Hang And Bang

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Why is the podcast over?Will it be back?What are some of the biggest takeaways?What do the guys want everyone to know?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:How does Chris feel about having a kid and what it means for his mental health?What's the number one killer of men?What gives you peace of mind?How do you cope with losing a parent?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Why is Tom named Tom?Why do you think some people think taking meds makes you weak?How do you help someone seek help who is struggling?How do find the support you need if it feels like you're spinning tires with everything you're trying?A deep dive into Ricki Lake, Jenny Jones and Maury Povich.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:What can change in your life when you get a proper diagnosis?Does medication really make a difference?Uncovering trauma and PTSD.Is there some big news coming with Home By Nine?What kind of impact can a lifestyle change be to the quality of your life?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Am I getting old based on the random stuff I'm buying?Do self respecting people wear housecoats?Who do we blame for making stupid people famous?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:What is obsessive compulsive disorder? What is life like for someone diagnosed with OCD?What is it like to receive a mental health diagnosis in your 30's?How do you know when to reach out to a therapist?How does therapy help us unpack what's going on in our mind?What can help you manage your mental health in your work place, relationships and in life?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Living the good life on vacationTom joined a men's group.How do you get yourself out of a spiral of depression?Will I be on meds for the rest of my life?What does it feel like to go through a period where you're thinking about suicide?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:People will tell stories about you at your funeral. What chapter are you writing today?Who do you want to become?What do you want your days to look like?If you could shut off one emotion, which one would you choose?Why do we gravitate to negative things people say?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:How do you get fired up when you don't feel motivated?What can you do to overcome complacency (poor diet, not working out)?What's the difference between health goals and lifestyle changes?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:How do you get back in the groove after being on vacation?What do you do to check out while you're on a vacation?Why is Tom firing shots at people that put initials in their signature?What would it be like going back to do a university degree in your thirties?What would alternate universe Tom be doing for a job?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Why do I feel such insane guilt around making other people happy and not myself?What should you do if you think someone is getting bad advice from a therapist?How do you know if you have found the right fit with a therapist?Some benefit programs cover most of the cost of therapy, and most practices offer a sliding scale payment schedule for low income people. Are there services / resources available for the middle / working class that don't quality for the sliding scale but also don't have employer benefits?Betterhelp and Talkspace (online therapy options)Find Lauren at Locke Psychotherapy.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Can having a creative outlet be beneficial for your mental health?How do you deal with social anxiety of the world going back to "normal"?Why is Chris going back to therapy?Chris talks about his interest in ketamine (psychedelic) therapy at Field Trip Health.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:How do you do something for 8,000 days in a row?We dig into an article by Seth Godin - Five Useful Questions.We get into how do you determine what's the hard part of what you're working on?How do you figure out what you need to know that will make your life easier?What is the scary part of what you're working on (that you'd rather avoid)?What's the difference between a growth and fixed mindset? And how will it improve your life?Is it all even worth it? Does it all justify doing the work to make it happen?How do you make things fun (even if you don't want to do them)?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:What foods give Tom and Chris happy feelings?What bad habits send you into a spiral of more crappy habits?How do you make yourself indispensable in your career?How do you procrastinate less?How do you set boundaries with work?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:What is Tom so damn excited about?How do you bring creativity back into your life after you feel like you're just going through the motions?How do you overcome the feelings of wanting to give up?What the hell does rollerblading have to do with mental health?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Lauren, Chris and Tom share what's going on in their lives and do a mental health check-in.Can gratitude and tracking your mood help you manage your mental health?Lauren and Chris question what's wrong with Tom (who doesn't love food!?).The group gets into a conversation about emotional eating.What do you love about the morning and what does it have to do with having a great day?How can I set my child up for mental health success?How do you talk to your family about mental health?Want to connect with Lauren, maybe even look into therapy? Check out Locke Psychotherapy.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:You can either be judged because you" created something or ignored because you left your greatness inside of you. It's your call." What goes through your head when you hear this?Are you doing things because you want to or because you feel you have to?We talk about financial costs, but what about the emotional cost that comes from doing stuff we don't want to do?Is it possible to turn stuff you don't want to do into something enjoyable and effortless?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Can gamifying help you stick to habits?I'll tell you how I feel about electric toothbrushes.What habits do you want to master?What habits do you struggle to keep up with?Are you an emotional eater?Does eating junk food mess with your mental health?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:We get into Cal Newport's A World Without Email book.How can we reduce our stress at work (and get more work done)?How do you plan your work so you're not stuck working on weekends?Why does communication fall apart, and how do you prevent it from derailing projects?What do you do to get yourself back on track when you feel like giving up?Is Clubhouse worth looking into? Will it be a replacement for social media?