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Man AliveAuthor: Shana James
If you're not satisfied with your love or sex-life, and could use some insights into what makes women want more of you, tell me more about yourself here and we'll schedule a time to talk: shanajamescoaching.com/consult Don't forget to check out my new podcast, Practicing Love! -- Even men at the top of their game find themselves wanting more from life. Whether it's more meaning, a bigger impact, unshakable confidence, a hotter sex life, more money, deeper love, solid friendships or a powerful legacy What is true success? How can a man actually reach the end of his life and look back without regret -- having lived and loved fully, rather than having been stuck in fear or a life he was "supposed to" lead? Man Alive is a series of bold, raw and gritty conversations with experts on success, power, sex, love and legacy for men who...are clear they want amazing lives?! For the past 15 years Shana James, a dating and relationship expert, has worked with thousands of men and women around the world and collaborated with hundreds of teachers and coaches. She has led workshops for dating companies like Table for Six and Match.com and been matchmaker for an MTV reality show. Shana doesn't buy into the need for rules, games or limitations. She works with men individually to find their unique power, confidence and leadership abilities, breaking open the boxes that keep them stuck, dissatisfied, or settling for less than amazing in any area of life. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Philosophy, Sexuality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#316: A Different Approach to Consent and Accountability
Episode 315
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
Most men want to be trusted, have meaningful relationships, and treat the people they care about well. But wanting to do the right thing and knowing how to navigate boundaries, vulnerability, and accountability aren't always the same thing. In this episode of Man Alive, I'm joined by Martin Henson, executive director of B Men, community organizer, and former therapist, to explore consent and how honest conversations among men can open the door to better connections and relationships. Martin shares what he learned from creating spaces where men could talk honestly about times they'd caused harm and times their own boundaries had been crossed. One of the most striking insights from our conversation is that many men are taught to push through discomfort rather than recognize their own limits. Martin reflects that he hadn't learned what his own "No" sounded like. This raises the question: How can we learn to recognize and respect someone else's boundaries if we haven't learned to recognize our own? We explored how traditional expectations of masculinity can make vulnerability difficult, and what restorative justice offers as we look beyond punishment toward accountability, repair, and preventing future harm. This isn't about excusing harmful behavior or diminishing accountability. It's about understanding what helps us recognize their impact, take responsibility, and make different choices. In this conversation, we explore: What consent means and why recognizing our own boundaries matters How masculinity can shape our relationship with discomfort and vulnerability Why meaningful accountability requires more than telling people to be better How restorative justice can support repair and prevent future harm How we can take the needs of the person who was harmed seriously while addressing the behavior of the person who caused harm This conversation is about men, but the questions reach all of us: What helps people take responsibility? And how can we create relationships and communities where compassion and accountability coexist? Connect with Martin: https://bmenfoundation.org/ https://www.martinhspeaks.com/ Connect with Shana to talk about having more and better connections and relationships: https://shanajamescoaching.com/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/burbleLicense code: CNP489SMTIUXHOMC
