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112: Kristal DeSantis is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, EMDR trained clinician, and a State of Texas approved Premarital Education Provider. She is the creator of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy and corresponding book, S.T.R.O.N.G.: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man Please note some of the audio for this episode was not saved properly; the episode starts mid-conversation.Timestamps: 2:00 - Defining trauma; EMDR therapy11:00 - Ignoring emotions is illogical17:00 - Belief vs trust22:00 - why are most divorces in the U.S.'s initiated by the woman in the relationship?27:00 - Alexithymia - "phenomenon characterized by significant challenges in recognizing, expressing, sourcing, and describing one's emotions"28:00 - Kristal's definition of a good man: "a man with integrity, self-awareness, and strength of character." Kristal's BookKristal's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

111 - John Lawyer is an American combat veteran and co-founder of Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community.1:00 - Introduction, what is Kishar?4:30 - Defining spirituality and the message John spreads via the Kishar community16:00 - Acknowledging judgement in ourselves24:00 - how much is too much rumination vs plowing through bad times35:00 - dealing with shame & regret; letting go40:00 - addiction; John's 12 years in combat zones53:00 - how did John use spirituality to heal?Kishar Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

110 - Michael Anderson is an author and political commentator who has written five books on the genetic nature of political beliefs, tribalism, and potential solutions. Timestamps:2:00 - finding a creative outlet in writing, interest in political differences8:00 - historical/evolutionary origin of left-right divide16:00 - neoliberalism's impact on the middle class23:00 - solutions; campaign finance reform,33:00 - socialism42:00 - challenges of a rapidly changing society53:00 - judiciary Items Referenced:The Righteous Mind by Jonathan HaidtMichael's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 109 - Born in Mumbai, Dr. Ravi R. Iyer is the founding physician and president of the Iyer Clinic-LMG in Fairfax and Loudoun County, Virginia. His 40 years of experience span science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals. Thomas and Dr. Iyer discuss consciousness, narratives and reality, dealing with apathy, taking risks, and what it means to be a good man.Timestamps:1:30 - True excellence is not concerned with the opinion of others8:00 - Reality; truth vs narratives in our mind; consciousness & maintaining separation from representations of reality19:00 - Dealing with Persecution and threat as a young person24:00 - Living a life of honor; working as a physician in the community32:00 - "mental health" vs "emotional health"40:00 - how to contextualize exercise in your life43:00 - apathy; supporting apathetic patients47:00 - polymath mentality; risk aversion55:00 - being a good manDr. Iyer's WebsiteTopics Referenced: Archimedes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

108 - John Pierce is a public sector servant and consultant, having worked for the cities of Philadelphia, Alexandria and San Francisco, as well as consulting for national governments.Timestamps: 3:00 - Media Literacy; choosing information sources. Vaccine hesitancy, Jared Kushner, Russia & Ukraine, Israel & Palestine 13:00 - Pernicious Ideologies & How to Engage with them. Examples: American Civil War22:00 - Conspiratorial thinking is selfish 28:00 - Are the conventional understandings of liberalism and conservatism accurate? 2-Party realignment in the 1960s, welfare state, 40:00 - Civil Rights post 2020; improving outcomes for the poor and people of color. Potential solutions; funding education, entrepreneurship 54:00 - How impactful is the money going to Ukraine on the US Budget? 56:00 - Morality ; being a good man Items Referenced: AllSides.comAnti-Intellectualism in American Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

107 - James Marshall is a retired professional rugby player from New Zealand and the host of the What a Lad Podcast. James amassed nearly 200 professional rugby appearances, including more than 50 caps for the Hurricanes in the top flight of professional rugby in New Zealand, and was part of the Super Rugby winning side in 2016. James is now a coach at the mighty Crusaders of Canterbury, the most successful club rugby team in the world, where he helped bring him a sixth consecutive Super Rugby title. What a Lad is an interview show that hands the mic to many all time greats of New Zealand rugby union and league, as well as other sports stars from around the world. James has put out more than 200 episodes of What a Lad, where he gives these athletes a platform to express themselves and be authentic.Timestamps: 6:00 - building trust with guests; mental health in professional rugby10:00 - Getting a job as a podcast host14:00- Developing listening skills20:00 - Journey to full professionalism32:00- Concussions in rugby41:00 - Success in long-term relationship45:00 - Rugby World Cup 2023What a Lad Podcast: https://whatalad.podbean.com/Bro Nouveau Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bronouveau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael “Tate” Barkley is an attorney and author of the upcoming memoir, “Sunday Dinners, Moonshine and Men”. Timestamps: 2:00 - What was the impetus to write a book, and why a memoir? 8:00 - What were the factors in your childhood that left you susceptible to addiction? ; Do you miss drinking? 19:00 - How boys are taught to communicate and disrespect boundaries 29:00 - Life is easier when you are honest 35:00 - Rock bottom; moving home, suicidal ideation and finding rehab 41:00 - Angels; people giving a lifeline Tate's website: https://tatebarkley.com/Bro Nouveau on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

