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My name is Mitch Lagadin and I'm passionate about helping dudes live more consciously in ALL areas of life. Through facilitating engaging conversations with high performers, Slow Down, Man gives practical advice on how YOU can live more consciously and intentionally in your career, relationships, nutrition, fitness and more. As humans, we are SO MUCH more capable than we are showing on a day to day basis. So together, let's attain the success and fulfillment that is possible for you in your life. So please, I invite you to take a few DEEP breaths and slow down with us. Enjoy! Much love.New episodes every Sunday Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and please rate and review (GREATLY appreciated) #SlowDownManFOLLOW SDM ON INSTAGRAM - @slowdownmanpodcast

Mitch Lagadin


    • Feb 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    71. Going from Leaders*** to Leadership - feat. Adrian Koehler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 52:54


    Our guest today has coached leaders for brands like Nike & Lululemon. He's all about turning limiting fears into self-confidence.  He's a leadership engagement expert and founder of the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches passionate and frustrated founders in new ways to get what they want in their professional and personal lives. Host of the Naked Leadership Podcast - Mr. Adrian Koehler.We get into how facing fears and effective leadership are two things that are very intertwined.The key to finding motivation and meaning in our work.How all of us co-create the culture and space that we find ourselves in on working teams.The meaning of "work life integration".And so so much more.To connect with Adrian:Website: https://adriankoehler.com/The Naked Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-leadership-podcast/id1495058489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=en

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    70. Chasing Fulfillment & Learning to Slow Down - feat. Cole Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 58:39


    Our guest today is the Founder of School of Man (an organization that builds real men through raw and real vulnerability), author of the book, School of Man and host of the Podcast “The Alpha Talk”... Mr. Cole Rodgers.He's someone who has experienced it all, coming from the brink of divorce, battling substance abuse, losing his way. But somewhere along the way experienced freedom.He also set the world burpee record in 24 hours… We talk about that.How he had a VERY real lesson in slowing down after nearly dying in a Mexican restaurant bathroom.His experience being an “unhealthy alhpha”The importance of celebrating your victories and chasing fulfillment (rather than traditional notions of success).His experience being addicted to stress and riding the self-sabotage loop.And so so much more.To connect with Cole Rodgers and "School of Man":Website: https://schoolofman.live/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschoolofman/Book: https://www.amazon.ca/School-Man-Living-Loving-Legacy/dp/1953153496

    69. What "Resilience" Really Means & How We Build It - feat. Alex Pett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 46:17


    Today, we've got the amazing Alex Pett on the show... A renowned "Resilience Coach" who  helps people to live adventurously and wholeheartedly, building open, enthusiastic, calm and confident people. We get into why traditional definitions (i.e. pushing emotion aside to persevere through pain & hardship,) of resilience no longer totally ring true.How vulnerability and understanding of oneself is key to resilience. And so so much more.To connect with Alex...Visit her website: https://shore-coaching.com/ Follow her on insta: @alexshorecoachingCheck Out Her Podcast "Notes on Vulnerability": https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/notes-on-vulnerability-stories-of-resilience-courage/id1530248713

    68. High Stakes Leadership & Living on the "X" - feat. Stephen Drum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 43:47


    Today we've got a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams on the show - Mr. Stephen Drum. He is now an in-demand speaker and consultant, who helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.We get into...What "high stakes leadership" is. And the parallels between training a leader in the Navy to training a leader in the boardroom and in their familyWhat it means to "live on the X" (the most dangerous part of a combat mission)How to make clear, focused decisions under seemingly immense pressureHow you can identify your own values by identifying the traits that you admire in othersRealizing where you sit on your "ark" and being OK with that And much more.To connect with Stephen:Visit his website: https://stephendrum.com/Connect with him on Instagram or Linkedin: "Stephen Drum"

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    67. From Surviving to Thriving in Relationship - feat. Bryan Reeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 52:11


    From being in the airforce, to a watch company executive, to spiritual music band manager to transformational events producer to (now) a thriving life and relationship coach and author of the best-selling book (and one of my all-time favorite books) “Choose Her Everyday Or Leave Her”, host of the “Men, This Way” podcast… Our guest today is Mr. Bryan Reeves.Why so many men go into relationship with confidence and great intentions, but struggle mightily once in relationship. How to thrive in relationship and not simply survive.Why being vulnerable with other men can bring safety to your relationship to your partner.Why for many men, it's "not the burden that they carry that breaks them, but the way they carry the burden" (by carrying it as a lone wolf, without the support and love of others).Why relationship is a "team sport".What "Masculine Check-Out Syndrome" is, why it is so common and how it can be one of the most painful things for a woman to experience.How most men have a "little tyrant king" inside of them, hungry for more possessions, success and money. And how the feminine plays a role in suppressing the desires of the little tyrant king and orienting the man towards love.To connect with Bryan:Visit his website: https://bryanreeves.com/Buy His Book "Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her)" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Choose-Her-Every-Leave-Transformational-ebook/dp/B08TFH23LHCheck-Out his Coaching Practice: https://bryanreeves.com/coaching/Sign-Up for the Elevate Men's Retreat: https://bryanreeves.com/elevate2022/Instagram: @bryanreevesinsightBryan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjeDDgvGtFmYq2bTfSzSutg 

    66. Getting to the Top of Your Game (& Staying There) - feat. Alan Stein Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 55:50


    Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach, working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet (Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan is the author of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, named one of the the top mindset, productivity, and success books of all time by Book Authority as well as his new book: Sustain Your Game: High Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation, and Beat Burnout. Get his new book here.I read it cover to cover and man, is it a great read and man, is Alan Stein Jr. an inspirational dude.We get into...- How success can be broken down in to three distinct timelines: the short, medium and long term- How discipline is the foundation of freedom- The importance of mindfulness and staying in the moment in sport (and life)- How stress is a conscious choice and the relationship that the highest performers have to stress. Giving yourself permission to feel what you are feeling- What it takes to stay at the top of your game once you are there (see: James, Lebron)- Repetition as the key to success- Why motivation is over-glorified and over-hyped - So much more...Enjoy & thanks for slowing down with us.Here is a link to Alan's website (check it out): https://strongerteam.com/ Follow Alan on Insta: @alansteinjr

    65. Embracing the Struggle & Leaving the Comfort Zone - feat. Adam Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 45:41


    Today we've got a dude who is fit. Incredibly fit. But he wasn't always that way. At age 33, with a physique described as “sasquatch with a dad bod”, battling with alcoholism and an anxiety disorder, he made a goal to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. And (spoiler alert) he did just that.  We've got Triathlete, Speaker, Author & Coach, Adam Hill on the show. This one is all about how Adam left the comfort zone, ended up adopting an empowered mindset and achieving things no one thought was possible.Go grab his Amazon Bestselling Book - "Shifting Gears" (you won't regret it) - https://www.amazon.com/Shifting-Gears-Addiction-Triathlon-Championship/dp/1544525834/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1642614147&sr=8-2 

