Masculinity Without a Manual – Why Men Feel Lost feat. Kip Brooks
Sat Feb 07 2026
Modern men are expected to figure everything out – without being shown how.
Be successful at work.
Be present at home.
Be a strong partner.
Be a great dad.
Look confident. Stay calm. Don’t complain.
And somehow know how to do all of that without a blueprint.
In this wide-ranging and honest conversation, Jonnie Jensen sits down with coach and transformational specialist Kip Brooks to explore what’s really going on for men today – beneath the surface of productivity, responsibility, and “having it together”.
This episode puts language to the internal dialogue many men are already having on their own.
Why work often feels clearer and safer than home.
Why men know exactly what they don’t want, but struggle to articulate what they do want.
Why success doesn’t always bring fulfilment.
And why so many men end up carrying the weight of modern life quietly and alone.
Together, Jonnie and Kip talk candidly about masculinity, fatherhood, boys growing up in a digital world, the pressure to provide, the absence of clear role models, and the growing need for community, clarity, and connection among men.
This isn’t a motivational talk or a list of quick fixes. It’s a grounding, human conversation that helps men make sense of what they’re feeling – and why they’re feeling it – while offering a clearer way forward for those who want success at home as well as at work.
Refreshing and insightful this episode of the Jonnie Jensen Show is going to give you a lot of peace.
Key TakeawaysMen are not broken – they are often under-supported and over-pressuredYou don’t need more success – you need more clarity and connectionAvoidance of uncertainty keeps men stuck in work and disconnected at homeKnowing what you don’t want is the starting point for rebuilding directionYou are not meant to do this alone – and you don’t have to
Chapters01:34 The Importance of Supporting Men
03:00 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
05:57 Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age
08:41 The Pressure of Success: Work vs. Home Life
12:22 The Struggle of Modern Masculinity
19:49 Influencers and Role Models in Masculinity
27:16 Finding Balance in a Complex World
28:49 Navigating Marketing and Self-Discovery
33:41 Understanding Wants and Needs
39:18 Reframing Failure as Feedback
44:56 The Importance of Community and Support
49:29 Finding Purpose and Meaning in Challenges
Connect with KipWebsite: https://www.kipbrooks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kip.brooks.9Men of Metal: Kip runs a virtual men’s group for coaching + support
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Modern men are expected to figure everything out – without being shown how. Be successful at work. Be present at home. Be a strong partner. Be a great dad. Look confident. Stay calm. Don’t complain. And somehow know how to do all of that without a blueprint. In this wide-ranging and honest conversation, Jonnie Jensen sits down with coach and transformational specialist Kip Brooks to explore what’s really going on for men today – beneath the surface of productivity, responsibility, and “having it together”. This episode puts language to the internal dialogue many men are already having on their own. Why work often feels clearer and safer than home. Why men know exactly what they don’t want, but struggle to articulate what they do want. Why success doesn’t always bring fulfilment. And why so many men end up carrying the weight of modern life quietly and alone. Together, Jonnie and Kip talk candidly about masculinity, fatherhood, boys growing up in a digital world, the pressure to provide, the absence of clear role models, and the growing need for community, clarity, and connection among men. This isn’t a motivational talk or a list of quick fixes. It’s a grounding, human conversation that helps men make sense of what they’re feeling – and why they’re feeling it – while offering a clearer way forward for those who want success at home as well as at work. Refreshing and insightful this episode of the Jonnie Jensen Show is going to give you a lot of peace. Key TakeawaysMen are not broken – they are often under-supported and over-pressuredYou don’t need more success – you need more clarity and connectionAvoidance of uncertainty keeps men stuck in work and disconnected at homeKnowing what you don’t want is the starting point for rebuilding directionYou are not meant to do this alone – and you don’t have to Chapters01:34 The Importance of Supporting Men 03:00 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 05:57 Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age 08:41 The Pressure of Success: Work vs. Home Life 12:22 The Struggle of Modern Masculinity 19:49 Influencers and Role Models in Masculinity 27:16 Finding Balance in a Complex World 28:49 Navigating Marketing and Self-Discovery 33:41 Understanding Wants and Needs 39:18 Reframing Failure as Feedback 44:56 The Importance of Community and Support 49:29 Finding Purpose and Meaning in Challenges Connect with KipWebsite: https://www.kipbrooks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kip.brooks.9Men of Metal: Kip runs a virtual men’s group for coaching + support Share Subscribe & Leave A ReviewPlease subscribe - it means you will never miss an episode of the Jonnie Jensen Show and it helps the podcast services see we are popular. If this episode hit home, leave a review and share it with another man who needs to hear it. Apple → https://highvaluemanproject.com/apple Spotify → https://highvaluemanproject.com/spotify All Platforms → https://highvaluemanproject.com/podcast Join The High Value Man Project If this episode resonated, you’re not meant to do this alone. The High Value Man Project Basecamp is a free, private community for men who want clarity, structure, accountability, and real conversations about life, fatherhood, relationships, and personal growth. Join here: 👉 https://highvaluemanproject.com/group Inside, you’ll find: Honest conversations with other men on the same pathTools and frameworks to design a better lifeAccess to future workshops, challenges, and live sessions Book A Power Call (1-on-1 with Jonnie)If you want direction, accountability, and structure – book a free Focus Call. 👉 https://highvaluemanproject.com/powercall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.