Have you ever felt like you’ve become lost in your own life? Many men struggle to talk about their problems and mental health and grew up believing that to do can be perceived as a sign of weakness or failure. There is also a lack of open discussion in society around men’s mental health, especially aimed at mid-life men. As a result, at times many men can feel alone and lost in their own lives. In this podcast series, I talk to mid-life men about their stories; the challenges, the turning po ...
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The Better Man Podcast is a podcast redefining what it means to be better as a man. In it, we’ll discuss how to balance success with our overall well-being, take on a more comprehensive understanding of fitness to include our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strive to align our actions with who we are at our cores. We can be successful and proud of who we are without sacrificing our core values or our well-being. Dean Pohlman is known as THE yoga expert for men. His unique fit ...
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"I'm not Done Yet": Reinventing Life After 50, with Andrew Middleton
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38:14What happens when the big job ends and no one’s lining up to offer another? For Andrew Middleton, that moment sparked an identity crisis, financial panic, and ultimately, a radical reinvention. In this honest and hopeful episode, Andrew shares how it felt to be “airlifted out of relevance” in his 50s, facing ageism, self-doubt, and the loss of stru…
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Ep132: The Permanent Way to Conquer Back & Knee Pain from Running (Member Interview: Matt A.)
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44:21A lot of people think they’re too old, too overweight, or too stressed to take their first step on their fitness journey. But as today’s guest, Matt, so eloquently stated in the episode, if you don’t start today, you’re going to be that much older when you do start. Since we only get one shot of this game of life, why not start today? And you know …
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On the surface, I had everything; inside I was unravelling, with Mike Flynn
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32:38In this powerful and quietly revealing episode, Mike Flynn talks about a mid-life experience that will sound painfully familiar to many men: ticking all the boxes, doing everything “right”, yet feeling completely disconnected inside. Mike describes how success masked an emotional emptiness he didn’t fully understand until it almost broke him. He sp…
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131: Sexual Health: The Most Neglected Part of Holistic Wellness with Scott & Chris (We Got Balls Podcast)
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48:27Men have a tendency to believe that their sexual health is an optional part of their overall health. But, as you’ll learn in this episode, it’s actually an essential part to holistic wellness. Why don’t more men talk about it then? Well, most of us were raised in a way that either neglected the role sexual health plays in overall wellness or comple…
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130: How to Better Conquer the Ups & Downs of a Weight Loss Journey with David (Member Interview)
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45:39If you’re trying to lose weight, do you have a plan for when you plateau? Or when you travel? While these might be the last things on your mind at the beginning of your weight loss journey, they can sneak up on you. And having a plan can be the difference between keeping the weight off or putting it back on. Today’s guest, David, knows all about th…
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Survival Isn’t Living: Learning to Breathe, with Kenny Mammarella-D-Cruz
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45:33In this extraordinary episode, Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz - known as The Man Whisperer - opens up about a life that began in chaos and fear: fleeing Idi Amin’s Uganda, growing up in a refugee camp, and becoming the emotional crutch for his family at just seven years old. He shares how these early traumas buried his identity and left him riddled with c…
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129: How to Improve Your “Health-Esteem” & Fitness Consistency with Carl Daikeler (Co-Founder of BODi fka Beach Body)
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47:39Everyone knows that working out consistently is one of the most important things you can do for your longevity, your health, and your mood. But knowing this doesn’t make working out any easier. If that was the case, nobody would be overweight, have back or joint pain, or have low self-esteem. Turns out, there are certain emotional saboteurs—in the …
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It’s Not Over: Finding Strength in Your 40s, 50s & 60s, with Waldemar Franco
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42:08What happens when the body that carried you through life starts to break? For Waldemar, an architect and explorer from Mexico City, who built his identity around physical endurance, the answer wasn’t to stop moving but to start moving differently. In this powerful conversation, Waldemar shares how knee surgeries shattered not just his meniscus, but…
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128: How An Identity Shift Can Make Fitness Exciting and Fun with Kevin (Member Interview)