105 - Pete Taylor is a British entrepreneur with a background in design and architecture. In 2022 he walked away from a successful business and co-founded the Awakened Man Project.Timestamps: 1:00 - “menswork” concept - how much is too much?5:00 - Pete's backstory - growing up with a growth condition 10:00 - Moving beyond self-improvement exclusively in fitness; the importance of having a close group of guy friends 19:00 - Identifying & Defining an “elevated” man 22:00 - Resisting Pornography 41:00 - What is the Awakened Man Item's ReferencedStutzThe Awakened Man ProjectPete Taylor on LinkedInBro Nouveau on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From October 2022--075 - Bobby Andaya is an American-Filipino entrepreneur. He is the head coach and owner of Hieroglyph Fitness on the Island of Palawan in the Philippines.Prior to establishing CrossFit Hieroglyph in 2016, he served 7 years as a U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and 6 years in the U.S. Military.Thomas and Bobby discuss why he exited a lucrative career in the federal government, living in a developing country, returning home to the Philippines, preventing burnout, and how Bobby defines his values as a husband and father.Timestamps:1:00 - Intro - Bobby's Career in the Military and Federal Law Enforcement 5:00 - Life in the Philippines and on Palawan 9:00 - Living in a developing country & the beauty in the struggle 15:00 - The fable of the segali and the ant 18:30 - developing introspection 34:00 - Integrity & staying faithful 39:00 - The Bay Area 49:99 - What does it mean to be a good man? Hieroglyph FitnessHieroglyph Fitness on InstagramBobby's Vacation Rental in El Nido Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shauna Springer – known as “Doc Springer” in the veteran community, is one of the nation's leading experts on PTSD and transitional trauma. In addition to speaking and writing engagements, Dr. Springer is Chief Psychologist at Stella, a health care organization on the cutting edge of biological interventions and psychedelic therapy for treatment of severe trauma exposure. Dr. Springer holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology. Timestamps: 1:30 - Podcasting 5:00 - Bids for Attention in relationship and day-to-day interactions; “phubbing” 10:00 - Profile of someone who experienced childhood trauma; creating a protector image 16:00 - universal impact of trauma; all walks of life 19:00 - Extroversion vs Introversion: introverts are not unfriendly 34:00 - Trauma as a biological injury; ketamine therapy Stellacenter.com40:00 - Psychedelic Medicine vs mindfulness47:00 - Therapeutic Modalities Items Referenced: Doc Springer's Website: https://www.docshaunaspringer.com/Stella: https://stellacenter.com/Free Range Psychology (Psychology Today): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/free-range-psychology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duncan Varda is a criminal defense attorney in Kentucky focused on litigating felony cases. Prior to becoming an attorney, Duncan served as a Foreign Service Officer in South America, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is a Marine Corps veteran with multiple combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.Timestamps: 1:00 - What is DPA? - Kentucky Dept of Public Advocacy; 7:30 - Duncan's path: Marine Corps -> State Dept-> Pubic Defense 15:00 - What is the rule of law and how does it affect our lives? 24:00 - Overcharging & Wrongful Imprisonment 37:00 - Policing 47:00 - Qualified Immunity Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy: https://dpa.ky.gov/who-we-are/National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: https://www.nacdl.org/National Association for Public Defense: https://www.publicdefenders.us/Gideon's Promise: https://www.gideonspromise.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

102- Conor Sullivan is the Vice President of Client Excellence at The Endurance Group, a consulting firm that unlocks opportunities for clients by revealing and leveraging authentic relationships. Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro & Conor's professional background; what makes a good podcast episode? 9:00 - Conor's experience working with Teach for America; path to education as a profession23:00 - Social Capital 30:00 - Social Capital Outreach vs Cold Outreach; Importance of Connection Post-Covid42:00 - Being a Good ManThe Endurance GroupConor on LinkedInBro Nouveau on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

