In America, it is considered weak for men to talk about grief and loss. Not here. Without getting touchy-feely New-Agey Mansy, we offer sound, logical advice on the six distinct stages a man goes through after a serious breakup or divorce. Many American men are unaware of what the Mansy Deep Six is; they might be in the middle of it right now. And mishandling grief will make you prone to serious mistakes with women in the future. We discuss regaining control over your life; setting attainable goals; when selfishness is a virtue; and how confidence is a fundamental skill that you’re not born with, but something you build over time. The rewards are high, but nothing worthwhile happens overnight. The Mansy Deep Six – there’s always a way out, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, there’s always a way out of Mansy.

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The purpose of life is to evolve — to change; to become better, smarter and more focused. It takes balls to make significant change in your life; it takes guts to sustain this change. New Year’s Resolutions, however, are Mansy. They’re Mansy because nobody sticks to them, they’re easy to declare, and worse than that, they cause cancer. In this episode: change is difficult; do you wish to remain ordinary?; what do you avoid the other 364 days of the year? Why New Year’s Resolutions Cause Cancer. If you cannot sustain something, don’t bother starting it.

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You’re back in your hometown for the Holidays. Your life has moved on: your career, your relationships - you. Evolution. But somehow, back home, this causes a problem. Why? Are you playing the big shot? Or do the townies consider you an elitist for moving away? Is someone still mad about that fight you had in grade school? Is this an East Coast thing? A small town thing? Or is it just ridiculous? In this episode: small town jealousy; childhood scores to settle; the importance of moving away from home. Let’s Take It Outside For The Holidays. What better way to say, Welcome Back?

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When you were a kid at Christmastime, you could never hold Santa Claus accountable. You hoped for the best and waited until next year. Not now. If you get your wife or girlfriend the wrong gift - the color isn’t right, the size isn’t right, the gift isn’t right – then Mansy isn’t right. They say it’s the ‘thought that counts.’ Right. Mansy can only do his best. Is the Christmas gift only so she can tell her friends about it? Would she reject a $20,000 gift card to Tiffany’s? A special holiday episode, recognize The Ghost of Mansy Christmas Past – and Why Her Christmas Gift Is Never Right. Or live in your self-imposed doghouse forever.

AMP 023 - Why Her Christmas Gift Is Never Right: The Ghost Of Mansy Christmas Past

Men that need to control women and keep them down think this is a sign of strength or prowess; but it’s a huge sign of weakness. Everyone has insecurities. It's part of being human. Insecurities don't define you; it's how you choose to handle them that define you and your character. Facing and accepting your shortcomings is bravery. Controlling women because of your own insecurities is not only cowardly, weak, and a lack of self-control – it’s 100% Mansy. He needs a trophy because he has nothing else to back it up. In this episode: accepting being ordinary; a follower, not a leader; self-loathing and narcissism. Mansy Controlling Guy. Recognize the signs – in him and in you.

AMP 021 - Mansy Controlling Guy: The Insecurities Controlling Men Reveal About Themselves

They braved crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle the New World, to escape Persecution, Intolerance, and Repression. They landed at Plymouth Rock – and began Persecution, Intolerance, and Repression. Did Mansy in America begin with the Puritans? And what do football, Westminster Abbey, George Washington, the great state of Rhode Island have in common? Find out on our holiday episode Sink The Mayflower. (And have a Happy Thanksgiving.)

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