    64. Integrity, Authenticity & Radical Self-Expression - feat. Barry Magliarditi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 50:19


    Barry Magliarditi is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, philanthropist, and spiritual guide. Through his global coaching enterprise, The Game Changers, Barry has mentored thousands of business owners to scale to seven figures and beyond while creating a life of balance, freedom, and fulfillment. His podcasts, The Comeback Game and The Tradie Business School, have over two million downloads. Barry takes us through his journey of going from a depressed young man with a drug habit and into crime... into the successful man that he is today. And how building  the relationship with himself was key to that.We get into "connecting to the heart" and wtf that really means.We talk how the core desire of human beings is belonging. And how this core desire rears it's head in sometimes ugly ways, leading us to make decisions based on the thoughts and feelings of others (instead of our own).Finally, we get into integrity and authenticity. How they are so intertwined yet distinctly different.Enjoy!To connect with Barry:Website: https://barrymagliarditi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrywilliamemagliarditi/ Buy his Book "Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression": https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Drugs-Radical-Self-Expression-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B09M7P6MG5

    63. Average is the Enemy - feat. Former NFL'er Shawn Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 49:46


    If you're in need of a little boost of motivation... You're gonna want to listen to this one,He's a former 7 year NFL Player, he was featured on the MTV show "Made" and now travels the world training teams, building leadership and transforming corporate environments.We not only get into his NFL career and his appearance on MTV's Made, but dig into what it means to "win". And how he thinks the traditional concept of winning where one individual comes out ahead of the other may not be an accurate depiction. We get into how "being a man" means incorporating BOTH the primal masculine drive present in us along with a connection to our heart. That this is where the magic is.And how "Average is the Enemy" and how we can avoid languishing in mediocrity in life.Enjoy.To connect with Shawn...His Website: https://www.shawnharper.org/His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnharperspeaker/

    62. Living a Rich Life feat. Scott Danner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 51:49


    Happy New Year!!!Author of the book "Freedom Street",  financial advisor and CEO Scott Danner shares lessons learned and insights gained from nearly two decades of managing assets, purchasing financial practices, and creating succession plans to ensure a future that is both prosperous and rewarding. This one is all about living a "rich life". Which doesn't solely refer to setting ourselves up financially. But includes finding clarity on what we love and what is important to us,  as well as cultivating "rich relationships".We get into the the debate on work/life balance. And how we know if we are living a life where we are effectively balancing work with our life.And much more.... Enjoy!To connect with Scott Danner:Purchase his Book "Freedom Street": https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Street-Learned-Financial-Advisor-ebook/dp/B09G3JXB12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scottwdanner8

    61. Thrive Through Adversity, Man - feat. Elijah Stacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 51:44


    Our guest today has a fricken amazing story and an inspiring mission. We've got Elijah Stacy, author of the book “A Small If”, and Founder of the nonprofit Destroy Duchenne, which he started at age 15 to advance gene editing and gene therapy to save his life, his brothers life and thousands of others around the world from DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy), a muscle wasting disease that primarily affects kids. We talk all of the things that Elijah has learned from his journey battling this disease and spreading his story (thus far).We talk about how his "adapters mindset" has been huge in getting him to this point. The power of being a little bit stubborn in life. And how to stay hopeful and strong, even through extreme adversity.To connect with Elijah, visit his website : https://www.elijahjstacy.com/book-a-small-if Instagram: @elijahjstacy

    60. Removing the Masks & Shifting Perspective - feat. Doug Cartwright

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 45:16


    “To become the person you truly are, you have to let go of you think you are supposed to be"Doug Cartwright is a speaker, author (of the book  Holy Sh!t We're Alive), and CEO and Founder of The Daily Shifts. Doug takes us through his journey from being a twenty something, ex-morman, ex-millionaire living deeply unfulfilled who had done everything he was “supposed” to do. He was living a lavish life, VIP bottle service with Drake, hanging out with Kevin Durant in a suite at the Superbowl, before realizing that the only reason he was doing all of these things was to receive validation on social media, and that none of it was actually contributing to lasting happiness.That was until he (re)found his true essence and dropped all of the masks, labels and stories.How psychedelics acted as a gateway drug into self-love for Doug.How there is nothing inherently wrong with wanting Instagram likes, but the issue comes when you NEED the instragram likes.How there is no right path for anyone on the healing journey, but it's all about finding what is right for you (whether that is mediation, working with a coach/therapist, going on an ayahuasca journey etc.) The power of an attitude of gratitude in settling you in the moment that you are in instead of having you thinking about a moment you WISH you were inDoug's (funny) story about an experience getting over his “fear of sucking” on the ski hill.Thanks for slowing down with us.To connect with Doug:Instagram: @doug_cartwrightBuy His Book "Holy Sh!t We're Alive" 

    59. Exploration of the Self & Seeking the Uncomfortable - feat. Mickey Graglia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 43:56


    Michele (Mickey) Graglia is a former top model and is currently one of the world's top ultra runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40ºF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130ºF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. Michele gets into how dropping out of the mind and into the body/heart (through mindfulness) has been the key for his success in ultra running, regardless of the environment he is competing in.The power of continual exploration of ourselves, our potential and seeking out the uncomfortable. All in an effort of living fully. Which all starts with simply opening the mind to what is possible.Michele takes us through his (wild) journey of being a top model, living a lavish lifestyle in Miami, but not feeling fulfilled. To later finding ultra running (his true calling) and building an incredibly successful athletic career.So f**^&* good.To connect with Michele Graglia:Follow Michele on Instagram: @mickeygragliaBuy his book (ULTRA: Top Model to Top Ultra Runner): https://michelegraglia.com/ 

    58. From Facing Death to Experiencing Pure Childlike Joy - feat. Dave Scatchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 67:14


    We're back!!! And with a bang.We've got former NHL gladiator,  Dave Scatchard on the show.He had a fourteen-year career as a hockey player in the NHL, 659 career NHL games, with the Nucks, Islanders, Bruins, Coyotes, Predators and Blues. That was until a fifth concussion left him with slurred speech, headaches, and traumatic brain injuries... So he embarked on a journey around the world to restore his health and reinvent his life. And that he did.Recently, he's traveled the world and spoken alongside Tony Robbins as a Platinum Career Coach.Author of the book “The Comeback: My Journey through Heaven and Hell” which dropped on Sept 14. We get into his upbringing as a "good Canadian boy" with a daredevil father. In growing up in Hinton, Alberta and Salmon Arm, BC.Dave takes us through his traumatic 5th concussion. Where he was left facing death on the ice. And the message that he took back into the world after the experience.We get into the power of (re) finding our childlike joy. And the freedom and weightlessness that comes along with this.Enjoy!To connect with Dave Scatchard:Buy His Book "The Comeback: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell" : https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09CBQ1XYT?keywords=dave%20scatchard&geniuslink=true  Follow him on Instagram @davescatchardAll Star Coaching: https://allstarcoaching.com/ 

