Send us a text In this episode of With Love, Men, co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos dive into the surprisingly complex world of sharing—why it’s so damn hard for men, and why it might be the most transformational thing they can do. From childhood messages about “manning up” to the unspoken fear of losing an edge, Jake and Nick explore the emotional minefields that keep men quiet—and the magic that happens when they speak. Nick reflects on how writing about his cancer journey turned...
Send us a text In this inaugural episode of With Love, Men, co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos dive into the big, beautiful, messy question: What does it mean to be a man today? Drawing from their 25+ years leading men’s groups and their own personal journeys, Jake and Nick explore success, role modeling, emotional expression, fatherhood, heartbreak, vulnerability, and how real change often requires crisis—or courage. Expect raw conversation, laughter, deep reflection, and an invita...
Send us a text When men become fathers, what impact does that have on their identity, way of living, and sense of self? Is it something they prepare for or something that’s sprung on them? Few relationships impact a man as much as his relationship with his father, whether his father was absent or present. Many times, the nature of this relationship carries far into his life and impacts how he chooses to be a father, in his own right, or whether he chooses to be a father at all. While convers...
Send us a text Coach Nick Papadopoulos, Coach Jake Fishbein, and Dr. Jessica Koblenz to explore ‘Men & The Cave’ in this 75-minute conversation. When men are living in the cave, what impact does it have on their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being? When men don’t take care of themselves, what’s the impact on them and others? For men, it can be challenging and societally unacceptable to ask for help or to admit when something is wrong and isn’t working. Instead of ackno...
Send us a text Coach Nick, Coach Jake, and special guest Stephanie D’Ambra explore Men & Friendship in this episode of The Arena Series. What does friendship mean to men in general? How has COVID-19 impacted men’s relationship to friendship? There are many stereotypes and jokes about male friendship, but most of the time we don’t talk about what’s at the core and what’s possible when men connect with each other (and women) in different ways. In this hour-long conversation, we’ll talk a...
Send us a text In this hour-long conversation, Coach Nick Papadopoulos, Coach Jake Fishbein, and Dr. Jessica Koblenz explore Men & Intimacy. What does intimacy mean to men? What gets in the way of men experiencing and creating the intimacy they desire? Men often find themselves in a competitive mindset, focused on winning and accomplishment. While this mindset can lead to tremendous tangible results, it can also get in the way of men creating intimate relationships. In this conve...