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:What have you learned from the last few years of marriage? What have been your biggest takeaways?When was the first moment you realized your parents weren't superhero's, but actual people who could mess up?What habits do you notice that you've picked up from your parents?How many open buttons is appropriate for a management meeting?What makes Tom uncomfortable?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:How do you get yourself fired up on days you have zero energy?What are the signs your mental health is starting to go downhill?Is there a way of managing severe anxiety attacks?How do you overcome depression?How do you know when you need professional support?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:Chris and Tom go on a rant about how we name our kids.Is the podcast in The Dip? And what the hell is the dip?Tom geeks out on Harry Potter (and what it can teach us about creativity).Lifelong learning + feedback = A happier life?Why are Chris and Tom so damn needy?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:The perfect shit storm — overcommitted, overloaded and overwhelmed.What amount of money would it take for you to work 60 hours a week?Tom and Chris go off on the housing market.Do you want to continue working from home after the pandemic?How does meditation help you on bad days that feel like nothing is going right?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Here are some of the topics the guys cover this week:What is the purpose of reading? Are we doing it wrong? Are we making it more complicated than it needs to be?What the hell are smooth-brain Saturdays?Why did Tom decide to start a journal? Does it help with mental health?What are questions to ask yourself if you're up for a promotion at work? Can you use these questions for other areas of your life?What's the difference between a manager and a leader? And which do you want to be?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The guys are joined today by coach, teacher and author, Ozlem Ozkan. Ozlem has a story that many of us can relate to. She was in relationships she didn't want to be in, her career wasn't going in the direction she wanted to go and she knew she was capable of more. This conversation is a wonderful look behind the curtains of how she learned to love herself and begin creating the kind of life she wanted.Things we get into on this episode:What did you learn about yourself from interviewing, Seth Godin, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of the most in-demand business leaders?Where do you start when you're just diving into personal development? And how do you navigate making changes when friends and family are a big part of the obstacles you're trying to overcome?How do you work your way through an identity crisis?How do you slow down to enjoy your accomplishments when you have a habit of always looking for what's next?What's possible for your future when you take full ownership over your life?How do you remain in control when your values are being challenged?Want to know more about Ozlem?Ozlem's website, her Instagram, her podcast, her FacebookHere's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The guys get into a conversation about overcommitting because Chris did a horrible job of planning out his week and it kinda feels like his life is falling apart at the seams.They then get into understanding the why in life. They use the podcast as an example of talking about the part it plays for both guys better understanding their own lives and why they're doing what they're doing.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The guys are joined today by Tim Law. He's not someone you can easily slap a title on to describe. Yes, he's a partner with a large law firm, but he's a man of mystery with an adventure to share with you.We talk about:Developing rare and valuable skills that make you so good that you can't be ignored.Why would someone want guiding principles in their life?Everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten.What the heck does spirituality mean if you're not religious?What does it mean to take total responsibility for your life?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys get into a conversation about what makes them cry. Hint: Tom Cruise is involved.The guys talk about defining a purpose. What the hell does it mean? And do they have one?Tom is asked: What does he feel he still doesn't understand about anxiety and panic attacks?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys hit the big 5-0 for the Hang N' Bang! Life must be magical, right? Tom even got a promotion at work. Life must be smooth sailing, right? Hell, Tom also graduated from the altMBA! Life must be at an all-time high, right? WRONG.This episode is about how we measure success and why it's often the reason why we're not happy.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys are joined by Blake Donaldson today. Blake made a decision two years ago that he didn't like the ugly version of who he was. He decided to get into therapy for the first time. He confronted what wasn't working so he could become the person he knew he was capable of becoming.We get into a conversation about mental health, exercise being a lifesaver for Blake and what it's meant for helping him be a better person. This opens up a conversation about toxic masculinity, going to therapy as a man and why so many men struggle to open up and get help.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The guys get into a conversation about money and happiness. Tom poses the question, "What do you appreciate more, the longer you have it?"This takes the boys into a conversation about relaxing, doing nothing and do you always need to be doing something?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Our next guest, Alex, shares what it's like to be a guidance counsellor during the pandemic. Alex dives into some of the mental health struggles youth are facing, how they're dealing with social media and why it's tough being friends with Tom.Alex gets into what it's like to plan for the future (as a student) when you have no idea what the future will look like. It adds a whole new element to choosing a university and deciding on a career when the world is shifting to a future where remote is the new normal. Is there a right or wrong answer? Alex shares what she thinks.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The guys get into some randomness on today's episode. They dig into napping, meditating, coffee and tracking sleep using apps to start things off.Chris and Tom then decide to ask each other a few questionsIf you could only work on your business two hours a week, what would you work on?If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do?What is one of your goals that you fear you'll never accomplish?Are you ever worried that your mental health is going to take a turn for the worst?