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Jun 2, 2022 • 52min

Episode 281:Conscious Bro Talk with Jordan Bowditch

On this episode, we talked about: Don't take anything personal Seeking to understand rather than understood With awareness, comes choice Getting into your body Anti-game is the best game Connecting with people in general Being confident in what you deliver Being willing to take risks Having more connection with myself and others Supporting your desires Refusing to have certain conversations Supporting the entity of the relationship Being committed to the path with your partner Having family dynamics How you build your life it's up to you Being confident in your own integrity "So many people avoid changes because they want to be safe"   "I'm considerate, I'm very real, but I have a level of maturity"   "Nobody has taken sides, everybody is in this "everybody wins" mindset" Bio:  Men's performance & REALationship coach...social media 'influencer'...event/retreat host...BROlistic practitioner...world-class facilitator...kinda conscious comedian...BROfessional edu-tainer...and other expressions of a mostly somewhat #ConsciousBro?   There are at least ten thousand other things that describe Jordan, but this is a good place to start 😊😎   Jordan sometimes describe myself as the bridge between the esoteric and the generic: the self-righteous-woowoo-guru and the tangible YOU-dude-lady-person-thing 👰🏻‍♂️   A BROetic collection of wannabe spiritual-ish expressions combined with some solid, sageAF advice and a touch of inappropriate-but-kinda-also-welcomed BRO-man-child.   Holla if ya FEEL it 😱🕺🏻   Jordan facilitates elevated connection by creating safe places to not play it safe, incorporating bioenergetics, holistic health, interpersonal & sexual polarity dynamics, and social magnetism into his work/play.   How about THAT for some buzzwords.   More than anything, Jordan loves inspiring higher truths through humor and radical authenticity.   Jordan grew up half-CA, half-OH. A classic half-n-halfer with midwest small town roots and Southern California vibes. He lost track of the relatives and friends who housed him through adolescence, which created the clever chameleon that is JORDAN.    It takes a village to raise a Jordan Maurice Bowditch :)   Jordan's SMOKIN hot Queen BAEbskie of a wife (@thatsexchick on Insta, yo) and he founded Sex & Love Co., where they support like-hearted heroes in their sex, love and relationships. Their team is revolutionizing the industry.   It's stupidly dope and irresponsibly inspiring.   He also co-founded Mystic Misfit and was formerly National Educator (slash 'Chief Bulletproof Bro') at Bulletproof Nutrition - yes, like the coffee ;)   Mystic Misfit is a GROOVEment represented by The Mystic Misfit trio - Jordan, his older brother 'Rybo', and his best bud 'Kevskie'. They MC/facilitate events and host premiumAF personal development immersion experiences. They have been referred to as the Gurus of Fun and a conscious boy brand, which seems very accurate.   Jordan graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Marketing, a minor in International Studies and a prestigious masters in #fratlife (Sigma Chi fo life). Half kidding, mostly serious. He had an incredibly impactful fraternity experience where he learned a lot of impressive (if-I-do-say-so-my-damn-self) life, leadership, and biz skillz.   There ya have it, fine funky folks 🙌🏼   Sillily & SincerelyAF,   Jordan-this-guy-FUCKS Bowditch Your politically incorrect but still kinda @conscious.bro     You can follow and support Jordan at:  Web: www.sexandlove.co IG: @conscious.bro Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 26, 2022 • 56min

Episode 280: Action in Inaction and Inaction in Action with Mark Devine

On this episode, we talked about: Taking back control of my mind Guys shut down their emotions Your whole body is your mind Visualize how to do different things Learning how to meditate Breath, concentrate, meditate and breath again How to visualize success and have micro-goals Having more compassion and understanding Being compassionate to yourself and to others Having a balanced approached to life Balancing the yin and the yang Recognition of your intuition Slowing down and looking within Training the mind through training the body Having creativity and innovation Developing mental toughness in our life   "When you meditate, you train your mind and part of your mind is  your emotional body-mind"   "I went from "Mark wants to be a navy seal to Mark is a navy seal", I went from desire to certainty"   "I think you have to have the hard and the soft, the yin and the yang, and a balanced approach is the enduring approach"   About Mark: Mark is a highly sought after speaker, coach, author and makes frequent media appearances to discuss Seal's way of life Mark Divine is from upstate New York with a degree in economics from Colgate University and an MBA in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business. Mark's first career was with Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouse Coopers) as a Certified Public Accountant. Clients included luminous financial firms such as Solomon Brothers and Paine Weber. Four years after joining Coopers, Mark left behind the corporate world to pursue his vision to become an elite Navy SEAL officer. At 26 he graduated as honor-man (#1 ranked trainee) of his SEAL BUD/s class number 170. Mark served for nine years total on Active Duty and eleven as a Reserve SEAL, retiring as Commander in 2011. Mark embarked on his third career as an entrepreneur in 1996 by co-founding the successful Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) and founding the web e-commerce site www.NavySEALs.com. He later sold his interest in CBC, but continues to run NavySEALs.com as the leading website for gear and information about the SEALs. In 2006 he launched US Tactical, a government contracting business where he gained contracts with Naval Special Warfare Group ONE for training support and with the Navy Recruiting Command for a nationwide mentoring program for SEAL trainees. This latter program was credited with increasing the quality of Navy SEAL candidates and reducing the attrition rate at BUD/s by up to 5% and was the inspiration for SEALFIT. Mark was an adjunct professor of leadership at the University of San Diego, where he left a Ph.D. program due to the Iraq war Reserve call-up. In Baghdad with the SEALs again in 2004, he conducted a special study for the DOD on the role of the USMC in the Special Operations Community. Upon return home, he decided to focus fully on his business and family. Mark is an accomplished martial artist with black belts in Seido and Goju Ryu Karate, a military hand-to-hand combat certification in SCARS and senior ranking in Saito Ninjutsu. He is a teacher trained in Ashtanga Yoga, and created the innovative Unbeatable Warrior Yoga program taught to his students. After working with thousands of special ops candidates and professionals developing mental toughness, Mark self-published his first book Unbeatable Mind in 2011 and launched the at-home study program www.unbeatablemind.com. He is also the author of The Way of the SEAL published by Readers Digest and 8 Weeks to SEALFIT published by St. Martins Press. SEALFIT is uniquely effective at developing elite-level physical fitness and mental toughness. The program has helped thousands to operate at an entirely new level in their personal and professional lives and is used by military, first responders and sheepdog-like professionals of all stripes worldwide. Mark is a highly sought-after speaker for corporations where his Unbeatable Mind program is helping to forge mental toughness among business leaders. He lives in Encinitas, CA., several blocks from the SEALFIT Training Center, the 20,000 square foot facility where he enjoys training with his family and team.   You can follow and support Mark at:  Web: https://unbeatablemind.com/ IG: @realmarkdivine Podcast: The Mark Divine Show   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 24, 2022 • 14min

Episode 279: Are You the Hunter in Your Life

On this episode, we talked about: Being the confident hunter in our lives Pushing yourself to the next level Willing to do the hard work when nobody is looking In life, there is a risk to everything that we do Seeking comfort in the discomfort Letting others do the work Giving yourself the tools to be successful Inaction can still have action and vice versa "How are we willing to hunt in our lives for the things that we desire and to provide for ourselves and our family?"   "Nothing gets handed to you in this life, you have to do work for it, sometimes it's a little less work and sometimes it's a lot of work"   "You have to be willing to risk whatever is in your life that got you to this point, you have to seek comfort in the discomfort"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 19, 2022 • 17min

Episode 278: Why Dangerous is Good

On this episode, we talked about: Men are the protectors within society Showing up with confidence Learning to be dangerous Having good minds and souls Violence and criminality follow soft targets Knowing how to handle tough situations Great men can be dangerous men Control is not always a bad thing Making yourself a more capable men   "There have to be good men, dangerous men who are highly capable but who have big hearts and good intentions that are standing in the way of the villains"   "Criminals are fearful of the fact that there's somebody who can stand up against them"   " Knowing yourself, knowing that you can stand up against force, having that ability makes you a more well-rounded individual and men"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 17, 2022 • 52min

