Guest: Lucas Krump, Co-founder of EVRYMAN

Guest Bio

Lucas Krump is the Chief Growth Officer at EVRYMAN, dedicated to fostering men’s personal growth and emotional wellness. As co-founder and former CEO, he helped build EVRYMAN into a global community offering retreats, online programs, and a membership platform to enhance emotional intelligence. After a decade climbing the corporate ladder overseas, Lucas found success but lacked fulfillment. Seeking purpose, he co-founded EVRYMAN to empower men to live meaningful, connected lives. His journey of emotional maturity continues to shape him, and he remains committed to service and lifelong growth. EVRYMAN's work has been featured in The New York Times, GQ, and CBS Evening News.

Show Summary

At some point, every man realizes that the story he’s been telling himself no longer works. In this episode, Lucas Krump, co-founder of EVRYMAN, shares his wake-up call at 36—the moment he realized success, money, and status weren’t enough. He opens up about the emotional disconnection most men experience, why society has failed to teach men healthy ways to express emotions, and how building a community of men can be the key to breaking free. Lucas also dives into the deep-rooted shame, isolation, and internal struggles that hold men back, and what it truly means to redefine masculinity in today’s world. If you’ve ever felt stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure of what’s next, this episode is your guide to finding purpose, connection, and a new path forward.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Why Men Feel Disconnected & Lost

02:12 – Meet Lucas Krump: Co-Founder of EVRYMAN

05:27 – The Masculinity Crisis: What’s Really Happening?

08:55 – Lucas’s Wake-Up Call: When Success Didn’t Bring Happiness

13:20 – Why High-Achievers Struggle with Emotional Connection

17:48 – The Lie Men Believe About Success & Fulfillment

21:33 – How Shame & Childhood Conditioning Shape Masculinity

25:05 – Why Most Men Don’t Have Deep Friendships

29:42 – The Power of Emotional Honesty & Vulnerability

34:11 – Why Therapy Alone Isn’t Enough for Most Men

38:26 – The EVRYMAN Experience: How Men Find Real Connection

42:50 – Practical Steps to Build Emotional Strength & Community

46:39 – Lucas Krump’s Biggest Advice for Men Right Now

49:55 – Closing Thoughts & How to Take Action

Connect with Lucas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaskrum
Instagram: @evryman

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