The Lie Men Have Been Told (And How To Finally Break Free)

Rudi Riekstins has been named one of the Top 5 Coaches in the world by Thrive Global and a Top 20 Thought Leader by Business Insider. He’s a leadership visionary, business mentor, and transformational speaker trusted by entrepreneurs, creatives, and even billionaires.But behind the accolades lies a truth we rarely talk about. Men have been fed a lie — that we must always be strong, stoic, and never show vulnerability.That conditioning disconnects us from who we truly are, leading to broken relationships, self-sabotage, and lives lived out of alignment.In this conversation, Rudi shares:The biggest challenge men face today and why it costs them their powerWhy 98% of people don’t actually know who they areThe unconscious programs created in childhood that run our adult livesHow to stop self-sabotage and break destructive patternsThe daily practice that saved his life and can transform yoursWhy presence is the most powerful gift you can give yourselfHow to align your mind, body, and energy so you become magnetic to what you wantThis episode is a roadmap back to authenticity and power. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living someone else’s story, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.🧠 Sponsor: Mindful MedsThis episode is brought to you by Mindful Meds — trusted by high performers who want to think clearer, feel calmer, and live with greater balance.Mindful Meds combines plant medicine, functional mushrooms, and natural nootropics into blends that are organically sourced, rigorously lab-tested, and designed to support mental clarity, emotional resilience, and peak performance.Whether it’s microdosing to reset your mind or functional stacks to sustain focus, Mindful Meds is helping leaders, creators, and athletes operate at their best.👉 Get 15% off with code ADVERSITY → mindfulmeds.io🔗 Connect with RudiWebsite → rudiriekstins.comInstagram → @rudiriekstins🫁 Work with LanceStep into exclusive 1:1 experiences designed for high performers ready to go all in:Mastery Breathwork Breakthrough Session – A private session to release, reset, and reconnect with your true power.👉 Book now → Session Link1:1 Mentorship (Application Only) – For those committed to deep transformation, performance, and purpose.👉 Apply here → Mentorship ApplicationGET SEEN & GET KNOWN with strategic podcast bookings - Mic-Up Media (Application Only) – Get positioned on top shows and seen as the authority you are.👉 Apply here → Podcast Booking Application📖 Resources & Links📖 Mastering Adversity (the book) → lanceessihos.com/book🌐 More on Lance’s work → lanceessihos.com📲 Stay Connected:Instagram → @lance.essihosPodcast → University of AdversityFacebook → University of AdversityLinkedIn → Lance W EssihosEmail → lance@lancewessihos.com