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This is one of the minute for minute most powerful podcasts we've ever recorded. "Don't be a follower, be a student." "Take the risk of thinking for yourself. Don't seek refuge in the false security of consensus." Being open to experience and so much more. Eleanor is brilliant and I know you will love her. Please enjoy this controversial conversation about Landmark, Network Marketing, And The Men's Weekend.

This is a spin frequency takeover of the IMPACT 2021 podcast. Michael J Miller is the host of the epic Spin Frequency podcast and he is a beautiful soul and wise wizard. There's so much to learn from him about remembering our inner child and seeing people for who they truly are. This episode features how to make friends, what is alchemy, and even a juice wrld remix of Righteous by the one and only Iain Gabriel. Please enjoy this takeover episode!

In this episode of the IMPACT 2021 podcast series Jessica Marshall continues her feature with our brilliant friend, the trilingual lawyer, Eleanor Rigby. Together they discuss social anxiety, entering your heart space vs being stuck in the energy of thoughts, calculating and the analytical mind, and how our energy and most subtle energy shifts impact our environment and how we're perceived and received. This one's short and sweet but both of the these ladies are eloquent and wise and therefore this one is worth a listen! Till next time, Don't man up, circle up.

In this episode Jessica Marshall from the Goddess Temple in San Marcos Guatemala steps up to learn more about what makes Guatemala "the heart of the Mayan world." Here we meet Suhan Badalamenti one of the instrumental leaders in the Forest Family Foundation making a true impact of San Marcos, Lake Atitlan, and as a result Guatemala. Current the Foundation supports education through the Pedro Molino Pubic School, empowers women through the support of Luna K'aqchikel women's weaving collective, the local fisherman Organization, RUKUX CHUPUP, Heart of Tul, in order to promote lake health awareness and continue their efforts to plant Tul around the shores of the Lake, and Mayan Ancestral Heritage Project preserving the customs of ceremony and maintaining spiritual altars. This dialogue is exactly what we envisioned when we first thought of IMPACT and are so thrilled to highlight Suhan and the Forest Family Foundation as well as grateful for Jessica and her ongoing belief and dedication to preserving and protecting the local heritage in Guatemala. Till next time, Don't man up, Circle up.

In this episode Jessica, THE GODDESS and owner of the Goddess Temple in San Marcos Guatemala, and I explore connecting with pleasure, the importance of presence and being in the present moment, as well as the masculine and feminine polarity. Jess is a superstar and has personally changed my life in many ways.We know you will find insight from her experience with running the Goddess Temple, Chrysalis Space, and Emergence Festivals that you can apply to your life today immediately. Checkout their communities here: Goddess Temple: https://www.instagram.com/keepers.of.the.temple/?hl=en Chrysalis Space: https://www.chrysalisspace.com/ Next Emergence Festival: https://www.chrysalisspace.com/emergence Till next time, Don't man up, Circle up.

In this episode I chat blockchain, plant medicine, and Bali with the most handsome man in Guatemala. Highly recommend the video interview for this one lol! Till next time, Don't man up, Circle Up. Andrews

Connected with Kim in the IMPACT Podcast booth about preserving and protecting indigenous cultures as well as alchemy, travel, and turning fear into gold. You have everything you need inside you right now. Go for it!

On this 1st episode of season 8 I fly solo! Why everything that transpires in your life is an opportunity or more awareness and consciousness... if you pay attention. My most important learning opportunity of my life to date... What is jack.org, how they are changing the mental health landscape in Canada, and why they were instrumental in the book writing process. Buy the book for yourself and a man you love here: https://www.amazon.ca/Man-You-Know-Got-masculinity/dp/1778011101/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=HYK4BIHS0MPG&keywords=man+you+know+i+got+you&qid=1640233146&sprefix=man+you+kn%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-2# Check out Michael's work at Spin Frequency here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0m4HD8chE1onJioKLF5tXL Audio only at the Project Circle Up Podcast Here: https://anchor.fm/projectcircleup Till Next Time, Don't Man Up... Circle Up! Andrews

