Feral Philosophy Podcast

91. Migration, Trump and Zombie Jesus - with Jean-Philippe Marceau

In this fascinating podcast conversation, I speak with writer, podcaster, and thinker Jean-Philippe Marceau about materialism, the meaning crisis, Christianity, social media, technology, fertility collapse, mass migration, and why modern life increasingly feels spiritually empty. Jean-Philippe explores the zombie as a powerful symbol of our age — a creature that consumes without meaning, moves in crowds without true community, and represents the deeper crisis of materialism in modern culture. We dive into why the materialist worldview has failed to satisfy the human soul, how social media steals attention and damages human connection, why birth rates are collapsing across the West, and why more people are turning back toward faith, tradition, liturgy, and Christianity. We also discuss the symbolism of zombies, the Christian resurrection, communion, the collapse of the post-World War II consensus, the need for shared narratives, and why going back to church may be one of the most practical responses to the crisis of meaning. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mw/videos] Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Crowdfunder [https://embodimentunlimited.com/crowdfunder/] Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC [https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec] Join Mark for in-person workshops [https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events]

90. Why Good Men Fall: Church Scandals, Sexual Temptation, and the Crisis of Self-Control -With Father Gavan Jennings

In this episode, I sit down with Father Gavan Jennings to explore how trust, authority, and discipline have been reshaped by both historical failures within the Church and the pressures of modern digital life. We look at how major abuse scandals in Ireland exposed deep institutional blind spots, and how clericalism, poor oversight, and cultural deference allowed serious harm to go unchecked. Father Jennings reflects on how these events have permanently altered public trust, while also arguing that much of the public perception has been distorted by misunderstanding and media amplification. We discuss the tension between acknowledging real institutional failure and avoiding overly generalized suspicion of religious life as a whole. We also turn to the modern attention economy—social media, short-form content, and pornography—and how these technologies are reshaping habits, emotions, and self-control, particularly for younger generations. Father Jennings shares his own experience stepping away from certain platforms and describes the psychological "pull" of algorithm-driven content as a serious challenge to focus and discipline. Finally, we explore what it means to live with intentionality in a world designed for distraction, and how structure, limits, and personal responsibility may be essential for maintaining clarity, freedom, and emotional stability in the digital age. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mw/videos] Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Crowdfunder [https://embodimentunlimited.com/crowdfunder/] Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC [https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec] Join Mark for in-person workshops [https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events]

89. Are Men Being Gaslit by Therapy? The Mental Health Crisis No One Talks About - With Andrew Hartz

In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Andrew Hartz to explore the state of men's mental health in a culture that feels increasingly polarized and hard to navigate. We look at why many men feel misunderstood, dismissed, or unable to fully express their experience within modern therapy and broader institutions. Andrew shares his perspective from clinical practice, arguing that much of what looks like ideological conflict is better understood as emotional dysregulation and difficulty tolerating complexity. We explore how this shows up in therapy, culture, and everyday relationships. We also discuss "splitting" and black-and-white thinking, the rise of overdiagnosis and self-labeling, and how anger, isolation, and resentment are often overlooked in men's mental health. Finally, we touch on how technology and modern life may be affecting attention, connection, and emotional regulation, and whether AI therapy can meaningfully replace human care. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mw/videos] Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Crowdfunder [https://embodimentunlimited.com/crowdfunder/] Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC [https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec] Join Mark for in-person workshops [https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events]

88. Outsourcing Violence Was a Mistake - With Martijn Bos

In this episode, I sit down with Martin Bos to explore the intersection of embodiment, self-defense, and modern masculinity. We discuss why many people have lost touch with boundaries and physical reality, and how true confidence begins in the body—not just the mind. Martin shares his journey from being bullied as a child to training special forces and coaching civilians, and how his work has evolved beyond technique into embodied awareness and presence. We explore how posture, attention, and nervous system regulation shape both safety and behaviour. We also get into pride, ego, and why so many conflicts escalate unnecessarily, along with how men can develop the capacity for force without being controlled by it. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mw/videos] Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Crowdfunder [https://embodimentunlimited.com/crowdfunder/] Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC [https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec] Join Mark for in-person workshops [https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events]

87. Why Men Are Turning Back to the Sacred - with Chandler Stevens

In this episode , I sit down with Chandler Stevens to explore what happens when coaching and psychology hit their limits in men's lives. We discuss embodiment, attachment, and why many men are quietly moving toward spirituality and meaning beyond self-improvement frameworks. Chandler shares how connection—to the body, to others, and to something larger—shapes resilience, direction, and integrity. We also explore why beauty, ritual, and faith-based structure can play a stabilising role in modern masculinity. This is a grounded conversation about moving beyond optimisation and into a more integrated, purposeful, and embodied way of living as a man. ----------------------------------------------- See the Feral Philosophy YouTube channel HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mw/videos] Support the Feral Philosophy mission by donating through Crowdfunder [https://embodimentunlimited.com/crowdfunder/] Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC [https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec] Join Mark for in-person workshops [https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events] Join free coaching demo sessions [https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo] with Mark Find Mark Walsh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/]