

Man That Can with Lachlan Stuart
Lachlan Stuart
Welcome to Man That Can with Lachlan Stuart—the podcast dedicated to empowering men to break through barriers and achieve their full potential. Hosted by Lachlan Stuart, this show dives deep into the challenges men face, offering actionable insights, real-life stories, and expert advice. Whether you're focused on fitness, business, personal growth, or fatherhood, you'll find inspiration and tools here to help you rise above any challenge and become the man that can.New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Tune in, get inspired, and start living the life you’ve always wanted. Join us in the Strong Men of Value Academyhttps://www.themanthatcanproject.com/strong-men-of-valueFollow Me:https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/www.youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Support the show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/997123/supporters/new
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Aug 11, 2025 • 19min
Your Past Doesn't Define Your Potential, But Your Choices Do | #648
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Our relationship with self-doubt often drives our pursuit of potential, but true growth comes from making conscious choices that challenge our limiting beliefs.• Childhood experiences created powerful self-limiting beliefs: "I'm not good enough," "I'm weak," "I'm a failure"• Despite achievements including playing rugby in France, representing Australia, and breaking world records, these negative voices persisted• Day five of the 58 marathons challenge presented a critical choice between quitting or continuing through excruciating pain• Making decisions by focusing on consequences rather than comfort provides clarity in difficult moments• Breaking challenges into small, manageable chunks builds momentum and confidence• The strategy of run 300m/walk 2km gradually increased to rebuild running capability• Asking for help isn't weakness - it's essential for achieving extraordinary goals• "You can go fast by yourself, but you won't go far"• If you want different results, you must make different choices• Understanding the consequences of your choices illuminates the path forwardI'm launching a coaching academy for men to help them rebuild from the inside out, along with continuing keynote speaking about potential, resilience, and goal setting.Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Aug 4, 2025 • 52min
AFL Dream to Rock Bottom - How Brayden Ainsworth Rebuilt His Life | #647
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Brayden Ainsworth shares his powerful journey from AFL footballer to mental health advocate after being hospitalized with anorexia. His story reveals how losing his athletic identity forced him to discover his true self and rebuild a life with deeper meaning and purpose.• Being delisted from West Coast Eagles led to a complete loss of identity and control• Struggled with the transition as football had been his entire purpose and self-definition• Developed anorexia as a way to maintain control when everything else felt uncertain• Hospitalisation became the turning point for self-discovery and redefining personal values• Found new purpose helping others through mental health advocacy and connection• Learned to value kindness, empathy and genuine connection over traditional success metrics• Now setting new goals in endurance sports while maintaining a healthier perspective• Most meaningful realization: "You're more than your title"• Key questions for anyone feeling empty despite success: Why are you doing what you're doing? Is it worth what it's costing you?If you're struggling with identity or purpose, remember you are more than what you do. Focus on being an A-grade person rather than just achieving A-grade performance in your field.Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jul 29, 2025 • 20min
How to Design a Life You Love: 5 Uncomfortable but Powerful Shifts #646
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Feel like you’re drifting? In this episode, Lachlan shares the 5 powerful shifts that helped him design a life of purpose, freedom, and growth from running 58 marathons to rebuilding identity.Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jul 21, 2025 • 16min
I Spent $25,000 on a Coach During the Most Chaotic Month of My Life #645
Message me your 'Takeaways'.At the most chaotic time of my life overwhelmed, and moving across the world I spent $25,000 on a coach.Here’s why. In this video, I break down:Why I chose Daniel Priestley over Dan MartellWhat made me say yes despite fearThe ROI mindset that changed everythingWhether you’re considering coaching, building a business, or just feeling stuck, this story will give you clarity on what to do next.Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jul 8, 2025 • 9min
My 4-Step Framework To Shatter Limiting Beliefs (ACRA)
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Feeling stuck despite all your knowledge? It's not what you think. Your limiting beliefs are holding you back. In this video, I'll hit you with the no-BS A.C.R.A. Framework to spot, challenge, reframe, and act your way to breakthrough. Stop self-sabotage and unlock your true potential.Grab your FREE 'Belief Shift Playbook' here:https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.kit.com/ba2174df36Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jul 1, 2025 • 58min
He Watched a Man Fall 1,500m And Still Chose to Keep Climbing | Oliver Foran #643
Message me your 'Takeaways'.What does it take to stare death in the face and keep climbing?In this powerful conversation, ultra-endurance athlete and adventurer Oliver Foran sits down with Lachlan Stuart to unpack the real story behind his high-altitude climbs including Ama Dablam, where a fellow climber tragically fell 1,500 meters to his death just before Oliver’s own summit attempt.But this story starts much earlier… with the death of Oliver’s mother at age 15, a defining fork in the road that shaped who he became and the mountains he chose to climb physically and mentally.From walking away from real estate and the army to chasing a bigger mission, this episode dives deep into:Grief, growth, and why most people don’t live fullyMental resilience and what it means to lead yourselfHow to set goals that actually transform your lifeWhat most people get wrong about successIf you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to change your life, build belief from the ashes, or climb your own version of a mountain this episode is your sign.Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jun 27, 2025 • 11min
How Telling My Story Unlocked the Life I Always Wanted | #642
Message me your 'Takeaways'.I didn’t start The Man That Can Project because I had it all figured out. I started it because I couldn’t ignore the feeling that something had to change.In this podcast, I share how telling my story raw, real, and unpolished transformed my life, created connection, and opened doors I never saw coming.Whether you’re chasing purpose, rebuilding identity, or just feeling stuck… this one’s for you.➡️ Download the free 15-Day Starter Kit: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.kit.com/7b31975f56📸 Instagram: @lachlanstuartSupport the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
Why Every Man Needs a Rite of Passage (Most Never Do) | Brad McDonnell #641
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Brad McDonnell reveals how walking away from a comfortable life and facing extreme discomfort led him to build Manna Vitality, a global wellness movement.We unpack:• The truth behind modern comfort and why it kills purpose• His unfiltered story of a modern-day rite of passage• Vipassana, Uluru, and lessons from living like a nomad• The mindset shift every man needs to break free from mediocrity👉 Watch till the end to learn how pain can be your greatest teacher and how to reclaim meaning in your life.🔗 Try Manna Vitality: https://mannavitality.com/Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jun 9, 2025 • 12min
Would You Want to Be Married to You? (Most Men Never Ask This) #640
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Even the most successful men can feel like strangers in their own home.They’ve provided everything — except their presence.👉 Get the FREE 15-Day Starter Kit to take back control:Sign up FREEHigh-performing men are silently drifting in their relationships.You’re doing it all “for them”… but they feel disconnected from you.This video explores why providing isn’t enough and how to reconnect as a leader, not just a partner.You’ll learn why emotional absence is just as destructive as physical absence and what to do if you’re already starting to rust.Because true leadership doesn’t stop at the office door. It starts at home.Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

Jun 2, 2025 • 52min
Why Most Men Wait Until They Break | Matt Johnson #639
Message me your 'Takeaways'.Would you leave your marriage, your career, and your entire identity… with just $3,000 and a broken heart?👉 Get Lachlan’s 15-Day Starter Kit: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.kit.com/7b31975f56Matt Johnson was sitting in his attic with a shotgun in his lap. His marriage had ended. His military career was over. His identity? Shattered.What happened next was the start of one of the most inspiring comebacks you’ll ever hear. From the trenches of trauma and divorce to building an elite coaching business, leading Jelly Roll’s run club, and running 1,300km across Texas Matt shares how he turned pain into purpose.This isn’t just a conversation. It’s a blueprint for any man who’s ever felt lost.If you are experiencing challenges with your mental health.Lifeline Australia131114Support the showFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow