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Conversations about men and masculinities that seek to answer the question “what makes a good man?”. Deeply spiritual. Profoundly vulnerable. Culturally transformative.

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Episode #23: Becoming the Man, Partner, & Father You’ve Always Wanted to Be With Larry Hagner

This episode is a conversation with podcaster, coach, and author Larry Hagner. Over the past 10 years, Larry has spoken with hundreds of experts and worked with thousands of men through his podcast and programs at The Dad Edge. Now, he has...

Episode #22: ‘The Newfie’: Scott Matchim’s Experience as a Newfoundlander Living Elsewhere

This episode is a conversation with content creator and fellow Newfoundlander, Scott Matchim. Since late 2023, Scott’s been creating short-form videos that showcase the many socio-cultural quirks that are distinct to Newfoundland and its...

Episode #21: The Key to Men’s Health: Restoring the Mind-Body Connection with Mitch Webb

My guest for this episode is Mitch Webb, a nervous system coach and holistic healing guide who helps people heal from chronic stress and trauma by reconnecting with their bodies. He blends science, somatics, and personal experience to help...

Episode #20: From Thailand to Canadian Public Service: A Conversation with Comms Professional, Art Aronson

In this episode, I’m speaking with Art Aronson, a communications professional with the provincial government of British Columbia. Art shares his story of being adopted from Thailand by his American parents and raised in Canada, on Vancouver...

Episode #19: Empowering Young People Through the Arts with Dr. Dermell Brunson

Dr. Dermell Brunson is a dedicated leader in youth development, mental health advocacy, and the arts. As the founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Centre, he has spent years empowering young people through education, creativity, and leadership...

Episode #18: How to Handle Failure & Find Success with Serial Entrepreneur Peter Collins

If you are interested in entrepreneurship, travel, or you are simply a man who sets the bar high for himself, this episode is for you…why? Because my guest in this episode is Peter Collins, one of the most interesting people I’ve had the...

Episode #17: Travel Stories & Shifting Perspectives with Ruben Vazquez

Have you ever lived abroad or considered spending an extended period in another country? I have, but my guest has done it a lot more.

Ruben Vazquez is a martial arts and English teacher I met while living in Vietnam. I asked Ruben to come...

Episode #16: How to Be the 'Right Man' & Find the 'Right Woman' with Dr Ron Johnson

Psychologist & author, Dr Ron Johnson, is back with the final part of our four-part series on his book 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women', and we are tackling the last 'W' of Women.

This...

Episode #15: Understanding & Ending Addiction with Dr Ron Johnson

"It is rare for a man to have only one addiction."

According to Dr Ron Johnson, addictions start as something that is "good" for us but easily become something that we rely upon for relief or momentary happiness. In...

Episode #14: Finding Work That Matters with Dr Ron Johnson

Do you have a job or a profession?

According to psychologist and author Dr Ron Johnson, men should find a profession as soon as they can and never stay in a “job”.

In Ron’s latest book ‘Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work,...

Episode #13: Developing Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Ron Johnson

Most men would consider themselves to be honest, but what about when it comes to feelings?

Talking about feelings isn't common among men - and it's not something we're naturally good at either - but it is a requirement for...

Episode #12: Growth Through Struggle with Matthew Efford

Personal struggles are often the best opportunities for personal growth, but only if we choose to put in the work.

Matthew Efford is a firefighter, business owner, real estate agent, and father who has found immense personal growth...

Episode #11: From Addict to Entrepreneur with Ken Cox

Ken Cox, an entrepreneur and author, offers a profound exploration of addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. He shares his harrowing journey from a debilitating alcohol addiction, which culminated in a life-threatening liver disease...

Episode #10: Creating Change in Work & Life with Stephen Robles

Every man has to figure out what to do for work, but more than just a job, a man’s work is how he communicates himself to the world and makes a positive impact. So what happens when you find yourself in a position that doesn’t do that for...

Episode #9: Fostering Growth in Young Men with Social Worker Shawn Mercer

Young men ending up “in the system” can feel like a cyclical, hopeless situation, but hope is always found in the parents, teachers, social workers, and others who strive to foster them toward a better path.

Shawn Mercer is one of those...

Episode #8: Faith, Doubt, & Deconstruction with Todd Tremblett

Religion.

For some, that word sparks thoughts of faith and community; two concepts that are inherently good, but for others, the thought of religion is anything but good.

In this episode of The Akkeri podcast, we get into the...

Episode #7: Mentoring and Managing Emotions with Jason Walsh

As a police officer and former child and youth care worker, Jason Walsh has seen the challenges that young men face through several different lenses. Growing up in a lower-income family with a single mother and a father who was often in jail,...

Episode #6: The Discipline of Physical Fitness with Joel Prior

Physical fitness is valued in Western culture, but it's often the aesthetic benefits - rather than the mental and overall health benefits - that most people seem to be after. While we know the positive impact that a physical fitness...

Episode #5: Building Mental Fitness with Cortez Hancock

You’ve screwed something up…do you laugh it off and move on or do you hear a little voice saying “way to go, dummy”.

We all have an inner dialogue, but the degree to which it is helpful or harmful depends on the level of your mental...

Episode #4: My Child Is An Addict: Navigating Addiction as a Father with Stephen Randell

Every father faces challenges because being a good father is no easy task, but what if one of those challenges is a drug-addicted child? That was the case for Stephen Randell, who lost his son to drug addiction at just 26 years of age.

In...

Episode #3: Fathers, Fathering, and Friendship with Matthew Denis

What was your relationship with your father like? Maybe it was somewhat strained, like mine, or maybe it was idyllic. The relationships boys have with their fathers have obvious impacts on the men they later become, but it also affects how they...

Episode #2: Balls: Men Finding Courage with Dr. Ron Johnson

Do you consider yourself courageous?

I think most men would say "yes", but what about when it comes to your emotions?

Dr. Ron Johnson is an author and psychologist focused on helping men understand how they feel, value how...

Episode #1: Origins: What is The Akkeri and Who's The Bald Guy

What is The Akkeri and who's the bald guy?

Deep, life-altering questions, I'm sure.

This first, inaugural episode is a story of fatherlessness, the good and bad of religion, adultery, separation, and divorce, failed...