    57. Becoming a Lifelong Learner - feat. Nick Velasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 54:11


    NICK VELASQUEZ is a passionate learner and devoted student of mastery. He's the author of the popular blog UnlimitedMastery.com, where he writes about learning science, peak performance, creativity, and mastering skills. His writing has been featured in outlets such as TIME, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, and Thought Catalogue. Nick speaks multiple languages and spends his time between Tokyo and Montréal.We go deep down the rabbit hole of learning, mastery, the meaning of life and debate whether it's better to be realistic and depressed or disconnected from reality but content.Why experimentation is key in the process of learning.Why the most important piece of learning is “learning how to learn”.Why Nick thinks that “learning styles” are a myth.Why it's harder to learn a language as you get older.Why when it comes to skill the saying “you either have it or you don't” is not fully true (and some real world examples of this).Why you might not be as productive working from home.And so much more. What a fun conversation.To connect with Nick:Website: https://unlimitedmastery.com/Instagram: @velznickBuy his Book: Learn, Improve, Master: https://www.amazon.ca/Learn-Improve-Master-Develop-Skill-ebook/dp/B08B1W4RD8

    56. Outta Survival & Into Flow (Through the Body) - feat. Nicole Lohse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 48:31


    Really excited to share this one. We've got Somatic Experiencing Practitioner®, Somatic Practice, Feldenkrais® & Yoga Practitioner, Nicole Lohse on the show, who has dedicated her life to helping people move "out of survival and into flow". All through building awareness and becoming curious around our nervous system responses and how this shows up in the body.We talk "go mode" (that I often find myself in), how this can actually be a survival pattern and how we can achieve in a more healthy way that is connected to our bodies.How the end goal of this somatic/body work is not to "always be in a state of bliss" (this is bullshit). But instead, to be able to move through the experiences of life in a regulated way where we are connected with ourselves and have awareness around our nervous system responses.Why trauma is not about what happened TO us, but is when we are still stuck trying to survive something and where we still believe there is a danger or threat.How we can decipher whether we're showing up from trauma versus showing up true to ourselves.How the work is all about building awareness and getting curious about how we're showing up in the world. And from there we can get curious about what other responses exist and over time, move into a more regulated response pattern.The power of making our survival patterns our allyHow we can establish safety in situations where we feel triggered and have a nervous system response.The power of realizing that we are already whole and striving to gain more and more access to our wholeness.Enjoy.To connect with the amazing Nicole Lohse:Website: https://www.nicolelohse.com/ Instagram: @nlohse

    55. Respect, Leadership & Embracing Difference - feat. D. John Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 46:13


    He's written a book, he's filmed a documentary. All around one simple (but powerful) message. Your life matters.Our guest today, D. John Jackson shifted gears from being a fortune 50 corporate leader, to dedicating himself to speaking to and for the underrepresented and marginalized groups in the world.We get into how black men are categorized into three buckets growing up - "entertainers, athletes or on the wrong side of the law". And how John looks to change the narrative on this.The concept of “embracing difference” and how the world needs a (massive) dose of this right now.How there are so many people out there who are “invisible”. How they get to that point and the impact of taking a small step to acknowledge their humanness.The importance in leadership of "digging into" the individuals on your team and understanding their full experience.How (even if we don’t realize it) we are showing more respect to certain individuals than others.How we grossly underestimate the number of people we impact on a daily basis.Enjoy.To connect with D. John Jackson:Website - https://www.djohnjackson.com/Buy the Book "What About Me: Walking the Tightrope as a Black Man in America"  - https://www.djohnjackson.com/the-bookInstagram - @d.john_jackson

    54. Stepping into Possibility & Meeting Life On It's Own Terms - feat. Rainier Wylde

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 53:22


    This is without a doubt one of my favorite conversations (ever).We've got a man who is a poet with his words (and has a great beard), Rainier Wylde on the show.We get into the shadow. How it is the collection of those parts of ourselves that we have had to cut away or mask in order to belong. And Rainier takes us through his own journey with his shadow.How many boys in modern society do not get to experience the “hunter stage”. Where the boy gets to learn to be pointed, purposeful, assertive. Learns that his voice matters, to be aggressive, disciplined and resolute. To be the same self in every room he walks in (AKA integrity).  And how skipping this step does not allow the boy to internalize the belief that “life is hard and I have the capacity to meet it on it's own terms”.How Rainier was “not able to keep his own agreements with himself or others” and how this came to a boiling point when he was faced with looking his wife in the eyes and telling her that he had betrayed her. And how in doing this, and taking a stand, for the truth, at risk of losing it all (friends, family, reputation) Rainier was able to take a massive step in his own evolution.How belonging is the fundamental condition in the human psyche. Which is why humans are willing to sacrifice authenticity in favor of a false sense of belonging. We would rather be liked and accepted for who we aren’t than rejected for who we are.How filling our "bucket of belonging" in a healthy way" begins and ends with authenticity.The practice of radical authenticity in relationship, staying up to the moment in honesty with each other and how concealing (even small things) from our partner is a dangerous practice.The danger of “worshipping” our partner in a relationship and creating a story around the other. Enjoy.To connect with Rainier Wylde (he's got a book coming out in July 2021!):Website - https://www.rainierwylde.com/Instagram - @rainierwylde

    53. Connection, Addiction & S*** Adults Never Taught Us - feat. Natasha Sattler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 51:56


    Our guest today was more productive during COVID than most. She doubled down on connections with her friends and wrote a book on the s*** that adults never taught us growing up... Titled, "S*** Adults Never Taught Us". We've got Natasha Sattler on the show!We go deep on the concept of connection. How it is a human need and we need to destigmatize feeling lonely (because it's normal). And how it is possible to be in a room full of people and still feel alone.Seeing anxiety as a "signal light" of something we need to address in our life. And instead of addressing the surface symptom, going DEEP.Why Natasha believes we should destigmatize the concept of addiction (because we've all got em'). And the power of bringing awareness to these things that we do habitually to emotionally regulate.How many of us never learned to "protect our peace" growing up. Why we don't really "fall" in love but actually "choose" love daily. And how to tell the difference between "love" and "infatuation".By the way, I reference the book Together by Vivek H. Murthy in the pod. Here is a link to the book! To connect with Natasha:Buy her book, S*** Adults Never Taught Us - https://shitadultsnevertaughtus.com/ Instagram - @shitadultsnevertaughtus

    52. Accepting our S*** & Building Legendary Relationships - feat. Mike Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 48:25


