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Reclaiming ManEpisode 63 - Reclaiming Body: Leveling up on SupplementsIn episode 63 of the Reclaiming Man podcast, host Michael Beckwith, along with Preston and Brad, discuss their experiences with supplements and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Michael, inspired by Gary Brekka’s work, emphasizes the importance of effective supplementation. His regimen includes methylated B12, magnesium, omega-3s, creatine, and protein with BCAAs, which have improved his mental, digestive, and metabolic health, as well as sleep quality. Preston takes omega-3, vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and electrolyte solutions, highlighting the importance of vitamin D for immune support and sharing his concerns about the demasculinization of society reflected in changing testosterone level standards. Br...2024-06-0427 minReclaiming ManEpisode 62: Reclaiming Mind: ConsciousnessIn Episode 62 of the Reclaiming Man podcast, hosts Preston, Lieutenant Brad Dawson, and Michael delve into several key topics. They begin by discussing the evolving role of THC, sharing personal experiences with its use, and the challenges associated with overcoming addiction. The conversation then shifts to the broader benefits of the 12-step program beyond addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of honesty, humility, and spiritual growth.The hosts explore how our limited awareness—processing only 16 bits of information out of 11 million per second—affects relationships, drawing on concepts from Tor Norretranders' "The User Illusion." They reflect on how this...2024-05-201h 06Reclaiming ManEpisode 61: Reclaiming Freedom: "Don't Worry About Anything..."In episode 61 of the Reclaiming Man Podcast, Brad leads the discussion, inspired by a sermon he heard. He shares insights about worry, stress, and faith. Brad highlights how worry, often rooted in fear, can lead to stress, which in turn impacts health. He references a Bible verse about not worrying and emphasizes the importance of faith. Preston relates to the topic, sharing personal experiences with anxiety and stress. Michael adds insights about the connection between stress and fear, suggesting that confessing the truth about worries can help alleviate them. The conversation touches on the significance of reading and understanding...2024-05-0629 minReclaiming ManEp 60: Reclaiming Mind: Stop Lying to YourselfIn Episode 60 of the "Reclaiming Man" podcast titled "Reclaiming Mind: Stop Lying to Yourself," Michael Beckwith initiates a conversation on the complexities of self-deception, prompted by personal experiences with his daughter Lucy's school challenges and the partial truths she shared. He explores the human tendency to lie to oneself and others to avoid disapproval or to enhance self-image, connecting this to his past behavior and general human inclinations. Michael discusses how repeated self-deceptions can solidify into perceived truths, affecting one's self-image and actions.Brad shares his experiences as a single father, discussing his son Brixton's school...2024-04-2940 minReclaiming ManEpisode 59: Reclaiming Freedom CheckpointEpisode 59 of the "Reclaiming Man" podcast starts with Preston, Michael, and Brad discussing the concept of freedom, both in physical and mental aspects. Brad shares his journey towards reclaiming freedom, particularly in his pursuit of becoming a day trader to escape corporate America. He discusses his progress, including earning two paid performance accounts through a proprietary trading firm after multiple failures.The conversation delves into the challenges of pursuing personal goals while balancing day jobs, highlighting the importance of perseverance and gratitude. Preston reflects on the complexities of freedom and responsibility, emphasizing the freedom to say no...2024-04-2231 minReclaiming ManEpisode 58 - Reclaiming Man: Zach SwinneyIn episode 58 of the Reclaiming Man podcast, hosts Preston, Brad, and Michael interview guest Zach Swinney. The episode focuses on themes of masculinity, health, and personal growth. Zach, an entrepreneur, discusses the importance of balance in life, criticizing the idea that success requires sacrificing relationships and personal well-being. He shares personal stories, including challenges related to his family and military service, illustrating the cost of extreme commitment to work.Zach also talks about the dangers of misinformation in health and nutrition, emphasizing the need for consistency, moderation, and a balanced approach rather than extreme diets or...2024-04-1554 minReclaiming ManEpisode 57: Reclaiming Man with Jon BeckIn episode 57 of the "Reclaiming Man" podcast, host Michael Beckwith engages in a profound conversation with Jon Beck, a respected individual known for both his professional achievements and his character. The discussion delves into Jon's personal and professional life, revealing his journey as the founder and CEO of Ursus, a digital staffing firm expanding into the life sciences sector. Jon shares insights on the importance of integrating personal passions with professional work, aiming for a life that doesn't necessitate retirement.The conversation transitions to deeper themes of vulnerability, self-awareness, and the continuous pursuit of growth, both personally...2024-04-1036 minReclaiming ManEpisode 56: Reclaiming Mind: Patience for ProgressEpisode 56 re-introduces Brad Dawson as a co-host to the Reclaiming Man podcast crew and Preston, Michael and Brad discuss the role of patience and how to build it!2024-04-0144 minReclaiming ManEpisode 55: Reclaiming Freedom with Jim LoveIn Episode 55 of the Reclaiming Man podcast, guest Jim Love shares some insights gained on his journey of Reclaiming Freedom by pursuing his passions, overcoming challenges, and integrating his professional pursuits with his life mission - to reach as many people as he can through motivational speaking and enabling his listeners to do the same. Check out more on his website: https://www.goauthenticyou.com/ as well as find him on LinkedIn.2024-03-2545 minReclaiming ManEpisode 54 - Reclaiming Body: Energy ConversionIn Episode 54, Michael and Preston revisit the importance of changing your state, how using energy to generate energy, while counterintuitive, is one of the keys to reclaiming your body.2024-03-1815 minReclaiming ManEpisode 53 - Reclaiming Mind: Closing the GapMichael and Preston return in Episode 53 to discuss reframing, space repetition (another 75 Hard go by Preston) and taking steps on the path toward closing the gap between us and our dreams!2024-03-1024 minReclaiming ManEpisode 52 - Reclaiming Man: Brad Dawson pt 2 Let it Go, Build CharacterBrad Dawson returns for a continuation of the conversation about how he is Reclaiming Freedom and shares some great insights.2024-03-071h 11Reclaiming ManEpisode 51 - Reclaiming Body: Treat Yourself Like Somebody You Are Responsible For HelpingPreston and Michael return in Episode 50 to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself so you have the ability to take care of others, including ways to get stronger that are focused on body weight and multiple sets throughout the day (pull-ups, push-ups, etc). Give the Walk-by-five a try - push-ups or pull-ups!2024-02-2620 minReclaiming ManEpisode 50 - Reclaiming Mind: Escaping AnxietyPreston and Michael discuss how they've dealt with anxiety and panic attacks - how to turn anxiety into fuel for change and steps to get out of crippling anxiety.2024-02-2215 minReclaiming ManEpisode 49 - Reclaiming Freedom: Cultivate a Burning PassionIn Episode 49, Michael and Preston revisit how passion enables reclaiming freedom; reframing the challenging circumstances in the present as fuel for the burning desire that we can cultivate to drive us toward a compelling future.2024-02-1721 minReclaiming ManEpisode 48 - Reclaiming Body: Pick Up Your Brother2024-01-2920 minReclaiming ManEpisode 47 - Reclaiming Mind: Keep Calm and Vote onIn Episode 47, Preston and Michael talk about briefly about the upcoming election and ensuring that you seek truth and are discerning in choices for source of content and information, about how polarizing politics can be, but doesn't necessarily have to be. 2024-01-2234 minReclaiming ManEpisode 46 - Reclaiming Freedom: Bobby EdmanIn Episode 46 of Reclaiming Man, Hosts Scott and Michael bring Bobby Edman on the show to share his story and share how life adventure has brought him closer to realizing his ideals and dreams. 2024-01-1355 minReclaiming ManEpisode 45 - Reclaiming Body: Just Rucking Do It AlreadyIn Episode 45, Michael and Scott discuss the recent and anticipated future benefits of rucking - the latest addition to Reclaiming Man's strategy for Reclaiming Body.2024-01-0533 minReclaiming ManEpisode 44 - Reclaiming Man: 2023 RecapThe culmination of 2023, Scott, Preston, and Michael discuss some highlights from the year and a peak into 2024. Get ready for more challenges, more growth, and greater consistency as the Reclaiming Man podcast breaks free from its infancy.2023-12-3029 minReclaiming ManEpisode 43 - Reclaiming Mind: It's Getting UncomfortableIn Episode 43, Scott and Michael discuss highlights from Michael Easter's Comfort Crisis; discussing the importance of pushing your mental, physical, and emotional boundaries and exploring your true max potential at least once a year in an outdoor experience that builds resilience and greater understanding of your self and life. 2023-12-1634 minReclaiming ManEpisode 42 - Reclaiming Freedom: Work Life ImbalanceScott, Michael, and Preston discuss the realities of the Western society's approach to work-life balance, or lack thereof, and how work-life integration, or work-life imbalance are more honest descriptions of our relationship with work.2023-12-0924 minReclaiming ManEpisode 41 - Reclaiming Body: Ninja them to DeathIn this episode, Scott discusses recent experiences joining a MMA gym in pursuit of further leveling up capabilities around the ability to be a dangerous man with the ability to keep it under control.2023-12-0228 minReclaiming ManEpisode 40 - Reclaiming Mind: Gratitude Revisited; ThanksgivingPerfect timing - unintentionally the hosts recorded another episode on gratitude right in time for Thanksgiving!2023-11-2125 minReclaiming ManEpisode 39- Reclaiming Body: Weekly ChallengeIn Episode 39, the three co-hosts discuss connecting with the audience and setting up weekly challenges to work through together.2023-11-1825 min