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Grocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersFunctional Mushrooms & Wellness: Walker | The Happy Mushroom Company x George Goodwin w/ GroceryPulse PodcastIn this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin sits down with Walker, founder of The Happy Mushroom Company, for a deep conversation on the future of grocery, functional foods, and building a health-focused CPG brand from the ground up.Together, they explore how mushrooms are reshaping wellness, why consumers are shifting toward functional nutrition, and what it really takes to launch and scale a natural products brand in today’s competitive grocery landscape. From sourcing and sustainability to consumer education and retailer relationships — this episode is packed with insight for founders, buyers, and anyone passionate abou...
2025-11-2157 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersTurning POS Data into Retail Media Power w/ Steve Dietch (Bridg / Rippl) and George GoodwinIndependent and regional grocers don’t just need impressions—they need measurable lift. In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Steve Dietch, Chief Revenue Officer at Bridg and retail-media network Rippl, to unpack how identity resolution and POS-level purchase data are changing the game for regional chains and C-stores.Bridg / Rippl helps retailers identify unknown shoppers (beyond loyalty programs), unify first-party data, and then activate audiences across the open web, video, and CTV—with closed-loop measurement back to the register. For CPGs, that means scalable, hard-to-reach audiences at reg...
2025-09-2750 min
The Skeptic Metaphysicians | A Pragmatic Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Metaphysics & EnlightenmentOne Truth, Many Paths: Our Soul Awakening with Kara GoodwinWhat happens when two spiritual explorers known for their curiosity and discernment get interviewed themselves? In this special crossover episode, The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen, take a turn in the guest seat on Soul Elevation with Kara Goodwin. It’s a beautifully candid conversation that dives deep into their personal awakenings, unexpected metaphysical experiences (wait till you hear about “the nut”), and the power of spiritual discernment in a world full of noise. Why are we sharing this? Because Kara Goodwin, the brilliant host of Soul Elevation, is our next guest on The Skeptic Metaphysicians! So before...
2025-09-1451 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights486. Skeptics to Seekers: Time Slips, Ghosts & Fear-Free Content - Will Rodriguez & Karen EndsleyJoin me in this enlightening episode of Soul Elevation as I sit down with Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley, hosts of the Skeptic Metaphysicians Podcast, for a powerful conversation on spiritual awakening, discernment, and the journey of embracing the unknown. We explore the philosophy of "One Truth, Many Paths," share deeply personal stories of transformation, and discuss how healthy skepticism can actually enhance spiritual growth. Will and Karen offer a behind-the-scenes look at their new platform, New Reality TV, which features conscious media programming designed to elevate collective awareness. Topics we cover include: ...
2025-09-0450 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersThe Future of Grocery, CPG & Retail Media covering AI, Attention & Authenticity in Retail| Chase Binnie the CEO of Retailwire on GroceryPulse with George GoodwinWhat does the future of retail media look like?In this episode of GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency, host George Goodwin sits down with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire — the leading retail industry thought leadership platform with 1M+ monthly readers and 8 acquisitions under its belt.Chase shares how he went from designing album art in high school to running a 23-year-old legacy media company that curates conversations with over 100 retail thought leaders. Together, George and Chase dive into:🚀 How RetailWire became a trusted voice in grocery & CPG🛒 The role of media & storytelling in shapi...
2025-08-2959 min
The Relaxed MaleWhat in the World is Work Intimacy?What is Work initiative?In this week's episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the concept of work intimacy, a lesser-known but vital form of intimacy that influences our relationships both at home and in the workplace. Host Brian Goodwin explores how work intimacy fits into the broader spectrum of intimacy types, including emotional, intellectual, and experiential intimacy. He discusses the importance of effective communication and collaboration with our partners and colleagues, emphasizing how these interactions can strengthen our bonds and lead to personal growth.Brian shares personal anecdotes about the challenges and...
