SOUL PATH PODCAST | SEASON 3 EP08 : INITIATED MAN

The Warrior of Inner Union: Modern Manhood Through the Eyes of the Ancients

In this potent episode of the Initiated Man series, Marko Petrovic sits down with Nemanja Sonero—a transformational guide, professional dancer, and spiritual teacher whose life work bridges ancient wisdom and modern manhood.

Their conversation dives deep into the wounds and wonders of growing up fatherless, being raised amidst women, and seeking masculinity through movement, mentorship, and the wild call of tribal lands. From the jungles of Brazil to the ancestral fields of Serbia, Nemanja shares his initiatory experiences through plant medicine, warrior rites, and emotional alchemy—speaking not from theory, but from lived transmission.

Together, they explore what it means to live as a man in the post-initiation void of modernity, and how real transformation requires reclaiming responsibility, embodying purpose, and integrating both the sword and the softness.

THEMES

• From Boy to Brother: The invisible hunger in modern men—longing for the father, but finding him in mentors, movement, and the masculine gaze.
• The Missing Manual: Why most men stumble in love, purpose, and presence—and how Nemanja’s own breakdowns in relationships became doorways into deeper truth.
• Warrior, But With a Heart: What indigenous warriors taught him about real strength—and why shooting snakes in the jungle has everything to do with making decisions in business.
• The Myth of Readiness: A raw reflection on responsibility, rising early, and why initiation has nothing to do with “feeling ready”—and everything to do with answering the call.
• Balance Is Not Softness: What the modern man gets wrong about feminine energy—and how integrating it actually makes him more dangerous, more present, and more whole.
• Serbia to the Sacred: A personal journey from war-torn Belgrade to sacred ceremonies in the Amazon—and what this contrast revealed about masculinity, resilience, and the power of forgiveness.

💬 “The warrior knows where he’s going. From his gaze, to his walk, to his willingness to stand alone—he is not moved by the world, but moves with purpose through it.”

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Website : www.nemanjasonero.com

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SOUL PATH PODCAST | SEASON 3 EP07 : INITIATED MAN

INITIATION IS NOT A MOMENT - IT'S A WAY OF LIFE

Dean Bentley, often called the “Viking Priest,” joins Marko to explore the humbling, relentless, and beautiful terrain of masculine initiation—not as a box to be ticked, but as a path of soul apprenticeship. Together, they unravel the difference between peak experiences and true rites of passage, and what it means to live your life as an offering.

🔥 Key Themes

• “Did You Actually Return from the Mountain?” ➤ The real initiation doesn’t happen in the ceremony—it begins when you bring its wisdom back into your everyday life.
• “When Vision Becomes an Initiator” ➤ What happens when you declare a bold vision? The universe responds by shaping you to match the magnitude of what you've spoken into existence.
• “Integration is the Initiation” ➤ The difference between a psychedelic insight and a soul evolution? One sparks the flame. The other learns to carry it without burning the house down.
• “The Three Archetypes: Hero, Journeyman, Master” ➤ A map of masculine development that doesn’t glorify kingship, but honors bricklaying. Are you swinging a sword, or building a temple?
• “Ego-Centric vs. Soul-Centric Leadership” ➤ What does it mean to lead from service rather than status? One calls people to you. The other guides them back to themselves.

💬 “No matter the storm—I’ll see it through.”

This line captures the heartbeat of the episode: resilience, resolve, and reverence for the long road home.

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Connect With Dean:

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thedeanbentley/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/dean.bentley.10

Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/4cKOPWdReLtj24ylTGXqNG?si=b64018e7f4824000

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SOUL PATH PODCAST | SEASON 3 EP06 : INITIATED MAN

THE ALCHEMY OF MASCULINE POWER

The Alchemy of Masculine Power with Nathan Wakeford

In this powerful episode, Marko Petrovic sits down with Nathan Wakeford to explore the multidimensional nature of masculinity, transformation, and spiritual evolution.

Nathan, once the founder of a successful multinational beverage brand, shares his bold transition from corporate success into the realms of deep inner work, rites of passage, and men’s transformation. His journey weaves together the worlds of subconscious reprogramming, trauma integration, NLP, and indigenous ceremony.

Together, Nathan and Marko unpack:

• The collapse of old masculine paradigms and what’s rising in their place
• How business success without inner anchoring can lead to spiritual bankruptcy
• Why initiation and emotional healing are critical rites for modern men
• The power of fire, circle work, and presence in reclaiming one’s truth
• Nathan’s personal story of unraveling and rebuilding from the inside out
• The courage it takes to surrender the familiar for the sacred unknown

This episode is a raw, revelatory conversation that bridges the head and the heart, the boardroom and the ceremonial fire. Perfect for any man on the path of awakening, seeking to redefine power, purpose, and presence in a way that honors both the wild and the wise.

Watch the episode : https://youtu.be/UzEIVs123uQ

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