    “If you keep your s*** tucked away in the corner, it f******  stinks.”Our guest today is someone who I would call an "Everyday Legend".Mike Campbell is a men’s coach, author, founder of The Everyday Legends Coaching Program and host of the Everyday Legends Podcast. A dude who is helping other men break free of the ordinary and build legendary relationships – with themselves, their partners, and their world. This one is all about s***. Identifying our s***. Owning our s***. And then allowing others to see our s***. With a goal of "feeling at home within ourselves". So that wherever life brings us, we feel at home. We feel like we have value.Why "nice guys" abandon their values and truth in the desperate search of validation. Coming from a place of “I need other people to like me so I can like myself”.Why many men feel the need to suppress certain parts of themselves and instead only show a meticulously curated version of what we think we SHOULD be . And how this practice keeps us from experiencing the basic human needs of love, depth and belonging.Why "having your s*** together" does not mean that you do not have s***. You just own it and deal with it. What “Zeuss Energy” is and why Mike associates the word with his definition of “being a man”.Thanks for slowing down with us.To connect with Mike Campbell:Instagram - @mikecampbellmc (he drops truth bombs on the regular)"Get Your Shit Together 101" Course - http://mikecampbell.com.au/get-your-shit-togetherThe Everyday Legends Podcast - http://mikecampbell.com.au/podcast/Get his Book "Unleash Your Alpha"

    51. Changing Our Relationship with Death & Living a "Full" Life - feat. Claudia Goetzelmann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 49:03


    This is a heavy one folks...We've got Claudia Goetzelmann on the show, who experienced a "small death" in going through a divorce and losing her identity. And in doing so she dug DEEP into the concept of death.And through this experience, she came to the realization that perhaps she was more scared of death than she should be.  And realized that over time in the relationship she had abandoned parts of herself. And Claudia takes us through her experience of "re-accepting" herself and grieving the loss of the identity she previously held in the marriage.We get into how we are continually faced with death in our lives. Small deaths and big deaths. All of which come with a natural grieving process.What it means to live a "full" life. And when we're on our death bed, what will truly matter to us.Enjoy.To connect with Claudia:Website: https://www.permissiontobloomcoaching.com/Instagram: @permission_to_bloom

    50. Learnings from Life as a Travelling Monk - feat. Ananda Murari

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 50:13


    Our guest today has a fascinating story (and possible the most calming voice on the planet).... He got to a point where he had everything he really wanted, but  was anxious and dissatisfied… So he sought solitude and lived and traveled with monks across America in a van (as one does).We go deep on what he took away from this wild experience. Especially on the topic of emotions.The power of asking ourselves “how do we look at our emotions" and shifting our perspective to one where we allow them to move and flow. In experiencing what we are experiencing.We get into whether it is possible to hold space for others emotions if we are not holding space for our own...Why emotions in a way, are like a colorful beach ball that we are trying to push underwater (fricken love this analogy).The power of finding "harmony" in conflicting  ideas and not jumping to extremes.How “being with an emotion” looks different for everybody. For some it's sitting in silence, for others it's going for a run. And how the key question is “am I doing this to run away from” or “am I doing this to embrace”.As well as some of the practical things Ananda took from his experience as a monk. I.e. how to design your own spiritual practice and the power of ritual.Enjoy.To connect with Ananda Murari:Instagram (@wholeperson.life)Website

    49. Getting Out of the Chase & Into Our "Unique Role" - feat. Daniel Mangena

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 45:09


    Daniel made his first million at 20 years old. And was a millionaire for about 6 months before losing it all...He went from a place of shallow, blind faith in his capacity to create, to a man pondering the thought of taking his own life.Over the next number of years, he "accidentally reprogrammed his mind" to choose life and get out of the chase.Our guest today is a man with a beautiful accent and an even more beautiful story, Daniel Mangena.We get into the power of sharing the “crap” in your life (not just the good stuff). And how stepping into vulnerability was the first step in Daniel turning his life around.How once we accept the deeply rooted shame experiences in our life, it becomes much easier to accept the other imperfections that make us human.We go deep on the concept of growth. Why Daniel still invests thousands of dollars in personal development each year and why there is some truth to the saying "when you stop growing you start dying". And how growth doesn't look the same to all people.We talk the cliched topic of "finding your purpose". Why we should stop putting so much pressure on finding our purpose and why maybe there isn’t even a singular purpose for our life but that maybe it is something that changes moment to moment.Why JOY can be the guide for finding our "unique role".Enjoy.To connect with Daniel:Website (visit and join his mailing list for free giveaways)Instagram (@dreamerceo)BooksPodcast (Do It With Dan)

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    48. Reclaiming Confidence in Dating & Relationships - feat. Kimberly Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 50:24


    She's a qualified Life and Relationship Coach, Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Practitioner, has studied Gottman Couples Therapy, Reiki Healing and has coached over 100 men on how to build confidence, get clarity in life and experience happier relationships.We've got Kimberly Hill (AKA Kimbo Slice) on the show!We talk her transition from working in a male dominated financial world to dedicating herself to helping men build confidence in dating and relationships.What a healthy masculine looks like. What the toxic masculine looks like. And how a toxic feminine DOES exist and should be talked about more often.Why finding the relationship of our dreams starts with confidence. Which comes from finding passions, having strong relationships with other men and working on the relationship with ourselves.How our internal world and how we feel about ourselves is reflected in the external world (and more specifically in the relationships that we enter).Why you DON'T need to have your life in perfect order before getting into relationship.How in the world of infinite choice, we know if someone is right for us.How many mistake an activated attachment system for love.How on some level we need to accept that following the honeymoon phase, things will feel a little less electric than at the beginning of dating. And how keeping curiosity for the other is key. The 4 types of intimacy and what these look like.Why mystery is an important piece of relationships.Why we need to remove the guilt around asking our partner for time alone (and how to ask for this effectively).Why judgement and contempt kills relationships (and the biggest indicator of marital divorce).The power of the 6 second kiss (also known the “kiss of possibility”).Enjoy.To connect with Kimberly Hill:WebsiteYoutube

    47. Becoming a Self-Love Warrior - feat. Seth Pearson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 53:07


    “Am I coming from a place of worthiness or unworthiness”We've got self-love warrior, host of the Love Amped Podcast and all around good guy, Mr. Seth Pearson on the show.He talks about how he went from a place of depression, constant comparison, and feelings of unworthiness to being a man brimming with self love (as I am sure is clear from listening to him speak).His first experience of self-love (it was using MDMA) and how he built the self-love muscle following that experience.How self-love is one of the most clichéd sayings out there (and why it shouldn’t be). And practical strategies that Seth has used to develop self-love.How the level of intimacy that we have with ourselves is reflected onto their relationships that we have in the world. And why those who love themselves more are actually more giving and understanding in relationships. And Seth shares his experience of being in a relationship with someone who is lacking in the self-love department.The delicate balance of the positive ego and narcissism. How the negative ego looks for power OVER and the positive ego looks at power WITH.And finally, we get into Seth's experience as a recovering nice guy (and how self-love was a key part of this equation)To connect with Seth Pearson:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeLove Amped PodcastLove yourself like your life depends on it – Kamal Ravikant

