The Better Man Podcast
Episodes
068: Overcoming Substance Abuse, Depression, and Diabetes with Adam Sud (Nutritional and Behavioral Health Expert)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, Adam Sud lived a completely different life than he does today: He weighed 350 lbs, had diabetes, and was at risk for heart disease. He suff...
067: Fitness & Getting Older: The 8 Most Common Concerns Men Have About Fitness Longevity in Their 50s, 60s, and Beyond
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we grow older, more concerns pop up about our fitness, health, and longevity. While these are valid concerns and something that we're all going to ...
066: The Biggest Problem Facing Men Today: Their Mental Health (with Chase Chewning)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the phrase "mental health" has never been more popular, the sad truth is that men's mental health is at an all-time low. We shy away from toug...
065: Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for a Better Headspace
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have the same worries about life, finances, and my long-term health as you do. I struggle with many of the same things you struggle with too—wheth...
064: The Science Behind Staying Strong & Injury-Free with Physical Therapist Zach Long
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you exercise consistently and push your body past its limits, injuries can happen. The problem is, most guys don't know the best way to recover f...
063: How to Hack Your Motivation
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people believe that they need motivation to start a big task. Whether it's a new project, a new workout routine, or a new way to enhance your rel...
062: Men 40 & Over: Here's Why You Need To Strength Train w/ Eric Levitan, CEO of Vivo
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone on the planet ages the same way: We all lose muscle mass as we age. And muscle mass is actually one of the most crucial aspects to your ove...
061: Start Small, But Start NOW
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a trap that we all fall into when we want to build healthier habits. Everyone falls into this trap. Myself included. The trap? Waiting unt...
060: Thriving vs. Surviving: Live a Life You Truly Love Instead of One You Secretly Hate with CJ Finley
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it means to thrive? To have a life so fulfilling that you wake up every morning bursting with energy? Many of us go thro...
059: Why Yoga & Weight Training is The Perfect Marriage
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've gone through several different "phases" of my fitness routine over the years. I've done both weight training exclusively and yoga exclusively, an...
058: How Yoga Helped Address Traumas & Insecurities with Comedian Drew Lynch
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has certain traumas and insecurities that your body stores deep inside itself. And it turns out that yoga is one of the best ways to address ...
057: Why You Should Start Small (Instead of Big) When It Comes to Fitness Goals
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humans are lazy: We want to spend the least amount of energy for the greatest award. It's built into our DNA. Yet, when it comes to setting goals, w...
056: Building Physical, Mental, and Emotional Strength through Transformative Experiences with Mike Bledsoe
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bledsoe, former CEO of Barbell Shrugged and today's guest, had everything from the outside looking in. His business made millions. He was a world...
055: My 7 Best Strategies to Getting in Shape & Working Toward Your Fitness Goals
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with getting in shape and working towards your fitness goals? Well, I have good and bad news. The bad news? We each have certain "...
054: How Men Can Improve Their Relationships With Their Partners with Emilio Palafox
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The quality of your relationships is the single most important thing for your health and happiness. Relationships are more important than exercise, nu...
053: Fixing Your Sleep
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is one of the most important activities you do. In fact, getting high-quality, deep, and REM sleep may be the most important thing you do for yo...
052: Forging Emotional Resilience, Forgiving Past Wrongs, & Optimizing Your Fitness with Adam Von Rothfelder
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Men have a tendency to bottle their emotions inside them. Even I struggle with this, especially in my past. But the result of repressed emotions never...
051: The State of Masculinity in 2023
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's no surprise that the state of masculinity in 2023 isn't in good shape. Toxic masculinity, men trying to impose their views on other men, and...
050: What Men Should Know About Their 50s: Health, Sexual Wellness, and Longevity with Dr. Judson Brandeis
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most men experience a noticeable decline in their physical and sexual health once they reach their 50s. As you grow older, your body and muscles start...
049: Why an Evening Routine Makes You Feel Better Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally (And How To Create One)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has an evening routine—whether you developed it consciously or not. But many evening routines don't prepare your mind and body for sleep. ...
048: Mobility, Flexibility, and Meditation: The 3 Secrets To Longevity with Shane Dowd, Founder of GotROM
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While active mobility work is one of Man Flow Yoga's biggest focus points, the truth is that most guys don't do nearly enough mobility or flexibility ...
047: How To Align Your Yoga Routine With Your Energy & Fitness Goals
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are several different types of yoga, and each has different goals. I'm not talking about different schools of yoga (like hatha or yin yoga), but...
