Today I speak with host of the UK's number 1 rated Health and Fitness Podcast, Coach, Teacher, and Writer, Mr Ben Coomber. Becoming a new Dad is daunting to say the least but it's something we all go through. I speak to Ben about his first few months of fatherhood during lock down. The way in which we interact with our children in those early years and why it has such an impact; and Why Diet and Nutrition is a lot simpler than some would have you believe and how finding good information is key *...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast I am joined today by former Soldier, Adventure & Endurance Athlete, Author and Charity Fundraiser Jordan Wylie to discuss Making your Mark on the World. Jordan's extreme feats of endurance to raise money for charity have taken him across the world to some of the most dangerous places on the planet. I find out from Jordan: What drives him to carry out such extreme feats of physical and mental endurance How positive action is such a big thing for him rather than simply talking about doing stuff Th...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by Adventurer, Ultra Athlete, Author and Former Marine Akshay Nanavati. Most of us want an easy life, its just human nature but in avoiding fear and suffering do we can actually close ourselves off to all the meaning, fulfilment and accomplishment that life has to offer. I discuss with Akshay: 1. How so many of us run away from suffering nowadays in the hope of finding bliss in comfort 2. Why finding your worthy struggle in life and focusing on this is key 3. Why the self help ...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by sought after speaker and bestselling author Bob Burg of the Go Giver series of books to discuss Being a Man of Value in Challenging Times With shaky economic forecasts there has never been a time when giving, adding value and stepping up for your organisations and clients is so important. I discuss with Bob as we delve into. The 5 elements of value you should focus on Why you should consider yourself as somebody of value How value is in the eye of the beholder The specific s...
Jul 22, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast I am joined today by political activist, campaigner, author and marketing consultant Matt O’Connor. Think back to 2001 in the UK and you will remember Dads dressed up as Superhero’s scaling public buildings and taking direct action over how fathers were treated in the Family Courts. That organisation was called Fathers for Justice and it’s founder was today's guest Matt O’Connor. Never before had the UK seen such direct action since the Suffragette movement a century earlier. Fast Forward almost...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by Ed Tronick PhD and Claudia M. Gold MD who are Authors of a new Book - The Power of Discord. Ed is a developmental neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, Claudia is a practitioner in general and behavioural paediatrics, and author of a number of books on the subject. Discord and disagreement is a fundamental part of the human experience and non more so than at this time in history - no one likes to be in conflict with another person or group but my discussion with today's ...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast I am joined today by psychotherapist, family therapist, Author, blogger and podcaster Dr. Robert Glover. Do you remember that kid at school who all the girls loved but was always firmly in the friend zone? Many guys just like this have grown up into men who despite doing everything right in their relationships to please their spouses, get very little in return. Dr Glover's pioneering book No More Mr Nice Guy continues to increase in sales year on year despite being nearly two decades old which s...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today is Author, Podcaster, former Royal Marines Sniper and coach to Men and Dads, James Boardman Mankind and specifically Dads are going through a time of great upheaval especially during and since lockdown and the polarising time in which we now live. With societal expectations changing and the work/live balance more under pressure than it’s ever been, many Dads are finding themselves starved of purpose and fulfilment right now. In my conversation with James we delve in the circumstan...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am massively privileged to be joined by Mark Ormrod, Royal Marine Commando, Triple Amputee, Invictus Games Medallist, Author, Coach and Amazon Prime Film Star. Mark lost both legs above the knee and his right arm above the elbow in Afghanistan in 2007, but far from it holding him back his recovery and impact since then has been an inspiration to all those that follow him as he lives up to his hashtag and Mantra #No Limits We delve into the part gratitude did and still does play in Mark's...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast I am joined by Andy Torbet who is a Cave Diver, Sky Diver, Author, Presenter, Film Maker, and Explorer (not to mention a Military Career and Degree in Zoology) We all know that we should be spending more time in nature but lockdown presented a unique experiment where men cut off from their tribes ventured out into the forests, farmlands and fresh air and found a surprising antidote to the stress of lockdown. In this episode we unravel this and much more, discussing Andy's upbringing in the Highl...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode I am joined by one of the worlds experts on listening - Oscar Trimboli. A sough after keynote speaker, Award Winning Podcaster and Author of the book Deep Listening. With the rapid pace of the world and electronic distraction at an all time high it has never been more challenging to slow down and listen to what those around us are saying be it in intimate relationships, families, the community or workplace. In out discussion today Oscar and I really get to the bottom of what is s...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by Army Veteran, Best Selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Brian Wood M.C. After a 16 year military career as a Colour Sergeant in British Army with tours in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan Brian was a leader and commander of other men on many occasions and has seen first hand the battles of war. In our conversation we delve into how the military life can give you incredible life skills to cope with uncertain and unpredictable times just like a virus pandemic (right now). Bria...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paul McGregor is a speaker, business owner, podcaster and writer who cares deeply about mental health. Paul's Dad Neil took his own life when he was just 18 and in Paul's book Man Up Man Down he unveils the impact it had on him, how he rebuilt his life in the aftermath and the journey he has been on in making sense of life, death and his own mind. This very relatable episode lifts the veil on how young men find coping strategies to deal with loss and trauma and how those very strategies are what...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today is John Marrone, who is an Speaker, Podcaster and High Performance Coach. Having led a life of drugs, addiction and partying for many years John ended up in jail. He began to turn his life around and now 10 years on from this he helps others do the same. John and I discuss the moment he decided to make some changes, the process he began to follow, and the key steps you need to take in terms of aligning actions and thoughts. There is a ton of valuable tips in this conversation like...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today is Drew Linsalata, who is an Author, Podcaster and expert on Anxiety and Panic Disorders. Having suffered from Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia for 20 years himself Drew has first hand experience of what it means to suffer from this group of mental disorders, and the steps needed to begin recovery. Drew and I delve into what a panic attack is, how what you are doing is probably making it worse and how fear plays such a massive part in the process. We deconstruct how the huma...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by Dave Cottrell from Mindset by Dave who is a coach, speaker, podcaster and mental health advocate (he's also a Dad himself). Mindset is a hot topic these days, particularly in a society where bad news sells and people are torn down rather than build up. Staying positive, optimistic and upbeat is challenging but not important in this environment and there is a myriad of techniques you can use to your advantage. Dave and I discuss, the flawed way we think about ourselves as hum...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by Tanner Guzy of Masculine Style and Author of the Appearance of Power. The generational step change in style we have seen in the past 3 decades has left many men in a total quandary when it comes to what they should wear. On the one hand they want to present the right image without looking too stuffy, whilst at the same time not looking like they have just come off the beach. Tanner and I discuss how to cultivate your own style, how style differs from fashion, why you can mak...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest on today's episode is Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University Robin Dunbar With the modern world having such an impact on our mental health and relationships, many are now asking whether human beings are in fact designed to thrive in the environment of large scale societies. Robin Dunbar has spent decades studying this and many other aspects of how primates and human beings have evolved and adapted. I find out from Robin the effect that large scale societies have had o...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I speak with renowned Sex and Relationship expert Athol Kay. With so many men and women struggling to reignite the the sex and intimacy that was once a feature of their early relationship, Athol has spent over a decade coaching, blogging, vlogging and writing about the dynamic between men and women. In this second of a two part episode I find out from Athol why women get incredibly turned off by their husbands following them around, how this unbalances a relationship and why addressing red...
Mar 16, 2020•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I speak with renowned Sex and Relationship expert Athol Kay. With so many men and women struggling to reignite the the sex and intimacy that was once a feature of their early relationship, Athol has spent over a decade coaching, blogging, vlogging and writing about the dynamic between men and women. In this first of a two part episode I find out from Athol where exactly relationship are at in 2020 and how we inherit a lot of our relationship norms unconsciously from our parents.
Mar 09, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast My Guest today is Speaker, Author, and Divorce Coach Sara Davison With a large proportion of marriages still ending in divorce Sara and I discuss the practical steps you can take to get through your divorce, why kindness and respect are so important to ongoing relations, and how you can embrace your new life. We also delve into why Divorce should be a last resort and the things you can do if your marriage is on the brink.
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by Champion of Dads, Author and Personal Trainer Mr Dan Fallon. Dan and I discuss how you can take a different approach to fitness and fat loss after having children, the easy things you can do to burn calories daily and a number of practical steps to ensure you become a fit dad rather than a fat dad. We also discuss the overwhelming amount of information right now and why its essential to stick to just one thing at a time to overcome this.
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling lost going into midlife? I speak to my guest Andrew G. Marshall today about what many Dads and men go through, the reasons why we arrive at this point, the practical steps you can take to navigate this tricky part of live, and why asking yourself some tough questions now can lead to a life of purpose and meaning.
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On todays episode I speak to Chris Ducker - Mr Youpreneur himself and find out from him why you need to be delegating more, the steps you can take to regain your high value time and why it took him to the brink of total burnout before he realised he simply couldn't do everything. We also discuss how you can embrace using virtual staff and how to hire for the role, wherever in the world your ideal candidate is.
Feb 10, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast My Guest today is Speaker, Author, Podcaster and Moment Maker Mr Jon Vroman. Jon and I delve into how you can be present in the current moment, how founding the Front Row Foundation changed Johns live and cultivating a purpose driven life whilst at the same time earning a living.
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