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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.

Jan 16, 2023

Jake is a Czech immigrant to Canada, the Executive Director of Next Gen Men, a speaker, and a facilitator.

We bounce through his journey with depression in his 20’s, balancing empathy with accountability, the civil war brewing around masculinity, how patriarchy hurts men too, and the idea that masculinity is a...


Jan 2, 2023

In this episode I am talking with Nick Kettles. Nick is a husband and father, a coach, a trainer, and a fierce pursuer of truth.

Our conversation visits the topic of practicing self-care, the far-reaching impact of domestic violence, normalizing talk about mental health, how suffering is not a pissing contest, and...