Listen "James Ray: Why Most Men Are Living a Lie (Authenticity, Responsibility & Peter Pan Syndrome) | Part 1"
Episode Synopsis
What does it really mean to be an authentic man?In this Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Ash and Chris sit down with James Ray — author of Responsibility: The Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge — to tackle the raw, unfiltered truth about modern masculinity.From the toxic idea of “manning up” to why so many men are stuck in Peter Pan Syndrome, James pulls apart the myths of manhood and shares the real traits that define authenticity:Admitting when you’re wrongSaying sorry and owning your mistakesAsking for help (yes, really)Knowing your purposeEmbracing adventure and riskThis isn’t a self-help lecture — it’s a brutally honest conversation about responsibility, growth, and the dangers of hiding behind bravado or comfort.👉 Part 2 drops next Tuesday. That’s where Chris opens up about a powerful moment of stillness, James talks about health, resilience, and the Extreme Character Challenge, and we explore the practical ways men can reset their lives.📚 Check out James’ book Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Responsibility-Becoming-Authentic-Myles-Dhillon/dp/B0D6DN8WZJ🌍 Learn more about the Extreme Character Challenge (XCC): https://www.xcc.org.uk/🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. New episodes every Tuesday at 5am.Send us a text
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