Xander Speaks Podcast

About Xander Speaks Podcast

Xander Speaks is a bold, unfiltered podcast about men’s mental health, vulnerability, and healing. Hosted by Alex—a disabled veteran living with bipolar disorder—this show breaks the silence around what it means to struggle, survive, and speak up. Through honest conversations and personal stories, Xander Speaks challenges toxic masculinity and proves that strength starts with being real. No more suffering in silence. It’s time to talk.

Publisher

Xander

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Jan 2023

Latest episode

25 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Mar 2025

   🎙️ Welcome to the NEW Xander Speaks

   Xander Speaks introduces a shift in focus to men's mental health, openly discussing his personal experiences with bipolar disorder in an effort to break stigmas and encourage open conversation.

2. 

   29 May 2023

   40 Under 40 and Bryce

   Ryan Cox, Saskia Boogman, and Bryce Turcotte share their diverse experiences and insights as young professionals in various fields, discussing their paths to success in an interview.

3. 

   3 May 2023

   Steve Arveschoug

   Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director, shares his experiences leaving a demanding job, reflecting on work-life balance, and prioritizing personal well-being in this interview.

4. 

   28 Mar 2023

   Clementine Lindley

   Clementine Lindley shares her entrepreneurial journey and discusses how previous failures led to the success of her yoga studio, Limber Tree Yoga, in an interview.

5. 

   15 Mar 2023

   Jim Markel

   Jim Markel recounts his journey from parachute rigging to creating top-tier utility gear with Red Oxx, highlighting the importance of failure in achieving success in this interview.

6. 

   1 Mar 2023

   Leif Welhaven

   Leif Welhaven discusses his past failures and suggests methods for overcoming fear, offering listeners insights into personal resilience in this interview with Xander Marin.

7. 

   20 Jan 2023

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Who has been a guest on Xander Speaks Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ryan Cox
• Saskia Boogman
• Bryce Turcotte
• Steve Arveschoug
• Clementine Lindley

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

53

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.