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Slow Down, Man71. Going from Leaders*** to Leadership - feat. Adrian KoehlerOur guest today has coached leaders for brands like Nike & Lululemon. He’s all about turning limiting fears into self-confidence. He’s a leadership engagement expert and founder of the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches passionate and frustrated founders in new ways to get what they want in their professional and personal lives. Host of the Naked Leadership Podcast - Mr. Adrian Koehler.We get into how facing fears and effective leadership are two things that are very intertwined.The key to finding motivation and meaning in our work.How all o...
2023-02-1952 minSlow Down, Man70. Chasing Fulfillment & Learning to Slow Down - feat. Cole RodgersOur guest today is the Founder of School of Man (an organization that builds real men through raw and real vulnerability), author of the book, School of Man and host of the Podcast “The Alpha Talk”... Mr. Cole Rodgers.He’s someone who has experienced it all, coming from the brink of divorce, battling substance abuse, losing his way. But somewhere along the way experienced freedom.He also set the world burpee record in 24 hours… We talk about that.How he had a VERY real lesson in slowing down after nearly dying in a Mexica...
2023-02-1858 minSlow Down, Man69. What "Resilience" Really Means & How We Build It - feat. Alex PettToday, we've got the amazing Alex Pett on the show... A renowned "Resilience Coach" who helps people to live adventurously and wholeheartedly, building open, enthusiastic, calm and confident people. We get into why traditional definitions (i.e. pushing emotion aside to persevere through pain & hardship,) of resilience no longer totally ring true.How vulnerability and understanding of oneself is key to resilience. And so so much more.To connect with Alex...Visit her website: https://shore-coaching.com/ Follow her on insta: @alexshorecoachingCheck Out Her P...
2023-02-1246 minSlow Down, Man68. High Stakes Leadership & Living on the "X" - feat. Stephen DrumToday we've got a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams on the show - Mr. Stephen Drum. He is now an in-demand speaker and consultant, who helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.We get into...What "high stakes leadership" is. And the parallels between training a leader in the Navy to training a leader in the boardroom and in their familyWhat it means to "live o...
2023-01-2143 minSlow Down, Man67. From Surviving to Thriving in Relationship - feat. Bryan ReevesFrom being in the airforce, to a watch company executive, to spiritual music band manager to transformational events producer to (now) a thriving life and relationship coach and author of the best-selling book (and one of my all-time favorite books) “Choose Her Everyday Or Leave Her”, host of the “Men, This Way” podcast… Our guest today is Mr. Bryan Reeves.Why so many men go into relationship with confidence and great intentions, but struggle mightily once in relationship. How to thrive in relationship and not simply survive.Why being vulnerable with other men can bring...
2022-10-2952 minSlow Down, Man66. Getting to the Top of Your Game (& Staying There) - feat. Alan Stein Jr.Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach, working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet (Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan is the author of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, named one of the the top mindset, productivity, and success books of all time by Book Authority as well as his new book: Sustain Your Game...
2022-10-0955 minSlow Down, Man65. Embracing the Struggle & Leaving the Comfort Zone - feat. Adam HillToday we’ve got a dude who is fit. Incredibly fit. But he wasn’t always that way. At age 33, with a physique described as “sasquatch with a dad bod”, battling with alcoholism and an anxiety disorder, he made a goal to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. And (spoiler alert) he did just that. We've got Triathlete, Speaker, Author & Coach, Adam Hill on the show. This one is all about how Adam left the comfort zone, ended up adopting an empowered mindset and achieving things no one thought was possible.Go grab his Amazo...
2022-08-2845 minSlow Down, Man64. Integrity, Authenticity & Radical Self-Expression - feat. Barry MagliarditiBarry Magliarditi is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, philanthropist, and spiritual guide. Through his global coaching enterprise, The Game Changers, Barry has mentored thousands of business owners to scale to seven figures and beyond while creating a life of balance, freedom, and fulfillment. His podcasts, The Comeback Game and The Tradie Business School, have over two million downloads. Barry takes us through his journey of going from a depressed young man with a drug habit and into crime... into the successful man that he is today. And how building the relationship with himself was key to t...
2022-01-3050 minSlow Down, Man63. Average is the Enemy - feat. Former NFL'er Shawn HarperIf you're in need of a little boost of motivation... You're gonna want to listen to this one,He's a former 7 year NFL Player, he was featured on the MTV show "Made" and now travels the world training teams, building leadership and transforming corporate environments.We not only get into his NFL career and his appearance on MTV's Made, but dig into what it means to "win". And how he thinks the traditional concept of winning where one individual comes out ahead of the other may not be an accurate depiction. We get...
2022-01-1549 minSlow Down, Man62. Living a Rich Life feat. Scott DannerHappy New Year!!!Author of the book "Freedom Street", financial advisor and CEO Scott Danner shares lessons learned and insights gained from nearly two decades of managing assets, purchasing financial practices, and creating succession plans to ensure a future that is both prosperous and rewarding. This one is all about living a "rich life". Which doesn't solely refer to setting ourselves up financially. But includes finding clarity on what we love and what is important to us, as well as cultivating "rich relationships".We get into the the debate on work/life balance. An...