101 - Dr. Salvatore Forcina was born during World War II in Scauri, Italy in April of 1941, before moving to Argentina in 1949. As an adult, he moved to the United States, where he completed two different residencies in general and vascular surgery and built a life. Dr. Forcina's recently published book, The American Doctor documents his struggles and successes as an immigrant to two countries. Timestamps 1:30 - Sal's early live; postwar Italy and moving to Argentina; influence of his parents and emphasis on schooling 9:00 - Facism in Italy 12:00 - Life in Argentina, learning Spanish 20:00 - Overcoming Adversity: The Road is Never Straight or Smooth 24:00 - Moving to the United States in 1969; Finding Love 30:00 - Perseverance 41:00 - Being a Good Man 46:00 - Motivation for writing The American Doctor Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Doctor-Salvatore-J-Forcina-ebook/dp/B0B6KV6WVGBro Nouveau on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@bronouveau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Coyne is a B2B business leader in the construction industry, and a lifelong football (soccer) player and coach. Timestamps: 2:00 - Paddy Intro - Background and path to living in the United States 7:00 - How Paddy & Thomas met; goal setting in personal life and business 14:00 - How Paddy developed his social skills and ability to break the ice with people 23:00 - Individual Contributor vs Management Roles33:00 - Values and Defining a Good Man Bro Nouveau on YouTube Bro Nouveau on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Christopher Deussing, DSW, LCSW, C-DBT is the Owner of Integrative DBT & Psychotherapy, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work, as well as postgraduate certificates in psychedelic assisted Psychotherapy, and in Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling. For more than 20 years, Chris has helped people cope with a wide variety of psychological presentations including mood difficulties, psychosis, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, addiction, and personality disorders. He is a "technical integrationist" fluent in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Chris is a creative clinician utilizing a humanistic, action-oriented, and client-centered approach compassionately infused with lovingkindness.Timestamps: 4:30 - Pros and Cons of the wounded healer12:00 - Traditional vs Contemporary Psychoanalysis; post-Freud evolution toward behavioralism21:00 - Primacy of therapeutic relationship regardless of modality26:00 - Identity work & Internal Family Systems30:00 - Impact of Isolation & the COVID 19 Pandemic42:00 - Masculinity in 2023Integrative DBT & Psychotherapy: https://www.integrativedbt.com/team-descriptionsDr. Christopher Deussing on LinkedIn: https://www.integrativedbt.com/team-descriptionsBro Nouveau on YouTube Bro Nouveau on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regardless of your job title and industry, you have customers. Your external customers are the businesses who pay money for your services, the individuals who view your advertisements, and donors who fund your organization. Internal customers are the people who you work with every day, who support your objectives directly or indirectly.This week's guest on the Bro Nouveau Podcast, Andrew Hamburger, is a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Salesloft, an American software company valued at $1.1B in 2021. For the last 15 years, Andrew has worked as an individual contributor and sales leader, giving him a unique perspective on sales performance, sales management and relationship management with internal and external customers.Andrew's refections on driving consensus in a large groups, passing praise on to teammates, being graceful in competitive environments, and identifying your professional niche will improve your work performance, regardless of your current job title.Timestamps: 0:30 - Andrew's background and introduction to a sales careers7:00 - you need to be face to face with your customers in 292314:00 - If they won't put you in the room, they are not your champion24:00 - Interacting with the competition30:00 - Internal Customers39:00 - Evaluating organizations to work at, understanding your own nicheConnect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhamburger/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