    46. Embrace the Suck, Man - feat. Chris Primeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 49:53


    "I am not what happens to me, I am not who people say I am, I am not what I am afraid of"Today we've got the CEO of the Impact Society on the show, Mr. Chris Primeau!We get into so much. How he found his passion of helping build the mental well being and resilience of young people (AKA what the Impact Society is all about).How he built a positive, false identity growing up in Toronto. And what happened when he moved and was no longer able to lean on this false identity.How we build resilience (it starts with knowing who the heck we are).What it means to be a "hero".And the power Chris found in investing himself in something bigger than himself.Enjoy!To support Impact Society & connect with Chris:IMPACT SOCIETY - https://impactsociety.com/about-us-2/TALKING IMPACT - THE PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-impact/id1509271109 (check out the most recent episode featuring myself)LINKEDIN

    45. Living a Committed Life - feat. Thane Marcus Ringler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 47:59


    This guy doesn't have any commitment issues.We've got former pro-golfer, turned speaker, writer, development coach and podcast host (of the Up and Comers Podcast).. Thane Marcus Ringler on the show.We talk his transition from grinding it out on pro golf tours (a totally self focused career) to devoting himself to helping others.We talk how as a part of his laser like focus on performance, he cut out emotion. How this affected his relationships moving forward and how he has worked on reconnecting with his emotions.We get into the topic of discipline and why a healthy relationship with discipline includes a dose of fun.And finally, why to Thane, "being a man" means to live a committed life.Enjoy.To connect with Thane:Website: https://www.thanemarcus.com/ The Up and Comers Podcast: https://theupandcomersshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanemarcus/

    44. Building the Inner Warrior - feat. Joe Carabase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 51:14


    He built a million dollar biz, has written books, has been featured on reality TV shows and travelled the world.... But despite how great all of these things sound, he wasn't happy. And it wasn't until he quit "the chase", slowed down and went inwards that he began to experience fulfillment.We've got Fitness Guru and Host of the "Man Over Mind" Podcast, Joe Carabase on the show!We get into so much in this one. But here is a glimpse:- The importance of letting your kids see you cry as a father- How a lack of initiation is affecting how men are coming up today- What it means to "build the inner warrior"- What happens when we put the validation of others above the love we give ourselves- Why we need to make self love cooler among men- The power of surrendering to what is - Why slowing down does not mean being indifferent- Why self acceptance is non-judgement (and some practices to release the judgement)- Finding things that “fill you up” and doubling down on themEnjoy.To connect with Joe Carabase:Man Over Mind Podcast (check out my appearance on "Whisky Talks"!) - https://bemanovermind.com/podcast-2/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joecarabase/?hl=en Coaching - https://bemanovermind.com/coaching/

    43. There is No Feeling Like Feeling Seen, Man - feat. Rachael Jaye

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 54:18


    “The escape & immediacy of a Man Cave. The focused attention & results of a therapist. The compassion & unconditional affection of your mom"..... We’ve got Connection Coach (and former Professional "Cuddlist"), Rachael Jaye on the show. We get into so much around the concepts of connection, emotional openness and the f****** amazing feeling of feeling seen.Why is it so hard for dudes to open up and get in touch with their emotions today? The answer goes all the way back to the caveman era.Why not all positivity is helpful and what "toxic positivity" is.How Tiger Woods' famous public blow-up likely was rooted in some way in him simply not "feeling seen". And how this same narrative plays out (in different ways) for men.Why the first few dates are actually really fricken important. And how showing up as authentically as possible from date 1 (no one is perfect) is a major key to building a thriving partnership.How and why we should seek to deepen our connection with everyone in our lives (not just our significant other).How we can elevate the connection in our daily lives with absolute strangers in as little as 20 seconds (Rachael has a killer story to prove it).Enjoy.To connect with Rachael Jaye:Website (Check it out and get the FREE mini-playbook "5 Fumbles When You're Trying to Score"): http://www.hkrcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hkrcoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hkrcoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkrcoaching/

    42. Overcoming the Stress of Dating a Con Man - feat. Emma Ferris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 52:36


    An online dating horror story, her true crime story should literally be a special on Netflix... In April of 2019 she found out the guy she had been dating for 6 months was a con man and was in the middle of his biggest con to date... Dating her. Breathing coach, physiotherapist and host of the #1 Podcast in New Zealand , Conning the Con, we've got Emma Ferris on the show.Emma takes us through the story of how she built trust and a relationship with a man who she later found out was not who he said he was... And then being put in a position to "con the con".How after being put in a situation where her she lost a mass amount of trust, she learned to trust herself.She shares her story, because she believes that in some way we all have been "conned" in our lives. In going through a situation in business, relationship or otherwise where we place our trust in someone and they turn out not to be who we thought they were.How she dealt with the stress of the situation. Consciously choosing not to go into "victim mode" and instead choosing "to step into life".How her understanding of the body and how the body reacts to stress helped her through this situation and how our body can store tension over time, impacting our breathing pattern and influencing our emotions.Why we are always sitting somewhere on the spectrum of safety to trauma. And how so many people are stuck in trauma/anxiety mode on a daily basis without knowing that this is not normal.Why it is possible for us to be in a completely safe environment, but can be stuck in an anxiety state because we are carrying tension with us from years ago.The power of play and dance (i.e. ecstatic dance) in releasing trauma being held in the body.The power of having a breathwork practice through times of fear and uncertainty (like COVID).Enjoy.To connect with Emma Ferris:Listen to her Podcast - Conning the Con The Breath Effect - Coaching & ResourcesInstagramFacebook

    41. More Curiosity, Less Judgement, Man - feat. Ryan Walton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 50:16


    You may know him as @daringtodad on instagram... we've got men's coach, father coach, Ryan Walton on the show today.We go deep down the rabbit hole on fatherhood. What Ryan was faced with when he became a parent. And how though he "went into the ring ready", he was greeted by a punch in the face.How parenting forces us to face the parts of ourselves that maybe we don't like so much and some of the stories that we carry with us. And how really, most of parenting is NOT about managing our child's emotions and behaviour, but is being faced with and managing our own.How we spend so much time preparing to have kids (reading all the magazines, buying clothes, toys, a sweet crib)... But in reality the biggest thing we can do in anticipation of becoming a parent is working on ourselves.Why it is so important for men to find "brave spaces".Why curiosity is the defense to judgement. And how what we judge we will never understand. Why an attitude of curiosity (and not judgement) is the number one thing you can take into fatherhood.Finally, how the comparison trap exists in parenting as well.Enjoy.To connect with Ryan Walton:Instagram WebsiteFacebook