2022-01-0251 minSlow Down, Man61. Thrive Through Adversity, Man - feat. Elijah StacyOur guest today has a fricken amazing story and an inspiring mission. We've got Elijah Stacy, author of the book “A Small If”, and Founder of the nonprofit Destroy Duchenne, which he started at age 15 to advance gene editing and gene therapy to save his life, his brothers life and thousands of others around the world from DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy), a muscle wasting disease that primarily affects kids. We talk all of the things that Elijah has learned from his journey battling this disease and spreading his story (thus far).We talk abou...
2021-10-2451 minSlow Down, Man60. Removing the Masks & Shifting Perspective - feat. Doug Cartwright“To become the person you truly are, you have to let go of you think you are supposed to be"Doug Cartwright is a speaker, author (of the book Holy Sh!t We're Alive), and CEO and Founder of The Daily Shifts. Doug takes us through his journey from being a twenty something, ex-morman, ex-millionaire living deeply unfulfilled who had done everything he was “supposed” to do. He was living a lavish life, VIP bottle service with Drake, hanging out with Kevin Durant in a suite at the Superbowl, before realizing that the only reason he was d...
2021-10-1745 minSlow Down, Man59. Exploration of the Self & Seeking the Uncomfortable - feat. Mickey GragliaMichele (Mickey) Graglia is a former top model and is currently one of the world's top ultra runners. Since 2011, he has competed in over thirty ultramarathons all over the world, often winning and setting course records. He has set Guinness World Records for his runs across the Atacama and Gobi deserts. His wins in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, with temperatures below -40ºF, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley, with highs above 130ºF, made him the first person in history to win both the hottest and coldest foot races on Earth. Michele get...
2021-10-1043 minSlow Down, Man58. From Facing Death to Experiencing Pure Childlike Joy - feat. Dave ScatchardWe're back!!! And with a bang.We've got former NHL gladiator, Dave Scatchard on the show.He had a fourteen-year career as a hockey player in the NHL, 659 career NHL games, with the Nucks, Islanders, Bruins, Coyotes, Predators and Blues. That was until a fifth concussion left him with slurred speech, headaches, and traumatic brain injuries... So he embarked on a journey around the world to restore his health and reinvent his life. And that he did.Recently, he’s traveled the world and spoken alongside Tony Robbins as a Platinum Career Coach.
2021-10-031h 07Slow Down, Man57. Becoming a Lifelong Learner - feat. Nick VelasquezNICK VELASQUEZ is a passionate learner and devoted student of mastery. He’s the author of the popular blog UnlimitedMastery.com, where he writes about learning science, peak performance, creativity, and mastering skills. His writing has been featured in outlets such as TIME, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, and Thought Catalogue. Nick speaks multiple languages and spends his time between Tokyo and Montréal.We go deep down the rabbit hole of learning, mastery, the meaning of life and debate whether it's better to be realistic and depressed or disconnected from reality but content.Why exp...
2021-06-1354 min
Do It With DanSlow Down Man! | Mitch LagadinDo you find yourself on the go 24/7? Do you feel like you have to give everything to a cause at the expense of your health and wellbeing? Time to slow down, man!
Welcome once again Dreamers, to the Do it with Dan Podcast! The place to truly dream with your eyes open. It's time to expand our experience with some more great discussion on the power of the mind in all things. Whether you want to manifest more wealth, emotional abundance or love in your life; this is the podcast for you.
A huge part...
2021-06-1036 minSlow Down, Man56. Outta Survival & Into Flow (Through the Body) - feat. Nicole LohseReally excited to share this one. We've got Somatic Experiencing Practitioner®, Somatic Practice, Feldenkrais® & Yoga Practitioner, Nicole Lohse on the show, who has dedicated her life to helping people move "out of survival and into flow". All through building awareness and becoming curious around our nervous system responses and how this shows up in the body.We talk "go mode" (that I often find myself in), how this can actually be a survival pattern and how we can achieve in a more healthy way that is connected to our bodies.How the end goal of th...
2021-06-0648 minSlow Down, Man55. Respect, Leadership & Embracing Difference - feat. D. John JacksonHe's written a book, he's filmed a documentary. All around one simple (but powerful) message. Your life matters.Our guest today, D. John Jackson shifted gears from being a fortune 50 corporate leader, to dedicating himself to speaking to and for the underrepresented and marginalized groups in the world.We get into how black men are categorized into three buckets growing up - "entertainers, athletes or on the wrong side of the law". And how John looks to change the narrative on this.The concept of “embracing difference” and how the world needs a (mass...
2021-05-3046 minSlow Down, Man54. Stepping into Possibility & Meeting Life On It's Own Terms - feat. Rainier WyldeThis is without a doubt one of my favorite conversations (ever).We've got a man who is a poet with his words (and has a great beard), Rainier Wylde on the show.We get into the shadow. How it is the collection of those parts of ourselves that we have had to cut away or mask in order to belong. And Rainier takes us through his own journey with his shadow.How many boys in modern society do not get to experience the “hunter stage”. Where the boy gets to learn to be poin...
2021-05-2353 minSlow Down, Man53. Connection, Addiction & S*** Adults Never Taught Us - feat. Natasha SattlerOur guest today was more productive during COVID than most. She doubled down on connections with her friends and wrote a book on the s*** that adults never taught us growing up... Titled, "S*** Adults Never Taught Us". We've got Natasha Sattler on the show!We go deep on the concept of connection. How it is a human need and we need to destigmatize feeling lonely (because it's normal). And how it is possible to be in a room full of people and still feel alone.Seeing anxiety as a "signal light" of something we...