046: Why is losing fat so hard? The psychological hurdles of weight loss with Dr. Anthony from the Fit Father Project
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows what they need to do to lose weight: eat healthier, get better sleep, and exercise more often. Yet despite this, many people still stru...
045: 9 Personal Strategies for Making Time for Self-Care
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our modern way of life results in more stress, less free time, and more mental health problems than any other time in history. That's one of the many ...
044: The Ultimate Guide to Pelvic Floor Strength and Sexual Wellness with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Lance Frank
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your pelvic floor is one of the most important (and most neglected) muscle groups in your body. Why? Well, your pelvic floor helps you optimize your...
043: The 3 Essential Components of Morning Routines
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a morning routine, whether you realize it or not. The most effective morning routines "prime" you physically, mentally, and emotionally...
042: Built to Move: Optimizing Your Body For Functionality with Kelly Starrett
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Movement is medicine: It reduces your pain and risk of injury. It makes you happier and more confident. And we're not just talking about working out -...
041: 3 Practices to Strengthen Your Relationship (from Personal Experience)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode, I mentioned how I'm the happiest I've been in recent memory. In this episode, I'm revealing why… When most guys want to become happi...
040: 3 Massive Man Flow Yoga Upgrades for 2023 (and a HUGE personal update)
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I haven't recorded a new podcast episode in quite a while. Why? Well, I have a huge personal announcement as I explain on this week's episode. I've be...
039: What To Do When Your Goals Get Off Track (My Top 3 Strategies)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you set a goal, it's inevitable that you'll get off track. Life gets hectic. Motivation fades. And before you know it, months have passed without...
038: Setting Goals That Don't Suck
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your New Year's resolution probably sucks. And mine have, too. Think about it: Are you even still doing your New Year's resolution from this yea...
037: My 5 Most Important Lessons From 2022
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of a year, you pick up a lot of new tweaks, lessons, and tricks which can increase your enjoyment for life. But the problem is, most o...
036: Training To Chill Out: Nasal Breathing, Cold Plunges, & Why Less is More with Brian Mackenzie
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who take their health and fitness seriously fall into a major trap which wipes out all the benefits of better health: They add too much to...
035: My Top 12 Favorite Stress-Relieving Activities
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is one of the few certainties of life, alongside death and taxes. And while "good stress" is one of the most effective ways to grow, "bad stres...
034: Health Insurance vs Care, Relationships, and Testosterone with Josh Whalen
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of twists and turns that can turn things that were once easy into difficult experiences. Whether it's with your health, your relationship...
033: Staying Fit Over The Holidays (Even While You Travel)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season can sabotage your exercise routine, especially if you're traveling to meet up with family. Too often, people use the holidays as an...
032: Dean's Weekly Workout Routine
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Man Flow Yoga Members and fans always want to know what my weekly workout routine looks like. Do I do Man Flow Yoga routines every day? Do I mix ...
031: Enhancing Your Sexual Wellness In Your 50s and 60s and Beyond with Men's Sexual Wellness Expert, Dr. Judson Brandeis
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your body goes through massive changes as you age—especially as a man: You can't build muscle as easily. Your libido starts declining. Your body m...
Ep030: How To Make Eating Healthy Easier
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too many people who struggle to eat healthy make a couple of fatal mistakes: They either overcomplicate eating healthy. Or they think of their eatin...
029: Why Are Testosterone Levels Declining? (& What Should We Do About It) With Blake Bowman
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After hitting 30, your testosterone levels drop by about 1% per year. This is a natural, but not optimal, process. But there's a bigger problem when i...
028: The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Injuries
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes getting injured. They wreck your routine, undermine your mental health, and stop your progress towards your fitness goals. But they're ...
027: How To Make Sustained Weight Loss Easier with Dr. Anthony from the Fit Father Project
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know how difficult it can be. And you know what? Sustaining your weight loss after achieving your goals is ev...
026: Making fitness-focused yoga for men (the MFY story, the 3 big differences from traditional yoga, & more)
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first yoga workout I ever did was life-changing. Realizing I wasn't nearly as strong as I thought, lacking flexibility, balance, and body & breath...
025: How Yoga Unlocks Radical Self-Acceptance with Benjamin Sears
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many men stumble into yoga after a debilitating injury prevents them from training. This is how both Benjamin Sears and I discovered yoga. But even th...
Recapping Season 1, What's Next, & Getting Back on Track When Life Throws Curveballs
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I started the BMP because I saw a gap in the way that men talk about their overall health and well-being, and … When life throws you curveballs, it'...
