Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
80%
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About This Podcast

Raising Men is a podcast about parenting, masculinity, and the lifelong journey of raising sons—and ourselves—to be men of courage, character, and purpose. Hosted by Shaun Dawson, each episode features real conversations with parents, leaders, and thinkers redefining what it means to raising men in today’s world.

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Reclaiming a Vision for Young Men with Shaun Dawson

Jun 11, 2026 15m Transcript

In this solo episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson wrestles with a heavy and deeply honest question brought to him by a friend: What do you do when you want to support your teenager's passions,…

Practical Tools for Navigating Big Behaviors with Tosha Schore

Jun 08, 2026 51m Transcript

Tosha Schore is a parent educator, author, and the founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully. She specializes in helping parents navigate the "bad guy myth" by reframing boy aggression as a signal of fear…

Q&A Navigating the "Man Box"

Jun 04, 2026 17m Transcript

In this insightful Q&A episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson dives deep into the complex personal growth challenges that modern fathers face on the playground and at home. Drawing from the…

From Reactive to Radical: The Journey to Intentional Fatherhood with Jon Hord

Jun 01, 2026 53m Transcript

Jon Hord is the founder of the Engaged Father Project. A former high-achieving corporate VP who walked away from a 100-year-old family company after a health-induced epiphany, Jon now coaches dads to…

Q&A: Reclaiming the Safe Harbor

May 28, 2026 14m Transcript

In this mailbag edition of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson addresses two critical parenting dilemmas: emotional withholding and managing high-energy boys. Shaun unpacks the phenomenon of "emotional…

Raising Men Under Hard Circumstances with Lisa Johnson

May 25, 2026 50m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Men, Shawn sits down with Lisa Johnson, a high-conflict divorce strategist, certified domestic violence advocate, and co-founder of Been There, Got Out. After enduring a…

Q&A: Raising a Gentleman with a Backbone

May 21, 2026 12m Transcript

In this special mailbag edition, Shaun dives deep into two core questions that surface at the very beginning of the fatherhood journey: how to establish foundational non-negotiables for raising a son…

The Gap Between Ideal and Reality with Jordan Ritter Conn

May 18, 2026 48m Transcript

This episode of Raising Men features an intimate deep dive with Jordan Ritter Conn, a senior staff writer at The Ringer and author of the groundbreaking 2026 book, American Men. After spending five…

Q&A: The Refining Fire of Fatherhood

May 14, 2026 14m Transcript

This episode dives into the "refining fire" of parenting, where Shaun Dawson explores the collective wisdom of past guests to answer two heavy-hitting listener questions about balancing strength with…

The Wild and Tender Work of Fatherhood with Dan Doty

May 11, 2026 37m Transcript

In a culture that has "clear-cut" the traditional forests of masculinity, 40% of young men now report having no one to turn to for guidance. We are navigating a landscape where traditional rites of…

Q&A: Heart-Level Connection Strategies for Dads and Sons

May 07, 2026 12m Transcript

Key Topics CoveredMoving from inherited parenting patterns to helping sons build their own operating systems for lifeBalancing reactive responses with logical and empathetic thinking through the…

How A Father's Self-Ownership Shapes A Son's Strength with Ralph Brewer

May 04, 2026 44m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Men, Sean Dawson sits down with Ralph Brewer, founder of the Help for Men Brotherhood and creator of Dad Starting Over. Ralph shares his journey from divorce and single…

Q&A: The Inner Battle of Masculinity and Digital Parenting

Apr 30, 2026 17m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Men, Shaun Dawson explores the complex topics of masculinity, consent, and digital influence in parenting. He offers practical advice on teaching boys emotional…

Mindful Masculinity for Modern Dads with Todd Adams

Apr 27, 2026 49m Transcript

In this conversation, Todd Adams — Executive Director of Men Living and co-host of Zen Parenting Radio — unpacks what “conscious masculinity” truly means when you’re raising boys today. From the man…

The Superpower of Starting from Zero

Apr 23, 2026 8m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson reflects on a powerful conversation with Deland McCullough. Shaun shares a poignant story about a young entrepreneur in Chicago who built a thriving…

Navigating The Strong-Willed Path to Manhood with Kirk Martin

Apr 20, 2026 47m Transcript

In today’s episode of the Raising Men podcast, we sit down with Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. For more than two decades, Kirk has helped over a…

Helping Boys Express Feelings Without Defaulting to Anger

Apr 16, 2026 16m Transcript

In this Q&A episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson dives into some of the most pressing parenting challenges shared by listeners. Drawing on insights from past guests like Steve Biddulph, Eric…

What Boys Need Now: A Mindful Parenting Framework with Hunter Clarke-Fields

Apr 13, 2026 45m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Men, Shaun sits down with mindfulness teacher, author, and parenting expert Hunter Clarke-Fields, bestselling author of Raising Good Humans and host of the Mindful Mama…

Q&A for Parents Raising Boys: Sensitivity, Defiance, and the Father Figure Gap

Apr 09, 2026 14m Transcript

In this solo Q&A episode, Shaun Dawson answers some of the most common and emotionally charged parenting questions from the Raising Men community. Drawing on insights from past guests including…

Navigating the Masculinity Crisis with Deland McCullough

Apr 06, 2026 1h 39m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Men, Shaun sits down with former NFL player and current Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough. Deland shares a powerful journey that began with adoption,…

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