As we reflect on all of the struggle, adversity, hate, fear, and loss of 2021 as well as all of the connection, hope, faith, new friends and relationships, serendipity, adventure, and love, this New Years Eve I took the opportunity to watch and listen to one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, Impact 2021. What is Impact 2021? This short audio clip provides that context and sets up the next 5-10 episodes where we took live speakers, audience members, and strangers from our in-person experience and brought them into the podcast booth to talk about leadership, life, and social impact. Huge shoutout goes to my boy Iain Gabriel, our brother Michael Miller from the Spin Frequency Podcast, Greg Founder of Eagles Nest on lake Atitlan Guatemala and all of our friends and community who came together to make this event and therefore these podcasts possible. If you want to skip the context and jmump straight into the conversation tune into episode 1 of IMPACT 2021 up next! Till Next Time, Don't Man Up... Circle Up. Andrews

Round 2 of I hope many, with the one and only Avi Nakash. Nakash has decades of experience working in men's work and in helping coach men on the difference between men and women. A lot of this conversation goes against a lot of the PC narratives we have today about whats acceptable to talk about and I'm very happy to release this into the world. Let's start thinking critically again... let's not be so quick to get offended with someone who has a different opinion or world view... let's see what we can learn, or re-learn about ourselves as a human race and get back to the basics of what works. Love this episode and love you all. Thank you again for doing this part two Avi. Till next time, don't man up, Circle Up.

Bill Burdette is Chairman and CEO of Impact Deposits Corp.(IDC), President of its affiliated law firm, Charity Services Centers, P.A. and founder of a non-profit organization Center of Social Change, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking, you would have expected us to jump right into contracts, how to know if an investment is worthwhile or how to start a charity.... but we didn't. And I'm thrilled that we didn't. Instead today you get to take advantage of intergenerational mentorship from a man who is 74 years old, made millions in his life, and has managed much much more. He sheds light on what he thinks his death will look like, how he overcame cancer, and on the importance of curiosity. Personally, it couldn't have been better timing for me to meet Bill as our conversation gave me a literal shift in how I think about the world and how I know that it has my back and is conspiring in my favour. Everything is unfolding for a reason and I'm grateful for the obstacles that have been presented in my path so as to learn and be more aware. Thank you Bill for doing the show and sharing your wisdom with us. Excited for round 2 soon! And thank you to our continued supporting listeners for sharing, subcribing, and most importantly implementing these lessons in your life. Till next time, Don't man up, Circle Up. Background information on the businesses and charitable work can be found on the following websites: www.ImpactDeposits.com, www.4socialchange.org, and www.csc-centers.com.

I went out on a limb reaching out to TJ to be a guest on the show. He's a highly sought after authority in the field of healing and performance with over 20 years of professional and experimental experience. He has an incredibly popular podcast aimed at deconstructing many of the misconceptions and often times lies we've been sold about health and our nature as humans. And after listening to his show and consistently being exposed to his truth and philosophy over instagram I knew I needed to work with him on the personal challenges I've experienced with injury and trauma in the last decade. After our session we created a plan to follow and I know without a shadow of a doubt that TJ is a man who not only has a great philosophy but walks his talk and embodies his words. I have full faith that as I commitment myself, take full ownership of the choices I've made, and execute the plan we've created, I will fully heal from my personal challenges and be even stronger than I was before my injuries. This podcast is for you if you've experienced injuries or trauma in the past like me and have been unable to heal and come back stronger than you were before the injury. If you you know there's an area of your life that isn't working and you've yet to be able to take full responsibility for changing it. Or if you're losing faith that you'll ever be able to overcome your circumstances and enjoy your life again. I've been there. I'm with you on this journey. I know how herd it is to keep your hope and faith alive. So tune into this episode and bathe your mind in inspiration, possibility, and the truth about your nature and infinite capacity to heal. You can do this. We believe in you. This topic is the most important in my life right now and I can't wait to see how our lives transform over the next 12-36 months practicing these philosophies. I love you guys. Till next time, Don't man up, Circle Up. Follow TJ on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommyjohniii/ Listen to TJ's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iF0ZOW... Reach out to TJ for professional Coaching: https://www.drtommyjohn.com/ Buy my new book about men's mental health: https://www.amazon.com/Man-You-Know-G...

In this episode of podcast we bring back the well diggers, the men whose leadership has made circle up possible, and brought them to table to discuss leadership, fatherhood, and their biggest takeaways from being on men's teams. If this discussion resonates with you and you want to learn more about how you can get involved in circle up find us at: https://circleupmen.ca/circle-up?view=Introduction Or on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/projectcircleup/?hl=en Till next time, Don't man up. Circle Up.

If you've ever felt like you couldn't be fully self-expressed, are lying to yourself and the world about who you truly are, and are searching for a role model of a man who's found people and community who embrace and love him for who he truly is, this is the podcast for you. I strongly believe that this episode featuring Mike Sagun, who teaches stressed out men how to find calm in their lives, is a turning point for the Circle Up Podcast. A shedding of our old skin and a leveling up in our commitment to serving men, their families, and our communities. Mike is an absolute super star and we know that his authentic presence here sharing his story of rejection and masking his true identity before being fully embraced as a man is a true testament to the power of this work and we couldn't be more grateful to have him share his expertise, passion, and actionable best practices with us. Mike is a certified professional men's coach. He has a BA in Education and spent 10 years as a teaching artist coaching young people. He trained with Challenge Day, Lincoln Center Education in NYC, Bi-Jingo, Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), and EVRYMAN. In 2017, Mike delivered a TEDx Talk about the significance for young people to have trusted adults in their lives. Recognizing the impact and importance of deep emotional health propelled him into his coaching career. After graduating from CTI, Mike launched his coaching practice with the purpose of creating safe spaces for men to think deeply about themselves and develop emotional awareness. Since then, Mike has partnered with companies like DropBox, LinkedIn, Google, Kaiser Permanente, TATLAB, BBXX, and Saje Wellness. Mike also partners with EVRYMAN, where he hosts men's groups, facilitates men's retreats, and coaches men in the community. The foundation of Mike's work is based in somatics and emotional awareness. He guides and teaches men to return to their bodies through breathwork, meditation, and powerful open ended questions that inspire self-discovery. When men learn to slow down and listen to their intuition, their internal wisdom becomes more accessible. From here, men respond to their lives constructively rather than reacting destructively. Like and subscribe if you found an idea worth sharing as it helps to get this show into the eyes and minds of young people everywhere. And as always, till next time Don't man up, Circle Up. LINKS Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.sagun/?hl=en Evryman men's circles and more: https://evryman.com/ Podcast in Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcfnHASjf8k&ab_channel=JonathanAndrews

We can't change something if we're not aware of it. And we can't be aware of something unless we start to talk about it... That's why this conversation about loss, grief, and mental health is so important in shifting our worlds way of looking, feeling, and talking about mental health. If you're in search of a powerful story of overcoming loss and the clear realization that we are not alone, look no further than this deep dive into men's mental health with Tethr Co-Founder Addison Brasil. Addison is a grief and mental health speaker and his team at Tethr is committed to helping men globally find community and to understand they don't need to struggle alone. Struggling doesn't make you less of a man, it makes you human. You can learn more about Addison on his website here: https://addiconnect.com/ And more about being part of a community for men and mental health with tethr here: https://www.tethr.men/ Till next time, Don't man up, Circle Up!

Avi has over 20 years of experience and training in the personal transformation industry. It takes courage... but if you're prepared to ask yourself difficult questions like, am I being a boy or am I being a man? Do I have honour? Do I show up as an amateur in life or as a professional? Then this episode could change your life. If you like the show, like, subscribe, and share with a friend. That helps get this message of empowered masculinity into the world and to more men. If you prefer to listen to audio you can find us wherever you listen to podcasts by searching "project circle up." Till next time, Don't man up, Circle up!

Eric is the Executive Director of Canada's Leading Youth Mental Health Charity Jack.org. With over a decade of experience in this space he is one of the leading authorities on mental health advocacy and leadership.

I've never been more proud to release an episode of the circle up podcast. In this show I explore ideas about making difficult decisions, letting go of the life you're addicted to for a life you love, and grace and self love. If you've ever struggled with investing in yourself and believing in yourself enough to give yourself a chance, body image issues or eating disorders, or a relationship you're afraid to leave... this podcast is for you. My sister is beautiful, strong as fuck, and an empowering role model for women everywhere. She is a mentor, bad ass business woman, and self love influencer and fitness and wellness coach. Circle up is about creating the space to honour your truth and in this episode Tara does that. Thank you for sharing your journey from darkness to light and for continuing to choose to love yourself. Because we love you. If you hear an idea in this show that inspires you or makes you think, please subscribe to the podcast and share this with your social and a friend you love. Till next time, Don't man up, circle up! Show Link (Audio): https://anchor.fm/projectcircleup/episodes/58-You-Can-Do-Hard-Things-with-Tara-Andrews-e1anki0 Show Link (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8T6DoAxgLs&ab_channel=JonathanAndrews