023: Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life with Jesse O'Brien
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's nearly impossible to be on social media without seeing someone upload a picture of their "perfect" life. Flashy cars, big houses, and always look...
022: Aligning Your Mind and Body with Sean Vigue
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by a long-time friend and fellow fitness entrepreneur, Sean Vigue, to discuss habits and mindsets we employ on a daily bas...
021: Shedding The Masks of Masculinity with Alex Holmes
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Alex Holmes discusses how us men can be healthier both mentally and emotionally by understanding the patterns that we engage in as m...
020: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph With Chase Chewning
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Chase Chewning, is an army veteran, fitness entrepreneur, and podcaster who overcame that fear that so many of us men have: to open up ...
019: Getting Physically and Mentally Fit With BJ Gaddour
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, BJ Gaddour, has mastered both areas. BJ went from being a pudgy kid to being named one of the 100 Fittest Men of All Time. He's also th...
018: Turning Disaster Into Positive Transformation with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can disaster and setbacks help us change for the better? Today I'm speaking with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, a weight loss expert, and doctor in naturop...
017: Finding Purpose Through Loss & Corrective Exercise with Blake Bowman
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking to Blake Bowman, a postural alignment and corrective exercise coach who's been in this industry for over a decade. During...
016: Never Give Up, Learn to Unplug, and 9-Figure Exits with Matt Allison
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you run a multi-million dollar business while raising a loving family and taking care of your well-being? It's a question that so many high ach...
015: Becoming Parents, Staying Fit, & Family Life With My Wife, Marisa Pohlman
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm excited to bring my favorite person on the planet onto my podcast - my wife, Marisa Pohlman - to talk about the changes we went through beco...
014: Peak Performance and Flow with Brandon Epstein of Jump Rope Dudes
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's more to peak performance than just training your body, and we get into that in detail today with my guest, Brandon Epstein, founder of Jump Ro...
013: Working Through Mental Roadblocks & Creating Fitness Goals with Jesse O'Brien
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For most of my adult life, I've been doing yoga. However, at one point, I decided to up my fitness game. Sure, I was pretty lean. But I wanted to be s...
012: The Power of Suffering & Finding Happiness in the Struggle with Matt Vincent
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Vincent is a two time Highland Games World Champion and the founder of the successful brand HVIII Brand Goods that helps people eliminate the bul...
011: Forever Forward & Living A Balanced Life with Nate Checketts
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you push yourself and your goals forward while living a balanced life? This episode features Nate Checketts, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone, a...
010: Positive Masculinity & What It Really Means to Be a Man with Ryan Michler
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Man Podcast we'll be exploring why the idea of "toxic masculinity" is obscuring positive expressions of masculinity, and...
009: Functional Strength Training with Austin Current
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm talking to Austin Current. He's the author of The Science of Strength Training, in which he writes about the mental and physical benefits o...
008: First Solo Episode - The Better Man Podcast So Far
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my first solo podcast episode! We launched the Better Man Podcast (BMP) just over a month ago, and I recorded a quick episode to give you s...
007: Getting Your Mind and Body on the Same Page with Sam Gach Yoga
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Gach is a fitness creator, entrepreneur, and stretching & flexibility coach dedicated to making the world a calmer, stronger, more flexible place....
006: Balancing Work and Family as a Dad with Jon Vroman
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Vroman is a husband, father and the Founder of Front Row Dads — a brotherhood created for "family men with businesses, not businessmen with fami...
005: Positively Impacting the World One Beard at a Time with Eric Bandholz
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bandholz was mocked, ridiculed, and told he wasn't allowed to grow facial hair while working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. So, he qui...
004: The Science Behind You Health & Happiness with Joe Hanson
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Joe Hanson—a Ph.D. biologist who writes, hosts, and produces videos about science for his award-winning YouTube show, It's ...
003: Making Fitness Who You Are, Not What You Do with Aaron Alexander
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm talking with Aaron Alexander, who believes that if you want to change the quality of your life, you first need to change the way you move t...
002: Better Mobility, Better Life with Kelly Starrett
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a Mobility Expert, Coach, Physical Therapist, and Founder of The Ready State—which has revolut...
001: Brian Mackenzie on Why Breath is the Most Critical Component to Your Health
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Mackenzie is a human optimization expert, educator, and coach, recognized for his expertise in stress management & breath control. His research ...
Welcome to The Better Man Podcast
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Better Man Podcast is a podcast redefining what it means to be better as a man. In it, we'll discuss how to balance success with our overall well-...