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Your host, Nathan Todd, is just a dude who was born 4lbs 10oz, eight weeks premature, and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at two. He understands what it is like to feel invisible and trapped by the expectations of society. This show has one mission eradicat

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    • Feb 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    A Disability & Masculinity Conversation | Fred Cilbrith | The Self-Assured Man Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 32:09


    This is a real, authentic, and vulnerable conversation about disability and masculinity. Fred Cilbrith shares his experience of being a man with a disability navigating the world. He talks about what it means to be a man, what society is getting wrong about disability and masculinity, and talks about how his disability has impacted his identity as a man. Are you a man with a disability? What's the challenge you face that you feel like people don't understand?

    Elmo asked us an important question

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 16:53


    Elmo asked us an important question. We talk about why it got so many responses. I share my thoughts, and talk about creating a Connection Contract. It may be the tool you need when you enter the Loneliness Loop. Let this be an invitation to reach out to someone in your life.

    Embracing Masculinity and Disability: Insights from Ryan Logan | The Self-Assured Man Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 36:36


    In this empowering conversation, I am joined by Ryan Logan, who offers a unique perspective on disability and masculinity. Join us as Ryan candidly shares his personal journey of living with a disability and how it has influenced his perception of what it means to be a man. Ryan delves into the misconceptions surrounding disability and masculinity, shedding light on the societal messages that may have led him astray. Through his inspiring story, he challenges conventional notions of masculinity, encouraging viewers to reconsider preconceived notions and embrace a more inclusive understanding of manhood. Discover the transformative power of Ryan's insights as he shares his experiences and imparts invaluable wisdom for individuals navigating the intersection of masculinity and disability. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these important topics.

    The Shadow of Disability| Let's Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 10:48


    This is for anyone with a disability. You and I have a conversation about the shadow of disability. I have seven prompts for you at the end of the conversation. I'd love to hear what came up for you as you reflect on the prompts. Tag me @therealnathantodd on IG when you listen.

    Loneliness is Filled with Four-Letter Words | A Conversation with Merrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 58:25


    Welcome to the Conversation with The Loneliness Coach! In this insightful talk, Merrie opens up about her journey through loneliness and finding connection. Join her as she discusses The Loneliness Solution and the powerful tools that have helped her befriend loneliness. Discover the significance of embracing challenges and the profound impact of being part of a supportive community. Gain valuable insights from Merrie's work with Nathan, and explore the intriguing discussions about the four-letter word "Just" and the Barbie Movie. If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness, Merrie has a heartfelt message to share. Give this a review and share this conversation to help others find solace in these inspiring words. Let us know which parts of the conversation resonated with you. Remember, together we can combat loneliness and find meaningful connections.

    Exploring Masculinity, Disability, and Personal Growth: Jake Fisher |The Self-Assured Man Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 30:29


    In today's conversation, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jake Fisher, an inspiring individual who shares his unique perspective on masculinity and disability. Join us as we explore the profound impact of faith, the influence of remarkable men in Jake's life, and the transformative power of embracing who you are.,In this enlightening interview, Jake opens up about his personal journey and sheds light on how his faith has shaped his understanding of who he is. He eloquently expresses how his belief system has provided him with guidance, resilience, and a positive outlook on life. Through Jake's candid storytelling, we gain invaluable insights into the men who have influenced his life and left a lasting impression. Discover the qualities that he admires in these remarkable individuals and how they have helped him navigate the challenges posed by life. Furthermore, we delve into the broader concept of disability and its effects on the world. Jake shares his experiences, shedding light on the importance of fostering inclusivity, understanding, and acceptance. Gain a fresh perspective on the topic as we uncover the ways in which disability can inspire resilience, compassion, and an appreciation for the diverse strengths within humanity. Join us on this remarkable journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Don't miss out on Jake Fisher's powerful insights into masculinity, disability, and the pursuit of personal growth. Remember to like, comment, and share this conversation to help spread the message of strength and resilience.

    Embracing Masculinity and Disability: Jake April | The Self Assured Man Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 46:29


    In this powerful conversation, join us as we delve into the unique experiences of Jake April, a man who has defied societal expectations by navigating the intersection of masculinity and disability. Discover how Jake's personal journey has been shaped by the world around him, and witness his courageous efforts to redefine what it means to be a self-assured man. In our discussion, Jake sheds light on the impact of society's influence on his beliefs, offering a glimpse into the challenges he has faced. Jake opens up about why he loves asking thought-provoking questions and shares what he desires more than anything else. This video is a heartfelt invitation to support men with disabilities in your life. By sharing this conversation, you can contribute to the collective understanding and acceptance of diverse masculinities. For men with disabilities seeking a community that understands their unique journey, be sure to follow The Self Assured Man on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theselfassuredman. Join us on this transformative exploration as we celebrate the resilience, strength, and self-assuredness of individuals like Jake April, who challenge the limitations imposed by society. Together, let's redefine masculinity and create a world where every man can embrace his true self, regardless of disability.