097 - Dr. Jessica Higgins is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology.Dr. Higgins' Website: https://drjessicahiggins.com/Empowered Relationship Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-relationship-podcast-your-relationship-resource/id969874173 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fire For Effect Athletics (FFE) is a US military veteran opened and operated olympic lifting, strongman, and cross-training gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FFE programming is designed for everyone, regardless of physical ability or age. FEE trainers customize workouts to benefit people at any stage in life - from kids as young as 8, to folks in their 80's, as well as elite athletes.This weeks episode features James Taulbee, owner and coach, Tracey Taulbee, general manager and coach, and Adam Trapanotto, manager and coach. Timestamps:0:30: FFE Team Intro8:30 - Odd Object vs Barbell Workouts12:30 - Moving Heavy Odd Objects Quickly Over Great Distances28:00 - The mental side of exercise and an active lifestyle35:00 - Disintegration of community and neighborhoods - knowing your neighbors is rarer today than in the past45:00 - What are the things civilians don't know about the veteran experience?60:00 - Leadership and Ego65:00 - Veteran Mental Health and Suicide; helping each other thriveLinks: FFE website: https://www.fireforeffectath.com/FFE instagram: instagram.com/fireforeffectathletics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Purchasing a home is one of the most signifiant, and intimidating, purchases an individual will make in their lifetime. Luckily, DJ Olojo, an Atlanta-based real estate investor, has a passion for educating the public on the benefits of homeownership and how they can achieve it.Timstamps: 1:30 - DJ's path to real estate investing6:00 - Pushing through self-limiting beliefs11:00 - Economic benefits of homeownership14:00 - Options to Avoid Foreclosure20:00 - Understanding equity, mortgages32:00 - How to assess price, mortgage and long-term profitability36:00 - Low income earners can benefit the most from owning a home relative to wealthier individuals47:00 - Pros and Cons of gentrification in major citiesASO Holdings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part three of Thomas' discussion on The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Buy the book hereThomas' full notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas discusses his notes on chapters 5-7 of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Buy the book hereThomas' full notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas discusses his notes on chapters 1-4 of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Buy the book hereThomas' full notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen back to this Bro Nouveau Classic episode from November 2021. Dr. Christian Heim is an award-winning clinical psychiatrist, Australian music lecturer (= US professor) and a Churchill fellow. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in the School of Medicine and in music has lectured at Manhattan School of Music, The University of Newcastle and had a tenured position at the University of Wollongong where he was nominated for a teaching award. He was on staff at several Australian hospitals. During his 20 years as a doctor he has heard the stories of thousands of people. He speaks globally in-person and virtually at law firms, medical organisations, leisure companies and universities about preventative mental health.His writings and public lectures reference medicine and music and cover a range of topics – burnout, brain fitness, the mental health crisis, neuroplasticity, the neurobiology of love, healthy relationships as a protective factor – but primarily focus on how to get the right DOSE of brain chemicals to help overcome 21st Century mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide, trauma, personality disorders and addictions. Dr. Heim speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority. His talks all combine science, music and large doses of Australian humour. Timestamps:1:30 - Dr. Heim's background in classical music and his path to medicine5:00 -immediate steps anyone can take to prevent depression, anxiety, addiction and suicide10:00 - It's okay to be male 14:30 - Serenity as a way to prevent depression16:30 - How to balance the quest for material success and true happiness (hint- define your values)21:00 - Planning life backwards27:00 - superficial vs deep work 31:00 - building small practices of delayed gratification 34:30 - cultivating self respect 42:00 - foundations of being a good man 49:00 - 3 Things Game Thomas' question - what are three things you have learned about happiness? Dr. Heim's question - what are three things you have learned about anger? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Keczan is a men's intimacy and relationship coach who helps men rekindle desire, overcome relationship problems and avoid divorce. He is the co-founder of the non-profit Sacred Pathways Foundation. The Foundation restores rites of passage for boys using arts, nature and ceremony. Timestamps:1:30 - Quantifying crisis in masculinity 11:30 - Leadership is a robe put on and taken off 17:00 - Balls, Backbone and Heart 19:00 - Common traps men fall into 29:00 - Mixed Messaging on Aggression 33:00 - Psychological Personal Space 38:00 - Art Therapy Items Referenced: The Myth of Male Power - Warren Farrell The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It - Warren Farrell Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling - Richard Reeves Iron John: A Book about MenGabe's WebsiteGabe's Book, Alive on Purpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study Referenced: Basso JC, McHale A, Ende V, Oberlin DJ, Suzuki WA, Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non-experienced meditators, Behavioural Brain Research (2018), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.08.023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

089 - Patrick Delorenzi is an Italian videographer and endurance athlete. In his twenties, Patrick identified that he had a problematic relationship with alcohol and went sober. Thomas and Patrick discuss what motivated him to quit alcohol, the impact it had on his relationships, what he has learned about himself in the process, and what other people considering sobriety can learn from his experience. On his YouTube channel, Patrick posts videos about triathlon, training metrics, and nutrition.Timestamps: 1:00- Drinking culture in Italy 10:00 - What prompted Patrick to quit drinking 19:00 - Vaping 24:00 - Does exercise qualify as meditation? 28:00 - The two ways to approach endurance sports 34:00 - Social impact of not drinking 45:00 - Future of MasculinityPatrick's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickDelorenziPatrick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickdelorenzi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nico Lagan is a men's coach, entrepreneur, Muay Thai instructor, podcaster and sales professional. He strives to help men achieve their personal legends by becoming strong men.Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro and leaving Canada 5:00 - Training while traveling 12:00 - Nico's orientation as a men's coach 20:00 - Alcohol Abstinence 26:00 - Workout Addictions & What is being compensated for 28:30 - Quitting coffee cold turkey 31:00 - Philosophy & Morality of Abortion40:00 - Kids and Sex Education 50:00 - Pros & Cons of the traditional Nuclear Family 60:00 - Dogma & Religion 65:00 - Meditation Nico's Website: https://www.nicolagan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy Pérez is a Certified Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and the 159th Worldwide Certified Konmari Organizing Consultant. She helps women create a healthy relationship with anxiety and stress.Timestamps: 1:30 - Cathy's Introduction6:00 - Feminist Catholicism?11:00 - Faith and Religion are separate experiences 22:00 - Robert Schenck testimony about influencing the Supreme Court25:00 - Reproductive Justice Language & gender Abortion & consequencesMan's role in the pregnancy equation 42:00 - Equal Rights Amendment 47:00 - Men don't understand women's biology Item's Referenced : Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/dobbs-v-jackson-womens-health-organization/Robert Schenck's testimony about influencing the Supreme Court: https://docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU00/20221208/115220/HHRG-117-JU00-Wstate-SchenckR-20221208.pdfEqual Rights Amendment Coalition: https://www.eracoalition.org/Keep Abortion Safe: https://www.keepabortionsafe.com/Cathy's Free and Private Facebook group for women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

086 - Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is a scientist-practitioner in the field of Industrial Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the George Washington University and is the co-founder of Blackhawke Behaviour Science. Blackhawke Behaviour Science assists venture capital investors in conducting psychological due diligence.Timestamps: 1:00 - Nikki introduction and path to higher education; measuring psychological phenomenon 8:00 - Developing self-awareness 12:00 - Censorship in Academia 20:00 - Founding Blackhawke26:00 - Thoughts on Antiracism & Pro-Diversity Zeitgeist & VC Industry32:00 - Dynamics of venture capital investment 40:00 - Personality and Skill assessment for startups 44:00 - Self-Centricity & Entrepreneurial Performance 50:00 - What distinguishes Blackhawke's personality assessment? Blackhake's Website:https://blackhawke.io/Blackhawke's Blog for Startups: https://medium.com/blackhawke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take an journey back through 2022 on the Bro Nouveau Podcast with these memorable moments from episodes throughout the year.Timestamps: 1:30 - Dr. Deb Miller on repairing a relationship after infidelity6:45 - Dr. Eddie Capparucci on pornography addiction 10:15 - Jevon Wooden, life coach, on tough conversations12:30 - Kamaka Dias of the Hawaiiverse Podcast on the paradoxical nature of being native Hawaiian and an American citizen16:15 - Dr. Ann Troung on preventing and treating erectile dysfunction without prescription ED medication 19:45 - Ed Cronin, retired police chief, on why the “thin blue line” exists in police culture 23: 15- Jackie Petit Homme, CFP on steps to financial security 28:45 - Bobby Andaya, former military and law enforcement and entrepreneur, on setting up a structured life to boost productivity and limit temptation 34:00 - Shannon Petrovich, therapist, on dealing with and maintaining empathy for difficult clients Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Kisbey-Green is a South African sports journalist who lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. He covers rugby and soccer for Off the Ball, an Irish radio broadcaster. Thomas and Stephen discuss where rugby union fits into the global landscape of sports popularity, Stephen's path to sports journalism, the troubled history of rugby in South Africa and the space it occupies in present-day South African culture, and what being a good man means in 2022.1:00 - Sports landscape in the U.K. and Ireland 8:00 - Stephen's background and path to sports journalism 14:00 - Springboks in the South Africa National Psyche 23:00 - Sport's value and relevance in society 33:15 - Being a good man 44:00 - The next generation Stephen on Off the BallStephen on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

