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. Su...
Nov 14, 2016•34 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 09, 2016•5 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 07, 2016•30 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast 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.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 ...
Nov 02, 2016•10 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast 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.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Connor asks: What i...
Oct 31, 2016•54 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast 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.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 lis...
Oct 26, 2016•13 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 24, 2016•30 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 17, 2016•46 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast 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.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questio...
Oct 06, 2016•46 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Sep 26, 2016•39 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 19, 2016•48 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast 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.com...
Sep 12, 2016•48 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 02, 2016•46 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 29, 2016•44 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Aug 22, 2016•49 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast 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 throu...
Aug 15, 2016•46 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast 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 co...
Aug 08, 2016•47 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Aug 01, 2016•36 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 25, 2016•32 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast 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] W...
Jul 18, 2016•32 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Jul 11, 2016•39 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jul 04, 2016•50 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 27, 2016•59 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Jun 20, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jun 13, 2016•52 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jun 06, 2016•31 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast 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/discove...
May 31, 2016•42 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 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 s...
May 24, 2016•32 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
May 17, 2016•27 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast 