    Spend a Minute in Meditation with Me: The Awakening Your Trademark Heart Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 3:00


    Join the Loneliness Coach, Nathan Todd, on a transformative journeyas he guides you through a powerful meditation.In this podcast episode, spend two minutes embracing your true essence, peeling back societal labels, and connecting with the Trademark You. Tune in for a brief yet impactful meditation that empowers you to cultivate meaningful relationships from the core of your courageous heart. If you found this meditation supportive, I invite you to share it with a friend.

    Unlocking Loneliness: A Instagram Live Conversation with Dr. Chris Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 30:50


    Dr. Chris Lee invited me to speak with his community about loneliness. I wanted to share that live with you. I share a little of my story and why I am on a mission to eradicate loneliness one conversation at a time. I talk about loneliness being an identity problem and not a relationship problem. Chris also allow me to guide him through my favorite exercise from my program, The Loneliness Solution. You're gonna want to hear Chris talk about the importance of NAMING. You can connect with Dr. Chris Lee here: https://linktr.ee/drchrislee I'd love to see your results when you complete the exercise. Send me a DM or post your images with #eradicateloneliness Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    How To Overcome Executive Loneliness | Nick Jonsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 28:07


    During this Conversation With The Loneliness Coach you'll hear from Nick Jonsson. Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia's premiere networking organizations, Executives' Global Network (EGN) Singapore — a confidential peer group network providing more than 600 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn from each other. His passion for mental health awareness through his life experiences paved the way for Nick to author his first #1 international bestselling book, published in April 2021—”Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World”. Nick has worked across Asia, Australia and Europe representing major international firms, and is active in charitable and fundraising organizations to give back and support his local community, along with volunteering and fundraising for the Samaritans (SOS) – a suicide prevention hotline in Singapore. During this interview you'll hear about: A Universal Truth about Human Connection Forgiveness Gratitude and More Connect with Nick: https://nickjonsson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonssonAre you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    Undeniably Human | A conversation about disability, relationships, and honesty| Art Aston

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 46:00


    In today's conversation you are going to hear from Art Aston. We start the conversation talking about honesty. I asked Art, what is something the disability community needs to be more honest with themselves about? Art shares his words of wisdom with young people with disabilities. We also talk about labels and Art shares how he uses them. We talk about the power of NO. and much more Share this conversation with a friend Share your favorite insight in your story You can connect with Art here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-aston-5b814032 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1VAG0eVhfmwUJRk_GX_ig Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ourview4life Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    You Are Safe No Matter What Your Grades Are| Donovan Taylor Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 62:00


    Donovan Taylor Hall is a youth advocate and educator who teaches kids how to build positive self-identity. He has been featured on the Today Show, NowThis, and several podcasts to talk about the importance of positive youth development. Donovan teaches his self skills curriculum through youth coaching, speeches, and online content. He is currently working on creating an educational entertainment show to help reach an even bigger audience of kids. We discuss what it means to provide a safe environment for students.We share stories about an unforgettable teacher and what made them unforgettable. and much more Connect with Mr. Donovan here: donovantaylorhall.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/donofriend TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donofriend Connect with Nathan here: www.baboundaries.com Instagram:www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd Youtube: www.youtube.com/thelonelinesscoach Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    Peeling Back The Label of Disability with Paralympian Jamal Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 35:31


    Jamal was a speaker at the 2020 "Peel Back The Label|Disability My Experience" this Conversation with The Loneliness Coach is that conversation. You'll hear from Jamal about the important role embracing his disability played in him representing the United States of America as a Paralympian. You'll hear how important conversations led him to the path he's on now and how he is on a mission to teach 1 million kids to swim. You can also watch the conversation here: https://youtu.be/05JJYoqmuec Connect with Jamal: https://www.swimuphill.com LA Times - https://www.latimes.com/0000017d-3455-d825-a77d-fcdd3f3b0000-123 Instagram - www.instagram.com/swimuphill Connect with Nathan: www.baboundaries.com The Loneliness Solution - https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution Instagram - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    HOW TO SET BOUNDARIES AS A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 52:05