082- Philip Paolino is a Canadian sales professional and former professional musician. After meeting at a corporate sales training in 2018, Phil and Thomas stuck up a friendship. In this conversation, they discuss Phil's background growing up Italian and French Canadian in Montréal, his years as fronting a rock band, and how his life has changed since becoming a father.Timestamps: 1:00 - Quebec 11:00 - Phi's career as a musician 25:00 - Leveraging music in a sales career 34:00 - Developing Open Mindedness 41:00 - Songwriting 49:00 - Seeking Authenticity 55:30 - Conversation Game Phil's Question: Do you like your job, why or why not? Thomas' Question: What is your favorite family tradition? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

081 - David Bonifacio is a Filipino entrepreneur, investor, writer, and artist. His work ranges from building businesses and non-profit organizations, to contributing his thoughts and perspectives through his blog and major publications, and to creative expressions found in his stories, poetry, and paintings. David is the founder and CEO of Bridge (a Venture builder focused on the future of work), and is the Venture Partner of TNB Aura (Top-tier Southeast Asia-focused venture capital fund).Timestamps: 1:00 - Political Identity 7:30 - How David organizes his life internally 12:00 - money, losing identity as a provider 25:00 - depth & intentionality 40:00 - mindset as a leader in a developing economy 48:00 - defining valueDavid on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

080 - Julia Azarcon is a Filipina-Chinese finance and operations professional and recording artist who performs under the name goldfiishie. Timestamps: 4:00 - Julia intro - family background and life growing up in Metro Manila 7:00 - Queer identity encompassing more than just sexual preference 19:00 - the persistent model of what “success” is, is not the only option28:00 - Colorism in the Philippines30:00 - everything matters and none of it matters 37:00 - when do men avoid self care? 40:00 - Julia's values Julia on SpotifyFollow Bro Nouveau on Instagram Bro Nouveau on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Friesen is an American former broker, floor trader, financial software developer and entrepreneur based in California. After overcoming his own barriers with money and building a successful career, Richard studied psychology with the Gestalt Institute and now offers private coaching.Timestamps: 0:30 - What is good conversation? 5:00 - Richard's money mindset breakthrough 14:00 - what will you lose when you become wealthy? 21:00 - The changing nature of masculinity 26:00 - Opportunity cost of the changing roles of men 35:00: Musk, twitter, radicalization & free speech 52:00 - Richard's upbringing & widening his perspective Richard's Links: https://conversations.money/https://www.amazon.com/Private-Conversation-Money-Experience-Financial-ebook/dp/B09M5XYT8ZBro Nouveau: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jJ3z-2_kOdTYKaHaLM2pwwww.instagram.com/bronouveaupod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

078 - Thomas speaks about his inspiration to start a 6 week breathing challenge. Over the next 6 weeks, he will complete the breathing practice learned from the Art of Living, 4 times a week. December 16th's episode will be a reflection of what he learned. Podcast that inspired this 6 week challengePrevious Bro Nouveau Episode about the Art of Living & breathwork PracticeScientific Review of the Benefits of breathworkFollow Bro Nouveau on InstagramBro Nouveau YouTube Channel for full audio and videoENJOY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

077 - Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD, is a therapist in private practice with over 30 years experience. Shannon's YouTube Channel, Therapist Talks, has nearly 30k subscribers. TherapistTalks shares videos on important topics of mental health including depression, anxiety, suicide, motivation, relationships, communication strategies, family issues, parenting, addiction, trauma, grief, and more. Timestamps: 1:00 - Introduction, Shannon's background & expertise 6:00 - dealing with clients you dislike as a therapist 10:00 - understanding identity as a therapist in 2022 18:30 - conflict resolution 23:30 - advice for young parents 30:00 - internal family systems 36:00 - affirmations are dumb 40:00 - how to approach an emotional conversation 48:30 - abusive relationships should not be in couples therapy Shannon's WebsiteTherapist Talks on YouTubeFollow Bro Nouveau on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefanos Antypas is a Greek YouTuber, News Presenter, Public Speaker and Social Media Teacher. After training students in social media content creation for a number of years, Stefanos recently launched his own private course for content creators. Thomas' girlfriend Kendall also drops in for a guest appearance. The trio discuss leaving home and navigating feelings of guilt about leaving family, how to approach living in a new culture, how to develop empathy, and what issues they stand up and fight for.Stefanos' LinkedIn (to find social media course)Follow Bro Nouveau on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