2024-11-1420 min
The Relaxed Male9 Different Marriage and Relationship Pitfalls You Want to Avoid.Marriage is an adventure. If you don’t look at it as such then you run the risk of falling into a deep pit much like I did with Pitfall Harry. Marriage is not easy and in the early days can be wrought with lots of emotions and struggles. This is why so many marriages fail before reaching the 10-year mark. You first struggle with the idiosyncracies of the girl you dated. You noticed odd things you at first thought were cute habits of her being weird but now you are questioning if you can put with it her ti...
2024-08-2235 min
The Relaxed MaleWhen someone lets you downMany times we will inadvertantly elevate someone to a higher level of status than we wanted to. I had something happen here recently that caused me to realize that I had actually elevated a man to an unheard of level of integrity. Then when he showed me that he didn’t believe all that he stated. To say the least, I had thoughts that I was betrayed, and he had sold out to the Woke mind virus. I wanted to set my heels and almost punish him for violating, my standards, by keeping the proof that he was a hypocrite up...
2024-08-1525 min
The Relaxed MaleHave Better Deeper Communications With Your WifeWhy even have a stronger connection?Better conflict resolution - You will have conflicts and those conflicts can be making or breaking points for your relationship.More trust - When you both know you will not take everything said personally then the trust starts to form.More intimacy -Us guys do like our sexy timeBetter connectionsIt is not personal, it is just someone sharing what they are thinking with the other person. It isn't real it is just a thought. Thoughts aren't as scary as...
2024-07-1829 min
The Relaxed MaleWhen Does A Relationship End?Clues that your relationship is failingDreading going homeFighting over little stuffEntertaining the idea of divorceYou may be intentionally spending time apart.Little to no sexYou are blaming the other person for your unhappinessLack of TImeMarried for the wrong reasonsMaterial ItemsLooking to the pastEnding The RelationshipWhy you might end the relationshipWhen you have one or more of the three A’sThese are the key points that trust falls apart so much that it can destroy any chance of reconciliationAbuseAddictionAffairWhen there is no benefit to the relationship anymoreThere has been to...
2024-06-2739 min
The Relaxed Male3 Instances of You Get What You GiveYou may have heard me talk about how our minds are like computers. You get out what you put in. There are many instances of this from getting respect you have to first give respect. If you want peace in your life you have to first give peace. Our Bodies are also like that Are you in shape or are you an example of soft living? Do you eat nothing but vegetables or are you an omnivour? Do you exercise? Do you lift heavy objects and throw them around your yard? What you are doing and how y...
2024-05-0223 min
The Relaxed MaleA Message For The Young women This is a special Message for girls who are 12 and up You have the power You have always had power in a relationship you have a purpose You just have to find it. Dont do what society says Society wants to tell you that a powerful woman sleeps with many men No, you have more power than that. Yes you can manipulate men with your breasts and what is between your legs but that is cheating yourself You are not held back by some all-scary patriarchy. First...
2024-02-2233 min
Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved OneStronger Memories & Brighter Futures with Rob Liebreich, President & CEO of Goodwin LivingThe choices we make each day shape our overall well-being and our brain health as we age. Today my guest is Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living, a name synonymous with excellence in senior living and healthcare. Rob is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in aging services. Today, Rob shares the initiatives that drive Goodwin Living, the significant challenges and opportunities in healthcare, how to better serve our family caregivers and our older adults, the importance of workforce development, and Goodwin Living's unique approach to citizenship. Rob also shares...
2024-01-3154 min
The Relaxed MaleThe One Thing That Will Allow You To Feel Fulfilled.Accessing your why Your purpose What comes with purpose? Gratitude Growth mindset The desire to keep learning See How I can Help you Summary In this episode of The Relaxed Male, I, discuss the importance of making small changes in our lives to find fulfillment and energy. I believe that understanding the root causes of our suffering and learning to relax and enjoy life is essential. I have noticed that many men start new endeavors with enthusiasm but quickly lose motivation. Today, I want to explore why this happens and highlight the im...
