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Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 4min

004: The Science Behind You Health & Happiness with Joe Hanson

Today, I’m speaking with Joe Hanson—a Ph.D. biologist who writes, hosts, and produces videos about science for his award-winning YouTube show, It's Okay To Be Smart from PBS Digital Studios. The show has attracted 4.5 million+ subscribers and amassed more than a quarter billion views. Joe’s mission in life is to tell the world how awesome science truly is. And he’s doing that by changing the way science is communicated. He makes learning about it entertaining, accessible, and a lot more relatable. I wanted to talk with Joe because he has a ton of wisdom (built on science) about how we can function better in both our brains and bodies. Humans are the most complicated machines that we know of in the universe, so to learn a little bit more about how we operate and why we do the things we do, is key to living happier and healthier lives. The Man Flow Yoga Members’ Area - 7-Day FREE Trial Want on-demand yoga programs, workouts, tutorials & more? Visit ManFlowYoga.com/join and start your 7-day free trial today.  FREE 7-Day Beginner's Yoga for Men Challenge 15-Minute On-Demand Videos No flexibility, no yoga experience required. Noticeable results – feel better, stronger, and move better. BONUS ACCESS! Exclusive Members-Only workout: Head & Neck Essentials Routine Visit ManFlowYoga.com/7dc to start the challenge today! Connect with Dean Pohlman Facebook YouTube Instagram
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Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 30min

003: Making Fitness Who You Are, Not What You Do with Aaron Alexander

Today, I’m talking with Aaron Alexander, who believes that if you want to change the quality of your life, you first need to change the way you move through your life. To do that, you need to align your mind, body, and movement. Aaron is a manual therapist, movement coach, founder of The Align Method, author of the Align Method book, and host of the Align Podcast, which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on iTunes. He has over 16 years of experience and has worked with thousands of clients, helping them to relieve pain while creating greater strength, flexibility, and ease in their mind and body. In this episode, we’re talking about some of Aaron’s foundational principles for improving your mind, body, and movement, so you can live a better life. We discuss daily movement habits, the importance of PLAY, and the correlation between our physical health and our psychological well-being. That and a whole lot more! Key Takeaways with Aaron Alexander What is the Align Method and what role does movement play when it comes to your overall health? The impact that the modern world has had on our bodies' alignment. Why sitting on the floor is good for you. Aaron’s journey from jacked and tan to strong, flexible, and pain-free. The benefit of lacking structure in exercise. Movement for your forgotten tissues. Are Adults that PLAY Healthier? Improve your life by listening to what your body is telling you. The connection between physical and emotional trauma. Building strength by being vulnerable. Balancing your masculine and feminine energy. Connect with Dean Pohlman Facebook YouTube Instagram
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Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 3min

002: Better Mobility, Better Life with Kelly Starrett

Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a Mobility Expert, Coach, Physical Therapist, and Founder of The Ready State—which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and performance. He has worked with Olympic gold medalists, UFC champions, elite military forces, and dozens of professional sports organizations. But he doesn’t just work with top performers… Kelly’s mobility principles apply to everyday people who want to prevent injury, improve mobility, and live a pain-free life. He believes that every human being should know how to move and be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves—and that’s exactly what this episode is all about. Unfortunately, most people only think about mobility when pain enters the equation. But Kelly’s on a mission to change the conversation, because how your body moves and having good access to your physiology is critical for living a better life. We talk about fundamental movement principles, structured training vs. play, why health isn’t something you win, lazy tribalism, stress, sleep, family, and much more! Key Takeaways with Kelly Starrett How Kelly and Dean met Why most people can’t access their full physiology. Don’t wait for pain to change your behavior. Avoid information overwhelm and focus on the fundamentals. The problem with only doing yoga. How do you organize your body in a way to have the most access to your physiology? How much formal gym training do you really need? How small gains can add up to remarkable improvements. Advice for doing life with your family. How much sleep should you aim for? Why saunas are such an incredible stress reliever. The importance of cultivating a tribe of friends that support one another. Connect with Dean Pohlman Facebook YouTube Instagram
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Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 20min

001: Brian Mackenzie on Why Breath is the Most Critical Component to Your Health

Brian Mackenzie is a human optimization expert, educator, and coach, recognized for his expertise in stress management & breath control. His research and protocols have shifted the way professional athletes and high performers around the world train for improved physiology and performance. Today, I wanted to tap into Brian’s wisdom around breathwork. We discuss the power of nasal breathing and how changing your relationship with oxygen can dramatically affect how you perform—not just physically but emotionally and mentally. We also dig into learned behavior patterns and how they can subconsciously hold you back from succeeding in all areas of life. Key Takeaways with Brian MacKenzie The story of how Brian became a human performance specialist. Shifting the way endurance athletes train. Nasal breathing vs. mouth breathing. How lower intensity training and nasal breathing lead to improved performance and endurance. Don’t let your ego get in the way of developing better physiology! The correlation between anxiety and low CO2. What does breathing have to do with your mental and emotional wellbeing? What you do is not who you are. Learn how your daily patterns affect everything! How challenging the norm and experimenting can change your life—and why Brian only drives the speed limit. How to become less attached to things to fully enjoy life.   Connect with Dean Pohlman Facebook YouTube Instagram
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Apr 6, 2022 • 18min

Welcome to The Better Man Podcast

The Better Man Podcast is a podcast redefining what it means to be better as a man. In it, we’ll discuss how to balance success with our overall well-being, take on a more comprehensive understanding of fitness to include our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strive to align our actions with who we are at our cores. We can be successful and proud of who we are without sacrificing our core values or our well-being. Dean Pohlman is known as THE yoga expert for men. His unique fitness-centric, strength-based approach to yoga—exemplified in his yoga workouts, programs, books, videos, blogs, and more—has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of men [and women] worldwide. Join Dean as he explores the habits, mindsets, tools, and tactics that lead to health, happiness, and fulfillment for men. You'll hear interviews with world-class experts who pull back the curtain and share their proven strategies for taking your body and mind to the next level. More significantly, we’ll discuss the challenges they faced that truly tested them on an emotional level, and work to better understand what they did to work through those events, and how it helped them to grow for the better. Learn how to implement new habits sustainably and realistically. Discover systems and processes that will empower you to hit your biggest goals. And be prepared to go deep beyond the world of physical fitness, to explore the mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of health that will truly allow you to thrive. Get inspired and get ready. The Better Man Podcast is a conversation to help you become the better version of yourself.

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