Julian is an innovation consultant and entrepreneur, specializing in wellness and fitness. He balances his time between international management consulting, corporate wellness education, and executive fitness coaching. Julian's expertise focuses on business strategy, design thinking, program development, and community facilitation. He thoroughly enjoys mentorship and social impact projects. His approach is holistic, heart-centric, and high impact. At the time of our recording he was living in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica and is now back in Toronto, Canada. In episode #57 of the Circle Up Podcast we shared an intimate conversation overlooking the ocean from Julians mountain perched wood lodge in Costa Rica. We shared stories from our lives and discussed ideas to help you do fewer things deeper. To slow down and to enjoy being fully present with your life. Julian also shares wisdom from his personal expertise in wellness about: - the importance of vitality and three acronyms he uses as a framework for his life philosophy - the three areas of your life that you actually CAN control - and his personal takeaways about presence and productivity from a near drowning experience We hope you enjoy this heart centered conversation and that it provokes in you introspection about how and why you do what you do, to know the difference between output and outcome in your life, and to get you asking yourself what truly matters and what truly makes you happy. We recorded this interview in the jungle and so you will hear crickets and monkeys and birds and if you're watching on youtube you will see the sun slowly fade into the night. To you, Julian, thank you for your brotherhood and for living and breathing your values. I appreciate you as a role model in my life. To you, our listeners, thank you for your continued support and we hope that you take one idea from the show and immediately implement it in your life. Please let us know what you biggest takeaway was from this episode and what you're going to do about it. Reach us on IG @projectcircleup or by connecting with me on my personal page @jonathanfandrews to share or comment. We love you and are excited to be part of your continued personal development. Share the show on your social media if you valued it and with a friend you feel would benefit from these transformational ideas. Till next time, Don't man up, #circleup ! Andrews

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Our community and this platform is extremely fortunate to have the leaders of the Black Diamond Circle Up team, Mr. Anderson, an Olympic Gold Medal Coach, and Mr. Dotson, Founder of "WooYourBoo", share their wisdom on relationships, leadership, and their journeys on embracing their blackness. Tune in this week to learn about: - how both men look at and approach leadership - de-stigmatizing men's teams and creating non-competitive environments for men - embracing and overcoming social and cultural biases surrounding race I feel inspired after listening to this conversation to continue to use this platform to share the stories and voices of the men and women who're leaving this world better than we found it. To our guests, thank you for your example and leadership. You continue to help me step up my game and find my place amongst men. And to our dedicated listeners, thank you for embracing the Circle Up philosophy, sending us your feedback and questions, and taking action everyday towards the people you've always wanted to be. Don't Circle Up, Man Up! Andrews

In this radically honest episode of the Project Circle Up podcast, I share a discussion with Author, Speaker, and Host of the Men of Honor Podcast, MJ Durkin. MJ cut the the crap and held nothing back here. He's not interested in political correctness. He's interested in men thriving. And the ripples that, that happiness and success has in marriages, families, and their communities. He doesn't beat around the bush and is not afraid of calling you, himself, or I, out for being a pussy if we're not taking ownership of our lives. If you're a young man interested in why divorce and suicide is so common for men and how to avoid that fate, we talk about: - how mentors and strong male role-models are the key to mastery and success - how to get out of doubt and into action - the two step process for finding the woman of your dreams and so much more... This episode is for you if you like your personal development, shaken and not stirred... You may be triggered. You will likely feel uncomfortable... But I have no doubt that if you consider what's said, and use the conversation as a way of introspecting about your life as a man, you will learn something about yourself. Please reach out if you have recommendations for the show, feedback, or questions. Your success is our success and we look forward to seeing you on the next episode of the podcast, or next circle up team! Don't man up, Circle Up. Andrews

n this special edition episode of the Circle Up Podcast, we highlight two men that are transforming their lives, their families, and their communities in Guelph, Canada, Ian Digby and John Watson. These brother in-laws are Physician and Actor and Teacher, respectively, and share the biggest benefits they've personally gained from being part of a men's team. Ideas explored: - What is project circle up and the difference it makes in the world - What is integrity and how important it is to masculinity - What kind of legacy you want to leave on your families, communities, and the world? Thank you for committing to leaving the world better than you found it! Find and participate in the full show (audio) and our community here: https://anchor.fm/projectcircleup https://www.instagram.com/projectcircleup/?hl=en Don't man up, Circle Up! - Andrews

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It's season 6, and we have a new format, and exciting and innovative conversations coming your way! This season is about highlight the well diggers. The men who took Circle Up from a "I have no idea wtf i'm doing" project with an aim of making a difference for men and changing the way we talk, think and feel about our mental health, to one of the highest quality personal development opportunities for men in the world. Since our first Circle Up in Toronto, Canada, February 28th 2020, we've graduated 8, 8 week men's circles where we focus on honour, keeping your word, and discovering and dissolving the barriers between you and taking action on the man you've always wanted to be. Missions like this take a village, and at Circle Up we're proud and honoured to build this community with some of the most honourable, bad ass, service driven men in the country. None of where we've come to, and most certainly none of where we will go, would be possible without the dozens of men of the brotherhood who've contributed their time, energy, and care to this community project. To you men, this season of the podcast is dedicated. To you men, I commit to bringing my best. And with you men, I celebrate the difference we're making in the world. Don't man up, Circle Up! Andrews

Hope you enjoy this improv audio message about community service and finding direction in your life. This was one take but was feeling good and had spent most of the day mastermining with my bestie, Iain. Please feel free to let us know if you like this format and I can capture more of these moments in the future! Don't man up, #circleup jf Andrews

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We flip the script on this episode of the CU Podcast by exploring the nature of consciousness, the mind, and spirituality. Personally, this conversation was stretching myself outside of my comfort zone and dove into many blind spots that I have about who I am and what is my purpose in life. Adam is a phenomenal communicator and I know you’ll enjoy insights on: What it means and looks like to live at your edge How to get beyond the basics needs of money, shelter and sex, onto your true purpose of selfs-actualization and expanding conscious How and why to make meditation a life-long practice I hope you’re inspired into action by this episode, or not, because after this conversation I feel as if I don’t need to rush or that I Have to do anything. Instead I can live my life powerfully as I choose to no matter what it looks like. To Adam, thank you brother. You look, sound, and feel on purpose and I am excited to watch you continue to blossom into a man who makes a dent on the universe. And of course, to our listeners, thank you for investing in yourself. Every decision you make in self- improvement ripples out into the world and leaves it a better place for everyone. Feel free to DM questions for the show, recommendations for room for improvement, or to connect me to a guest you’d love to hear from. I appreciate you! Till next time, Circle Up! Show notes: 13 - David deita living at your edge 15 - masculine energy and expanding your consciousness 20:30 - chasing pleasure 26:45 - self actualization …. You can do anything… 30 - what about the basic needs? 36 - past doesn’t control your future… there is no past… 40 - meditation how to and why? 50 - good meditation looks like 59 - psychedelics as a tool to use it responsibly

What up beautiful people! Today we connect with badass mental health leader and changemaker, Jesse Lee Haymen. I've had the honour of knowing and becoming friends with Jesse since meeting him at the Healthy Minds Canada Silver Dinner Gala back in 2017. Since then I've watched him and the team at jack.org change lives all around Canada and couldn't be more happy to support their work and share Jesse and the teams message. In this episode Jesse shares about: - how to turn frustrations into action - why it's okay to have no idea what you want to do with your life - and how to be there for loved one's when they're struggling with their mental health These days after years of making a massive impact with both the Movember foundation as well as Jack.org, Jesse has moved on to a new role as the Chief Growth Officer at Greenspace Health. I couldn't be more excited to watch and be part of this next chapter of impact and living his higher purpose. If you're looking for inspiration to help you tap into your adventurous side or find and live your purpose I highly recommend tuning in to hear Jesse's empowering philosophy on turning frustrations into action and much, much more. Much love from Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Circle Up!

While I’ve been enjoying my backpacking throughout North and Central America, from Mexico to the beaches of Costa Rica, I’ve been feeling a sense of doubt. A directionlessness that only finds me when I’ve taken too many steps off the path, and not enough in alignment with my purpose. Fortunately, I have men like Kurtis Gabriel in my life. This conversation came at the perfect time. It became, and continues to be as I return to it for a 3rd time, the perspective shift I needed to get back in the driver seat in my life. In this special episode of the Circle Up Podcast we explore the career and mindsets that made professional hockey player and social activist Kurtis Gabriel the man he is today. I’ve known Kurtis and his family since his brother and I became good friends in 2014. In this conversation, Kurtis shares passionately about: The counterintuitive idea of doing hard work in order to experience inner peace The importance of cultivating trusted relationships before you ever struggle with your mental wellbeing Why loving what you do is the most important step in living the life of your dreams Thanks for helping me get back on the court, Kurtis. You continue to inspire me and thousands of others to be kind and to leave the world better than we found it. I look forward to many more conversations as well as many more years of watching you change the world. To our listeners, I appreciate your dedication to the show. I appreciate your dedication to men’s mental health. And I appreciate you being on your own path to the person you've always wanted to be. We’re either growing or we’re dying and I hope you’ll agree that your mindset and life was improved by tuning into this weeks episode. Till next time, Circle Up! Jonathan Andrews

In one of our last episodes of season 5 of the Circle Up Podcast we interview the Middle Easts Mental Health Ambassador, Ally Salama. I’ve been lucky to get to know and befriend Ally over the last year as he’s both the founder of empower-mag.com, the first Mental Health Magazine in the Middle East, winning Harvard's Top 7 Most Impactful Social Initiatives in 2019 & earning recognition from the World Health Organization. As well as the host for Apple’s #1 Charting Youth Leadership Mental Health Podcast “Empathy Always Wins”. On this episode we explore the life-changing moments that made Ally the man he is today: What it was like being stabbed at the age of 15 How he’s coped and worked through a mental illness diagnosis And now, his vision for mental health for Men and for mental health in the Middle East Ally, if there’s one thing you’ve taught me it’s that enthusiasm is contagious. You have an energy and passion in the way you show up in the world that’s truly magnetizing. I know without a shadow of a doubt that you have what it takes to make a real difference in the world. I can’t wait to watch you continue to soar and dent the universe with your heart and vision. Please enjoy this episode and remember, Don’t man up, Circle Up!

In this episode of the circle up podcast we’re proud to highlight one of our founding members, John Pereira. John has been instrumental in the original support and on-going leadership of our programming. And it’s obvious that we wouldn’t be nearly as successful if it wasn’t for him. In this episode he shares openly about: How his ego killed his first relationship (16 mins) Why he’s been so successful in his current marriage (29 mins) How come he’s so committed to the circle up community (48 mins) It was a true pleasure to share your insight with the world, John. It takes real strength to admit the times when we weren’t at our best, and even more, to learn from those mistakes and become a better man for ourselves and our communities. You have done both.. And for that reason I’m proud to call you a brother and a positive role model in my life. I look forward to many more years of leadership and service by your side! Andrews

This episode of the podcast features international inspiration and best selling author, Mike Shoreman! Best known for his 1st place win at Canada’s largest inspirational speaking contest, Speaker Slam. And for subsequently going viral on facebook with millions of views on his videos,... We couldn’t be more grateful that Mike paddled by to talk: What it feels like to lose your health, business and identity overnight - 15 mins How to reach out and ask for help when you’re struggling with your mental health - 26 mins How to live in the present and the biggest takeaway from the Crash and Rise book - 35 mins It was a real joy to have you on the show, brother. You’re so resilient and courageous and a phenomenal role model for everything we stand for here at Circle Up. Thank you for never giving up and saying yes to yourself. You’re truly an inspiration and I know that our listeners will be touch, moved and inspired by your story. Please feel free to DM us if you have ideas for the podcasts, suggestions for guests, or want to be on yourself. Your support as listeners fuels us and we appreciate each and every one of you. - Andrews

In this episode of the Circle Up Podcast we answer a lot of the questions my younger self wishes he knew about process mental and emotional wellbeing. Our guest shares his personal experiences from being diagnosed with mental illness, deciding to ride his bike across Canada to raise money and awareness for mental health (and raising over $100,000!!!), and beginning to work full-time with Jack.org, Canada’s #1 Charity Revolutionizing the way young people and Canada talk think and feel about mental health. Tune in to hear Ryan’s stories about: How you can set yourself up for success each day with healthy habits and positive self-talk What it’s like to live with the stigma of mental illness and to decide to thrive despite it How putting yourself in a safe space like Evryman or Circle Up can be therapeutic and help you process the emotions you may be avoiding and causing you suffering Mr. Martin - you are a friend that I both respect and look up to. Thank you for being a positive role model for myself and our listeners! And to our listeners, we want to hear from you! What did you learn about yourself from this episode? What was your favourite idea that Ryan shared? How can we continue to improve your listening experience? We are starting our 6th Circle Up team and are now opening up registration for our waitlist. DM us on IG or FB to be connected to our leaders and participate in our 80-week men’s circle.

This special edition of the circle up Podcast was recorded over 6 months before its release. Why? Because originally this audio was forever lost in the void, never to be seen again! When businesses were closing down and millions of people lost their jobs, I was one of them. This podcast, along with half a dozen others, where located on a cloud server attached to my workplace. *Homer Simpson "Doh" moment for real! Fortunately, as you’ll hear in this recording, this ain’t Shane Tyler Milson’s first rodeo. He recorded the audio his side and alas we have audio! I’m ecstatic this episode was recovered because Shane speaks to a lot of the challenges myself and a lot of young people struggle with. Together we discussed: How the intersections of your passions is the key ingredient to unlocking the edge effect and creating a meaningful business and life @ 27 mins What it means to tap into your intuition, how to trust your gut and why you should love your life and feel good now @ 35 and beyond Instant gratification vs delayed gratification and how to balance both to live a fulfilling life @ 45 mins Bonus* shoutout to Puddle Boy @abdu at 17 mins lol love you abdu. In this episode, Mr. Shane Tyler Milson reminded me that everything I seek is already available to me. That all of the clues I need are present if I just open my eyes. And that there’s nothing stopping me from loving my life and feeling good now. Senor, your energy and enthusiasm for life fills me with a desire to have more fun, be myself and live in the moment. This podcast was a long-time coming - I know our listeners will be inspired to trust themselves - and I hope that this is just the beginning of our friendship. Andrews

Welcome to the most brutally honest episode we've ever launched here at the Circle Up Podcast. In this show we brought back audience favourite for his 3/50 appearances to discuss: - Marketing that helped raise over $1,000,000 in crowdfunding and that will make your ideal customers cry and ultimately buy - How to stop lying to women and instead honour them so that you leave them, and yourself, better than you found each other - What a healthy committed relationship looks like and how to know if you're prepared for one Mr. Loh, I can't thank you enough for your vulnerability and commitment to self-awareness and improvement. Your example makes me and our listeners want to be better men and I know I speak for all of our friends when I say we're grateful that you're in our lives. Please enjoy this episode with Johnny Loh! Andrews

Mike is a powerful speaker , artist and mental health advocate who shares in journey and experience struggling with mental health in University. I'm so happy to bring you Mike's story, as he's a shining example for having hope when working and living with a medical diagnosis. In this episode Mike sheds insight into: The impact family and positive role models have on the man you become. How to take care of yourself and your loved one's when you're struggling with your mental health. And the Master Key system that transformed his life and gives him strength to act in the face of fear. Mike, you're one of the most charismatic, positive, and supportive men in my life. Thank you for making such a positive impact on Circle Up, the men on your team and for men's mental health globally. Keep filling up your sole with your art. It fills the soul of the universe. Andrews

I saw and met Sam Demma for the first time when he blew away the audience and competition, in the Fall of 2018, at Canada’s largest inspirational speaking contest, Speaker Slam. Since then he’s gone on to give 2 Ted X Talks, initiate, grow, and make a massive difference with Social Enterprise Pick Waste - a charity changing our planet for the better, 1 piece of garbage at a time - and spoken to hundreds of schools and ten’s of thousands of students about how to find and live your purpose. In this episode Sam sheds insight into: How to turn major setbacks into major set ups in the pursuit to fulfilling your life’s purpose How goal setting and small consistent actions are changing the lives of hundreds students globally with the online program, the high performing student And, why investing in yourself, working harder on yourself than you do on your job, is the fastest path to becoming the man you’ve always wanted to be Sam, you’re leaving the work better than you found it. And I’m proud to bring the work you’re doing and mindset you live your life with to my listeners. Selfishly, I’ll be asking you to jump on this podcast many, many, more times in the coming years. Appreciate you and the role model you’re being for me and the men in my life! Andrews, out.

Welcome to another Circle Up Leadership Spotlight! Today’s episode explores the story and background of Circle Up’s Second in Command, Manuj Grover. Grover is one of the dozens of men selflessly contributing his time and energy to helping the men who participate in our programs develop themselves personally and professionally. In our conversation we discuss: Picking your battles in relationships and business Why his ego was killing his marriage and how his men’s team helped him turn it all around And the 250k deal that showed him how to put your commitment before your ego Grover, men like you are what allows us to grow and thrive and I couldn’t be more proud to lead and serve along side you on this battlefield. And to our listeners, your commitment to growth is what fuels us to do this work. Together we’ll continue to become better for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Let’s leave the world better than we found it. Andrews

