The Mythic Masculine

The Mythic Masculine

Hosted by: Ian MacKenzie

Explorations on mythology, culture and the emerging masculinities. Hosted by visionary filmmaker Ian MacKenzie. themythicmasculine.substack.com

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Upcoming Trainings: Awakening The Wild Erotic & The Deep Masculine

Spring is stirring, and I’m excited to announce the next offerings with my good friend and collaborator Deus Fortier.After two successful immersive weekends for men held last year, formerly titled MXM, we’re pleased...
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#64 | The Descent & Redemption of Barbie - Carly Mountain

Barbie is back in the news again. The Oscars race is on and the film was nominated for numerous awards including Best Picture. Ryan Gosling received the nod for Best Actor, while Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig were...
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#63 | From Queer To Here - Al Jeffery

ā€œEvery group and every single gathering is an opportunity to remake and re-story culture.ā€ - Al JefferyMy guest today is Al Jeffery, an integrative psychotherapist, meditation guide and regenerative leadership...
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#62 | From Darkness, A Prayer For Light - Rabbi Zelig Golden (Wilderness Torah)

My guest today is Rabbi Zelig Golden, the co-founder of Wilderness Torah, an organization dedicated to supporting Jewish people to heal, learn, and grow together through reconnection to the earth.Ā Zelig also holds a...
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#61 | An Animist Retelling of Iron John - Stephanie MacKay

My guest today is Stephanie McKay, an educator and mentor in earth-based skills and ancestral ways.Ā She is the co-founder of Fianna Wilderness School on Vancouver Island, as well as a monthly Mythology Club, where...
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Michael Skye On Calling All Men Summit Dec 4-10, 2023

This is a bonus conversation and a special invitation to attend the forthcoming Calling All Men Summit, of which I’m a featured speaker among many other men. Watch the trailer for the event:An overview:Over 7 days...
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#60 | The Evolution of Masculinity - Christopher Ryan (Sex At Dawn)

My guest today is Christopher Ryan, an acclaimed author and speaker who has led a diverse and unconventional life, from working odd jobs around the world to earning a Ph.D. in Psychology and being a self-proclaimed...
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#59 | The Wisdom of the Monster with Kai Cheng Thom

My guest today is Kai Cheng Thom, a certified somatic sex educator, qualified mediator, clinical hypnotherapist, and poet based in Toronto. She's the author of six award winning books in various genres, including the...
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Bonus: Awakening The Wild Erotic with Deus Fortier

I’m pleased to release this conversation with my friend and longtime collaborator Deus Fortier as we discuss our recent MXM immersion for men.The detailed show notes are below.As well, we’ve announced new dates for...
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#58 | The Courage of Radical Transparency with Melissa Maya

As lovers, can we move beyond the need to get it right - and instead be absolutely captivated with the desire to be real with each other? My guest today is Melissa Maya, a writer & artist who works as a feminine...
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#57 | In Devotion To The Breath - Robin Clements

The ability to slow down and self-regulate is a very important act of self-love and self-care that is accessible to anyone. - Robin ClementsMy guest today is Robin Clements, an international leader in the field of...
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#56 | The Sacred Role of Satire - The Alichemist

Dear listeners, My guest today is Muhammad Ali Sardar, aka The Alichemist, a satirist who speaks to the themes of money, power, sex, race and religion.Ā In particular, he caught my eye through his various Instagram...
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