlines: Michael Dennis on Faith, Family & Comedy
What happens when a pastor discovers a passion for comedy? In this episode of The Men of the House Podcast, host Richard Craft sits down with Michael Dennis to explore his inspiring journey from a secular upbringing to becoming a belov...
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Season 2025
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Episode 153
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1:43:31

Finding Your Why: A Heart-to-Heart on Life’s Biggest Question
At some point, we all face it—the quiet, persistent question: “Why am I here?” In this Unfiltered Friday episode of The Men of the House Podcast, I open up about my own search for meaning, inspired by Rick Warren’s The Pur...
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Season 2025
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Episode 152
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59:21

From Victim to Victor: Rich Vysion on Rewriting Your Life’s Narrative
When the pandemic stripped away routine and connection, Richard Seeram found himself wrestling with self-worth, identity, and the constant pull of victimhood. But through deep introspection, faith, and a commitment to growth, he uncovered a pow...
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Season 2025
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Episode 151
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1:41:51

When Healing Becomes a Choice: My Fight for Mental Clarity and Peace
Are you struggling to prioritize your mental health? In this episode of Unfiltered Friday, I share my personal journey towards healing amidst recent challenges. Discover how therapy, coaching, and the power of reading have become vital tools in...
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Season 2025
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Episode 150
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32:41

From Heroin to Healing: Jam Alker’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Wellness Leader
Before he was a health entrepreneur, Jam Alker was a rising star in Chicago’s rock scene—until a decade-long heroin addiction nearly cost him everything. On this episode of The Men of the House Podcast, Jam shares his powerful story of...
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Season 2025
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Episode 149
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1:32:28

Why Can’t We Just Enjoy Vacation? Learning to Be Present in a Go-Go-Go World
Do you find yourself counting down the days until vacation ends instead of actually enjoying the moment? On this Unfiltered Friday episode of The Men of the House Podcast, host Richard Craft opens up about the surprising press...
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Season 2025
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Episode 148
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23:26

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Dr. Brett Cordes on Addiction, Recovery, and Reinventing Purpose
In this powerful episode of The Men of the House Podcast, host Richard Craft sits down with Dr. Brett Cordes — a once high-achieving, people-pleasing physician whose promising medical career in the Texas Medical Center came to a crashi...
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Season 2025
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Episode 147
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1:32:57

Unfiltered Friday: Control-Alt-Delete Mindset, Self-Imposed Excellence & the Power of Reset
Feeling overwhelmed by life, expectations, or the chaos of the world? In this episode of Unfiltered Friday on The Men of the House Podcast, Richard shares his personal journey into a much-needed “control-alt-delete” vacatio...
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Season 2025
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Episode 146
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1:00:24

From Dopamine to Discipline: John Borden on Mindset, Mushrooms & Reclaiming Your Life
In this no-BS episode of The Men of the House Podcast, we’re joined by John Borden—author of Your Mindset is Your Reality, transformation coach, and living proof that no matter how far off track you go, you can still bu...
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Season 2025
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Episode 146
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1:37:20

Unfiltered Friday: Mental Reset, Shawn Ryan vs. Gavin Newsom & the Power of Civil Conversation
In this Unfiltered Friday episode of The Men of the House Podcast, host Richard unveils a bold new format: exclusive interviews every Monday, followed by raw, unfiltered reflections every Friday. But there's a tw...
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Season 2025
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Episode 145
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44:34