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The guys get to tag along for the adventure of a lifetime with Taylor McGuire in today's episode. Taylor walks us through the moment he pulled a literal fire alarm, found himself in hospital for three weeks and struggled with a broken sense of reality as he had just been diagnosed bipolar.This story takes us all around the world as Taylor sets out on a path to rebuild his life with a new outlook on life. This includes getting lost in the Philippines, and spending a week in the psych ward while he waited for his brother to arrive from Canada. This story gets us into a conversation about the unique journey all of us face with our mental health.Taylor shares how he identified his mental health survival habits, what has made the biggest difference in his personal growth and what he thinks will help us shatter the old stereotype of masculinity in society.And here's a link to Taylor's must-read Medium article.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys dig into the challenges of keeping up when you have a lot on your plate. How do you handle everything you need to do if it feels like you're getting close to being burned out?Chris and Tom get into how they navigate these situations. Including how they deal with negative inner dialogue, how they overcome feelings of doubt and what keeps them going when all they want to do is give up.Spoiler alert: they don't always do these things with grace.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys are joined by Devin for a conversation that digs into the power of vulnerability. It was a week before university starting when Devin found out his Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. A few big life shifts hit him all at once. Through the experiences of being introduced to binge drinking at university and the loss of his Mom, Devin's relationship with alcohol became less of something that was fun and more of something that was numbing a lot of pain.This is a story of redemption that comes from confronting addiction. Devin walks us through the experiences that led to the decision to not have alcohol as part of his life anymore. Including what led to him making that choice, the challenges he's facing and what he hopes we can all take away from his story.Here's the intention of this conversation: Being able to talk about your struggles in an open way is a powerful thing and it can connect you to people on a level that you won't get any other way. And this is available to all of us.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys get into the embarrassing reality that Chris needs to shower more, Tom would only change his sheets once a year if he wasn't married, and how the hell do you get everything done that you want to get done?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

It only took Tom two painful minutes to introduce our guest for today. Michelle is a social worker, non-official Amazon ambassador, and bad ass Mom. Boozing, gardening, social services, we get into a little bit of everything in this episode.We get into why Michelle first started making her mental health a priority. She shares the challenges of being a parent, how she's navigating being a Mom while working and what she does to step back from it when all you feel like doing is a break down ugly cry.This brings up a raw conversation about relationships, the challenges we face in them and how not to kill each other when life feels chaotic.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

There's no messing around in today's episode. Tom gives us rule #6 for living a great life — don't take yourself so god damn seriously.This opens up a conversation about work, projects and relationships. Are we still having fun or are we falling into the trap of taking everything too seriously?We get into the difference between a job, a career and a calling. Do you know which one you're doing?Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys are joined today by Gabrielle Maryse Bucaya. She's a business development specialist, scriptwriter and works in the entertainment industry. She decided to join us to talk about life, the messiness of mental health and working in the movie industry. Did I mention she loves The NeverEnding Story?We jump right into talking about why don't more men talk about their mental health? We discuss what's at play, what we can do about it and how we can help others speak up when they need support.Gabrielle and the boys talk about managing mental health in high-demand careers. This includes a look into Gabrielle's work on the new King Kong movie and working in the entertainment industry.We discuss how to know your warning signs when your mental health is starting to dip. And how to use these signals to get the help and support you need so you don't end up burned out, overwhelmed and unable to cope with your work.This includes a dive into how to use social media as a tool that can benefit your life, starting a creative outlet for your mind and spending quality time offline.Want to connect with Gabrielle? Here's her Instagram.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Why is Tom starting the episode by making Chris close his eyes? Because Tom wants Chris to imagine what the next ten years of his life will look like.The boys dig into how to navigate challenging conversations, tips you can use and how to be a better communicator.Are you falling into any traps that are keeping you from being in a happy relationship with yourself and others? We discuss uncovering blind spots, how to nurture healthy relationships and how to keep the course when life gets crazy.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys are joined by Brian Humphrey on today's episode. Brian is a man on a mission who wants us to re-imagine the way we think of health and wellness. This led to him starting a charity aimed at helping us prevent many of the diseases we face in our society.We get right into things by asking the question, "What is the last thing that happened in your life or business that scared the shit out of you?" This leads to a conversation about fear, how to deal with it and what we can do to overcome it (even if it feels terrifying).The guys lean into a conversation about community and the power of surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Having these people in our lives gives us the confidence to be a force for good creating the kind of life we want to live.How do you define success? Is it something you've thought about, but you're not sure how to put it into words? This discussion is for you. We can often find ourselves burned out, overwhelmed and depressed because we haven't taken the time to get clear on what "success" means to each of us.You can find Brian on Instagram, LinkedIn or through his charity Climb Hamilton.