Mantalks Podcast: Purpose | Legacy | Relationships | Self Mastery | Business

The Minimalists are dedicated to living a little bit more simply in your lives and creating room for all the things that don't require a purchase or don't need to be plugged in. It's about living a more meaningful life with less stuff in your life. It's a refreshing way to think about your life. These guys have written awesome books. They have an incredible blog. They have a podcast and they just recently came out with a documentary. We dig into all of those plus more in this conversation.  Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Some questions Roger asks: What is defining moment if your life? (1:56) For those who don't really understand what minimalism is, could you give us an overview? (3:48) What did your family and friends say when you started the minimalist lifestyle? (14:07) Do you guys get a lot of people asking if this is a Buddhist thing, or a religious thing? (20:09) What are some examples of succes

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take time to pay respect and express a whole lot of gratitude to our solders on Veterans Day/Remembrance Day. - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks (we’re launching our 2nd event in Miami on November 21).    Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community!   Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite Automatic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were introduced to Johnny Berba through a fan of the show. He said “you gotta check out this pickup artist who quit the industry to focus on self love and healing emotional trauma.” We were skeptical to say the least but when we watched the videos we were sent everything changed. Now he’s a dating and life coach that can teach you how to attract people naturally - no tricks, no lures, no manipulations or pickup lines - just through being yourself, being honest and direct, standing confidently. Being the true you. There’s a lot of bullshit out there in the dating world. But everything that Johnny is bringing to the conversation rings through to us - we hope you’ll enjoy.  Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Some questions Connor & Roger asks: What is Johnny's defining moment? (2:05) Was there a moment that caused you to shift? (4:29) Did you have any friends around you that caught onto this? (5:50) Wha

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take questions from our community about men and the increasing suicide rate - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks (we’re launching in Calgary and Ottawa). Listen in for the dates.  Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community!    Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite Automatic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to live a good life? How does the work you do and the life you live reflect who you are? On today’s episode, Jonathan Fields shares insights about all of this from his new book How To Live A Good Life, which is based off of the 100's of conversations he has had with inspiring individuals on his #1 rated podcast.  Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Some questions Connor asks: What is Jonathan's defining moment? (3:48) You used to be a securities lawyer, how did that come about? (10:41) Did you ever talk to your father about his work? (11:41) You graduated High School, when did you go to law school? (13:37) When did you meet your wife? (19:14) What would you go back and tell yourself about working too hard? (21:47) What were some of the keys to building a community you discovered? (32:59) What was the timeline for The Good Life Project? (42:08) How do you manage to keep your community

It's time for a midweek check in where we:  - Take questions from our community about men and how to deal with grief - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks - Give you a call to action to check in on your goals this week    Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community!  Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite Automatic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Voss was the FBI's lead hostage negotiator. In this episode you'll learn how you can apply the same skills he used to negotiate with bank robbers and terrorists to your everyday life. Life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for: buying a car, negotiating a salary, buying a home, renegotiating rent, deliberating with your partner. Taking emotional intelligence and intuition to the next level, this conversation can give you the competitive edge in any discussion. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Some questions Roger & Connor asks: What is Chris' defining moment? (2:10) Could you give us an overview of the book and who it's for? (6:13) Can you expand on your idea of 'tactical empathy'? (10:56) How important is listening in the negotiation process? (15:44) When negotiations start to fade, how do you keep the momentum moving forward? (19:22) Can you expand on the idea in your book abo

On today's episode we talk about how you can wake up, liberate yourself from illusory beliefs and stories (because we all have them) and live a life of authenticity.  We were so luck to get a chance to talk to Miguel Ruiz Jr. You probably know his father, who wrote the book The Four Agreements. Miguel has taken the wisdom of his father and grandmother to build an incredible life, and much of his learnings are found in his latest book The Mastery of Self.  In today's episode we talk about what it was like living with the success of his father, how that effected him and how he came out living a life of true authenticity.    Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Some questions Roger & Connor asks: What is Miguel's defining moment as a man? (3:38) How important do you feel living without regrets is for living a long life? (9:03) What was it like growing up with your Father and seeing his career develop? (12

The ManTalks Podcast - 64: Dr Randy Paterson Dr Randy Paterson knows all about how to be miserable. In this interview, Roger and Dr Paterson outline some of the 40 specific behaviours and habits, which-if followed-are sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness. On the other hand, if you do the opposite, you can join the ranks of happy people everywhere.   Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   Some questions Roger asks: What is Dr. Randy Paterson’s defining moment as a man? (2:13) Where did your insight for the book come from? (7:30) What are some of the lessons in your book, and who is the book for? (10:23) What would your advice be for somebody suffering from depression? (13:20) Can you explain your clinic? (18:25) What are some bits of advice you'd give? (21:40) What advice you give to young men to leave home and get work? (25:20) Has anything shifted in the tools you've outlined in the book? (28:40)