    40. The Mind as a Secret Weapon in Sports - feat. Christian Straka

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 46:03


    He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10). Not to mention, he himself was also a tennis player on the international circuit. For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. Our guest today, Mr. Christian Straka has been at the forefront of the mindfulness movement in pro sports for many years.Today we get into how he has seen the sport world shift more towards mind training and mindfulness as a key piece of driving performance.How there is this stereotype out there that mindfulness is ONLY to be used to help treat issues in our lives (i.e. deal with difficult relationships, with anxiety etc.). But the reality is, there is so much value in working on our minds through the good times as well. To improve our performance and how we are showing up on a daily basis.How the self-critic, negative thoughts and negative emotions are not all inherently bad. And what a healthy relationship with these looks like. The things Christian does to train the minds of elite level athletes so that they can RESPOND and not REACT in the big moment.Enjoy.To connect with Christian Straka:InstagramMindSize Performance Training ProgramChristian Straka's WebsiteGet the UltraHuman App

    39. Growing Should Be Painful, Man - feat. Jared Graybeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 50:22


    "If you're not growing, you're dying"Today we've got a guy who is all about growth on the show. Jared Graybeal.Author of "The Self Help Book - 6 Practical Ways to Never Stop Growing" , he's a NASM-certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, behavioral change specialist, CrossFit Level 2 trainer, and corrective exercise specialist.He owns and operates two companies. One is Superfit Foods, a healthy, subscription-based, fully customizable meal prep company. The other is E3, a business consulting and marketing agency.He's done some cool things, like exhibiting Superfit Foods at Forbes Under 30 and giving a TEDx Talk on nutrition and mental health.We get into everything around the concept of growth in this one.How growing pains happen and why growth SHOULD be painful (that's how you know you're growing).Why 69% of people feel stuck in their daily routines (and how to break out of this).Why setting specific and relevant goals is KEY.What true self-awareness looks like. And asking yourself "who do I want to be and what do I value?"And finally, why Jared says "I love you" to everyone he knows.To connect with Jared Graybeal:BUY THE BOOK InstagramListen to His Podcast (The Business & Leadership Podcast)

    38. Make Better Decisions, Man - feat. Tim Yen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 54:38


    "Live the way you want to be remembered"Decisions are hard, man. And they don't have to be. That's why we've got psychologist, author and decision making expert, Tim Yen on the show this week.Author of "Choose Better, the Optimal Decision Making Framework" - we dig into first of all why decisions can be seemingly so hard to make. Whether it's what type of meat you want on your nachos or whether you should take the leap and change careers.We get into why the first step in optimal decision making is changing our relationship with failure. And dissociating our self worth from the outcome of the many many decisions we make as we go through our day.How a huge component of "Nice Guy Syndrome" (see past episodes with Dr. Robert Glover and Dr. Michael Pariser) is the inability to state our opinion and define what matters to us.How at the end of the day, it is not a performance enhancing drug that will make us better at decision making. But rather, it is going inward. getting to know ourselves. Who we are. What we like/don't like. And operating from this framework of self awareness and respect for what we value.Enjoy.To connect with Tim -BUY THE BOOK - Choose Better: The Optimal Decision Making FrameworkWEBSITEINSTAGRAM

    37. Be Like James Bond, Man - feat. Jason Lange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 55:08


    "There is nothing stronger than vulnerability".This week we've got men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide, Mr. Jason Lange on the show.We kick things off talking about the "worst date of Jason's life". And what he learned from it. (Listen to the end to hear my own "worst date story").But this is all about the power of finding presence and stillness as men in relationship (AKA being like James Bond).We talk what the #1 thing women look for in a man.How at the end of the day it all comes down to one word... TRUST.The power of choosing where to put your awareness (instead of just unconsciously doing what our nervous systems dictate).How it is in our "edge" that we figure out who we are as men.And why we need to get better at being alone.Enjoy!To connect with Jason: WebsiteInstagramCoaching

    36. A New Definition of Masculinity - feat. The Fear Guy, Ben Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 60:17


    Today we've got The Fear Guy, Ben Harris on the show!He coaches, mentors and creates content that is all about helping people "free themselves" from the fear in their lives.This one starts out all about fear and then gets into a deep discussion of masculinity and what it means to be a man. So good.We get into how some of the fear that we hold on a daily basis is NOT even our own fear (others perhaps projected this fear onto us).What it means to "find our frequency" (woo-woo sounding I know, but also a very real thing).Why Ben is on a hiatus from social media and other things he does to "protect his energy".How masculinity is being demonized in some ways in today's society and what aspects of masculinity we SHOULD be celebrating.Why asking for help is a superpower (and why this is such a hard thing for dudes in particular).And finally, why Ben found himself sobbing on his bathroom floor and what he learned from the experience.Follow the fear my friends AND follow Mr. Ben Harris:InstagramWebsiteFeeling Free - the Podcast

    35. Hustle Slowly, Man - feat. Heneka Watkis-Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 60:44


    “Everything we have been searching for outside ourselves has been within us the whole time”Boom.Today we’ve got entrepreneur, coach, 5x author, international speaker and host of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast which has featured the likes of Richard Branson and Seth Godin (to name a couple). Heneka Watkis-Porter!After many years "hustling" and building businesses, it all came to a grinding halt for Heneka when she began experiencing severe adrenal fatigue, insomnia and depression. This forced her to slow down and really focus in on her wellness.We get into what has (and has not) worked on her wellness journey.The importance of listening to our bodies.The power of taking an inventory of all of the things that we DO on a daily basis and eliminating the things that perhaps we are doing out of a fear of not doing (AKA of just BEING).So so good. Enjoy.To connect with the amazing Heneka Watkis-Porter:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter

    34. Be the Type of Man You Would Want Your Daughter to Marry, Man - feat. Dai Manuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 67:34


    Today we've got my friend, an award-winning digital thought leader and author, distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. From Vancouver, fellow Canadian! Mr. Dai Manuel on the show!Truthfully, I had an issue coming up with a title/theme for this episode because we just kinda hit record and talked about a thousand things. We get into how he is 44 years old but looks like he could be 30. And what his secret is.How he strives to be FUNctionally fit (note that fun is capitalized) in all areas of his life. I.e. if ENJOYMENT is lacking from any area of his life, he looks to alter that area to a point where he is enjoying it once again.His struggles with alcohol and how externally it didn’t probably look like he had an issue, but how he had developed a dependency and it was compromising the man he set out to be. And the awesome question that his wife asked him that changed it all.His experience doing a 10 day silent vipassana meditation. In Thailand.Enjoy!!To connect with Dai:WebsiteHis BlogInstagram

    33. Roll with the Punches, Man - feat. Boxing Coach, Cleveland Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 47:59


