Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Man: A Quest to Find Meaning is the podcast for men who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their place in the world — and are ready to reconnect with purpose, emotional strength, and a more authentic way of being.
Hosted by James Ainsworth, each episode explores the deeper questions of modern masculinity through honest, unfiltered conversations. You’ll hear from men who’ve overcome inner battles — and from women offering powerful perspectives that challenge, inspire, and expand how we think about growth, relationships, and healing.
From purpose and vulnerability to fatherhood, fear, and identity, this is a space for men who want more than just surface-level success. It’s for those on a journey to live with intention, courage, and truth.
New episodes weekly. Real talk. No ego. Just the quest.
Episodes
59 episodes
Mind Games & Mental Anchors: The Secret Psychology of a Champion | David Legro - Part 2
What if the key to elite performance, emotional healing, and personal transformation wasn’t pushing harder — but learning to rewire your mind?In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James is joined by cycling...
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Episode 59
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47:49
Mastering Pain, Pressure & Performance: NLP and the Athlete’s Mind | David Legro - Part 1
What does it take to bounce back from broken bones, broken hearts, and broken beliefs — and still chase gold?In this raw, honest, and often hilarious episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with Da...
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Episode 58
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47:40
You’re Not Broken: Why Healing is Possible for Everybody | Mark Hashimi
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner Mark Hashimi to explore how true healing happens when we go beneath the surface—and how a...
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Episode 57
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56:53
Heartbroken but Not Hopeless: How to Take the First Step After a Breakup
Healing After Heartbreak — Taking Ownership & Feeling My EmotionsIn this solo episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I open up about one of the most painful experiences of my life—dealing with a breakup that ...
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Episode 56
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The Truth About Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and The 5 F's of Fear | David "Pep" Anderson (Part 2)
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with poet and wellbeing mentor David Anderson, also known as Pep the Poet, for a conversation that weaves together fear, humor, h...
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Episode 55
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40:44
Fear Tells Lies: Healing Anxiety & Reclaiming Joy | David "Pep" Anderson (Part 1)
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with David Anderson—also known as Pep the Poet—to explore the many faces of fear and how it quietly shapes our lives. David shares his personal journey through anxiety, alcoholism, sel...
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Episode 54
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42:17
Returning to the Self: Silence, Nature, and Emotional Recovery | Selwyn Warren
In this powerful and emotionally rich episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I sit down with therapist Selwyn Duke for an open, vulnerable conversation about what happens when life breaks us open—and how those moments become the cata...
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Episode 53
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48:58
The Truth About Love: Why Your Relationship Shapes Your Entire Life - Part 2 | Matt & Rebecca Albiges
In this powerful episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James is joined by therapeutic coaches Rebecca and Matthew from Align with Love for a raw, heart-opening conversation about emotional connection, masculine embodiment, ...
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Episode 52
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43:37
The Truth About Love: Why Your Relationship Shapes Your Entire Life - Part 1 | Matt & Rebecca Albiges
In this powerful and emotionally raw episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, we explore how the quality of your relationships directly shapes the quality of your life — from your energy and mental health to your career, confide...
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Episode 51
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51:01
The Lost Art of Listening: Presence, Nature & the Masculine Journey - Part 2 | Josh Fineman
In Part 2 of my conversation with coach and community leader Josh Fireman, we explore what it really takes to create safety — within ourselves and with others — to have the kinds of conversations that can heal. We talk...
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Episode 50
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35:42
The Lost Art of Listening: Presence, Nature & the Masculine Journey - Part 1 | Josh Fineman
In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I’m joined by men’s coach and community leader Josh Leigh for a powerful exploration into the transformative practice of deep listening—not just as a communication tool, but as a ...
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Episode 49
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46:28
Why Things Don’t Always Work Out — Lessons from Setbacks, Emotions & Evolving
Why Things Don’t Always Work Out — Lessons from Setbacks, Emotions & EvolvingSometimes, things just don’t go to plan. In this honest solo episode, James shares a real-time reflection after hitting a bump in the podcast journey...
