“Everyone’s always thinking about what they don’t have. We can always be looking at each other thinking, ‘he’s got something I don’t have’ or ‘she has this.’ You take that focus away from what you do, and it’s that hedonic treadmill where it’s never enough.” - Manj Bahra

Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Manj Bahra. Manj is a transformation and relationship coach, who’s found a specialization in being a “Heartbreak Coach.” But overall, it’s not about heartbreak; Manj has been helping clients achieve goals, overcome problems, and realize their own innate potential. Manj is an engaging speaker with spot-on analogies for every situation, and we’re excited for you to hear some of this magic as he takes off his mask :)

(0:25) Ashanti’s introduction

(2:20) Manj introduces himself and his transition from corporate life to being a “heartbreak” coach.

(9:30) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, dedicated, passionate - and how Ever Forward Club has come full circle after 19 years.

(14:55) Manj shares the front of his mask - ambitious, coach, transformation - and how he reconsidered “what he wanted to be remembered by.”

(20:15) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - middle age, work - and how moments from our childhood create narratives and automatic responses that remain within us for our lifetime.

(30:25) Manj shares the back of his mask - anxiety, fear of failure, body dysmorphia.

(39:10) Manj and Ashanti break down some insights Manj has had while coaching, and how he helps people adjust their focus, unlearn old stories, and get off the hedonic treadmill.

(45:20) Manj shares some final thoughts and how you can get in touch with him.

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Connect with Manj Bahra:

Medium: medium.com/@manjbahra

Website: manjbahra.com

Instagram: instagram.com/manj.bahra

TikTok: tiktok.com/@manj.bahra

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Connect with Ashanti Branch:

Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks

Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks

Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch

Website: branchspeaks.com

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