Rohan Parrant Method

Exploring Men’s Work and Personal Growth with Adrian Selley

Rohan Parrant Season 1 Episode 31

In this powerful episode of the Rohan Parrant Method, I’m joined by Adrian Selley, a seasoned strategist and facilitator deeply involved in men’s wellbeing and personal development. Adrian has been active in men’s work since 2012, notably with the Mankind Project and Island of Men, creating supportive spaces where men explore vulnerability, accountability, and authentic connection.

We dive into the transformative power of initiatives like the New Warrior Training Adventure, which reconnect men with essential rites of passage from boyhood to manhood. Adrian discusses how emotional expression, shadow work, and balancing masculine and feminine energies are vital components of positive masculinity and personal growth. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration of brotherhood, courage, and the journey to becoming an authentic self.

Whether you’re curious about men’s work or looking for ways to deepen your personal development, this episode offers meaningful insights and encouragement to embrace vulnerability and growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New Warrior Training Adventure offers a profound weekend experience promoting emotional vulnerability and brotherhood among men.
  • Men’s work organizations like the Mankind Project and Island of Men help restore important initiation rites and foster emotional health and accountability.
  • Safe spaces, accountability, and non-judgmental sharing are essential for men to explore and express their vulnerabilities.
  • Shadow work helps uncover and integrate hidden parts of oneself, supporting deeper self-acceptance and growth.
  • Positive masculinity is about balancing masculine and feminine energies, valuing the strengths of both.

About Rohan

Rohan Parrant is a counsellor, coach, speaker and wellbeing strategist dedicated to helping individuals and leaders live, perform and lead without burning out. With over two decades of experience across construction, trades, corporate, education and youth services, he brings a grounded, no-BS approach to personal development, mental health and leadership.

On The Rohan Parrant Method podcast, Rohan dives into honest, practical conversations with everyday people, thought leaders and high performers to explore what it really means to grow, heal and lead well—especially under pressure. From burnout and mindset to trauma, resilience and self-awareness, this is the show for people who want to go deeper, feel stronger, and show up better in all areas of life.

With a background that bridges real-world grit and emotional depth, Rohan knows what it takes to rise after setbacks, push past mental barriers, and keep showing up with integrity. His episodes are packed with raw insights, grounded tools and powerful stories that challenge the status quo and call you to step into something greater.

Whether you're rebuilding, evolving or just curious, Rohan’s method is real, relatable and always rooted in lived experience.

Connect with Rohan:
Website: rohanparrant.com

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