Michael Tierno: The First Sign a Man Is About to Break in Midlife
Wed Jan 14 2026
Most men don’t fall apart in midlife, they quietly fade.They keep going, keep providing, keep performing… until something cracks.In this episode, Michael Tierno reveals why men break down, why success can feel empty, and how brotherhood restores what modern life strips away.What we cover:
Why men hit emotional breaking pointsThe hidden cost of emotional suppressionMasculinity, identity, and midlife transitionWhy men heal faster togetherReclaiming purpose without burning everything downChapters
00:00 Introduction to Michael Tierno
04:07 The Journey of Continuous Learning
06:10 Rediscovering Purpose and Direction
09:49 The Ayahuasca Experience: A Turning Point
12:42 Transformative Insights from Ayahuasca
17:06 Shifts in Beliefs and Understanding
20:33 Exploring Idealism and Consciousness
25:09 The Impact of Ayahuasca on Gratitude and Compassion
31:16 The Evolution of Michael's Work
33:02 Unique Approaches in Retreats
33:31 Building a Supportive Community Post-Retreat
38:18 Redefining Masculinity and Vulnerability
49:40 Transformative Experiences and Personal Growth
53:35 The Role of Integration in Lasting Change
59:57 Misconceptions About Psychedelics and Healing
01:07:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:12:51 Understanding Expanded States and Their Impact
01:16:35 Caution in Seeking Guidance
01:22:31 The Importance of Slowing Down
01:24:24 Legacy and Personal Reflections
01:26:23 Midlife: A Reckoning, Not a Crisis
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Michaels links:
Website: https://www.michaeltiernoguide.com/
Email: michael@michaeltiernoguide.com
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Most men don’t fall apart in midlife, they quietly fade.They keep going, keep providing, keep performing… until something cracks.In this episode, Michael Tierno reveals why men break down, why success can feel empty, and how brotherhood restores what modern life strips away.What we cover: Why men hit emotional breaking pointsThe hidden cost of emotional suppressionMasculinity, identity, and midlife transitionWhy men heal faster togetherReclaiming purpose without burning everything downChapters 00:00 Introduction to Michael Tierno 04:07 The Journey of Continuous Learning 06:10 Rediscovering Purpose and Direction 09:49 The Ayahuasca Experience: A Turning Point 12:42 Transformative Insights from Ayahuasca 17:06 Shifts in Beliefs and Understanding 20:33 Exploring Idealism and Consciousness 25:09 The Impact of Ayahuasca on Gratitude and Compassion 31:16 The Evolution of Michael's Work 33:02 Unique Approaches in Retreats 33:31 Building a Supportive Community Post-Retreat 38:18 Redefining Masculinity and Vulnerability 49:40 Transformative Experiences and Personal Growth 53:35 The Role of Integration in Lasting Change 59:57 Misconceptions About Psychedelics and Healing 01:07:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery 01:12:51 Understanding Expanded States and Their Impact 01:16:35 Caution in Seeking Guidance 01:22:31 The Importance of Slowing Down 01:24:24 Legacy and Personal Reflections 01:26:23 Midlife: A Reckoning, Not a Crisis Join the Midlife Mavericks Skool Community:https://www.skool.com/midlife-maverick/about Michaels links: Website: https://www.michaeltiernoguide.com/ Email: michael@michaeltiernoguide.com