The Spencer Mark Podcast
Episodes
You Fixed the Body. So Why Does Something Still Feel Off?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most men arrive at this work thinking they have a body problem.They fix it. And then find themselves standing in the same life with a better body.This...
What Perfect Cost Me: Getting Ripped and Losing Myself
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I was the chubby kid who fantasized about ripping the fat off my body like a puffy sweater. Forty years later I finally got the six-pack. It broke me....
When the Newness Wears Off: Three Months in Cape Town
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three months into Cape Town. The novelty is gone. What's left is the work.I'm sitting in hot yoga this morning thinking about India. About dis...
Midlife Pressure and the Oatmeal That Almost Killed Me
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I used to make a pot of oatmeal every morning that was over 5,000 calories. I'd hunch over it, eat as fast as possible, and be hungry an hour late...
Why Midlife Men Feel Trapped In Mediocre: The Actual Mistakes I Made
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most midlife men are stuck inside a self-reinforcing stress loop.In this episode, I break down why midlife men feel trapped, how chronic stress trains...
How Easy it Can Be To Gain Weight Without Realizing It
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alignment, happiness, men’s health, and midlife metabolism aren’t about perfection, they’re about awareness.This episode came from a real moment...
Why Happiness Is the Byproduct, Not the Goal – My Realization
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For a long time, happiness was the goal. I just didn’t know how to get there. I believed if I fixed the right thing, my hormones, my body, my diet, ...
The System That Broke Me
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the system that quietly ran my life for years. As a midlife man and men’s health coach, I was exhausted, irritable, in...
Why Your Midlife Crisis Could Be Your Greatest Opportunity
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife isn’t a dead end—it’s fall. Leaves drop, light shortens, and you harvest what matters. In this episode, I share how facing the storm lik...
Is Being Hard On Yourself Making Things Worse?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men: being hard on yourself isn’t making you better—it’s breaking you.In this episode, I show why “KNOW harm → no harm” is the first step ...
4 Moves to STOP Self-Loathing
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-loathing isn’t who you are — it’s a habit. That reflex that says “you’re not enough,” discounts every win, and turns one mistake into...
Losing Weight To Love Yourself VS Loving Yourself To Lose Weight
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t lose weight to earn love. Love yourself—and the weight comes off.In this episode I share how “outside-in” fixes (diets, grind, proving I...
5 Keys I Use to Build Muscle After 40 (That Actually Work)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building muscle after 40 isn’t about chasing the same hacks you used in your 20s. In this episode, I break down the 5 keys that actually work: prote...
Midlife Men: Don't Just Lift Weight, Lift Your State (Marriage Edition)
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recorded this on my wedding day—no script, just heart. Muscles and metrics mean nothing if you can’t see beauty. In this reflection, I share why...
Why Most Men Are Driving With Their Body’s Check Engine Light On | Metabolic Health Explained
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most men are driving around with their body’s check engine light on — ignoring the signals until it’s too late. In this episode, I break down wh...
How I Gained Muscle After 40 — Without Wrecking My Body
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 48, I’ve built more muscle than I ever had in my 20s—without blowing out my joints, burning out, or living in the gym.In this episode, I share ...
You Don’t Need to Hate Your Body to Change It
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever thought the only way to lose weight was to shame yourself into change - this episode is for you. Spencer breaks down how emotional ...
Stretching Is Dead: How to Build Real Mobility and Prevent Injury
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stretching isn’t saving your joints. In this episode, Spencer breaks down why static stretching is outdated—and what your body actually needs to s...
5 Mistakes Midlife Men Make Trying to Gain Muscle
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most guys in midlife want to feel stronger, look better, and reclaim their edge—but they’re either overtraining, ego lifting, skipping protein, or...
5 Reasons to SLOW DOWN to Boost Metabolism & Burn Fat!
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that slowing down can actually help you speed up your metabolism and melt stubborn fat? It may seem counterintuitive, but research shows ...
Is Your Life Missing This ONE Simple Thing - Flow State?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ This episode of The Spencer Mark Podcast features raw, unscripted, and deeply needed energy. I dive into five core truths that every man shoul...
Morning MANtras: From Depression to Direction
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Morning MANtras, I go live without a script, without a plan, just raw presence. Because some days, that’s all we’ve got.I...
Letting Go of Comfort to Find Meaning | Jeremiah’s 1,062-Mile Ride (Part 2)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to finish what you started—when your legs are burning, the storm rolls in, and every part of you wants to quit?In Part 2 of...
He Biked 500 Miles to Let Go of His Anger : Jer's Midlife Reset
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
500 miles in. Alone. No podcasts. No distractions.Midway through a 1,000-mile solo bike ride, Jeremiah Keavney realized something powerful: you can’...
What’s REALLY Happening Inside Your Metabolism (10-Min Coaching Drop)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Metabolism isn’t just about burning calories — it’s how you process food, thoughts, emotions, and life itself.In this short solo episode, I brea...
What a Burglar and a Bald Eagle Told Me About My Future
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a burglar, a bald eagle, and my childhood wounds have in common?This isn’t just a story—it’s a real-time initiation.In this episode, I s...
Why I Stayed Fat as a Vegan for 14 Years — The Real Reason
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t go vegan for the animals—I went vegan because I hated how I looked in the mirror.I thought if I cut out meat, I’d get skinny, get seen,...