Best Ben Coomber Podcasts (2025)

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The power of PEOPLE - do you have the right people around you? 8:13

17d ago8:13

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People are always the answer, the answer to you solving your problems in life, the answer to getting the support you need, the answer to holding you to account with your goals, but do you have those people around you? I've set up a new group because of a journey I'm on right now. In this short show I'll share what this group is for, why I've done i…

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FitPro talks to Matthew Bowles - 3 x finalist on Australian Ninja Warrior 24:01

21d ago24:01

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A little bit more about Matthew...Matthew Bowles is 3 x Grand Finalist on Australian Ninja Warrior. Originally from Manchester, Matthew's quiet confidence on the course has given him the nickname of the 'Silent Assassin'. Matthew is an ex-gymnast and ex-trapeze catcher, he also started rock climbing when he was 13. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys…

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Cath Reohorn: Putting Kindness Into Copy 57:51

24d ago57:51

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Welcome to this episode of My Kind of People! Our guest, Cath Reohorn, is the founder of Kind Copy, helping businesses to get more out of their digital marketing.In this episode, she sits down with Meg to discuss a range of topics, from the importance of being kind with your words and how to stand out in today's marketing age. Cath shares how she w…

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Topic The High-Performance Blueprint: 25 Habits to Lift More, Run Faster & Achieve More {Webinar Audio} 54:02

2M ago54:02

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The highest-performing humans we know all have one thing in common—they’ve mastered high-performance habits. You simply cannot achieve elite results in the gym, in your sport, or in life without them. But what are these habits? What do the world’s top performers do differently every single day to run faster, lift more, and unlock levels of performa…

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Play-based training: The why and how? 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

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What we covered:1.So you've just recorded a course for us on play-based training - why did you feel compelled to create it?2.⁠ ⁠In the course you cover a lot of scientific background as well as giving 50 great playful examples of play in action - can you give us a couple of nuggets here?3.⁠ ⁠You have created a play profiling sequence for people in …

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The Umbrella of Joy – practicing joy for the ultimate human experience 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

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Tune into JP (John Polley) and Niki Loe, naturopath and myofascial movement specialist, as they talk about the practice of joy and what it means for the human experienceJP and Niki dive into the experience, science and strategies for joy in this conversation about what it is to be human as we head into 2025. They explore how joy isn’t something you…

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The Business of Nutrition and Supplements with Ben Coomber and FitPro's Teresa Wheatley 50:14

3M ago50:14

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A little bit more about Ben...Ben Coomber is a multi-award-winning high performance coach and nutrition educator focused on Human Optimisation. He’s also a speaker, 2023 bestselling author of ‘How to Live an Awesome Life’, wrote ‘How to be an Awesome Personal trainer in 2016, and is the CEO of Awesome Supplements, a 16x award winning supplement com…

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Your life is your medicine with Linda Barlow and JP 1:11:09

3M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

WATCH JP (JOHN POLLEY) AND LINDA BARLOW DISCUSS THE SIMPLE ACTIONS WE CAN TAKE FOR A LIFESTYLE APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND HOW YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MEDICINE.During this fascinating conversation, full of useful information, heaps of references for further research, relevant anecdotes and thoughtful musings, JP and Linda cover what simple actio…

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Annette Lang chats to FitPro's Jane Waller - what a great way to kick off 2024! 25:22

3M ago25:22

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A little bit about Annette...Annette Lang has been active in the fitness industry for over 40 years, working in sales, management, education and personal training as well as developing and delivering education programs throughout the US and abroad. She has presented at international conferences including FitPro, Club Industry, IHRSA, ACSM, Perform …

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Passion, purpose and making an impact - industry insights from exercise industry CEO Richard Beddie 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

In this episode, JP and Richard explore how the “fat kid at school” (Richard’s own description) ends up becoming an aerobics instructor, gym owner and then a national leader of the exercise industry, who goes on to sit on boards that influence the global advancements in our professional standards. Incredibly, due to Richard’s passionate, rapid-fire…

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Growth, behaviour change and originating intention – musings from a master of the craft 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This episode calls on the mighty intellect of a mighty mind – one Robert Cappuccio! With a lifetime of professional experience in behaviour change, coaching groups and individuals, steering leadership teams in multiple industries and agencies, writing books and speaking at the highest profile events, there is no one better positioned to give us ins…

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How to CRUSH your goals this 2025 - The Anti-Resolution Revolution 1:36:35

3M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

This is an audio of my recent webinar How to CRUSH your goals this 2025 - The Anti-Resolution Revolution - where I cover how to plan and crush your goals avoiding the common pitfalls we all face, I then cover the 5 pillars of optimal human performance, and more. If you want to shape your future and crush your goals, this is 90 minutes well worth yo…

