Phil Horning: How To Create a Code to Live By
Tue Jan 27 2026
The Grounded Warrior is back! Miles and Phil Horning explore the significance of living by a personal code, emphasizing the importance of values, presence, and vulnerability in building meaningful connections. They discuss the concept of containerization and how it can hinder emotional expression, as well as the necessity of healthy boundaries to protect one's sovereignty. The dialogue also delves into the journey of finding purpose and values, the role of discipline in creating rituals, and the importance of walking a path with vision for personal growth. In this conversation, Miles and Phil explore the themes of materialism, gratitude, community, vulnerability, and the importance of deepening connections in relationships. They discuss the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability and the need for authentic connections. The conversation also delves into the significance of service and responsibility in building community, as well as the transformative power of rituals in processing grief and deepening the soul.
00:00 Living by a Personal Code
02:41 The Importance of Contact and Presence
09:36 Establishing Healthy Boundaries
16:07 Sovereignty and Self-Leadership
28:01 Courage from Integrity
30:38 Establishing Personal Codes and Boundaries
33:04 Discipline and Ritual in Daily Life
42:03 Walking a Path with Vision
58:09 Serving from Responsibility
01:06:13 Deepening the Soul
01:08:10 Exploring the Concept of Soul
01:11:07 Navigating Grief and Darkness
01:13:25 Finding Gifts in Grief
01:19:05 Rituals of Grief and Transformation
01:20:18 The Minnesota Men's Conference Experience
01:28:45 The Power of Community and Connection
01:34:34 Embracing Rituals in Modern Life
YouTube Channel
Coaching and Counseling with Miles
Podcast IG
Work with Phil: thegroundedwarrior.com
Tenets: thegroundedwarrior.com/tenets
YouTube: youtube.com/@groundedwarriorpodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/the_grounded_warrior
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The Grounded Warrior is back! Miles and Phil Horning explore the significance of living by a personal code, emphasizing the importance of values, presence, and vulnerability in building meaningful connections. They discuss the concept of containerization and how it can hinder emotional expression, as well as the necessity of healthy boundaries to protect one's sovereignty. The dialogue also delves into the journey of finding purpose and values, the role of discipline in creating rituals, and the importance of walking a path with vision for personal growth. In this conversation, Miles and Phil explore the themes of materialism, gratitude, community, vulnerability, and the importance of deepening connections in relationships. They discuss the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability and the need for authentic connections. The conversation also delves into the significance of service and responsibility in building community, as well as the transformative power of rituals in processing grief and deepening the soul. 00:00 Living by a Personal Code 02:41 The Importance of Contact and Presence 09:36 Establishing Healthy Boundaries 16:07 Sovereignty and Self-Leadership 28:01 Courage from Integrity 30:38 Establishing Personal Codes and Boundaries 33:04 Discipline and Ritual in Daily Life 42:03 Walking a Path with Vision 58:09 Serving from Responsibility 01:06:13 Deepening the Soul 01:08:10 Exploring the Concept of Soul 01:11:07 Navigating Grief and Darkness 01:13:25 Finding Gifts in Grief 01:19:05 Rituals of Grief and Transformation 01:20:18 The Minnesota Men's Conference Experience 01:28:45 The Power of Community and Connection 01:34:34 Embracing Rituals in Modern Life YouTube Channel Coaching and Counseling with Miles Podcast IG Work with Phil: thegroundedwarrior.com Tenets: thegroundedwarrior.com/tenets YouTube: youtube.com/@groundedwarriorpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/the_grounded_warrior