ManTalks Podcast

Connor thanks those supporting ManTalks and the ManTalks Podcast in 2016, and shares his tips on Appreciative Inquiry. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Dr. Cory Holly. Dr. Holly promotes a practical lifestyle philosophy of "Do No Harm and Stay Out of Harms Way". He integrates fitness and nutrition including dietary supplements as a reliable science and therapy for natural healing and achieving optimum health. But Dr. Holly believes the struggle within is by far the greatest war to overcome. Achieve peace within FIRST is his mandate. Charity begins at home. Home is where your heart is. Optimize personal health first then spend your time and energy trying to save the world. He’s the author of the Encyclopedia of Sports Nutrition and he’s the founder of the Cory Holly Institute It our pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Cory Holly. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Connor and Roger ask... Could share with our listeners what it is that you do? (2:06) Could you share something that defines who you are? (3:40) Could you explain your concept of “living soft” and “dying hard”? (7:09) What are some things people can do to start living harder? (13:30) How physically active should people be? (22:33) What type of foods do you think people should be eating? Should they eat to their blood type? (28:58) What are some of the mental blockages are peopling facing? (39:04) What do you want your lasting legacy to be? (47:23) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick thanks to our community leaders. We couldn't have grown ManTalks without you. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Connor interviews Preston Smiles who is igniting a mutli-generational movement of radical growth through conscious, creative content, acts of love and living boldly. In their conversation they touch on intuition, love and vulnerability. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Connor asked... What was a defining moment for you? (4:00) Could you unpack what intuition means to you? (12:00) Could you unpack the idea of chasing? (16:40) What is the biggest misconception about love? (22:28) Could you tell us a bit about your relationship with your wife. How did you know she was the one? (29:45) What does it look like for a guy to still be masculine and be open to vulnerability? (41:37) What do you want your lasting legacy to be? (45:55) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many of us are killing it in our chosen field, but when it comes to how we are being portrayed in the eyes of our customers we could be doing a lot more. With a few tweaks here and there we can be know as THE expert to go to. Nicholas Kusmich is known as an expert in Facebook/social media advertising and he's on the show this week to teach us all how to amplify our brand so that customers are literally breaking down our door. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger asked... What was a defining moment for you? (1:41) What is it that you do? (3:42) What was it that made you realize you could be a leader in this field of work? (5:10) What's the best way for an individual to raise awareness of their brand? (12:22) How do you get over the fear of being an entrepreneur? (15:55) What have been some of the biggest lessons you've learned along the way? (21:46) What do you want your lasting legacy to be? (31:20) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Beaton checks in with a question he has been receiving a lot from the ManTalks Community recently... What are the essentials for a work-life balance? Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betty-Ann Heggie brought some amazing feminine energy to the show today. Connor and her explore a whole range of topics in this episode. Betty-Ann is a member of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame and the mother of two daughters. Betty-Ann Heggie is all too familiar with the daily issues women encounter as they strive to live in two worlds, stepping from the demands of the home to those of the workplace. As a result, Betty-Ann now devotes her time as a speaker, author and mentor to helping women access the opposite energies present in each of them so they will not only survive, but thrive, thus unlocking the secret of their full potential. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Connor asks: What is defining moment in your life? (3:22) Where did you curiosity come from on gender dynamics (9:00) How important is your childhood environment and does that shape you? (16:00) What was some of the advice you gave women on how to succeed in a men dominated environment? (24:28) How do I show up for the women in my life? (38:00) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holy crap it's the last day of November! Which means it's almost the end of the year, which also means the season of gift giving. We can get stressed out when thinking about buying gifts, but Roger Nairn has a tip to help you destress when thinking about what to "buy." Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re talking to Jon Levy. He runs with the bulls in Pamplona, battles Kiefer Sutherland in Jenga, and crashes million-dollar weddings. How does he do it and why? The E.P.I.C. Model of Adventure, a breakthrough four-step process (Establish, Push Boundaries, Increase, Continue) for cultivating more adventure in your life, from picking the right team, to choosing the right mission, and taking the right risks—this interview is full of crazy stories from his own exploits to show you how it’s done. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger & Connor asks: What is defining moment in your life? (1:15) What are your influencer dinners? (3:35) What is it about "adventure" that gets you so excited? (7:58) How do you push boundaries with experiences? (15:36) How important is it to set boundaries in order to push them? (22:10) What does "increase" mean in your epic model? (27:55) What would you like your legacy to be? (41:43) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there before. You are doing so well with your positive habits until you go on vacation or head out on a work trip. Connor has some great tips you can use to stay on track no matter where in the world you are. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason MacKenzie is going to teach you How to be a Stronger, Wiser & More Courageous FatherJason MacKenzie draws from his experience as a survivor of his wife's battle with bipolar disorder and subsequent suicide and has overcome a decade-long battle with alcohol. But he has finally become the father his kids have always deserved. By being vulnerable, he is helping his daughters to use his experiences to inform the choices they make.His driving purpose is to lift those who want more from their lives to increasingly higher levels of personal and professional performance through cultivating the power of vulnerability. He teaches them it’s in the crucible of authenticity where they will develop unlimited strength, courage and wisdom.In this episode he equips us with the tools to make the choices that will create more of what we want in our lives. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger & Connor asks: What is defining moment in your life? (2:00) How did you overcome your addiction? (3:45) Can you share your process on how you worked through your grief? (12:50) What do you think is most understood about Fatherhood? (19:00) What is the one biggest lesson you learned in your marrage? (26:02) Who can people get ahold of you? (31:05) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow...what a week. But there's no better time than the present to take a step back and assess how to handle things. Are you going to let it get to you? Inspired by this blog post from Mindful Magazine Roger shares their 10 steps to a more mindful response to bad news (if that's how you're feeling). BTW - these tips can be applied to any facet of your life where you could use a little more resilience. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minimalists are dedicated to living a little bit more simply in your lives and creating room for all the things that don't require a purchase or don't need to be plugged in. It's about living a more meaningful life with less stuff in your life. It's a refreshing way to think about your life. These guys have written awesome books. They have an incredible blog. They have a podcast and they just recently came out with a documentary. We dig into all of those plus more in this conversation. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger asks: What is defining moment if your life? (1:56) For those who don't really understand what minimalism is, could you give us an overview? (3:48) What did your family and friends say when you started the minimalist lifestyle? (14:07) Do you guys get a lot of people asking if this is a Buddhist thing, or a religious thing? (20:09) What are some examples of success stories of people who have taken on the minimalist lifestyle? (21:35) What would you like your legacy to be? (32:43) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take time to pay respect and express a whole lot of gratitude to our solders on Veterans Day/Remembrance Day. - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks (we’re launching our 2nd event in Miami on November 21). Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were introduced to Johnny Berba through a fan of the show. He said “you gotta check out this pickup artist who quit the industry to focus on self love and healing emotional trauma.” We were skeptical to say the least but when we watched the videos we were sent everything changed. Now he’s a dating and life coach that can teach you how to attract people naturally - no tricks, no lures, no manipulations or pickup lines - just through being yourself, being honest and direct, standing confidently. Being the true you. There’s a lot of bullshit out there in the dating world. But everything that Johnny is bringing to the conversation rings through to us - we hope you’ll enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Connor & Roger asks: What is Johnny's defining moment? (2:05) Was there a moment that caused you to shift? (4:29) Did you have any friends around you that caught onto this? (5:50) What do you think is the #1 thing men struggle with anxiety? (10:55) What has your experience been like sharing your videos on YouTube? (15:07) What other areas are men affected by anxiety? (21:40) How big of a part does shame play in anxiety? (24:56) What would you like your legacy to be? (28:15) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take questions from our community about men and the increasing suicide rate - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks (we’re launching in Calgary and Ottawa). Listen in for the dates. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to live a good life? How does the work you do and the life you live reflect who you are? On today’s episode, Jonathan Fields shares insights about all of this from his new book How To Live A Good Life, which is based off of the 100's of conversations he has had with inspiring individuals on his #1 rated podcast. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Connor asks: What is Jonathan's defining moment? (3:48) You used to be a securities lawyer, how did that come about? (10:41) Did you ever talk to your father about his work? (11:41) You graduated High School, when did you go to law school? (13:37) When did you meet your wife? (19:14) What would you go back and tell yourself about working too hard? (21:47) What were some of the keys to building a community you discovered? (32:59) What was the timeline for The Good Life Project? (42:08) How do you manage to keep your community engaged? (49:11) Can you tell us about your new book "How to live a good life"? (51:43) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take questions from our community about men and how to deal with grief - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks - Give you a call to action to check in on your goals this week Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Voss was the FBI's lead hostage negotiator. In this episode you'll learn how you can apply the same skills he used to negotiate with bank robbers and terrorists to your everyday life. Life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for: buying a car, negotiating a salary, buying a home, renegotiating rent, deliberating with your partner. Taking emotional intelligence and intuition to the next level, this conversation can give you the competitive edge in any discussion. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger & Connor asks: What is Chris' defining moment? (2:10) Could you give us an overview of the book and who it's for? (6:13) Can you expand on your idea of 'tactical empathy'? (10:56) How important is listening in the negotiation process? (15:44) When negotiations start to fade, how do you keep the momentum moving forward? (19:22) Can you expand on the idea in your book about 'Black Swans'? (21:25) What's the legacy you want to be? (28:07) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we talk about how you can wake up, liberate yourself from illusory beliefs and stories (because we all have them) and live a life of authenticity. We were so luck to get a chance to talk to Miguel Ruiz Jr. You probably know his father, who wrote the book The Four Agreements. Miguel has taken the wisdom of his father and grandmother to build an incredible life, and much of his learnings are found in his latest book The Mastery of Self. In today's episode we talk about what it was like living with the success of his father, how that effected him and how he came out living a life of true authenticity. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger & Connor asks: What is Miguel's defining moment as a man? (3:38) How important do you feel living without regrets is for living a long life? (9:03) What was it like growing up with your Father and seeing his career develop? (12:43) Did you feel pressure to fill the shoes of your Father? (17:03) Could you give us an overview of the book? (22:55) What do you think is the biggest block for people to live at their highest potential? (32:00) What's the legacy you want to leave? (44:34) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ManTalks Podcast - 64: Dr Randy Paterson Dr Randy Paterson knows all about how to be miserable. In this interview, Roger and Dr Paterson outline some of the 40 specific behaviours and habits, which-if followed-are sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness. On the other hand, if you do the opposite, you can join the ranks of happy people everywhere. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger asks: What is Dr. Randy Paterson’s defining moment as a man? (2:13) Where did your insight for the book come from? (7:30) What are some of the lessons in your book, and who is the book for? (10:23) What would your advice be for somebody suffering from depression? (13:20) Can you explain your clinic? (18:25) What are some bits of advice you'd give? (21:40) What advice you give to young men to leave home and get work? (25:20) Has anything shifted in the tools you've outlined in the book? (28:40) How can you put these technics into practice? (31:50) Are you seeing improvement in society’s depression? (33:14) How does mindfulness fit in with helping depression? (37:33) What's the legacy you want to leave? (43:44) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ManTalks Podcast - 63: Joe Solmonese Joe Solmonese is a fighter. Just ask President Obama (we talk about this in the interview). Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign (the largest LGBT civil rights organization in the United States) became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political change. By using the anger raging from the social injustices he was witnessing, the anger of his adversaries and his followers, HRC was instrumental in passing landmark national legislation such as the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act; repealing “Don't Ask, Don't Tell”; and passing marriage equality acts in eight states. How did Solmonese do it? In our interview Solmonese tells Roger that for him, the key to success was learning to harness his anger. Essentially it's just a form of energy. Channeled, it can keep you moving forward on a long journey. But uncontrolled, it can blow everything up. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger asks: What is Joe’s defining moment as a man? (18:56) What was in your past that lead you to fight for these causes? (21:11) Can you describe your book? (24:39) Did you have a time in your life when anger was proving to be detrimental in your life? (28:42) How can you channel your anger when you fail? (47:59) How is the world dealing with anger in our present day? (54:03) What's the legacy you want to leave? (58:03) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know you can learn the best time to eat lunch, ask for a raise, have sex, write a novel, take your meds and more? In this episode Roger talks to Dr. Michael Breus. Dr. Breus is a sleep specialist and has written a new book called The Power of When - its currently the #1 book on Amazon in the Time Management category. In The Power of When Dr. Breus talks about chronotypes. What is a chronotype? Your body has been programmed to function much better at certain times of the day than others. Based on general morningness and eveningness preferences, different people fall into different classifications, called "Chronotypes”.There are four Chronotypes (Dolphin, Lion, Bear, and Wolf), and most people fit into the “Bear” category. You can even take a free quiz to learn which of the four chronotypes you are. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast Some questions Roger asks: What is Michael’s defining moment as a man? (2:30) What is your book about, and who is the book for? (4:36) What is a Chronotype? (6:34) What are the different types of Chronotype? (9:05) What your partner is a different Chronotype, how can you make that work together? (14:04) Is the best thing you can do as a manager is to get your co-workers to take Michael's Chronotype quiz? (16:10) What is some advice for working with co-workers with different Chronotypes? (17:21) Should we feel guilty about getting extra sleep? (20:27) Do Chronotypes change throughout a person's life? (21:24) What would you say our current sleep state is as a society? (23:02) Do naps work better for certain Chronotypes then others? (25:41) How could meditation help certain Chronotypes? (28:21) What's the legacy you want to leave? (36:50) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a huge episode! Its going on the "did we really just get to talk to him?" shelf. If you have never heard of Mark Manson before then get ready. For decades we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. But those days are over. “Fuck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest; sometimes things are fucked up and we have to live with it.” For the past few years, Manson—via his wildly popular blog—has been working on correcting our delusional expectations for ourselves and for the world. He now brings his hard-fought wisdom to this groundbreaking book and we talk all about it (plus dig into Mark's life) on today's episode. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast Some questions Connor & Roger asks: What is Mark’s defining moment as a man? (3:25) How has your shift in thinking show up in your own life? (5:50) What be some advice you would give to guys going through transitional phases in their life? (8:33) Could you give us a little overview of your book? (11:10) What is the #1 thing you'd like people to take away from reading your book? (13:03) Why did you start your blog? (14:57) What are some of the things growing up that helped to shape your voice? (18:35) What was the process like taking some ideas from your blog and putting them into a book? (26:00) What would you suggest to people on how to find fulfilment in their lives? (35:38) What is one thing you haven't shared with other podcasts about the book? (42:27) What's the legacy you want to leave? (47:13) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Michael Olpin (author Unwind!: 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life) shares with Roger how you can optimize your body, heart, mind, and soul, recognizing that any and all of these dimensions of your life affect your anxiety level. Its an awesome interview that shows you how to take charge of your life and how to make better choices that will prevent stress in the first place. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast Some questions Roger asks: What is Michael’s defining moment as a man? (2:45) How did you become an expert in stress & what is it? (7:30) Could you give us an overview of the book? (15:20) In this modern world, are we more stressed out about things that didn't exist before? (20:20) How are men doing dealing with stress? (35:30) How do you insure you're not too far out of the 'now' in your thoughts? (38:30) What's the legacy you want to leave? (43:23) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Bower is a strategic storyteller and corporate intimacy expert. In his role he helps companies build a clear, human and emotionally powerful story that purposefully and strategically connects, motivates and inspires. In this week's episode of the ManTalks podcast we tap into Jordan's expertise to help you deepen your relationships and craft your story by learning all about Jordan's walk (yes, walk...) from Vancouver to Mexico. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast Some questions Connor asks: What is Jordan’s defining moment as a man? (3:35) How do you think being a ‘nice guy’ played into the separation? (7:32) What are some of the things you learned from the end of relationship? (9:10) How have your relationships shifted since your journey? (12:50) You walked from Vancouver to Mexico! What were some of the highlights from the trip? (18:15) Would you recommend that people walk the 3,000km like you did? (23:10) Along the way on your trip, what were the moments that were awe-inspiring (26:03) What are you doing now? (31:50) What are some tools you’d give your clients? (37:40) What is the legacy that Jordan wants to leave in the world? (40:55) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you imagine being in the 6th grade and learning that your mother has been murdered? Fast forward to when you are an adult. Can you imagine not only forging the killer but save his life? Then can you imaging inviting him on stage with you in front of hundreds of people? Today's guest did all of this and it is a true honour to get a chance to speak with him on the ManTalks Podcast. This week we talk to forgiveness expert Dean Smith who shares with us his journey to forgive, reconcile with and help save the life of the man that murdered his mom and how his story was made into an award-winning, internationally distributed documentary entitled Live to Forgive. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast “The difference between true forgiveness and forgive and forget is I can remember it, but not be shackled to the bitterness of it.” Some questions Connor asks: What is Dean’s defining moment as a man? (4:13) Does he still talk to his Mother's killer? (13:40) What keeps him busy in the world now? (20:08) Why did he become a high performance coach? (22:09) What are some of the things he sees as crossovers in his roles? (24:09) What does he think is one of the biggest misconceptions of forgiveness? (26:34) What does he tell people to move from angry to forgiveness? (31:05) Does angry still effect him? (34:45) What is the legacy that Dean wants to leave in the world? (39:00) Learn more about: Live to Forgive Og Mandino “I can use the memory of my mother's murder to help other people.” FOLLOW DEAN Og Mandino Leadership Institute | Linkedin You may also like these episodes: John Nieuwenburg - What Depression Looks Like and What Should You Do? Shea Emry - Overcoming Adversity Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: Parlange & Latenite AutomaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love talking about Success on the ManTalks Podcast. In today’s episode Connor talks with Steve Sims. If you have never heard of Steve he is the founder of Bluefish, a very successful, exclusive luxury concierge service for the elite. His daily life includes helping clients craft incredible experiences including a live underwater tour of the Titanic, a flight to space, red carpet events and supersonic military jet flights in Russia. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast “We shouldn’t be talking about authenticity like it’s the ability to breath air. It should be real.” Some questions Connor asks: What is Steve’s defining moment as a man? (2:20) What is BlueFish? (7:17) Who are the raddest people Steve has had the fortune to meet? (9:16) What is Steve awesome at? (10:32) Why does Steve feel like ‘no BS’ authenticity is so important? (13:35) Has Steve found himself more successful since making the shift to authentic relationships? (18:05) What are Steve’s secrets to adding value? (22:20) What are some of the keys to success in the concierge industry? (29:04) What does Steve see possible for BlueFish? (35:05) Can you tell us about your motorcycle fleet? (36:46) Where did Steve’s passion and drive come from? (38:15) What is the legacy that Steve wants to leave in the world? (44:28) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Steve’s defining moment as a man (4:17) What you can do if things aren’t going as planned (5:20) The value of being completely open to being “tailor made you” (6:26) What BlueFish has become famous for (7:50) You can find greatness anywhere (9:43) What ‘wealth’ really is (10:10) Steve’s secret sauce (12:05) Why our current mode of validation is so confusing (15:25) How the reptilian brain takes over (19:42) A startling moment for Steve, that he was being fake (20:30) What to do if you have good people around you (24:20) The biggest line of bullshit Steve has ever heard (26:10 What your obligation/destiny is (27:20) Some of the crazy things that BlueFish has done for their clients (29:29) BlueFish has just been named the official partner with Sir Elton John for his famous Oscar Party (30:40) How Steve does all these crazy things (31:45) What Steve wants in life (36:05) What true wealth meant for Steve (39:18) Where the name BlueFish came from (42:29) Steve’s awesome responses to Connor’s rapid fire questions (45:12) One experience everyone should try #1 trait of modern day success The book he take if you were stranded on a desert island The movie he would take if you were stranded on a desert island The single biggest lesson Steve has learned with BlueFish The most influential person of all time Learn more about: Bluefish What Steve looks like The Chug Test Elton John Aids Foundation Uglysims.com Steve’s recent article in Forbes “At the end of the day, you aren’t dating me, you want me to do something for you.” FOLLOW STEVE Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin “Business is 100% personal.” You may also like these episodes: Jason Connell - Navigating Life’s Transitions Graham Young - Disruptive Performance Coaching Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: Parlange & Latenite Automatic We’re live in Miami - you can grab your tickets here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giovanni Marsico is a talent scout, social entrepreneur, and connector of superheroes. He is the founder of Archangel, a private membership community filled with mission-driven entrepreneurs who are passionate about philanthropy. Giovanni discusses predictions in the entrepreneurship space for the next 10-15 years, how people can find their own personal superpower, and so much more! Key Takeaways: [3:35] What was a defining moment as a man for Giovanni? [5:45] Giovanni has had many mentors throughout his life. Most recently, Philip McKernan made a big impact on him. [8:15] What is Giovanni up to right now? [10:30] What inspired Giovanni to get into social entrepreneurship? [12:05] As a social entrepreneur, how does Giovanni 'get over' or fight criticism of making money for the purposes of giving back? Isn't that what nonprofits are for? [13:40] How did Giovanni come up with the idea for Archangel Academy? [17:55] Does Giovanni believe that social entrepreneur will be the norm in the future? [20:05] Giovanni believes desk jobs are going to disappear. [20:50] What advice does Giovanni have to already-established business who are looking to switch to a more social enterprise format? [22:35] Giovanni replaces the world client with family, because his clients have so much lover for one another. [23:40] How can people tap into their own superpower? [25:40] Giovanni literally built his Archangel business model with the X-Men comics in mind. [28:00] How do you build a thriving community? What do people need to be aware of? [34:30] What kind of community has Giovanni built? [40:25] If you want to build a thriving community, understand that it's not about you. It's always about creating something much bigger than you. [40:40] What kind of results or impact would Giovanni like to see when people attend the Archangel event? [44:00] What legacy would Giovanni like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ [email protected] www.philipmckernan.com/ www.giftedentrepreneur.com/ www.archangelacademy2017.com/ www.archangelsummit.com/ Lovemarks by Kevin Roberts Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Kief is an astronomer at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, located in British Columbia, Canada. Both Connor and Roger sort of nerd out on this podcast with their guest, but it provides the listeners with some great knowledge as to what's out there―beyond our planet. Derek says that our space programs are the only things that countries from all over the world agree on. He believes that when we eventually colonize Mars, we'll begin to see more diplomacy in the world as everyone works towards a common goal. Key Takeaways: [0:50] There are some fantastic things happening in ManTalks. Connor gives a quick update. [3:45] Derek talks about his defining moment as a man. [8:15] It took Derek some time to figure out that he didn't have to conform to a stereotype. He can be who he is. [9:35] What does Derek do? [11:25] Who inspired Derek to become an astronomer? [13:30] Be prepared! The guys geek out a little bit. [13:50] What are we close to discovering out there? [19:15] Where does Derek stand in the science community? Is he like the Patch Adams of science? [24:25] Why was the discovery of gravitational waves important? [25:40] Why are gravitational waves important for the everyday or average person? [30:00] Let's talk about Mars. Can we colonize it? [31:55] Will travelling outside of our planet allow for more diplomacy? Can men of all different types and backgrounds finally work together? [35:15] How does Derek stay curious? [39:05] What are some of the best advice Derek has received? [42:00] What is Derek's stance on quantum computing? [42:30] What does success look like for Derek? [44:55] What exciting things are happening at the Space Centre right now? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ [email protected] www.spacecentre.ca/ Email Derek: [email protected] Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim JP Collins is an expert on anxiety and runs The Anxiety Podcast. His mission is simple: less anxiety, more life. Tim used to suffer regularly with anxiety and panic attacks, but understood that he had to move past this as it was draining him mentally and physically. Now, he teaches those around him how they can overcome their anxiety, with or without prescription medicine. Key Takeaways: [4:00] Anxiety can consume your every waking moment. [5:50] We often need pain in our life to see what's possible and to make changes. [7:00] Tim talks about a woman who has been suffering from anxiety for 35 years. [8:20] As people become more successful and have more people rely on them, anxiety starts to creep in and take a hold of them. [8:55] What makes Tim the person that he is today? [11:40] What are some of the biggest myths about anxiety? [12:20] For a lot of people, medication for anxiety only covers up the problem. [13:30] How did anxiety come into Tim's life? [15:05] What can people learn about anxiety? [17:45] If you get your life into alignment again, anxiety goes away. [22:00] What can people do to treat their anxiety? [23:40] Put yourself first. [24:45] Are there any benefits to taking cold showers? [27:50] What legacy does Tim want to leave behind? [29:20] Should you take anxiety medication? [31:20] What is the one experience Tim would recommend to anyone? [32:15] What is the most underrated trait for modern day success? [33:25] What is the one movie Tim would take if he was stranded on an island? [33:40] What is the single biggest lesson Tim has learned in the corporate world? [34:15] Who is the most influential person in Tim's life? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ [email protected] www.timjpcollins.com/ The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Stockill is an award-winning Canadian researcher, writer, podcaster, and educator. Zachary is the author of Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy and discusses with Roger a lot of the shame men experience when trying to find resources or help to overcome their irrational jealousy. Zachary knows the subject all too well because he too was once a man who obsessed over his then-girlfriend's past. Discover more about the unhealthy and obsessive habits jealous men often fall into. Key Takeaways: [2:20] What was one of Zachary's defining moments? [5:05] What does Zachary do? [4:50] Zachary unpacks what 'retroactive jealousy' means. [7:00] Out of nowhere, Zachary came up with ridiculous scenarios about his then-girlfriend and became jealous. [8:00] Despite realizing his jealousy, Zachary couldn't find the right resources that would address this issue for him. [8:20] Both men and woman experience this equally. [9:35] Men tend to have extreme double standards towards women who have done the same sort of sexual activities men have done in the past. [10:05] A lot of men try to figure out a woman's past to see if it's in line with their ideal values. [10:45] Male insecurity goes back a long way. [11:40] Stop talking with your partner about their past - for now. You stop the cycle by doing this. [13:00] What do you value in your relationship and what do you value in your partner? [14:50] Sometimes people lie about their past just to sooth their partner. [15:30] Own your problem. This is not your partner's problem. [17:40] Some men might believe that if they hooked up with an angel of a woman, then their relationship would be so much better. Of course, this is just not true. [19:10] There's a lot of shame around jealousy. Zachary still feels ashamed by the way he used to act. [19:15] What can men do to open up this conversation? [19:25] A lot of men don't have real friends. [20:10] The problem doesn't resolve on its own. You have to step in and do the work. [21:00] Keep focusing on personal development. Focus on your insecurities. [21:30] Meditation is huge! [22:25] The reality is we're never going to be perfect. The learning never stops. [23:05] How does Roger stay off depression? [24:20] Make an effort to be friends with older men. Seek out worldly people. [27:55] What gets Zachary out of bed every day? [29:25] When Zachary first wrote the book, he wrote it under a pen name. Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ [email protected] www.zfstockill.com/ www.retroactivejealousy.com/ www.travelsinmusic.com/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Treasure is a sought-after and top-rated international speaker. Collectively his five TED talks on various aspects of sound and communication have been viewed an estimated 30 million times. His latest talk, How to speak so that people want to listen, is in the rare group that has over 10 million views on TED alone, putting it in the top 20 TED talks of all time. Julian discusses how to become a better listener and the bad habits people have when they try to listen. Key Takeaways: [2:15] What was Julian's defining moment? [6:35] If we all start listening a bit better, then we start to understand each other better. [7:25] What can men do to enhance their listening skills? [9:40] Silence is important when trying to improve your listening skills. [13:40] Julian breaks down what the RASA acronym means. [17:40] Women often feel like men aren't listening to them. There are different types of listening modes you can switch to. Julian explains further. [21:45] What are some bad habits people do when trying to listen? [24:15] Being right can be extremely damaging. [28:20] Great sales people will tell you it's not the speaking that gets the sale, it's the listening. [29:25] What legacy would Julian like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ [email protected] www.juliantreasure.com/ Julian Treasure on TED Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Beaton does a solo show to answer some of his listeners’ common questions. He discusses how he prepared for his TED talk, the elements of what makes a good talk, and then dives further into how he and his team built such a strong community at ManTalks. Towards the tail end of the show, Connor reminds the audience on the importance of staying focused and limiting your distractions as you try to achieve great things. Key Takeaways: [4:04] How did Connor prepare for his TED talk? [6:10] If there's a way to invite the organizers of an event (TED talks) to hear you speak, then do it. [6:35] Have a sticky idea? Share your idea with close mentors and friends, and get feedback. [8:15] Connor breaks down how you format a Ted talk and make it memorable. [9:40] TED talks are ideas worth spreading because they're based in facts. You need concrete evidence to back it up. [11:35] Practice your public speaking skills. [12:05] Let your message do your work and allow the slides in the background to back up and re-enforce that. [12:25] What motivates people to change? What's the conclusion of your talk? [16:00] Practice standing in one place. [16:15] How do I handle my nerves? Connor says there’s no 'not being nervous' to this. [16:25] The more prepared you are, the better you will feel about being able to run through it. [19:25] Record yourself. Listen to how you sound. It's one of the most powerful things that you can do. [20:05] If you have more questions, feel free to email Connor. [20:20] How do you build a tribe/community? What's the secret? [21:10] Who are you serving? [22:00] Don't try to please everybody. Don't make a community that's for 'everyone'. [25:00] Come from a place of giving, not getting. [25:50] How can you go above and beyond to really create a connection and solve a problem? [26:25] How do you allow your community to help each other? [30:45] Connor discusses why you need to eliminate your distractions. [32:25] How do you build a band of brothers? [33:20] Half of men over the age of 25 can not identify a best friend. The good news is you can fix it! [35:25] Think big on a daily basis, but act small. What does that mean? [37:45] Great things are happening with ManTalks! Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ [email protected] Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World with Cal Newport How to Find and Build Your Band of Brothers with Stephen Mansfield Quit Half Assing Lewis Howes – Achieving Greatness Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been treating his clients for more than 35 years. He is the Chief medical Officer of Soundmindz.org and has lectured at Harvard Health Services. Arthur is the author of several books including The Stress Solution and The Power of Empathy, which both Arthur and Connor discuss on today's show. Discover the need for empathy in your daily life and learn how to apply it in today's episode. Key Takeaways: [3:45] What was a defining moment for Arthur? [7:15] Empathy slows down the process during intense moments or conversations. [10:15] 50% of people wake up during the middle of the night due to stress. [10:40] Stress is produced often by misconceptions. You can use empathy to calm the emotional brain. [13:15] What are some of the causes of stress? [16:15] How can we combat stress? [17:00] The most successful people in life have a wide emphatic range. [18:55] Remember, empathy is different than sympathy. [21:40] Take the time to see beyond the service. Use empathy to understand the other person's perspective. [25:25] When we are stressed, we’re far less likely to eat well. [27:45] Often times what holds us back are our limiting beliefs and our past. [29:15] Good friends give us what we need, not what we want. [30:25] How do they rewrite their story? [32:25] A lot of us suffer from performance addiction. We believe achieving a certain status will gain love and respect. [34:00] What really sustains us is who we are, not what we achieve. [36:00] People who give are much healthier than takers. [37:25] What kind of legacy would Arthur like to leave behind? [38:55] The hatred that's in the world is incredibly disturbing to Arthur. [39:35] Arthur talks about someone he works with regularly. [42:20] What's the one experience Arthur recommends anyone to do? [43:50] What is the most underrated trait for modern day success? [45:40] What question should we ask to be more emphatic towards others? [46:15] What book would Arthur take if he was stranded on an island? One of Dalai Lama's books. [46:25] Who is the most influential person of all time? Jesus. Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.balanceyoursuccess.com/ www.soundmindz.org The Curse of the Capable by Arthur P. Ciaramicoli The Stress Solution by Arthur P. Ciaramicoli The Power of Empathy by Arthur P. CiaramicoliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Pasricha is a New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Neil has spent the last decade of his life as the Director of Leadership Development at Walmart, which he left this year to pursue his writing projects. He is also the writer and creator of the 1000 Awesome Things blog, which has won Best Blog in the World two years in a row. Connor sits down with Neil to discuss some of the secrets to happiness and why it is so hard to find. Key Takeaways: [2:25] Grab a pen and paper for this episode! [3:10] What was Neil’s defining moment? [6:00] What was it like giving a TED Talk? [8:35] Beautiful things come out of darkness. [9:15] Are you building a business on the side? Neil says don’t quit your day job. [10:05] Neil was not a confident person, but when he started his side business, he gained more confidence. This lead him to being promoted at his full-time job. [11:25] Despite Neil’s success, he didn’t leave his full-time job at Walmart until this year. [11:55] Connor completely understands as he just left his corporate job 6 months ago. [12:30] Let’s talk happiness! What are some of the secrets of happiness? [13:40] We want happiness, but we can’t seem to get it. [15:00] How can we give our children happiness if we ourselves aren’t even happy? [15:25] The Happiness Equation is a personal letter to Neil’s child. [16:25] You have to be happy first in order to find success. It’s not the other way around. [17:35] You live 10 years longer if you’re happy. [19:15] When Connor was experiencing a dark time in his life, what really pulled him out of it was gratitude journaling. [20:35] Never retire! [22:00] Find a reason to get out of bed every morning. [22:40] Retirement is dangerous and it creates loss of purpose. [23:55] Neil talks about the four S – Social, Structure, Stimulation, and Story. [25:35] What are the biggest misconceptions about happiness? [28:25] How do you overcome criticism? Do it for you. [30:45] Would you do this task for free? If the answer is no, you’re on the wrong track. [32:20] What happens if you’re ‘too busy’? How can you not be ‘too busy’? [40:40] Let’s talk about mindset and why it’s so important. [43:15] When your day is going south, remember that you’ve already won the lottery. You have it good. [48:00] All you have to do is write down 5 gratitudes a week and you’ll see an improvement in your happiness. [50:25] Recognize you’re in a bad mood, recognize that it will end, and recognize that those two things are okay and you will feel good again. [53:15] Who is the most authentically happy person Neil has ever met? [54:00] What is the one experience Neil recommends to anyone? [54:25] What is the most underrated trait in modern day life? [54:40] What is one book Neil would take when stranded on an island? [55:00] What was the single biggest lesson Neil learned at Harvard? [56:25] Who is the most influential person on happiness? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.1000awesomethings.com/ The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha Neil’s TED Talk – The 3 A’s of Awesome The Nun Study by Julia Cameron www.headspace.com/ www.10percenthappier.com/ www.calm.com On the Shortness of Life by Seneca Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Srinivas Rao, founder of The Unmistakeable Creative website and podcast, and author of Unmistakable, has interviewed over 600 thought leaders and people from all walks of life on his show. Today, he joins Connor on the show to discuss creativity, a bit of his background, where he found his drive, and why we should always learn from others, but not mimic them. Srinivas says that we do not need more copies - we need originals, willing to travel the road that's never been traveled before, because true success is work that no one else can replicate. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Let's talk creativity on today's show. [3:15] Famous on the internet? This concept is amusing to Srinivas. [4:45] What does Srinivas's name mean? [7:10] Who is Srinivas? [8:55] Srinivas downloaded Snapchat for the first time yesterday. [10:15] Everyone should get on Snapchat? Everyone should start a podcast? No! [11:00] Srinivas loves the platform 'Medium'. [11:35] Find one platform/thing and then get really, really good at it. [12:40] What was Srinivas's childhood like? [14:55] Srinivas always looks for things he can be exceptional at, not average at. [19:30] Srinivas is never satisfied. [22:45] Where does creativity actually come from? How is it cultivated? [27:10] What kind of action steps can people take to feel more creative? [29:15] Be the only option for what you do, not the best, the only one. Srinivas explains. [31:35] Why do you want to be like Tim Ferriss? Why? [32:40] Learn what other people have done, but do not mimic them. [35:00] Srinivas talks about his book, Unmistakable. [40:30] True success is creating work that no one else can replicate. [46:45] Srinivas talks about crowdfunding. [48:45] Community is tremendously important and plays so many different roles in our lives. [51:00] Do you have somebody to call at 2:00 am in the morning? [51:30] Srinivas talks about the 'impact zone' and how waves in the ocean come in sets. [57:05] What was Srinivas's favorite interview that he's done for his podcast? [58:25] One experience Srinivas recommends? Catch a wave. [58:35] Underrated trick for modern day success? The ability to unplug. [58:35] What book would Srinivas take if he was stranded on an island? Hard to answer. [59:00] What movie would he take? Blow with Johnny Dep. [59:20] Who is the most influential creative person of all time? Walt Disney. [1:00:15] What legacy would Srinivas like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.unmistakablecreative.com/ Srinivas on Twitter www.sethgodin.com/ www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ www.medium.com/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil T Mistlberger is an expert on masculinity and brotherhood and has worked in this space for over 30 years. He is the author of four critically acclaimed books on the subject of men's work and is the founder of The Samurai Brotherhood. Phil discusses the differences between men today vs. back 20-30 years ago and what the men of today's generation are seeking the most. Key Takeaways: [2:40] Who is Phil and how did he get started? [7:00] Phil discusses Robert Bly's book, Iron John and the deep connection men need to have. [7:20] Men have not been around to raise their sons. They've been raised by mothers. [8:45] What do men currently struggle with the most? Has this trend changed over the last 30 years? [10:10] The way men communicate has been disrupted by technology. [12:15] Do Millennial men lack grit? [13:15] There's a weird mix of resentment and entitlement in the average Millennial man. [16:40] Millennial men are seeking more of their masculine side when they come to Phil. [21:30] The ideal is to have both male and female traits. Values from the mother and grit from the father. [23:35] How does Phil help with developing grit? [30:05] Men are inclined to be loners, so Phil recommends joining a community to build a stronger bond with others. [32:10] Where does your self-worth come from? For men, it's tied up in activities and what they can do for other people. [35:25] Young men tend to have less competition with older men. [39:10] What’s the importance of being challenged? [41:45] Where is masculinity headed? It's going beyond blind competition. [46:50] Men's work tends to be much more open these days and more people are aware of it. [49:10] What does legacy look like to Phil? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.samuraibrotherhood.com/ www.ptmistlberger.com/ Iron John by Robert Bly Paradise Lost by John Milton Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bungay Stanier was banned from his high school graduation for "the balloon incident", was sued by one of his Law School lecturers for defamation, and has held a number of jobs where he had little or no impact. Through his experiences, he founded Box of Crayons, a company that helps organizations do more great work. On today's show, he discusses his latest book with Roger, The Coaching Habit and how you can say less, ask more, and change the way you lead others. Key Takeaways: [1:45] What was Michael's defining moment? [6:45] What is Michael up to these days? [8:20] Michael talks about his latest book, The Coaching Habit. [13:30] Slow down on giving advice, but stay curious for longer. [17:00] If Michael could pick one type of person to read his book, it would be the busy manager. [20:30] Did you know that boys are much more emotionally expressive than girls are in early childhood? [22:00] There are seven essential questions you need to ask yourself. Michael explains further. [25:40] Believe it or not, people do not learn when you give them really great advice. [25:55] People really learn when they have a moment to reflect on what just happened. [28:30] The Coaching Habit has been the #1 coaching book on Amazon since it launched 9 weeks ago. [29:40] What legacy would Michael like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.boxofcrayons.biz/ www.thecoachinghabit.com/ The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier www.mankindproject.org/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Connell is a speaker, former magician, and a writer on personal development. Jason discusses with Roger and Connor on today's show about successfully moving through life transitions and accepting the new challenges that come from taking action. Jason also talks on the subject of manhood and some of the key things our everyday modern man struggles with in a society littered with social media. Key Takeaways: [1:35] What was Jason's defining moment as a man? [4:00] It's hard to follow/discover a path you were meant to follow. Many people wake up to a 9-5 job they hate. [5:40] Millennials are feeling much more disconnected with others. [7:40] Jason talks about his career as a magician. [9:25] You don't have to follow the same path for the rest of your life. [10:40] Men suffer from the 'lack of money' barrier. [12:15] Jason is slowly winding down on his 8-year company, Ignited Leadership. [15:20] We're prone to stick with what we know – even if it makes us unhappy. [17:20] Your own brain is often not enough. You need to take action. [20:00] Transition is hard. So give yourself some slack. [21:25] What does a strong support system look like to Jason? [23:00] One piece of advice to modern men? Stop being so strong and break down. [25:15] What kind of things do Millennials struggle with? [28:35] Keep in mind you can fail and it's no big deal. [31:00] Want to change but not sure how? Get a coach or a psychologist. [35:00] When you're more authentic with yourself, you become more attractive to women. [37:25] Sex, money, or status does not validate your manhood. [38:30] What kind of legacy would Jason like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.ignitedleadership.com www.jasonconnell.co/ The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Warren is the founder of PostSecret.com, where he publishes some of the secrets strangers have mailed to him on postcards. Frank has received over 500,000 postcards since November 2004. Some of these postcards are funny, shocking, littered with confessions, sexual desires, and more. Frank discusses why such a novel idea has turned viral and why people need a confessional outlet on today's show. Key Takeaways: [2:25] What was Frank's defining moment as a man? [4:15] How did PostSecret get started? [7:45] Frank has given his real home address for people to send postcards to. [8:10] What is the magic that happens when someone reveals a secret to Frank? [10:50] What men decide to reveal and conceal defines them every day. [11:45] Frank reads some anonymous secrets. [15:45] Despite so much technology that helps us to connect, there's still a lot of loneliness and isolation. [16:05] Are we posting too much on social media? [19:00] Frank used to work on a suicide prevention hotline. How does he deal with all the heaviness? [21:25] Roger used to live at a fraternity house where he couldn't show his true emotional struggles. [26:25] Did you know you could mail potatoes if it has an address on it? [26:40] Frank talks of his least favorite/most haunting postcards. [29:15] What's next for Frank? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.postsecret.com/ [email protected] Frank on TED Mail Frank: 13345 Copper Ridge Rd Germantown, Maryland, 20874 Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books. On today's show, Chris discuses how you can find your dream job and do work you were meant to do. You can learn more by listening to this podcast and by checking out Chris's book on the subject entitled, Born for This. At the end of the show, Roger mentions that if you're feeling alone in your journey, don't be! Chris has a huge community of people searching for their dream as well, so feel free to visit Chris's website to find out more. Key Takeaways: [0:45] ManTalks has officially launched in Toronto and LA! [3:00] Please keep spreading the word about ManTalks. [5:10] What was Chris's defining moment as a man? [7:10] Why did Chris write The $100 Startup and Born for This? [8:45] Are you dissatisfied with the traditional path? Then Chris's book is for you. [9:55] How can you hack the job of your dreams? [10:25] If you're working for a company, you should think about yourself as leasing your talents to that organization. [11:15] Chris explains the difference between hard skills vs. soft skills. [12:10] Life's too short to hate the work you're doing. [12:20] What are some of the signs that someone is in the wrong job/career/thing? [12:45] You don't need to know your life purpose at age 20. Most people don't even know that at age 30. [13:15] How do you know if you've found your dream job? Well, if you had to ask... [14:50] How do you move closer to what your purpose is and make money? [18:25] Chris dives a little bit into his background. [19:45] We gain confidence through mistakes and trying different things. [20:55] What's the most popular question Chris gets asked at these events? [22:45] Chris dives a little deeper into what he means by 'side hustle'. [24:20] What kind of legacy does Chris wish to leave behind? [25:10] Do you think you're alone in this? Go to Chris's website. Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.chrisguillebeau.com/ The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau Born for This by Chris Guillebeau Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Fankuchen is the founder of Golden, a company that makes it easy to volunteer as well as helps non-profits manage their volunteers. Golden now has an app you can download directly to your phone where you can work for a non-profit that is aligned with your mission and purpose. Sam says that 25% of Americans volunteer every year, but the impact could be much greater if there was an easier way to manage the gap between non-profits and volunteers. Find out more about Sam's story in today's episode. Key Takeaways: [0:30] Connor and Roger welcome Sam on to the show, the founder of Golden. [0:35] What is Golden? An app that helps to make volunteering effortless. [2:10] Why is Golden so important? We all want to give back. [2:50] What was a defining moment for Sam? [5:10] Sam explains what Golden is. [6:25] Why would a non-profit need this? [6:45] Staffing is the most costly expense for a non-profit. [8:05] There's only a few core things that help drive our happiness. Volunteering is in that list. [9:15] Why did Sam want to help the volunteering space? [10:55] Volunteering is surprisingly complicated. [12:30] 24-25% of Americans volunteer every year. [13:25] There are tremendous benefits to volunteering. [15:00] How can someone volunteer most effectively? [18:00] What do volunteer coordinators need to do to make sure their volunteers feel valued? [21:40] What's one piece of advice Sam would give to companies who want to be more active in the community? [24:45] What does Sam see in the future for non-profits and charities? [25:50] Sam shares a case study. [29:00] Where does Sam see Golden being in the next five years and how can people help? [32:00] What kind of legacy would Sam like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.goldenvolunteer.com/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McKeown is the author of Essentialism and the CEO of THIS Inc., a leadership and strategy design agency located in Silicon Valley. Greg tells the audience that if you want to break through to the next level and contribute more to your life, you must go big on fewer things. If you say yes to everything, you will simply stretch yourself too thin and exhaust yourself. Key Takeaways: [2:55] Don't forget ManTalks is hosting another event! [4:25] What was Greg's defining moment? [7:00] Our failures lead to some of our biggest lessons. [8:10] The only time we really learn is when we have expectation failure. [9:05] True wealth is the ability to be present at any given moment. [9:20] Don't let a defining moment in your life pass you by. [10:00] Are you just too busy living to think about life? [10:30] Greg believes there's only two kinds of people in this world – the people who are lost and the people who know they're lost. [10:50] To be in the second category requires humility, self-awareness, and courage. [11:45] Don't run on auto pilot. [17:15] The first part of the book goes into the mindset of an essentialist. [20:15] How can we accomplish more things that are important to us? [21:05] An essentialist explores their options. [21:55] An essentialist is very aware they have the ability to choose. [26:45] Who really spends years working on a single masterpiece project? [31:15] Our society is very achievement-based and we've been rewired to accomplish it all. [32:00] What's possible when you start practicing the principles of essentialism? [34:05] If you say yes to everything, you cannot contribute to your highest ability. [34:25] If you try to do it all, you'll just do it averagely well. [35:45] When given the choice, people will choose fewer things done better. [38:50] What legacy would Greg like to leave behind in the world? Mentioned in This Episode: www.vancitybuzz.com/ www.mantalks.com/ www.gregmckeown.com/ Essentialism by Greg McKeown Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Lomenick is a strategic advisor and leadership consultant. He has written two books on the subject of leadership, The Catalyst Leader and, his latest book, H3 Leadership. Brad discusses the three big Hs that every leader needs in order to inspire and propel them to the next level. He also not only talks about why millennials are different but offers some compelling advice to anyone who is just beginning their career or journey. Key Takeaways: [0:35] Thank you to our sponsor Vancity Buzz. [2:45] What was Brad's defining moment as a man? [6:30] So many aspects of Brad's story have been built on the shoulders of other people who have helped him. [6:40] What does Brad currently do? [8:00] Brad wants to impact the next generation. [9:10] Brad focuses on building strong leaders. [12:40] What is the secret sauce to creating a movement? [16:45] As soon as you're feeling big, you need to go back to the same thinking you had when you first started. [17:15] How do you influence a millennial? [18:55] Millennials believe they can change the world. They are incredibly positive. [19:25] Millennials have such high expectations that reality can throw them off guard. [20:00] Go find something right now, even if it's not your life calling, and go crush it. [20:15] Be the best you can be with what you're doing today. [22:45] Millennials are the generation with options. [23:45] It doesn't matter how old you are now, it matters what you can do and what you know. [24:30] Brad talks about his latest book, H3 Leadership. [26:30] If you feel like you're a humble leader, then you're probably not. [30:30] Every team knows their leader's flaws. [31:20] You have to lead with your true self. [32:20] Always stay hungry. [34:55] Great leaders are often the most curious. [37:25] What is hustle? [40:45] You have to create a bit of margin in your life in order for you to hustle at the right times. [42:25] Generosity has to be part of your hustle. [43:30] One of the most difficult lessons for leaders is to let go. [44:40] Your job is to replace yourself. [46:50] Brad talks about the young influencers list. [48:45] Brad currently loves what Caitlin Crosby is doing. [51:10] What legacy does Brad wish to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.vancitybuzz.com/ www.mantalks.com/ www.bradlomenick.com/ The Catalyst Leader by Brad Lomenick H3 Leadership by Brad Lomenick www.thegivingkeys.com Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Becker founded Thrive Digital, a company dedicated in user acquisition, lead generation, and more. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and has a lot of advice to share for others who are looking to break out and thrive on their own. One piece of advice Jonathan gives to other aspiring entrepreneurs is to quit while you're ahead and use your newly learned skills to build something even better. Key Takeaways: [2:50] What was Jonathan's defining moment? [4:45] What does Jonathan currently do? [6:45] Jonathan offers his best online marketing tip for someone who is trying to break into the marketing industry. [11:30] SEO is much more difficult today than it was a couple of years ago. [12:25] Don't invest massive amounts of money on an unproven idea just yet. [12:45] Good businesses are doing something exceptional. [13:45] Jonathan talks about the online porker company he tried to start. [16:25] Jonathan couldn't tell his parents about what he was doing. [19:10] Don't be afraid to quit while you're ahead. [22:50] Jonathan has always wanted to be in business. [23:40] Thrive Digital is the fourth/fifth company Jonathan has started. [27:15] What's the dark side of entrepreneurship? [30:00] Jonathan loves Uber because they're disrupting the industry. [34:25] How can you add value to your team and employees? [38:40] What does success look like on both an entrepreneurial and personal standpoint? [40:45] What legacy does Jonathan want to leave? [41:25] What's Jonathan most excited about? Mentioned in This Episode: www.vancitybuzz.com/ www.mantalks.com/ www.thrivedigital.co/ www.twitter.com/jzbecker www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanzbecker Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Eisenberg was the editor-in-chief of Esquire magazine for two decades. In 1995, he joined Time Inc. as a consulting editor and helped launch a series of new initiatives such as Time.com, Time for Kids, and The Time 100. In 2006, he published The Number, which became a national bestseller. Today, Lee talks to Connor and Roger about his latest book, The Point Is, and why having a personal narrative is so important for our life journey. Key Takeaways: [0:30] As of today, we're in Toronto, L.A, and Vancouver. [0:35] If you're in any of those cities, come out to our event. [2:55] What was a defining moment for Lee as a man? [4:25] How do we really build a life story for ourselves? [5:00] Why did Lee write The Point Is? [7:15] Why do we endure certain memories and re-write others? [8:50] Personal narrative requires a lot of self-reflection. [9:00] Were there any commonalities in how people saw themselves? [10:35] Lee has only kept a diary once in his life. [12:20] When you record events in real time, you really don't know what they'll stand for later. [12:50] Virtually no one is keeping a diary. [16:25] Lee is a bit cynical about talk therapy; however, it can help reexamine past traumas and bad memories and help you rewrite your life story. [17:35] Most people feel like they're not using their creative channel efficiency. [18:45] It's important to uncover your story as well as share your story. [20:10] You don't necessarily tell your story to others, but at the very least tell your story to yourself. [20:20] Why do we remember certain things so strongly and why do we attach so much importance to certain things? [20:55] How can people dive into their personal story a bit more? [22:25] We create personal myths for ourselves. What is your personal myth? [23:30] What novel genre would your life story be? [27:50] The power of narrative is why we can go through life and make some sense of it. [28:55] Do people get their personal narrative mixed up with other people's view of them? [30:25] What legacy would Lee like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.leeeisenberg.com/ The Number by Lee Eisenberg The Point Is by Lee Eisenberg Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Urban is the creator and blogger of Wait but Why, a website that is anti-click bait and extremely informative. Tim originally started his website on a bet because he knew deep down that other people, too, craved for meaningful and substantial content on the web. The idea worked! Not only does his content go viral, but he was able to get the attention of people like Elon Musk, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:35] What was Tim's defining moment? [5:40] Those who have a fall back plan, fall back but that didn't apply to Tim. [6:10] Even though Tim had a fall back plan, he was still very desperate to achieve his creative dream. [6:20] You need to have a runway, a game plan that you're able to carry out in a certain amount of time, but it also has to be realistic. [6:55] Some people work best when they burn their other options, others do not. [7:15] Why did Tim create Wait but Why? [11:20] Tim had an advantage where he could work 60 hours a week focusing on nothing but blogging. [11:45] Connor never read blogs until he stumbled upon Tim's blog. [13:45] Tim knew he didn't have a staff, so he had to find a way to work with his strengths instead. [14:50] Tim shares his one piece of advice for any endeavor. [15:45] What makes Elon Musk so unique? [17:35] Don't be the cook that copies the recipe, be the chef who creates them. [18:45] How does Tim get over the 'no one is going to read this' fear? [19:35] Trust yourself. You can be great. [21:15] What was it like to prepare for the Ted Talk? [24:55] What was it like to meet Elon Musk? [27:20] Get ready for a series of rapid fire questions. [27:25] Why did Tim visit North Korea? [27:40] What does curiosity mean to Tim? [28:10] What was Donald Trump like in person? [28:30] What legacy would Tim like to leave behind? [29:40] What is Tim most excited about? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.waitbutwhy.com/ www.waitbutwhy.com/2015/11/the-cook-and-the-chef-musks-secret-sauce.html Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shea Emry is a former Canadian football player who played eight seasons in the CFL. When Shea experienced a serious concussion back in 2011, he struggled with depression and was left feeling unsure about who he was outside of being a pro-athlete. He has since taken the journey to rediscover who he is as a person and is a huge advocate on redefining masculinity. His mission is to break down social stereotypes on the definition of hyper-masculinity and to help support and guide young male youth. Key Takeaways: [0:55] ManTalks is moving to Toronto! [4:15] What was Shea's defining moment? [5:50] Shea had an incredibly bad concussion in 2011 and has battled back and forth between retirement, ever since. [6:50] It was hard for Shea to walk away from sports because he identified so strongly as an athlete. [7:30] What was it like to be a pro-athlete? [10:25] How did Shea get into pro sports? [12:15] Shea talks about his concussion and how he recovered from it. [19:10] How can parents, spouse, or friends help support someone suffering from a concussion? [21:30] Are you currently having an identity crisis? You'll want to listen in to hear how to overcome it. [22:45] It gets easier with time. You will find yourself again. [23:00] What's Shea's purpose? To challenge hyper-masculine stereotypes. [23:15] What does hyper-masculinity mean to Shea? [25:35] Shea briefly talks on the three organizations he's currently a part of and what they stand for. [32:50] Shea wants male youth to feel comfortable with expressing themselves. [33:45] How does Shea support the women in his life? [34:35] There needs to be a communicative environment in order to lend a hand and support the women in a man's life. [35:00] Shea supports his wife by putting his phone down and listening to what she is saying. [35:45] One of the most masculine things we can do is just be present. [38:40] What legacy would Shea like to leave behind? [41:35] Save the date! April 18th ManTalks will be live from Toronto. Mentioned in This Episode: http://www.vancitybuzz.com/ http://mantalks.com/ http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/An-Adventure-Within-How-to-Beco https://twitter.com/sheaemry http://wellmen.org/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (jesusparlange.com – lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL and the author of 100 Deadly Skills. In his book, Clint shares how you can be an overall badass and detect threats from people who are armed. You will learn how to escape a locked trunk, evade a kidnapping, and so much more in Clint's book. Clint talks on what must-have items you should keep in your car at all times and how to detect someone trying to follow or stalk you, in today's show. Key Takeaways: [2:55] Clint shares one of the more intense stories he has experienced while he was a navy SEAL. [6:45] Why did Clint want to be a SEAL? [8:45] What kind of tests did Clint have to go through? [17:35] What is the 100 Deadly Skills book about? [20:35] You can put a razor in the sole of your shoes and use it to get out of some handcuffs. [21:55] Key things to look out for in a bad guy? [25:35] What are some of the key things for infiltration? [31:35] What should people carry in their vehicle? [33:15] How do you build your own compass? [39:20] What were some of the things Clint had to do during his initiation into the SEALs? [41:40] What should you know about surveillance? [43:10] Clint talks about night vision. [44:55] In order to pick a lock, you need to understand how a lock works. [48:20] What's life like after the Navy SEALs? [50:30] What are some of the biggest challenges Clint has faced now that he is out? [53:35] What legacy would Clint like to leave behind? [54:50] Clint is working on book number two, so look out for that in the future. Mentioned in This Episode: 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson https://100deadlyskills.com/optin https://twitter.com/100deadlyskills Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (jesusparlange.com – lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices