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Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 101 The Impact of (Your) PerspectiveHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss perspective and how it influences what we believe. Present were Peter Hobler, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • The impact your perspective has on others • How to understand alternative perspectives • Asking ourselves questions to determine if our perspective might be skewed • Identifying if we have the desire to know the actual truth • People can have different perspectives and still be right, EG our kids may have a dif...

2025-02-0323 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 100 Men - Where Does It Hurt?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss psychiatry and how it can help with divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, Dustin Droen and special guest psychiatrist - Dr Eileen Yap. In this episode we talk about: • How healed us Ex Men feel from the trauma of divorce, from 1-10 ? • What would we have said to each other when we first met if we could go back? • Dr Yap’s experience of men dealing with the trauma o...

2024-12-2858 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 99 Holiday Off The Cuff DiscussionHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss celebrating during the holiday season. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Connecting with F&F we love • Finding something to celebrate ‘despite’ circumstances that might not be ideal • Leave comparison in a cupboard somewhere, it will bring you down • Give people the gift of your attention - especially your kids and much, much more... ...

2024-12-2828 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 98 How Do You Maintain Your Sense of Self-WorthHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss how self worth is different to self image, and how you can define and maintain both. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • How we feel seen by others and how that affects our sense of worthiness • Deciding who we are based on our values and using that as our guide • Surrounding ourselves with supportive people • Positive association and how it c...

2024-12-2824 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 97 What Tools Do You Use To Stay PositiveHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss the actual nuts and bolts of how to change your mood when you need or want to. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Shifting your mood by doing those things that you enjoy • The Triad exercise and how it works • The perspective question from Larry • Asking others for their opinion about what’s happening • Listening to positive con...

2024-12-2827 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 96 Reflecting on Gratitude at ThanksgivingHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss being grateful for all the ups AND the downs. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Sharing aspects of our lives that we’re grateful for • Larry’s dinner party supply chain gratitude game • Stu’s unexpected gratitude regarding his own divorce • Having an impact above and beyond ourselves • How resentment can often be the polar opposite of gratitude...

2024-12-2818 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 95 What Do You Need To Believe About Yourself To Be HappyHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss defining the conditions that need to be present for you to feel happy. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Feelings of worthiness and how that contributes to our happiness • Getting clear about what we think will make us happy and taking responsibility for that • What is happiness anyway? • The attitude of gratitude is a well trodden phrase, but it’s totally...

2024-11-2231 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 94 - How To Raise Your Kids So They Are Open to Relationships and MarriageHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss kids responding negatively to marriage or relationships due to our divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Being the example of how you can still be happy, decent and mature post divorce • Being available for your kid’s questions in a calm and loving way • Having clear communication between your future partners and your kids • What you want f...

2024-11-1820 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 93 - How Do You Stay Friends With Your Ex Without Your Kids Expecting More?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss if your divorce is amicable, how we can help our kids understand Mum and Dad aren’t getting back together. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Communicating in the best way you can to give your kids the necessary facts whilst considering their emotional pain • Being patient with your kids when their confusion brings up repeated questions • Even if you h...

2024-11-1835 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 92 - Are you just surviving or are you thriving?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss how we might make the shift from one to the other. Present were Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • A shift in mindset can be the start - if we view every situation as a potential opportunity for example • Realising we all have the potential energy to do something and be something more • How could you nudge yourself to start the momentum toward the path you wa...

2024-11-0835 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 91 - What we learned from our man Dustin being in a funkHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss losing your mojo, how it feels and what you can do about it. Present were Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Doing what you need to do sometimes vs accepting you need to rest sometimes • Do something physical, get out in nature, show yourself compassion • Use the time to reflect on what your feelings might mean • Try journalling to explore uncovering deeper thoughts •...

2024-11-0831 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 90 - How do you pray?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss what praying is, why we pray and potential reframing on the format of prayer. Present were Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • The attitude of gratitude is a good start, thanking rather than asking • Starting with a positive intention • Pleading can potentially disempower us, maybe looking for the signs in life will give us the faith that our prayers will be answered • Pr...

2024-10-1935 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 89 - Applying What We LearnHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss finding ways to consistently use helpful tactics, exercises, strategies etc. that we’ve learned throughout our lives. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Remembering ‘why’ you decided to investigate/explore the improvement tactics in the first place. • Help yourself by helping someone else achieve their own consistency. • Find someone you trust to be your accountability buddy. • Adopt habits around the behaviour you know you n...

2024-09-3044 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 88-How Can You Tell If You're GrowingHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss measuring ourselves against previous versions of ourselves. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • What is a good measure of progress? • Regrets for our past actions can lead us to act differently in the present • Being able to stay calm under stress, and reflecting upon situations • Present difficult situations might not be a reflection of your personal growth trend over time - see the bigger picture...

2024-09-1836 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 87- Urgency To Find HappinessHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss life, happiness and the crazy odds of you ever existing. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Are we obligated to enjoy life considering how infinitesimally small our chance of existing at all was? • Treating other people with kindness stimulates our own happiness because, inside, we’re all the same and connected. • The pressure of the fear of dying creates the urge to get things done in this fle...

2024-09-1617 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 86- Jesus, take the wheel - letting go of controlHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss how holding on to the past, or a relationship, or even an ideology, could be causing your suffering. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • The paradox of relief when felt during a painful situation • What is the actual meaning of ‘letting go’? • The desire for control as it pertains to accepting what is • You have to let go of one thing in order to embrace some...

2024-09-1625 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 85 - How Do You Find Hope and InspirationHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, in this episode we discuss the challenges that life throws up and how we can get through them. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Jason Blount and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Legacy thinking, and how that becomes a powerful fuel • Thinking about something bigger than ourselves can bring inspiration • Passive hope vs active hope • Reframing life's challenges into something positive • Choosing vs finding hope - the power of d...

2024-09-0436 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 84 - Building a blueprint for you life after divorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss the blueprint we create for ours lives as a yardstick to measure our progress. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Is the blueprint ‘plan’ set in stone, or can it be editable? • The ever evolving blueprint • How life experience governs if our blueprint is achievable • Using the house analogy to understand the different blueprint levels and so much more... ...

2024-09-0228 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 83 - Ya gotta have Friends- a reflection on what our friendships have meantHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss how our different friendship circles have different functions in our lives. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Where we each get introspective conversation • How to find people we can have deeper conversations with • Why it’s easier to find like minded people these days • Maybe our friends might think ‘they’ can’t have the deep and meaningful conversations with ‘us’. and so much more... We'd love to h...

2024-08-2828 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 82 - How does Criticism and Observation work in a relationship?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss how language and tone alter how certain communication is perceived by the receiver. Present were Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Reframing issues from ‘between us’ to ‘outside of us’ so it doesn’t feel like blame • Creating agreements about communication styles • The discipline required to depersonalise observations to minimise any potential emotional reaction • Being aware of our own tendency to attribute false meanings to events...

2024-08-1224 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 81 - Moving backwards to move forwardHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss why changing your mind about something can at first seem like failure but can ultimately lead you to a better future . Present were Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Retracing steps to get back to the fork in the road is still progress • Some paths come full circle • The negative connotations of moving backwards can keep us stuck • Sometimes the way forward isn’t clear • Granu...

2024-06-1932 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 80- The correlation between physical and mental fitness.Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss how physical wellbeing contributes to mental wellbeing. Present were Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • How the literal exertion of physical activity helps drain stress • Be kind to yourself on this wellbeing journey • Dispelling the excess energy inside can set your emotions free • The mindfulness of exercise brings relief from unwanted thoughts and so much more... We'd love to hear you...

2024-06-1935 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 79 - Who is your sounding board when you need to talk?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss where we get a listening ear when we need it for different reasons. Present were Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Male versus female friends • The importance of bonding and connecting at different levels • How to find people willing to have the discussions you want • Maybe you have friends that also want to have those conversations but might not feel they can and so much...

2024-06-1228 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 78 - How Do You Create The Foundation To Move Forward?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss how to recognise that where we are in our life might not look great, but... may be the necessary step to our brighter future. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Stuart Young, and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Puzzles need to be put together in a particular way - for a reason • The analogy of building a house as a metaphor for building a life • Decisions are the root of action • Transitions in life are often pa...

2024-06-1233 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 77- Why It's So Important To Let Go?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, we discuss letting go of our past relationship in order to move forwards? Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, Stuart Young, Dustin Droen and special guest Derek Droen. In this episode we talk about: • Why we can feel that a failed marriage is a failure of ourselves • Losing our connection + the weight of standing alone • Divorce being the catalyst for a bigger fix in our lives • The sunk cost fallacy of continuing with something that’s broken • Holdi...

2024-06-0530 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 76- How Are You Impacting Your Home Environment?_Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, how are we contributing to the environment we find ourselves in during any given day? Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Identifying the status quo as a start point in order to evaluate how you might influence it • What are your core values you base your decisions on? • Are the belief systems you live by yours or ones you inherited from your family? • Dealing with your own inner dialogue in order to react...

2024-05-2233 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 75- Do You Bring Your Work HomeHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, what you do for work and how you do it can have an affect on your family and relationship. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • How you identify if your work is adversely affecting your marriage • Seeing the world from your other half’s view to understand why they’re unhappy. • How we silo our feelings, our priorities, our relationships • How our work affects our children...

2024-05-2031 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 74 - What Is The Legacy of Your Divorce Going To Be?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, what will the legacy of your divorce be for your family and the wider world post divorce? Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • How are your kids going to be affected and how can you ease their experience? • How there might be more than one legacy • If your kids are watching and listening all the time, how do you want them to see you? • Ho...

2024-03-2938 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 73 -Why is Forgiving Yourself Important ?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, how forgiving yourself frees you up to be the person you want to be, plus it helps with forgiving others. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Sometimes those things we hold against ourselves, are not our fault • How feelings are bringing messages and how we can understand them • Using personal values to set rules about how we behave • accepting you’re just human...

2024-03-1341 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 72 -What Signs Are You Missing?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, what are signs, what could they mean and where they might come from? Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Getting specific about what you want and why • Consider the symbology and mythology of events or potential signs you notice • Signs are subjective and maybe it’s our subconscious mind alerting our conscious mind • What is your job if you think you’ve seen a sign? • Being intentio...

2024-02-2138 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 71 -Challenges of the Holidays“Challenges of the Holidays” Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, how to deal with family get togethers over the Holidays. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Recognising what may trigger you at family gatherings and plan to mitigate it • Shifting what we might be focussing on to shift our energy - ahead of time • Post divorce, create new traditions for you and your kids around Holiday times • Giving the feeling you want to have - to someone e...

2024-02-1421 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 70 -We need to have adventures - especially post divorce.Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we talk about spicing up life by embracing change. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Doing something you haven’t done before, or in a long while • The planning of things is part of the process • How anticipation adds enjoyment • Can some of the bad times be enjoyable? • Acknowledging the positive helps all experience and so much more... We'd love to hear...

2024-01-2437 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 69 -Dealing with the passage of time after the divorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we talk about how quickly time passes, how we’ve changed and how we might anticipate the future. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Living in the moment before another 20 years go by • What do we want for ourselves for the next 5 years? • How memories can bring us down as well as lift us up • How to protect ourselves from being triggered and so much more...

2023-12-0434 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 68 What Do You Think About Speed DatingHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, continuing on from Ep67, this time we had fun discussing speed dating - pros/cons and if it works. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Setting a goal for what you want to experience • What is speed dating? • How to make it fun rather than tortuous • When should divorced dads consider this style of dating? • Our personal preferences on alternative ways to meet people and so m...

2023-12-0438 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 67 Outlook On The Dating TransitionHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss dating post divorce and how different it may be from before we were married. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Making conscious choices on how to be different than who we were when married • Reflecting on who we really are and how to maintain that when considering others • What to do when conflict arises with who you’re dating • Do your best to not relive your past

2023-12-0429 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 66 What is Your Life Guiding Unique Selling PropositionHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss what we think is unique about ourselves. We had a handful of sound issues on this one but it’s definitely worth a listen. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Leave people better than you found them • Learning to look at ourselves more honestly • Simplification and listening helps in all walks of life • The Sage Perspective and how it can...

2023-11-1333 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 65 What is Coaching Really and How Do You Find The Best CoachHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss what a coach is and what you should expect from one. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Legendary boxing coaches that weren’t successful boxers • If coaches can be born out of academia, training or experience • Can coaches be good leaders? • Coaching is a big part of parenting • What a coach isn’t and...

2023-11-1335 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 63 - How Can You STOP Making the Same Bad DecisionsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss why we can keep making the same mistakes in relationships after divorce, and how we can make better decisions. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Justin Blount and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • The metaphorical emotional knot we’re left with post divorce can be hard to untie • The question we can ask ourselves that could help us make better decisions • Taking time to uncover what we think we were getting from the marriage relationship •...

2023-10-1927 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 64: How Have You Changed Since Your DivorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how we think we’ve changed post divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Are we more mature after the trauma of divorce? • Why understanding ourselves, especially after divorce, can make us more considerate parents • Becoming more resilient, resourceful and independent • A new relationship won’t be different unless You are different and so much more... We'd love to hear your thoughts in...

2023-10-0826 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 62 - Hot Seat with Larry McInnesHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we put Larry on the Hot Seat to see how he got through his divorce and came out the other side in a better place. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • How and why Larry got divorced • What Larry’s biggest mistake was at the time • How living two lives took a toll on Larry’s mental state • At what point d...

