Hosted by Kevin Young and J'aime Rothbard. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.

The Men in the World series began by asking, "What happened to men?" It concludes by offering some honest perspectives on what becomes possible when men find their way back to themselves.

Kevin, Warren and Luke are men who have done the work, are still doing the work, and have built their lives around supporting others to do the same.

With J'aime holding space, the three men explore:

- The affirmation economy: What happens when a man builds his entire life on other people's approval - Why it's important to reinstate lost rites of passage - The manosphere as a poorly fitting band-aid for boys who don't know what else to do with their pain - Catalysts of Change, and why single moments alone aren't enough - What it means to heal together alone… And the value of community

This conversation closes the series in the best way possible, with the sense that change is possible, that men are finding their way, and that the work is worth doing.

About Luke Sniewski, Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Mentor & Facilitator, Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist

Luke has integrated a wealth of personal, academic, and professional experiences into a distinctive methodology that Integrates Compassionate Inquiry, somatic practices and healthy lifestyle strategies. His approach empowers his clients to expand their vitality, authenticity and inner peace.

Influenced by a meditation practice and esteemed teachers such as Gabor Maté, Rupert Spira, and Graham Mead, Luke has learned that true transformation begins with silence, stillness, and the courage to look inward.

While this introspection may sometimes reveal uncomfortable truths, Luke believes genuine change happens through engaging deeply with one's body. 'The Inner Work' is central to Luke's approach, fundamentally altering how clients relate to their minds, bodies, and the world around them.

This process demands ruthless honesty, radical self-acceptance and extraordinary patience. However, the awareness of the present moment remains the greatest asset one can bring to any relationship.

Currently, Luke is a dedicated practitioner, mentor, facilitator, and lifelong learner of Compassionate Inquiry, a method that helps individuals uncover the root causes of their suffering and break free from self-destructive cycles.

About Warren McCaig Compassionate Inquiry® and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Researcher/Practitioner

Warren believes deeply in the transformative power of community. Trained as a counsellor and currently studying in one of the world's top-ranked neuroscience departments, he has spent over two decades working in community development. After co-founding a multi-national charity, Warren has transitioned into providing therapy and psychedelic assisted therapy for individuals, couples and families affected by trauma and addiction.

Shaped by his own healing journey, Warren focuses on trauma-informed compassionate approaches to healing. A Compassionate Inquiry® facilitator, he has guided more than 1,100 psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions worldwide, worked in more than 11 countries and supported clients from over 35 countries. He also leads a global focus group of over 300 therapists training in psychedelic- assisted therapy and offers both training and apprenticeship opportunities for healthcare professionals.

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Resources Websites: Warren's Professional Website Warren's Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Profile Luke's Professional Website Luke's Profile, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Directory Related Links:

Somawise

Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

Stillness Experiment

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""You should be afraid and comply, and hide everything else." That's a pretty rough message to get about dealing with maleness, especially when you are one." - Warren McCaig

"A lot of men come through my doors that are very low on self worth and hard at work trying to compensate for that with whatever they've been told success looks like, accumulation of wealth, accumulation of power, accumulation of romantic partners, take your pick. Trying to backfill with external achievement from a wounded sense of self." - Warren McCaig

"Men are disproportionately represented in 'deaths of despair.' Men are in despair, and despairing men are creating a despairing world." - Warren McCaig

"I essentially taught my family how to say 'I love you' to each other." - Luke Sniewski

"My son became this catalyst for healing between generations. It was a really powerful moment." - Luke Sniewski

"The greatest gift of being a dad is seeing your son grow up as a compassionate and loving human being." - Kevin Young's Father, quoted by Kevin

"You are deeply, tremendously, infallibly lovable as you are, who you are. You deserve to be loved. You deserve to live in a world of love." - J'aime Rothbard's message to all men

"I felt tears when you said that. That's how much men need that message." - Warren McCaig (Responding to J'aime)

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