2023-11-0922 min
The Relaxed MaleFinding The Right High-Valued WomanWhy can't you find a high-valued woman? The answer is in you. Your results are from your thoughts. How much do you value yourself? Your personal values will reflect in the quality, if your view of yourself is low you are not going to have quality returns on your endeavors. No matter what they are. To receive value you have to produce value. All of life is a transition. The women will not be of the quality you desire because they are only attracted to men who are of high value. Ayn Rand expresses this wonderfully in...
2023-10-2654 min
Neutral Cider HotelThe World Needs To Hear The Voices Of Three White Guys (Checking In With Martyn Goodwin-Sharman)Join Producer Scott as he chats with NCH Host Martyn Goodwin-Sharman on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast!For the fifth and final stop on his 2023 UK tour, Producer Scott traveled from London back to Bristol where it all began. Sitting down with the podcast host that induced the most side-splitting laughter...The guy that told Rainn Wilson to fuck off within five minutes of their interview with him...A man with a heart of gold and the hardest working man in cider, Mr. Martyn Goodwin-Sharman.They started out by discussing what...
2023-09-2234 min
The Relaxed MaleWhat is Your Code of ConductRoman code or Mos Maiorum Mos maiorum means the way of the elders 8 virtues Fideas - Be trust worthy The Latin word fides encompasses several English words, such as trust/trustworthiness, good faith/faithfulness, confidence, reliability, and credibility. It was an important concept in Roman law, as oral contracts were common. Pietas - Be respectful Pietas was the Roman attitude of dutiful respect towards the gods, homeland, parents, and family, which required the maintenance of relationships in a moral and dutiful manner. Religio and Cultus - Be religious Related to the Latin verb religare, "to bind", religio was the bond between gods and m...
2023-08-1043 min
Better with Dr. ErickaCelebrating Another Year of Life - A Special Birthday Podcast with Dr. Ericka GoodwinIn this special bonus episode, I’m going to share reflections on my past year and strategies that I am putting in place to make my next year of life even better. You know I’m all about the be better, do better, live better.
Questions this episode will answer:
How do you use the Better 7 as a reflection tool?
How does Dr. Ericka implement the Better 7 to plan for her goals?
What does legacy look like beyond children?
Whether you are just starting your journey of adulting or tryin...
2023-08-0151 min
The Relaxed MaleHow To Solve Your ProblemsThe Problem with our problems Our thoughts about the circumstance often create our problem The problem is that of comparison We want the problem to be a bad thing when it may actually be good. Many times we get mad at problems because we are thinking intentionally We want to think we just solved a problem and so we shouldn’t have any more problems. Our solution to a problem just makes more problems appear. This is how we become better. We level up our problems. Life is 50/50 Define the problem. What is the problem? Defining the problem is, you, taking...
2023-06-0836 min
The Relaxed MaleNurturing Self-Trust and Follow-ThroughNow we all know about doing what you say to other people. This is part of keeping your word and that is important. If you break your word there is a lack of trust. That lack of trust has ramifications through more than what you want to think, and this is part of what is keeping you from going for the big prize in life. You don't even believe in yourself. People Don't Believe You It may be a given but I would still reiterate the point that if you can't keep your word others are not...
2023-06-0126 min
The Relaxed MaleMaking Friends That MatterPeople want to think that finding friends is difficult. and while it can be challenging to find quality friends the issue of finding friends isn't any harder than changing your thoughts. Your thoughts about meeting people will result in you either meeting good people or meeting bad people. or meeting no people. That Choice is yours. Be intentional As with anything in life if you aren't being intentional in what you do you will get results but those results aren't going to be to your liking. They may fit your narrative...
2023-05-2536 min
The Relaxed MaleLetting Others Fix Their Own ProblemsWhat happens when you try to fix other people's problems? The answer is a lot of unintended consequences. Many guys who are going through their divorce see that they are struggling to find their place in the current scenario and with men often having some aspect of a nice guy they try to rush to a person's aid. Why can't you fix a problem if you can? Trying to fix a problem isn't going to help anybody but yourself feel good about yourself. It doesn't help the other person with their problem it may give a...
