In this conversation, R. Scott Holmes shares his profound insights on masculinity, vulnerability, and the importance of community and connection among men. He discusses his personal journey through grief and caregiving, emphasizing the need for men to share their stories and experiences. The dialogue explores the loss of traditional rites of passage and the evolving understanding of what it means to be a man in today's society. Holmes advocates for the establishment of men's groups to foster open communication and support, highlighting the significance of emotional expression and vulnerability in personal growth.
Scott's Book: Scott talks about the book he's writing, where he's interviewing 200 men over the age of 30 on the topic of when they became a man. Scott seeks to highlight the stories of men to help readers feel less isolated in their experiences. If you're interested in being interviewed for this book, sed Scott an email at this email address and tell him you heard about the project on this podcast with Amadeus:
Haymakers For Hope: Unfortunately, I'm out of the fight due to injury. But there are 28 fighters competing on September 25th, 2025 in DC. There are several fighters who have not yet reached their $10,000 fundraising commitment. I encourage you to donate to one of the other fighters' fundraising campaigns! Please support these fighters and the cause to raise money for Cancer research. And if you're in the DC area, buy a ticket to attend the fight. All ticket sales go towards cancer research as well. You can find information on the event and the fighters, and donate at this link:
https://haymakersforhope.org/events/boxing/h4h-washington-dc-2025/matchups
Sacred Spaces Volume 3: If you have not purchased the book that I wrote a chapter in, and would like to, please check your local bookstore or follow this link to find it on Amazon:
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