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys launch out of the gate with a doozy of a question, "If someone could only see your actions and not hear your words, what would they say are your priorities?"We share how we can use this question to better understand our mental health, why we get stressed and what we can do to make life easier.The guys are back to talking about meditation, obstacles that pop up and how they've turned it into something they look forward to doing each day.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys are joined by cannabis educator Dana Baranovsky in today's episode. She's behind TotallyBlunt, a cannabis education company helping women empower their wellness routines with cannabis. Why is Dana's approach different than most? Because they share information rooted in science, so they can provide reliable information to women to help them make informed decisions about cannabis and their health.She said it basically boils down we're changing the conversation and helping reduce the stigma around women using cannabis.We get into the first time we tried cannabis. Can you guess which one of us got high for the first time in grade 5?We also dig into why is it still not seen as socially acceptable to get high? How can this stigma be overcome? How can we talk to friends and family about the benefits beyond just "getting high".Dana shares some places to start if you're totally new to cannabis but are overwhelmed by all the choices. As well as what you can expect if you're completely brand new to cannabis, and where she recommends you start so you can have a positive and fun experience (start low and go slow).Looking to find out more about Dana and TotallyBlunt? You can find her on Instagram at Totallyblunt.ca.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys talk about the struggles of establishing routines, where they get stuck and how they get back on track. They argue that routines have been one of the biggest positive influences on their mental health and overall wellbeing.The guys talk meditation and what they enjoy about it. As well as how to turn it into something fun and enjoyable.Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys are joined by Dan Pelosini. What do you do when you reach a breaking point in your life? You've lost your sense of fulfillment, your sense of purpose and who you are as a person. When nothing seems to be going right and your mental health is taking a nosedive, life can get pretty scary.Dan's adventure took him to Peru in search of a better way forward. It's part of what led to Dan's decision to make a bold move and try something new. He started a not-for-profit with a clear mission — to create a community for you to share, connect and learn about your mental health. This was the birth of The Ramblr Project.You can find Dan and The Ramblr Project on Instagram, and on their website.Do you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys talk new years resolutions, which includes Tom going back to school to get his learn on.We dig into a conversation about giving and receiving feedback. How do you make it less painful? How do you turn it into something that propels you and your career forward?Feedback is a big part of having control over your mental health, your relationships and the trajectory of your career.The guys talk about what makes a good listener? How do they approach things differently and why does it mean they experience less conflict as a result.Do you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Should we be worried that Tom is addicted to Love Island? Chris and Tom talk reality tv and share some of their favourite binge worthy shows.Did Christmas throw you off your routine? Us too. The boys went off the deep end and enjoyed a holiday full of crappy food, booze and plenty of Netflix.The guys dig into New Years Resolutions (and why they don't work).Do you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Ryan Moran is an award winning marketing strategist, brand builder and entrepreneur. He joins the boys today to talk about the challenges he has faced during COVID. What do you do when you lose your job, your confidence bottoms out, and your anxiety is at an all time high? When the security you once had with your full time job is gone, life can feel pretty scary.This is a story about reinvention, the power of entrepreneurship and a belief that sometimes you just need to trust that things will work out when you don't give up. It came down to two guiding questions that can give you direction when the way forward feels uncertain: What do I have? What am I interested in?Ryan shares an exciting new project he's working on and gives us a peek behind the curtains of how he regained his confidence to bring it to life. He had the pleasure of speaking to Tyler Cowie who pointed him towards the book Designing Your Life by by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. It empowered him right out of the gate to see he had choices and a chance to create a new life.Mentor Glenn Norton gave him a valuable perspective shift that any of us can apply to our own lives. Start thinking of yourself as You Inc. You become your own brand, you become your own organization. This is the idea behind creating a portfolio career so you're always developing valuable skills that keep you in demand.Find Ryan on Instagram, Ryan on LinkedIn, Locke And King WatchesDo you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The gentleman dig into the idea that sometimes you can do everything right and somehow your life still turns into a dumpster fire.This starts a conversation where Tom and Chris share their biggest takeaways from 2020.Chris shares the experience of losing his teenage cousin in a car accident and how it changed the focus of his life when it comes to prioritizing the important things in life.The boys get into the craziness of how a single decision can change the entire trajectory of our lives. They give a few examples of how different their lives could have been based on the choices they've made in the past.Do you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

The boys dig into the blessing and curse that Amazon has created in our lives.Tom shares what it's like to go back to therapy. It's been two years and a lot of things have changed. Tom lets us in on what he's learned about anxiety, how his perspective has shifted and why he believes he could still benefit from the extra support.Chris shares an idea that helps you fight less with your partner, coworkers and even gives you perspective into the emotions you're facing and why you feel the way you do.Tom talks about feeling like he hasn't been stepping out of his comfort zone lately and what he has decided to do about it.Do you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!