2023-05-1129 min
The Relaxed MaleBeating Frustration - When You Have Had EnoughWhat happens when the pressure of life gets too much? How do so many men act like life doesn't bother them while you are sweating bullets? Frustration is a huge emotion when you are in a stressful situation. Examine why you are having all this pressure You are running to get the kids for your 4 hours of visitation. Yet you have a boss who is holding your job over your head. Stating that if you aren't at work when he says you will have plenty of time to play daddy. Then you have all the different hoops...
2023-03-0233 min
The Relaxed MaleOvercoming FearLet's go back to the first night your wife told you she wants a divorce. How did you act or what did you do? You had thoughts racing through your head like, She's going to take the house. I am going to have to live in an apartment again. She is going to take the kids away from me. Followed by tons of questions that get answered with scary thoughts. That first night and the rest of the week were pure hell. You were wondering where she was going each night while you stayed home...
2023-02-0232 min
The Relaxed MaleWhen Relationships Run Their CourseRelationships like many things in life aren't always permanent. There are some relationships that will last only for the time of your airline's flight. While some may last for decades. Now, this needs to be said, If you are in a place where you are in danger then yeah time to leave. Do not pass go and forget about the $200. If you are in an abusive relationship then get out and find safety first. Then you can work on your thoughts. Yes, men can be in abusive relationships too. Those types of relationships are often not reported. Ho...
2023-01-2627 min
The Relaxed MaleOff Balance? Get FocusedHow many times have you found yourself off balance? Especially when you are going through something as unpredictable as a divorce. It is easy to be knocked off balance when you don't have your focus What happens when you are off balance? Small things set you off Your attention is easily drawn away from the important objective. You will not get anything accomplished easily You will find yourself in scarcity mindset more You will have more drama in your life Exercise To Try Close your eyes and stand on one foot. Very difficult right? Why...
2023-01-2028 min
The Relaxed MaleWhy Divorces HappensNow I have talked about this a bit in Episode 82 The 3 A's There are 3 reasons for divorce and those are the 3 A's. These A's are trust destroyers. You can overcome these but it takes time and a lot of it. When I say, "time" I don't mean days or months I mean a minimum of 3 years but it can take as long as the offended party needs to trust in the offender again. Now those three A's are... Abuse Addiction Adultery You may hear something like, we just fell out of love. Ok but that i...
2023-01-1236 min
The Relaxed MaleYour Best Year Yet!Tools Needed Notebook Pen/s Determination Plan Now I have been talking about Break the plan down into sizable chunks Use the Smart goal technique Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely - This technique is just the start. It is nothing more than a starting place. This helps you get your thoughts in order and determine how you will proceed. Because when you take the SMART technique and add it to something like the 12-week year, you start making massive strides. this is because you are starting to become as...
2023-01-0544 min
The Relaxed MaleWhat Does Your Future Hold?This is the end of the year. Therefore it stands to reason that we are looking toward the future. Why you don't look to the future? I don't know how. What if I fail? I don't have the money I don't know what I want I have never done X. Are you looking to the future or are you just daydreaming? Many times we say we are looking at the future when in all reality we are daydreaming. The difference between planning and dreaming is the deadline.
2022-12-2929 min
Better with Dr. ErickaSuicide, Mental Health, Support, and Year End with Dr. Ericka GoodwinThis bonus episode discusses suicide prevention, mental health, support, and the end of the year. This episode features your host, Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ericka Goodwin.
Questions this episode will answer:
-What can you do to help decrease suicide?
-How can support improve mental health?
-What are strategies to improve your mental health for the new year?
The recent suicide of Stephen "Twitch" Boss has brought the conversation of suicide and mental health back to the mainstream. The end of the year, a never-ending pandemic, plus chaotic moments around eve...
2022-12-2747 min
The Relaxed MaleAre You Thinking of Your Goals?How closely have you followed your dreams? How often have you talked about something being nice or cool to have and leaving it at that? If you are like me then you probably do it fairly often. Then there are times that I will get very intentional about a specific idea and pursue it to fruition. The difference is striking. How do you follow your dreams? Have you ever made one of your dreams come true? If not why? If you ever wanted to see if there was magic, a higher being, or universal power, this will...
