Rudi Riekstins has been named one of the Top 5 Coaches in the world by Thrive Global and a Top 20 Thought Leader by Business Insider. He’s a leadership visionary, business mentor, and transformational speaker trusted by entrepreneurs, creatives, and even billionaires.

But behind the accolades lies a truth we rarely talk about. Men have been fed a lie — that we must always be strong, stoic, and never show vulnerability.

That conditioning disconnects us from who we truly are, leading to broken relationships, self-sabotage, and lives lived out of alignment.

In this conversation, Rudi shares:

The biggest challenge men face today and why it costs them their power
Why 98% of people don’t actually know who they are
The unconscious programs created in childhood that run our adult lives
How to stop self-sabotage and break destructive patterns
The daily practice that saved his life and can transform yours
Why presence is the most powerful gift you can give yourself
How to align your mind, body, and energy so you become magnetic to what you want

This episode is a roadmap back to authenticity and power. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living someone else’s story, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

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Instagram → @rudiriekstins

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The Lie Men Have Been Told (And How To Finally Break Free)