The Better Man Podcast

Men have a tendency to believe that their sexual health is an optional part of their overall health. But, as you’ll learn in this episode, it’s actually an essential part to holistic wellness.    Why don’t more men talk about it then?    Well, most of us were raised in a way that either neglected the role sexual health plays in overall wellness or completely stigmatized sexual desire as “bad.”    This mistake carries significant consequences for men: They feel intense shame around sexual desire, their sexual abuse cases go unnoticed, and the sexual harm they experienced (which is something every man goes through) never gets discussed.    In other words, neglecting and stigmatizing sexual wellness causes men to fall into destructive and self-sabotaging behaviors. At least that’s what today’s guests, Scott and Chris from the We Got Balls Podcast, have discovered since launching their raw and real community for men.     Scott and Chris have both battled sexual trauma and were left unimpressed and frustrated by the typical healing modalities. That’s what led them to create the We Got Balls Podcast as well as their own men’s group to help other men heal from their sexual trauma and become better men for it.    Here’s what Scott and Chris share in this episode:    Why is it so uncomfortable to talk about sex?  The difference between sexual abuse and sexual harm (and why they both happen more often than you think)  The alarming age when boys first watch porn    And so much more!    Other highlights include:   The controversial reason why men get sexually abused as much as, if not more often than, women (7:05)  How sexual trauma resurfaces in your adult life (and how to actually deal with deep pangs of shame before they undermine your marriage) (12:05)  Why a culture that’s generally hostile to masculinity creates toxic masculinity (and how to embrace masculinity without being toxic) (13:26)  Why it’s no longer possible to protect your child from pornography (and how to prepare them for it so they don’t get sexually harmed or worse) (25:39)  The single most neglected part of holistic wellness that’s silently sabotaging men’s lives (29:45)  Why even the best-intentioned religious teachings on sex backfire and create intense sexual traumas (33:04)  The “Identity Shift” secret for permanently changing your destructive behaviors (36:12)    Listen now!   Resources mentioned on this episode:    1. Subscribe to the We Got Balls Podcast hosted by Scott and Chris on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@WeGotBallsPod    2. Buy Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer (the book mentioned in this episode) on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3QRkif2     Other important links:    Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

If you’re trying to lose weight, do you have a plan for when you plateau? Or when you travel?    While these might be the last things on your mind at the beginning of your weight loss journey, they can sneak up on you. And having a plan can be the difference between keeping the weight off or putting it back on.    Today’s guest, David, knows all about the ups and downs of a weight loss journey. After his daughter was born, he ballooned up to 300 pounds. After realizing he had to be there for his daughter, he made some dieting tweaks and lost 50 pounds.    Problem is, he plateaued for years… until recently! Today, he weighs less than he ever had since his daughter’s been born… his aches and pains have vanished… and he’s far happier than he ever remembered being.    And you know what?    Since David travels frequently for work, he’s also cracked the code to maintain your weight while traveling.    If you’re struggling to lose weight, or just need a dose of inspiration from someone who’s been in your shoes, listen now.    Here’s what David and I share in this episode:    How to travel without gaining weight  Why it’s possible to lose weight and still feel crappy  How to create the right environment - in your home and at work - to make losing weight easier    And more.    Other highlights include:   How David lost 50 pounds after realizing he couldn’t pick up his daughter’s toys without losing his breath (and how he rekindled his weight loss journey after plateauing) (3:16) Why Man Flow Yoga eliminated David hip and lower back pain (when walking, other yoga classes, and even lifting weights didn’t help) (9:10)  How “bribing” yourself when you can’t find the motivation to start a weight loss journey can kick you into gear (18:20)  Why you need less time strength training than you probably think (23:36)  This simple “Worth It” mindset protects your health and fitness from spiraling out of control when you travel (24:51)  A simple and surprisingly effective way to calm your anxiety down (34:27)    Listen now!   Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Everyone knows that working out consistently is one of the most important things you can do for your longevity, your health, and your mood.    But knowing this doesn’t make working out any easier. If that was the case, nobody would be overweight, have back or joint pain, or have low self-esteem.    Turns out, there are certain emotional saboteurs—in the form of limiting beliefs and insidious, subconscious mindsets—that wreck your “fitness quotient,” or FQ - before you even begin!    But perhaps nobody else on the planet understands the deeper, emotional causes of self-sabotage in fitness better than today’s guest: Carl Daikeler, co-founder of BODi (fka Beach Body).     Carl helped create some of the most popular workout programs of all time (P90X, Insanity, 21 Day Fix) by understanding the deeper reasons behind self-sabotage and inconsistency.    In today’s show, Carl shares some of the most powerful strategies to improve your “health-esteem,” your FQ, and become more consistent with exercise.    Here’s what Carl and I share in this episode:    How to “trick” your brain into looking forward to and enjoying exercise  Why nothing will motivate you more than visiting an assisted living facility  How to become aware of (and eventually conquer) the deeper, emotional barriers that keep you from being consistent    And so much more.    Other highlights include:   This story about an assisted living facility might just scare you enough to make fitness a top priority (even if you’ve been inconsistent in the past) (9:22)  The “explore life” secret for actually looking forward to working out (10:28)  Why your “FQ” may be more important for your longevity and wellness than IQ or EQ (14:00)  How to find ways to trick yourself into enjoying exercise (especially if it’s always the last thing you want to do) (15:02)  Why believing your fitness routine is selfish is an excuse to be lazy (17:19)  Why taking Ozempic or other GLP-1’s without combining it with strength-building exercise and protein consumption is a grave mistake (19:23)  A few dirt-simple tweaks to your lifestyle that make a significant impact to your “health-esteem” (20:14)   A deep, unconscious mindset that actively works against you to sabotage your fitness (and how to become aware of it… and conquer it) (25:22)  This Jedi mindset trick turns your negative limiting beliefs into empowering absolute truths (28:38)    Listen now!   Guest Bio:    Carl Daikeler is a visionary entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, leading innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With a career spanning over four decades, Daikeler has been a trailblazer, pioneering unconventional and highly effective methods to help individuals reach their health and fitness goals. Daikeler co-founded Beachbody in 1998, now known as BODi, which has expanded into a powerhouse of fitness and nutrition tools under his leadership over the last 26 years. The brand is celebrated for its iconic programs such as P90X, Insanity, and 21 Day Fix, and its profound impact on millions worldwide.    Over the years, Daikeler has overseen the development of continued innovation resulting in massive growth, including the creation of Shakeology, the world’s first superfood nutrition shake that has sold over a billion servings. He also hosts "The BODi Experience" podcast, is a successful Broadway theater producer winning three Tony awards, and a tech investor. You can connect with Carl Daikeler more through his Instagram at @carldaikeler and LinkedIn.   Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Let’s be honest: Exercising isn’t always exciting and fun. If it were, consistency would be an afterthought instead of an uphill struggle.    But what if you actually looked forward to your next workout?    That’s what happened to Kevin, today’s guest…    Kevin, like myself and many other Members, was a theater kid growing up.  (You’ll have to listen to the episode to learn about which embarrassing play I acted in during my senior year…) Like many theater kids, Kevin had subconsciously boxed himself into the “theater kid” mentality for most of his life. So, he never felt like a fitness person: Not when he lost 15 pounds in 60 days Not when he overcame his “gymtimidation” and tacked on muscles that his wife noticed before he did And not even when he signed up for Man Flow Yoga, which raised his “fitness awareness,” improved everything he was doing in the gym, and led to him losing 40 pounds   Any one of these accomplishments on their own tells me that Kevin was an athlete or a fitness person. But it didn’t sink in for him until, well, he attended the Man Flow Yoga Weekend Workshop in Chicago last year.  In Chicago, he had a pivotal mindset shift that made him think of himself as a fitness person. Since then, he’s enjoyed (almost) every workout, crushed every goal he’s set for himself, and stopped falling into the deadly comparison trap.  Kevin shares several nuggets of wisdom in this episode that apply no matter where you are on your fitness journey. For example:  Why focusing on results sabotages an otherwise effective fitness plan  How changing your relationship with food can make weight loss feel effortless  The secret to seeing exercise as fun and exciting instead of like a chore    And more!   Other highlights include: 2 questions to ask yourself before your next meal that conditions you to eat healthier (5:13)  Why it’s easy to eat as many as 4,000 to 5,000 calories per day without even realizing it (and what to do if you catch yourself in this situation) (5:36)  How just walking can light a fire under you and inspire a snowball effect to your fitness (7:41)  Why it’s almost easier to start a weight loss journey when you’re bigger (hint: you can lose weight rapidly with just a few simple tweaks) (8:11)  The weird way thirst and boredom disguise themselves as hunger (9:55)  How yoga helped Kevin stop waking up with Charlie horses in the middle of the night (even after he lost 50 pounds and went to the gym consistently) (18:41)  How to convince your mind that you won’t be judged at the gym like it thinks (these 3 things will help you get over any “gymtimidation”) (22:16)  This mindset shift stops exercise from feeling like a chore and actually makes it exciting and fun (29:13)    Listen now!   Resources mentioned on this episode:    Man Flow Yoga Events: Want to experience an identity shift that makes you look forward to working out like Kevin did? Grab a ticket to our upcoming in-person events for 2025 below:  1. Chicago, IL: August 23-24 - Weekend Workshop. Grab your ticket here.  2. Phoenix, AZ: August 29-31 - Fit Father Project Live (I’ll be leading yoga sessions and running a booth at the event…). Grab your ticket here.  3. Washington, DC: September 13-14 - Man Flow Yoga Wellness Weekend with Coach Jesse & Coach Patrick. Grab your ticket here. 4. Austin, TX: October 18-19 - Weekend Workshop. Grab your ticket here.    Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

What is possible if you recognize that you are a gift and always have been?   Well, according to today’s repeat guest, Dr. Dain Heer, this recognition aligns you with the infinite being you forgot you are.    I know this might sound a little woo-woo, but tapping into this infinite energy can shut your inner critic up, help you reframe mistakes and leave them in the past, and eliminate all of your fears and limiting beliefs.    (Don’t believe me? I go through a truncated version of his mindset protocol during the episode… I encourage you to follow along and then make up your mind afterwards.)    Despite the spiritual nature of this episode, there are real-world ramifications that can make you happier, more fulfilled, and less judgy. In fact, just listening to it can open up an infinite amount of possibilities.    All you have to do is be willing and open to it.    Dain and I cover a lot in this episode, including:   The myth of fear (and why it’s a choice to let your fears shape your entire existence)  Dain’s oddball “Clearing Statement” technique that requires nothing from you besides a willingness to try life differently How to instantly tell truth from lies (even within yourself)  Why a Judgy Mindset crushes the infinite being you are    And so much more.    Here are some more highlights:   The sneaky way a judgement mindset subtly poisons consciousness itself (and simple technique to instantly tell if you’re being judgy - to yourself or others) (1:59)  How to reframe your choices, including crushing mistakes, in a way that cuts off the insidious judgement cycle (7:22)  This mindset tool will sound like absolute gobbly goop (until you actually use it) (7:57)  Why Dain believes that 98% of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and judgements don’t actually belong to you (and how understanding this allows you to unclench your mental fists) (11:39)  How to let go of your 3 biggest limiting beliefs right now - with only a pen and a piece of paper (19:28)   Watch Dain take me through his “POC-POD” method for clearing my own limiting beliefs about productivity and success (and follow along if you can with your own limiting beliefs) (24:07) Are you controlled by fear (like most humans are)? Dain proves why fear does NOT exist at (36:56)    Listen now!   Resources mentioned on this episode:    1. Go to https://DrDainHeer.com to claim Dain’s free gift to you, Waking Up Miraculously.    2. Also, since International Being You Day is coming up on June 22, 2025, Dain wants to invite you to a FREE event he’s hosting on Being You Day.    Join Dain’s Being You Day Event (virtually) here: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/international-being-you-day/ (Or, if you’re in Mexico City, you have an open invitation to attend!)    3. If you want to access all of Access Consciousness’s trainings, which have helped raise the individual and collective consciousness of humans for the past 25 years, go to https://access.me for incredible savings.    4. Dain creates an absurd amount of content designed to help you play the game of life on an easier setting.    Follow his socials below:    Instagram: @dainheer YouTube: Dr. Dain Heer   Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

This episode is the season finale of Season 5, where I focused exclusively on interviewing Man Flow Yoga Members about their fitness journey.    I wanted to talk to down to earth guys who were making actual improvements in their health to help you understand what other men are doing to get healthier.    While some Members had life-saving stories, others were struggling with their health and fitness or still on their journey to their healthiest self.    But each Member Interview had at least one thing in common: At some point, the guys I interviewed had some sort of significant event that led them to say, enough is enough.    And from there, they started making small changes that snowballed into significant improvements in their quality of life.     I hope this Member Interview Series inspired and motivated you. And most importantly, I hope it made you realize that you’re not alone.    Here’s what I’m sharing in this episode:    The biggest takeaways from the Member Interview Series  Why slow and gradual change is the most effective long-term strategy What’s coming up in the next season of the Better Man Podcast    Other highlights include:   Why you don’t have to lose 100 pounds to significantly improve your quality of life (1:21)  What other Man Flow Yoga Members found most helpful from the Member Interview series (3:30) The biggest stumbling block most men encounter on their fitness journey (and how the Man Flow Yoga Community helps you conquer it) (6:09)  How to “borrow” success and motivation and confidence from others (7:00)    Listen now!   Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Today’s guest, our web developer Richard, has practiced Man Flow Yoga longer than any other person. He watched a few of my first ever YouTube workouts… and 12 years later, he’s still doing Man Flow Yoga 3-5x a week.    Even though he hates working out!    Since Richard has been doing Man Flow Yoga workouts for so long—and because he used the workouts to recover quicker and almost return full functionality to his knee after getting diagnosed with a rare cancer in his knee—he’s chock-full of wisdom, especially if you don’t feel like being healthy all the time.    My favorite part about Richard’s story is how he isn’t healthy all the time. He misses workouts and eats unhealthy foods sometimes. But he stays kind to himself (which used to be his biggest struggle before his cancer changed his perspective).    Despite his general aversion to working out, he’s mastered his body and mind and uses some never-before-heard tricks, like his "Arbitrary Goals” trick, to inspire himself to exercise consistently.    If you want to know more about the Man Flow Yoga lore, you struggle with being kind to yourself when you misstep, or you just secretly hate working out like Richard does but know it’s essential to a healthy life, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode.    Here’s what Richard shares:    How to workout consistently even if you hate it and don’t feel endorphins from it  Why yoga prepares your body for ANY kind of strength movements  The importance of self-compassion (and how to build it if you have none)  How to be okay with failure    And so much more, including…    How to incorporate fitness into your life even if you don’t think of yourself as an athletic person (2:30)  The weird way in-person yoga classes expect you to know how to move your muscles (and how this causes injuries for men) (4:06)  How Richard built a consistent exercise habit (even though he still does not enjoy working out) (6:13)  Why yoga sped up Richard’s recovery and gave him nearly full function of his knee after developing a rare type of cancer in his knee (7:56)  How losing too much weight can make you feel worse (and how to figure out your ideal weight) (15:49)  The "Arbitrary Goals” trick to build consistency when you’re just starting to exercise (17:57)  How to have great posture even if you’re hunched over a laptop or book all day like a gargoyle (20:51)  The single best way to start your day that prevents the sands of time from sabotaging your body (22:24)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (3:45) Man Flow Yoga was one of those ones that was like, I could do that at home by myself. I had  tried classes before and they weren't ever really my jam. I don't like the music that a lot of yoga classes have.  (6:46) I have never felt endorphins from working out.  (20:06) Right now I'm doing kettlebell training five times a week. And I am  doing complex, heavy movements. But because I also do yoga three to five times a week, I can come in and I’m the only one who’s not sure. It made me realize, “Oh, I can do things and feel fine afterwards because I have done other things, like yoga, to make me feel fine.” (22:25) If you could have a different keyboard setup, that could potentially improve posture. Or you could just do yoga in the morning. (23:53) Yoga prepares you for a lot of other strength movements just because it's the core. It's being aware of what your body is doing and where your body is moving and the planes of movement your body goes through. And that kind of branches off into almost every other type of thing you're doing—whether it's martial arts or Olympic lifting or kettles or throwing hucking logs. (28:32) Treat yourself with self-compassion. Just be kind to yourself. In everything. It's okay. If you fall off the wagon, you didn’t, you're just on a little detour. It's fine. If you eat a whole cake, it's fine. It was probably a great cake. Enjoy it.  (30:39) The first step at being really good at something is being really bad at it. (34:35) Progress isn't a straight line. It's a series of ups and downs. Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Today’s guest, Will, has struggled with his health his entire life. At six months old, he was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, and he’s been followed by medical baggage since.  About a year or so ago, after a major pacemaker removal and surgery,  Will’s doctor accidentally put in a hospital code that treated him as ultra obese, which his insurance didn’t cover.  After this, Will realized that nobody was coming to save him. That’s when he put his health in his own hands.  And Will’s had several wins and obstacles along the way. At one point, he worked out consistently for almost 90 days straight. But he also realized that he put too much on his plate at once with other areas of his health and had to step back. Despite the various setbacks he’s encountered, Will’s not giving up. He’s continuing to put one foot in front of the other and conquering any obstacles he encounters.  If you also struggle with weight loss, consistency, nutrition, or anything else that’s preventing you from being your healthiest self, Will’s story will inspire you.    In this episode, Will shares:  How to stop relying on the crutch of the healthcare system The overlooked importance of sleep and how to improve your sleep  Why overwhelm is your biggest enemy to better health (and why so many men fall into this trap in several different ways)    And more. Other highlights include: The downside of an ultra specialized health care system (7:29) How listening to too many voices and experts can prolong your journey to better health (8:53)  Simple tools that Will used to work out consistently for almost 90 straight days (12:51)  How connecting your daily energy levels to your nutrition helps make eating healthier a habit (24:36)  Why balancing several ways to improve your health at once leads to burn out (and how to better manage your health journey) (27:03)  Can going to a yoga studio as a bigger man hurt your progress? Will explains what happened to him at (31:19)  How to be your own advocate in the healthcare system (and why this is a crucial step for making the healthcare you receive actually work for you) (37:18)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (3:58) The moment that the insurance stopped covering me, I realized that I no longer had that crutch of the health care system to take care of me and I needed to jump in and save myself. (15:29) I know at the end of a workout, I'm going to feel better than when I started it. (24:48) If I eat a bigger meal than I really should, I’ll feel bloating and other gut symptoms. And it makes me even more sluggish than normal. But when I’m watching what I eat and spreading my meals out correctly, I'm not as tired and my energy levels are more even throughout the day.  (30:27) If you try to take on everything all at once, you're gonna burn out quicker and you're gonna go two steps back. So you might as well just take the baby steps. Other important links: Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Today’s guest, Thomas, is pretty new to Man Flow Yoga. He’s only been doing it for a few months—and unlike most guests, his fitness journey started a couple of years before discovering Man Flow Yoga.  One day, when his hand was full with various medications he had to take because of type 2 diabetes and adult ADHD, he realized that if his life continued on this track, he might not be here in 20 years.  And so, he started taking baby steps: First he started walking every day. Then he joined Fit Father Project and dialed in his nutrition. And now he’s doing Man Flow Yoga consistently and preparing to incorporate strength training for the first time in his life.  But his journey wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, he had several setbacks—like losing 50 pounds then gaining 35 pounds of it back due to seasonal depression—that threatened to take him off his journey altogether.  Fortunately, Thomas had community support behind him that encouraged him to give himself the grace he deserved. He also learned different ways to “hack” his adult ADHD without risking his long-term health.  If you’ve fallen off the wagon or have a tendency to be your biggest critic, Thomas’s story is exactly what you need to hear today.     In this episode, John shares:    How to give yourself grace (and why this is the most important “skill” for your long-term health)  The weird behaviors his adult ADHD led to—and how he swapped these out for healthier habits  How reframing failure as setbacks makes you okay with them (instead of self-sabotaging)      And more, like these highlights:   The #1 weight loss workout in the world (and, no, it’s not yoga) (3:27)  The “Why’s Technique” for making healthier dieting decisions without feeling like you’re starving yourself (7:29)  Why do fathers specifically find it so difficult to practice self-care—and how one father conquered this (8:42)  How holistic lifestyle changes tend to be more effective, especially long-term, than fads or tactics (11:06)  Why binging foods can be a sign of adult ADHD (and how to get your “fix” in a way that supports your long-term health) (12:55)  How Thomas lost 50 pounds in 5 months (16:28)  Why changing your routine every 6 months can diminish the insidious effects of adult ADHD (17:28)  A real life example of how community reinspires you to keep pushing after experiencing a major failure or setback (22:18)  How a self-admitted night owl tricked his brain into loving the mornings (30:24)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (1:51) The final straw for me was I had gotten on so many different medications that one morning I was looking at my hand full of medications and I thought, “If I'm having to do this at 47, which I was at the time, what's it gonna be like when I'm 67?”  (7:59) I just felt like I was on track to be dead in 20 years and I thought I just had more to give to the world whether that's like my wife and kids close by or just you know community-wise.  (12:11) The biggest changes I made with my nutrition were just honestly trying to cut out the garbage foods. (22:18) When I was dealing with that seasonal depression, I gained back about 35 of those 50 pounds I lost. There was a lot of unhealthy behaviors over that winter when it came to food intake that I was dealing with. And you know, I could have let that be the end all and give up. But with the community of men who have kind of taught me to give myself grace, come back anytime, you know, these are just setbacks. I didn't hide from it. I was able to admit it. This didn't go right but I learned a lot last time and I'm gonna implement it this time and push You know push myself even further.  (39:25) One thing about your app and your material, you have a lot of variety, and a lot of content. I don't see self -getting bored with it anytime soon. (44:11) You only truly fail if you quit, so just don't quit on yourself.  Other important links:  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Can yoga help you recover from a stroke?  Well, it was a massive help to today’s guest, John…  About two years ago, John suffered a mini-stroke due to a hole in his heart that never completely closed. While John’s been overweight for most of his adult life, he was still active: Lifting and doing yoga. And so the mini-stroke shocked him—especially because it happened at the ripe age of 37.  But his recovery was even more shocking. At least it was to his NHS doctors. About a week after his stroke, he picked up his yoga habit again, keeping it light by following the Absolute Beginners Challenge. And when he went back for his follow-up check-up, his doctors told him that he didn’t need physical rehab because of his yoga practice.  While this is the most impressive benefit John unlocked with Man Flow Yoga, it’s far from the only one.    In this episode, John shares:  Why yoga is the perfect complement to weight lifting  How yoga protects him from aches and pains and even strokes  The importance of family and community for staying motivated    And more, like these highlights:     How yoga can make even overweight men flexible enough to do an “almost split” (5:06)  John’s secret for getting through an 8 or 9 hour kitchen shift in a pub without any aches and pains in his muscles or joints (6:20)  Why “active stretching” can help you set new PRs in deadlift, bench press, and squat (9:12)  How John shocked his medical team to the point that they didn’t recommend physical rehab while he was recovering from a mini-stroke because he did this… (13:29)  Why your mirror might be a better barometer for weight loss than your scale (30:25)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (5:06) Man Flow Yoga is not just stretching. It's also training. I quite enjoy that it’s also building muscle and being more flexible than I’ve ever been in my life. I’ve never been flexible. And being flexible and overweight isn’t something that you ever think you would be. (6:20) Yoga affects everything. I haven't had a bad back in months. I work at a kitchen now, in a pub, and even though I'm bending over and it's on my feet all day, I haven't had any problems muscle-wise or joints-wise.  (9:12) I realised that the added flexibility rather than just the normal passive stretching made me stronger. I was lifting heavier.  (13:29) The yoga actually helped me with the physical side of recovering from a mini-stroke. It was the point where the NHS doctors said you don't need any physical rehab because you've already got the yoga. Other important links:  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7