ARRIVED.

Does your morning routine consist of hitting the snooze button 20 times til you’re finally late for work? What about overdosing on the news and social media before you’ve even left the house? How about stubbing your toe on the shower door and cursing at the guy who cut you off in traffic?

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about morning routines, or rituals – and why you need to schedule some reflective time into your morning before the world places its demands on you and your brain. 

I share the morning routines of three thought leader, and my mentors-from-afar: Brendon Burchard, Tim Ferriss, and Mel Robbins. Then, I share with you gents my composite adopted version of their morning rituals, and tell you why – spoiler alert! – my morning routine actually starts the night before.

If (like me) you’re someone who doesn’t consider oneself a morning person – this is definitely an episode not to be missed!

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How often have you felt utterly overwhelmed by all that you need to get done at work? Or mentally saturated by the daily influx of digital media? How often do you feel creatively blocked because you’re too busy to even take a lunch break?

Today on the show, I'm talking all about the power of creating margin – white space – in your work schedule, and in your headspace. I offer up three white space practices (that you can start practicing today) that have helped me restore emotional balance, 10x my productivity, bust through creative blocks (and even revitalize my love of classic rock music!) after a recent five-month long work sprint.⁠

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How often have you made excuses for not showing up for your workout when you’re travelling? Working long hours? Or Just plain a-motivated by the thought of hitting the gym?

On this week’s episode, I catch up with my old college friend – celebrity trainer and KichGo founder – Kit Rich (@fitbykit). We dive deep into the power of the body and how showing up for your workout everyday – even for 30 minutes – can have a dramatic impact on your personal and professional life – and your mindset.

Kit is a nationally recognized pilates expert and fitness professional who has toured with a long list of celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence and artists such as Ke$ha. She was named one of the top five trainers in Los Angeles by SHAPE magazine, as well as named a top female trainer by PopSugar, with her videos here reaching over 1.6 million views as of March 2020.

Kit is also a published writer and speaker on fitness, body acceptance and gratitude, with appearances on The Today Show, E! Network, Access Hollywood, Extra and more. 

You can find Kit at kitrich.com or on Instagram at @fitbykit. KichGo, Kit's big gym in a little bag, is available now at kichgo.com (@kichgo).

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When you think about designing your space, two considerations likely come to mind: functionality and ROI (return on investment).

We all want to spend wisely, but it’s easy to get bogged down with the pragmatics – bypassing some of the more celebratory design elements that, while seemingly frivolous, make your home an experience to arrive at everyday.

On this week’s episode, I’m walking you gents through the art of the splurge: the procurement of that one piece (or pieces) that, while not necessarily functional, have a huge impact on your emotional and experiential ROI. I also give tips and resources to help you find that perfect piece to confidently invest in.

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Each guy I work with instinctively knows he wants his space to feel like it’s uniquely his. And yet, so many men aren’t sure of the mechanics of how to go about designing their space to make it truly their own, renting or otherwise.

On this episode of ARRIVED., I break down for you gents five hacks showing you how to design a space that feels like it’s yours – not like it’s been plucked from a catalog.

Citing examples from previous episodes with my guests, I'll illustrate how you can do something similar in your own space.  I want to demystify this process, because it really is simple, once you know a few of these tricks!

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A break up, a suitcase, an empty flat – and a fresh start. For my former client, Chris Hedderick, buying his first home as a newly single guy was just the beginning.

After deciding it was time for a change of pace in the renting game, Chris decided to go it alone and buy a warehouse-style loft flat in a listed ex-military store building in southeast London. He moved in with nothing but a suitcase and a mattress. Shortly after, Chris was assigned a new work location a three hour train journey from his home. To say his space was a weekend crash pad is no exaggeration.

On this episode of ARRIVED., hear how Chris and I worked together to transform his space (and his habits!) from an empty flat he felt stressed coming home to, into a furnished sanctuary he now loves to cook in, read in, and host his new girlfriend in.

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As a guy, do you wish your friendships with other men were more emotionally fulfilling? Do you feel like you need to be stoic, posture, or adhere to outdated locker room norms of masculinity when it comes to hanging with your mates?

My guests on the show today, Wes and Liam, two of the four co-hosts from the ever-insightful podcast, 'The Modern Dandy’s Guide to Manliness' (@thedandiesguide), are on a mission to help men confidently voice their feelings over a cocktail with their mates just as easily as they’d dissect the curves of a sports car over a pint.

Forgoing traditional posturing (but never ditching the banter), the guys prove that the podcast waves can be a safe space to examine tough topics like toxic masculinity and alpha male culture. We also show ARRIVED. listeners how guys can craft their homes to reflect self-awareness, and encourage openness in communication between their friends (and lovers).

Season 2 of 'The Modern Dandy's Guide to Manliness' is out now, wherever you get your podcasts.  You can also learn more about the guys at themoderndandy.life or follow them on Instagram @thedandiesguide.

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When it comes to modern dating, are you so used to ‘ordering’ dates online that asking someone out #IRL is now too much of a risk for the potential ROI? Are you paralyzed by the all the choice on your Hinge feed? And do you know how to design your space to attract someone into your life?

On this episode of ARRIVED., I speak with Seattle-based attraction and relationship coach, Cora Boyd (@thecoraboyd), about the current dating landscape, and how being your most attractive self is a hard-won practice that runs more than skin deep.

Cora helps men change behaviors that hold them back in their love lives. In our tête-a-tête, we discuss why self-awareness and doing the homework on yourself is crucial to meeting your match.  We dissect the problematic ‘window shopping mentality’ which pervades the online dating world; and chat about why your home is an important tool in your dating arsenal – and it’s not why you’d think!

Cora’s writing has been featured in 'The Gottman Institute', Tinder’s 'Swipe Life', and 'Thought Catalog'. You can also find her at Pillow Talks, or Tinder is the Night, just a couple of her ongoing dating events series around Seattle and LA.

Find Cora online at coraboydcoaching.com or on Instagram at @thecoraboyd.

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Have you ever stumbled upon a photo or a social media post in a bit of a vulnerable moment and it made you negatively compare your life now to 'the good old days'?  Have you ever been in a surreal, transitional spot in your life and it's left you wading through a sh*tstorm of existential chaos and isolation?

I have...ta-da! And for about three years – after I moved back to rural Minnesota, from a decidedly more cosmopolitan life in London – I found myself in a pain cave of 'past-self comparison'.  On this episode of ARRIVED., I spill the beans on that experience and offer up four things that I did to regain momentum and kick my past-self comparison habit for good (mostly!).

Whether you're currently in a challenging transitional time in your life, or simply have the occasional fumble of past-self comparison – this episode is an at times hilarious reminder you're not alone in your mental f*ckery.

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Have you ever walked down the street and passed a guy so refined from tip to toe, that you can tell he subscribes to his own unique philosophy and way of living?

I’m talking about a dandy. On today's episode, I chat with the man who literally wrote the book on dandyism, Nathaniel Adams (@nattyadams).

In this enlightening discussion, Nathaniel explains why being a dandy isn’t a hobby reserved for only the most affluent.  Dandyism is an accessible mindset – and a way of life. He shows listeners how they can adopt elements of dandyism both in their personal style, and in their homes, and explains his unique process working with gentlemen on fine tailoring and custom suiting.

Nathaniel (or Natty, as is also known) has worked in the world of luxury, designer, and custom suiting for a decade, and has co-authored two books on dandyism: 'I Am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman' and 'We Are Dandy: The Elegant Gentleman Around the World' with photographer, Rose Callahan. Both were published by Gestalten (with the latter featuring a preface by Dita Von Teese).

He lives between New York and New Orleans and is currently taking national and international commissions for made-to-measure suiting and finely tailored clothing.  To learn more about Nathaniel, or to commission him for a new suit, visit nattyadams.com or follow him on Instagram at @nattyadams.

**LISTENER EXCLUSIVE** Mention the ARRIVED. podcast when booking a consult with Nathaniel to receive an exclusive rate reserved for ARRIVED. listeners!

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