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49:28Let’s be honest: Exercising isn’t always exciting and fun. If it were, consistency would be an afterthought instead of an uphill struggle. But what if you actually looked forward to your next workout? That’s what happened to Kevin, today’s guest… Kevin, like myself and many other Members, was a theater kid growing up. (You’ll have to listen to the …
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Having It All and Still Asking: Is This It? with Josh Fineman
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44:34In this episode, we're joined by Josh Fineman. Josh had the career, the young family, the success but behind it all was exhaustion, self-doubt, and a relentless voice asking, “Is this it?” In this honest and revealing conversation, Josh shares how growing up as the ‘good boy’ in a high-achieving North London household shaped his adult identity. He …
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127: Creating a Mindset of More Possibilities & Less Judgement with Dr. Dain Heer
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54:04What is possible if you recognize that you are a gift and always have been? Well, according to today’s repeat guest, Dr. Dain Heer, this recognition aligns you with the infinite being you forgot you are. I know this might sound a little woo-woo, but tapping into this infinite energy can shut your inner critic up, help you reframe mistakes and leave…
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Feeding Others, While Falling Apart, with Adam Smith
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53:33Trigger warning: This episode includes honest discussions about suicide attempts, mental illness, domestic violence, and trauma. Adam Smith’s story is unlike anything you’ve heard - and exactly what so many men need to hear. Sectioned at 11. In prison by 21. Found unresponsive in a car after trying to end his life. This could’ve been the end - but …
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Stand Up to Anorexia Because Comedy Can Save Lives, with Dave Chawner
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40:32Trigger warning: includes frank discussion of eating disorders, body image, and mental health. How do you find laughter in something that nearly kills you? In this episode, comedian and mental health advocate Dave Chawner takes us on a bold, brutally honest - and often hilarious - journey through his experience of living with anorexia. But this isn…
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Can I Just Go Back to Bed Forever? - Living with Depressive Illness, with Mark Lawry
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46:21In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Lawry, a former lawyer and long-time stay-at-home dad, who offers a frank and considered account of what it’s like to live with depressive illness across much of adult life. Mark brings a calm, articulate perspective to a subject often misrepresented or oversimplified. He speaks plainly about how symptoms first…
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Demystifying Therapy: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Too Afraid to Ask, with Matt Hussey
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49:48In this powerful and compassionate conversation, we explore what really happens when life knocks down every support structure you thought you could rely on. We talk to Matt, a qualified therapist and podcaster about his own lived experience of emotional collapse in his twenties, the slow journey into therapy, and how healing unfolds - not through i…
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Laughter as a Lifeline: Using Comedy to Craic the Silence on Men’s Mental Health, with John Ryan
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36:22In this episode, we meet the incomparable John Ryan, award-winning comedian, social commentator, and all-around force for good. With a sharp tongue and a massive heart, John has made it his mission to reach people on the topic of mental health where they least expect it: through laughter. We explore how John’s stand-up shows have turned into standi…
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A Raw Conversation About Suicide and Survival, with Chris Frederick
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48:36This episode of Mid-Life Men includes open and honest discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. Some listeners may find this content distressing. In this frank and powerful episode, we hear from a man who has walked through unimaginable darkness and emerged not just surviving, but speaking with purpose and compassion. Through h…
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Authentic Masculinity: Rediscovering Who You Were Meant to Be, with Rick Belden
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45:48What happens when a man spends decades surviving, but never truly living? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, poet, coach, and men's trauma specialist Rick Belden joins us to explore how childhood wounds - especially those inflicted by emotionally absent or unsafe parents - can shape and limit a man's entire adult life. Rick shares his jo…
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126: Season 5 Finale: Wrapping Up Our Member Interview Series
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15:16This episode is the season finale of Season 5, where I focused exclusively on interviewing Man Flow Yoga Members about their fitness journey. I wanted to talk to down to earth guys who were making actual improvements in their health to help you understand what other men are doing to get healthier. While some Members had life-saving stories, others …
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125: You Don’t Always Have To Be Healthy To Be Healthy with Richard
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35:19Today’s guest, our web developer Richard, has practiced Man Flow Yoga longer than any other person. He watched a few of my first ever YouTube workouts… and 12 years later, he’s still doing Man Flow Yoga 3-5x a week. Even though he hates working out! Since Richard has been doing Man Flow Yoga workouts for so long—and because he used the workouts to …
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How to Stop Poisoning Your Mind and Body, with Christian Elliot
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40:04Have you ever wondered why you feel physically unwell when you're emotionally stressed, or why even small lifestyle changes can dramatically impact your mental and physical health? In this episode, we dive into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit with Christian Elliot, holistic mind and body health expert. We explore how unresolved emo…
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The Struggles of Starting A Weight Loss Journey with Will
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40:29Today’s guest, Will, has struggled with his health his entire life. At six months old, he was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, and he’s been followed by medical baggage since. About a year or so ago, after a major pacemaker removal and surgery, Will’s doctor accidentally put in a hospital code that treated him as ultra obese, which his insu…
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How the 12 Steps Can Change Any Life, with Ian Morgan Cron
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40:44In this episode, my guest is Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram expert. Most people hear “12 Steps” and think of Alcoholics Anonymous. But what if we told you this programme isn’t just for people struggling with alcohol or drugs? What if it could help anyone - including you - break free from unhealthy patterns, dest…
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123: Giving Yourself The Grace You Deserve with Thomas
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44:57Today’s guest, Thomas, is pretty new to Man Flow Yoga. He’s only been doing it for a few months—and unlike most guests, his fitness journey started a couple of years before discovering Man Flow Yoga. One day, when his hand was full with various medications he had to take because of type 2 diabetes and adult ADHD, he realized that if his life contin…
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Losing a Father to Suicide and Learning to Live, with Will Castle
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42:44In this deeply personal episode, Will Castle shares his experience of losing his father to suicide and the years of silence that followed. He reflects on the complexities of his childhood, his father’s struggles, and the moment everything changed. Will speaks openly about the grief, isolation, and self-destructive behaviour he experienced in the af…
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122: How John Used Man Flow Yoga to Recover from a Stroke
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38:06Can yoga help you recover from a stroke? Well, it was a massive help to today’s guest, John… About two years ago, John suffered a mini-stroke due to a hole in his heart that never completely closed. While John’s been overweight for most of his adult life, he was still active: Lifting and doing yoga. And so the mini-stroke shocked him—especially bec…
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Even Olympians Struggle with Mental Health, with Jack Green OLY
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41:45In this compelling episode, two-time Olympian Jack Green shares his raw and deeply personal journey through elite sport, mental health struggles, and the pursuit of fulfilment beyond medals. At the peak of his career, Jack was competing on the world’s biggest stage, yet behind the scenes, he was battling depression, anxiety, and bipolar tendencies.…
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121: How To Get Back Into Exercise After A Total Hip Replacement with Christopher
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37:20When today’s guest, Christopher, turned 40, he had a total hip replacement due to an undiagnosed bilateral hip dysplasia he suffered from his whole life. And ever since, Christopher had an on again and off again relationship with his fitness. He was particularly good at joining a gym, being consistent for six months, then falling off for a year bef…
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How to Release Your Emotional Baggage, with Cedric Bertelli
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37:14In this episode, I'm joined by Cedric Bertelli as we dive deep into the hidden mechanics of emotional pain, trauma, and healing. Our guest shares his insights from years of research on how the brain forms destructive emotional patterns - like anxiety, fear, and self-doubt - and, more importantly, how we can break free from them. Why do we numb our …
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120: Darrell’s Almost Step-By-Step Guide to Losing 45 Pounds with Man Flow Yoga
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32:55A few years ago, Darrell was walking up a hill, and noticed something that has never happened to him before: His hip writhed in pain from this seemingly simple task! At the time, Darrell was overweight. But he also stayed relatively active, and despite being heavier, his weight never caused such an urgent and alarming issue before. He knew at that …
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When today’s guest, Steve, was 27, his dad fell at work and was rushed to the hospital where he had his right leg amputated from the knee down. Turns out, Steve’s dad had diabetes. But nobody in the family knew it because his dad never got diagnosed—until after he lost his right leg. Determined not to follow in his father’s footsteps, Steve decided…
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Why I Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days, with Ben Smith
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43:30What does it take to survive bullying, internalised shame, and two suicide attempts and then go on to run 401 marathons in 401 days? In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with Ben Smith, whose remarkable journey from a troubled past to a world-record-breaking challenge is nothing short of extraordinary. Ben opens up about the pain of child…
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118: How To Be A Doer Instead Of A Sayer with Mark
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35:23Today’s guest, Mark, is a bit different than past guests—and not just because of his accent. Mark only joined Man Flow Yoga about three months ago. But he’s made a lot of progress in those three short months: He’s consistently doing between four and six sessions a week (after being a self-described “start-stop” person who has always struggled with …
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The more eyes on your shame, the less control shame has over you, with Warren McKee
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53:37In this episode, join us for an unforgettable conversation with Warren McKee, an Iraq War veteran who came home to face the depths of PTSD, addiction, and homelessness, only to rise as a resilient entrepreneur and life coach. In this raw and inspiring episode, he shares his harrowing journey from the battlefield to rock bottom and how he rebuilt hi…
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117: The Snowball Effect of Small, Consistent Change with Russ
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39:52Russ first discovered Man Flow Yoga like many other men do: His back ached, he was out-of-shape and carrying a few too many pounds on his person, and he has long known he needed to exercise. But the traditional approach to fitness never interested him. He needs to be active in his career, so being sore from lifting wasn’t an option for him. But as …
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116: How Yoga Turned Tragedy Into Triumph for Jerome
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46:17A few short years ago, Jerome’s life was completely different: He was obese, he never worked out, his stress levels were sky high, and his lower back was in constant pain. But then his best friend suffered a sudden heart attack and passed away. And Jerome realized that if he didn’t start exercising, his life would also be at stake. And so, he compl…
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Workplace Mental Health: A Survival Guide, with Tom Oxley
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37:09In this episode, I am joined by Tom Oxley, a workplace mental health consultant, trainer, and support specialist whose TEDx talk on mental health has inspired over three-quarters of a million viewers. Years ago, while forging a fast-paced career in advertising, marketing, and PR, Tom hit a wall. His relentless schedule and lifestyle eventually caus…
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115: How to Become Happier In Your Own Skin (with Jesse Lee, MFY Community Manager)
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42:32If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you already know Jesse Lee, Man Flow Yoga’s Community Manager. But it wasn’t all that long ago that Jesse lived a completely different life. In 2016, after tragically losing his best friend, Jesse soothed himself like many guys do. With booze and food. He quickly ballooned up to 330 lbs, strained his re…
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Wake up: Stop Numbing, Start Living! with Patrick Sperry
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47:39In this powerful episode, Patrick Sperry reflects on how perfectionism created an endless cycle of striving and dissatisfaction. From giving up a promising professional soccer career to chasing a dream of being a rock star in Hollywood (and a stint as David Beckham’s body double) his journey took him through heartache, creative highs, and personal …
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114: How Steve Used Man Flow Yoga to Recover from Cervical Radiculopathy At 65
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38:00Plenty of men turn to yoga when the aging process catches up with them and causes a world of pain. Today’s guest, Steve G., a 67-year-old Man Flow Yoga Member is no different. A few years ago, Steve noticed a pain radiating from his neck into shoulders that he described as oppressively bad. And during his evaluation, his X-rays showed that he had b…
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How to be Resilient: Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight! with Adrian de Courcey
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32:37Ever wondered how to stay calm and grounded while pivoting careers in the midst of chaos? Meet Adrian de Coursey, whose professional path took him from corporate strategy at Shell and Johnson & Johnson to running a small family business during the height of the global financial crisis. In this candid interview, Adrian reveals the high-stakes challe…
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113: How to Become Consistent with Fitness After Yo-Yoing for Years (Cody S.)
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48:42Cody, today’s Better Man Podcast guest, has been obese for most of his life. Even as a kid, Cody was always bigger than the other kids. But after graduating nursing school in 2014, he realized he had to lose weight. And so, he lost 70 pounds in short order. But there was one problem: He didn’t do it in a sustainable way—and so the weight returned. …
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Overcoming Unshakable Unhappiness: Remove that rock from your shoe! with Dr Adam Dorsay
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51:33Are you craving more energy, deeper relationships, and a stronger sense of purpose, yet somehow, you are caught in a cycle of “unshakable unhappiness”? In this illuminating conversation, I sit down with psychologist and Silicon Valley executive coach Dr. Adam Dorsey to explore how tapping into the power of authentic connection can transform every a…
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112: How a 62-Year-Old Restored His Deteriorating Flexibility and Balance (Brian L.)
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38:57While nobody likes to acknowledge it, falling is one of the most dangerous things that can happen once you turn 60. Even minor falls can cause severe quality-of-life-destroying injuries. And then there’s the unfortunate fact that the primary cause of injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older is falling. Why does falling suddenly become so dan…
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Healing Unresolved Trauma to Reclaim Your Life, with Mike Skrypnek
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49:30In this raw and powerful episode, we talk to Mike Skrypnek, an international bestselling author, men’s mental health advocate, CEO of Grow Get Give Coaching, and founder of the Unlimited Worth Project. Once a successful investment manager, Mike reveals how a combination of unaddressed childhood trauma and the relentless pressure for achievement nea…
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111: A Father’s Secret for Becoming Jacked & Healthy In Your 50s (Joe B.)
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38:28If you’re active in the Man Flow Yoga Facebook Group, then there’s a good chance you know today’s guest, Joe. Joe is one of the most motivating and inspiring people to other Man Flow Yoga Members—he even inspires me at times. But the truth is that Joe wasn’t always jacked and healthy. In fact, after his first daughter was born, Joe didn’t exercise …
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From Bipolar Battles to Making a Life-Saving Promise, with Craig Hamilton
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34:35Join me for a powerful conversation with Craig Hamilton, a man whose life story transcends boundaries and stigma. A celebrated sports broadcaster and former coal miner, Craig faced his greatest challenge not underground or behind the microphone, but within himself. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a psychotic episode on the eve of the 2000 Syd…
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110: The Pharmacist’s Secret for Preventing Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Chronic Pain
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44:04Today’s guest, Barry, is a recently-retired pharmacist who has learned first-hand from his extensive experience in the healthcare industry just how important movement and strength are for preventing serious chronic diseases. Barry saw how diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and even arthritis wrecked people’s lives and caused all sorts of life-threat…
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109: How to Avoid Back Surgery After Your Doctor Recommends It (Chad D.)
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41:23About 12 years ago, today’s guest, Chad, pulled his back out like never before. He was bedridden for four days. He couldn’t walk properly for weeks. And when he went to his doctor, his doctor told him: He had the back of an 80-year-old man at only 42! In fact, his L4 & L5 vertebrae were deteriorating so much that they were starting to fuse together…
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Why Bother? Fighting an Overwhelming Sense of Futility, with Patrick Donnelly
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39:52In this open and honest episode, we're joined by Patrick Donnelly, who discusses the often-unspoken struggles men face when the weight of life feels overwhelming and futile. Patrick bravely shares how anxiety and depression took root after becoming a father, amplifying his long-held belief that nothing he attempted would succeed. His story reveals …
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