Jeddy Azuma has been deeply involved with men’s work in California for over a decade. He is the founder of the Rising Man Movement – @risingmanmovement on Instagram- and his mission is to create a generation of initiated men.
Jeddy is deeply passionate about helping men find themselves, find their way, and find each other – using nature, ritual, and connection circles.
On this episode we discuss:
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Initiation in to manhood, for men.
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Call The Warrior – Jeddy’s Haka workshop led by Leon Ruri.
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The definition of Haka.
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Why men are afraid to express themselves.
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“Toxic Masculinity” and the difference between men and masculinity.
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The core difference between The Boy and The Man.
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The Initiation Ceremonies Jeddy takes men through.
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The power of fasting in creating an altered state of consciousness.
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The initiation process: a circle of support to examine what’s so in your life, a declaration of where you can serve your community, and a community to receive you on the other side.
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Spiritual tourism and the need to carry all medicines with a connection to their lineage.
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Initiation weekends for young men in California – YMUW and The Legacy Weekend.
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Fatherlessness and the missing piece for young men.
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Whose job it is to initiate young men.
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Safety For Women – One of Jeddy’s Passions.
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The key to the world’s problems: Freedom for men to express, and safety for women.
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A man’s eternal task of helping the women in his life feel safe.
You can find Jeddy’s podcast on The Rising Man Podcast.
Instagram – @JeddyAzuma and @RisingManMovement
