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The Mythic Masculine

Ian MacKenzie
Masculinity
Mythopoetic Men's Movement
Fatherhood
Eros
Men's Work
Rites Of Passage
Healing
Community Building
Rituals In Healing
Community
Mythopoetics
The Deep Masculine
Masculine Identity
Personal Growth
Mentorship
Robert Bly
Intimacy
Jungian Psychology
Mythology
Patriarchy

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes128Founded7 years ago
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Two decades ago, I graduated university.

I took a job writing copy for a small online business that rented holiday properties, and my role was to add content for the search engines to bring in traffic.

It was a 9-to-5 kind of thing.

I liked my emp... more

We have reached the final episode of the series:”Trans Men: In Their Own Words”.

This conversation began with Episode #1, looking at the collective cultural moment with The Seed and the Soil. We explored how trans folk represent a trickster figure, ... more

Last week, I released Part One (you can listen here).

This series grew from a seed - a conversation with Emmanuel H. Brown. Emmanuel has been navigating his own journey, seeking out the places where manhood and masculinity might be expanded to hold... more

To brood is to wander through a grovewhere one sheep straysand a hundred wolves follow.

Why did I make brooding my vocationwhen AWE was an option?

Thought spinner, mull the wine of wonder.

- RUMI

Three years ago, my colleague Deus and I joined fo... more

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Recent Guests

Aliko West
Guest discussing foundational questions of manhood and inclusion
Episode: Trans Masculinity and the Stewardship of Men's Work: A Guide
Kanoa Arteaga
Guest addressing safety, accountability, and intersubjective dynamics in spaces
Episode: Trans Masculinity and the Stewardship of Men's Work: A Guide
Lev White
Guest sharing experiences on fear, gender codes, and inclusive practice
Episode: Trans Masculinity and the Stewardship of Men's Work: A Guide
Emmanuel Highlander
Trans man; shares personal journey and name origin
Episode: Stories of Transition and the Journey of the Soul
Emmanuel H. Brown
Transmasculine advocate, initiator of the conversation series
Trans masculinities advocacy
Episode: The Trickster Medicine of Trans Masculinity
David Sutcliffe
Somatic psychotherapist and former actor
Episode: #86 | Trump, Tate and Taming Your Inner Dragon - David Sutcliffe
Nisha Moodley
An integrative leadership coach, community builder, founder of Global Sisterhood Day.
Founder of the Center for Devotional Leadership
Episode: #85 | A Holy Wail: Reckoning with the Epstein Files & the Sexual Shadow of Men - Nisha Moodley
Stephen Jenkinson
Culture activist, teacher, and author, and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School
Orphan Wisdom School
Episode: #84 | Matrimony, Culture & The Heart's Work - Stephen Jenkinson
Miki Dedijer
A writer, ecologist, and mentor devoted to the ancestral arts of belonging, fatherhood, and grassroots initiation.
Episode: #83 | The Wild Birth of Young Men - Miki Dedijer

Host

Ian MacKenzie
Host of The Mythic Masculine and founder of The Mythic Masculine network; engages in mythopoetic discussions around masculinity, culture, and lineage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 275 ratings
  • Great show for enlightened men

    Must listen 🎧

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Serge Patron
    Canada2 years ago
  • Soul stirring and thought provoking.

    Podchaser
    5
    randysweeting65
    2 years ago
  • The most trust worthy interviewer!

    Ian’s vast knowledge, attuned presence, and intuition seem to guide him in conducting the most powerful interviews! Unlike so many Podcasters, he doesn’t seem driven by a need to prove anything and gives his guests plenty I have space to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ronibee
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking conversations!

    Ian's skillful interviewing style allows his guests to share their unique perspectives and experiences in an authentic and engaging manner. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from the role of mythology in shaping our understanding of masculinity to the challenges and opportunities of creating a more inclusive and equitable society. I like that it's not interrupted with A LOT of mid-roll ads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRoseland
    United States3 years ago
  • The most trust worthy interviewer!

    Ian’s vast knowledge, attuned presence, and intuition seem to guide him in conducting the most powerful interviews! Unlike so many Podcasters, he doesn’t seem driven by s need to prove anything and gives his guests plenty I have space to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ronibee
    United States3 years ago

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The show earns trust for handling controversial topics without sensationalism.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful, probing interviews that explore masculinity with depth and care.
Many find the conversations transformative and spiritually grounded.
Praise for the host's listening presence and the ability to let guests share freely.
Audience notes high-quality guest selections and meaningful, long-form dialogue.

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#86 | Trump, Tate and Taming Your Inner Dragon - David Sutcliffe
Q: How did your support for Trump develop over time?
Initially a supporter of Obama, I grew disillusioned with politics after witnessing the media's treatment of Trump, which led me to question the narrative around him.
#86 | Trump, Tate and Taming Your Inner Dragon - David Sutcliffe
Q: What do you find are the patterns that show up in the ways that men are struggling?
Men are suffering from pervasive shame and confusion about how to navigate their masculinity in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
#83 | The Wild Birth of Young Men - Miki Dedijer
Q: What are the initiatory stages?
The stages include significant life transitions such as becoming a father and the puberty onset around age thirteen.
#83 | The Wild Birth of Young Men - Miki Dedijer
Q: What does it mean to be a man?
It's about navigating uncertainties and drawing upon the rich lineage of mythopoetics to reconnect with life's responsibilities.
#80 | Rhythm and Ritual in Men's Work - Miguel Rivera
Q: What does it mean to be a man and what kind of masculinity is needed?
In uncertain times, navigating masculinity involves drawing on the rich lineage of mythopoetics and fostering a sense of community and belonging.

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What is The Mythic Masculine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- This show centers conversations at the intersection of mythology, culture, and evolving masculinities, often through intimate roundtable discussions and expert-led explorations. Episodes frequently foreground lived experience, ritual practice, and cultural critique to reimagine what manhood can look like in contemporary society. The host guides conversations with a calm, listening-forward approach and invites guests who bring personal journeys, spiritual perspectives, and community-oriented work.

- Noteworthy strengths include a diverse roster of guests spanning trans masculinity, somatics, ritual leadership, and mythopoetic lineage, plus a commitment to inclusive dialogue, accountability, and healing. The format tends to blend personal s... more

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2. Kanoa Arteaga
3. Lev White
4. Emmanuel Highlander
5. Emmanuel H. Brown
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8. Stephen Jenkinson

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