Episodes
What a crazy month in the civilized world, huh? Who ever would have thought such juggernauts as Nickelodeon, P Diddy, AND Andrew Huberman would come to light for being toxic and horrible — at the same time. For us at UNcivilized, this is a sign that the civilized veil is falling, truth is emerging, and as men — it’s time for us to deal with what’s in our own shadowy closets. In this solo episode I talk about what I see and most importantly, how you can make positive changes in your own life...
Published 04/22/24
I’ve often talked about and taught the notion of Attachment vs Authenticity when it comes to Nice Guy work. And the idea of attachment is real — but it’s taken me a few years of working with it and hearing about it quite often for it truly to stick. Thus I’m now shifting to talking about Belonging vs Authenticity — especially with but not exclusive to Nice Guys. In this short solo episode I break down why your need to belong may be strangling you of your authentic expression and I give you...
Published 04/15/24
An Instagram follower asked me the difference between aspects of Traditional Masculinity and our UNcivilized Masculinity and rather than write him back a novel, I decided to record this solo episode for you. In it, I jump right to the point and outline what’s great about Traditional Masculinity and — what needed to be upgraded about it. Thus the creation of UNcivilized Masculinity. I outline what makes us different and why…key word — relationship. Enjoy. Please do share this with one...
Published 04/08/24
Francis Weller has been an inspiration for me for years now. The way he speaks and shares his work around initiation and living a soulful life hits me in my core. It stops my frantic mind and makes me feel like the world is going to be okay…even if it may not be. In this episode I get to sit down with Francis and have a frank conversation about men, about getting in touch with our deeper parts, and with what we need to do to make sure we as a species don’t got extinct.  You know, light...
Published 04/01/24
In this short and punchy solo episode, I answer another question from Instagram: “What were the most transformative parts of men’s work for you?” I dive into the top three for you so you can decide for yourself if these are pieces you want to try on yourself. Outgrowing substances like alcohol, weed, and porn Getting to be authentically me in men’s groups Having Michael Gay say, “Set the tone…” and turning the embodiment lightbulb on Enjoy. Please do share this with one person in your...
Published 03/25/24
Last week I was on a call with a man who asked me this profound question, “Where do I begin my men’s work journey? There are so many places I can start from?”In this episode I break down a great starting point for you if you’re about to embark on your men’s work journey, or where to return to if you’ve currently been on a break and aren’t sure where to pick back up. I also share a new frame for you that takes the edge and anxiety out of how overwhelming the decision may be. Enjoy.Please...
Published 03/18/24
In this short solo episode, I break down the two main blocks I see when people try to figure out their purpose. Knowing why you’re here and what you’re here to do is a BIG deal. And being stuck without knowing either can lead to a lot of undue suffering. This episode will help ease that suffering and give you a path forward when you’re in between major chapters of your life. Enjoy. Please do share this with one person in your life, or twenty.  Cheers, Traver If you look at the...
Published 03/11/24
I actually did walk through the woods to go to school, and sometimes it was freezing. I figured out pretty early on that there are a lot of guys who get things handed to them where I didn't. I also figured out I wasn't the smartest but I had the willingness and ability to outwork just about anybody. But we all had one thing in common. Failure to launch. We all hit "failure to launch" in our lives, multiple times. The way you get out of that rut is... Listen to this podcast. And learn. And...
Published 03/04/24
After BDSM teacher Andy Buru came into The UNcivilized Nation and dropped this notion for all of us, I’ve been seeing how potent of an idea this is — balancing space holding and selfishness actually is. AND how confronting it is for so many people to lean into the one that’s not their natural way. In this short solo episode I break down why being able to do both will change your sex life, your income, and your relationships at large. Enjoy. Please do share this with one person in your life,...
Published 02/26/24
This is an important episode and please stay to the end of it where we go into a depth we never planned on. Last week Duey quoted a book he’s reading about how men mostly fear the experience of being afraid. I put my knife and fork down and asked him to tell me more.  As he did, I knew we had to record this episode and share it with you all. It starts a bit slow but then we get into hard hitting concepts that you can use to shift your life immediately. Enjoy. Please do share this with one...
Published 02/19/24
Making a brief return to interviewing, I get to sit down here with a man who has been a mortician since the age of 18. Wild huh? We talk a lot about grief, the power of full expression and how we can shift the societal tide that’s preventing so many people from feeling what’s only natural in their lives. Enjoy. Please do share this with one person in your life, or twenty.  Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No thank you," then you should subscribe to our...
Published 02/12/24
In this episode I tackle one of my favorite topics — being a Nice Guy (or Cool Girl). Since this is my background and our most popular course, I’m diving in and giving you three concrete ideas for you to apply right now to start to shift this paradigm in your life. You will NOT get what you want in life JUST making other people happy. The life you want will cost you the one you have. You’re so much closer to the life you want than you think. Enjoy. Please do share this with one...
