The Modern Man Podcast

Ted Phaton

ted@themodernmanpodcast.com

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Booking Overview

The Modern Man Podcast is an open-forum show focused on the obstacles men face today and how to build a happier, more fulfilled life through intentional conversations. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for speakers with expertise in men’s mental health, leadership/identity, spirituality, and personal performance—especially those who can translate lived experience into actionable frameworks.

Metrics

Episodes: 444

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

ted@themodernmanpodcast.com

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Host

Ted Phaton - Ted Phaton hosts The Modern Man, framing episodes as diagnostic tools and strategic conversations about the challenges and obstacles men face, with an emphasis on helping men live a happy and fulfi...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter credibility plus personal lived experience in male identity, leadership, purpose, spirituality, and/or performance psychology/brain health; can include licensed researchers (e.g., cognitive neuroscience) and founders/authors or veterans/officers with community leadership experience.
Required Achievements:  
Published work (book referenced), Founder/operator of a mission-driven org, Recognized professional background (e.g., research credentials), Notable lived-service background (e.g., military/law enforcement)

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Dan Pardi - Sleep Deprivation And Cognitive Effects; Executive Burnout; Energy Systems Of The Brain; Methylation; Nootropics/supplements For Focus.

Chris Grainger - Identity/ego As Operational Liability; Reframing Grief And Strength; Biblical Practices For Ceos/fathers; Why “i Got This” Is Spiritually Harmful; Role Of Church And Accountability.

Garrett Pastor - Why “i’m Fine” Is A Dangerous Signal; Identity Drift And Losing Purpose; Rebuilding Brotherhood; Sovereign Leadership For Fathers/husbands.

Recent Topics

Masculinity, Leadership, Mental Health, Spirituality, Fatherhood

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Modern Man Podcast
:

No. 1 Neuroscientist: "Sleep Deprivation Is Making You Drunk!" Why You're Killing Your Brain - Dr. Dan Pardi

May 21, 2026

Stop acting "drunk" at your desk. Dr. Dan Pardi reveals the 2026 blueprint to master your biological source code and reverse executive burnout in 5.5 months. Ambition without a biological roadmap leads to internal decay. In this episode, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Dan Pardi (Stanford/Leiden) provides a scientific forecast for high-performing men who are currently "chained to their operations." We move beyond motivational platitudes to provide clinical proof of systemic failure in the modern...

207: Stop Saying "I Got This": The 3 Most Dangerous Words Killing Ambitious Men! - Chris Grainger

May 14, 2026

Jack Daniel's is only a numbing agent. It doesn't fix the pain; it just gives you a headache in the morning while the problem remains. Most high-performing men are "white-knuckling" their way through life, relying on a brand of strength that has no spiritual depth. They are mission-driven and overworked, yet secretly isolated. In this forensic identity audit, Ted Phaëton sits down with Chris Grainger, founder of The Lion Within Us, to dismantle the "Chief Everything Officer" trap. Chris revea...

206:Combat Veteran: Stop Saying You're "Fine." It's A Dangerous Trap! - Garrett Pastor

May 08, 2026

Most ambitious men are quietly dying in a "comfortable" trap. In this forensic breakdown, combat veteran and former police officer Garrett Pastor exposes why the words "I'm fine" are the most dangerous signal of a soul-killing plateau. If you feel isolated, overworked, or unfulfilled despite your success, this episode is your diagnostic tool to escape "The Drift."  Ted Phaëton sits down with Garrett Pastor to dismantle the "Chief Everything Officer" identity crisis. They deconstruct the exact...

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