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Authentic AF

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Authentic AF is a free community on Skool for men who feel disconnected or stuck despite looking fine on the surface. Andy Grant, host of the Real Men Feel podcast, created this space for honest conversation about emotions and struggles. Members consistently praise Andy's vulnerability and genuine warmth, which sets a tone that makes sharing feel safe.

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The honesty, the sense of everyone is there for genuine reasons & most of all...

The honesty, the sense of everyone is there for genuine reasons & most of all Andy, he has a great energy & even though i havent been very active recently knowing he has my corner gives me a great comfort

Men getting real with each other, it's a place where you can be truly...

Men getting real with each other, it's a place where you can be truly "Authentic" Even if you are not ready to share membership is amazing. The coffee hours have been a great casual event to get to know other men. Andy is a gracious host.

Andy leads with vulnerability and it paves the way for everyone else in the...

Andy leads with vulnerability and it paves the way for everyone else in the community. Andy always approaches things from a glass half full perspective. He’s a great listener and an even better human being. Even though he has this scary presence to some, he’s a big teddy bear with a big heart who just wants to help people. Everyone needs an Andy in their corner, and Authentic AF is perfectly suited for what Andy offers.

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🤙 You look fine on the outside. Inside, you feel disconnected, numb, or stuck. You're not broken. You're a man who stopped telling himself the truth. I'm Andy Grant, host of the award-winning Real Men Feel podcast. I survived multiple suicide attempts. The work I teach here is the work that helped save my life. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 ✅ You stop performing "fine" and start telling the truth ✅ Real talk replaces numbing and isolation ✅ You reconnect with the people who matter most 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 ✅ Men's circles with no alpha posturing ✅ Virtual hangouts and live connection ✅ Practical tools for emotions, purpose, and relationships ✅ 250+ men already done pretending

Mission & Values

Silence kills men. Connection saves us.

The Transformation

From hiding behind masks to being more comfortable in your own skin.

Who Is This For?

Not For

  • finger pointers
  • blamers
  • judgmental
  • closed minds
  • perpetual victims

Perfect For

  • Men ready to drop the mask.
  • Men willing to stop pretending they've got everything figured out.
  • Open, honest, authentic men.
  • Seekers of personal growth, emotional expression, and brotherhood.
Is Authentic AF worth your time?

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Weekly time investment

Authentic AF3 hrs/wk
Finding answers yourself6 hrs/wk
Online course (self-paced)4 hrs/wk
1-on-1 coach (weekly)1 hrs/wk(but $$$)

Saves ~3 hours per week vs. going solo

That's 13.0 hrs per month, worth about $650 of your time

Authentic AF is free to join. At 3 hours per week, you're investing about 13.0 hrs per month of your time (worth roughly $650 at your rate). Compared to searching for the same answers on your own (6 hrs/wk), the community saves you about 3 hours each week by putting everything in one place.

Community Culture

Relaxed, grounded, open, authentic, and supportive.

Meet the Team

Andy Grant

Andy Grant

As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, I know how low we can go. As the host of the award-winning podcast, Real Men Feel, I know how magnificent and joyful we can feel, too. I want to make suicide a rarity and make joy synonymous with masculinity.

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Member ConsensusBased on 7 reviews

Across 7 reviews, Authentic AF holds a 5.0 out of 5. The numbers speak well for it.

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Latest Reviews

Jul 30, 2026
Member 3 to 6 months

Andy is warm and genuine.

Andy is warm and genuine. He brings out the best in everyone he touches!

Jul 30, 2026

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Who are you and why did you join Authentic AF?

Hi, I'm Joe Duramo. I joined Authentic AF. I've known Andy for a few years now. I met him through MKP. We staffed together and I just really liked him. He was a good guy, fun to be around and I knew he had the community and I just, I don't know, I just started answering some of the prompts and it just felt good. It's been a nice addition to my day.

What's it actually been like being a member?

And he's a fun guy. I like the daily prompts, and sometimes I'm moved to contribute, sometimes I'm not. As a copywriter and marketing professional, I have to engage people a lot, so I guess I empathize with somebody who's trying to create some engagement. So I just started responding, and it's been more fun, and I've jumped on a few coffees. I'm typically writing my newsletters on Sunday mornings, so I'm aware that there's a call at 10 o'clock, and if time allows, I join it, if not, I don't. But it's kind of nice knowing it's there if I want to just do a quick check-in.

Who would benefit most from this, and who wouldn't?

Honestly, I don't know why and I think every man would benefit from just having a little time with other men and just having kind of letting your hair down and being able to share whatever it is that's on your mind. There's not a lot of people in our daily lives who are willing to give us that space and Andy provides it without charge and without prejudice, without judgment and it's just a reassuring thing to have and I wish more men would take advantage of it.

TA
Jul 22, 2026
Member 1 to 3 months

What I enjoyed most !

What I enjoyed most ! is written in the title of this community. Andy's truly Authentic.AF

I went through one of his meditation session and! It was amazing!.

A lot of times I find it hard to shut out the noise! and Andy was able to assist me in shutting it out and Centering myself. WoW

And the noise stopped.

It was One of the best experiences I've had in a long time!

One of his secrets, his patience and if I had to add one more, it would probably be awareness

I could feel his awareness every time.. I kept coming back to the surface he would gently, and patiently guide me back.

Thank you, Andy

Ps If the noise ever gets too loud for you, he's your guy!

Andy GrantAndy GrantOwner
Jul 23, 2026

Thanks, Thomas. I'm so glad you had a great experience with your very first Max Meditation.

Jul 21, 2026
Member 1 to 3 months

The honesty, the sense of everyone is there for genuine reasons & most of all...

The honesty, the sense of everyone is there for genuine reasons & most of all Andy, he has a great energy & even though i havent been very active recently knowing he has my corner gives me a great comfort

Andy GrantAndy GrantOwner
Jul 23, 2026

I'm glad you feel that support even beyond the community.

Jul 20, 2026
Member 1 to 3 months

Men getting real with each other, it's a place where you can be truly...

Men getting real with each other, it's a place where you can be truly "Authentic" Even if you are not ready to share membership is amazing.

The coffee hours have been a great casual event to get to know other men. Andy is a gracious host.

Andy GrantAndy GrantOwner
Jul 23, 2026

Thanks, James. I appreciate you calling out the men not quite ready to share yet.

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