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Episode 48
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30:04
High Standards, Mental Health, and Growth: A Conversation with Cain Leathem - Part 2
In this powerful part two, Cain Leathem returns to dive deeper into the inner blocks that keep so many men stuck. From the hidden roots of self-sabotage to the impact of walking away from someone we care about, Cain shares raw stories and hard-...
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Episode 47
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43:59
High Standards, Mental Health, and Growth: A Conversation with Cain Leathem - Part 1
What does it mean to truly raise the bar in life? In this powerful conversation, Cain Leathem — a high-performance coach, veteran, and mental health educator — joins James to explore what it takes to move from self-sabotage and stagnat...
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Episode 46
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42:17
Why We Resist: Breaking Through the Barriers That Keep Us Stuck
🎙️ Episode Title: Why We Resist: Breaking Through the Barriers That Keep Us StuckIn this solo episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James gets real about something most of us face but rarely talk about—resistance.<...
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Episode 45
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25:39
Big Goals, Big Results: The Proven Path to Lasting Success
In this powerful episode of Man: Quest to Find Meaning, I sit down with international speaker and goal-setting expert David Hyner to unpack what it really takes to achieve big, meaningful success....
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Episode 44
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53:24
From Numb to Alive: How Men Can Reclaim Vitality & Emotional Freedom | Gayatri Beegan
In this powerful episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, we explore the struggles men face with expressing their full masculine potency and emotional aliveness. James sits down with erotic mystic and men's sexuality coach Gayatri, to ...
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Episode 43
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58:54
Relationship Breakups, Grief & Letting Go: A Man’s Journey Through Heartache | Shakti Sundari
Shakti Sundari offers practical tools for reconnecting with your emotional world, including meditation, breathwork, somatic practices, and conscious movement. They dive into why many men suppress anger and grief, and how those emotions—when pro...
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Episode 42
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1:00:46
Unlocking Fatherhood: Secrets to a Stronger Connection with Your Kids
About Ori LatterOri Latter is a transformational coach and men’s group facilitator who helps men reclaim the part of themselves they’ve hidden behind success. He works with leaders, founders, and fathers who look strong on the...
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Episode 41
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1:03:35
The Shocking Truth About Diabetes—and the Mindset Shift That Could Transform Your Life
Diabetes Doesn’t Define You: Mindset, Motivation & the Power to Take Control In this powerful episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, we dive deep into the emotional and physical journey of living with type 1 di...
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Episode 40
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58:20
Small Steps, Big Changes: How to Start Your Health Journey Today
The episode dives into topics like overcoming shame in the gym, how movement improves mental health, and why building resilience through setbacks is the true secret to long-term transformation. Steve shares personal stories from his own journey...
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Episode 39
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56:05
The Secret to Manifesting Your Ideal Life: Mindset Shifts, Obsession & Brotherhood
🎙️ New Episode: The Secret to Manifesting Your Ideal Life: Mindset Shifts, Obsession & Brotherhood – with Michael Johnson In this deeply raw and inspiring episode, I sit down with Michael Johnson — martial a...
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Episode 38
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1:06:12
How to Overcome Addiction & Take Back Control of Your Life
Episode Title: Breaking Addictions & Facing Resistance with James BanksIn this deeply honest and transformative episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I’m joined by James Banks — a recovery coach, group f...
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Episode 37
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52:35
Why Men Feel Lost – And How to Reclaim Purpose & Confidence
In this episode, I sit down with former military leader and human performance coach, Rob to explore what it takes to build confidence, resilience, and authentic leadership in today’s world.🔥 Key Topics Discussed:...
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Episode 36
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51:36
Midlife Crisis or Awakening? How to Find Purpose & Meaning Beyond Success
Episode Title: Vulnerability, Habits, and Finding Purpose with Stefan HinesIn this week’s episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I sit down with Stefan Hines, a former British Army veteran turned business and lif...
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Episode 35
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