Excited to bring you OG Circle Up Participant, Daniel Martinovic, in this weeks episode of the podcast. If it weren’t for men like Martinovic, Circle Up wouldn’t exist. He’s a huge part of creating the safe environment we have of trust and confidentiality amongst men. In this episode he shares: The benefits he’s experiences by having a strong circle of men in his life Lessons from building one of Canada’s largest virtual tech conferences And when, not how, to rob a bank We hope you’re thoroughly entertained and want to share the Circle Up experience with us. You can reach out to Daniel, or myself, and connect with dozen’s of men who’re trying to make a difference in the world and become the best version of themselves. Daniel, my man, I appreciate your energy, your commitment to the men, and for doing the work necessary to be more and do more with your life. Don’t man up, Circle Up! Andrews

In this episode of the Circle Up Podcast, we learn from one of the deepest reservoirs Canada has on how to be successful in committed relationships. I come out of most of my conversations with Steve Richmond completely convinced that I'm dramatically underqualified for a committed partnership. And have a long way to go before being self-sufficient and knowing my terms. He’s mentored me, and hundreds of other men and woman I know personally, and his results are so profound with his clients in, “The Relationship Workout” that virtually all his business is from referrals. If you’re looking for harmonious success than look no further. In this episode we cover: How Steve’s men’s circle helped him take ownership of the failures in his marriage Why he decided to invest his time and energy into growing circle up What you and I need to do to prepare ourselves as well as to be successful in with our romantic relationships Thanks for being on the show, and such an important role model in my life, Richmond.

Join me and olympic gold medal winning, Australian women’s beach volley ball coach, Steve Anderson, where we explore empowered masculinity, embracing your femininity, and the important of holding a strong context in business, in your relationships, and competing at the highest level of sport. Steve, thank you for generously sharing how we too can become the champions of our lives. 
 Excited to see the impact created by the work you’ll do with Flashpoint Global. You help people, including myself step into their truest potential. You my friend are changing the world. Andrews

Turns out we didn't need to wait till Burning Man to meet and do another episode! My friend Johnny Loh is an extremely impressive entrepreneur with both a 6 figure and a 7 figure kickstarter campaign, who believes that no amount of financial or material success can replace a life without purpose. In this episode we dive deep into what it means to be a self-sufficient man, how to cultivate discipline, and practical strategies you can implement today in order to accomplish lofty goals and become the person you've always wanted to be. Johnny, I see you as a trusted friend and role model. I hope we continue to share conversations worth having and wish nothing but health and fulfilment to you on your new adventure. Keep kicking ass, Jonathan

Tune in to this special edition episode of Gripped where we feature the men contributing to Circle Up, a men's mental health community striving to change the was we talk, feel and think about men's mental health. I would not be here today, if it weren't for this episode's guest. Literally, and figuratively. No person has shaped the course of my life direction as significantly as the man who gave me life and showed up every day with integrity, generosity, and energy. Please enjoy the wisdom he passes down about leading teams of hundreds of people, helping others see and live into their potential, and his greatest accomplishments as a father of 5 children. Dad, you inspire me everyday and can't wait to see what adventure you take on next! Jonathan

Circle Up exists because Globally, every minute a man dies by suicide 75% of suicides in Canada are men We’re conditioned to be strong and man up when we’re struggling instead of circling up and checking in with our men The probable almost certain future If we don’t do anything about it men are going to continue to struggle in silence They’ll sit in the basement thinking they need to confront their challenges alone We’ll keep losing good men to suicide On this show we're committed to changing that. We're committed to changing the way we think, feel and talk about men's mental health and to give men the tools they need to be better fathers, sons and husbands. Take these tools, implement them, and as you make progress towards the man you've always wanted to be, pass on the lessons. A man in your life needs your gift as a committed listener. The gift of a safe space. The gift of knowing that someone gives a damn, that someone loves you unconditionally. #circleup

Why this podcast happened: - Mark books 15 day silent retreat in Russia - Mark quits lucrative job at one of Canada's fastest growing companies - Mark changes careers into the field of UX and Design - Mark moves to Berlin to live and work internationally With ambitions to make similar changes in my life, Mark and I sat down to chat the hilarious and hard learned lessons he's earned over the past 6 months living in Europe. Follow along as we learn how to take care of our mental health, find remote working arrangements, and live a life you love. Mark, thank you for your generosity with your time and making a significant contribution to my life. Jonathan