When Success is not Enough: A Man's Journey from Survival to Living EP 65 w/Rasmus Ingerslev
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this powerful conversation, I connect with my friend Rasmus, a man who has walked the path from high-performance business leadership to deep emotional and spiritual awakening. From his beginnings as an elite athlete and fitness entrepreneur to his evolution into a father and men’s mentor, we explore what it truly means to lead from the inside out. Rooted in the theme of Men’s Development & Conscious Leadership, this dialogue is heart-centered, deeply personal, and grounded in practices that cultivate presence, vulnerability, and real power.
Rasmus shares how divorce became his greatest teacher—opening him to grief, humility, and radical self-honesty—and how those lessons now inform his men’s work. We talk about breaking cycles of pain and overachievement, the difference between performance and embodiment, and why turning inward often reveals more strength than chasing external success. We also explore conscious parenting, the courage it takes to re-pattern family dynamics, and how healthy sexuality emerges when men face their wounds with compassion and accountability.
Throughout the episode, we offer practical pathways: slowing down to listen to the body, tending to the nervous system, practicing clean communication, honoring boundaries with love, and redefining success through integrity and connection. If you’re seeking balance, presence, or a more grounded way to lead—in your work, relationships, or fatherhood—this conversation invites you to meet yourself more fully and lead with an open heart.
[b]Chapters[/b]0:02 - Welcome to Love, Sex and Leadership1:17 - From Elite Sports to Health Leadership4:47 - Lessons from Divorce and Business Success7:53 - Chasing Money vs Finding Happiness17:01 - Finding Strength Through Divorce24:39 - Learning from a Dysfunctional Childhood25:15 - Staying Together for the Children?31:09 - Fatherhood and Talking About Sex34:46 - Men, Pornography, and Self-Awareness36:25 - Understanding Sex and Pornography44:07 - The Power of Being Vulnerable46:16 - Healing After Divorce56:29 - A Closing Moment of Gratitude
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In this powerful conversation, I connect with my friend Rasmus, a man who has walked the path from high-performance business leadership to deep emotional and spiritual awakening. From his beginnings as an elite athlete and fitness entrepreneur to his evolution into a father and men’s mentor, we explore what it truly means to lead from the inside out. Rooted in the theme of Men’s Development & Conscious Leadership, this dialogue is heart-centered, deeply personal, and grounded in practices that cultivate presence, vulnerability, and real power. Rasmus shares how divorce became his greatest teacher—opening him to grief, humility, and radical self-honesty—and how those lessons now inform his men’s work. We talk about breaking cycles of pain and overachievement, the difference between performance and embodiment, and why turning inward often reveals more strength than chasing external success. We also explore conscious parenting, the courage it takes to re-pattern family dynamics, and how healthy sexuality emerges when men face their wounds with compassion and accountability. Throughout the episode, we offer practical pathways: slowing down to listen to the body, tending to the nervous system, practicing clean communication, honoring boundaries with love, and redefining success through integrity and connection. If you’re seeking balance, presence, or a more grounded way to lead—in your work, relationships, or fatherhood—this conversation invites you to meet yourself more fully and lead with an open heart. [b]Chapters[/b]0:02 - Welcome to Love, Sex and Leadership1:17 - From Elite Sports to Health Leadership4:47 - Lessons from Divorce and Business Success7:53 - Chasing Money vs Finding Happiness17:01 - Finding Strength Through Divorce24:39 - Learning from a Dysfunctional Childhood25:15 - Staying Together for the Children?31:09 - Fatherhood and Talking About Sex34:46 - Men, Pornography, and Self-Awareness36:25 - Understanding Sex and Pornography44:07 - The Power of Being Vulnerable46:16 - Healing After Divorce56:29 - A Closing Moment of Gratitude