075 - Bobby Andaya is an American-Filipino entrepreneur. He is the Head Coach and Owner of Hieroglyph Fitness on the Island of Palawan in the Philippines.Prior to establishing CrossFit Hieroglyph in 2016, he served 7 years as a U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and 6 years in the U.S. Military. He has been doing CrossFit for 13 years using the methodology everywhere he was deployed.Thomas and Bobby discuss why he exited a lucrative career in the federal government, living in a developing country, why Bobby choose to establish his business in the Philippines, and how Bobby defines and lives out his values as a husband and father.Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro - Bobby's Career in the Military and Federal Law Enforcement 5:00 - Life in the Philippines and on Palawan 9:00 - Living in a developing country & the beauty in the struggle 15:00 - The fable of the segali and the ant 18:30 - developing introspection 34:00 - Integrity & staying faithful 39:00 - The Bay Area 49:99 - What does it mean to be a good man? Hieroglyph FitnessHieroglyph Fitness on InstagramBobby's Vacation Rental in El Nido Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

074 - Elias is a political commentator and podcaster. His show, Politically High Tech, can be found on all major podcast platforms. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politically-high-tech/id1626877338 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

073- Thomas and his friend Michael riff on the punk scene, mosh pits and structured violence, how young men radicalize, being a role model and parent figure to younger family, the lack of rites of passage in American society, not passing on generational trauma, saying I love you to male friends and family, the nuances and challenges of honest communication in relationships, and getting into nature to destress.Follow Bro Nouveau on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

072 - Thomas' sister Meghan returns for another episode, this time in her capacity as the Executive Director of the League of Women Votes of Pennsylvania. The pair discuss the upcoming midterm election in Pennsylvania.Items Referenced: PA Candidate Campaign FinancingVote411.org - your one-stop-shop for elections (national tool).About Senate Bill 106 Voting step by stepPA election 2022: A basic guide to vetting candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and moreGuide to PA Governor Candidates Learn how to vet your reading sources: read this guide to spotting false information by Cornell University, and this guide to analyzing a news source by Melissa Zimdars, a communications professor who researches misinformation.Find your local League of Women Voters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

071 - Guilian DiLeonardo and Jacky Petit-Homme are certified financial planners and two of the three founding partners of Liberty One Wealth Advisors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After working at a traditional wirehouse, or bank, Jacky, Guilian and their partner decided to open their own independent wealth management firm to best serve their clients.Thomas, Guilian and Jacky discuss the roles and responsibilities of a financial planner, the differences between a planner and an investment advisor, breaking out of the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, the decision to go independent, Liberty One's fee structure, and the brand's identity and diversity in the financial services industry.Timestamps: 1:00 - Why does financial services have an air of mystery? 9:00 - Investment Advice vs Financial Planning 19:00 - Breaking out living paycheck to paycheck26:00 - the entrepreneurial path and “going independent” as a financial planner 32:00 - Liberty One's fee structure 37:00 - What is Liberty One's Strategy in the downturn of August 2022?44:30 - Liberty's Brand & DiversityLiberty One's Website Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

070 - Katja Schleicher is a German communication coach and speaker. Over the last 10 years she has worked with clients to enable effective & empathic communication, across banking, pharma and ambitious startups.With three languages, two passports and an European heart, Katja travels across borders constantly to bring people and ideas closer through communication. She speaks at conferences about communicative misunderstandings and how to initiate change through communication.Timestamps: 1:30 - Living in Germany vs the Netherlands 7:00 - Communications consulting in different industries, healthcare vs. energy 13:00 - Solving the problem of not being heard 20:30 - Intersection of D&I + Communication Coaching 28:30 - Communication styles among the sexesKatja's Website Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

069 - Toby Fraser is the Community Education Supervisor at the Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelhia. The Settlement House is a nonprofit that offers programming for food access, homeless services, domestic violence services, senior services and education. Toby also runs the Masculinity Action Project, a community education and violence prevention initiative.Timestamps: 3:00 - Toby Intro - Background & Present Work 7:00 - Youth Work: relationship skills11:00 - No-No-Yes Trope 15:00 - Rape is universally defiled and at the same time extremely common - what's going on? 21:00 - Engaging with men who don't want to examine their conditioned behavior- stages of change model 29:00 - How to deal with jealousy + What is domestic violence? 42:00 - White people and “being emotional in private”50:00 - How to engage with white people who don't believe in white privilege Lutheran Settlement House Masculinity Action Project Bro Nouveau on Instagram Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