2022-11-1735 min
Matt Goodwin's SubcastMatt Goodwin with Henry Olsen on the US midtermsMatt Goodwin welcomes Henry Olsen to discuss the US midterms coming up in November. They discuss Trump, Biden and the democrats, and whether Ron DeSantis will be a potential Republican nominee.Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, studies and provides commentary on American politics. His work focuses on how America’s political order is being upended by populist challenges, from the left and the right. He also studies populism’s impact in other democracies in the developed world. Henry is also a columist for the Washington Post.GET...
2022-09-3051 min
The Relaxed MaleYou're Wrong, and That's OKWe often come across people who claim we are wrong, or that we have someone who is completely wrong and has no clue about the topic at hand. An instance where so many people who didn't know what they were talking about are often seen as blowhards or complete fools. Today it seems like everybody has to be right. Insistent on being right and even when you prove that they’re wrong. they find a reason to be right. I’m not pointing out one particular set of folks with this either. I find myself being very insi...
2022-09-2926 minMatt Goodwin's SubcastMatt Goodwin with Andrew Doyle on the progressive 'woke' leftIn our latest Subcast (Substack + Podcast), Matt Goodwin and Andrew Doyle discuss Andrew's new book —The New Puritans: How the Religion of Social Justice Captured the Western World. Andrew will be known to many of you. He is a playwright, journalist, satirist, and free speech campaigner. The creator of fictional character Titania McGrath, Andrew holds a doctorate in Renaissance poetry from Oxford and has been one of the most prominent commentators and critics of the contemporary progressive or ‘woke’ left. This is an exclusive podcast for Full Subscribers. To become a Full Subscriber — access to all Subcasts, the archive, exclusive...
2022-09-051h 01
The Relaxed MaleThe Drawbacks of Self-Improvement You draw attention to other's lack of action You lose friends who just want to hang Your mother will worry about you People will judge you People will actively hope for you to fail Other people will feel bad about themselves They will resent you Self-improvement is lonely All that sounds like a good reason not to better yourself, right? Wrong that is the very reason to better yourself. You have to look at their lack of action as a motivator to actually propel yourself to better heights. The other people can come along but they most likely won't...
2022-09-0133 min
The Relaxed MaleDo You Really Not Care?Many times I hear the words I don’t care. This is in response to what others think to how they act in a group. Many guys will sluff off the phrase I really don't care or that's just how I am. Is this productive or is it a mean's for you to not have to try? What happens when you don't care? There are many effects of a man not caring about something. Isolated Aggravated Feel alone - because restless Why do you not care? There are many reasons that men say they don't ca...
2022-08-1827 min
Better with Dr. ErickaMy Month of Me and Self-Care with Dr. Ericka Goodwin
This episode features your host, Dr. Ericka, discussing insights and tips from her month that was solely dedicated to rest and recovery. Her experience as a double board certified psychiatrist and entrepreneur gives her additional insight into strategies that work.
Questions this episode will answer:
-What is a month of me?
-What are tools to help prioritize yourself and your healing?
-How can you increase wellness and self-care even if you don’t have a whole month?
-Why does wellness matter?
2022-08-1323 min
The Relaxed MaleWhy Men Need Men in Their LivesNEWS Operation Tears of the 22 is having its retreat for Veterans again this year. But instead of Byrds Adventure Center, They are having it at Adam Sandoval's Kriver Campgrounds. You can get your tickets for 4 days of fun and jeeping around. There are going to be bands in the evening and I will be there coaching everyone who wants it and some people who don't. So Sign up here! Main topic One of the biggest parts of having a fulfilling life is having that important network of masculine friends. The need to be able to meet and talk...
2022-06-2331 min
The Relaxed MaleAre You Man Enough For These 3 Tests Women Run on Men?Believe it or not, your woman wants to know if you are man enough. They need to be assured that you aren’t going to flake on them. That is what the 4 pillars of a relaxed male does, it helps men be there for those time their wives and girlfriends need them. He keeps himself up for these tests that will eventually happen. Now when I say tests I’m not saying these are tests that women even knowingly do. It’s not having your girlfriend's best friend try to seduce you just to see how loyal you are. These...
2022-06-0930 min
The Relaxed MaleGetting PreparedOne of a man's responsibilities is to make sure his family is taken care of. It is something that we men often will take immense pride in. With that said there is one part of this responsibility that many of us men sadly drop the ball on. That is us being a good boy scout and being prepared for the unknown. Why prepare? Grocery stores only have about a 3 day's supply of food. We have seen supply chains disrupted many times in the last 2.5 years. There are still items that are disrupting the supply chain these days. T...
2022-06-0224 min
Better with Dr. ErickaMeeting Overwhelm and Challenges Head-On with Dr. Ericka GoodwinThis episode is another solo episode, and we’ll be discussing how to face overwhelm and challenges because avoiding or ignoring them won’t make them go away. The guest for this episode is our host, Dr. Ericka who has so much knowledge with over 20 years of experience in human behavior as a Harvard-trained, double board-certified psychiatrist.
Questions this episode will answer:
-What can watching a lot of reels and tik toks be a sign of?
-When is a good time to evaluate whether how you are living is aligned with...
2022-05-1027 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Slap Heard Around the WorldNow with this being released each Thursday I am just now getting around to talking about the slap that everyone's talking about. There is a lot to break down in this major event. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock Now most people have seen this video but if not here is what I was able to find on Youtube https://youtu.be/myjEoDypUD8 The Slap Video Now First thing I noticed was WIll laughing after the GI Jane joke. but if you look at Jada's reaction she wasn't impressed. Second who slaps...
2022-04-0723 min
The Relaxed MaleYour Rucking LifeAs you may know, I did a thing back on the 22 of Feb and It helped me out in ways I didn't know. First I have sympathy for those with bad knees. Wow, my knees were not happy after walking 22 km with 22 lbs on my back. Yet as I was doing my three laps I was able to correlate some of life's events to a ruck march. We go unprepared Are we ever prepared for the first attempt? You can control the weight of your pack What you believe and the other thoughts you have...
2022-03-3139 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Model: ActionThe Model Series The Model Circumstance Thought Feeling Action - This episode Results Your action What do you want to do? Is the action serving you? How this line fits into the model This is what we do based on how we are feeling. Our actions lead to the results. You have to change how you think of the circumstance if you want to change your action. Take trying to lose weight. Circumstance - You are 50 pounds overweight Thought - You can't stand how...
2022-03-1727 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Key to Happiness Is to Be Miserable?Where you are at in your life? Are you struggling to find meaning or maybe no matter how hard you try you just aren't happy? This is a common problem for most men. They are sitting on the couch, their life is sort of Blah. Maybe you are wondering how in the heck you ended up in this predicament? You had so much fire when you were young and then life just took over. Now you are overweight. Watching a game on the huge screen television. You have the house, the cars, the kids, yet you aren't really happy...
2022-01-2753 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Man's UniformThe clothes make the man. Have you ever heard that phrase? Well, there are reasons that getting dressed is important for you and what you want to accomplish. Dressing up is one thing but how do you normally dress? That is the question. This doesn't mean you have to be at the pentacle of men's fashion. In fact, I question the fashion industry and how they are trying to femininize men. Men do have a way to dress and the uniform they choose to wear for their battle is important. There is a reason for uniforms to be worn...
2022-01-2017 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Power of Men's GroupsThere are many ways you can build your community. There is the church, schools, civic organizations, your place of employment, and your neighborhood. You can find men who you would like to aspire to be like just about anywhere. And right off the bat let’s point that out. These men will rub off on you. The phrase, “ Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future” fits. If you want to be successful in business you want successful men. If you want to get in shape, have men who take pride in their health. Good marriages? Same thing.
