What is a Rite of Passage?
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<p>Welcome to 'What is a Rite of Passage?'</p><p>I'm your host, Damien Smith.</p><p>I've been involved in Rites of Passage for 10 years and there is so much I don't yet know.</p><p>My primary focus here is on the ceremonies, rituals and processes used to mark the transition from boyhood to manhood.</p><p>We also cover the topics of menswork, teenage girls initiation, menopause and the various other thresholds humans cross to move from one state of being to another,</p><p>after which there is no return.</p>
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July 9, 2026
Miki
<p>Welcome.<br />This weeks guest is Miki Dedijer. Miki joins us from the Sweden where it's currently daylight all day! After multiple attempts to record, we landed on a beautiful conversation which shed additional light on our understanding of teenage Rites of Passage from the whole family perspective.</p><p>In addition I'll be hosting a free webinar with Miki at 5pm Eastern Australia Time 18th July.</p><p>Come along for a deeper understanding of what Miki offers as a year long family Rite of Passage.</p><p></p><p>Eventbrite link: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.se/e/grassroots-rite-of-passage-masterclass-for-parents-of-boys-tickets-1993763559477?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.se/e/grassroots-rite-of-passage-masterclass-for-parents-of-boys-tickets-1993763559477?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mikidedijer.com" target="_blank">mikidedijer.com</a></p><p></p><p>alternative understanding of iron john: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://themythicmasculine.substack.com/p/61-an-animist-retelling-of-iron-john" target="_blank">https://themythicmasculine.substack.com/p/61-an-animist-retelling-of-iron-john</a></p><p></p><p>martin shaw substack mentioning iron john: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://martinshaw.substack.com/p/what-to-do-with-the-wild-man" target="_blank">https://martinshaw.substack.com/p/what-to-do-with-the-wild-man</a></p>
July 1, 2026
Mark
<p>Welcome back!</p><p>This week we have a gift for Castlemaine Rites of Passage by way of a meandering historical account of the Australian Men's Work scene with Mark MacDougall. Marks energy has been a driving force for our organisation and he has been a mentor to me. For those seeking to know more about mark and the Sydney Men's Festival. Tune in!</p><p></p><p>For information about Castlemaine Rites of Passage, click here</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://castlemainerop.org/" target="_blank">https://castlemainerop.org/</a></p>
June 16, 2026
Leslie
<p>Welcome!</p><p>This weeks guest is Brad Leslie.</p><p>Brad is the founder of YMAW (Young Men's Adventure Weekend) in Vancouver and Kingmakers, a network of men committed to Rites of Passage and the next generation of men.</p><p>Brad is a craftsman and a musician who brings his best to that and those he loves.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-boy-crisis-warren-farrell/book/9781948836135.html" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-boy-crisis-warren-farrell/book/9781948836135.html</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ymaw.com/the-weekend/" target="_blank">https://www.ymaw.com/the-weekend/</a></p>
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- What is What is a Rite of Passage??
<p>Welcome to 'What is a Rite of Passage?'</p><p>I'm your host, Damien Smith.</p><p>I've been involved in Rites of Passage for 10 years and there is so much I don't yet know.</p><p>My primary focus here is on the ceremonies, rituals and processes used to mark the transition from boyhood to manhood.</p><p>We also cover the topics of menswork, teenage girls initiation, menopause and the various other thresholds humans cross to move from one state of being to another,</p><p>after which there is no return.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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