2023-10-0839 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 61 - How to Not Get Hurt in Your Next RelationshipHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss understanding your previous relationships in order to identify how to have better relationships in the future. (Apologies for the incidental background noise on this episode.) Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Camp Needing Someone vs Camp Never Again • Identifying how to be happy with yourself so another can be happy with you • Creating boundaries that help you see re...

2023-09-1727 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 60 - How Would You Parent Differently from Your ParentsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how every parent wants to parent differently from the way we were parented, even in small ways. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Staying on the right side of present political correctness • Righting wrongs and how we’re all trying to improve things for our kids • Listening to and communicating with our kids • The importance of being kind to yo...

2023-09-1734 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 59 - How To Communicate to Solve ProblemsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how good communication can mitigate resentment. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • Framing the problem as a request for help rather than a finger of blame • Understanding the different temperaments of each other in the conversation • Why we must take responsibility for our own communication style • When bringing up a problem bring a potential solution to the conversa...

2023-08-2837 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 58- Do Things Really Happen for a Reason?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss whether reasons are really there or are we just choosing reasons and meaning for events. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • What does the saying: “Everything happens for a reason” mean to us? • Spiritual Bypassing and how we can use it to dismiss looking properly • Beliefs, fate, faith and the master plan • The empowering position of choosing meanings and trusting tho...

2023-08-2836 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 57 - Financial Adversity and Challenges in DivorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss the challenges and financial pressures on us during and post divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • How asking for moral support from those around you helps • Being aware of biased opinions within your own support group • Utilising the reticular activating system in our brains to find what we need • How scarcity mindset can spiral us downwards and disa...

2023-08-2529 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 56 -Who The Hell Am I_ The Connection Between Identity and ValuesHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear, what they are and how they define us. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Stuart Young. In this episode we talk about: • How to best apply 1% habits to evolve yourself • Matching your identity with your habits • What to do when you don’t know what to do • How consciously creating tiny habits, one upon the other, builds momentum and so much...

2023-08-2544 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 55 - Are you being the victim? The Impact of a Victim Mentality in DivorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss why it’s okay to feel sorry for yourself, for a while - but then you need to pick yourself up and carry on. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Recognising when you’re in self pity mode • How feeling like a victim can start BEFORE divorce • Why beliefs we hold can reinforce feelings of victimhood • How positive association can give us...

2023-08-2334 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 54 Ex -How to put out the fires during the crises of divorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how to get through the tough times of divorce and take steps to come out the other side. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Understanding the cues that create crisis situations in your divorce • How to prepare emotionally and mentally for conflict with your ex • Consider the outcome you want from any situation and what your role could be to ach...

2023-08-2137 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 53 - Getting Through The Toughest TimesHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how to get through the tough times of divorce and take steps to come out the other side. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • How positive reflection can show you how you’ve grown • Using that to look into the future to see where you could grow even more • Using gratitude to give you hope and purpose • Pondering...

2023-08-2130 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 52 - Learning and Growing from Divorce with Guest Eric LofholmHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how to create a vision for your life post divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes and special guest Eric Lofholm. In this episode we talk about: • Defining the vision so you understand what you’re looking for • How understanding your personality type helps identify what you need • Creating a list of conditions for your ideal life so you can recognise it when you see it • Strategies for dealing with the comple...

2023-08-0244 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 51 - Understanding What You Can Control and What You Can'tHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we discuss how the understanding of this can be life-changing. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, and Larry McInnes. In this episode, we talk about:• How a lack of a sense of control can make you feel like a victim• One thing we definitely have the ability to control• How to become curious about events we can’t control• Can acceptance bring the emotional control we often need?and so much more... We'd love to hear your t...

2023-08-0251 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 50 -What Is Normal anyway?“What IS Normal?”Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time we ask: What is normal anyway?Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode, we talk about:• How the heritage of any family builds a separate sense of normal• Why defining normality can provide a sense of comfort• Does predictability create normality?• We can deal with the unexpected response from someone by adapting our own behaviour• Covid showed us a new normal, reminding us that ‘normal’ can change over timeand so much more......

2023-08-0227 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 49 The Life We CreateHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about age, wisdom, passion and courage through the generations.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• Identifying your ambition and allowing enough time to achieve it• Why divorce is NOT a reset to zero, you have experience and wisdom• Why asking others if WE matter can be enlightening• How using positive language can affect us and othersand so much...

2023-08-0234 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 48 - Thoughts About Money- how does your belief about money impact your reality.Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Money. Resentment, ambition, good vs. evil etc.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode, we talk about:• Teaching and childhood programming about money• Can positive thoughts and speech about money improve our wealth?• Can giving money away help attract money to you?• Relinquishing desire can broaden our perspective and opportunities for moneyand so much more...If you have any questions or comments you can reach out to us at theexm...