Episode 277: Defining the Alpha Within with Stefanos Sifandos

On this episode, we talked about: Exploring edges and challenging yourself Seeking validation from others Understanding who you really are inside Being authentically self-confident Having a form of protection for men Understanding who you really are Feeling comfortable in your body Standing for a common idea Feeling comfortable asking others Leaning into other men Your brothers are going to be mirrored to you Understanding what being an alpha means Activating your leadership and your alpha Having the confidence to speak your truth Knowing the definition of an alpha Feeling comfortable with others "Every man has the capacity to be very fierce in a masculine expression and women can be very fierce in a feminine expression"   "It's very important that we become the quantum with ourselves in all ways constantly because that's how we grow"   "The only way that we as a man can really tap into our pure delivered intention is to do our inner work and that means exploring ourselves"   About Stefanos: Stefanos Sifandos has worked with thousands of people from all over the world: Elite Special Forces soldiers, Olympic Gold Medalists, high-performing CEOs and entrepreneurs, world champion fighters, couples wanting to deepen and/or heal their relationship and individuals with substantial mental health issues. This broad-spectrum and deep exposure has granted him profound access into the human condition.  His mission is to be a voice for the voiceless; to assist individuals in actualizing the fullness of their potentiality; to relate consciously to each other with authentic love; to be a conscious steward of Earth and continue to evolve and expand the entirety of his being – this is his humble gift to humanity and to his own self. You can follow and support Stefanos at:  Web: https://stefanossifandos.com/ Activate Your Alpha Application: www.mpoweredbrotherhood.com/alpha  IG: @stefanossifandos    Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 12, 2022 • 54min

Episode 276: How to Come Back with Mike Van Pelt

On this episode, we talked about: Focusing on what's really going on in the hearth The media want to make money and hold your attention Reducing the time you spent on the internet Understanding your masculinity and what you feel Being around good quality people Intake good positive stuff Question things in books Opening your mind to opportunities You have to get curious We're on a constant training What's your vision in life? You have to look for your purpose How do you prepare for stuff? You have to work on your mental game Being a true man for your family "We have to separate fact from fiction and unfortunately, it requires a little work and effort, and sometimes we are not ready to make them"   "This is about your mental health: you will only be as good as the people you're around and the paper that you are reading"   "We never stop learning and we never stop evolving, when we do, we're dead"   About Mike: Mike Van Pelt, and is known as the Comeback Coach. His experience and passion for coaching, guiding, and mentoring men have come from his involvement in leading Christian men’s groups along with his own journey to take his life back and achieve success. In addition, he has served in leadership roles for most of my career, bringing over two decades of deep organizational expertise in account management, consulting, and leadership development.    More importantly, he is a man who has tried to go at it alone, failed to answer those deep-seated questions, and wondered what God had for him next. He found that he’s happier, more successful, and more focused when he’s not on a solo journey and has tools to help him get to his destination.   His purpose is to help serve men who have misinterpreted their lives. He believes men want success and satisfaction in every area of their lives, and they are looking for a roadmap of discovery back to their hearts and minds. His goal is to be an instrument of guidance and healing and to lift the heavy heart loads that many men carry. With our coaching program's proven techniques, he will give you new ways to do more with your talents, your knowledge, and your life.  You can follow and support Mike at:  Web: https://www.startyourcomebackstory.com/   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 11, 2022 • 12min

Episode 275: How Prepared Are You?

On this episode, we talked about: Having the ability to protect Understanding your emotions Start to arm ourselves internally Being able to be honest with who we are Evolving from the old ways of masculinity Preparedness is a never-ending process   "How are you preparing yourself internally, psychologically and emotionally? Do you understand your emotions and honor them?"   "You can't protect other people when you can't even sit there and protect yourself emotionally, energetically and mentally"   "If you want to protect your family, you have to be armed with the tools to protect yourself and really get to the root of things and make changes"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 6, 2022 • 52min

Episode 274: Being a Man of Action with Kristofer Healey

On this episode, we talked about: Kristofer's story of being a Special Agent Wanted to walk away when it was right for me Having the heart in the right place Making the decision to change Honoring myself first Finding my purpose Leaning into what makes you happy Having my job done and bringing the results Federal Law works between a region Creating an identity for you Having a support system How to approach marriage issues Be passionate about your partner How you show up to your family and how you serve   "This is a path that I can continue down and I can be successful and independent, choosing this for myself"   "I want to be a different person for my family and I want to be somebody who is a first responder for my children and wife"   "You have to take the time to find what really makes you happy and lean into it"   About Kristofer: Kristofor Healey is a husband, father, entrepreneur and a former Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security who has more than 15 years of experience in federal law enforcement as a Top-Secret clearance holder conducting large scale, multi-defendant investigations and high-risk tactical operations, domestically and overseas.      As a Special Agent, Healey served in his agency’s Major Fraud and Corruption Unit, served on various federal task forces, testified in state and federal criminal proceedings as a Subject Matter Expert on tele-fraud, and has been a featured speaker at law enforcement and industry conferences and training academies, as well as an overseas representative on behalf of the U.S. Government.    Healey’s criminal investigative work has been featured in national media profiles and his work investigating the India based call center networks targeting American citizens is the subject of a Campside Media serial podcast premiering in June 2022 that chronicles his team’s identification, arrest and extradition of the creator of the IRS telephone scam.   Healey has been in the fitness and personal development space for more than a decade, coaching thousands of athletes to achieve their fitness goals and cross finish lines from 5K to Ironman.  Through his program, "The Indispensable Man," he is passionate about giving men the skills, tactics and mindset necessary to overcome their obstacles, find the greatness within themselves and become the first responder for their families.    You can follow and support Kris at:  IG: @team_healey Offerings: https://linktr.ee/krhealey   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 3, 2022 • 22min

Episode 273: Actually Improving Your Sex Life

On this episode, we talked about: Improving communication improves sex life Get communicative with your partner Feeling seen and heard Improving communication and holding space Being worthy of what you desire Confidence is attractive Allowing your partner to drop the masculine Showing confidence in the decisions you make   "Use your words, use your thoughts, your emotions and feelings so you can communicate better"   "Women want to feel that you actually give them the attention and emotional state to open up to you"   "Confidence will show up in your relationship and will allow you to have a better sex life"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 28, 2022 • 55min

Episode 272: Transforming Shame and Guilt with Zach Blakeney

On this episode, we talked about: No education around porn Hiding is the beginning of the addiction Learning about the mand and re-mapping Emotional addiction to shame and guilt The feeling of shame and unworthiness Acceptance, understanding and forgiveness Stepping into acceptance Pride is the biggest limitation of growth Being afraid to experience Taking ownership of your guilt Taking responsibility for your emotions Fear creates a wall of transparency Understanding how to expand your presence and power Being as authentic as you can "What you hide from others, is what you're technically hiding to yourself as you project outside this image of who you want to be"   "Acceptance is the beginning of healing, you cannot heal anything that you don't accept that is true"   "Guilt and shame are not bad emotions, they are powerful emotions, if you make a mistake, feel guilty, that's what it's there for"   About Zach: Zack Blakeney is a peak performance and freedom coach who helps men transform porn addiction into peace, purpose, and prosperity. His Red Pill Method© blends science-based methodology, emotional intelligence with consciousness truth that rapidly shifts limiting beliefs, alchemizes shame and guilt into love and gratitude, and creates lasting healing of addiction.    You can follow and support Zack at:  1-ON-1 Coaching: https://taketheredpill.io/unplug  The Red Pill Method© Unplugging Ambitious Men from the Matrix: https://www.redpillmethod.com/unplug  The Red Pill Method© Guiding Men to Beat Porn Addiction for Good: https://taketheredpill.io/unplug    FREE OFFERS Telegram Group for Men Healing Porn Addiction: https://t.me/+zItkdq5WnThhMzk5  Porn Addiction Quiz: https://taketheredpill.io/quiz  Invincible Intelligence Assessment: https://invincible.club/lite   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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