The Dude Nation

10/20/2025

The hardest conversations save lives.

Too many men stay silent, thinking no one will understand.
But connection is the medicine.

Text a brother. Call your dad. Message that friend who’s been quiet.

Speak up. Reach out.
Your life — and someone else’s — might depend on it.

⭕ Join the conversation inside The Dude Dojo every Tuesday (12–1 ET).
🔗 thedudenation.com/dude-dojo (link in bio)

10/19/2025

Sundays are for slowing down and checking in.

Where do you feel most connected in your life right now?
Where do you feel least connected?

This isn’t about judgment — it’s about awareness.
Because what you can name, you can change.

⭕ This Tuesday in The Dude Dojo (12–1 ET), we’re diving deep into connection — how to build it, repair it, and keep it alive.

Join the brotherhood → https://thedudenation.com/dude-dojo (link in bio)

10/07/2025

FINAL CALL: One Spot Just Opened! 🔥

Brother, this is your chance to step up and step in.

To drop the rock, leave lighter, and hit pause on the grind.

Join us this weekend for The Dude Deep Dive — a sacred reset in nature with powerful men ready to reconnect, release, and rise together.

🌲 October 10–12 | Freehold, NY
🎒 Bring your heart, your courage, and your truth.

This spot won’t last. Step into the fire.
👉 https://thedudenation.com/dudedeepdive

The Premier Men’s Development Organization & Brotherhood.

10/04/2025

Hey brother,

We’re down to one spot for the Dude Deep Dive next weekend — October 10–12 (Fri–Sun) near Red Hook, NY. If you (or a man in your life) has been feeling the call for a sacred reset, this is it.

This is not a workshop. It’s a full-body, full-heart, full-spirit reboot in nature: a space to breathe, reconnect, and step forward with clarity and strength.

What you’ll experience
• Grounding morning practices: breathwork, meditation, gentle movement
• Fire circle & ritual: release, reclaim, and recommit to what matters
• Real brotherhood: honest conversation, zero judgment, rock-solid support
• Integration: clear next steps you can actually live by on Monday

Who it’s for
Men who are ready to get unstuck, recalibrate their nervous system, and return to life with focus, integrity, and power—whether you’re navigating stress, transition, grief, or simply want to sharpen your edge.

Logistics
• Dates: Fri–Sun, Oct 10–12
• Location: private land near Red Hook, NY (address shared upon registration)
• Food & gear: simple guidance provided after you claim the spot

If this is for you—or for a man you care about—hit reply and say “I’m in,” or grab the last seat here:
👉 Register: https://thedudenation.com/dudedeepdive

Prefer to talk first? DM ME

With respect and brotherhood,
Ben Curtis
Chief Well-Being Officer & Coach, The Dude Nation™

P.S. Can’t come but know someone who needs this? Forward this email. Your nudge could change a life.

10/03/2025

Brothers—final call. We’ve got 2 spots left for our annual Dude Deep Dive: Men’s Sacred Reset, Oct 10–12 (Hudson Valley).

Come breathe, move, grieve, and rise together—no fluff, all heart. If you’ve been feeling the pull, this is your sign.

👉 Lock in your spot now: thedudenation.com/dudedeepdive

Reply here with any questions—see you by the fire.

The Premier Men’s Development Organization & Brotherhood.

09/30/2025

Men, we need to talk.

Most of us were taught that being vulnerable = weak. That if we feel too much, care too much, or cry too much, we’re failing at being men. But what if that’s the biggest lie we’ve been told?

The truth is, real strength comes from facing your feelings instead of running from them. Vulnerability is how we build connection. And connection is what keeps us alive.

Because when we suppress what we feel, it doesn’t disappear—it comes out as anger, stress, addiction, and distance from the people we love.

If you’re struggling with what it means to be a man, know this: You don’t have to do it alone. You’re not broken. You don’t need to ‘fix’ yourself—you just need a space where you can be real.

Drop a 💪 in the comments if you’re ready to rewrite the script. Let’s build a new kind of masculinity—together.

09/26/2025

What are YOU grateful for today?

Great stack:

- Getting to take care of my mom, be of service to her and every day, be her car taker this week and giving my sister the gift of a week off

Getting phone calls from sober dudes on my sober anniversary!!

13 years without alcohol !

Getting to share the joy with each of you (even though some friends still don’t really get it - and that’s okay)

Affirmation from my sober community and each of you!

Getting to share the news with my mom in person 🥰

My mom’s amazing continued will to live and learn and read despite being in her dying process

God talking to me through friends

Feeling my dad and closer to God this week

Having multiple coaches and mentors in my life

Getting to be a coach and mentor for others

Missing my wife and dog while simultaneously enjoying my alone time and independence this week

Being able to do pull-ups and pushups again after a long painful shoulder recovery. Feeling the best I have in 5 months! And approaching 45 years on this planet 🌎!

09/25/2025

Don’t take our word for it. Take it from the men who have participated in our retreats. How free do you want to be? Space open for an unforgettable weekend of brotherhood, Breathwork, chi gong, healing, fireside talks and rituals, sound healing, drumming, rage release, joy, laughs and bonds for life 🤜🤛

Come join us. This is your chance.
Spots are limited and registration closes next week.

Comment “RETREAT” to learn more

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09/21/2025

Brothers—this is your moment.

In 3 weeks, we gather for the Dude Deep Dive Retreat. Two nights of brotherhood, truth, and reset.

If you’ve been carrying stress, questions about purpose, or just longing for real connection—you’re not alone. This retreat is built for local men ready to drop the mask and rise together.

Not ready yet? Join us at the Hudson Valley Men’s Circle (HVMC) next Sunday and feel the power of brotherhood for yourself.

📅 HVMC – Sunday, Sept 28 @ 4:30–6 PM
📍 Rhinebeck, NY
🔗 thedudenation.com/hvmc

📅 Dude Deep Dive Retreat – Oct 10–12
📍 Hudson Valley
🔗 thedudenation.com/deepdive

Because you don’t have to do life alone. Every dude deserves support.

09/16/2025

🔥 The fire is calling. Will you answer?

The next Dude Deep Dive is happening October 10–12.

Three days creekside. Fire circles. Breathwork. Men’s circles. Ritual. Brotherhood.

This isn’t about escaping life — it’s about stepping back into it with clarity, power, and support.

⚡ Limited spots. When it’s full, it’s full.

👉 Claim your spot now: [link in bio]
👉 Or DM me “DEEP DIVE” and I’ll send you the details.

See you in the circle.

09/12/2025

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