Published 02/05/24
In this episode I sit down with Lama Justin von Bujdoss and talk about many things. Namely, his experience in a 49 day dark retreat, his time working in hospice, as well as his career as a prison chaplain. The man has seen and experienced beauty and loss on a grand scale. This is a fabulous interview where he talks about how we can all deal with the darker pieces of our lives and the potential challenges we will all inevitably face. Enjoy. Please do share this with one person in your life,...
Published 01/29/24
One of the pains so many people experience is from looking back on their lives and thinking they wasted time with a particular chapter. I hear this in workshops and with my private clients.  “Gosh, if I hadn’t spent those 5 years studying agriculture and instead had 5 more years in my current profession of real estate development.” Or something like this. In this punchy solo episode I share about my own journey to becoming the founder of The UNcivilized Movement and how it was anything but...
Published 01/22/24
This episode is powerful. In it I get to sit down with the great Ralek Gracie. Born into Jiujitsu royalty Ralek has spent his life on the mat, in the ring, and in the cage. His life was about little else than jiujitsu and being a Gracie. Yet a business failure and the subsequent introspection took his life down a completely separate path, one of art, authenticity, and unapologetic expression. In this episode you’ll get a VIP pass into Ralek’s journey and how you can immediately apply the...
Published 01/15/24
Hey UNcivilized Fam, So many men who get themselves into Men’s Work fall into this early trap. Please give this short solo episode a listen on how you can avoid — forgetting your balls! In this episode I break down UNcivilized Ethos Tenet #8 and remind me all the beautiful benefits of living a powerful life. HHB, Fellas. Not just H. Enjoy and please share this with someone in your life. Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No thank you," then you should...
Published 01/08/24
Good day and welcome to 2024. In this raw yearly opener, I invite you to join me and all of us at UNcivilized to walk along side of us in a new way. A powerful way. In this episode I share my year name and why I chose it as well as ask you to join me on your own powerful path. Enjoy. Please do share this with one person in your life, or twenty.  Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a...
Published 01/01/24
A Christmas episode for you! Whether you’re taking a break from family or today is a hard day for you, here is an episode to lighten your heart and give you something constructive to work on. I asked the men of The UNcivilized Nation what 10 skills every UNcivilized Man should have. These are 10 (actually 11) of them. They’re solid. Enjoy and please share this episode with one person in your life. Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No thank you," then you...
Published 12/25/23
The UNcivilized Ethos is the core of the movement and a tool thousands of men and women all over the globe tap into and use for their success and to get them back on track when the slip off. In this quick and dirty solo episode I tell the story of how the Ethos came about and give you two quick thoughts on each tenet. Enjoy and please share this episode with one person in your life. Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No thank you," then you should subscribe...
Published 12/18/23
A few months ago I was at breakfast with the great Duey Freeman, chewing on some bacon and talking about the future of the Nation. He asked me a million dollar question: “How do you now define an UNcivilized Man?” I answered, “Well, he’s raw…he’s real…” And Duey finished my sentence, “And he’s relational.” In this short solo episode I breakdown what this means and how you can apply it in your life starting today. Enjoy and please share this with someone in your life. Cheers, Traver If...
Published 12/11/23
It happens. It happens to all of us. In fact it’s happened to me a few times in the past two years as well — that terrible feeling of being lost in your life. In this short and sweet solo episode I share how I got myself back on track after getting jostled pretty hard by some deaths and a near death accident. I know these ideas work as I’ve also now taught them in numerous workshops. Enjoy and please share this with someone in your life. Cheers, Traver
Published 12/04/23
Men, there’s a big misconception out there that ferocity and passion are aggressive if they’re displayed by men. Fierceness is a key ingredient to your UNcivilized life. In this short solo episode I break down the difference between being fierce and being aggressive with the key word being — heart. Enjoy and please share this with someone in your life. Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't...
Published 11/27/23
Parties, cocktails, your aunt’s famous apple pie…it often feels like the holidays stack the deck against your fitness and health goals. For a lot of folks, men and women alike, Jan 1 is not a great day.  They wake up feeling fat, bloated, and disappointed in both themselves and the hole they have to crawl out of. In this short episode with The UNcivilized Body Coach Zeb Pascual, we give you three key ways to NOT gain 15lbs over the holidays while still enjoying yourself. Enjoy and please...
Published 11/20/23
Howdy folks, In this short but hard hitting episode I invite you into YOUR UNcivilized life. I break down the massive workshop we held last weekend, give you insight into the state of The UNcivilized Movement and share what essentially is a five day workshop in under 3 minutes. You definitely want to give this a listen. Why? Because YOU are The UNcivilized Movement. Enjoy and please share this with someone in your life. Cheers, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "No...
Published 11/13/23