    Boxing Day Special!!Perhaps I am taking the punny humour a step too far, but naturally had to wait two months to release the episode with Boxing Coach (and just fantastic dude), Cleveland Hughes on Boxing Day.Without a doubt one of the toughest dudes we've had on the show. He started Healing Mitts Boxing Gym - which is unique in that it's intention is NOT to produce the next Iron Mike Tyson.INSTEAD, it's intention is to make people better at life and make better people. Through boxing. So f***** cool.We talk how we all need outlets to emotionally regulate. And how men in particular need to find healthy ways to express masculine emotions like anger and aggression. The importance of finding community.How stepping into a ring knowing the other dude in that ring wants to knock you out has helped Cleveland deal with anxiety.The power of being AFRAID, but still getting in the ring and doing the THING.PLUS a phenomenal story about a client that MIGHT make you cry - disclaimer.Let's get in the ring and do the thing.To connect with Cleveland Hughes:InstagramYoutube Video on Healing Mitts Healing Mitts Website

    32. Live Your Dream, Man - feat. Former Sport Scientist, Dallen Reber

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 48:12


    Today we've got former collegiate baseball player turned sport scientist turned entrepreneur, Mr. Dallen Reber on the show!This one is all about the power of SELF-AWARENESS.One of the ways that self-awareness is built is through the practice of journaling. Dallen takes us through how journaling is THE thing that led him to leave a job that others would perceive as "super cool" to follow what he REALLY wanted in life. That takes courage, man.That's why he founded the "Realization Self-Mastery Journal". Helping lead others toward similar realizations.We talk flipping the script from finding value in "what we do" to instead finding value in "who we are".And finally, how to relentlessly chase a vision while still staying grounded and present in the moment.Enjoy.To connect with Dallen Reber:Purchase the Realizations Self-Mastery BundleInstagram

    31. Forgiveness is Key, Man - feat. Former NBA Scout, Steve Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 52:39


    Today on the show we've got former NBA Scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers and former College Basketball Coach, Mr. Steve Done (A.K.A. Coach Done).Of course we talk a little (ok like a significant amount) of ball. But we go deeper than just talking basketball.This one gets into CHARACTER. And what character means. And how Coach Done identified this trait in young up and coming players as a scout.We talk the importance of AWARENESS in basketball and in life. And how amazing it is to have people in your life who are honest & direct with you - in helping you to bring awareness to the blind spots in your life.And finally, Coach brings us through his experience at "rock bottom". Outwardly, everything looked great. But inside he was a self described "mess". Much of this, he found was fueled by resentment.How did he turn things around? Forgiveness. Forgiving himself, forgiving others - and in particular, his parents.This is a good one! Enjoy.To connect with Coach Done:Here is a link to all of his books (including the recent release - TIMEOUT)Coach Done's Youtube Channel

    30. Live Damn Well, Man - With Jorge Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 50:07


    Our guest today has written a book, is a health coach and is in relentless pursuit of "living damn well".Jorge Roman joins us and we get into first, what it means to "live damn well". How it is SO important for each of us to ask ourselves this question. In asking what optimal health really means to us. WHY do we work out every day, why do we eat what we eat? What is the point of it all for US.We go down SO many rabbit holes in this one...- Why you can have a 6-pack and still be unhealthy. And what biomarkers of good health we SHOULD be looking at - The importance of the big D! Vitamin D- How we as humans are meant to be OUTDOORS. And the affects of too much time inside in a sterile environment on us- How electromagnetic radiation is the silent killer- How meditation can REVERSE aging- The power of connecting with others- The effects of the different seasons on our bodies and how we are meant to eat seasonally- The "miracle mineral", magnesium- Why pushing our bodies to the extreme (i.e. HIIT training) multiple times per week can actually have a negative effectJorge does a LOT of research and references many articles. Here are some of them below:1.) Loneliness: https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20180504/loneliness-rivals-obesity-smoking-as-health-riskhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6366024/2.) Meditation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26799456/3.) Electromagnetic Radiationa.) The Theorized Mechanism of Action: https://peaceinspace.blogs.com/files/5g-emf-hazards--dr-martin-l.-pall--eu-emf2018-6-11us3.pdfb.) More resources on EMR at the Environmental Health Trust: https://ehtrust.org/To Check Out Jorge's Book:a.) FREE download of chapter two on my website: https://mailchi.mp/ab3797c37d7d/live-damn-well-mobile-landing-pageb.) Full book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JYMPFTW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=livedamnwell-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08JYMPFTW&linkId=378c4f9d10244cf3f9d278ea929144caTo Connect with Jorge:WebsiteInstagram

    29. Be a Spiritual Badass, Man - With Chess Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 58:35


    Our guest today is someone who I would call a “spiritual badass”. We’ve got Chess Edwards on the show. Who spent 20 years as an adventure travel guide and then took a huge career pivot becoming a different kind of guide – a spiritual guide/meditation teacher. We get into how in his career as an adventure guide, he was exploring the most amazing places on earth, all in an attempt to avoid turning inward and exploring himself. Living in a world that allowed him to never get close to anyone. I know that I resonate with this and as I talk about, led to me to be totally blocked off emotionally in relation with others.We talk how you don’t need to be a monk to be in touch with your spiritual side (i.e. a spiritual badass) – fully engaged with day to day life but also connected with ones self.The power (especially for dudes) of building an emotional vocabulary and getting in touch with what the heck we are feeling each day. And how it’s so funny how we are so descriptive when describing a craft beer or a glass of wine, but when it comes to how we are feeling say things like “I'm doing OK”. OH, and Chess has generously provided a couple of gifts for you. A collection of amazing guided meditations (let me tell ya, this guy's voice was crafted by the gods to lead meditations) and the "Emotional Vocabulary Builder Tool". Both of which are linked to below!To access your collection of FREE guided meditations: https://bit.ly/Chess-36mWVSW To access your FREE Emotional Vocabulary Builder Tool: https://bit.ly/Chess-EVB-SlowDownMan For more, visit Chess' website: https://www.chessedwards.com/ and YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/chessedwards

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    28. Find your Authentic Voice, Man - With Founder of Alaya Naturals, Shauna Reiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 51:21


    Today we’ve got the founder of nutrition company, Alaya Naturals (awesome clean, organic superfood supplements) on the show. And as you will surely realize when listening, just an amazing woman. But today we're not talking nutrition. We're talking finding your authentic voice. Something Shauna was forced to do when writing a memoir of her life (and literally laying it all on the table).We dig into how many of us "edit ourselves" (often unknowingly) on a daily basis. Changing how we act, look and talk to adhere to the validation of others.And we talk about the absolute magic that can happen when you put the "editing" to rest and just let your true self "flow". Emotions, thoughts, everything. And how when we show up as ourselves (i.e. show vulnerability) we invite others to do the same.We also chat about the following:- How (literally) everything that we do (including what we eat) is a projection of our value systems as a person.- The power of "checking in with ourselves" to see what we need in that moment. Sometimes it's a hard workout and a green smoothie. Sometimes it's netflix and pizza.- How we're all just "kids trapped in an adult body" and Shauna being forced to "reparent" herself through the process of parenting her kids.- The power of first of all holding space for emotions that we are experiencing. And then taking this a step further and documenting everything going on in those moments.- How sometimes the "next step" is simply taking a step. And then course correcting if necessary.And more! I sincerely hope you enjoy.To connect with the amazing Shauna Reiter:Alaya Naturals WebsiteAlaya Naturals InstagramShauna Brittenham on Apple MusicShauna Brittenham on Spotify