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Why you should do BREATH WORK with Mike Maher from Take A Deep Breath 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

Let’s talk to breathwork HERO Mike Maher….youtubes #1 man in breathwork, why? Breath work has been transformative for me over the last 3-4 years, starting off with aiding my recovery from Long Covid, then for using it as a reset tool for my CNS, and more recently as a self exploration tool - to deepen my connection to self. In this interview with M…

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Maximise the Seasons of Life with Year Periodisation 26:46

4M ago26:46

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This little advanced planning technique could see you get a lot out of your year in ALL areas of your life. By using the year periodisation method you are able to zoom out and plan around lifes key moments, but importantly create powerful intentions and processes for the natural chunks your life will have - which we can call the seasons of our year…

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“There are NO Ordinary Moments in life” - A POWERFUL Quote to Live by 23:53

5M ago23:53

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This is one of my favourite quotes in life “There are no ordinary moments”. This quote is from the book The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, an incredible book. This quote has a lot of depth to it, and I want to open up this quote and how we can steer our life to new and unimaginable heights if we start to live our life through it. What is your lif…

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My SECRET #1 life hack | Progress your life faster 28:39

5M ago28:39

28:39

When you have a growth mindset you can fall foul of a few things that can actually hold you back. You can A. Do too much that you don’t actually master what it is you need to B. You don’t really learn and master skills and C. You don’t spend enough time on the macro, but the micro. Which is an issue because it's the macro that steers the ship in th…

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My bedtime routine in detail | Get an AWESOME nights sleep 27:14

5M ago27:14

27:14

In my last show all about sleep I got a lot of follow up questions about how I physically apply this and the exact techniques I personally use. So, I’m going to quickly detail my exact bedtime routine, and use some of the questions I’ve had since that show to outline how you could improve your sleep by making a few simple adjustments to your sleep.…

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How to be a happy, POWERFUL human 20:19

5M ago20:19

20:19

In my previous show about work life balance I lightly discussed becoming an unattached human. And in my podcast on spirituality I discussed ‘letting go’. Many have asked me for more on this topic, so here we go. I believe we can only become happy when we detach ourselves from things we need to be happy, this is where we get our POWER back. In life …

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10x your progress with your goals with this simple life hack | Say NO to reading books, say yes to THIS! 13:13

5M ago13:13

13:13

We all read books and watch videos to learn, but is this the most efficient way to get true and fast progress in life? This simple hack could see you 10x your progress in life, it's certainly been this way for me in my life, which I am fully on board with in an even bigger way now. Once you listen, drop me a message on social and tell me how you’re…

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Discover your POWER words | THE 4 most Powerful words in my life : FREEDOM | LOVE | TRUTH | FLOW - And how they guide me 16:51

6M ago16:51

16:51

What words guide your life? Do you even know? These 4 words guide my life, some of them have been there for a long time, some of them are words that I have connected with and embodied over the last year through a lot of self reflection, meditation and personal growth. I am now in true alignment with these words, and they are my values and filters f…

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The ONE word year | What I learnt from Mo Gawdat 21:34

6M ago21:34

21:34

Mo Gawdat is a legend, an inspirational writer and an all round good human. I had the pleasure of seeing him speak in 2023, and his presentation of the ONE word year was a profound one. In this podcast I outline this simple concept, how it’s been of impact to my life in 2024, and how I am shaping my 2025 to live a more fulfilling life. Use the one …

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The Science of HIIT Training | Get fit, healthy & strong in 90 minutes per week | Prediction 5/5 27:30

6M ago27:30

27:30

I believe HIIT Training will be a growing trend in the coming years. Now I’m aware it's been popular for some time, but HIIT training has been bastardised a lot, and many people are not doing actual HIIT training. In this short podcast I review the research on HIIT, what it is, how you do it, how much you need to do it, and how it could help someon…

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Heat therapy science | Optimising Recovery | Should you use a Sauna? PT 4/5 predictions for 2025 17:58

6M ago17:58

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Heat therapy aka jumping in a sauna has been around for a long time, but in some cultures more than others, namely in Scandinavia. New research is showing wider use and benefits to heat therapy, in this short show I’ll outline all the benefits, link it to the other major factors in optimising human recovery (namely from exercise), hit on the key ne…

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Open your mind, expand your potential, and live a richer existence - Spirituality part 2 30:34

7M ago30:34

30:34

“Most people think they have an open mind, but in my experience, their mind is only open as far as their belief structure allows”. In part 2 of sharing my journey with spirituality I explore 10 ways you can explore a deeper level of consciousness and awareness from my experience and research. How we need to challenge the perspective we have of how …

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BONUS: Stop controlling your life | Explore your truth & expand your mind | Discover your potential 1:13:44

7M ago1:13:44

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It’s time to let go, stop controlling your life, and achieve happiness and fulfilment! In this bonus show I get interviewed by Pete Taylor from The Awakened Man podcast where we delve into the intricate relationship between inner peace, controlling life, and personal fulfilment. We explore the energetic journey of self-discovery, emphasising the im…

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What is Spirituality? Wake up, become truly self-aware, & live your truth | The most powerful journey I’ve been on 31:30

7M ago31:30

31:30

What is spirituality? 18 months ago I’d never really heard the term, it hadn’t crossed my radar, and if it had, I would have assumed it was something to do with religion or yoga or just for the uber ‘woo woo’ crowd. But’ I’ve been cracked open like a nut and sold down the river, and it’s ended up being one of the most rewarding journeys I’ve ever b…

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Alcohol is toxic and a depressant, yet its the #1 drug out there - so why do we drink it? 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

In the UK, 82% of adults drink alcohol, 48% of adults drink once per week, yet it is widely known as a toxin to the body on many levels, and it’s primary action is a depressant. 5% of all deaths worldwide are linked to alcohol, with alcohol related issues rising significantly since the pandemic. But, alcohol is a cultural and societal norm, it's ev…

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Is caffeine a problem? The dark side of this stimulant - Prediction 1 of 5 for my 2024/2025 Health Trends 22:09

7M ago22:09

22:09

Caffeine is the world's most popular drug, but is it serving us in the way we use it? I’ve gone caffeine free several times, so I’ve tested this a lot, and I’ve now found a sweet spot in my life, which is still very low in caffeine. In this show I’ll explore why I think caffeine has a dark side, how it could be negatively affecting your health opti…

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How nutrition plays a huge part in the menopause journey with Dr Linia Patel 33:11

7M ago33:11

33:11

In our latest podcast, FitPro’s Jane Waller chats to our popular author, Linia Patel, as they discuss the reasons why nutrition plays a huge part in the menopause journey. Linia explains the actual stages of menopause and how they are affected by many factors, including nutrition, and how by making the right choices you can better manage symptoms. …

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How to get the perfect nights sleep | The 25 point checklist based on science 31:50

8M ago31:50

31:50

We are all after the perfect night's sleep, we know how it feeds optimal human performance, and we do most things right most of the time, but for many of us it just doesn’t quite come together enough of the time. In this show we will explore the sleep science basics, what the 25 proven ways are to set yourself up for a good night's sleep, what the …

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10 science based nutrition facts to live by - Part 2 28:00

8M ago28:00

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In this week’s episode, we continue our journey to total human optimisation with Part Two of our deep dive into the 10 science-based nutrition facts to live by Last week, we covered the foundational principles, including the importance of calorie control, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and the power of a high-protein intake. In today’s epi…

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10 Science Based Nutrition Facts To Live By - Part 1 28:54

8M ago28:54

28:54

The world of nutrition is one full of mistruths and confusion. Most feel they are forever struggling to get their diet right, their weight healthy, and balance it all with a fun life. But we can lean on science to get this right, it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this show I’ll outline 10 research proven facts in the world of nutrition that we …

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Work | Life balance, how to achieve it, thrive, and live a stress free life 30:42

8M ago30:42

30:42

Work life balance is something we are all aiming to achieve, and many quote it as not being possible, while many others quote that it needs to be a symbiosis of work and play, yet many people don’t enjoy their jobs, so a job feeling like play isn’t a reality for everyone. I have a different view. There are several components to this conundrum. Our …

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The Power of the Breath | My journey with Breathwork | My #1 tool – and it's free!! 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

Wim Hof has popularised ice baths and cold showers, but his attempts to permeate culture with the power of the breath seems to be falling short, this is my attempt to convince you to invest real time into it. I cannot speak highly enough of the power of breathwork, and the incredible thing is… it's FREE. I’ve used it to transform myself over the la…

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My journey with TRT - I was depressed, had no drive, was weak, TRT gave me my life back | Men’s Health Special Pt 3 29:57

9M ago29:57

29:57

I’m on TRT, and to follow on from last week's show with Dr Robert Stevens I thought I would add a narrative to the statistics and topics discussed with my personal story with going on to TRT. What were my levels before getting covid, after suffering with long covid, and what are they now. How has it affected my life? What was the journey going on i…

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Testosterone with Dr Robert Stevens - Why our levels are declining, TRT & the science of testosterone - Men's Health Special Pt 2 33:40

9M ago33:40

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Men’s testosterone is at an all time low, and is getting lower and lower year on year, but why is this? Why are so many men now needing TRT? What is the science behind this? And how does all of this link to male mental health? Join me as I interview Dr Robert Stevens on the state of this pandemic. Dr Stevens is my personal doctor for my TRT, and th…

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Why are men so depressed, frustrated and angry? Men's Mental Health Special Pt 1 29:45

9M ago29:45

29:45

Why are men so depressed, frustrated and angry? So many men struggle with feeling disconnected, low, maybe even depressed, and far removed from their sense of purpose, often facing overwhelm, sadness and isolation. Life can then feel flat, and modern societal pressures only add to this burden. You or your partner might feel stuck and unsure of wher…

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Listen to this if you’re bored with your life - The 8 Step battle plan to live an AWESOME life 31:03

9M ago31:03

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So many people are bored with their life. Life feels the same. Life feels flat. Life feels like it's just not moving in the way you want it to. You might even be feeling really stuck, and have no idea where to start. This is the journey of the Awesome Human. You are a human, and we must evolve, we must grow, we must follow our hearts in all that we…

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State | Story | Strategy - Why Physiology is more powerful than psychology 27:40

10M ago27:40

27:40

In the world of high performance we discuss mindset a lot. Have a positive attitude. Think positively, mindset is everything. All phrases you have heard a lot. But what if we are getting the loop of optimisation wrong? I have a theory, that is also shared by great minds such as Tim Ferris, in that we should first focus on our physiological state, w…

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What is an AWESOME Human | Show Intro 14:42

10M ago14:42

14:42

Welcome to The Awesome Human podcast, with Ben Coomber. Join me as I explore the world of optimal human performance, bringing practical, actionable, evidence based information to your ears in 30 minutes or less every Thursday. In this intro show I’ll discuss the 5 pillars to being an AWESOME Human, what it means to me to be truly AWESOME, intro you…

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The AWESOME Human is born - you but 2.0 10:15

10M ago10:15

10:15

The AWESOME Human is you, but next level. I’ve been studying high performance and health for 18 years and this new podcast, The Awesome Human, is my return to podcasting to bring you the most actionable, practical and tactical information to optimise you, your health, and your performance, in 30 minutes or less, every week. Expect to hear myself & …

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JON MCCULLOCH - The Autistic, Stoic Guide To Parenting (And Life in General) 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

On todays episode I’m joined by the The Evil Bald Genius himself Mr Jon McCulloch. Jon is a marketing expert and sales and business development officianado, having written books and trained successful business owner worldwide on this stuff. With decades of experience, he is a practicing stoic, who was diagnosed with autism in adulthood. Known is be…

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ALAN WATTS - Navigating Love After Divorce 1:22:21

1+ y ago1:22:21

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On todays episode I’m joined by the Love Engineer himself Alan Watts. Alan is a relationship coach who helps single men and women along with couples to navigate the world of love and relationships. And he knows a thing or two about it having navigated a marriage break up and re found love with a new partner. He’s also written a book or two on the s…

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Protein Powders with Dr Linia Patel 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

29:10

Dr Linia Patel has a BSc degree in biochemistry and physiology and has recently achieved a PhD in public health. Linia is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist. Her passion is translating nutritional science into easy-to-digest and practical advice.By FitPro

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TYLER TODT - Rethinking What You Truly Value To Positively Impact Yourself and Others 1:05:15

2y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Today I’m joined by Fitness, Health, Positivity and Habits Coach, not to mention Poker player Tyler Todt. You’ve probably witnesses how social media has become a cess pool of negativity, hysteria and infamous individuals over the last few years. Often such individuals make the most noise and get the most negative attention than anyone else as they …

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DR PHILIP OVADIA - The Heart Surgeons Guide To Heart Disease 1:14:28

2y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Today I am joined by Heart Surgeon, Medical Director of Ovadia Heart Health and author of the book “Stay of My Operating table” Dr Philip Ovadia As some of you know I lost my dad after he had two strokes back in 2015 and have a family history of heart disease – there is a good chance your story may be similar to mine. I found good information on di…

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Adam Daniel - Business Mastery - Episode 3. 1:14:51

2y ago1:14:51

1:14:51

In this episode Adam explores how to grow your community, nurture your network and how to master a growth mindset.A little bit about Adam...Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and deliv…

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ADAM LANE SMITH - How To Heal Your Marriage By Fixing Your Attachment Style 1:01:01

2y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

On todays episode I’m delighted to be joined by psychologist, licenced marriage and family therapist, and attachment specialist Adam Lane Smith, to talk about his specialist area of expertise which is fixing your attachment style. Adam came up on my radar because quite frankly I couldn’t ignore him as he was everywhere online and his wisdom and kno…

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ZAC SMALL - Embracing Adversity To Learn About Yourself And Empower Others 1:05:26

2y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

On todays episode I welcome back friend of the podcast and buddy of mine from across the pond - Zac Small. Zac runs a brotherhood for men in the US – Fraternity of Excellence and he also pens The Family Alpha Blog. He is a real champion of male empowerment and men showing up as the best men, husbands, fathers and community leaders they can. But the…

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