This episode: The Rejection That Broke Him—And the Men’s Circle That Rebuilt His Life.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney initiates the recording and thanks Jason Lange for joining the podcast.
- Drew credits Rob Wentz for introducing Jason Lange.
- He discusses the concept of life as a straight path and how external circumstances can derail it.
- Drew introduces the three types of men: those who don’t notice adversity, those who see it as a barrier, and those who see it as an opportunity.
Jason Lange’s Transformative Moment (23:21)
- Jason Lange shares his experience of struggling with Intimacy and connection with women in his mid-20s.
- He describes a pivotal moment during a date where he was rejected, leading to a collapse in his confidence.
- Jason explains how he joined men’s groups and underwent healing work, including talk Therapy and a transformative experience in a men’s group.
- He emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one’s pain and the impact of this realization on his life.
The Role of Men’s Groups in Personal Growth (23:40)
- Jason discusses the significance of men’s groups in providing a safe space for vulnerability and healing.
- He highlights the importance of explicit agreements in men’s groups to create a trusting environment.
- Jason shares how his participation in men’s groups helped him navigate significant life challenges, including career changes and personal Relationships.
- He explains how his experience in men’s groups led him to start Evolutionary Man to help other men through similar transformations.
Evolutionary Man and Its Impact (23:53)
- Jason describes the evolution of Evolutionary Man over the past decade, starting from his personal well-being to supporting other men.
- He explains how Evolutionary Man offers mentorship, men’s groups, and life retreats to help men connect and support each other.
- Jason shares his mission to ensure every man has access to deep connection and support through Evolutionary Man.
- He discusses the importance of real, in-person connections over virtual ones for men’s Mental Health and well-being.
Jason’s Personal and Professional Journey (24:08)
- Jason reflects on the personal growth he experienced through Evolutionary Man and how it influenced his professional life.
- He shares his experience of meeting his wife and the positive impact of his personal growth on his relationships.
- Jason discusses the challenges of raising a child with hearing impairment and how his men’s groups provided support during this time.
- He emphasizes the importance of community and connection in overcoming personal and professional challenges.
The Importance of Vulnerability and Connection (24:25)
- Jason highlights the significance of vulnerability and connection in men’s groups, particularly in creating a supportive environment.
- He explains how men’s groups help men share their burdens and feel less isolated.
- Jason discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on men’s mental Health and the importance of maintaining connections during times of isolation.
- He shares his experience of continuing men’s groups virtually and the benefits of having a supportive community.
To learn more about Jason’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmlange/ or his website at https://evolutionary.men.
Jason Lange Bio
Jason is a men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach, and evolutionary guide. He helps men drop in and wake up to deeper Clarity in their life’s purpose and relationships. He believes every man should be in a men’s group for the growth and support opportunities they provide.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I now believe that success happens when we find a better way and are willing and able to share it. HOW I do that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately, WHAT I bring to the table is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others.
My company, Profit Compassion LLC consists of 3 paths:
The Caregiver Family Health Coach: coach for caregivers of individuals with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Caregivers who are open to a conversation about how I can support you on your Caregiving journey: I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and rediscover their own well-being. Through personalized Coaching, I provide practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools to reduce Burnout, strengthen relationships, and navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence. My goal is to empower you to care for yourself as compassionately as you care for your loved one.
The Mindful Man Movement: men’s self-discovery coach, speaker, podcast host, author. For Men Seeking Answers Within: Imagine having crystal clear knowledge of your purpose in life where you make confident decisions, and are assertive, productive, and at peak mental health. Corporate executives hire me to guide them to tap into their natural power through self-discovery so they may write their own story and live the life they want to live.
WealthPath Strategies & Solutions: health/wellness and financial services to support individuals and businesses.
Join me in transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Let’s embark on this journey together.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:
Website: https://profitcompassion.com/
Email: [email protected]
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Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