    27. How to Never Get Offended (by Knowing Who You Are and What You Want) - With Nicole Girouard & Laura Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 58:06


    As Taylor Swift says, "Two is Better Than One" and so today we have TWO guests on the show - Nicole Girouard & Laura Moon. Of Bare Slate and hosts of the awesome "Ask More, Get More Show".This one is all about asking yourself two (very important) questions. 1) Who am I?2) What do I want?And how once we dig into the answers to these questions (which takes a whole lot of time), we can no longer be offended. Because we know who we are and what we value and place these things ahead of the validation of others.Nicole & Laura have a wealth of experience working with leaders at organizations and so we also dig into what causes dysfunction in the workplace. Hint: Most of it stems from complexity and not actually knowing who the f*** you are working with.Finally, we chat how we can have more moments in our life where we are EXCITED about how slowly time is passing. And the importance of balancing hustle with slowing down.Such a good conversation and I hope you enjoy!To connect with the wonderful Nicole & Laura of Bare Slate:Join the GET MORE MovementInstagramWebsiteYoutube ChannelThe Ask More, Get More Podcast

    26. Nice Guy? Grow Your Sack Back (Through Self-Acceptance) - With Dr. Michael Pariser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 63:23


    We go further down the rabbit hole on "Nice Guy Syndrome" with a good friend of Dr. Robert Glover's... Dr. Michael Pariser.With over 20 years of experience treating emotional issues and AUTHOR of the book No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey - A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Integrated Male. Since 2012, he has been helping Nice Guys find their way to greater confidence and masculinity. In this episode we dig into how "nice guys" can grow their sack back. Not through traditional symbols of masculinity like big muscles or being an "asshole". But through self-acceptance. Yes, you heard that right, self-acceptance.We talk how the root of nice guy syndrome is in a belief that we are inherently "unlovable" and how the cure to this (and all of the many symptoms of nice guy syndrome) is to accept ALL parts of ourselves and quit the constant chase to mask all parts of us that we deem unworthy.Also...- The difference between healthy and toxic masculinity- Asserting ourselves as men in a healthy way- The three aspects to getting in relationship with someone (interest, intimacy and commitment). And how nice guys often mistake interest for intimacy and rush commitment (thinking "she's the one"!!)Enjoy!To connect with Dr. Michael Pariser....Buy his Book "No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey - A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Integrated Male" (I HIGHLY recommend)Visit his Website

    25. What it REALLY Means to be a Strong, Badass Man - With Mike Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 53:53


    Today on the show we've got the Author of "Becoming a Better Man", Mr. Mike Cameron on the show!After experiencing a tragedy in his life, Mike made the decision to change the lives of men.We talk about what TRUE strength is and what it truly means to be a man. It's not pushing through pain and "being strong". But rather having the courage to sit with strong emotions and work through them.We talk creating space for men to drop the masculine mask and express their true selves.How emotional work is no different than hitting the gym. It requires the same attention and consistency of practice.And his ethos ties PERFECTLY to the theme of the podcast... SOAR (Slow Down, Open Up, Accept, Reconnect).And finally, how "sometimes in order to keep it together, you just have to lose your s***".Enjoy!To connect with Mike Cameron:WebsiteInstagramBuy his book, "Becoming a Better Man"Watch his Ted Talk, "Redefining Badass"

    24. Want an Amazing Relationship? Pump the Brakes. - With Shaun Galanos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 46:30


    Love is in the air! We've got Love Coach, Shaun Galanos on the show talking all about why when it comes to relationships, slower is better.Great empires (and relationships) aren't built overnight. We dig into where this rush to get into relationships stems from (hint: it is an attempt to avoid the existential loneliness of being human).He tells us how we can gauge if a relationship is moving too fast. What WE can do if we are one of those people who has a tendency to rush relationships. As well as how we can go about talking to our partner if they are being a speed racer.Ultimately, humans crave certainty and relationships come with an inherent lack of certainty. So Shaun tells us why instead of seeking certainty, we should be seeking clarity.Finally, I ask him the hard hitting question "does love at first sight exist?"To connect with Shaun Galanos, please see below!InstagramWebsite And check out his podcast, The Love Drive

    22. Releasing your S*** & Overcoming Addiction - With Robin Clare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 45:13


    We've got acclaimed author, Robin Clare on the show and her central belief is that all "addictions" (i.e. alcohol, food etc.) are REALLY just addictions to suffering. And that while pain is inevitable in life, suffering is a choice. And many of us continually choose it.Robin digs into how the "turn tables turned" for her after opening up to the world about her bulimia and addiction to food (AKA releasing the s***).We get into the power of surrendering and just letting things unfold as they may. Setting standards for our lives and absolutely not accepting anything that is not in alignment with those.And much much more! Disclaimer: this one is DEEP.To connect with Robin Clare:Website

    23. MAX Out your Fitness for Mental Clarity - With Max Cathcart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 38:33


    Our guest on the show today is JACKED.And he does it the right way. With a balanced (not overly restrictive) diet and a focus on things like sleep, hydration and not focusing on things too much.We've got Max Cathcart on the show, who owns a nutrition company helping entrepreneurs gain mental clarity, build muscle, and improve energy through nutrition.We get into the importance sleep, water and the odd cheat meal. As well as how to make time for your fitness and nutrition, even if you have no time.And we talk about how all of this leads to greater mental clarity in life.Enjoy!To connect with Max:WebsiteInstagram

    21. WARNING: This episode may give you runner's high - With Matt Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 46:02


    This week we've got former NCAA runner (and current marathoner), running/life coach Matt Mills on the show.Runners AND non-runners, I encourage you to give this one a listen. I assure you there is value for all. Matt is such a down to earth guy who gives advice based on real experience that he has had from personal experience and from coaching clients.We get into how running can be a meditation/stillness practice in our lives. So much so that Matt actually stopped meditating and doubled down on running because of the profound effects that he was experiencing.We talk how meditation AND running can be SO fricken hard to get into. But once you're in, the feelings that ensue can sure be addicting.Matt tells us why he recommends anyone getting into running delete the popular app Strava.How the body, mind and spirit are SO interconnected and when one of these areas are out of balance, the whole system crumbles (i.e. injury, i.e. burnout etc.)PURPOSE, how we can incorporate mini purposes in our daily actions and runs to achieve serious results.And more. Enjoy!Now, run over and connect with Matt Mills:InstagramCoaching on the Run Program Run to Thrive Program

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