    Join Dr. Michelle Fynan and The Loneliness Coach, Nathan Todd, as they talk about boundaries. Get ready for a lot of picture painting. They talk about: - What are boundaries - Safety and boundaries - Trust - Having the courage to face scary situations - What sport are you playing? - What part of your life do you excel at setting boundaries, and how can you use those skills in other areas of your life? - Much More! We want to hear from you: -What did you learn about yourself from this conversation? -What would you like to hear Dr. Fynan and Nathan speak about more? Join BadA$$ Boundaries Here: www.baboundaries.com Connect with Michelle Website - www.drfynan.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/drfynan Connect with Nathan Instagram - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd The Loneliness Solution - https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution Join the Team Sexy and Disabled https://themusclemotivator.threadless.com/collections/sexy-and-disabled Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX, LOVE, AND DISABILITY | DR. MICHELLE FYNAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 51:37


    During this conversation, you are going to hear a throwback No Label Live conversation recorded in January with Nathan and Dr. Fynan. Who is Michelle? She is a woman with a disability, a wife, and a mom of two little ones. She is a licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in Clinical Sexology. Michelle is a relationship coach for singles, an intimacy coach for couples, and a consultant for all things sex, love, and disability. She's passionate about supporting people who are starting to question whether or not love is in the cards for them. Michelle talks about her journey with acceptance. She gives you several steps you can take if you have a disability and feel like love isn't in the cards for you. Michelle shares some tough love with the audience and asks us to reflect upon our story and question what's true for us. If you have a disability and this conversation resonates with you, please share it with a friend who doesn't have a disability. This is how we normalize the conversation. If you are a person with a disability, you are going to want to join our new community BadA$$ Boundaries. Dr. Fyan and I have teamed up to create a community to help you combat loneliness and build BadA$$ Boundaries. -www.baboundaries.com You can also rep being Sexy and Disabled with some merch - https://themusclemotivator.threadless.com/collections/sexy-and-disabled Watch this interview - https://youtu.be/hD8ziH6NV7g Connect with Dr. Fynan -www.drfynan.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/drfynan Connect with Nathan - Instagram - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd The Loneliness Solution - https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    HOW HEARD DO YOU FEEL? ASK YOURSELF THESE 10 QUESTIONS | A ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION WITH THE LONELINESS COACH

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 23:41


    This is a one-on-one conversation with me, The Loneliness Coach. Today you and I talk about what it feels like to be heard. Ask yourself these 10 questions and you will have a better picture of what being heard looks like for you. Being heard is a pillar when it comes to creating connection. Be Courageous. Risk Rejection. Create Connection. Youtube: www.youtube.com/thelonelinesscoach Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd The Loneliness Solution Coaching Program: https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution BadA$$ Boundaries: www.baboundaries.comAre you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    HOW TO CREATE CONNECTION AND ERADICATE LONELINESS THROUGH PLAY WITH ALEGORIA | ALINA GRENIER ARELLANO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 65:07


    Today's guest is Alina Grenier Arellano. She is the creator of Aelgoria. Alegoria is a game that sparks connection through play and conversation. Over the past year Alina and Nathan have been playing together with other amazing humans on Clubhouse. During our conversation, we talked about: What does a "truly meaningful" relationship look like? How do labels affect your sense of being seen, heard, and known? What is Alina's favorite Alegoria question? What does "No Label Defines Me" mean to her? and more If you are a coach, in a leadership role, a teacher, or anyone working with human beings, you will want to play this game with your teams or students. Alegoria creates connection from a safe space. Connect with Alina: https://www.alegoriagame.com/ www.instagram.com/alegoriagame Connect with Nathan: www.baboundaries.com www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd Want more go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghVnPZr1nKLgQntqBozbZQAre you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

    How Loneliness Feels and The One Thing That Is The Answer | Cat Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 59:49


    Welcome to Conversations with The Loneliness Coach. Today, Nathan is joined by Cat Moore, the Director of Belonging at the University of Southern California. Cat dives deep with Nathan, dives deep into her own experience of loneliness and walks through an exercise to really bring it to life for you. She shares how the work she does now started because she was searching for her own answers, and now she helps others create a sense of belonging in their own lives. I want you to pay attention to Cat's story around when she first experienced connection. Thank you for joining us today on this conversation with The Loneliness Coach. Connect with Cat here: https://cat-moore.com www.instagram.com/cat-moore Connect with Nathan here: www.baboundaries.com www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd You can enroll for the next Loneliness Solution Group here: https://mailchi.mp/27ce9fe17b92/the-loneliness-solution Share this conversation with a friend.Are you dealing with loneliness? Take this - https://forms.gle/Gs43qPRkcn9i2EZe9 Want help with your boundaries? www.baboundaries.com Connect with Nathan - www.instagram.com/therealnathantodd

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