2022-01-0628 min
The Relaxed MaleAre Goals Important?The start of the year is here. This is the time everybody talks about what their goals are, what they want to achieve, and how they plan on how they are achieving it. Why are goals important? Why do you want to even think of goals? IT seems that nobody actually completes their goals. Especially when it comes to New Years Resolutions People start with good intentions and then around March that fire and determination you had all the way back at January first is up and gone. Then before you know it, it's November...
2021-12-3027 min
The Relaxed MaleStop Trying To Fix EverythingIt doesn't have to be fixed As nice guys, we really hate having people not be at a certain level. If they are unhappy or upset for any reason, we feel we have to fix it. Even if people are having more fun and laughing beyond our comfort level, we have to find a way to fix the issue instead of just allowing people to be. Nice guys feel that they have to fix a problem out of the hopes that that person will start to like and appreciate us. When in all reality people...
2021-12-0920 min
The Relaxed MaleWhere Do You Want To GoWe find ourselves stuck in so many situations and those circumstances are things that are beyond our control this is true. Yet there are so many times that we believe that stuck in that situation and so we either do nothing about it or complain about our situation. That feeling of being stuck and not being able to change is a part of the self-programming that we do. We are just bad at sports or we suck as a husband. Maybe our wife hasn't been intimate with us in many months so we start trying all sorts...
2021-12-0227 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Root of Your SufferingAs we talked last week on episode 102 we looked at our circumstances and talked about how those circumstances are actually neutral. So with that where does all of our pain and suffering actually come from? That is actually what I wanted to examine this week. Where does the pain in your life come from if it isn't from the external forces in your life? This is where many people actually get a bit turned off by what I am about to say. The results of your pain and suffering are thanks to how you think of your circumstance. ...
2021-11-1824 min
The Relaxed MaleYour CircumstanceThere have been a few events in all our lives these events or circumstances are always happening to us. These events can be seen as great and positive or they can be perceived as being disastrous and awful. I have had a few big events happen here recently. I have started certification in a coaching course that I have drooled over for several tears and the opportunity has finally presented itself. So, I decided to take it. I am going to be sharing what I learn and as I go through the class my definitions and uses...
2021-11-1128 min
The Relaxed MaleWhat I learned After 100 EpisodesIt is time to review I was thinking of what I could do for a 100 episode. I guess I could have really hyped it up and probably should. Was surprised by how fast it went. It feels as if I should be just now hitting episode 50, yet here we are at one hundred. I need to put myself out there more. I don’t step out and talk to people nearly as much as I need to. If I want the business of Relaxed Male to become as successful as I dream it will then I have to...
2021-10-2849 min
The Relaxed MaleMen's Need for ViolenceMen need violence in their lives. For today's society that sounds almost scary. What! See this is toxic masculinity at its core! Men need to be removed from all of society because they are advocating everything violent. All the wars are fought because of men. Crimes are committed because of men. Well, this isn't exactly the case but the saying, Hard times make strong men strong men make good times good times make weak men weak men make hard times. this phrase shows how society has cycles, and those cycles need men who ha...
2021-10-1424 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Perceived Virtues of VictimsIf you have heard any other episodes or read any of my blog posts you know that I am not a fan of people who are victims. I often say, and rightfully so, victims are not respected because they dont earn anybodies respect. If that is the case then why do so many people turn to the victim mindset? Then you look at todays society and you see people parading around screaming about how they are victims of hate. Victims of white people. Victims of corporations. Victims of Slavery. Victims of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Y...
2021-09-3039 min
The Relaxed MaleTimothy Dexter and The Laws of AttractionYou have heard of the Laws of attraction right? Some folks don't buy the whole laws of attraction they say it is only skill and discipline. These are the people who also believe that there are times that a person can get lucky. Well, I came across a guy in history who without realizing it applied the laws of attraction and achieved his wants and desires. This guy's name is Timothy Dexter. What is the laws of attraction The Laws of attraction has been around for a long time, but it first came to prominence thanks to A...
