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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.

Aug 17, 2026

After six years of doing this podcast, I’ve recognized that this arc is ready to complete, and it is time for me to explore what might be next. I offer a huge thank you to all the folks that have supported me in this endeavor, and while I wrap up the podcast, I’m far from done championing greater vulnerability and...


Aug 3, 2026

Alexander is a life coach, an acupuncturist, a husband and father, and an author.

In our conversation we talk about wholeness, his relationship with his daughter, connecting with our bodies, shadow work and parts work, and he talks about his upcoming book.

Website: https://www.alexanderlove.org/ 


Jul 20, 2026

Philip is a father of three teenagers, a husband, a consultant, an author, and host of the Mid-life Men podcast.

We talk about phases in life, models of masculinity, learning to be vulnerable, he discusses opening up with his male friends, and starting his podcast.

Website: https://www.mid-lifemen.com/

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Jun 15, 2026

Richard is a father and husband, a grandfather, a coach to physicians and executives, and a fellow imperfect human.

Our conversation wanders through vulnerability as a parent, how his sons are showing up as fathers, learning from failure, how he chose to weave vulnerability into his work as a physician and leader,...


Jun 1, 2026

Quentin is a father, a former Marine, a start-up junkie, and the Founder of Pause i/O.

We talk about how vulnerability has evolved for him, cycles of change, stepping into the role of elder, what it means to be an elder, and rites of passage.

Website: https://pauseio.com/

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