<![CDATA[Heresy of Man]]>Heresy originally meant choosing a way for yourself, or a school of thought. Somewhere along the way, it became synonymous with being wrong—or inherently bad. I think something similar has happened to the word man.

This is a podcast about becoming more intentional, grounded, and fully alive as men. About questioning what we've inherited, choosing what is worth keeping, and having the courage to become something of our own.

This is Heresy of Man.

]]>menstherapy.ioRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:58:02 GMTMon, 10 Aug 2026 16:15:25 GMT60Joshua Laycock<p>Heresy originally meant choosing a way for yourself, or a school of thought. Somewhere along the way, it became synonymous with being wrong—or inherently bad. I think something similar has happened to the word man.</p><p></p><p>This is a podcast about becoming more intentional, grounded, and fully alive as men. About questioning what we've inherited, choosing what is worth keeping, and having the courage to become something of our own.</p><p></p><p>This is Heresy of Man.</p>episodicJoshua Laycockjoshua.laycock@lifestyleevolution.academyyes<![CDATA[Old Things]]>In this episode, Joshua explores the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world, reconnecting with ancient and slow things, and embracing the heresy of taking time to reflect, connect, and find meaning beyond superficial attention-grabbing content.

Key Topics

  • The desire to slow down and feel more deeply
  • The importance of ancient and slow things in modern life
  • The war for attention and its effects on mental health
  • The significance of slowing down to foster connection and maturity
  • The role of nature, stars, and old stories in grounding us
  • The contrast between consumption and experience
  • The need to embrace old wisdom for personal growth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Need to Slow Down

02:04 The Illusion of Progress and the Speed of Modern Life

03:44 Historical Perspectives on Speed and Consumption

06:55 The War for Attention and Its Consequences

09:52 The Power of Ancient and Slow Things

12:59 Connecting with Nature and the Stars

15:57 The Practice of Slow Reading and Reflection

17:54 The Loss of Deep Connection and Maturity

21:00 Embracing Old Things and Ancient Wisdom

21:57 Conclusion: The Heresy of Slowing Down

]]>accc4072-15a8-4fa8-883e-d60810d51690Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:15:02 GMT<p>In this episode, Joshua explores the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world, reconnecting with ancient and slow things, and embracing the heresy of taking time to reflect, connect, and find meaning beyond superficial attention-grabbing content.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><p></p><ul><li>The desire to slow down and feel more deeply</li><li>The importance of ancient and slow things in modern life</li><li>The war for attention and its effects on mental health</li><li>The significance of slowing down to foster connection and maturity</li><li>The role of nature, stars, and old stories in grounding us</li><li>The contrast between consumption and experience</li><li>The need to embrace old wisdom for personal growth</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p><b>00:00 </b>Introduction: The Need to Slow Down</p><p><b>02:04 </b>The Illusion of Progress and the Speed of Modern Life</p><p><b>03:44 </b>Historical Perspectives on Speed and Consumption</p><p><b>06:55 </b>The War for Attention and Its Consequences</p><p><b>09:52 </b>The Power of Ancient and Slow Things</p><p><b>12:59 </b>Connecting with Nature and the Stars</p><p><b>15:57 </b>The Practice of Slow Reading and Reflection</p><p><b>17:54 </b>The Loss of Deep Connection and Maturity</p><p><b>21:00 </b>Embracing Old Things and Ancient Wisdom</p><p><b>21:57 </b>Conclusion: The Heresy of Slowing Down</p>no00:22:1013Old Thingsfull<![CDATA[Your Fiction]]>In this episode, Joshua explores the profound impact of our choices and interactions with the environment, emphasizing awareness, responsibility, and the power of perspective to transform our lives and relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the episode's focus on choice and environment

02:07 The significance of choosing how to interact with the world

03:59 The misconception that the world happens to us

05:49 The importance of awareness in our interactions

08:07 Examples of how we judge and criticize

09:59 The impact of social media and negativity

12:07 The power of perspective and storytelling

13:49 The importance of engaging without criticism

15:58 The fiction of our own creation and its effects

17:55 Choosing how to show up in daily life

19:56 The power of autonomy and self-awareness

21:57 Taking responsibility and making better stories

23:52 Conclusion: embracing the power of choice

]]>c5747777-c900-4d31-b333-d6b4af6f7c1dMon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:50 GMT<p>In this episode, Joshua explores the profound impact of our choices and interactions with the environment, emphasizing awareness, responsibility, and the power of perspective to transform our lives and relationships.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to the episode's focus on choice and environment</p><p>02:07 The significance of choosing how to interact with the world</p><p>03:59 The misconception that the world happens to us</p><p>05:49 The importance of awareness in our interactions</p><p>08:07 Examples of how we judge and criticize</p><p>09:59 The impact of social media and negativity</p><p>12:07 The power of perspective and storytelling</p><p>13:49 The importance of engaging without criticism</p><p>15:58 The fiction of our own creation and its effects</p><p>17:55 Choosing how to show up in daily life</p><p>19:56 The power of autonomy and self-awareness</p><p>21:57 Taking responsibility and making better stories</p><p>23:52 Conclusion: embracing the power of choice</p><p></p><p></p>no00:21:4512Your Fictionfull<![CDATA[The Heresy Begins]]>This short introductory episode tells you a little about what this podcast is about, why it matters, and what you can expect. I want to make a few things clear right out of the gate and set the tone.

This is about being on a journey and, if done correctly, will help you build deeper relationships, step into connection and experience more of what this life has to offer.

Walk with me on this epic journey.

]]>3cb0bd03-d4bd-4b6e-8d68-a703f0f1a14aMon, 10 Aug 2026 18:39:00 GMT<p>This short introductory episode tells you a little about what this podcast is about, why it matters, and what you can expect. I want to make a few things clear right out of the gate and set the tone. </p><p></p><p>This is about being on a journey and, if done correctly, will help you build deeper relationships, step into connection and experience more of what this life has to offer. </p><p></p><p>Walk with me on this epic journey. </p>no00:24:1411The Heresy Beginsfull