Man Alive

While it may seem cliche, the reality is that you have one life to live! As you get older, it's important to check in with your goals and visions, to see if you've left anything or any parts of you behind. Life is too short to be defeated or drained, or to feel like a zombie in your work or relationships. If that's happening, it's time for a change!   Today's Man Alive podcast guest is a truly inspiring man. Dr. Tim Reynolds is not only a medical doctor and director, here is also a professor, a pilot, a world traveler, has been in the military and owns a ranch. He has written about his life and how he empowers himself and others to take control of their lives in his book: Living Every Minute. He writes about the seven pillars of creating a spectacular life, rather than settling or tolerating good enough.  In today's episode, we discussed: The 30 second make-out and other tips to keep passion alive with the same woman for decades How to not only raise, but be connected with your children  What to do now to create an amazing life, even if you don't know your purpose Why adventure is necessary in life, especially for men  Tools for being the best husband you can be and inspiring your spouse to be the same Connect with Dr. Tim Reynolds livingeveryminute.com   Connect with Shana James shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Robert Manni, is the founder of the Guy's Guy Podcast. He has a modern take on what a guy's guy is, beyond the stereotypes and limitations of past generations. Robert is a surprising guy. As an advertising executive who had two near-death scares he has been guided by a curiosity about energy and spirituality from a young age. He is a Reiki practitioner and hypnotherapist to name just a couple of his certifications. Never before in history, he said, have men had the choice of roles -- which you want to take on and which you want to do away with. You could choose to be the breadwinner if you want to, but you could just as easily choose to stay home and raise kids! You have the freedom to make choices based on what is meaningful and exciting to you, rather than follow a prescribed path.   I know it's not always easy being a man, but according Robert, it is a great time to be a man!   In today's episode, we discussed: How being a guy's guy moves you beyond the outdated idea of being a man's man What the re-emancipation of today’s men looks like  How to find power and inspiration in your most painful, and even life threatening, moments Robert's experience beyond the cognitive dimension, with healing, guides and spiritual dimensions The most important lesson about dating and relationship Robert learned from his wife Links: Connect with Robert Manni http://robertmanni.com/ Connect with Shana James Website: shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you'd need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Today's Man Alive podcast is focused on my favorite topic -- the overlaps between sales and sex, business and the bedroom! Our guest, Dave Dee teaches people to get more of what they want by being persuasive, without being manipulative.  Dave went from being a struggling magician to an expert in sales. He is the author of Sales Stampede and has taught sales strategies to tens of thousands of business owners. He helps us look at life through the lens of sales. It  is powerful and surprising to think about how you "sell" without realizing it, in many of your conversations! Even if you don’t sell services or products in your work, you are still often "selling” your ideas and desires, both at work and at home.  When you engage with others about what you want, or what you see as possible, you are "selling” as you attempt to inspire, get buy in and create agreements that forward your goals!  In today's episode, we discussed: The difference between persuasion and manipulation How to lead with your needs rather than repel someone with neediness How to become more collaborative so you never have to “close” a sale The power of rapport and understanding a client, or a lover’s, deeper WHY  How to apply selling skills with integrity, in relationships and business Connect with Dave Dee www.davedee.com Get the Sales Stampede book   Connect with Shana James    shanajamescoaching.com/3ways   Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, film director and producer Roger Nygard, spent seven years creating the documentary The Truth About Marriage. This is the first documentary he has appeared in, though he has created many others, including the well-known Trekkies! (Fun Shana fact you might not have guessed: I've always considered myself a Trekkie though according to Roger I'm not an actual Trekkie because I've never been to a convention!) In this documentary Roger interviewed well-known psychologists, including John and Julie Gottman, and Pat Allen, as well as other therapists, sociologists, couples and singles with a variety of views on marriage. He and his experts share about common breakdowns that occur in marriage and how to have the best chance at success. Whether you're married now, or want to be someday, Roger brings important information and perspectives to break free from the norm of people struggling to keep marriage alive and exciting these days!     In our conversation we discussed: How people tend to sabotage themselves and create dissatisfaction in relationships Simple ways to maintain relationship well-being over time What it takes to be happy on your own, rather than depend on your partner for it The root causes of relationship struggles What made Roger's best date ever and led to the best sex of his life! I REALLY enjoyed this conversation with Roger and highly recommend watching the documentary after you listen.  Connect with Roger Nygard http://rogernygard.com/ http://thetruthaboutmarriage.com/   Connect with Shana James    shanajamescoaching.com/3ways   Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

It's common to create a vision for your life and live into it for years, or decades. But at some point you may wake up and realize you have grown and your vision is no longer aligned with the current version of you! You may start to feel adrift in life, or on autopilot -- doing day to day tasks without feeling inspired. You may wonder if what you're doing is meaningful.  Today's Man Alive podcast is with Taylor Morgan, a Holistic Lifestyle Specialist and founder of The Captain’s Lifestyle. Taylor is an incredible and humble example of a man who is always finding and creating ways to optimize your life, while being more powerful, vital and impactful!   In our conversation we discussed: The first thing you can do in the morning to make everything else feel easier How to have work-life balance without sacrificing business How men asking for help is actually a good thing Why no one can actually control you The difference between excellence and perfection  Taylor's sniper platoon test and the important lessons it revealed Pay special attention to Taylor's story about his sniper platoon test. Most of us never experience what Taylor did and he turned a potentially devastating experience into wisdom for himself and others! Connect with Taylor Morgan https://www.thecaptainslifestyle.com/    Connect with Shana James    shanajamescoaching.com/3ways   Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Anger is one of the scariest emotions for many people to feel. Often when it is expressed, it is not in a healthy way. But anger is important and we can't overlook it. It arises in moments when our boundaries are crossed, our needs are threatened or we feel disrespected.   Today's Man Alive guest is a powerful example of a woman who has gone deep into her own pain to come out the other side with tools and understandings that work with the core of intense emotions and experiences.  Ilan Stephani is the bestselling author of Skin and Games and a Somatic Researcher in the Fields of embodiment, sexuality, trauma, health and mysticism. She helps people unlearn cultural conditioning and gain back your natural orgasmic aliveness! Ilan helps us understand what to do with a woman's anger and your own.  In our conversation we discussed: Why women can get so angry Why it can be wise to hate your partner (and how to shift that!) How mastering rage, "No," and "Stop" naturally leads to love How sex becomes natural once people feel safe  Your body's role in helping you release anger and be more alive and connected Ilan's work is a breath of fresh air and is powerful. These ideas may seem strange at first but she and I agreed that if more conservative methods worked, people would be experiencing a lot more love and connection than they are these days.  We cannot only explore the light side of life. We all feel anger, fear and grief and we need to bring them to the surface, rather than holding them in and on our own. Connect with Ilan Stephani www.ilanstephani.com   Connect with Shana James shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women  

You don't have to be the CEO of a business, to be the CEO of your life!  The more you are following your visions, rather than the visions laid out by cultural or family expectations, the more you are the CEO of your life, and it will be meaningful, exciting, and successful. Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Rylee Meek, founder and CEO of Social Dynamic Selling System, has taken many businesses to 7-figures and produced $80 in sales in the last eight years. He is also the author of Food For Thought: How to Use Dinner Seminar Marketing to Grow Your Business in Ways You Never Thought Possible.  Whether you run your own business or want to become the CEO of your own life, this episode is full of the incredible wisdom Rylee has gleaned on his path. In our conversation we discussed: What it takes to not only grow a business but to create an inspiring life and legacy  The path to predictable, sustainable and scalable revenue  The language shifts you can make that create more and faster success  The keys to effective sales in business, that also work in romantic relationships(!) How to avoid where most men get stuck in their business and financial journey Connect with Rylee Meek https://ryleemeek.com/   Connect with Shana James shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

When you hear the word "Manhood," what do you think? It may have a sense of power for you. It may seem suffocating or stifling. It may even be both at the same time. Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Ilan Ferdman has done deep work and exploration around who he is beyond cultural constructs. He has even explored the Divine Masculine and shares his experiences of what it is and how it has impacted his life.  Ilan understands that you are programmed into manhood and masculinity from the time you're born. The pressures and limitations are so much a part of "the water we swim in," it can be really hard to see or know where they come from. Ilan is the co-founder of Satori Prime, a personal development, leadership and spiritual growth organization that has served more than 15,000 people with digital products, community events, coaching and corporate trainings. He is also co-host of the Old Souls and Seekers podcast, which blends life coaching, psychology, neuroscience, intuitive guidance and ancient energetic wisdom practices. In our conversation we discussed: A process for working with catastrophic thoughts and fear of failure  How to release the pressure of being the "rock" and provider, the one who holds it all on your shoulders The benefit of slowing down to become even more effective How to integrate masculine and feminine energies and what the divine masculine is  Ilan's story of losing it all and the gifts that resulted from finally getting honest Connect with Ilan Ferdman www.SatoriPrime.com   Connect with Shana James shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women  

In today's episode of the Man Alive, we have a guest who has traveled the world and created businesses based on his passions. Jesse Krieger is the author of Lifestyle Entrepreneur and is now the founder and publisher of Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press, helping people with great ideas publish their books. Have you wondered whether the thousands of hours you spend each year working could be more enjoyable, or whether you could have more success or make more money doing what you love? Would you like your work life to include more freedom and adventure? If you've set these aside to take on adult responsibilities, this is a good time to reassess.  The world has turned upside down and we are creating new ways to work that never before seemed possible. Now is a great time to envision what would be fun and meaningful in your future! Ultimately Jesse believes that being a lifestyle entrepreneur is about living creatively expressed and free, having a network of friends around the world and opportunities that present themselves in auspicious ways. In our conversation we discussed: First steps for entering the entrepreneurial world with low risk and high gain Reframing the idea of risk to allow for less fear and more traction  How to get clear about your vision and mission -- the foundation of any business  Ways to ride the waves of instability that can come with entrepreneurship and business growth  How to start having more adventure and freedom wherever you are, before you start traveling for business Connect with Jesse Krieger www.LifestyleEntrepreneursPress.com www.publishizer.com   Connect with Shana James    shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women  

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Riana Milne, MA, CCTP, is a Life, Love and Trauma Recovery Coach who has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News. She is an author for top media outlets like eHarmony and Digital Romance. Riana specializes in helping people with childhood and love trauma heal and have the love they deserve.  You may have wondered what you're doing wrong and why you're falling into the same conflicts or patterns over the years. You may have even beat yourself up about it.  Research shows 90% of all adults suffer in love. You are not alone! The reality is, most of us receive hardly any education in communication, emotional intelligence, eroticism or sex. You are not set up to thrive in love. The good news is it’s not your fault. This can be fixed. In our Man Alive conversation we discussed: The top 10 childhood traumas that negatively impact adult relationships  Some signs that you or your partner has past trauma that is sabotaging your relationship Why and how you can break free from toxic and unsatisfying relationship patterns you've repeatedly experienced The foundations of conscious love and communication Questions to ask, as you're getting to know someone, that clarify whether they can create a healthy relationship  Connect with Riana Milne Website: https://RianaMilne.com Success in Dating Program: https://shanajames.krtra.com/t/QAx91SKCqNCp Connect with Shana James Website: shanajamescoaching.com/3ways Curious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women