The Modern Man Podcast

The unspoken reality of being a widower, a single father, and a man trying to find love again.
In this episode, I sit down with David McClain and Jamal Jones, hosts of the powerful podcast Getting Back Up. Both men lost their wives to cancer and were left to raise their children alone. They reveal the brutal truths about grief that most men are too afraid to admit—from the anger you feel at your late spouse for leaving you, to the guilt of removing their furniture to reclaim your home.
If you are struggling with loss, navigating single fatherhood, or feeling guilty about moving on, this conversation is the permission slip you didn't know you needed.
Topics Discussed:
 - Why "staying strong" is actually a weakness in disguise.
 - The "Dad's House, Dad's Rules" moment: Changing the environment to survive.
 - How to date again without feeling like you are cheating on your late wife.
 - The concept of "Post-Traumatic Growth" and how to harden like an egg, not soften like a carrot.
 
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: The Widower's Dilemma 
01:44 - The "Playdate" That Saved My Life 
04:51 - What Male Grief Actually Looks Like (It's Not What You Think) 
09:07 - Single Dad Survival Mode: "Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner" 
13:50 - The Hard Truth: "You Can't Live In The Grave" 
20:41 - The Taboo Emotion: Being Angry At Your Dead Wife
27:15 - Post-Traumatic Growth: The Egg vs. The Carrot 
31:48 - How To Stop Passing Trauma To Your Children 
36:31 - Finding Love After Loss: Navigating The Guilt 
39:41 - "Dad's Rules": Why I Changed The Furniture 
47:09 - Why Me? vs. Why Not Me?
 
McLain's & Jones's  Links
Amazon Podcast: Getting Back Up Podcast Finding
Apple Podcast: Getting Back Up Podcast Finding
iHeart: Getting Back Up Podcast Finding
 
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Are you an ambitious professional feeling overworked and ready to reclaim 10-20 hours of your week? In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, Ted Phaeton sits down with real estate mogul Chris Prefontaine to break down the exact real estate strategy you need to exit your 9-5 and achieve financial freedom without ever stepping foot in a bank.
Chris reveals his "Three Paydays" framework—a proven system for creative real estate investing that uses owner financing and principal-only payments to build passive income and long-term wealth. If you're a family-oriented leader looking for structure, brotherhood, and clarity, this is your roadmap to becoming a time-confident Noble Knight.
 
Chapters: 
00:00 – Why most men feel isolated and unfulfilled in their pursuit of success.
02:18 – Resiliency: How Chris navigated the 2008 crash and came out debt-free.
05:14 – The 3-7 Year Rule: Why "Shiny Object Syndrome" is killing your progress.
07:48 – No-Bank Investing: A deep dive into owner financing and principal-only deals.
10:08 – The 18-Month Blueprint: How to transition from a W-2 to full-time investing.
20:48 – The Three Paydays Framework explained.
31:32 – Living the Dream: What life looks like with zero debt and total time freedom.
 
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You achieved the money, the car, and the title... so why do you feel empty?
In this episode, I sit down with Rob Kalwarowsky, an MIT-trained engineer turned elite executive coach who has worked with everyone from Olympic Gold Medalists to Fortune 500 executives. But before the success, Rob was "The Robot"—a high-achiever who saved his company tens of millions of dollars while secretly battling a toxic work environment that led him to a suicide attempt.
We uncover the "Success Lie" that keeps men isolated, overworked, and unfulfilled. Rob reveals the "DIY Mask" that caps your business growth, the specific phrase that predicts burnout in 6 months, and the "I'm Human" leadership method that can turn your internal chaos into your greatest competitive advantage.
If you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, this conversation is your permission to put it down.
 
◼️ Topics Discussed:
The "High Performer Robot" mindset and why it's deadly.
How to spot the "Trappings of Success" before it's too late.
Why your "Do It Yourself" mask is costing you millions.
The "I'm Human" code word strategy for high-stress teams.
Internal Family Systems: How to manage the voices in your head.
 
Chapters
00:00 - The "Success Trap" Trailer 
1:47 - The "Rob Kawasaki" Story & Identity 
2:22 - Turning Internal Chaos Into An Advantage 
4:16 - The "High Achieving Robot": Making Millions, Feeling Nothing 
08:35 - The Breaking Point: Depression & The Suicide Attempt 
12:36 - Waking Up: Why We Go Back To Work After Rock Bottom 
16:13 - The "Status Quo" Bias: Why You Can't Leave Your Toxic Job 
20:00 - Internal Family Systems: Who Is Controlling Your Brain? 
26:31 - The "DIY Mask": Why You Are The Bottleneck In Your Business 
31:00 - The "I'm Human" (or Cheesecake Factory) Strategy 
35:23 - The "Pointless" Feeling of Winning 
42:58 - The Hawaii Moment: Choosing Freedom Over Fear
 
Kalwarowsky's Links
Website: www.robkalwarowsky.com
LinkedIn: rob-kalwarowsky
Instagram: bosscoachrobk
 
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Jesse Todisco was a successful salesman by day and a heroin addict by night. Then came the 30-hour bus ride that changed everything.
 
In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Todisco—author of From Heroin to Healer—to discuss the dark reality of high-functioning addiction and the "impossible" journey of recovery. Jesse opens up about breaking the cycle of generational trauma, the truth about quitting cold turkey, and the profound Ayahuasca experience where he reconnected with his deceased daughter.
If you feel stuck, numb, or like you are repeating your father's mistakes, this conversation is the wake-up call you need. We go beyond the surface to discuss why "success" often masks deep pain and how to finally find peace.
In this episode, you will learn:
The Hidden Cost: How high-performers hide addiction and why rock bottom is necessary.
The Impossible Twist: Jesse's firsthand account of seeing his dead daughter during a plant medicine ceremony.
Breaking Trauma: How to stop being "just like your dad" and become the father your children need.
Tactical Tools: How to use Breathwork and "Gratitude Stacking" to hack depression immediately.
 
CHAPTERS 
0:00 - Intro: The High-Functioning Addict
09:18 - Growing Up With a Heroin Addict Father
11:11 - The 30-Hour Bus Ride That Saved My Life
13:51 - The Truth About Quitting Cold Turkey
22:49 - What Is a Spiritual Awakening? (Real Definition)
28:02 - I Saw My Dead Daughter (Ayahuasca Story)
31:19 - Integration: How to Actually Change Your Life
35:19 - Parenting: Breaking The Cycle of Anger
39:04 - "Gratitude Stacking": A Tool for Depression
43:14 - What It Means to Be a Modern Man
 
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Book: From Heroin to Healer (Amazon)
Organization: weareawakenedhearts.org
Email: [email protected]
 
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ABOUT THE HOST Ted Phaeton is a TV News Anchor, Coach, and the Host of The Modern Man Podcast. He helps ambitious men master their time so they can lead their families, build wealth, and leave a legacy—without burning out.

Does God want you to be rich? In this episode, Bishop Kevin Foreman reveals the biblical blueprint for building wealth and challenges the controversial idea that "Jesus was poor."
If you are a man of faith who feels conflicted about chasing financial success, this conversation will change your life. Bishop Foreman—a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, author, and pastor—breaks down why poverty is not holiness, how to use the "Divine Download" strategy to scale your business, and the exact steps to go from surviving to thriving.  
We also dive deep into overcoming childhood trauma, conquering the "Inner Me," and why you must stop waiting for someone to save you.
 
CHAPTERS 
0:00 - Intro: Is Being Broke Biblical?
01:41 - "I Exist To Change Lives": The Bishop's Mission
03:21 - Surviving Abuse: Lessons From An "Ike Turner" Stepfather
04:34 - The #1 Enemy Every Man Faces (It's Not The Devil)
06:28 - How To Stop Sabotaging Your Own Success
10:15 - The Skill of Turning "Nothing Into Something"
14:42 - The Controversy: Was Jesus Actually Rich?
16:47 - Why It Is Evil To NOT Be Financially Empowered
19:51 - The "Divine Download": A Supernatural Business Strategy
23:31 - From Surviving to Thriving: The ABC Method
30:17 - How To Grow In A "Graveyard" (The Harvest Church Story)
37:07 - How To Become A History Maker
42:33 - The Hard Truth: Nobody Is Coming To Save You
 
🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr. Bishop Kevin Foreman is a nationally recognized leader, success coach, and the founder of Harvest Church (now History Makers). He is a serial entrepreneur who built Denver's largest black-owned real estate finance brokerage by age 21.
 
Foreman's Links
Website: www.harvestchurch.church
Instagram: Bishopforeman
X: bishopforeman
YouTube:  Bishop Kevin Foreman TV
TikTok: bishopforeman
 
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