2021-09-2336 min
The Relaxed MaleWomen Detest Nice GuysThere is one thing women absolutely hate and that is the one thing society has pushed on men. The Nice Guy. Ever since the industrial revolution men have been raised by their mothers. Dads leave to go to the factory and come home at the end of the day. They may get weekends with them but that's not a guarantee. Now because of this, we have been getting more and more nice guys showing up in the world. Nice guys are not nice. Nice Guys and People pleasers are liars and manipulators. Just about everything...
2021-09-1836 min
The Relaxed MaleAre You Wetting the Leather?When it comes to events in your life we have to take into consideration what you are starting with. Many times as men get frustrated with the lack of results that we get when we try something. The problem is what are you starting with? The meaning is this, guys, we want instant results. Many people grow frustrated with our jobs when we just started, we wonder why we are not higher up in the echelon of our jobs. We wonder why we have no credibility when we just start something. These are problems of us not wedding the...
2021-09-0226 min
The Relaxed MaleAim For AwesomeWhat holds you back from taking the steps you are wanting to take? Now, these reasons can be many, but one of the biggest reasons is fear. We are afraid that we will change. We fear that our friends won’t like us. We are afraid of what happens if you succeed. We also fear what people will think if we fail. What happens if we screw something up? What if we are seen as a fraud. Do we really deserve this success if our idea takes off? According to Tripp Lanier, We want 4 things out o...
2021-08-1918 min
The Relaxed MaleDisempowering ThoughtsNews going to be making some changes to when things are being released. I want to keep the current release schedule for the video of the week the Wednesday blog post and the podcast but I have lots of other plans for the site that are being ignored so Once a month there will be only a video and a podcast. If I can do the other plans and take out an item of the honey-do list and I still have time to write then you can consider the blog post a bonus. But I have been...
2021-08-0154 min
Better with Dr. ErickaLife Wisdom from an Old School Mom with Lela GoodwinThis episode is a special treat because it features my mother, Lela Goodwin. This conversation features sharing her wisdom about practical and important life lessons. She has lived the full life as a mom, homemaker, entrepreneur, and matriarch. She keeps growing and being an example of how our journey continues to develop as we travel through our full life. You don’t want to miss a minute of this episode because she shares information that society and school often don’t tell you. She shares the truth and sheds light upon the mysteries of "adulting." Don’t worry if you don...
2021-06-2226 min
Sacred YouOur journey with ADHD & ASD - THE PREGNANT HAG IN CONVERSATION WITH RACHEL GOODWINThis is an interview that Imelda Almqvist did with me in April of 2021, where I'm talking for the first time about being a parent of a special needs child. The original video is here on Imelda's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MWEFU-dWR8 Imelda is amongst other things, a wonderful teacher of Seidr, Nordic Shamanism and you can find her website here http://www.shaman-healer-painter.co.uk/ I'd definitely recommend a look!! This is the original description of the interview from Imelda, "Today marks the 'birth' of my new podcast: The Pregnant Hag! For a year now I...
2021-06-131h 03
The Relaxed MaleThe Art Of Being Present Also, Check out the Operation Tears OF the 22 Off the Hardball happening on August 5-8 at Byrd Adventure Center The Question of The Week By The Brotherhood of Men Help me. How do I stop feeling hurt when people say mean things about me? Is what they are saying true? If not then why are you giving these people all your power? You are volunteering your peace of mind and happiness to people who obviously don’t have your happiness in mind. Stop with the victim mindset. You have the power to let some...
2021-06-1025 min
The Relaxed MaleThe Trouble When You AssUMe Question of the Week by The Brotherhood of Men I suffer from anxiety and depression. Not debilitating because I keep a job and social life. I'm 32 and have never left home. My parents are enablers and never pushed me out. What advice would you give someone like me? By the way, you phrased the question I would say you already know the answer. You need to move out. You can function out in society. You have already stated that you have a job and a social life. So move out. That anxiety you feel is nor...
2021-06-0343 min