2023-05-2322 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 47 - When is it Okay to quit?In this episode, we discuss quitting. There is so much being said about "don't quit" and "never give up" but is there anything good for us when we quit? If you haven't asked yourself this question then the answers may surprise you. ***Proud to be selected by FeedSpot’s panelists as one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts on the web.And in the Top 10 of FeedSpot’s own Divorce related podcasts.Selected from thousands of podcasts on the web, ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness....

2022-11-2932 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 46 - Managing your expectationsIn this episode, we talked about what expectations look like during a divorce and how we manage them. When the relationship has been split and two people go their way, how do we approach our expectations of life going forward? What is a "realistic" expectation, really? Understanding where things are at now in our situations and still raise your expectation for a better outcome. Choose carefully. The importance of having expectations based on agreements with our ex spouse. Raising your own expectations of how your want to go forward as a parent, in business, and your personal life. We...

2022-11-2120 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 45 - Transitions in our lives -Why, What, HowHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's about the transitions we go through divorce and life in general.Change is a part of life where we experience a transition from one place in life to another. Some are filled with joy and some quite painful such as divorce. In this episode we want to share from our experiences why it is necessary, what's on the other side, and how we did it. In this episode we talk about: Transitions are a part of change as we go from one state to t...

2022-11-0723 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 44 - How To Use Pattern Interrupt to Be Your True SelfHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about using fear to your advantage. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.When you're in a funk or disconnected from who you really are or want to be you can learn how to use pattern interrupts to remind yourself of the truth about yourself.In this episode we talk about: How interrupting a pattern can move us out of victimhood Rooting ourselves in values and beliefs that serve us How to get connected to your strengths when...

2022-10-3133 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 43 - What Is It About FearHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about using fear to your advantage. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.How do you do fear? Do you just push through it, ignore, or resist it trying to shift your perspective. In this episode we talk about:• Accepting fear as a part of us, feeling it to understand what it's telling us so we can take the the next action that best serves us.• How to think through your fears so that they don't control us....

2022-10-2439 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 42 - Money and DivorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about how being present brings a different perspective to life and our relationships.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• Having conversations with your ex spouse regarding expectations and a financial plan• The impacts on Men when their role as a provider is challenged post divorce.• The need to create agreements based on what is fair and legal rather than fear and manipulation and so much more...

2022-10-1739 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 41 - How Being Present Makes a DifferenceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about how being present brings a different perspective to life and our relationships.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• Awareness of the moment IS ‘being present’• Now is all we have and it’s the only place where we can make a difference• Listening intentionally helps us understand subtle cues as to what’s really happening• Connect your eyes and ears to your heart to truly experience and be grateful for the ‘now’ and what i...

2022-10-1022 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 40 - How Stress Affects Your BodyHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about how stress affects us physically and how we can become more aware of that.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• How stress can show up as muscle tension and how simply talking about why you’re tense can loosen that.• How trauma, past or present, can be stored in the body and how to ease it.• Learning to ‘feel’ where the stress resides in your body and how to describe it by...

2022-08-1528 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 39 Ex-Men Roundtable - How Have You Benefitted from Your Divorce?Here's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about how your life might be better now you’re divorced.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• If divorce leads to a mental springtime, what seeds do you want to plant?• How the challenge can make you more resilient.• How looking back on what you’ve got over in the past helps your vision of the future.• ‘Wants’ vs.’ Needs’• What you learn about yourself due to divorce.and much more...We'd love to hea...

2022-07-1929 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 38- How Aware Are You of How You're Making Your Ex FeelHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about how our behaviour towards your ex affects your kids.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• When we upset our ex it just makes the environment worse for the kids.• Visualizing your kids future to determine how you should act, alters your perspective.• Having empathy for our ex helps us understand ‘their’ situation.• Good communication with our kids during a divorce helps them.• Can shielding our kids from our issues alleviat...

2022-07-1124 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 37- You Can't Get Wet From The Word WaterHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about taking action.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• What that quote really means• Do your beliefs manifest in your actions?• How to find balance long term• Getting ready to get ready, or jump straight in?and much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below***Proud to be selected by FeedSpot’s panelists as one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcas...

2022-04-1831 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 36 - How To Stop People Pleasing and Co-Dependency with special guest Angie Monko of Harmony Harbor A great conversation with our guest as she shares from her coaching experience women's greatest challenges post-divorce.If you would like to contact Coach Angie, you can find her at https://www.harmonyharbor.comWe'd love to hear your comments below...***Proud to be selected by FeedSpot’s panelists as one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts on the web.And in the Top 10 of FeedSpot’s own Divorce related podcasts.Selected from thousands of podcasts on the web, ranked by relevancy, authority, social media...

2022-04-1253 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 35 - Ex Men Roundtable - Hope - What is Hope really and how can it helpHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Hope.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• The definition of hope• Is hope just passive wishing?• How hope and action must happen together• How to not be crushed when hope is unfulfilled• How to avoid feeling hopelessand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.***Proud to be sele...

2022-04-0436 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 34 - Anger and Resentment - Breaking PatternsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about why we get angry and how we can control it so it doesn’t make things worse.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• Who usually gets hurt from anger?• What is the expectation that can trigger anger?• What expectations ‘should’ we have• What the signal is that anger is showing us• How journaling can help understand where anger is coming from• Ho...

2022-02-2835 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 33 - What Is The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your ChildrenThis is an episode every parent, man or woman, going through a divorce can benefit from. In this conversation from around last Christmas, The Ex-men share what they learned and determined to be the most valuable "gift" we can give our children. "We are not raising kids, we are raising adults" and so the gifts we give them will carry forward for the rest of their lives. As you listen, ask yourself, what is the gift you want to give?In this episode we share what this meant to each of us. What is at...

2022-02-2121 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 32 - How Accountability Makes THE DifferenceHere's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about the value of accountability.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about: What does it mean to us to be accountable? How accountability can help keep us keep in integrity with ourselves. How accountability with someone who is safe and experienced can give you a larger perspective that may not be seen at the moment. ...

2022-02-1426 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 31 - Why Its Important To Get Busy in Productive WaysHere's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about the grief of divorce.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• How organizing areas of your life move you forwards• Why starting small with planning builds the momentum you need• Why getting things done builds a sense of self-worth and achievement• Why scheduling pauses and FUN can actually help you achieveand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.***Proud to be select...

2022-02-0723 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 30 - Self SabotageHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about self sabotage as it relates to going through divorce.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.It is in this time of a divorce that emotions are high and so are the hurts. Self Sabotage is something very common as we fight for what is ours while going through our own fear, insecurities, and anger. Join us for a candid talk about our own experiences and what was learned from them. We'd love to hear y...

2022-01-3123 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 29 - On the hot seat with DustinHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time our own Dustin Droen shares his own story of divorce. From the discovery of what led to the fall of the marriage to kids, to logistics, to working though acceptance and what he learned from it. Dustin shares from the heart the most important thing someone shared with him that helped get him through the divorce and what advice he has for someone going through their own. and much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

2022-01-2435 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 28 - Parental AlienationHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Parental Alienation, what it is and how you might deal with it.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• The 5 factors that define Parental Alienation • Unspoken behaviours that can contribute• Having the awareness of when WE might be alienating in some subtle way• Using respect as a gauge to determine if alienation is happening in either direction• Keeping your own integrity high, usin...

2022-01-1728 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 27: Being Alone vs Being LonelyHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about loneliness.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• The difference between 'alone' and 'lonely'• Why suffering is an indicator• The reasons why people spiral down• Strategies to deal with loneliness• Nurturing the relationship with oneselfand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.***Proud to be selected by FeedSpo...

2022-01-1022 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 26: Grief Is Part Of The Process Of DivorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about grief of losing the marriage.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• Explaining the Kübler-Ross cycle of grief and how to use it• Why the initiator of divorce doesn’t seem to suffer the grief• What is actually being grieved with divorce?• Connect with others in a healthy way to work through grief• Pay attention to your energy which will be an indicator of your emotionand much more...We'd lo...

2022-01-0318 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 25: Painful Experiences Are Pivot PointsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about"Why Painful Experiences Are Pivot Points".Present were me, Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler, and this week’s host Dustin Droen.In this episode we talk about:• ‘Know’ that things will change - changing focus really helps• Pain becomes a tool to evolve and become a better, stronger you• What are you prepared to do to get through the pain?• Why pivoting into the unknown is still better than sitting stilland much more...

2021-12-2716 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 24: How To Deal With ConflictHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about conflict in divorce.Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen and Larry McInnes.In this episode we talk about:• Finding common ground is key• Rehearse how you ‘could’ respond to conflict ahead of time• Pause... in order to respond instead of reacting to conflict• Asking a pointed question in the heat of conflict can dilute the heatand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.***Proud to be selected by FeedSpot’s panel...

2021-12-2016 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 23: How To Stop Reacting To Your FearsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about your reaction to fear.Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler and Dustin Droen.In this episode we talk about:• Fear can be subtle and relate to how we think we’re perceived by others• Lacking a sense of control in a situation can lead to fear• Understand what triggers you to feel fear, and why• Taking control of what YOU do next can dilute fears of overwhelm and confusionand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments b...

2021-12-1319 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 22: Post-Divorce Identity- part 4: How To Shape Your Post-Divorce IdentityHere's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about:"How to Shape Your Identity After Divorce Pt.4".Present were Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, and this week’s host Jason Blount.In this episode we talk about:• You are shaping your identity NOT your circumstances• Using hindsight to evaluate your identity• The importance of mentors• How will you recognize you’re being who you think you are?• Healthy habits can be small steps to reinforce your identity• Asking ourselves the right questions can help us clarify who we areand mu...

2021-12-0615 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 21: Post-Divorce Identity- part 3: What do you want your Identity to be after divorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about: "Your Identity After Divorce Pt.3". Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, and this week’s host Jason Blount. In this episode we talk about: • Recognising who you’ve ‘been’ and now who you want to BE • How personal growth can feel like diluting yourself due to compromise • Being treated badly can cause us to identify ourselves incorrectly • To be the best Dad to our kids during divorce we MUST ensure we are being the best to ourselves first

2021-11-2922 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 20: Post-Divorce Identity- part 2: What Happens To Your Identity After DivorceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about:"What Happens to Your Identity After Divorce".Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen, and this week’s host JasonBlount.In this episode we talk about:• Reinventing yourself through forced evolution• Recognising what needs to change about yourself• How we ‘should’ be vs how we ‘could be• Figuring out who you want to be moving forwardsand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments...

2021-11-2217 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 19: Post-Divorce Identity- part 1Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about:"What Happens to Your Identity After Divorce".Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and this week’s host Jason Blount.In this episode we talk about:• Reinventing yourself through forced evolution• Recognising what needs to change about yourself• How we ‘should’ be vs how we ‘could’ be• Figuring out who you want to be moving forwardsand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.***Proud to be selected by Fee...

2021-11-1515 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 18: The Impact of forgiveness with guest Jill KaufmanHere's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about 'The Impact of Forgiveness'.Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen, and our special guest Jill Kaufman.In this episode we talk about:• Forgiving ourselves• The purpose of forgiveness• Does forgiveness = closure?• Do WE need to be forgiven?• The timing of forgiveness• The power of responding vs. reactingand much more...Here are two questions to ask yourself: What will I gain by forgiving? What will I gain by NOT forgiving?The answers...

2021-11-0818 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 17: How To Effect Positive Change, Part 2Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about"How To Effect Positive Change Pt2".Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and our Jason Blount.In this episode we talk about:• How fear stops us from taking positive action• How our primitive brain protects us from change and why• How to embrace fear to keep moving forwards• 4 steps to dilute fear to make positive changes• Know where you are, know where you want to go, identify the first...

2021-11-0120 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 16: How To Effect Positive Change, Part 1Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about'How To Effect Positive Change Pt.1'.Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount and Dustin DroenIn this episode we talk about:• Recognising when you need positive change and how your vocabulary is key• Understanding your part in where you are right now• How changing your energy can attract like energy• How to catch yourself blaming and switch from being a victim to deciding YOU have agency• How accept...

2021-10-2513 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 15: What Is Toxic Masculinity?Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Toxic Masculinity.Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, and Dustin DroenIn this episode we talk about:• How toxic masculinity is related to the ego and vulnerability• What "toxic" actually means• Is toxic masculinity subjective?• How toxic masculinity is learned behaviour and can be passed down from generation to generation• What toxic masculinity is NOTand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the commen...

2021-10-1820 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 14: How To Identify, Communicate, And Meet NeedsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about personal identity.Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler and Dustin Droen.In this episode we talk about:• The 6 Human Needs that drive us all• The 5 Love Languages, recognising them and using them• How focusing on your own needs can blind us to our partner’s needs• Communicating your expectations can be a start point• Taking responsibility for learning about ourselves and the meanings we attribute to events (burning dinner - what it means)and much more...We'd love to hear...

2021-10-1115 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 13: How Your Mindset Impacts Your Divorce, Part 2Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's PART 2 of the importance of developing the right MINDSET.Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount and Dustin DroenIn this episode we talk about:• How it's ok to lapse into autopilot - it's how we get things done• Recognising our own behaviour gives us choices• Not understanding your feelings is ok• How identifying what your pain means helps you get the message it's sending- and much more...We'd love to...

2021-10-0413 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 12: How Your Mindset Impacts Your Divorce, Part 1 - Developing the right MindsetHere's the next Ex men Roundtable discussion, this time it's PART 1 of the importance of developing the right Mindset.Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes and Dustin DroenIn it we talk about:• How looking back affects how we look forward• How shifting our focus to what we want instead of what we don't want can ignite our purpose• How awareness is the first key to directing your own ship• How our perspective is creating our beliefs and the meanings we give events- and mu...

2021-09-2712 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 11: Initial Coaching QuestionsHere's in this discussion, it's all about Initial Coaching questions...In this discussion we talk about the first questions we use when coaching someone (particularly divorced dads) to uncover some of the root causes of emotions in order to deal with and heal them.We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.***Proud to be selected by FeedSpot’s panelists as one of the Top 100 Divorce Podcasts on the web.And in the Top 10 of FeedSpot’s own Divorce related podcasts.Selected from thousands of po...

2021-09-2010 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 2: ForgivenessHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about 'Forgiveness'.Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and our special guest Jill Kaufman.In this episode we talk about:• Forgiving ourselves• The purpose of forgiveness• Does forgiveness = closure?• Do WE need to be forgiven?• The timing of forgiveness• The power of responding vs. reactingand much more...I didn't make the discussion last week but the 2 questions I always ask are:What will I gain by fo...

2021-09-1418 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 10: Emotions and Energy, Part 2Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about “Unwanted Emotions Pt.2”This is the second part of our discussion on how to interpret and use unwanted emotional energy (anger, resentment, guilt etc.).Your hosts: Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and Stuart Young.Once we identify the core emotion then understand the message it's giving us, it's time to let it go. We discuss some ways to do that in this episode but there are many many ways to enable yourself to let go of these emotions - here are...

2021-09-1417 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 9: Emotions and Energy, Part 1Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about “Unwanted Emotions Pt.1” This is the first part of our discussion on how to interpret and use unwanted emotional energy (anger, resentment, guilt etc.). Your hosts: Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and Stuart Young. • Once we identify the core emotion then understand the message it's giving us • Emotions themselves are not ‘good’ or ‘bad’ - they’re just feelings • Fear and Love are the only two true emotions • Use Tony Robbins’ TRIAD to explore routes out of unwanted emotions - and much more... W...

2021-09-1414 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 8: Having AwarenessHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Awareness and how it's key to having a better life...Your hosts: Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes and Dustin Droen.• Awareness is noticing - how to nudge subconscious thoughts into our conscious• How awareness reveals opportunities to make things better• Learning the tools of good communication can help head off problems• Empathy is a route to understanding the motivation of others- and much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comm...

2021-09-1415 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 6: Gratitude and AbundanceHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about "Gratitude and Abundance".Present were me, Larry McInnes and Jason Blount.In this episode we talk about:• How the feedback loop works• How to identify if you’re ‘feeling’ grateful or abundant• Calibrate by using memories to associate with positive emotions• Congruency between thoughts and physiology• Finding context by choosing to change perspective on your life despite the negativity happeningand much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below...

2021-09-1415 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 5: The Impact of VulnerabilityHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about being vulnerable.Present were me, Larry McInnes and Peter Hobler.In this episode we talk about:• When your kids witness your vulnerability it teaches them how not to be guarded about being vulnerable themselves• Vulnerability is associated with weakness, but it’s strong to be able ask for help• You don’t have to be vulnerable with ‘everybody’ - be selective• Asking permission to display vulnerability with trusted others can ease the wayand much more...

2021-09-1416 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 4: Dealing with Negative EmotionsHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Negative emotions, what are they and how can they help us?Your hosts: Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, and Stuart Young.• Interpreting good and bad emotions and how context is important• How to actually use a negative emotion for our benefit• The importance of pausing before reacting to negative emotions• How negative can be canceled by positive so reach for gratitude to dissipate negative feelings- and much more...We'd love to hear your thoughts...

2021-09-1418 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 3: Responsibility vs BlamingHere's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about if we can blame AND take responsibility at the same time?Your hosts: Peter Hobler, Jason Blount, Larry McInnes, and Stuart Young.• How responsibility is tied to our values and sense of integrity• How blaming keeps us in victim mode no matter how valid• The sense of power we get from owning what we are at fault with• Our perception that if we take responsibility others will take advantage of us- and much more...We...

2021-09-1421 min

Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men Episode 1: IntroductionWelcome to the Ex-men Roundtable. We are a group of men who have been through our own divorces and came together to share what we learned in order to help other men who are facing the same thing. No matter what role you played in the divorce there is something here for you. And, no matter what your journey is or where you are at on it, chances are one of us has been there! We know that it's not always easy for men to share about how they are feeling and sometimes find it hard...

2021-09-1420 min