Lee H., a 56-year-old wildlife photographer, hasn’t always been a bastion of health. After a shocking divorce, Lee ballooned up to almost 300 pounds even though he only stands 5’7” tall! To make matters worse… Not only does Lee’s career make him put his body into bizarre positions—sometmes for hours at a time—but Lee also suffers from multiple familial lipoma syndrome: A rare, genetic skin condition that causes him to have 200-300 tumors on his body at any given time.  And you know what? Thanks to Man Flow Yoga, Lee lost 50+ pounds, extended his photography career, and used it as a starting point for dialing in his diet.  Today, Lee’s happier, healthier, and more energetic in his mid-50s than he ever was in his 30s or 40s. And he has a ton of wisdom to help you live your healthiest life too, including… How to better prioritize your life to make fitness a breeze  How to bounce back after falling off your fitness journey Why yoga will make a bigger impact in your overall life than any other form of exercise (even if you laugh at the idea of yoga today) And more!  Highlights from this episode include:  Why yoga is one of the best ways to fight against multiple familial lipoma syndrome (5:10)  How to go from a complete, inflexible beginner to being able to do several yoga poses by just following a few Man Flow Yoga programs (8:19)  The weird way yoga makes you a better husband, lover, and father (9:09)  How to make radical lifestyle changes and unlock the healthiest version of yourself regardless of your age with the simple “consequences over comfort” mindset tweak (16:31)  How Lee lost 50 pounds in 3 months by mixing Man Flow Yoga with keto (28:15)  The “Lion Lifestyle” secret Lee uses to become healthier and more flexible in his 50s than most men ever achieve (34:06)  2 forgotten ways anyone can do to instantly melt stress from your shoulders (43:36)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (5:16) I got to a point where because of my weight, because of my tumors that I'm almost always in constant pain from a tumor somewhere. Man Flow Yoga prevents me from being wheelchair-ridden.  (6:14) When you look at most yoga pictures, it's thin young women in poses that would break my bones. And to be honest, four or five years ago, if you'd brought up yoga to me, I would have made fun of it.  (8:10) If I knew about Man Flow Yoga as a teenager, I probably would have won state as a wrestler. I would have been a much better running back. I would have been a much better husband. I'd have been a much better father. I'd have been a much better lover.  (11:40) I may not be your typical guy doing yoga, but the reality is, Man Flow Yoga is for every guy out there. Related Article:  Man Flow Yoga Made Lee, A Wildlife and Landscape Photographer, More Flexible At 54 Than He’s Ever Been (Member Highlight: Lee H.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

BMP-Ep107: Why Implementing Change Slowly Unlocks Superior Results (Steve T.)  While Steve has been a long-time hiker, he never really thought about exercise until he reached his mid-50s and noticed his body was starting to break down. Steve spent his career working a typical desk job where he hunched over a computer. And this caused immense knee and shoulder pain.  Since he wanted to continue to hike as he aged, Steve knew he needed to do some form of exercise to keep his body free from pain. He thought yoga could keep his body in “hiking shape,” but the one hot yoga class he attended made him feel uncomfortable. Not only was the class hot, but he was the only guy in the class too.  That’s when he searched for “yoga for men,” and became a Man Flow Yoga Member. This happened six years ago.  While Steve still does yoga today, he went through a complete transformation that makes him feel better today, in his 60s, than perhaps he’s ever felt.  What’s Steve’s secret?  Focusing on the journey. Taking his health one manageable baby step at a time. And refusing to beat himself up if he misses a day or two.  Steve’s chock-full of helpful mindsets, strategies, and tips that can help any man kickstart his fitness journey, including…  The biggest mistake men make which sabotages their fitness journey  The very first step to take to kickstart your fitness journey  How to continue adding and tweaking your regimen to grow healthier as you age  And more!  Highlights from this episode include:  Why strength-training becomes more important as you get older (3:03)  How Steve can bend over and squat without knee pain today—when his knee pain tormented him for several years (8:25)  The "smidge better” secret for exercising so consistently you no longer need willpower or motivation (12:26)  How to radically improve your body composition (even if you don’t lose a single pound on the scale) (17:01)  Why implementing change slowly leads to better long-term health outcomes than forcing yourself to do everything at once (22:29)   6 benefits of strength training—and how you can start without pumping iron like Arnold Schwarzenegger (27:41)  3 health perspectives to focus on that will make you healthier, happier, and more fit by this time next year (36:06)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (2:38) The first thing I did was I started to incorporate walking and hiking. And that was a game changer because it got me started on my fitness journey.  (3:21) Strength training is important, especially as we get older.  (4:32) I didn’t know that yoga for men was a thing, I just knew that going to a hot yoga class with all women was just not what I was looking for.  (12:32) My motivation for being consistent was that every day I felt a smidge bit better. (16:28) Motion is lotion.  (22:57) Don't get bogged down in all the minutiae of detail with these programs. Implement change slowly. Take it as a journey, and don't force yourself to do this all at one time. (32:57) My trainer told me, “Your training that you've had with yoga has enabled you to incorporate the proper positions when you're doing your strength and resistance.”  Related Article:  How Man Flow Yoga Helped Steve Hike Longer – Without Getting Sore or Winded (Member Highlight: Steve T.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Today’s guest, firefighter Bob M., routinely puts his body in precarious positions—crawling positions, in positions where his hands are above his head, and flexing his legs into bizarre positions—to save lives. Literally.  Yet, despite being a firefighter, he’s never had an injury on the job. In fact, he’s kept his injury-free streak alive for the past five years thanks to Man Flow Yoga.  Best part? While his lack of injuries is great, the bizarre positions he puts his body into caused immense lower back and shoulder pain. But after doing yoga consistently for only 6 weeks, Bob freed himself of pain! In this episode, Bob shares his best advice for men trying to become healthier and more fit, including…  Why men in their 30s and early 40s should start focusing on longevity now The 2 simple (and free) things any guy can do to instantly become healthier  How Man Flow Yoga made him a better firefighter  And more!  Other highlights from this episode include:  2 of the most important longevity traits to cultivate (4:51)  Why one firefighter thinks Man Flow Yoga is the most value-packed online fitness program available today (5:40)  The single biggest culprit of lower back pain that most guys overlook (7:36)  How to eliminate your pain completely—in as little as 6 weeks (even if you’ve dislocated your shoulder or have had lower back pain for most of your adult life) (8:49)  Why Bob hasn’t missed a firefighting shift since joining Man Flow Yoga (15:05)  How to reprogram your mitochondria so your body uses more oxygen (and why pushing yourself as hard as you can when exercising prevents this) (17:05)  The weird “breathing into your muscles” yoga trick that makes you a better parent (20:30)  Why things that don’t seem “manly” often help men the most (34:48)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (5:18) I wanted the benefits from yoga without the “Ohm.”  (4:44) We've all purchased online programs… but since day one, Man Flow Yoga over-over-over delivered on content that improves you.  (8:19) The poses that suck the most are probably the ones you need the most.  (14:20) As a firefighter, I made a smart choice to join Man Flow Yoga a few years ago—and I haven't had, knock on wood, any major orthopedic injury since.  (39:11) When you sit still, you die. Related Article:  Fireman Uses Man Flow Yoga To Enhance His Firefighting Abilities (Member Highlight: Bob M.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

For the past 17 years, today’s guest, Kyle R., has been committed to distance running.  But this came with a steep toll to his joints: Shin splints, aching knees, and compromised ankle mobility threatened Kyle’s running life.  Kyle didn’t want to give up running, but his body was betraying him. Until he started doing yoga more often.  Not only did yoga extend his running life, but it’s also made significant improvements to his mental and overall health.  In this episode, Kyle shares…  - How to balance yoga with other workouts  - Why “remembering the breath” can instantly lower your stress levels   - And simple language tweaks that help you stay consistent and committed  Other highlights from this episode include:  Why yoga is the best way to prevent wear and tear injuries from running too much (2:44)  The “workout in your inbox” accountability trick Kyle uses to stay consistent (7:33)  Kyle’s favorite “fringe benefit” of yoga that he never imagined would happen (9:37)  How incorporating yoga into your running or strength training routine helps it “stick” better (42:03)  - The “Off Days” secret for using yoga as a catalyst for more impressive fitness results (12:17)  The weird way drinking a protein shake in the morning can cut your coffee consumption in half (19:51)  How to stay consistent even when life massively disrupts your schedule (20:28)  The dark side of having a workout buddy that most men don’t realize (24:18)  How to fit more movement into your workday (without rolling out your mat or driving to the gym) (36:07)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (7:51) At the risk of sounding like I'm plugging Man Flow Yoga, I love the accountability emails. That for me is so helpful because if you have a workout in your inbox, then it's kind of like an agreement to myself that I’ve got something scheduled.  (10:32) A huge fringe benefit of yoga is how it can improve your mental wellness.  (20:45) There are gonna be setbacks and you're not always gonna be able to maintain a schedule like you want, but as long as you are doing something, you’ll be fine.  (25:11) You can't really rely on anyone else but yourself to get your fitness done.  (39:02) Yoga helps me when things get stressful: I always go back to remembering the breath.  Related Articles:  How Kyle Uses Man Flow Yoga to Improve Running, Speed Up Recovery, & Stay Injury-Free (Member Highlight: Kyle R.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Before discovering Man Flow Yoga, Richard B. (today’s Better Man Podcast guest) developed intense hip pain from his job. His pain was so strong that he actually thought he developed a kidney stone! As he started doing physical therapy for his pain, he was reminded of how similar physical therapy and yoga are. Unlike most Man Flow Yoga Members, yoga played a large role in Richard’s fitness regimen for most of his life.  While he preferred doing yoga in a yoga studio with others, he quickly changed his tune after his first Man Flow Yoga session.  Why? Well, the muscle activation aspect of Man Flow Yoga taught him more about his body and yoga than he ever experienced in a studio class before! Not only did this help him eliminate his pain, but he also started growing stronger after each session too. This snowballed into a complete transformation towards health: After adding Man Flow Yoga into the mix, Richard felt confident to tackle his weight with nutrition and to try lifting weights for the first time in his life.  Five years later, Richard is still doing yoga, strength training, and following a nutrition plan that makes him feel better as he ages instead of worse. In fact, despite being 73 years old, he routinely feels like he’s in his 40s or 50s.  In this episode, Richard shares some of his best secrets and strategies that make him feel years younger than most guys his age, including…  How to step onto your yoga mat (even when you don’t want to)  Why noticing subtle improvements keeps your motivational tank full  Richard’s top 3 tips for men who want to become healthier Some highlights from this episode include:  Why muscle activation yoga (instead of passive stretching yoga) yields better long-term strength, flexibility, and mobility results (3:59)  Why the “Man Flow Yoga way” of yoga is more effective at eliminating pain and building strength than the “yoga studio way” (6:53)  The “closer to the ground” nutrition tip responsible for Richard dropping 29 pounds before his daughter’s wedding (15:14)  How to feel at least 10 to 20 years younger (Richard is 73, but feels like he’s in his 40s!) (16:45)  Why deadlines are the single most effective tactic for achieving your goals (17:25)  The insidious way something as innocent as white bread makes Richard’s heart rate skyrocket (and how to better “spot” foods that compromise your health) (19:41)  The “Peanut Butter & Jelly” secret for combining yoga and strength training to unlock impressive fitness benefits in a fraction of the time (23:18)  Richard’s top 3 best tips for men who want to become healthier (43:10)  Listen now!Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (4:32) [Man Flow Yoga] is not your father’s yoga.  (4:55) Muscle activation is the only way to go [in yoga].  (6:53) I would do it the studio way, then I would do it the Man Flow Yoga way, and I would better understand what I'm doing. I would know what muscles I'm supposed to be activating. [A]nd I would feel better.  (8:05) I could be having a bad day, I could be having a bad week, a bad month and I can jump into a routine and I always always always feel better afterwards. (17:05) [Man Flow Yoga and eating right] just made me feel so much better than I thought I would ever feel at my age. (24:18) I realized lifting helps me with yoga, and yoga helps me with lifting. They work so closely together. (29:44) [The Man Flow Yoga] community is phenomenal. This community would be worth the price of membership alone. (37:36)  You have to be willing to push yourself and do it when you don't want to do it. You have to know that on the other side of that routine or that gym time, whatever, that there's going to be a payoff.  Related Articles:  Man Flow Yoga Helps Anthony Go From Wearing An XXL To A Medium (Member Highlight: Anthony O.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

During covid, Anthony, today’s Better Man Podcast guest, was furloughed from his job and spent his days doing nothing other than playing video games. But then, his Husky was more excited than most days, and this kickstarted a chain reaction in Anthony’s mind: His dog was going crazy because he lacked exercise. And so was Anthony.  Despite never having a formal fitness regimen, Anthony started walking. Then he found Man Flow Yoga. To date, he’s lost 75 pounds and actually looks forward to his next workout.  How did he do it? And how can you go on a similar fitness journey?  Anthony reveals some of his best strategies for kickstarting your fitness journey (even if you’ve never worked out before) in today’s show.  In this episode, you’ll discover: Why small steps lead to a infinitely better (and healthier) future you The trick for harnessing negative self-talk in a productive way  How your fitness journey impacts and inspires your loved ones  And more, including…  Anthony lost 75 pounds of fat thanks to Man Flow Yoga—here’s how… (0:29)  Haven't worked out in years or decades? Anthony reveals why it’s not as hard as it seems to start working out (4:53)  The “Baby Steps” method for getting back into fitness without overwhelming yourself and burning out (6:22)  How to get to a point where you actually look forward to your next workout (9:44)  How to transform negative self-talk into pure motivation (13:16)  The “Healthy Substitution” secret for fixing your nutrition without counting every calorie or starving yourself (18:42)  This is the single most underrated “hack” for becoming slimmer, stronger, and healthier (27:43)  Anthony’s wife proves how much your loved ones will appreciate you starting your fitness journey (35:04)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (3:24) I don’t have a conscious memory as an adult being under 200 lbs.  (2:53) I started with yoga, it was something that I really enjoyed and I dove right into it. Then it was kind of just a snowball from there because I figured out that I actually like exercising, which who knew?  (14:48) You can sit there and tell yourself negative things all the time, but that's not necessarily productive. (28:53) I think [community is] a very, very underrated tool. And so, so important. Especially for me, again, where I had no formal fitness background, I didn't do any sports in high school. My siblings didn't do sports in high school. My parents didn't have any exercise regimen. I didn't have the people around me to kind of show me how that worked. And then joining, for example, your Facebook group, The Man Flow Yoga community, it really helped to see, “Oh, I'm not the only person that's struggling with this." Or, "Oh, I'm not the only person that has this problem." (41:45) If you wouldn’t say it to someone else, why would you say it to yourself?  Related Articles:  Man Flow Yoga Helps Anthony Go From Wearing An XXL To A Medium (Member Highlight: Anthony O.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

Adam’s dad died when he was only 49 years old. But when Adam turned 50, instead of using his father’s passing to inspire him, it almost made him give up on life.  After celebrating his 50th birthday, Adam sank into a hole of despair. He ate too much, drank too often, and his marriage was on the verge of collapse—especially because E.D. issues kept showing up for him in the bedroom.  Adam wasn’t happy with his life, his fitness, or in his marriage. But then he made a realization: He didn’t have to spend the rest of his life miserable and lonely.  That’s how he discovered the Sexual Wellness playlist on the Man Flow Yoga YouTube channel. After 30 days of following “yoga for E.D.” workouts, he performed spontaneously with his wife—and the rest is history! Today, Adam works out six times a week, has lost 70+ pounds, and has never had a better relationship with his wife.  In this episode, you’ll discover: How to get started with a new fitness routine (even if you haven’t worked out in years)  Why it’s possible to be healthier and happier in your 50s than you were in your 30s  Can E.D. be a gift disguised as a curse? And more, including…  The sneaky way outliving his father caused Adam’s health to fall off the rails (0:37)  3 devastating consequences men must face after turning 50—and how Man Flow Yoga can help you prevent them (2:15)  Why having a program to follow is the single best strategy for finally working out consistently (3:10)  How Robert Downey Jr’s “Back Nine Theory” can make you healthier in your 50s, 60s, and 70s than you ever were in your 20s, 30s, and 40s (4:13)  How Adam lost 70 pounds since February 2023 (7:06)  Having E.D. problems when your partner wants to get busy? Here’s how to eliminate it almost entirely in just 30 days (10:39)  The “Luke Skywalker” secret that prevents beginners from getting discouraged when tackling new goals (17:34)  How to become comfortable with taking your shirt off on the beach (even if it’s been 20+ years like it has for Adam) (28:00)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (1:57) spent my 40s trying to be 30 again: I would work out in bursts. It was super intense and I would get myself hurt. And then I'd have to take weeks off being injured and I would sit around, feel sorry for myself and eat and drink too much.  (2:55) But I really enjoyed the playlists. They were organized real well, like for your knees, for your back, for your sexual health, all those things that guys over 50 need. And I certainly needed help with all three of those.  (5:30) That's what I realized. I've only got nine holes left. There's no more time to goof around. I want to be different. So I started really focusing on my fitness and my health. And Man Flow Yoga definitely was a part of that. (13:21) I'll be honest, this is the dumbest thing anybody's ever said, but I didn't even know men had a pelvic floor until you were like, "Breathe into your pelvic floor." I never paid attention to my pelvic floor. Now I can control it. (21:15) I still eat ice cream, I still have fries, just not all the time anymore. That was really the big thing. (23:00) I've lived in Florida for 22 years now, and last year was the first year I felt comfortable enough taking my shirt off at the beach. And that's huge for me, huge. /// We have a pool in our house. I used to swim in it with a T -shirt because even in my own house, I wasn't comfortable taking my shirt off. Now, I find any excuse to take my shirt off.  (36:37) Start now. Don't wait. And everything you do is better than doing nothing. So if all you've got time for is a 10 minute walk, it beats sitting on the couch. Get up and do something.

After taking a summer hiatus, the Better Man Podcast returns—with a brand-new format.  This season looks at real-life examples from men of various ages. These conversations focus on understanding the fitness journeys of men of all ages as we age. We’ll discuss their “Oh Shit” moment when they realized they needed to make a change, what helped them get started after their “Oh Shit” moment, and what keeps them going after the initial motivation “high” wears off.  In this first episode back, I reveal what you can expect from this season of the Better Man Podcast, why I decided to tweak the format, and how you can get the most benefit from the personal stories you hear.  In this episode, you’ll discover:  The 13 most important health and fitness lessons I’ve learned from Members (and how to apply these lessons to your journey)  The biggest “self-talk” change you must make as your fitness journey matures  How to start—and stay consistent with—your fitness journey What the most successful Man Flow Yoga Members have in common  And more, including…  Why a “quick fix” mentality keeps your fitness goals out of reach (3:29)  The weird reason it’s easier to workout in the morning (even if you’re not a morning person (5:03)  How to stick with your plan to achieve your fitness goals when life gets difficult (8:21)  The simple “consequences v. benefits” mindset tweak that surges you with motivation (9:42)  Why following a workout program eliminates the shame and guilt you feel on rest days (13:15)  The “Substitution Secret” for crushing both your short-term and long-term health goals (instead of having them face off against each other) (15:21)  Listen now! Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

A shocking number of podcasts don’t last 10 episodes. But the Better Man Podcast—which has been extremely valuable for my personal growth as well as our listeners—finally reached an important milestone: The 100th episode!  So, in this special episode, I’m sharing the 10 most important lessons I’ve learned from recording 100 episodes of this podcast. And these are lessons that I know will help you in your self-development too.  In this episode, you’ll discover:  10 most important lessons I’ve learned from 100 episodes of the Better Man Podcast What’s coming up next for the Better Man Podcast?  How you can influence the topics discussed on this podcast in season 5 And more, including…  Why sharing your struggles is probably the most rewarding “exercise” you can do—for yourself and for others (3:05)  How men like you can help masculinity advance past its “adolescent stage” (and why this creates a better future for everyone) (5:58)  Why your lowest lows often set the stage for your highest highs (even if it feels like the exact opposite right now) (8:15)  The #1 threat men face today that can sabotage your family, drain your fulfillment of life, and erode your happiness (10:51)  How exercise is one of the most undervalued aspects to your overall wellbeing (12:41)  Why are men so lonely? And how you can change this in both your life and the lives of your close friends (13:17)  Can’t stay cool, calm, and collected during stressful times? Here’s the one habit that creates the most noticeable difference (14:24)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Man Flow Yoga Engage Beta 2.0: Want to get a sneak peek at what I’m planning for Man Flow Yoga Engage Beta 2.0? Tune in at (19:10) to learn more… (It’s going to be wildly different from Beta 1.0) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

A topic that gets mentioned on every episode of the Better Man Podcast is simple: How you can become a better man.  But until today, we’ve never had the ability to really pull back the analytics and examine the cold, hard data. That’s why I invited Ben Wigert and Mike Ritz from Gallup. For the past 89 years, Gallup has found analytical insights and trends about how to become happier, what makes someone more fulfilled, and how you can become more content with your life (despite the various struggles we all battle).  And today, Ben and Mike share some of Gallup’s findings with you, so you can use their data-backed insights to improve your life and become a better man.  In this episode, we discuss:  The 4 types of people and how they solve burnout in wildly different ways  The 5 areas of wellbeing backed by 80+ years of research from Gallup  How understanding Gallup’s “Composite Happiness Metric” shows you how to enhance your happiness in a proven way  And so many more actionable insights, based on 80+ years of data and research, that will help you become a better man, including…  Why global happiness tends to decline with age (and how to best protect your happiness as you grow wiser) (7:40)  According to Gallup, about 15% of people experience loneliness on a daily basis—here’s three things you can do to prevent it (10:50)  The single biggest correlate factor in Gallup’s “Composite Happiness Metric” (12:52)   How to determine the most effective way to reduce your burnout—and why this varies from person to person (24:43)  Here’s proof that your physical health, mental health, and career are inextricably connected (31:03)  Are men more likely to experience burnout than women? Here are 4 reasons why they are… (38:24)  The “4 C’s” remote workers need to be more intentional about to protect their career, happiness, and overall fulfillment in life (54:23)  How talking to 10 strangers a day can wildly boost your happiness and prevent negative emotions from consuming your psyche (1:00:34)  Why a fear of uncertainty is the #1 most stressful emotion you can feel (1:03:44)  The “PAB” secret which is the only proven way to experience contentment (1:17:44)  The 5 elements of wellbeing—and why balancing all 5 is often overlooked despite being the best way to achieve wellbeing (1:19:25)  How proactively managing your wellbeing earlier in life reduces your risk of depression, dementia, and substance abuse later in life (1:34:24)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. CliftonStrengths Assessment: If you’d like to learn more about your unique strengths and how they influence how you experience (and overcome) burnout, you can order a CliftonStrengths Assessment here: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Here’s a harsh truth:  Getting old sucks. But it’s a reality you can't ignore or escape from.  It’s easier to get hurt. You feel more sore more often. Little aches and pain become more pronounced and harder to ignore. Your energy and motivation declines.  But worst of all: You can’t workout like you used to when you were younger (unless you want to injure yourself).  That’s the bad news.  The good news?  In today’s show, I reveal my top 5 tips for staying fit and injury-free as you get older. Here’s a taste of what I cover in this episode:  Why you must change your approach to exercise once you hit 40  The biggest mistakes men make as they age which increases their risk of injury  Why incorporating more low-intensity exercises into your schedule - like walking your dog around the block - can prevent injuries  And more to help you stay fit, healthy, and injury-free as you age, including…  Why you need to do specific warm-up exercises as you get older (and why lighter weight reps don’t count) (3:05)  Can’t do squats without paralyzing knee pain? Here’s how to eliminate your knee pain while squatting (even if you’re over 50) (3:57)  Is soreness a sign you should skip your workout? Here’s the truth… (4:43) 3 things your warm-up routine must have to best prevent injuries and maximize gains (8:54)  Why strength training becomes more important as you age (even if “conventional wisdom” says the opposite) (13:56)  How to get a good, fulfilling workout even if you don’t break a sweat or breathe heavy (20:02)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

There is a certain epidemic that’s strangling men’s mental and emotional health. But since it’s sneakier for men than it is for women, many mental health clinicians don’t even know how to spot the signs.  I’m referring to depression, isolation, and a lack of connection with other men.  Men are lonelier than perhaps ever before. But we experience depressive symptoms in a more subtle way than women—and this further exacerbates our mental health.  That’s why I invited one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet about this topic onto today’s episode in Pierre Azzam. Pierre is a physician and professional coach with over a decade of experience in neuroscience and mental health—including battling lifelong depression himself.  Through his clinical work, Pierre recognized that the mental health industry as a whole is terribly unaware of men’s mental health problems. Since then, he’s founded Braver Man (and then Braver Collective) to address these issues men face in an effective manner.  In today’s episode, Pierre and I discuss…  Why depressive symptoms show up differently for men than women How postpartum depression also affects new fathers  The exact amount of time it takes to rewire your brain and free yourself from depression  The 3 biggest threats men face to their overall mental and emotional wellbeing  And more, including…  Does your fear stop you from doing things that would enhance your life? Here’s what Pierre recommends to conquer this fear (6:10)  How to feel more comfortable with being vulnerable and acknowledging your emotions (even if you got bullied for this as a child) (13:48)  Why the postpartum period can cause intense mental health risks for not only mothers, but fathers too (22:56)  The major hormonal changes men go through after becoming fathers—that almost no new father realizes (25:43)  How judging yourself morphs into toxic shame that causes more angry outbursts with your loved ones (31:13)  Why the most common depressive symptoms for men are commonly missed (even by mental health clinicians) (31:58)  This book reveals all the various ways men cover up their depression (37:04)  Why practicing gratitude when you notice depressive symptoms is a massive step forward (even if it doesn’t feel huge in the moment) (51:13)  The exact amount of time it takes to rewire your brain’s neuroplasticity to free yourself from depression (56:36)  Why shared experience between other men can save your mental health (and even your life) (1:05:22)  The 3 biggest threats almost all men face to their overall mental and emotional wellbeing (1:12:42)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Braver Man Coaching & Braver Man Collective: If you’re interested in working with Pierre in one-on-one coaching or a greater collective of other men, you can learn more about each on his site here: https://www.bravermancoaching.com/  2. Follow Pierre on Instagram: The best way to keep up-to-date with how Pierre’s improving men’s mental health is by following him on Instagram here: @braver.man Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

BMP-Ep096: Strategies & Tips For Your At-Home Yoga Practice While an at-home yoga practice has many benefits—such as requiring no commuting, being able to do it whenever and wherever you want, and choosing a yoga routine that best suits your goals of the day—there are a few drawbacks too: You might set unrealistic expectations for your practice. Missing a workout can fill you with guilt. Or your focus might shift out of yoga and into something else, like weight training or running.  That’s why I’m sharing a few of my favorite strategies to get the most out of your at-home yoga practice in today’s episode.  In this episode, I’m revealing:  How to get the most out of your at-home yoga practice (even if you miss a day)  Why you don’t need to follow full workouts to benefit from yoga  Simple ways to introduce more movement into your daily routine And more, including…  The “fitness has seasons” secret that alleviates your guilt when you miss a yoga workout (or two) (1:45)  How practicing yoga for only two minutes per day can still help you build strength, increase flexibility, and improve mobility (3:32)  This new Man Flow Yoga program is the perfect way to start your day (and prepare your body for a more intense workout later) (5:16)  How to incorporate more yoga poses and stretches naturally throughout your day (without following a full workout) (6:21)  Why you don’t need to feel excited to do your yoga workout when you do THIS (8:31)  Listen now! Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Everyone wants to be happier, have fewer worries, and feel more excited about life. But often, we sow the seeds to our mental health destruction without even realizing it. This makes happiness impossible and fleeting. But it doesn't have to be that way.  24 years ago, today’s guest, Dain Heer (CEO of Access Consciousness), gave himself six months to change his life, or he was going to commit suicide. Within a couple of weeks, he stumbled onto an unusual—and immediate—way to become happier that always worked in the trenches of life.  And for the last 24 years, Dain has been absolutely brimming with happiness, lightness, and ease thanks to this bizarre method.  In today’s show, Dain shares:  How to have less negative self-talk in your life How to stop judging yourself and other people And perhaps most important, how to just be happy If you feel like something’s missing in your life, this episode might be the fix you’ve been looking for.  Some of the other highlights include:  A practical tip for becoming happier right now (that also works in the trenches of life) (4:15)  How judging people in your life, even positive judgements, can start planting the seeds of depression (9:37)  The subtle “Gift” mindset shift that instantly makes you feel a bit lighter (16:53)  How Dain walked into an “Access Bar” session angry, depressed, and suicidal — and walked out with a supreme sense of gratitude for life in just 75 minutes (19:14)  Here’s proof that “Access Bars” can decrease stress, anxiety, depression by 87% (Best part? It only takes one session) (20:29)  As many as 98% of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions aren’t sourced by you. Here’s how to stop letting them ruin your day (21:44)  How to live 95% of your day-to-day life in “Flow State” like Dain does (27:51)  Why awareness consistently and predictably moves you away from heaviness and towards lightness (41:40)  How to use “The Clearing Statement” to wake up happy every single day (1:05:00)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. The Clearing Statement: If you’d like more of a deep dive into The Clearing Statement, how it works, and why it’s so effective, go here: http://TheClearingStatement.com  2. Access Dain’s Trainings and Tools: If you’d like to buy some of Dain’s trainings and tools to become happier, you can find the full list of them here: https://shop.drdainheer.com/  3. Get Waking Up Miraculously for free: Waking Up Miraculously is a free tool Dain created for you. Grab it here: https://dr-dain-heer.mykajabi.com/offers/vbwox67j/checkout 4. Learn more about Access Bars: Access Bars are the most relaxing, de-stressing, well-being technique you’ve never heard of. Learn more about them, how to receive them, and how to give them, here: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/accessbars/ 5. Visit Access Consciousness: If you don’t know where to start to dive deeper into Dain’s world, visit the Access Consciousness site here: https://www.accessconsciousness.com. Or, you can visit Dain’s site here: https://drdainheer.com/   Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

This past weekend, 10+ guys came together at the Be The Better You Retreat to be open, honest, and vulnerable. While we worked out and did yoga—it is a Man Flow Yoga retreat after all—the true value of the retreat was getting like-minded guys in the same room to talk about their emotions.  There were three distinct themes that kept repeating throughout the retreat. And I have my own personal takeaways too.  In this episode, I’m sharing a recap of the Be The Better You Retreat and revealing: The three biggest takeaways from the weekend (and how to apply these lessons to your everyday life)  How men gaslight themselves (and how to stop doing this)  Why implementing change is so hard—and why your loved ones secretly don’t want you to change And more that will help you improve your overall mental and emotional wellbeing, including…  The weird reason it's easier to share deep things with strangers than it is with your loved ones (3:33)  How you gaslight yourself without realizing it (and why this is particularly common in men) (5:12)  How to ask for what you want—even if it’s uncomfortable (6:48)  Why committing to changes for a shorter period of time makes it more likely that you’ll stick with them (8:25)  The exact amount of time to plan any fitness or dieting goals around (9:14)  How celebrating milestones “hijacks” your brain and turns goals into habits (9:38)  A simple, yet proven way to decrease anxiety and depression and boost your happiness (15:40)  Why it can be a mistake to validate others’ feelings (17:33)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Join the next Be The Better You Retreat: If you’d like to attend the next Be The Better You Retreat, it’ll happen in either October or November. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the date drops here: https://mfy.tv/btbu  2. Man Flow Yoga Engage Waitlist: If the retreat is out of your budget, or you want to apply these themes from the retreat to your everyday life, that’s exactly what we do in Man Flow Yoga Engage. The next cohort opens for enrollment in July. Join the waitlist here to be the first to know about it: https://manflowyoga.com/mfye-interest/   Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

I used to think that the keys to great health were eating right, exercising often, and getting enough sleep. While these are good for your health, they pale in comparison to the quality of your relationships.  In fact, a Harvard study proved that your relationships are the #1 most important factor for your overall health and wellbeing.  But many guys, myself included, can be terrible at their most important relationship: The one you and your partner share.  I get it, relationships are hard. But men have a tendency to commit fatal mistakes in their relationships—and most of these mistakes fly under our radar.  That’s the bad news.  The good news? Not only is improving your relationship possible, but nobody understands how to improve your relationship better than today’s guest, Jayson Gaddis, author and founder of The Relationship School.  Jayson had broken relationships his entire life because of his childhood conditioning. After doing the work and addressing the root cause (which was himself), he’s not only discovered how to improve his relationship, but he’s coached thousands of couples (and saved countless marriages) with his teachings.  If you aren’t completely satisfied with your relationship, this episode will show you the way.  And you know what?  It just might help you and your partner live 10 years longer…  In this episode, Jayson reveals:  How men unknowingly play the victim in relationships  How to have a healthier relationship with conflict  And how you can have better relationships (even if your relationship is less than perfect now)  As so much more, including…  The single biggest reason men tend to mess up in relationships (7:44)  Why becoming more comfortable with your feelings allows you to hold space for your partner’s feelings (12:20)  How you subconsciously attract the perfect person to trigger your unresolved childhood emotions that can tear a healthy relationship apart (18:41)  The “Wisdom of Shame” secret for reframing shame into realistic goals (20:41)  2 questions to ask yourself every day to eliminate shame (27:27)  3 fundamental traits couples need to have for a successful, long-term relationship (32:32)  Why the “Outside In” approach to conflict in relationships is the #1 killer of relationships (and how to use the “Inside Out” method to enhance your relationship instead) (33:39)  The most important factor for success of a long-term relationship (and how to share this with your partner without triggering them) (36:21)  The only 2 choices you have around potential conflict in relationships (and how one leads to a great marriage while the other ruins it) (38:52)  The “impact me” formula for bringing up relationship problems in the healthiest and most effective way (46:25) How to better solve the wicked “fight below the fight” where men make conflict worse (55:47)  Couples that know how to handle conflict live 10 years longer than couples who don’t. Here’s how to get better at conflict… (58:25) Why what you fight about doesn’t matter as much as how you fight (and how to argue in a more productive way) (1:06:21)  The “LUFU” skill required to handle conflict in a healthier way (1:09:25)  How leading with mini disclaimers before bringing up sensitive topics puts you and your partner on the same team (1:16:46)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Subscribe to Jayson’s YouTube channel: If you want to improve your marriage, especially as a parent, Jayson puts out great content for free on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@JaysonGaddis  2. Join Jayson’s Relationship School: Nobody taught you how to be good at relationships… Until now. If you’re serious about improving your relationships, check out Jayson’s Relationship School here: https://relationshipschool.com/  3. Buy Jayson’s Book, Getting To Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships: If you’d like to read Jayson’s book, you can order it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Zero-Conflict-High-Stakes-Relationships/dp/0306924811/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Most guys who are interested in self-care and self-improvement struggle heavily with it. Flicking on the TV or loading your favorite social media for doom scrolling is so much easier. Especially when you lead a busy life and are responsible for your family.  And you know what?  I struggle with this too. It’s a daily battle to pick the activity that’s rewarding in the long-term instead of the one that’s numbing in the short-term.  But it’s possible to make the right choice even when you’re exhausted and your willpower is empty. In fact, I just went through this exact process last week. After a long, stress-filled morning, I plopped down on my couch after putting my daughter down for a nap, and flicked on the TV.  But then a voice inside my head challenged me to use my time wisely. And in this episode, I share exactly what I did to flick off the TV and work on myself instead.  In this episode, you’ll discover:  Why it’s such a struggle to prioritize self-care (and strategies to make it easier)  A prose I wrote called “Choosing Self-Care” that gives you a sneak peek into my brain—and reveals how I flicked off the TV (try this next time you want to veg out)  How to make time in your schedule for the activities that truly matter  Some other highlights include:  One question to ask yourself when you’re low on willpower to hijack your brain for self-care (2:07)  The insidious “mentally buzzed” trap you fall into each time you flick on your TV or open a social media app (3:29)  How to choose what’s rewarding instead of what’s numbing (4:57)  Why your environment is a better predictor of the success of your goals than motivation, willpower, or discipline (8:36)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Be The Better You Retreat: The next Be The Better You Retreat happens this weekend in Austin, TX. While I haven’t scheduled the next one yet, I will do another one later in 2024. Subscribe to our emails to stay in the loop if you’d like to come.  2. Man Flow Yoga Engage Beta: I kicked off the beta for Man Flow Yoga Engage recently—and we’re ironing out all the kinks to make it even more impactful for men looking for more from their life. The next cohort opens in July, so keep an eye out if you’re interested in joining.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Here’s an uncomfortable truth:  You will get injured at some point on your fitness journey. While we can do our best to prevent injuries, injuries are unavoidable. But just because you’ve injured yourself doesn’t mean you have to be sedentary for months. In fact, after listening to this episode, you might be able to cut your recovery time in half.  Here’s why: The science behind pain and recovery reminds me of the science behind nutrition. For years, we’ve been told outdated advice on nutrition, and the proper protocols are just becoming popular.  Well the same is true for pain and injuries. For years, we’ve been told to use the RICE method—and are only recently discovering how ineffective this protocol is. That’s why I invited Garrett Salpeter (aka The Health Engineer) on today’s show to give you an updated understanding into the science behind pain and recovery. Garrett’s background in engineering and neuroscience has helped him create NeuFit and his patented NEUBIE device, which helps you recover in half the time as normal.  How was Garrett able to create tools to actually speed up recovery? Well, his big insight into pain and recovery is how much of it stems from your brain and nervous system, not just the injury itself.  When you can tweak this “software” side of your injury, your body doesn’t get in the way of the healing process. And you recover faster. Regardless of your age, injury, or fitness level.  Garrett will challenge many of your beliefs about pain, chronic pain, and injuries in the episode. And if you’re currently dealing with chronic pain, I can think of no better way to spend your time than by tuning into this interview.  Here’s a sneak peek into what Garrett and I discuss:  The science behind pain and recovery (including chronic pain) How to speed up your recovery by weeks (or even months)  The differences between the hardware and software of an injury (and which one prolongs your recovery)  5 most common triggers of chronic pain (and strategies to ease and eliminate chronic pain)  And so much more!  Highlights from this show include:  How Garrett recovered from a 3-month injury in just 3 weeks (5:24)  The weird neurological response to injury that slows down your recovery (5:40)  The scientific reason why movement, not rest, fast tracks your recovery (10:48)  How your brain can create pain out of thin air (and how to prevent it from hijacking your fitness routine) (20:52)  Why worrying about injuring yourself when working out actually increases your risk of injury (30:11)  How your body gets in the way of its own healing process (36:56)  Why focusing on the “software” of your injury instead of just the hardware can speed up the healing process by weeks or even months (38:17)  The “Motion is Lotion” mindset shift that helps you recover from pain and injuries faster than anyone else your age (42:25)  The top 3 activities you can do outside of physical therapy to boost your recovery and curb your pain (57:47)  How to better tell the difference between common soreness and full-blown pain (1:01:59)  Can muscle cramps make you stronger? Here’s what the science says… (1:09:22)  How joint mobility exercises can calm chronic pain and even eliminate it (1:17:35)  5 most common triggers of chronic pain (and why it isn’t always physical) (1:20:09)  Why Mike Tyson credits Garrett’s “NEUBIE” machine for him being able to fight Roy Jones Jr. at age 54 (1:39:11)  Listen now! Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. NeuFit: If you want to speed up the healing process, there’s no better way than by checking out NeuFit. Garrett has trained thousands of personal trainers and doctors across the world into his modality. Learn more about NeuFit here: ​https://www.neu.fit/  2. Buy Garrett’s Book: If you want a deeper dive into the NeuFit modality, I also recommend reading Garrett’s book, “The NeuFit Method: Unleash the Power of the Nervous System for Faster Healing and Optimal Performance.” Order it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/NeuFit-Method-Unleash-Nervous-Performance/dp/1544520921  3. Follow NeuFit on Instagram: Want to stay up-to-date with NeuFit? Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/neufitrfp/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

For whatever reason, men are particularly bad at managing their stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. I’ve struggled with this myself. Everyone struggles with this.  But why?  As men, we’ve been discouraged to give our emotions the validation they deserve. Instead of confronting issues, we avoid them by turning into workalcoholics or exercise junkies. While these can be beneficial activities, they cause your emotions to bubble behind the scenes… Until you unleash them at the worst possible times.  But there’s a better way to manage uncomfortable feelings like stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, so you actually overcome them. In this episode, you’ll discover:  Why avoiding your emotions is a bigger problem than you think 2 prerequisites you must have in order to confront and address discomforting emotions  3 simple, yet wildly effective strategies to address and conquer stress, anxiety, and overwhelm  And more, including…  Why “pushing through” stress like you would a tough workout makes it fester under the surface until you explode (even if it works in the short-term) (1:18)  How men use exercise as a crutch to avoid uncomfortable emotions (and how to use your endorphins as a tool instead) (4:23)  Do your thoughts keep running around in a circle like a dog trying to catch its tail? Here’s how to break free of this endless worry loop (10:41)  How physically writing down your worries “deletes” them from your headspace (11:32)  Listen now! Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

Something devastating happened to you when you turned seven years old… You figured out your default state of being and thinking and trapped yourself in a “mind matrix.” Inside this “mind matrix,” your ego formed, your defense mechanisms solidified, and you started living the rest of our lives on autopilot.  This happens to everyone, not just you…  But the problem is, relying on defense mechanisms you formed when you were a child makes it easy to self-sabotage in adulthood.  To make matters worse… Most men stay trapped in these childhood behavior patterns because they’ve repressed them for so long they don’t even realize their impact—until gut-wrenching pain shocks your system and allows you to see the matrix.  That’s why I invited Ani Manian (aka The Mind Whisperer) onto today’s show.  Ani went through this matrix-shattering experience when his dad’s body got cremated. And since then, he’s discovered how to help other men go through these transformative experiences without the soul-crushing pain.  In today’s show, Ani reveals: How shame works into your subconscious and holds you back  Why coping strategies you created as a child still control you today (and how making peace with these parts allows you to move forward)  How to actually love yourself (and why men find self-love impossible)  How to reach your true, limitless potential—no matter how many obstacles you encounter And so much more, including these highlights…  How to tap into the limitless potential sitting idly inside you (4:56)  The weird reason why newborn babies have more control and contact with their emotions than full-grown men (9:18)  The main reason why adults struggle with being present (and how to improve this skill) (11:55)  How your nervous system creates a “Shell Identity” of yourself in early childhood that still limits you to this day (13:58)  Why gut-wrenching emotional pain helps you see the “Ego Matrix” your trapped in (15:32)  The “Check Engine Light” secret for using your suffering to reach your highest potential (22:23)  Why you can trace back every self-sabotaging behavior in adulthood back to a childhood hero (30:02)  The fundamental mistake people make on their self-growth journey that prevents them from escaping their programming (31:27)  The “Shame Core” that you store deep inside yourself that makes transformative change impossible (44:47)  Why deep friendships with other men is the most effective way to break free of self-defeating patterns (51:07)  Do you struggle with loving yourself? This is the most practical and useful way to practice self-love (1:05:29) Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Scale with Psychology Podcast: If you’d like to learn more about Ani and his version of self-improvement, check out his podcast, Scale with Psychology, wherever you listen to podcasts.  2. Ani’s website: If you’re a high-level entrepreneur who wants more out of life, check out Ani’s website here: https://animanian.com/  3. Follow Ani on Instagram: Want to stay up-to-date with The Mind Whisperer? Follow Ani on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ani.manian/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

There are a lot of men in the Man Flow Yoga Community who either want more or need more from their subscription. Whether you struggle with motivation, consistency, your relationships, or too much stress, I have good news for you: Man Flow Yoga Engage will help you overcome these struggles (even if they’re not purely physical struggles).  I haven’t launched something as big as Man Flow Yoga Engage since I first launched the Member’s Area.  And in this episode, I explain…  What Man Flow Yoga Engage is  Who Man Flow Yoga Engage is for  Why you might want to join Man Flow Yoga Engage  How Man Flow Yoga Engage differs from the Member’s Area  And how you can join the beta launch for Man Flow Yoga Engage (and secure a fat discount)  If you’re curious about Man Flow Yoga Engage at all, listen now.  Highlights from this episode include:  What exactly is Man Flow Yoga Engage and how does it differ from the Member’s Area? (2:15)  The “Targeted Wellness Sessions” included in Man Flow Yoga Engage that fast tracks your unique fitness goals (4:59)  How Man Flow Yoga Engage addresses the single biggest problem affecting modern men today (11:05) Have a question about Man Flow Yoga Engage? Here are my answers to the most frequently asked questions I’ve received (14:12)  Who is Man Flow Yoga Engage for? Here are the two types of people I’ve designed this for… (18:20)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Man Flow Yoga Engage: If you’re interested in the beta launch of Man Flow Yoga Engage, you must sign up by March 24, 2024. Learn more and enroll here: https://manflowyoga.com/mfy2402/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

One of the most understated things that most men carry around unknowingly is some type of deep grief or sadness that comes from your childhood.  But therapy, which is dominated by women, doesn’t give the best route to confront, address, and accept these deep-seated feelings. To make matters worse, most men are so out of touch with their emotions that they can only try to explain them logically.  But emotions don’t happen in your head. They live in your body.  Understanding this tells us why so many men lead lives of quiet desperation, isolation, and depression. And nobody’s a better guide to healing your emotional wellbeing than today’s guest: Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks.  Connor had it all on the outside looking in. But behind the scenes, his life was falling apart in every aspect.  One day, after hitting rock bottom, Connor apprenticed under an old-school psychologist. And since then, he’s not only turned his life around, but leads other men to transform themselves.  Connor reveals a ton in this episode including…  Tactical ways to improve your emotional awareness and health  The root cause of why you find yourself in a repeating cycle of self-sabotage  How doing psychological shadow work can improve your marriage (and save you from divorce)  Why men are so bad at understanding their emotions (and easy ways to improve your emotional IQ)  And so much more.  The state of men’s emotional health is in sharp decline. But Connor has strategies and tactics that can help.  Other highlights from this episode include:  How replacing the word “therapy” with this is the easiest way to start your emotional wellness journey (3:30)  The emotional health of men is in sharp decline: These are the 4 main reasons why (7:54)  Why it’s paramount for men to define masculinity instead of continuing to let society define it for us (13:52)  How female-centric psychology deprives men of key aspects they need for therapy to be effective (16:12)  Who else struggles to share their deepest problems with other men? Connor reveals how to have these tough conversations here… (24:43)  How your inner dialogue shatters your confidence, fills you with shame, and traps you in isolation (29:05)  Do you feel like you’re on a roller coaster of self-destruction? This is the reason why… (32:54)  2 tactical tricks you can start today to turn your inner critic into your inner hype man (35:55)  The self-fulfilling “Shadow” prophecy that causes unnecessary suffering in men’s lives—and how to break out of this vicious cycle (50:08)  How ignoring your shadow parts make them grow stronger and more destructive (and how to mine the gold from them instead) (54:02)  Why all your deepest fears and insecurities rear their ugly heads in your relationship—and how to accept them before they undermine your marriage (1:12:35)  The “Charge & Intensity” secret for getting out of your head and into your body to feel your emotions (1:20:41)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. ManTalks: Need help applying what Connor talked about in this episode? Head to his website, Man Talks, here to learn more: https://mantalks.com/  2. ManTalks Podcast: Check out Connor’s podcast, Man Talks, wherever you listen to podcasts.  3. Follow ManTalks on Instagram: @ManTalks or via this link: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Despite never having easier access to other people, men today are lonelier than perhaps any other point in history.    We don’t deeply connect with each other. We don’t share our struggles in a vulnerable way. And it comes with the steep cost of loneliness, stress, overwhelm, and other mental health issues.    But there’s not a more effective way to overcome acute mental problems than by sharing your struggles with other men. I realized this last week when I was freaking out about everything. I didn’t want to share my worries with my wife, but not talking about them gave them more power.    And so, I reached out to a few friends I trust and asked them if they ever felt this way. My worries evaporated a little bit more with each reply I got. But I know most men today aren’t lucky enough to be able to feel this vulnerable with other men.  That’s why I recorded this week’s show and reveal: Why bonding over shared struggles is the best “hack” to improve your mental wellbeing  The 5 biggest problems modern men face—there’s a good chance you also struggle with one of these  How Man Flow Yoga Engage (coming April 1) can help men open up with each other and improve their mental health  And more, including…  The wildly effective, yet simple way to improve your mental wellbeing (that most guys overlook) (0:51)  How I overcame the downward spiral I had last week—and how to use this approach yourself next time anxiety and stress knock on your door (1:21)  The “Pawn Secret” for easing mental overwhelm in just a few moments (2:55)  3 reasons why men’s mental health is in decline (4:22)  The top 5 non-fitness struggles that the Man Flow Yoga Community wrestles with (6:45)  A brief explanation of Man Flow Yoga Engage—the latest addition to your Man Flow Yoga experience that has nothing to do with yoga or physical fitness (14:35)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Man Flow Yoga Engage: Coming April 1, keep your eyes on your email inbox for more info.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Motivation is a fickle beast. One day, your motivation soars and you finally start a fitness program. The next day, your motivation strands you and threatens your goals.  The trickiest part about motivation is how quickly it comes and goes. Despite it consistently being unreliable, we still feel the need to want to feel it before tackling a big goal.  Well, today’s guest, Paul Clingan (aka The Trooper Transmission CT-3939), the founder of The Trooper Transmission—a Star Wars based fitness program—has stumbled on a way to “hack” your motivation by borrowing it from your favorite movie characters.  Whenever he feels unmotivated, he asks himself what Luke Skywalker would do. And while this may seem a bit weird, it’s incredibly effective.  In today’s show, Paul and I discuss: Why borrowing motivation and mindsets from your favorite movie characters give you a sustainable way to hack your motivation and improve your happiness How your beliefs and self-image can both inspire you and sabotage you  Why having more fun in your workouts leads to more consistency and motivation (and eliminates imposter syndrome)  And more, including…  How mixing yoga with strength training can entirely eliminate your back pain—while also chiseling you like a Greek god (9:52)  Do you feel guilty after missing a few workouts? Here’s how to become okay with missing a workout or two without self-sabotaging (10:56)  The weird way yoga instructors in studio classes risk your body for their ego (15:42)  Why odd environmental hacks—like hiding an Xbox in a weird location—can actually help you break your bad habits (23:57)  How donning an alter ego for your workouts make you look forward to them (even when you’re exhausted and unmotivated) (33:57)  The “North Star” secret for fueling your motivation tank to the brim (35:50)  How your beliefs about yourself, good or bad, become a self-fulfilling prophecy (and how your favorite movie characters can unlock better beliefs about yourself) (51:28)  The one question—from a collegiate mental performance coach—that can instantly free you from the vice grip of resistance (1:15:26)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. The Trooper Transmission: If you’re a fellow Star Wars fan and want to follow the workout plans troopers would follow, follow Paul on his Instagram and YouTube channel.  Follow The Trooper Transmission on Instagram here: @the_trooper_transmission Follow The Trooper Transmission on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIy79ZSYcvLM6ErO-wScrA  Related Episodes:  Episode 84: How To Get Back On track When You Lose Motivation Episode 63: How to Hack Your Motivation Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

What do you do when you’re stuck in a rut and your motivation is running out?  If your first reaction is to berate yourself out of it or deny that it’s happening—a problem men in particular struggle with—then, well, you can actually prolong the rut you’re in.  I’ve experienced this myself. And I’ve also found a better, more productive way to handle a lack of motivation:  In today’s episode, I’m sharing the set of strategies I use to pull myself out of a rut, so you can try them whenever your motivation is running out.  In this episode, I discuss:  How to jumpstart your motivation when it’s running out The biggest mistake you can make after losing motivation My two-step process for getting back on track when you’re in a rut   And more, including:  The “Body Awareness” method for dissolving stress and overwhelm when you’re in a rut (1:47)  3 simple questions to ask yourself when you’re down that can provide clarity into your emotions (3:34)  Why being too tough on yourself when you’re stuck in a rut backfires (7:59)  How acknowledging bad feelings and negative emotions can sometimes be all you need to move past them (7:59)  How holding things in drains your energy and zaps your motivation (12:04)  Why low-energy activities “prime” your motivation tank and restore it (15:35)  Related Episodes:  Episode 83: How Low-Effort Exercise Enhances Your Health More Than High-Intensity Workouts Episode 82: The Power of Being Alone: My 24-Hour Solo Retreat Experience Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Men today live in a constant state of stress. Despite never being safer from external threats, modern society presents us with more stress than any other generation before us—and it’s killing us.  In fact, when you live in a constant state of stress, things that are considered healthy—like weight lifting, cardio workouts, and cold & hot therapy—actually become unhealthy. They deplete your energy savings, swirling your cortisol levels to unmanageable heights, and create a vicious cycle of even more stress.  That’s the bad news.  The worse news is that the solution is so simple, most men will ignore it.  That’s why I invited human performance specialist, Brian Mackenzie, back onto the Better Man Podcast to prove to you—beyond a shadow of a doubt—that doing less is more effective than tacking on more to your already busy schedule.  For example, if you can go on a 45-minute walk per day without breathing through your mouth or bringing your phone, you will be healthier and have greater longevity than 90% of the world.  In this episode, Brian and I discuss:  The two easiest (and most effective) ways to improve your health, happiness, and longevity  How doing high-intensity workouts backfires when you don’t do the simple, foundational exercises  Why a positive mind (and a dog) are the two best “investments” you can make into your health and longevity  And so much more that flips the “more, more, more!” mentality most of us have on its head with unconventional wisdom including…  The single best modality, according to scientific research, to slow down the aging process and combat diseases (4:57)  Why movement is the most effective way to delay your death (6:58)  What’s the main difference between people living in “blue zones,” where they live well over 100 years old? Brian explains the difference here… (14:52)  Why walking is more important to your longevity than strength training, cardio, and even yoga (16:14)  Do you walk with your mouth open? Here’s what this habit reveals about your health… (17:47)  Why Brian recommends avoiding higher intensity exercise if you’re a high-stress individual (26:19)  How low level forms of exercise actually help your body adapt to higher intensity workouts (26:57)  Why a positive mind is the best health and wellness “hack” you can have (37:09)  The simple, yet wildly effective “Embrace Change” mindset shift for exponentially increasing your longevity (57:59)  Best practices for mixing in saunas and cold plunges into your cardio or strength training workouts (1:04:06)  Why simply buying a dog might be the best investment you can make for your health (1:23:46)  How removing phrases like “I need to…” from your vocabulary instantly makes your happier and healthier (1:26:29)  Resources mentioned on this episode:  1. Receive a free daily breathing plan based on your Breathing Calculator results: Your breath gives you important insights into your overall health. Take Brian’s Breathing Calculator test here and receive a free daily breathing plan when you finish: https://shiftadapt.com/breath-calculator/  2. Go to Brian’s website, Shift Adapt: If you’d like to learn more about Brian’s company, Shift Adapt, and how he can help you boost your health and longevity, visit his website here: https://shiftadapt.com  3. Sign up for the MFY Breath Series: If you want to work on your breath and yoga practice at the same time, I invite you to sign up for the MFY Breath Series here: https://manflowyoga.tv/programs/collection-breath-series-challenge?category_id=66093  Related Episodes:  Episode 82: The Power of Being Alone: My 24-Hour Solo Retreat Experience Episode 75: Subtract; Don’t Add (Creating Space to Create Change for 2024) Episode 36: Training To Chill Out: Nasal Breathing, Cold Plunges, & Why Less is More w/ Brian Mackenzie Episode 1: Why Breath is the Most Critical Component to Your Health w/ Brian Mackenzie  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Today’s hustle culture tricks men, myself included, into jamming more activities into our day to become more productive, more successful, and more fulfilled.  But this relentless pursuit of self-development opens up a void in our life. The more things we shove into our day, the less time we have to slow down and reflect on what actually matters.  In other words, adding more productivity hacks doesn’t result in significant improvement. It does the opposite: It drives you to the verge of burnout.  Nothing made this clearer to me than when I went on a 24-hour solo retreat. During these 24 hours of solitude, I realized some crucial things about my business, relationships, and life. And I want to share the template I used, so that you can do the same in your life if you’re feeling burnt out and unfilled.  In this episode, I reveal:  Why being alone, free from external influences, unlocks more meaningful change in less time  How doing less makes you more fulfilled  The exact template I followed during my 24-hour solo retreat that resulted in immediate transformation  And more, including:  6 simple questions to ask yourself to make 2024 more successful and fulfilling than 2023 (4:53)  Why listening to your own thoughts instead of relying on external influences (like books and podcasts) unlocks meaningful change—faster (6:12)  8 activities to dabble in when you’re feeling burnt out to refuel and revitalize you (7:11)  How long hikes clear out all your “brain gunk” and help you find mental clarity (even when you’re up to your neck in stress) (9:07)  Why “feeling” your way to self-development instead of “thinking” your way there unleashes significant improvement (and how to do this) (11:29)  The “building and optimizing” mistake of self-improvement that keeps you stuck, unfulfilled, and on the verge of burning out (15:41)  Constantly in “Go, Go, Go Mode?” Here’s why doing less makes you feel more fulfilled (19:41)  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

Go up to any man on the street and ask him whether he’d like to have more money, and you’ll get the same response: Absolutely.  But today’s guest, Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo and the OK Dork YouTube channel, woke up with a million dollars in his bank account, but was miserable.  Despite his success from the outside looking in, his finances didn’t fill the void his work or relationships opened. That’s when he realized that your goals aren’t nearly as important as the systems you set up to make yourself happy and fulfilled. The solution?  Well, for Noah, it meant realizing he had the power to change anything in his life he wanted.  And you know what?  Even if you don’t have a million bucks in your bank account, you have this same power inside you, waiting for you to activate it.  In this episode, Noah and I discuss…  How to take your power back in every category of your life Why optimizing for happiness and longevity is more important than long-term goals How taking action right now builds confidence and momentum Why achieving your goals won’t make you happy (and what to do instead to be happy and proud of yourself today)  And more, including:  The simple “Persistence over Resistance” mindset hack for conquering your biggest goals (2:10)  How pausing instead of instantly reacting to negative situations helps you uncover the correct course of action (7:19)  The “Now, not How” secret that crushes your limiting beliefs and keeps your momentum growing (12:09)  How to take your power back—in your finances, your fitness, your relationships, and your work (23:43)  Why taking action right now builds unshakeable confidence and unstoppable momentum (27:08)  How focusing on systems instead of goals makes you happier, more fulfilled, and often more successful (30:17)  Noah’s “Weekly Review” framework for self-assessment which has a profound impact on his happiness and success (43:28)  How thinking of new activities and habits as “experiments” makes you okay with failure (46:01)  The simple “GEBY” morning routine for enhancing almost every aspect of your life (56:09)  How setting your gratitude bar as low as possible instantly skyrockets your happiness (57:10)  Why playing “silly” games like chess or fantasy football minimizes your daily stress levels and prevents burnout (1:15:31)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Order Million Dollar Weekend: If you’d like to read Noah’s new book, Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours, you can order it here: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/ 2. Follow OkDork on YouTube: If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for engaging, motivation, and fun content, subscribe to Noah’s YouTube channel, OkDork, here: https://www.youtube.com/okdork  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

More people than ever have the option to work from home.  But is working from home all it’s cracked up to be? Well, working from home may boost your productivity, work-life balance, and reduce your overall stress. But it can also do the opposite: Plummet your productivity, sabotage your work-life balance, and lead to burnout.  Personally, working from home worked until it didn’t. After my second kid was born, there were too many distractions at home to accomplish anything meaningful. Plus, it made me a worse parent because I didn’t have any buffer time between “work mode” or “dad and husband mode.”  So, how can you best decide if you should work from home or in an office?  That’s what I will help you answer in today’s episode, and reveal…  The pros and cons of working from home How to work from home without sabotaging your work-life balance or causing unnecessary stress My personal experience of working from home (and why I prefer working in an office today)  Other highlights from this episode include:  Does working from home actually hurt your work-life balance? Here are some tips to improve your work-life balance (6:35) How simply turning off your computer forces you to shut off “work mode” so you can be present with your family (11:49)  Why working from home can cause crippling burnout (and how to best prevent this) (12:58)  The counterintuitive reason why working from an office makes you a more patient parent (15:50)  4 practical strategies to boost your productivity and work-life balance when you work from home (19:44)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Remote Work Statistics And Trends In 2024 from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/remote-work-statistics/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

What if I told you that there’s only one thing standing between you and the most impossible goal you could think of?  You’d probably be filled with skepticism, and you wouldn't be wrong. In fact, I was in your exact shoes with today’s guest Jason Drees (former Tony Robbins coach turned mindset coach and entrepreneur) posed that question to me.  But here’s the thing…  Jason cracked the codes to the universe when he realized that you must change your frequency, not your mindset, to do the impossible. It’s a topic that will probably scramble your brain a bit… It did the same thing to mine.  Why?  Because this conversation happens at a higher level of consciousness than most of us operate on. But it’s a conversation that can make even your wildest and most outlandish dreams come true—in no time at all.  In today’s episode, Jason reveals…  The biggest problem with Tony Robbins’s mindset training  How operating at a higher frequencies makes your limiting beliefs vanish—instantly  How to start operating at a higher level of consciousness and unlock your full potential today  And more.  Other highlights from this episode include:  How you can do the impossible by releasing your full potential (even if it seems, well, impossible) (4:51)  The weird way your mindset can halt your fitness progress even when you do everything else “right” (6:46)  Why writing down your limiting beliefs and physically crossing them out instantly changes them (11:08)  How Jason guided a client suffering from heartbreak get over his heartbreak after a 45-minute “Beliefs Changes” call (12:01)  The “Higher Frequency” secret that can change a poor mindset and limiting beliefs in an instant (and how to operate at this higher level of consciousness) (12:58)  Why chasing different strategies to reach your goals keeps you stuck (and how “chasing the version” helps your wildest goals come true) (20:43)  How to “time travel” and bring a better version of yourself from the future to the present (42:42)  Why your past models of achieving success actually hinder you and become limiting beliefs (46:22)  How an obsession with self-improvement can lead you down a depressive hole (and how to be enough right now) (1:10:20)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Buy Jason’s Book, Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset available here: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Impossible-Unlock-Potential-Mindset/dp/194720064X  2. Schedule a call with Jason: If you’d like to learn more about operating at a higher frequency, visit Jason’s website here: https://www.jasondreescoaching.com  3. Listen to Jason’s Podcast: You can listen to Jason’s podcast, Do The Impossible and hear him do a live coaching session here: https://www.jasondreescoaching.com/podcasts/do-the-impossible or by searching anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

The biggest problem affecting men today is that we don’t get to connect with similar men on a deeper level. I struggle with this too, so you’re not alone.  Modern life fills our calendars with to-do’s, family, and stress, which doesn’t leave much time to connect deeply with other men. When we do hang out with other men, it’s usually superficial: Watching sports, talking about the news, or having a drink.  But something magical happens when you connect with other men on a deeper level:  You unlock meaningful change, uncover deep-seated fears and insecurities, and understand how to become a happier and more fulfilled version of yourself.  In today’s episode, I discuss… My main takeaways from the last men’s retreat I hosted  Why attending a men’s retreat can unlock the change you’ve been searching for  How to attend the next Man Flow Yoga men’s retreat And more, including…  How being surrounded by other men with similar values is the quickest way to enhance your happiness, productivity, and overall quality of life (0:50)  The “Repeated Why’s” secret for revealing your ultimate motivations for self-improvement (2:42)  Do you struggle with being vulnerable with loved ones? Here’s how to overcome this fear… (6:10)  Why getting out of the normal hustle-and-bustle of your routine unlocks meaningful change—rapidly (10:38) The single biggest problem modern men face that’s making you unfulfilled and unhappy (15:36)  How to increase your longevity if you’re in your 50s, 60, or 70s (17:39) Want to become a better version of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Here’s your invitation to the Be The Better You Men’s Retreat in April (limited spots left!) (20:30)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Attend the Be The Better You Retreat on April 18th: If you feel like something’s missing in your life and you’re not as happy or fulfilled as you like, you’re not alone. This is a plague affecting most men today because we lack deeper connections with other like-minded men. That’s why I’m inviting you to attend the Be The Better You Retreat on April 18-22, 2024. Discover how this retreat will help you become a better version of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually here: https://manflowyoga.com/BTBU  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

We’ve been told conventional health wisdom so much that most people believe it blindly. Things like you need to do cardio to lose weight. Eating fat makes you fat. And you need to eat at least 3 servings of grains to be healthy.  The trouble is, these conventional health wisdoms aren’t true. And today’s guest, Mark Sisson—founder of Primal Nutrition and Primal Kitchen, best-selling author, and publisher of MarksDailyApple.com—has been exposing false conventional thought about health his entire career.  In this episode, we tackle some of the most insidious “truths” that have derailed Mark’s health (and will derail yours too). Some of these topics include:  Why eating grains riddle your body with low-grade inflammation (the worst kind)  Why losing weight is more of a hormonal equation than an exercise and caloric restriction one  How to eat less without getting as hungry  Why nothing changed Mark’s life quite like switching to an anti-inflammatory diet  And so much more. Mark has been a long time hero of mine for his unconventional wisdoms about health and fitness. My hope is that after listening to this episode, you start challenging your own beliefs about health and fitness that may be subtly stifling your progress.  Other highlights from this show include:  How running sabotages your muscle mass: A lesson from a former weightlifting marathon runner (6:06)  3 of the biggest inflammatory foods (and how cutting them out makes your inflammation subside) (11:49)  Why one of the most influential “carb loading” experts recanted his entire career when he realized THIS… (15:40)  How eating more healthy fats in your diet actually increases your fat-burning rate (18:09)  Why exercising is a terrible way to lose weight (and what actually makes you leaner) (19:02)  How giving up grains for 30 days made Mark’s IBS, arthritis, GERD, and sinus congestion disappear (19:53)  The “Metabolic Flexibility” secret for retraining your body to burn fat instead of carbs for energy (24:28)  The “no longer hungry” cue from your body that stops you from overeating (34:42)  The insidious “Systemic Inflammation” which can cause leaky gut syndrome, diabetes, and other major health problems (38:06)  Why taking antioxidants after a workout can deprive your muscles of the benefits of exercise (43:39)  How mixing fats with carbs drives insulin into your fat cells and cripples your metabolic flexibility (49:49)  Do you wish you had a faster metabolism? Here’s the counterintuitive reason you should want a slower one… (51:19)  Does your knees or lower back hurt after walking? Mark’s new 5-toe shoes will eliminate your pain (1:06:44)  The one mindset shift required to transform your deepest holes in your life into growing experiences (1:18:12)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Save 15% on Mark’s barefoot Peluva Shoes with code ManFlowYoga: If you have lower back pain, hip pain, or knee pain, the problem may be your shoes. Not only are they more comfortable than the first-generation barefoot shoes (they even feel like a foot massage every time you walk!), but they’re also critical for eliminating knee, hip, and lower back pain. Try Mark’s Peluva barefoot shoes and save 15% on your order with code ManFlowYoga here: https://peluva.com/  2. Mark’s Daily Apple: Mark’s been publishing the #1 health and fitness blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, for over a decade. Check out Mark’s Daily Apple to hear his daily musings on health, nutrition, fitness, the health industry and the low-carb, paleo, Primal lifestyle here: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/  3. Follow Mark on Instagram: Keep in touch with Mark and what he’s up to by giving him a follow on Instagram @marksissonprimal or here: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

The statistics around New Year’s Resolutions are startling:  23% of people give up on their New Year’s Resolution by the end of the first week. By the end of January, 43% of people had already quit on their resolutions. And only 9% of people actually complete their resolutions by the end of the year.  Why?  Well, most people don’t understand how to properly reflect on the past year and set realistic, yet challenging goals for 2024. Even I have fallen into this trap in previous years, which is why I wanted to record this episode.  In today’s show, you’ll discover…  How to enter the 9% of people who actually accomplish all their 2024 goals  Why juggling too many new habits at once leads to burnout (and what to do instead to accomplish a variety of personal and professional goals And I reveal some of the questions I ask myself to best reflect on 2023 and prioritize my goals for 2024  Other highlights from this show include:  Why doing a yoga session before setting your 2024 goals actually makes you more likely to achieve them (1:58)  How to reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024 to make it your best year yet—with only a single piece of paper and a pen (2:24)  Why only setting outcome-based goals leaves you feeling unaccomplished and burnt out at year’s end (and what to do instead to crush all your 2024 goals) (6:10)  How to best prioritize your 2024 goals (14:16)  The “Longer Timeline” habit-building secret that guarantees you hit more goals in 2024 than you did in 2023 (14:40)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Better Day Series Challenge: Starting January 8th, the Man Flow Yoga Community is participating in a community-wide challenge where we’ll do the Better Day Series—a program that combines overall fitness, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and breathing to have a better day, physically and mentally. If you want to join the community challenge, you’ll need a Man Flow Yoga Membership, which you can get here: https://manflowyoga.com/join  2. Email List Exclusive Offer: We’re currently offering an exclusive offer to our email subscribers. If you want to learn more about this offer, join our mailing list here: https://manflowyoga.com/sign-up.  Related Episodes: Subtract; Don’t Add (Creating Space to Create Change for 2024) | Better Man Podcast Ep. 075  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Modern society, social media, and other outside forces convince us that we’re not living up to the best version of ourselves. So, despite already maxing out our willpower, we continue to try to add more and more habits to reach this idealized version of ourselves.  But here’s the thing…  The fastest and most effective way to create positive change in your life is by subtracting habits that no longer serve you, instead of just letting them pile up.  Why?  Because we each have a finite amount of willpower, motivation, and discipline. And when we push ourselves too hard or try to do too many things, we sacrifice our self-awareness. And this self-awareness is what leads to true positive change.  As you prepare for 2024, I’m challenging you to subtract habits and activities that no longer serve your best interest instead of stacking more habits onto your already busy schedule.  In today’s show (my last solo show of 2023), I’m giving your permission to take things away this month, so you create the change you crave in 2024 (and beyond).  During this episode, we’ll discuss:  Why subtracting habits and activities creates more rapid (and lasting) change than adding more to your plate  What can you take away this month to make space for the change that you want to create in 2024? How to use 2024 to increase your happiness, fulfillment, and fitness  And more, including…  Want to make 2024 better than 2023? Here’s why subtracting things is more effective for change than stacking up even more things (0:53)  The insidious temptation spurred onto you by social media that prevents you from making meaningful change (2:03)  3 questions to ask yourself to instantly reveal which habits are no longer serving your best interests (5:10)  How your ego feeds on external validation and tricks you into creating new habits that derail your happiness (and how to “spot” this sooner) ( 7:27)  Why scrolling on social media gives you a weird sense of body dysmorphia (even when you’re satisfied with your physique) (10:10)  How adding a few mindfulness activities into your life can help you eat better, exercise more, and live a healthier lifestyle (12:22)  2 books to add to your 2024 reading list that will boost your overall joy and fulfillment (13:08)  How changing your environment to suit your goals brings faster change than motivation, willpower, and discipline combined (14:45)  3 Man Flow Yoga programs that will build your self-awareness in a hurry (17:13)  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Two weeks ago, I invited Andrew Daniel onto the Better Man Podcast. In that episode, he revealed the booby trap of the self-help industry which keeps millions of people stuck and miserable.  We also briefly discussed his groundbreaking Cinesomatics methodology. Well, in today’s episode he guides me through a sample Cinesomatics session—so you can see how it works in real life. The result?  It was one of the more profound experiences I’ve gone through. Despite never meeting in person, Andrew revealed all my deepest and darkest insecurities—by simply watching how my body moves.  In this episode, you’ll discover…   How your posture reveals what you’re self-conscious about How you move your hands can tell you what you think about being serious and playful How mimicking giving discloses your feelings of worthiness And how you can start practicing these movements on a regular basis to unlock unbelievable results in every aspect of your life  And a whole lot more, including…  How to use Andrew Daniel’s “Cinesomatics” system—a groundbreaking and results-based approach to self-improvement (5:17)  Why addressing the therapeutic process through the body, not the mind, leads to quicker and more permanent breakthroughs (6:28)  How your body movements can reveal underlying subconscious patterns, stories, blocks, belief systems, and traumas (8:20)  The weird way you actualize yourself in the world through your hands (15:06)  How overthinking is actually an avoidance strategy to neglect your feelings (19:31)  Why total surrender is the only path to success in love, family, relationships, and money (29:06)  The deadly “Distorted Fantasies” trap your family unknowingly passed down to you that deprives you of true change (and how the “report the details” trick helps you conquer this) (40:50) How Andrew’s “Cinesomatics” methodology can bypass years of therapy in just a few sessions (52:58)  Why suppressing your natural personality for success burdens you with extreme imposter syndrome and crushes your soul (1:11:40)  How simply adding more “play” into your life can result in profound happiness if you constantly put pressure on yourself (1:16:36)  Why being afraid of acting feminine actually makes you less masculine (1:25:46)  How one lady lost 40 pounds and got off all her medications by simply reading Andrew’s book (1:40:17)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Get Andrew’s best-selling book: Awaken To Your True Self: Why You're Still Stuck and How to Break Through on his website here: https://andrewdaniel.org/  On Andrew’s website, you can discover how to use Cinesomatics to actually make self-help effective and schedule an initial consultation with him. Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

BMP-Ep073: The 9 Life-Enhancing Benefits of Gratitude (And How To Start)  Humans are hardwired to focus on the negative. This “biological glitch” saved us from tiger attacks in the past—but it causes unnecessary suffering today. It’s unnatural to focus on the good things, which is why practicing gratitude is both so difficult and rewarding.  But you know what?  The more you practice gratitude, the easier it becomes. And the easier it becomes, the more your quality of life skyrockets.  In fact, there are 9 scientifically proven benefits to creating a daily gratitude practice that will boost your happiness, physical health, and relationships.  In this episode, I reveal…  The 9 scientifically proven benefits of practicing gratitude  How to start practicing gratitude today (and how to overcome obstacles when you’re getting started)  How to take advantage of Man Flow Yoga’s biggest Black Friday deal ever Listen now.  Show highlights include:  9 life-enhancing benefits of practicing gratitude (and how to build a consistent gratitude system) (0:49)  Why your new gratitude practice will feel silly at first—and how to stick with it during this time (5:18)  The biological glitch that makes practicing gratitude so difficult, yet profounding rewarding (5:41)  How being grateful for your problems helps you transform them into blessings in disguise (7:22)  Why “feeling” your gratitude instead of just stating things you’re grateful for helps it seep into your psyche (10:17) 3 ways to start practicing gratitude today (even if you’ve never done it before) (16:54)  Can’t fall asleep at night? Here’s how spending a few minutes practicing gratitude knocks you out in an instant (18:55)  Want access to on-demand, fitness-centric yoga workouts designed specifically for men? Here’s the details on our Black Friday Sale (It’s the biggest sale in the history of Man Flow Yoga) (20:06)  How aches and pains—no matter how big or small—sap your energy (and the most effective way to eliminate your pain permanently) (24:35)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Lifetime access to Man Flow Yoga: Want lifetime access to Man Flow Yoga for less than the cost of a typical one-year subscription? Take advantage of our Black Friday sale here: https://shrtlnk.co/6HmG0 The sale ends on Cyber Monday (November 27th, 2023).   

The self-help industry is a massive industry. And for good reason: Self-help can teach you how to be the cause in your life rather than the effect. It shows you that you can change your life’s direction and outlook.  But what if self-help doesn’t work for you? What if you’ve read all the books, and still find yourself stuck?  The unfortunate truth is many that travel down the self-help road find themselves at this fork in the road. Today’s guest, Andrew Daniel is the epitome of this.  Why? A few weeks after publishing his first book, Andrew found himself homeless, repeating affirmations to himself that he’d be successful. Only later did he realize he was constantly lying to himself and living in a fantasy world. The self-help industry failed Andrew—as it has for millions of others too.  This came to a head for Andrew when he saw his body move on a video: Despite telling himself he was confident and secure, his body and movements proved otherwise. To quote Andrew himself, “It doesn't matter what you think up in your head, it matters how you're showing up in your body.”  After stumbling upon this realization, he figured out the missing ingredient from the world of self-help: Its teachings stop in the mind—but the body is how you harness this information to actually improve your life.  In today’s episode, Andrew and I discuss: The booby traps of the self-help industry that are keeping you stuck Why your physical body is more important for your self-help journey than your mind  How to feel your way through life instead of thinking your way through  And so much more.  Tired of reading self-help books only to get further stuck?  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  Why reading a New York Times Bestselling self-help book is almost always a waste of time (and what to do instead to actually improve your life) (8:52) What the entire self-help industry gets wrong—and how Andrew Daniel stumbled upon the missing ingredient that makes self-help effective (13:11)  The “Egoic Intellectual’s Pain” men feel after an emotionally traumatizing experience which can ruin your relationships and hinder your happiness (23:33) How to overcome painful situations in life without endless suffering attached (27:48)  How to reveal your deepest subconscious patterns by simply shaking your hands in the air (41:24)  The weird way your mind binds you to an unreal past (and why this creates suffering out of thin air) (55:06)  The “Cinesomatics” system Andrew created for using your body as the ultimate self-development tool (1:01:13)  How the “Story Stop” method pulls you out of your suffering and injects you into your body (1:10:54)  The insidious core belief behind imposter syndrome and self-sabotage which becomes even more deadly after achieving your version of success (1:14:48)  The “Stop Fixing & Start Living” body shift for making all your problems disappear (1:18:03)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Get Andrew’s best-selling book: Awaken To Your True Self: Why You're Still Stuck and How to Break Through on his website here: https://andrewdaniel.org/  On Andrew’s website, you can discover how to use Cinesomatics to actually make self-help effective and schedule an initial consultation with him. Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7

When we start something new—whether a new financial plan, fitness regimen, or diet protocol—there’s a period that happens a few weeks in when we haven't seen results, and start doubting ourselves.  In fact, this is the #1 reason many people give up on new plans too soon. They let their doubts consume them, and convince them to switch to another new plan, only to repeat the cycle again in a few weeks.  The solution?  Well, first you need to understand that following a new plan without seeing results sucks. But it’s a crucial part of the process.  If you have faith in yourself and the process to stick through these few tough weeks instead of giving up and switching plans, you will see results. And even if you don’t see results, you still build confidence and awareness that will help you unlock the results you desire.  In this episode, I reveal…  The financial struggles I recently encountered which brought this issue to the forefront of my personal life  How to stay the course when you aren’t seeing results, so you eventually achieve results you desire Why anxiety, doubt, and uncertainty is normal when you’re stuck “in the suck”   And more.  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The trick for building unbridled faith in yourself and your fitness, financial, or nutrition plan when you aren’t quite seeing results yet (0:50)  How to overcome the stress and anxiety you feel when you’re stuck “in the suck” of a new process to enhance your life (2:21)  The nightly gratitude practice for building confidence in your new plan when it sucks the most—instead of questioning yourself (2:50)  How lacking results when following a new plan creates doubt and uncertainty (even if you know results will come if you stick with it) (3:55)  The “Stay the Course” secret for sticking with new processes to improve your life (even when your inner critic convinces you to change directions) (4:31)  Dealing with weak erections, difficulty orgasming, or incontinence? This new collaborative Man Flow Yoga Series can help! (6:28)   Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Pelvic Floor Series w/ Dr. Lance Frank (pelvic floor specialist): If you have issues with erections, orgasms, incontinence, or polyuria… the root cause is a dysfunctional pelvic floor. That’s why I teamed up with Dr. Lance Frank for a brand-new series inside our Members’ Area. You can access this series here: https://manflowyoga.tv/programs/collection-dr-lance-frank-pelvic-floor-series  (Note: The Pelvic Floor Series is exclusive to Man Flow Yoga Members.)  2. Donate to Movember & support Men’s Health Awareness Month: Every November, I team up with Movember to raise money to support men’s health issues. We’ve raised $13,503 since 2020. Want to help men everywhere by raising awareness for issues they’re battling through? Donate here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/Movember  3. Black Friday’s Starting Soon: This is the FIRST time we’re having a Black Friday sale. Want to be the first to know about this incredible deal? Make sure you’re signed up for our emails!   Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

Should you try switching to a plant-based diet? Is it really that much better than eating meat? What are the unique benefits—and common pitfalls—of a vegan diet?  These are all questions I wanted to ask nutritional expert Adam Sud on Episode 68 of the Better Man Podcast. But we ran out of time because his story of conquering diabetes, substance abuse, and mental health problems was too captivating.  But one of the reasons Adam completely reversed his life also has to do with his diet: Today, he eats a plant-exclusive diet—for both health and moral reasons.  Since the only vegans I’ve met condemn people who don’t exclusively eat meat, I had a ton of questions for Adam. Unlike the typical vegan, Adam is more interested in the factual health reasons for why you might want to consider a plant-based lifestyle… Or, at least, incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet.  If you also have questions about a plant-based diet, this episode has the answers for you.  In this episode, Adam and I discuss:  The factual, health-based reasons for switching to a plant-based lifestyle  Why vegan doesn’t mean always healthy (and how to optimize for health on a plant-based diet)  How do you get enough protein on a vegan diet And more.  Thinking about switching to a vegan diet or at least incorporating more plant-based food options into your diet?  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  How to build a plant-exclusive lifestyle in a way that promotes optimal health outcomes (7:51)  3 vegan recipe websites for cooking healthy and delicious plant-based meals (15:22)  How do you get enough protein on a vegan diet? Find out here… (15:33)  This vegan “superfood” packs a protein punched when compared to its calorie count (and it also contains 14 grams of fiber per serving—something most Americans desperately need more of) (22:48)  The biggest myth about carbs that scares people away from including more healthy plant-based foods in their diet (24:26)  The “Calorie Density & Volume Metrics” method for losing weight with ease (without starving yourself and never feeling “full”) (27:04)  Why Adam Sud doesn’t find the vegan documentary “What the Health?” particularly accurate or factual (46:38)  The actual scientific reason behind what causes insulin resistance (and what a nutritional expert recommends to prevent it) (47:38)  How eating a plant-exclusive diet increases muscle recovery and optimizes insulin sensitivity (1:07:52)  Can you eat too much red meat? This “burden of proof” study reveals exactly how much red meat is too much (1:08:39)  Why switching from a meat-based diet to a 100% plant-based diet overnight can cause gut troubles (1:15:07)  5 crucial supplements if you decide to switch to a plant-based lifestyle (1:20:10)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Plant-Based for Positive Change: Want to learn more about how Adam’s trying to change the world for the better through living a plant-based lifestyle? Check out his nonprofit organization here: https://www.plantbasedforpositivechange.org/  2. Adam’s Website: Want to check out more of Adam’s interviews or read his research study, Investigating the Effects of Nutrition on Addiction Recovery Outcomes? You can also book a free discovery call if you need help reorganizing your calories on his site. Visit his website here: https://AdamSud.com  3. Follow Adam on Instagram: If you want to keep up with what Adam’s up to, follow him on Instagram @plantbasedaddict.  Related Episodes:  Overcoming Substance Abuse, Depression, and Diabetes | Adam Sud | Better Man Podcast Ep. 068 Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7.

We’re living through an epidemic right now…  But it’s not on TV, making headlines, or even talked about that much by the health and wellness industry.  The epidemic?  Men over 40 are overweight, obese, and riddled with pain!  The statistics behind this are shocking: Over 50% of men over age 40 are overweight.  Despite everyone knowing how to lose weight, it’s much easier said than done. That’s why I invited Dr. Anthony from the Fit Father Project onto today’s episode.  Not only is Dr. Anthony a brilliant mentor and coach, but the Fit Father Project has helped 49,965 men over 40 lose weight and keep it off.  In this special livestream episode, Dr. Anthony and I discuss:  How to one of the few men over age 40 who isn’t overweight and riddled with aches and pains  How mixing Man Flow Yoga with the Fit Father Project fast tracks your fitness journey and overall health  Why do so many men fall into a fitness funk this time of the year (and why it’s the single best time to double down on your habits)  And more!  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  Why men need to take their health more seriously today than perhaps any other time in history  Over 50% of guys over 40 are overweight, have achy joints, and are losing their vitality. Here’s how to reverse this trend How mixing Man Flow Yoga with FF30X allows you to physically do anything you want without pain  Why being in a structured community of like-minded guys with Man Flow Yoga or Fit Father Project skyrockets your accountability  The “get back on track” fitness secret that compounds over time like compound interest  How being in a parasympathetic nervous system state enables tortoises to live beyond 150 years old (and how FF30X & Man Flow Yoga help you switch into this state) The “Real Why” method for yourself a healthier default (without relying on willpower)  Then, starting at (24:32), Dr. Anthony and I jump into a Q&A segment, answering questions about surgery, getting rid of pain, nutrition tips, muscle tightness, and more!  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. FF30X: Are you ready to commit to living a healthier life for yourself and your family? Dr. Anthony’s FF30X Program has helped 49,965 men over 40 lose weight and keep it off.  Now, it’s your turn… Sign up here (and save 35%): https://www.fitfatherproject.com/mfy  Related Episodes:  Why is losing fat so hard? The psychological hurdles of weight loss | Dr. Anthony Balduzzi | Better Man Podcast Ep. 046 How To Make Sustained Weight Loss Easier | Dr. Anthony Balduzzi | Better Man Podcast Ep. 02 Turning Disaster Into Positive Transformation | Dr. Anthony Balduzzi | Better Man Podcast Ep. 018 Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

In 2012, Adam Sud lived a completely different life than he does today:  He weighed 350 lbs, had diabetes, and was at risk for heart disease. He suffered from substance abuse disorder, depression, and anxiety. And on August 21, 2012, he attempted to end his life…  Well, his failed suicide attempt made him realize something:  Despite the emotional and spiritual pain that coursed through him, he discovered that his life was worth living. Plus, he realized that nothing was wrong with him… and that his substance abuse was exactly what his biology wanted him to do.  This realization led Adam to trying a series of 30-day experiments on himself to intentionally reorganize his life. And to prove to himself that he was worthy of feeling fully alive.  The result?  Adam kicked his substance abuse to the curb. In 5 months, he reversed his diabetes, heart disease, E.D., and mental health struggles. And he eventually became a nutritional and behavioral health expert.  In today’s show, Adam shares his inspirational story, goes into nitty-gritty detail on how he changed the course of his life, and gives practical advice on what to do when you see someone struggling through life like he was.  This has been one of my favorite interviews in the history of the Better Man Podcast. And I can’t wait for you to hear Adam’s empowering story.  In this episode, Adam and I discuss… Why substance abuse feels like a form of self-care for those suffering from it  How to actually help someone struggling with substance abuse (and why our first instinct to help backfires)  Why your environment, not your willpower or discipline, is the most effective way to elicit positive change in your life  And more!  Aren’t feeling fully alive or have deep-rooted traumas stifling your happiness today?  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  3 things Adam focused on in 2012 to reverse the course of his life—at the time, he weighed 350 lbs, struggled with substance abuse, and battled mental health problems (3:05)  How reverse engineering feeling fully alive saved Adam from substance abuse (and how this also reversed his diabetes, heart disease, and E.D. in 5 months) (5:02)  Why thinking of overeating as full-blown substance abuse can actually change your habit before it kills you (8:09)  The “Replacement” strategy that helped Adam overcome his addictions (and how to use this to build better habits) (10:54)  Why is it so hard to be happy and healthy if you already know what to do? Here’s an answer from an evolutionary psychologist… (15:20) The “One More Day” secret for helping yourself (or a loved one) overcome substance abuse disorder and mental health problems (30:26)  The powerful “caretaker to your body” mindset shift that effortlessly drives you to make healthier choices (33:26)  Don’t like the direction your life’s heading in? Here’s how 30-day experiments can give you a completely new life in mere months (36:45)  The deceptive “Pleasure Trap” that tricks you into making self-destructive decisions that derail your health and happiness (40:12)  The weird “Blue Zone” areas around the world filled with people over 100 years old that can reverse disease, shed fat, and lift your mood (49:43)  Why you don’t need discipline to make healthier decisions (and why your environment needs discipline instead) (52:33)  Know someone struggling with substance abuse? Asking this question will actually help them (55:46)  Why asking for help as a man takes more strength than trying to figure it out yourself (1:18:13)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Adam’s Website: Want to check out more of Adam’s interviews or read his research study, Investigating the Effects of Nutrition on Addiction Recovery Outcomes? Visit his website here: https://AdamSud.com  2. Follow Adam on Instagram: If you want to keep up with what Adam’s up to, follow him on Instagram @plantbasedaddict.  Related Episodes:  The Biggest Problem Facing Men Today: Their Mental Health | Chase Chewning | Better Man Podcast Ep. 066 Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for a Better Headspace | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 065 Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

As we grow older, more concerns pop up about our fitness, health, and longevity. While these are valid concerns and something that we’re all going to confront at some point, they can sometimes be isolating.  We think we’re the only way having these concerns, and it makes us feel lonely. Well, I’ve been conducting research with Man Flow Yoga Members in their 50s, 60s, and 70s about their fitness concerns as they grow older…  And you know what?  80% of the answers were the exact same!  That’s why I recorded this episode: I want to give you reassurance that you’re not alone. And I want to give you some strategies for quieting these concerns as you grow older.  In this episode, I reveal…  The 8 most common fitness concerns men have in their 50s, 60s, and beyond How to address—and conquer—these concerns to improve your longevity Simple strategies to leverage as you grow older, so pain doesn’t shatter your lifestyle And more!  Want to grow older with less pain and fewer obstacles stopping you from doing activities you love?  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The most important exercise modality to maintain your independence as you age (4:47)  How to determine if your fitness and nutrition programs are actually effective (6:05)  3 simple questions to ask yourself to find a workout routine that is both sustainable and fun (8:42)  The 5 “Healthy Lifestyle Integration” pillars (and how to weave them into your schedule without getting overwhelmed) (9:54)  Skipping workouts too often because you lack motivation? Here’s why building discipline instead is your antidote (13:28)  How to “jimmy” Parkinson’s Law to accomplish more of your health and fitness goals in less time (17:24)  How to establish a habit of daily exercise to boost your longevity (26:35)  The 80/20 nutrition guideline for simplifying your diet so much that you barely have to think about it (27:20)  The weird way buying a cookbook helps you achieve your fitness goals effortlessly (28:15)  Related Episodes:  Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for a Better Headspace | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 065 How to Hack Your Motivation | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 063 Men 40 & Over: Here’s Why You Need To Strength Train | Eric Levitan | Better Man Podcast Ep. 062 Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

While the phrase “mental health” has never been more popular, the sad truth is that men’s mental health is at an all-time low.  We shy away from tough conversations with loved ones, we don’t have a group of other men to vent with, and sometimes we have no clarity over our emotions.  But there is nothing more important as a man than your mental health. Chase Chewning, today’s guest, is the perfect example of this.  Before he started taking his mental health seriously, from the outside looking in, he had it all: Good looks, a great woman, a successful career, peak physical fitness, and the list goes on. Despite this, he felt empty inside because he completely ignored and suppressed his emotions, which took a toll on his mental health.  Today, Chase has a super power: Being vulnerable with other men and helping other men open up to him. Nothing—not his fitness, not his relationship, not his career, or anything else—has filled Chase with more fulfillment, happiness, and healthiness than focusing on his mental health.  Men’s mental health issues are one of the biggest problems facing the world today. And Chase understands, perhaps better than anyone else, the secret to improving your mental health as a man.  In this episode, Chase and I discuss: The negative consequences of suppressing your emotions (and how it can tear everything you cherish in life apart)  How to get comfortable with being vulnerable (and why your vulnerability helps other men open up)  Why having emotional clarity can unlock a deeper sense of fulfillment in life  The cold, hard truth about life after leaving the military (and why poor mental health results in 22 veterans a day committing suicide)   And more.  Do you have the courage to be vulnerable and take the steps needed to not only improve your mental health, but the mental health of men around the world?  If you do, listen to the episode now.  Show highlights include:  How leaving your mental health unchecked causes physiological manifestations that could result in severe panic attacks that look like a seizure (and how to improve your mental health before it reaches this point) (7:43)  How to spot the physical signs that you need to work on your mental health (10:34)  Why being vulnerable instead of suppressing your emotions actually helps you become at ease with them (even if it’s hard to open up) (11:36)  The “Doing the Opposite” secret for improving every aspect of your mental health instead of sending it down a vicious cycle of decline (20:57)  How sharing meaningful things with other men—even if they’re negative or unexpected—makes you feel better (24:46)  Why “video journaling” to yourself unlocks an unprecedented amount of clarity when it comes to your emotions and mental health (32:41)  How to use every stressor in your life, both big and small, to create unshakable trust in yourself (and why this makes being vulnerable as a man easy) (40:25)  Why prioritizing hanging out with and opening up to other men is one of the most effective ways to fortify your mental health (47:45)  How “getting away” from your spouse can cause pent-up resentment (and the trick for bonding with the boys without feeding resentment for your partner) (51:15)  The insidious way your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario even though it almost never happens (1:00:13)  The “soft” type of masculinity most guys shy away from (even though it creates stronger connections with the most important people in your life) (1:05:35)  How to increase the levels of fulfillment, joy, and love in your marriage by practicing “choreplay” (1:08:07)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Ever Forward Radio: Want to take the next step towards improving men’s mental health? Listen to Chase’s podcast, Ever Forward Radio, wherever you listen to podcasts.  2. A day in the life of Chase Chewning: See first-hand what Chase does during his day to fortify his mental health, become more fulfilled in life, and unlock a deeper sense of happiness by following him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning/  Related Episodes:  Turning Tragedy Into Triumph | Chase Chewning | Better Man Podcast Ep. 020 Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

I have the same worries about life, finances, and my long-term health as you do. I struggle with many of the same things you struggle with too—whether it’s working out, eating healthy, staying present, saving money, and the list goes on.  If I can be brutally honest with you… It’s exhausting.  All of these fears, worries, and doubts cause stress. And stress makes everything harder. Here’s the thing…  The human mind is programmed for negativity. This is how our ancestors survived when tiger threats loomed. And unless you upgrade the software your brain uses, life will continue being more stressful and miserable than it needs to be.  Today’s show is a bit different than usual. Instead of hammering home how to improve your physical health, I’m peeling back the curtain for you, revealing why I haven’t been in the best headspace lately, and what I’m doing to actively climb out of the negative emotional state I’ve been in.  During this episode, we cover…  How to curb overwhelm and anxiety before it takes a toll on your emotional health  Why gratitude is a cheat code for positivity (and how to practice gratitude when you’re not feeling grateful)  How doing things now—instead of putting them off for later—helps you stay present and feel joyous  And more.  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The insidious way making mistakes makes you question your self-worth (and how to bounce back after gut-wrenching mistakes) (3:32)  How writing down your most intrusive thoughts instead of shying away from them lets you actually abandon them (4:53)  Why humans are wired for negativity—and how gratitude makes your worried mind shut up (7:17)  The “Worthy Right Now” mindset tweak for instantly becoming present in the moment (even when you’re worried or stressed) (9:56)  How to prevent the double-edged sword of success from sabotaging your family and happiness (13:06)  Drowning in a pool of overwhelm or anxiety? Here’s how doing something now—even if it’s small and doesn’t eliminate your worries—alleviates these nasty emotions (16:14)  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

When you exercise consistently and push your body past its limits, injuries can happen. The problem is, most guys don’t know the best way to recover from current injuries and prevent future ones.  For example, most guys think passive stretching can reduce injuries, but this isn’t exactly true. Stretching does provide relief, but without strengthening the underlying muscles, joints, and tendons around the injured body part, you won’t prevent future injuries from happening.  The same is true for resting through an injury — in fact, staying active helps you recover from injuries faster than simply resting.  That’s why I’m pumped that Zach Long, a personal trainer, owner of The Barbell Physio, and expert in injury prevention and recovery joins us on this episode.  We cover a ton of injury prevention and recovery information in this episode, including…  Why the “Rest” component of RICE is outdated (and how to exercise safely when you’re injured)  Why technique isn’t the most important aspect for injury prevention (even though it is important)  The weird way your nervous system can make you experience pain that isn’t there  The 3 most common (and preventable) injuries for men 40+ And more! Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The easiest way to determine if your physical therapist is worth their salt or not (8:19)  Why resting after an injury can actually cause more problems than staying active (10:44)  The “PEACE & LOVE” injury rehabilitation method which is wildly more effective than the popular “RICE” method (11:43)  Why seeing a physical therapist before scheduling a surgery prevents you from having an unnecessary and costly surgery (20:39) The eye-opening “Surgery Placebo” experiment that may change your mind on whether or not you need surgery (21:52)   How to cut your risk of injury in half by simply sleeping 8 hours each night (26:57)  The “Red Light, Green Light” system to strengthen injured muscles without causing more severe injuries (30:54)  Why forgiving yourself for coming up short on your fitness goals actually increases your chances of reaching them (1:19:29)  Haven’t hit your protein intake goal today? Here’s a quick snack to help you eat enough protein every day (1:22:42)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. The Barbell Physio: Want to improve your performance while reducing injuries? Head to Zach’s website here: https://thebarbellphysio.com/  2. Performance Plus Programming: Want to prevent injuring yourself in just 10 to 15 minutes per day? Check out Performance Plus Programming to find supplementary injury prevention programs for any part of your body here: https://performanceplusprogramming.com/ 3. Follow Zach Long on Instagram: Want to learn more about preventing injuries (without sacrificing your strength and fitness)? Follow Zach on Instagram at @thebarbellphysio 4. Rhone: Save 20% on all high-quality, long-lasting, and comfy workout gear from Rhone by using this link: https://manflowyoga.com/rhone  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

Most people believe that they need motivation to start a big task. Whether it’s a new project, a new workout routine, or a new way to enhance your relationships.  But here’s the problem:  Motivation ebbs and flows like the wind. Some days you feel a surge of motivation, but other days your motivational tank is on E.  The people who stick with their goals aren’t the most motivated, but they have a better grasp on how to leverage motivation. For example, you usually feel more motivated at the beginning of something new, then it tapers out.  In this episode, you’ll discover…  Why motivation isn’t actually important  How understanding motivation lets you use it to your advantage Proven strategies to follow when you’re lacking motivation  And more.  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The biggest misconception about motivation which actually makes it more difficult to start a new fitness regimen (1:29)  The evolutionary reason behind why your brain doesn’t want to workout (and how to make yourself anyway) (2:00)  The scientifically-proven “PAM System” for making your body and mind ready for exercise (6:19)  How to hack motivation to your advantage by using the “Motivation Wave” (10:39)  2 simple things to do when your motivation is high to stick with your exercise program after motivation fades (12:02)  The “slightly more” secret for sticking with your fitness routine when your motivational tank is on E (16:26)  Feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated to workout? Try this “just one thing” mindset tweak to re-energize yourself (20:00)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Birddogs: Need a new pair of the most comfortable shorts in the world? Try Birddogs shorts using our link, and get a free tumbler with your purchase: http://manflowyoga.com/birddogs   Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

Everyone on the planet ages the same way: We all lose muscle mass as we age.  And muscle mass is actually one of the most crucial aspects to your overall health and wellbeing:  Muscle mass can prevent diseases (from minor ones to severe ones). It makes you happier. And it’s actually the #1 biggest predictor of quality of life as you age.  In fact, the science is clear:  People who exercise live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Period.  But while exercise is one of the things we’re engineered to do as humans, our emotions tend to cloud our judgment. Shame and fear stop us from strength training—and it comes with a steep cost: A lower quality and length of life.  That’s why I invited Eric Levitan, CEO of Vivo, onto today’s episode to discuss…  Why strength training is the single most important exercise for aging without pain or disease  Why you don’t need heavy weights or a barbell to strength train  The easiest way to start strength training (even if you’ve never done it before)  Why strength training is even more important for you if you’re over 50 than if you’re in your 30s  And more.  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The #1 most important (and most neglected) way to reduce your risk of disease as you age (3:33)  The insidious “Sarcopenia” disease of aging that begins in your 30s (and how to prevent it from causing minor and severe diseases) (5:03)  How shame stops you from doing the single best exercise to prevent diseases (and how to overcome your deep-seated shame before it's too late) (10:09)  How joining a class like Vivo can reduce your risk of injury when strength training to almost 0% (13:14)  Why the “walking is enough” mindset actually leads to more falling, broken bones, and a lower quality of life in older age (17:31)  Worried about dementia? Here’s why “Dual-task exercise” may be the best way to prevent it… (22:12)  How treating your workouts like a doctor’s appointment makes you more consistent (26:08)  The 3 “Holy Trinity” exercises for challenging your body (without stepping foot in a gym) (31:05)  The “above or below” reason behind joint pain which actually tells you how to reverse it (36:44)    How to get rid of knee pain by simply sitting down and standing back up (40:24)  The “30 per meal” method for eating enough protein to prevent serious muscle loss (47:32)  The 2 biggest “threats” which can wipe out all your benefits from strength training (50:40)  How strength training improves your sleep, quiets your mind, and enables you to move past your biggest fears (1:11:43)  Why men suffer from self-induced shame more than women (and how to overcome this) (1:21:16)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Join Team Vivo: Save 50% on the first two months of your subscription to Vivo & discover how to strength train properly at any age to prevent diseases and injuries. Use this link to get this offer: https://teamvivo.com/manflowyoga/ 2. Birddogs: Need a new pair of the most comfortable shorts in the world? Try Birddogs shorts using our link, and get a free tumbler with your purchase: http://manflowyoga.com/birddogs   3. Follow Eric on social media: Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/elevitan13/ or on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/eric.levitan.7/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.

There’s a trap that we all fall into when we want to build healthier habits. Everyone falls into this trap. Myself included.  The trap?  Waiting until we’re out of a busy season of our life to get started on our goals.  Here’s the truth:  Life never stops throwing things at you. You will NEVER have the perfect time to start.  And you know what?  Avoiding this trap is much simpler than you think...  You just have to find the smallest version of whatever habit you want to build. And just start.  It sounds too simple to work, but you’ll surprise yourself by how effective it is.  In this episode, I cover… The “Start Small, But Now” secret for finally achieving your goals  How to find the smallest version of any new habit you want to build Why relying on motivation almost always fails  And more.  Listen now to finally get out of your own way and build any new habit you want.  Show highlights include:  The “get on the mat” method for finally starting—and sticking with—your yoga practice (3:03)  Why worrying too much about the benefits of your new habits actually strips away your motivation (4:02)  How having a certain pair of shoes for running or weight training forces your brain to stick with it (even when you don’t want to) (6:43)  Why celebrating even the tiniest of milestones pours gasoline on the fire of forming new habits (even if it feels silly) (7:15)  The counterintuitive “action inspires motivation” secret for building motivation to accomplish any goal (14:15)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Bird-Dogs - Use this link and get a free stainless steel tumbler when you purchase on manflowyoga.com/birddogs  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.