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The Vulnerable Man

Welcome to The Vulnerable Man podcast, hosted by Christopher Veal.

Each episode explores themes around vulnerability and the relationships men have with it individually and collectively. It is not about an either/or mindset. Through conversations we strive to better understand how men want to show up more powerfully and on purpose in the world. Featuring stories with men from all walks of life sharing their experiences, their successes and failures, alongside personal observations and experiences from the host, the podcast seeks to help each of us understand how leaning into greater vulnerability strengthens us and creates more connection with the people in our world.

Feb 3, 2025

In this episode I am sharing some of the things that I’ve learned after more than four years, and 100 plus episodes of the podcast. I also share how it’s changed me along the way.


Jan 20, 2025

Erin is a DEI practitioner, she’s passionate about inclusion, she’s a wife and a mother, and a soon to be published author.

In our conversation we talk about destigmatizing mental health, her diagnosis of ADHD as an adult, navigating parenting a neurodivergent child, extending grace to others and...


Jan 6, 2025

Tansley is president and ceo of Community Financial Credit Union, a mother, a runner, a pizza lover, and a believer of bringing the impossible to life.

We talk about how vulnerability has enhanced her leadership, modeling humanity for her daughter, learning not to solve other people’s problems, her passion for...


Dec 2, 2024

Ben is a Vice President for Enrollment Management in higher education, a father, a lifelong learner, and a fellow Sig Ep from North Dakota Alpha.

We discuss dealing with the aftermath of his brother’s suicide and how it impacted Ben, communication in relationships, talking about versus arguing about issues, getting...


Nov 18, 2024

Robert is a Fractional CFO, creator of Your Financial Freedom, a podcast host, and author of the book, unHidden.

Some of the things we talk about are how his wife keeps inviting him into greater vulnerability, how therapy changed his life, his tips for starting to do self-work, overcoming his past addiction, intimacy,...