068- Edward Cronin Ed has worked in the law enforcement for over 35 years. His career includes experience as a Police Chief in two cities in Massachusetts. He holds a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Management along with an advanced graduate degree in Organizational Development and Systems Thinking from Suffolk University. He has also held appointments at the U.S. Department of State aa a Senior Law Enforcement Advisor.As Chief of Police in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 2006, he co-developed a task force that employed a systems approach to address crime and educational failures of Latino students. Fitchburg was experiencing a higher murder rate per capita than the City of Boston (mostly within the Latino community) and a high school dropout rate for Latino students of over 40%. His work engaged the police and community to identify the root cause as unconscious bias, systemic racism, and lack of economic opportunities for young people.Timestamps:2:00 - Why does the thin blue line exist? 8:30 - American policing is 200 years old 16:30 - The American criminal justice system is a failure 21:30 - Ed's story of reforming a city's police force as Chief of Police in Fitchburg, MA 25:00 - How did Ed's task force define systemic racism? 36:00 - How Should someone interact with the police? 40:00 - Ed's message for young peopleEd's WebsiteFollow Bro Nouveau On Instagram Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

067 - Paul Sippil is a financial advisor who specializes in helping small businesses and individuals select the right 401(k) provider for their financial needs. He has websites and a YouTube channel with free educational information to help investors avoid unnecessary fees and maximize retirement savings.Timestamps:3:00 - Financial Advisors don't charge for the commensurate amount of work6:00 - History of 401k & Why Asset Based Fees are BS 10:30 - Guideline 401k price structure changes 15:00 - Basics of Retirement Savings and How to Save 21:00 - Budgeting - track your spending with simple “date - amount - description” format24:30 - Expense Ratios- Active vs Passive Funds 26:00 - How to pick a fund to invest in 29:30 - Buy Low / Sell High? 31:30 - True Diversification is outside of the US Market and understanding correlation 40:00 - The argument for a gold standard 47:00 - How do interest rates interact with inflation? 54:00 - I Bond 56:00 - Paul's Services for employer-sponsored retirement plans58:00 - Spark by seek discomfort game Thomas' Question: how would your life change if you had 1 year left to live? Paul's Question: what have you dreamed of doing for a long time and what is holding you back from doing it? References and Further Reading: 401kprovidersearch.com paulsippil.comPersonal Capital Budgeting App Dave Ramsey Every Dollar All Weather Fund - Permanent Portfolio I Bond Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

066 - Dr. Anne Truong is a board-certified medical doctor with over 20 years of experience specializing in anti-aging and biologic cellular medicine. She is an Intimate health expert. Thomas and Dr. Truong discuss the definition and prevalence of erectile dysfunction, the physiology of getting and maintaining an erection, how ED pills hijack this natural process and their consequences, the impact of alcohol, smoking and vaping, the data on average penis size, and how sexual performance is a reflection of general health.Timestamps:4:00 - How common is Erectile Dysfunction?7:00 - Clinical definition of ED 12:00 - what happens in the body to get an erection?19:00 - How does smoking impact erections? 22:00 - How does alcohol impact erections? 26:00 - How big is the average penis?33:00 - Quadriplegics can get erections 35:00 - The mental side - declutter negative thoughts about performance 44:00 - Scar Tissue in the penis from chronic ED 50:00 - The clitoris is women's pleasure organ Dr. Anne's WebsiteFollow Bro Nouveau on InstagramBro Nouveau on YouTube Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

065: "Heal the Father Wound with "Mantor" Rob Kandell" @robert.kandellRobert Kandell is a financial executive and author who has facilitated over 400 workshops and coaching sessions. Thomas asks Rob about his specialty coaching and consulting for men, and why Rob has invested so much time in creating resources for others to develop self-mastery. Rob walks the audience through making peace with the "father" and why it is important, whether your father is alive, dead, or an unknown entity.Timestamps: 2:00 - Why did Rob get into men's work? 8:00 - Society fosters a disconnection between who we think we should be, and who we are 12:00 - Self mastery 21:00 - Persecution of men around their desire 29:00 - Rob's relationship with his father; the father wound36:00 - Forgive & be forgiven by the father38:00 - how to approach a relationship with an absent/dead/unknown fatherhttps://robertkandell.com/about-robert/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.