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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.

Dec 1, 2025

Shaun is a serial entrepreneur, a father and husband, and host of the Raising Men podcast.

We get to talking about the power of community, paying it forward, giving and receiving help, what inspired him to start his podcast, the “more love” bell, and life lessons at the driving range.

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Nov 17, 2025

Chris is a father, a physician, a husband, and someone who’s still trying to figure things out.

In our conversation we discuss messaging young that boys get around emotions, how his past medical training runs counter to being vulnerable, being more Ted Lasso-like, how he brings vulnerability into practicing...


Nov 3, 2025

Carson is a college student, a philanthropist, a mental health advocate, and a suicide survivor.

We don’t go light into this one. We explore the story of his suicide attempt, how creating a TikTok video shifted his purpose, his work advocating for mental health resources for Children’s Miracle Network, building...


Oct 20, 2025

Raymond is a former HR professional, an entrepreneur, a father, a podcast host, and an author.

In our conversation we dive into receiving someone’s vulnerability, staying away from fixing others, designing boundaries, how his dad’s incarceration shaped him, pushing through fear, and finding his why, plus a few...


Oct 6, 2025

Chris is a consultant, an Agile Coach, and a great human.

We talk about navigating depression, being vulnerable with our kids, parenting lessons learned, empowering subordinate leaders, and showing emotions. And we laugh quite a bit as well.

Website: https://chrismurman.com/

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