Episode

188. How Mentorship And Vulnerability Help Young Men Find Themselves | with Tom Mandile

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Spiritual Fitness with Eric Bigger
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Dec 17, 2025
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Summary

Mentorship takes center stage as Eric Bigger and Coach Tom Mandile explore how vulnerability, masculinity, and emotional growth shape young men into stronger, more centered versions of themselves. Whether you're guiding someone, raising someone, or rebuilding yourself, this conversation shows how real mentorship and real vulnerability can change a man from the inside out. About Tom Mandile: Tom Mandile is a dedicated educator, mentor, and coach with more than 20 years of experience shaping young people on and off the field. After losing both parents at a young age, he forged a path built on resilience, purpose, and intention, turning his personal challenges into a lifelong commitment to guiding others. As a championship-winning head football and basketball coach, he has helped thousands of students develop discipline, confidence, communication, and character, while also modeling what it means to lead with heart and integrity. A father, teacher, and motivator, Tom brings a grounded, real-world perspective to his one-on-one and team coaching, emphasizing emotional intelligence, accountability, and the transformative power of goal setting and incremental change. Website: https://tommandile.com [https://tommandile.com/] Shop IYLA: https://iylia.com/ Use promo code EB20 for IYLIA champagne, offering 20% off on orders up to $200 Check out Miracle Season's collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpage Work with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m... [https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m] Connect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90