2021-05-1651 minSlow Down, Man52. Accepting our S*** & Building Legendary Relationships - feat. Mike Campbell“If you keep your s*** tucked away in the corner, it f****** stinks.”Our guest today is someone who I would call an "Everyday Legend".Mike Campbell is a men’s coach, author, founder of The Everyday Legends Coaching Program and host of the Everyday Legends Podcast. A dude who is helping other men break free of the ordinary and build legendary relationships – with themselves, their partners, and their world. This one is all about s***. Identifying our s***. Owning our s***. And then allowing others to see our s***. With a goal of "feelin...
2021-05-0948 minSlow Down, Man51. Changing Our Relationship with Death & Living a "Full" Life - feat. Claudia GoetzelmannThis is a heavy one folks...We've got Claudia Goetzelmann on the show, who experienced a "small death" in going through a divorce and losing her identity. And in doing so she dug DEEP into the concept of death.And through this experience, she came to the realization that perhaps she was more scared of death than she should be. And realized that over time in the relationship she had abandoned parts of herself. And Claudia takes us through her experience of "re-accepting" herself and grieving the loss of the identity s...
2021-05-0249 minSlow Down, Man50. Learnings from Life as a Travelling Monk - feat. Ananda MurariOur guest today has a fascinating story (and possible the most calming voice on the planet).... He got to a point where he had everything he really wanted, but was anxious and dissatisfied… So he sought solitude and lived and traveled with monks across America in a van (as one does).We go deep on what he took away from this wild experience. Especially on the topic of emotions.The power of asking ourselves “how do we look at our emotions" and shifting our perspective to one where we allow them to move and flow. In ex...
2021-04-2550 minSlow Down, Man49. Getting Out of the Chase & Into Our "Unique Role" - feat. Daniel MangenaDaniel made his first million at 20 years old. And was a millionaire for about 6 months before losing it all...He went from a place of shallow, blind faith in his capacity to create, to a man pondering the thought of taking his own life.Over the next number of years, he "accidentally reprogrammed his mind" to choose life and get out of the chase.Our guest today is a man with a beautiful accent and an even more beautiful story, Daniel Mangena.We get into the power of sharing the “crap” in y...
2021-04-1845 minSlow Down, Man48. Reclaiming Confidence in Dating & Relationships - feat. Kimberly HillShe's a qualified Life and Relationship Coach, Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Practitioner, has studied Gottman Couples Therapy, Reiki Healing and has coached over 100 men on how to build confidence, get clarity in life and experience happier relationships.We've got Kimberly Hill (AKA Kimbo Slice) on the show!We talk her transition from working in a male dominated financial world to dedicating herself to helping men build confidence in dating and relationships.What a healthy masculine looks like. What the toxic masculine looks like. And how a toxic feminine DOES exist and should be talked about...
2021-04-1150 minSlow Down, Man47. Becoming a Self-Love Warrior - feat. Seth Pearson“Am I coming from a place of worthiness or unworthiness”We've got self-love warrior, host of the Love Amped Podcast and all around good guy, Mr. Seth Pearson on the show.He talks about how he went from a place of depression, constant comparison, and feelings of unworthiness to being a man brimming with self love (as I am sure is clear from listening to him speak).His first experience of self-love (it was using MDMA) and how he built the self-love muscle following that experience.How self-love is one of the...
2021-04-0453 minSlow Down, Man46. Embrace the Suck, Man - feat. Chris Primeau"I am not what happens to me, I am not who people say I am, I am not what I am afraid of"Today we've got the CEO of the Impact Society on the show, Mr. Chris Primeau!We get into so much. How he found his passion of helping build the mental well being and resilience of young people (AKA what the Impact Society is all about).How he built a positive, false identity growing up in Toronto. And what happened when he moved and was no longer able to...
2021-03-2849 minSlow Down, Man45. Living a Committed Life - feat. Thane Marcus RinglerThis guy doesn't have any commitment issues.We've got former pro-golfer, turned speaker, writer, development coach and podcast host (of the Up and Comers Podcast).. Thane Marcus Ringler on the show.We talk his transition from grinding it out on pro golf tours (a totally self focused career) to devoting himself to helping others.We talk how as a part of his laser like focus on performance, he cut out emotion. How this affected his relationships moving forward and how he has worked on reconnecting with his emotions.We get into...
2021-03-2147 min
Talking ImpactS3 Episode 4: Mitch Lagadin, finding purpose & living for it.Send us a textThis episode features a beautifully candid conversation with Mitch Lagadin. Not only is Mitch the Launchpoint Sport & Event Strategies' day to day leader, he also hosts his own podcast called 'Slow Down, Man'. He shares about his journey of finding purpose, how he uses his own experience to mentor others, and gives a glimpse into how his own mental health struggles have impacted his life.
2021-03-1550 minSlow Down, Man44. Building the Inner Warrior - feat. Joe CarabaseHe built a million dollar biz, has written books, has been featured on reality TV shows and travelled the world.... But despite how great all of these things sound, he wasn't happy. And it wasn't until he quit "the chase", slowed down and went inwards that he began to experience fulfillment.We've got Fitness Guru and Host of the "Man Over Mind" Podcast, Joe Carabase on the show!We get into so much in this one. But here is a glimpse:- The importance of letting your kids see you cry as a...
2021-03-1451 minSlow Down, Man43. There is No Feeling Like Feeling Seen, Man - feat. Rachael Jaye“The escape & immediacy of a Man Cave. The focused attention & results of a therapist. The compassion & unconditional affection of your mom"..... We’ve got Connection Coach (and former Professional "Cuddlist"), Rachael Jaye on the show. We get into so much around the concepts of connection, emotional openness and the f****** amazing feeling of feeling seen.Why is it so hard for dudes to open up and get in touch with their emotions today? The answer goes all the way back to the caveman era.Why not all positivity is helpful and what "toxic posi...
2021-03-0754 minSlow Down, Man42. Overcoming the Stress of Dating a Con Man - feat. Emma FerrisAn online dating horror story, her true crime story should literally be a special on Netflix... In April of 2019 she found out the guy she had been dating for 6 months was a con man and was in the middle of his biggest con to date... Dating her. Breathing coach, physiotherapist and host of the #1 Podcast in New Zealand , Conning the Con, we've got Emma Ferris on the show.Emma takes us through the story of how she built trust and a relationship with a man who she later found out was not who he said h...
2021-02-2852 minSlow Down, Man41. More Curiosity, Less Judgement, Man - feat. Ryan WaltonYou may know him as @daringtodad on instagram... we've got men's coach, father coach, Ryan Walton on the show today.We go deep down the rabbit hole on fatherhood. What Ryan was faced with when he became a parent. And how though he "went into the ring ready", he was greeted by a punch in the face.How parenting forces us to face the parts of ourselves that maybe we don't like so much and some of the stories that we carry with us. And how really, most of parenting is NOT about managing our...
2021-02-2150 min
Medicine Girl PodcastEpisode 25-Slow Down Man, Slow Way DownIn this episode Robin Stebbins interviews Mitch Lagadin, a regular dude from Canada? Not so much, this guy is connects with men his age and teaches mindfulness. We spar and jam and have a good time exploring why it not only feels good to slow down, buy why its a major key to your success To Find Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/slowdown.man/ www.slowdownman.com To Find Robin: robinstebbins.com
2021-02-2150 minMedicine Girl PodcastEpisode 25-Slow Down Man, Slow Way DownIn this episode Robin Stebbins interviews Mitch Lagadin, a regular dude from Canada? Not so much, this guy is connects with men his age and teaches mindfulness. We spar and jam and have a good time exploring why it not only feels good to slow down, buy why its a major key to your success To Find Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/slowdown.man/ www.slowdownman.com To Find Robin: robinstebbins.com
2021-02-2150 minSlow Down, Man40. The Mind as a Secret Weapon in Sports - feat. Christian StrakaHe coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10). Not to mention, he himself was also a tennis player on the international circuit. For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. Our guest today, Mr. Christian Straka has been at the forefront of the mindfulness mov...
2021-02-1446 minSlow Down, Man39. Growing Should Be Painful, Man - feat. Jared Graybeal"If you're not growing, you're dying"Today we've got a guy who is all about growth on the show. Jared Graybeal.Author of "The Self Help Book - 6 Practical Ways to Never Stop Growing" , he's a NASM-certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, behavioral change specialist, CrossFit Level 2 trainer, and corrective exercise specialist.He owns and operates two companies. One is Superfit Foods, a healthy, subscription-based, fully customizable meal prep company. The other is E3, a business consulting and marketing agency.He's done some cool things, like exhibiting Superfit Foods at Forbes U...
2021-02-0750 minSlow Down, Man38. Make Better Decisions, Man - feat. Tim Yen"Live the way you want to be remembered"Decisions are hard, man. And they don't have to be. That's why we've got psychologist, author and decision making expert, Tim Yen on the show this week.Author of "Choose Better, the Optimal Decision Making Framework" - we dig into first of all why decisions can be seemingly so hard to make. Whether it's what type of meat you want on your nachos or whether you should take the leap and change careers.We get into why the first step in optimal decision making is...
2021-01-3154 minSlow Down, Man37. Be Like James Bond, Man - feat. Jason Lange"There is nothing stronger than vulnerability".This week we've got men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide, Mr. Jason Lange on the show.We kick things off talking about the "worst date of Jason's life". And what he learned from it. (Listen to the end to hear my own "worst date story").But this is all about the power of finding presence and stillness as men in relationship (AKA being like James Bond).We talk what the #1 thing women look for in a man.How at the en...
2021-01-2455 minSlow Down, Man36. A New Definition of Masculinity - feat. The Fear Guy, Ben HarrisToday we've got The Fear Guy, Ben Harris on the show!He coaches, mentors and creates content that is all about helping people "free themselves" from the fear in their lives.This one starts out all about fear and then gets into a deep discussion of masculinity and what it means to be a man. So good.We get into how some of the fear that we hold on a daily basis is NOT even our own fear (others perhaps projected this fear onto us).What it means to "find our...
2021-01-171h 00Slow Down, Man35. Hustle Slowly, Man - feat. Heneka Watkis-Porter“Everything we have been searching for outside ourselves has been within us the whole time”Boom.Today we’ve got entrepreneur, coach, 5x author, international speaker and host of the Entrepreneurial You Podcast which has featured the likes of Richard Branson and Seth Godin (to name a couple). Heneka Watkis-Porter!After many years "hustling" and building businesses, it all came to a grinding halt for Heneka when she began experiencing severe adrenal fatigue, insomnia and depression. This forced her to slow down and really focus in on her wellness.We get...
2021-01-101h 00Slow Down, Man34. Be the Type of Man You Would Want Your Daughter to Marry, Man - feat. Dai ManuelToday we've got my friend, an award-winning digital thought leader and author, distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. From Vancouver, fellow Canadian! Mr. Dai Manuel on the show!Truthfully, I had an issue coming up with a title/theme for this episode because we just kinda hit record and talked about a thousand things. We get into how he is 44 years old but looks like he could be 30. And what his secret is.H...
2021-01-031h 07Slow Down, Man33. Roll with the Punches, Man - feat. Boxing Coach, Cleveland HughesBoxing Day Special!!Perhaps I am taking the punny humour a step too far, but naturally had to wait two months to release the episode with Boxing Coach (and just fantastic dude), Cleveland Hughes on Boxing Day.Without a doubt one of the toughest dudes we've had on the show. He started Healing Mitts Boxing Gym - which is unique in that it's intention is NOT to produce the next Iron Mike Tyson.INSTEAD, it's intention is to make people better at life and make better people. Through boxing. So f***** cool.
2020-12-2647 minSlow Down, Man32. Live Your Dream, Man - feat. Former Sport Scientist, Dallen ReberToday we've got former collegiate baseball player turned sport scientist turned entrepreneur, Mr. Dallen Reber on the show!This one is all about the power of SELF-AWARENESS.One of the ways that self-awareness is built is through the practice of journaling. Dallen takes us through how journaling is THE thing that led him to leave a job that others would perceive as "super cool" to follow what he REALLY wanted in life. That takes courage, man.That's why he founded the "Realization Self-Mastery Journal". Helping lead others toward similar realizations.We...
2020-12-2048 minSlow Down, Man31. Forgiveness is Key, Man - feat. Former NBA Scout, Steve DoneToday on the show we've got former NBA Scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers and former College Basketball Coach, Mr. Steve Done (A.K.A. Coach Done).Of course we talk a little (ok like a significant amount) of ball. But we go deeper than just talking basketball.This one gets into CHARACTER. And what character means. And how Coach Done identified this trait in young up and coming players as a scout.We talk the importance of AWARENESS in basketball and in life. And how amazing it is to have people in your...
2020-12-1352 minSlow Down, Man30. Live Damn Well, Man - With Jorge RomanOur guest today has written a book, is a health coach and is in relentless pursuit of "living damn well".Jorge Roman joins us and we get into first, what it means to "live damn well". How it is SO important for each of us to ask ourselves this question. In asking what optimal health really means to us. WHY do we work out every day, why do we eat what we eat? What is the point of it all for US.We go down SO many rabbit holes in this one......
2020-12-0650 minSlow Down, Man29. Be a Spiritual Badass, Man - With Chess EdwardsOur guest today is someone who I would call a “spiritual badass”. We’ve got Chess Edwards on the show. Who spent 20 years as an adventure travel guide and then took a huge career pivot becoming a different kind of guide – a spiritual guide/meditation teacher. We get into how in his career as an adventure guide, he was exploring the most amazing places on earth, all in an attempt to avoid turning inward and exploring himself. Living in a world that allowed him to never get close to anyone. I know that I resonat...
2020-11-2958 minSlow Down, Man28. Find your Authentic Voice, Man - With Founder of Alaya Naturals, Shauna ReiterToday we’ve got the founder of nutrition company, Alaya Naturals (awesome clean, organic superfood supplements) on the show. And as you will surely realize when listening, just an amazing woman. But today we're not talking nutrition. We're talking finding your authentic voice. Something Shauna was forced to do when writing a memoir of her life (and literally laying it all on the table).We dig into how many of us "edit ourselves" (often unknowingly) on a daily basis. Changing how we act, look and talk to adhere to the va...
2020-11-2251 minSlow Down, Man27. How to Never Get Offended (by Knowing Who You Are and What You Want) - With Nicole Girouard & Laura MoonAs Taylor Swift says, "Two is Better Than One" and so today we have TWO guests on the show - Nicole Girouard & Laura Moon. Of Bare Slate and hosts of the awesome "Ask More, Get More Show".This one is all about asking yourself two (very important) questions. 1) Who am I?2) What do I want?And how once we dig into the answers to these questions (which takes a whole lot of time), we can no longer be offended. Because we know who we are and what we value and place these...
2020-11-1558 minSlow Down, Man26. Nice Guy? Grow Your Sack Back (Through Self-Acceptance) - With Dr. Michael PariserWe go further down the rabbit hole on "Nice Guy Syndrome" with a good friend of Dr. Robert Glover's... Dr. Michael Pariser.With over 20 years of experience treating emotional issues and AUTHOR of the book No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey - A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Integrated Male. Since 2012, he has been helping Nice Guys find their way to greater confidence and masculinity. In this episode we dig into how "nice guys" can grow their sack back. Not through traditional symbols of masculinity like big muscles or being an "asshole". But...
2020-11-081h 03Slow Down, Man25. What it REALLY Means to be a Strong, Badass Man - With Mike CameronToday on the show we've got the Author of "Becoming a Better Man", Mr. Mike Cameron on the show!After experiencing a tragedy in his life, Mike made the decision to change the lives of men.We talk about what TRUE strength is and what it truly means to be a man. It's not pushing through pain and "being strong". But rather having the courage to sit with strong emotions and work through them.We talk creating space for men to drop the masculine mask and express their true selves.How...
2020-11-0153 minSlow Down, Man24. Want an Amazing Relationship? Pump the Brakes. - With Shaun GalanosLove is in the air! We've got Love Coach, Shaun Galanos on the show talking all about why when it comes to relationships, slower is better.Great empires (and relationships) aren't built overnight. We dig into where this rush to get into relationships stems from (hint: it is an attempt to avoid the existential loneliness of being human).He tells us how we can gauge if a relationship is moving too fast. What WE can do if we are one of those people who has a tendency to rush relationships. As well as how we...
2020-10-2546 min
Two Party PodcastSlow Down Man Podcast Host Mitch LagadinI am blessed to have a discussion with Mitch Lagadin about his self improvement journey, spirituality, anxiety, panic attacks and much more! Take a Listen!
I have a deeply rooted belief that we are all SO much more capable than what we are displaying on a day to day basis. And that we can walk through life with SO much more fulfillment and ease than we are currently experiencing.
Years ago, I struggled with panic attacks and anxiety. I lacked motivation, was on a career path that was not in alignment with my true desires...
2020-10-1825 min
Two Party PodcastSlow Down Man Podcast Host Mitch LagadinI am blessed to have a discussion with Mitch Lagadin about his self improvement journey, spirituality, anxiety, panic attacks and much more! Take a Listen!
I have a deeply rooted belief that we are all SO much more capable than what we are displaying on a day to day basis. And that we can walk through life with SO much more fulfillment and ease than we are currently experiencing.
Years ago, I struggled with panic attacks and anxiety. I lacked motivation, was on a career path that was not in alignment with my true desires...
2020-10-1825 minSlow Down, Man22. Releasing your S*** & Overcoming Addiction - With Robin ClareWe've got acclaimed author, Robin Clare on the show and her central belief is that all "addictions" (i.e. alcohol, food etc.) are REALLY just addictions to suffering. And that while pain is inevitable in life, suffering is a choice. And many of us continually choose it.Robin digs into how the "turn tables turned" for her after opening up to the world about her bulimia and addiction to food (AKA releasing the s***).We get into the power of surrendering and just letting things unfold as they may. Setting standards for our...
2020-10-1845 minSlow Down, Man23. MAX Out your Fitness for Mental Clarity - With Max CathcartOur guest on the show today is JACKED.And he does it the right way. With a balanced (not overly restrictive) diet and a focus on things like sleep, hydration and not focusing on things too much.We've got Max Cathcart on the show, who owns a nutrition company helping entrepreneurs gain mental clarity, build muscle, and improve energy through nutrition.We get into the importance sleep, water and the odd cheat meal. As well as how to make time for your fitness and nutrition, even if you have no time....
2020-10-1838 minSlow Down, Man21. WARNING: This episode may give you runner's high - With Matt MillsThis week we've got former NCAA runner (and current marathoner), running/life coach Matt Mills on the show.Runners AND non-runners, I encourage you to give this one a listen. I assure you there is value for all. Matt is such a down to earth guy who gives advice based on real experience that he has had from personal experience and from coaching clients.We get into how running can be a meditation/stillness practice in our lives. So much so that Matt actually stopped meditating and doubled down on running because of the profound...
2020-10-1146 minSlow Down, Man20. From "Nice Guy" to Integrated, Conscious Man - With Dr. Robert GloverNo more Mr. Nice Guy!! We've got the acclaimed author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy" on the show, the legend... Dr. Robert Glover.We dig into SO much in this one:- What is nice guy syndrome?- Why nice guys are often approval seekers, attempting to hide flaws and undesirable features about themselves - How nice guys operate by using “covert contracts” in an indirect attempt to get their needs met - How nice guys are actually not in fact as “nice” as they think they are and ofte...
2020-10-041h 04Slow Down, Man19. Slow Down & Fly, Brother! - With Travel Docuseries Host, Ernest White IIToday we've got explorer, storyteller as well as producer & host of TV travel docuseries, Fly Brother, Ernest White II on the show. And what a pleasure it was slowing down with this guy. He quite literally may be the GREATEST storyteller I have ever met. And on this episode he shares stories, experiences and most importantly learnings from the over 70 countries that he has visited.We explore all of the following:- How his passion for experiencing different cultures and storytelling started and his journey to his current role as the host of a...
2020-09-2750 minSlow Down, ManMindfulness is the Gym for Your Brain - Interview on Down to Earth with Sean MorganHow the turn tables have turned! This week we have an interview that I had the pleasure of doing with Sean Morgan on "Down to Earth".This one is short and sweet and we delve into all of the following:- How I first got into mindfulness- The positive effects that I have experienced in my life as a result of my mindfulness practice- The power of a mindfulness practice as something "without a goal"- How it is more important today than ever before to "disconnect"- How...
2020-09-2024 minSlow Down, Man"Flow Like Water" Through Life and Relationships - With Scott AaronToday we delve DEEP into a topic that we don't often discuss on the show... Relationships. We've got internationally acclaimed and award-winning network marketer, author, podcaster and speaker, Scott Aaron on the show! But today we're not talking network marketing, we're talking how to create healthy, thriving relationships, how to be resilient through the curve balls that life throws at you an how sometimes, you have to "slow down before you speed up".This guy's story is absolutely fascinating. From being married and divorced (twice), to filing for personal bankruptcy, it's a wild ride. But what is...
2020-09-1352 minSlow Down, ManChoosing Purpose Over Porn - With Bill RanshawToday on the show we're talking the power of "No Fap". We've got Porn Recovery Expert & Coach, Bill Ranshaw on the show. He helps men who struggle with porn bring awareness to the harm that it is causing in their life and relationships and teach them how to stop porn forever, retrain their brain to elevate every area of their life.Bill takes us through his journey of being addicted to porn and then later opioids and cocaine to now being happily engaged, winning three Emmy Awards, producing an award winning documentary film and living a life...
2020-09-0757 minSlow Down, ManBecoming an Impactful Public Speaker (Hint: Do NOT Picture the Audience Naked) - With Brenden from MasterTalkWant to become a better public speaker (or just a better communicator in general)? Then you're going to want to tune in for this one.Today we've got communication expert and Founder of MasterTalk, Brenden Kumarasamy on the show! This guy was coaching C Level Executives on how to public speak at the ripe age of 23 and has worked with organizations like IBM and McGill University to create more effective speakers. We dig into all of the following (and much more):- Why most of the current advice out there around public speaking is "garbage"
2020-08-3156 minSlow Down, ManA Green Smoothie a Day Keeps the Doctor Away - With Cece HeartToday, we've got Cece Heart, the "Inspiration Sorceress" on the show (what a name).Cece is a plant based, organic consultant and chef/recipe artist who mixes science with spirituality in working with people to change their bodies, minds and spirits through food. We talk everything FOOD, NUTRITION and more specifically how we can use food as a catalyst to transform our lives. We also demystify many of the myths out there that keep men from eating a healthy, wholesome diet. We dig into all of the following (and more):- Her journey going from...
2020-08-2349 minSlow Down, ManLife Purpose, Intention Setting and Living a JOYful Life - With Joy DusheyJOY is the buzzword of this episode, we have the Founder of "the Joyful Approach", holistic life guide and breathwork and energy alchemist, Joy Duchey on the show!Everything that we talk about on this episode revolves around letting more JOY into our lives and how we can learn to live in the "true flow of life". SO many practical tips for you in this one. We dig into all of the following (AND MORE):- Joy talks about her journey, from dealing with the loss of her brother, to being sedentary for a year...
2020-08-1650 minSlow Down, ManAchieving Peak Performance & Reaching Our Potential - With Dr. Christina HeilmanToday’s show is all about reaching our potential. We’ve got Dr. Christina Heilman on the show! She's a coach, speaker, author and athlete who is in the business of empowering athletes to push themselves beyond what they previously thought that they were capable of and to achieve peak levels of physical, mental and lifestyle performance. She’s got nearly 20 years of experience in helping athletes achieve their potential in their craft. A skier, climber and endurance runner herself, she is an expert at the mental game surrounding performance and sports. But she is also human, she has...
2020-08-0956 minSlow Down, ManHow to Finally Feel Like You Are ENOUGH - With J StamatelosToday on the show we have the one, the only, J Stamatelos on the show. He's a coach who focuses his work on those who battle with what he calls “anxious insecurity” - a chronic feeling of insecurity that causes us to feel like we’re “NEVER ENOUGH” and must a) achieve goals that “prove” our worth and/or b) hide ourselves until we have successfully become “ENOUGH.” Coming from an academic and professional background of domestic counter-terrorism and emergency response, he went through this anxious insecurity himself and is on a mission to help those going through a similar experience...
2020-08-0257 minSlow Down, ManHow We Can "Get Out Of Our Own Way" in Golf AND in Life - With Dr. Joe ParentToday on the show we have someone who holds the unique distinction of coaching both a man (Vijay Singh) and a woman (Christie Kerr) to #1 in the World Golf Ranking. Golf Digest magazine honored him in their list of "Top Mental Game Experts in the World" and he is the best selling author (over a million copies worldwide) of Zen Golf (among other books).He has over 40 years of experience at getting people "out of their own way" and we take a swing at all of the following (and much more):- Dr. Joe tells...
2020-07-2658 minSlow Down, ManWhat Babies (and WE ALL) Can Learn From Practicing Sign Language - With Dr. Joseph GarciaA very unique episode for you this Sunday! We have "the Grandfather of Baby Sign Language", Dr. Joseph Garcia on the show. We explore all of the following and MUCH more:- Why he spent a summer living with a group of deaf people and practicing as a deaf person (and what he learned)- How teaching babies sign language can set them up for success as human beings through teaching problem solving- Why it is important to MODEL the signs as opposed to TEACH the signs to babies- How baby sign...
2020-07-1951 minSlow Down, ManHow To Be Joyfully Productive And Why We NEED to Change Our Relationship With Money - With George KaoYou're going to want to tune in for this one...On today's show we have George Kao! George has self-published 4 books, created over a dozen online courses, and has personally coached hundreds of clients. For thousands of heart-based business owners around the world, George Kao is THE go-to expert on the topics of authentic marketing, joyful productivity, and launching online courses. Listen to hear more about ALL of the following (and more):- How it is still possible to grow as an individual and enjoy your work, EVEN if you HATE your job...
2020-07-121h 01Slow Down, ManAwakening the Fire Within Organizations & Employees - with Catherine BellOn this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Catherine Bell, author of the book "the Awakened Company" which was awarded the Nautilus Book Awards in Business & Leadership, a best seller one week after its release, a best seller on Amazon, chosen as “8 of The Best Leadership Books of 2015”, and recognized as a top book combining business and mindfulness. Catherine now consults all over the world on how to create Awakened Companies. The Awakened Company’s aim is to Awaken The Fire within Organizations with passion, purpose, and playfulness. On this episode we dive into:- Why fo...
2020-07-0545 min
Slow Down, ManBecoming a Master Communicator Through Mindfulness - with Jonathan MillerCommunication and Mindfulness are SO intertwined. Our guest this Sunday, Jonathan Miller, digs deep into how (through mindfulness) we can deal with conflicts with ease, navigate difficult conversations and become better communicators. We get into all of the following (and more):- Why being friendly & agreeable does not necessarily mean that you are a good communicator- Why we need to have conversations around how we communicate (especially with our significant others)- How most of our communication behavior is inherited and passed down from generation to generation - How YOU c...
2020-06-2856 min
Slow Down, ManFrom 405 lbs to a Happy, Healthy Man Through Mindful Eating - with John KovaleskiOn this episode we sit down with Certified Nutrition Specialist, Coach and Founder of T2 Nutrition & Wellness, John Kovaleski. And just in time for us to lose the "dad bod" for summer. What we eat, our bodies and our minds are SO intertwined and we get into all of the following (and MUCH more):- John's journey of going from 405 pounds and being in a diabetic coma to becoming the happy, healthy man that he is today- How he lost 100 pounds in ONE YEAR (and how much weight it is healthy for us to...
2020-06-2255 min
Slow Down, ManThe "No BS" Journey of Connecting with our Core - with Men's Coach Raymond DörfelOn this episode, we have the pleasure of slowing down with men's coach and public speaker, Raymond Dörfel. Raymond offers no bull-shit "authentic life" transformation for men and on this one we go IN DEPTH on the process of connecting with our core and becoming our most authentic self. We talk all of the following:- Raymond takes us through the journey of growing up struggling with his own masculinity and being a "people pleaser"- The process of going from hating his father to now having a healthy relationship- His ex...
2020-06-141h 26
Slow Down, ManBuilding a Career of Impact with Conscious Business Coach Paul ZelizerWe have the pleasure of slowing down with Paul Zelizer, who has truly blazed a path in the world of business coaching, by focusing on the intersection of conscious business, social impact and awareness practices. We dig into:- What a "conscious entrepreneur" and what it means to build a business with a TRUE social impact- The 4 questions one must ask themselves about their business to guide all business decision towards impact and serving their customers- How mindfulness can actually be used for "bad" if we're not careful...
2020-06-0751 min
Slow Down, ManGoing DEEP with Former NFL'er Grant MattosOn this one, we go DEEP with former NFL Wide Receiver and Survivor Contestant, turned husband, father and yoga instructor, Grant Mattos. Grant takes us through his journey from living in a house with NFL legends Carson Palmer and Troy Polamalu, to lining up next to his childhood idol, Jerry Rice. All as a part of making his (and his father's) dream of making it to the NFL a reality. He also recaps what it was like to "lose it all", being forced to completely reinvent himself and his identity once his tenure in football came to an end...
2020-05-291h 14
Slow Down, ManAfter the Final Buzzer - Interview with Bonnie Kowaliuk Highlights & RecapIn the interview with Bonnie Kowaliuk we went DEEP on so many valuable topics. As is such, I felt that I would be doing the interview injustice without doing a full recap episode, going through everything that was discussed and adding some commentary from my personal experience. Enjoy! And I hope that you find some value from this.
2020-05-1351 min
Slow Down, ManAwareness, Connection & Music with Mindfulness Coach Bonnie KowaliukOn this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Mindfulness Coach and Transformational Leadership Consultant, Bonnie Kowaliuk. Bonnie and I take a DEEP dive on a variety of topics. First Bonnie shares a little bit of her own story and what drew her to mindfulness in the first place. She then shares some powerful stories of transformations that she has witnessed first hand through her mindfulness coaching practice, Sense Mindfulness Coaching. Bonnie chats a little bit about the role that music can play as a tool in helping us to access deeper states of consciousness. She then...
2020-04-2932 min
Slow Down, ManFirst Episode in Franchise HistoryThis (pilot) episode is short and sweet. Take a deep breath and join me in kicking off this journey of slowing down and looking inside ourselves to feel good and be happy. Cheers 🥂
2020-04-0606 min