What happens when a man chooses to rewrite his story?

In this episode of Brave Men Dare, guest co-host, Joe Young, joins Craig for a deeply honest conversation about growing up with an absent father, breaking generational cycles, and learning what it really means to show up as a man, husband, and dad.

Joe shares personal stories about:

• His father’s time as a POW in WWII

• Growing up in a chaotic, loving household as the youngest of seven

• Becoming a father later in life—and the fear that came with it

• What he's learned in 26 years of marriage

• Letting go of being the “passive dad” and becoming more present

• His own inner programming and how he's still unpacking it at 60

• And, of course, Green Bay vs Detroit and the Power Rangers Rash Guard 😂

Whether you're a dad, son, or just a man navigating life—this episode will make you think, reflect, and maybe even soften a bit.

🎧 Listen in and join us for a conversation that covers war, wisdom, parenting, jiu-jitsu, marriage, and what really matters in life.

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In this episode, Ben and Craig catch up after a much-needed vacation and dive straight into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully honest. From sunburns and dolphin sightings to ditching caffeine and prepping for a new job—this one covers it all.

But it wouldn’t be Brave Men Dare without a little controversy.

What happens when tech bros start bringing back dire wolves? Are we living in Jurassic Park? And what does this all say about where humanity is headed?

You’ll hear:

• A deep convo about quitting caffeine and what it does to your body

• Honest reflections on marriage, intentional time, and traveling without kids

• The real deal on dire wolves, DNA tech, and Jurassic-level science

Whether you’re in the middle of your own life shift, prepping for change, or just love smart, hilarious takes on big questions—this episode’s got you.

Subscribe and share this with a friend who’s questioning the system (or their coffee habit).

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Ever stop to wonder: How much of who I am was shaped by patriarchy?

In this thought-provoking episode of Brave Men Dare, Craig and Ben explore how masculine identity is formed—from the first car you’re told to love, to the pressure to “man up” instead of feel.

Through personal stories and deep reflection, they unpack:

✅ How boys are taught to perform masculinity early in life
✅ The subtle (and not-so-subtle) influence of patriarchy on our personalities
✅ Why men struggle with emotional vulnerability—and how to change that
✅ The power of self-inquiry in becoming a better man
✅ How fatherhood and inner work are reshaping Ben & Craig’s lives

This episode is a mix of humor, vulnerability, and sharp insights into the forces that shape modern masculinity—often without us realizing it.

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