The ManTalks Podcast - 63: Joe Solmonese Joe Solmonese is a fighter. Just ask President Obama (we talk about this in the interview).  Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign (the largest LGBT civil rights organization in the United States) became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political change. By using the anger raging from the social injustices he was witnessing, the anger of his adversaries and his followers, HRC was instrumental in passing landmark national legislation such as the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act; repealing “Don't Ask, Don't Tell”; and passing marriage equality acts in eight states. How did Solmonese do it? In our interview Solmonese tells Roger that for him, the key to success was learning to harness his anger. Essentially it's just a form of energy. Channeled, it can keep you moving forward on a long journey. But uncontrolled, it can blow everything up. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Sti

Did you know you can learn the best time to eat lunch, ask for a raise, have sex, write a novel, take your meds and more?  In this episode Roger talks to Dr. Michael Breus. Dr. Breus is a sleep specialist and has written a new book called The Power of When - its currently the #1 book on Amazon in the Time Management category.  In The Power of When Dr. Breus talks about chronotypes. What is a chronotype? Your body has been programmed to function much better at certain times of the day than others. Based on general morningness and eveningness preferences, different people fall into different classifications, called "Chronotypes”.There are four Chronotypes (Dolphin, Lion, Bear, and Wolf), and most people fit into the “Bear” category. You can even take a free quiz to learn which of the four chronotypes you are. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   The ManTalks Podcast    Some questions Roger asks: What is Mic

This is a huge episode! Its going on the "did we really just get to talk to him?" shelf.  If you have never heard of Mark Manson before then get ready.  For decades we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. But those days are over. “Fuck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest; sometimes things are fucked up and we have to live with it.” For the past few years, Manson—via his wildly popular blog—has been working on correcting our delusional expectations for ourselves and for the world. He now brings his hard-fought wisdom to this groundbreaking book and we talk all about it (plus dig into Mark's life) on today's episode.   Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   The ManTalks Podcast    Some questions Connor & Roger asks: What is Mark’s defining moment as a man? (3:25) How has your shift in thinking show up in your own life? (5:50) What be some advice you would give to

In this episode, Dr. Michael Olpin (author Unwind!: 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life) shares with Roger how you can optimize your body, heart, mind, and soul, recognizing that any and all of these dimensions of your life affect your anxiety level. Its an awesome interview that shows you how to take charge of your life and how to make better choices that will prevent stress in the first place.    Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   The ManTalks Podcast    Some questions Roger asks: What is Michael’s defining moment as a man? (2:45) How did you become an expert in stress & what is it? (7:30) Could you give us an overview of the book? (15:20) In this modern world, are we more stressed out about things that didn't exist before? (20:20) How are men doing dealing with stress? (35:30) How do you insure you're not too far out of the 'now' in your thoughts? (38:30) What's the legacy you want to leave? (43:

Jordan Bower is a strategic storyteller and corporate intimacy expert. In his role he helps companies build a clear, human and emotionally powerful story that purposefully and strategically connects, motivates and inspires. In this week's episode of the ManTalks podcast we tap into Jordan's expertise to help you deepen your relationships and craft your story by learning all about Jordan's walk (yes, walk...) from Vancouver to Mexico.    Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   The ManTalks Podcast    Some questions Connor asks: What is Jordan’s defining moment as a man? (3:35) How do you think being a ‘nice guy’ played into the separation? (7:32) What are some of the things you learned from the end of relationship? (9:10) How have your relationships shifted since your journey? (12:50) You walked from Vancouver to Mexico! What were some of the highlights from the trip? (18:15) Would you recommend that peopl

Can you imagine being in the 6th grade and learning that your mother has been murdered? Fast forward to when you are an adult. Can you imagine not only forging the killer but save his life? Then can you imaging inviting him on stage with you in front of hundreds of people? Today's guest did all of this and it is a true honour to get a chance to speak with him on the ManTalks Podcast. This week we talk to forgiveness expert Dean Smith who shares with us his journey to forgive, reconcile with and help save the life of the man that murdered his mom and how his story was made into an award-winning, internationally distributed documentary entitled Live to Forgive. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter   The ManTalks Podcast “The difference between true forgiveness and forgive and forget is I can remember it, but not be shackled to the bitterness of it.”   Some questions Connor asks: What is Dean’s defining moment a

We love talking about Success on the ManTalks Podcast. In today’s episode Connor talks with Steve Sims. If you have never heard of Steve he is the founder of Bluefish, a very successful, exclusive luxury concierge service for the elite. His daily life includes helping clients craft incredible experiences including a live underwater tour of the Titanic, a flight to space, red carpet events and supersonic military jet flights in Russia. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The ManTalks Podcast  “We shouldn’t be talking about authenticity like it’s the ability to breath air. It should be real.” Some questions Connor asks:  What is Steve’s defining moment as a man? (2:20) What is BlueFish? (7:17) Who are the raddest people Steve has had the fortune to meet? (9:16) What is Steve awesome at? (10:32) Why does Steve feel like ‘no BS’ authenticity is so important? (13:35) Has Steve found himself more successful since mak

Giovanni Marsico is a talent scout, social entrepreneur, and connector of superheroes. He is the founder of Archangel, a private membership community filled with mission-driven entrepreneurs who are passionate about philanthropy. Giovanni discusses predictions in the entrepreneurship space for the next 10-15 years, how people can find their own personal superpower, and so much more!    Key Takeaways: [3:35] What was a defining moment as a man for Giovanni? [5:45] Giovanni has had many mentors throughout his life. Most recently, Philip McKernan made a big impact on him. [8:15] What is Giovanni up to right now? [10:30] What inspired Giovanni to get into social entrepreneurship? [12:05] As a social entrepreneur, how does Giovanni 'get over' or fight criticism of making money for the purposes of giving back? Isn't that what nonprofits are for? [13:40] How did Giovanni come up with the idea for Archangel Academy? [17:55] Does Giovanni believe that social entrepreneur will be the norm in the future? [20:0

Derek Kief is an astronomer at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, located in British Columbia, Canada. Both Connor and Roger sort of nerd out on this podcast with their guest, but it provides the listeners with some great knowledge as to what's out there―beyond our planet. Derek says that our space programs are the only things that countries from all over the world agree on. He believes that when we eventually colonize Mars, we'll begin to see more diplomacy in the world as everyone works towards a common goal.   Key Takeaways: [0:50] There are some fantastic things happening in ManTalks. Connor gives a quick update. [3:45] Derek talks about his defining moment as a man.  [8:15] It took Derek some time to figure out that he didn't have to conform to a stereotype. He can be who he is. [9:35] What does Derek do? [11:25] Who inspired Derek to become an astronomer? [13:30] Be prepared! The guys geek out a little bit. [13:50] What are we close to discovering out there? [19:15] Where does Derek stand in the sci

Tim JP Collins is an expert on anxiety and runs The Anxiety Podcast. His mission is simple: less anxiety, more life. Tim used to suffer regularly with anxiety and panic attacks, but understood that he had to move past this as it was draining him mentally and physically. Now, he teaches those around him how they can overcome their anxiety, with or without prescription medicine.   Key Takeaways: [4:00] Anxiety can consume your every waking moment. [5:50] We often need pain in our life to see what's possible and to make changes. [7:00] Tim talks about a woman who has been suffering from anxiety for 35 years. [8:20] As people become more successful and have more people rely on them, anxiety starts to creep in and take a hold of them. [8:55] What makes Tim the person that he is today? [11:40] What are some of the biggest myths about anxiety? [12:20] For a lot of people, medication for anxiety only covers up the problem. [13:30] How did anxiety come into Tim's life? [15:05] What can people learn about an

Zachary Stockill is an award-winning Canadian researcher, writer, podcaster, and educator. Zachary is the author of Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy and discusses with Roger a lot of the shame men experience when trying to find resources or help to overcome their irrational jealousy. Zachary knows the subject all too well because he too was once a man who obsessed over his then-girlfriend's past. Discover more about the unhealthy and obsessive habits jealous men often fall into.   Key Takeaways: [2:20] What was one of Zachary's defining moments? [5:05] What does Zachary do? [4:50] Zachary unpacks what 'retroactive jealousy' means. [7:00] Out of nowhere, Zachary came up with ridiculous scenarios about his then-girlfriend and became jealous.  [8:00] Despite realizing his jealousy, Zachary couldn't find the right resources that would address this issue for him. [8:20] Both men and woman experience this equally. [9:35] Men tend to have extreme double standards towards women who have done the same sort of