Forged for Manhood with Rick Cooper

About Forged for Manhood with Rick Cooper

No fluff. Just raw, real talk from real men who’ve been through the fire. Forged for Manhood is for young men ready to level up—mind, body, and spirit. Rick brings you wisdom from special forces, sport, chaplains, and other men who’ve tested themselves in the wildness of life. They’ve faced fear, fought battles—inside and out—and learned what it takes to be a man of true quality. They’re here to pass that knowledge on to you. Welcome to the brotherhood. It’s your time. Website: https://www.rick-cooper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cooper-516660183/

Publisher

Rick Cooper

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jun 2021

Latest episode

15 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Forged for Manhood #17 w/Joe Horton

   On Forged for Manhood, I’m joined by my good friend Joe Horton — founder of Guild of Dads, podcaster, and men’s group leader. Joe is a powerful advocate for brotherhood and for men expanding what they believe is possible in their lives. Together, we dive into why connection is essential for men and boys at every stage of life, how isolation is crippling too many young and middle-aged men, and what practical steps you can take to build real bonds and thrive. This is the final episode of the series — and it’s one you won’t want to miss. 🔥 3 Takeaways: Brotherhood is the backbone of a thriving life — no man should go it alone. Social isolation is a silent epidemic among men — and it’s costing lives. Practical tools to connect deeply, even if sports and pints aren’t your thing. If you want to get in touch with Joe and find out what he is doing, or even join one of his hikes, go to guildofdads.com (http://guildofdads.com/), and drop him a message. And.... For the passionate, the bold, and the game changers in Professional Sports and Independent Education, connect with Rick on his website or LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Cooper - The Education Athlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.rick-cooper.com/) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Cooper | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cooper-theeducationathlete/)

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   1 Sept 2025

   Forged for Manhood #17 with Libby Flenley

   In this episode of Forged for Manhood, I sit down with my FIRST FEMALE guest, Libby Flenley. This was some episode too! Lib's is a qualified social worker, exploitation specialist, and founder of The Sex, Lies & Love Project. With over a decade of frontline experience supporting victims and survivors of exploitation, Libby has worked across safeguarding teams, specialist organisations, and even internationally through Operation South America in Paraguay. She now delivers training for schools, sports organisations, and even Premier League academies — helping the next generation navigate the challenges of sex, consent, and relationships in today’s digital world. Together, we dig deep into the impact of pornography, the realities of sextortion, and what true consent really means for young people growing up online. 🔥 3 Takeaways: Pornography is shaping young people’s ideas of sex and consent — often in destructive ways. “True consent” goes far deeper than a yes or no — it’s about respect, clarity, and integrity. Sexting, nudes, and online exploitation are real dangers — but open conversation is the first defence. This is a vital conversation for any man who wants to understand the world young people are facing — and how to lead better in it. Find Libby here:The Sex, Lies & Love Project (https://thesllproject.co.uk/home) Libby Flenley | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/libby-flenley-2595567a/) ------ For the passionate, the bold, and the game changers in Professional Sports and Independent Education, connect with Rick on his website or LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Cooper - The Education Athlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.rick-cooper.com/) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Cooper | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cooper-theeducationathlete/)

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   25 Aug 2025

   Forged for Manhood #16 with Sam Leeming

   In this episode of Forged for Manhood, I sit down with Sam Leeming — a human-first performance coach with lived experience as a professional sportsman and cancer survivor. At just 23, Sam’s life transformed when routine rugby knocks revealed a tumour in his chest. Through resilience, grit, and a relentless mindset, he not only recovered but built a career guiding high performers to unlock their best selves. We dive into risk, resilience, and the pursuit of real fulfilment — where curiosity, creativity, and courage meet. 🔥 3 Takeaways: Healthy risk is the gateway to growth — it’s where curiosity and fulfilment live. True resilience is forged in setbacks — mindset determines the comeback. Shift focus from outcomes to graceful pursuit , that’s where we find peace and performance. Welcome to the brotherhood. This is one you don’t want to miss. ---- Find Sam at:(2) Sam Leeming | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-leeming-b55550109/)My Story – Sam Leeming Performance (https://samleemingperformance.com/pages/my-story)----For the passionate, the bold, and the game changers in Professional Sports and Independent Education, connect with Rick on his website or LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Cooper - The Education Athlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.rick-cooper.com/) ⁠⁠⁠Rick Cooper | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cooper-theeducationathlete/)

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• Dean Lester
• Tim Holmes
• Charles Wallace
• Richard Shorter
• Henry Weeks

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