Order of Man

In this "Ask Me Anything" episode, Ryan and Kipp explore how men can break through life's transitional slumps and rebuild momentum. They answer viewer questions on keeping motivation alive after a health scare, finding purpose after military service, navigating the loss of a foster child, and handling sudden business success.
They also share practical advice on stepping up as an uncle and owning past mistakes to rebuild a damaged reputation.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Episode Introduction
01:46 - Wholesome Character of the Day: Sophie Cunningham & Standing Up for Women's Sports
11:42 - Maintaining Clarity & Purpose After a Major Health Scare
19:22 - Rebuilding Identity and Mission After Leaving the Military
29:56 - Reconnecting with Family: Who Should Make the First all?
33:43 - Leading a Family Through the Grief of Foster Care
41:25 - What to Chase Next When You've Already Won
47:54 - Stepping Up as a Powerful Role Model Without Being a Dad
51:27 - Rebuilding Your Reputation When Everyone Knows Your Past Mistakes  
 
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In this special solo episode of Order of Man, founder Ryan Michler reflects on eleven years of podcasting, building a movement, and navigating personal evolution. Ryan interviews himself to extract actionable lessons for men leading families, starting businesses, or advancing their careers. He dives deep into why consistency beats talent every time, the costly "tuition payments" that come with entrepreneurship, and how to stand out in a saturated market.
Ryan also opens up about his darkest personal battles, including divorce and alcohol recovery, offering a candid look at accountability, resilience, and adaptability. Tune in to learn why maintaining your dignity and affording yourself grace are essential to becoming the man you were meant to be.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction & 11 Years of Order of Man
02:16 - Why Ryan Started the Podcast
06:49 - Business Mindset and Generating Income
09:08 - Why Consistency Beats Talent
11:30 - Paying Tuition: Learning from Costly Business Mistakes
13:58 - How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market
18:44 - Mastering Conversation and Everyday Lessons
23:28 - Evolving Interview Preparation and Adaptability
25:48 - True Accountability vs. Public Criticism
28:09 - Facing Personal Darkness and Choosing Not to Quit
32:55 - The Immutable Mission to Restore Masculinity
35:19 - Adapting to Cultural Shifts and New Technology
37:41 - Core Lessons: Grace, Adaptability, and Maintaining Dignity
39:42 - Conclusion & Call to Action
 
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Society often celebrates a man's physical labor- his calloused hands and strong back- while instructing him to hide or feel ashamed of his emotional scars. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, host Ryan Michler breaks down why carrying a bruised heart is not evidence of weakness, but proof that you actually showed up and lived.
Drawing from Theodore Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech, Ryan reframes past failures, divorces, addictions, and losses as valuable badges of effort. Stop sitting on the sidelines in the cheap seats. Learn how to build calluses on your heart, stop disguising cowardice as wisdom, and take one actionable step back into the arena.  
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - The Marks of Physical Labor
02:15 - The Unseen Bruises of a Man's Heart
04:50 - Theodore Roosevelt's "Citizenship in a Republic"
06:15 - The Man in the Arena
08:00 - Why Wounds Are Proof of Effort, Not Weakness
10:40 - Responding to Haters and Cheap-Seat Critics
15:45 - What True Sacrifice Looks Like
18:25 - Building Calluses on the Heart Through Resistance
22:30 - Sovereignty: Getting Back in the Ring
29:20 - Wisdom vs. Cowardice: Protecting vs. Avoiding
31:45 - Weekly Challenge: Re-Engage With What Bruised You
33:50 - Iron Council War Room Announcement 


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In this "Ask Me Anything" episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen answer real questions from men striving for personal growth. They share candid insights on breaking free from social media comparison, staying emotionally present without checking out, and stepping up as a father without a roadmap.
The duo also dives deep into rebuilding trust after business betrayals, finding resilience through backcountry hunting, and overcoming self-doubt in leadership. Tune in for practical advice on building character, dynamic family life, and leading with radical authenticity.  
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Intro & News Headlines  
05:05 - Wholesome Anniversary Segment  
11:56 - Beating Social Media Comparison  
18:58 - Calm Under Pressure vs. Emotionally Checked Out  
30:36 - Fatherhood Without a Father Figure  
41:11 - Rebuilding Trust After Business Betrayal  
47:07 - Character Lessons in the Backcountry Wilderness  
52:40 - Leading Through Faith and Doubt  
01:01:38 - The Line Between Providing and Spoiling
 
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Every relationship you're in is running a test you don't even know you're taking. And, most men are failing it in slow motion. Today's guest built his reputation calling out the exact moments men hand over their frame without noticing: the pedestal-building, the concessions that pile up one at a time until there are a thousand of them, the "I appreciate your energy" while she's quietly checking out. This isn't theory. It's the pattern behind every man who woke up one day wondering how he ended up as her Plan B in his own home.
We're getting into "shit tests" and why they never stop, why contempt is the clock counting down on a marriage, and why the "go plan" is the same as the "stay plan" might be the most freeing sentence you hear all year. We'll cover a few of the 7 spokes of a high-value man, some of the the 21 red flags and 16 green flags worth knowing before you commit, and why proximity, familiarity, and exclusivity are what actually build attraction. If you've ever felt like you're auditioning for your own life, this episode is your wake-up call.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction and Social Media Platforms
03:47 - Male Friendships and Testing Boundaries
05:08 - The Rise of the "Boss Girl" Avatar
06:51 - Why Modern Men Struggle with Masculinity
11:09 - Taking Frame Back in Relationships
14:18 - The Process of Betatization and Concessions
17:44 - Decisiveness and Leading in Dating
21:08 - How Cultural Narratives Weaken Men
24:36 - Tuning Into Your Inner Asshole
28:02 - Establishing Boundaries and Determinative Action
33:17 - Addressing Toxic Masculinity Accusations
37:10 - Handling Competency and Shit Tests
39:28 - The Fishing Boat Analogy for Maintaining Attraction
42:45 - The 7 Spokes of a High-Value Man
48:58 - Avoiding Bitterness and the Black Pill Mentality
53:45 - Major Red Flags to Avoid in Dating
55:25 - The Controversy Around Women and Tattoos
57:55 - Green Flags to Look for in a Partner
01:00:48 - Overview of 'Top Shelf Man' and Where to Connect  
 
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.
For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.
Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready