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BROJO: Confidence. Clarity. Connection.

Dan Munro & Mike Wellswww.brojo.org
Break through your psychological barriers to authentic confidence, with this fantastic series of podcasts from Dan Munro, founder of The Brojo. Dan is a professional Confidence Coach, and is the Bestselling author of the books "The Legendary Life", and "Nothing to Lose".
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Episodes

[#111] Minimalism - How Having LESS Creates MORE Confidence

We have been raised to believe you need to acquire as much stuff as possible. You need more money, more clothes, more cars, more properties, more friends etc etc etc. And yet we're possible the most depressed generation of humans ever to existed. Is getting heaps of stuff really the answer, or is it just a conspiracy of consumerism to fund big corporations? Enter: the minimalists. A new wave of philosophy that says LESS is more. That experiences and people are more important than possessions. An...

Aug 05, 201946 min

[#110] 7 Practical Daily Tips To Overcome Social Anxiety

Social anxiety might feel like a life sentence, but millions of people have learned to overcome it and enjoy fulfilling social lives. You just need to know the daily exercises required to rewrite your inaccurate and outdated social beliefs. In this session we explore what social anxiety is, how everyone has it, and what you can do to relieve yourself of it, even if you've been severely bullied or rejected in the past.

Jul 30, 201933 min

[#109] Mental Toughness - How to Build Psychological Resilience

Confidence is synonymous with being mentally tough and resilient. Being able to withstand things going wrong, people not liking you, failure and pain are the pillars of strong inner self-worth. But are we born with this or can it be learned and built? In this episode, we discuss the key actions you can take every day to become more mentally tough and resilient without needing any special talents, skills or resources.

Jul 23, 201935 min

[#108] Confidence Coaching Session: Overcoming Fear of Showing Attraction, with Anthony Zhou

Witness another real coaching session with Dan Munro and his long-time friend and client Anthony. Anthony is looking to boost his social courage by learning how to boldly and shamelessly show his attraction towards women he's interested in. In this session, we discuss how to show attraction towards all people, without neediness, dishonest seduction techniques, attachment to outcomes, or coming across as a creep.

Jul 16, 201956 min

[#107] There's No Such Thing as Free Will

Are you free to consciously make decisions? Do you have free will? Because if you do, then you and everyone else can be blamed for decisions and take pride in achievements. But if you don't have free will, everything changes. Concepts like disappointment, revenge, blame and self-loathing cannot make sense if there are no conscious elements to decision making. So we'd better make sure either way. In this podcast, we test the idea of free will and see if it's possible, or if it even makes sense - ...

Jul 09, 201948 min

[#106] A Stoic Approach to Managing Anger, with Donald Robertson

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ Donald Robertson is a renowned modern Stoic, author of numerous Stoicism books including his latest 'How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius', and creator of one of the largest Facebook groups on Stoicism. Today I spoke with...

Jul 02, 20192 hr 2 min

[#105] Finding Meaning without Science, Religion or Materialism

We think fame will make us feel loved. We think wealth will make us happy. We think religion will take us to God. Or we think science will provide the answers. But we've been clearly shown that NONE of these pathways is guaranteed to take us towards a meaningful and purposeful life. Luckily, there's another option...

Jun 25, 201944 min

[#104] Self-Esteem Comes From Being Yourself, with Dan Morgan

Fulfilment coach Dan Morgan shares his true story about how he overcame chronic depression and low self-esteem by learning how to be himself. Check out https://danielreesmorgan.com Get Dan's book - The Fundamentals of Fulfilment https://danielreesmorgan.com/free-ebook/

Jun 19, 201954 min

[#103] Confidence Coaching Session: Do I Need A Relationship?

Watch a live coaching session with Dan Munro and his friend Matt, as they discuss Matt's attempts to find a partner, and the neediness and attachment to outcomes that's getting in the way. If you enjoyed this and want to explore coaching for yourself, reach out to Dan dan@brojo.co.nz

Jun 12, 20191 hr 5 min

[#102] 10 Lessons I Learned From Hardcore Criminals

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ An in depth biography of Dan Munro's time as a probation officer, and how he learned the true nature of human psychology from some of the most dangerous predators in New Zealand.

May 22, 201958 min

[#101] Confidence Coaching Session: Overcoming Social Pressure, with Ron

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ Listen to coach Dan Munro have a session on social confidence with a guy named Ron. We explore how he struggles with social anxiety because he puts too much pressure on himself, and how he can break out of this pressure so that developing social skills is mor...

May 14, 20191 hr 5 min

100th Episode! Jon Brooks From HighExistence Talks Success And Confidence

In the 100th episode of the BROJO Online podcast, I interview HighExistence.com's creative director Jon Brooks on fatherhood, self-development, Pick Up, social anxiety, insecurities and the true recipe of success. KEY MOMENTS Start: Fatherhood and lessons in productivity 11:00 - What is HighExistence? 19:50 - Jon's clever approach to career development and purpose 23:00 - How Jon made the most of debilitating surgery and setbacks 26:30 - Jon's secret to becoming a massive online influencer 32:30...

May 09, 20191 hr 11 min

[#99] Being Genuine in Sales and Dating, with Dave Schendiman

Both Dave and I have had our business and dating lives transformed by the discovering of just being more honest. I randomly reached out to Dave on recommendation from one of my coaching clients, and we recorded our first ever conversation. We got straight into the deep stuff FAST. You'd usually have to pay good money to here business and dating tips like this, so enjoy as Dave freely shares his secrets. Skip ahead to any topic you'd prefer: First part is just chat getting to know each other [11:...

Apr 30, 20191 hr 10 min

[#98] People Pleaser: The uncomfortable truth about being a nice person

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ You might think you're a good person because you sacrifice your own needs to prioritise the needs of others. You might think of yourself as a nice person because you always cheer people up when they're feeling down. You might think of yourself as a kind perso...

Apr 23, 201940 min

[#97] Hatred: Exploring Your Dark Side

"I knew that in order to stop children from being molested, I needed to stop hating the people who did it. It was simply a practical step I needed to take." Can you imagine NOT hating pedophiles? What if I told you that your life and the lives of others would be IMPROVED by you letting go of this hatred? Who do you hate? Donald Trump, or Hilary Clinton? Religious zealots, or pompous atheist infidels? Animal abusers? Vegans? White people? Immigrants? Women? Your dad? In this episode we explore th...

Apr 16, 20191 hr 10 min

[#96] Why Religious People Are Unmoved by Atheist Arguments

Over the last few decades we've seen a huge increase in debates over religion, particularly since the rise of atheism, with proponents like Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens leading the debate against faith-based beliefs. However, these debates may not be achieving their goal. While many people are leaving their faith and embracing atheism, many others are becoming even more fundamentalist in reaction to this opposition, while others are simply switching to another equally unscientific paradig...

Apr 09, 201941 min

[#95] Honesty vs Truthfulness: How to Avoid Hurting Peoples Feelings

Most of us would like to be more honest, but we hesitate due to fear that doing so would hurt others or get us into trouble. But the problem is we often confuse an increase in honesty with increasing truthfulness. The truth can't hurt people - reality is benign. But the way you present your reality can be harsh, judgmental and unhelpfully inaccurate. In this episode, we explore how to increase your honesty without doing damage.

Apr 03, 201940 min

[#94] The 5 Rules of Healthy Masculinity (How to Be A Man)

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ We live in an age where being a masculine man is considered shameful. It's time to fight back against this hateful and unhelpful messaging. The world needs it's men back, to fight evil, role-model leadership, and take responsibility for solving problems. In t...

Mar 26, 201936 min

[#93] Be Yourself to Find a Partner, with Katya Morozova

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ Katya Morozova is a men's love and relationships coach based in USA. She focuses on helping successful men conquer that final frontier - creating a loving relationship with their ideal partner. In this episode, Katya shares her dark history with relationships...

Mar 19, 201957 min

[#92] Psychopaths: How to Protect Yourself from Predators

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ Up to 3% of the population are psychopaths, or at least highly psychopathic. These people are self-centred, lacking in conscience, ruthless and charming. They can enter your life and wreak havoc if you're unprepared.. and you won't see them coming. Listen as ...

Mar 06, 20191 hr 10 min

[#91] Nothing to Say? Things to talk about when you go blank

If you enjoyed this video, you can buy me a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/danthecoach Treat yourself to a copy of Dan Munro’s new book “THE NAKED TRUTH: Using Powerful Honesty to Enhance Your Confidence, Connections and Integrity” https://www.brojo.org/pub/the-naked-truth-honesty-confidence-connections-integrity If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn mor...

Feb 28, 201937 min

[#90]Trust And Betrayal - The Secret to Good Relationships

We're told our entire lives that relationships are based on trust. But what is trust? What does it mean to break it? Why are we so hurt by betrayal? Maybe you've never asked these questions before. Let's take a deep dive into the weird concept of trust, and explore why hoping for it is a one-way ticket to heartbreak.

Feb 20, 201935 min

[#89] You Are Not Special... But It's OK!

People-pleasers and perfectionists have something in common... they're both terrified of being insignificant. We all want to MATTER. We want to be remembered, to have an impact, and to be important. We're all obsessed with being GOOD ENOUGH. But why? What if it was OK to NOT be memorable, or important, or even good enough? In this vulnerable and personal episode, I explore my own fear of insignificance, as I try to let it all go...

Jan 23, 201926 min

[#88] How to Know if Your Connections Are Healthy

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ How healthy is your social circle, love life, and family connections? Many of us take what we can get, or are blinded by mental biases that trap us in less-than-ideal social connections. How are we to know when someone is unhealthy for us, particularly when i...

Jan 15, 201949 min

[#87] How a positive attitude literally saved my life... with Steve Lawton

Headfirst into a tree at 45mph. Multiple broken bones and serious head injuries, including a fractured sternum. Breathing through a tube... and now he's so grateful it happened! Meet an astonishing human being - Steve Lawton - as he describes how to create and apply an emotionally shameless positive attitude to overcome any pain, physical or psychological. For more on Steve and to get a copy of his book Head First, check out: https://stevehlawton.com

Dec 22, 20181 hr 15 min

[#86] Self-Discipline: How to Deal with Lost Motivation

Get your questions personally answered by the BROJO Coaching team here: https://www.brojo.org/ask There you are facing fears and pushing the boundaries. Maybe you’re moving forward in your career, or conquering social circle goals, or enhancing your health through exercise and nutrition. Everything is going well. Then, suddenly – seemingly out of nowhere – you just stop caring. Performance drops off and you find yourself procrastinating, feeling lost and confused. Where did all that motivation g...

Dec 13, 201811 min

[#85] What Game Of Thrones Teaches Us About Morality

What is the difference between right and wrong? How do you decide? What influences your ethics, morals and values? Your decisions on judging right from wrong will determine almost every element of both joy and suffering in your life. So how much thought have you given it? In this episode, I critique the modern principles of morality, and offer an alternative to rules, laws, religions and other forms of ethical guidance... based on Game of Thrones characters!

Dec 06, 201845 min

[#84] Overcoming Performance Anxiety in Bed

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ This one is for the men. Specifically, men who find sex and dating to be a struggle. The sexually inexperienced men; the guys who frequently experience anxiety-based erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation; the guys who can’t seem to get laid or fi...

Nov 27, 201828 min

[#83] The Late Night Show with Mike & Dan - Cognitive Biases

It's the BROJO Late Night Show with Mike & Dan - BROJO Founders and coaches. Each week Mike Wells and Dan Munro freestyle randomly about self-development, psychology and philosophy topics that have come up during the week, from books they're reading, clients they're coaching, and questions from the BROJO Community. This week, Mike is reading "Thinking Fast n Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, prompting a discussion on cognitive biases and how we are ruled by subconscious drives we aren't even aware o...

Nov 24, 20181 hr 15 min

[#56] Addicted to Facebook, Porn, Alcohol or Netflix?

If you enjoyed this podcast, get access to more of Dan's content and his powerful confidence-building email courses by joining the famous BROJO self-development community. Learn more here https://www.brojo.org/enrol ------------------------ We all have our vices. The problem is when we binge. Hours of our lives are lost in harmful, time-wasting activities like watching porn, getting drunk, playing video games, and smashing a whole tub of ice-cream. Why do we do it? And why does it feel so hard t...

Nov 21, 201844 min
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