Good People

Good People

By Joel ShermanEducationSelf-Improvement
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Good People episodes

  • #30 - Dr. Dave Cohodes - The Truth About Masculinity

    Today I was joined by Dr. David Cohodes. He is the founder of Unbreakable Man - where he coaches men and has created a community to help men command their inner and outer worlds to reach the life they want.


    In this episode, expect to learn the truth about masculinity, why men are struggling right now, why it's difficult to talk about being a man, the importance of carrying burdens, what it means to be an unbreakable man, the archetypes of the mature masculine, the need to turn boys into men, the importance of rite of passage, how to find a group of men, and much more.


    Connect with Dave:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavecohodes/

    Unbreakable Man: https://theunbreakableman.com/

    Unbreakable Man Brotherhood: https://theunbreakableman.com/brotherhood/

    Unbreakable Man 3-Day Retreat: https://theunbreakableman.com/experience/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 11 min
  • #29 - Dr. Jen Patterson - How to Heal Your Inner Child

    Today I was joined by Dr. Jen Patterson. Jen is a Level 3 Practitioner of Internal Family Systems - a type of psychotherapy or lens that focuses on the individual and uncovering the many parts of the Self.


    In this episode, expect to learn about what Internal Family Systems is, what are "parts," how our parts affect us, how the innumerable amount of parts inside of us interact with one another, how the inner child affects us subconsciously throughout our lives, what healing is, how to heal the inner child, and more.


    Connect with Jen:

    Jen's Website: https://wearemultitudes.xyz/

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wholeness.uncovered/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 5 min
  • #28 - Lotti Brinks - Visualizing Success and the Importance of Failure

    Today I was joined by Lotti Brinks. She is a highly competitive Ultra Running athlete and has run in and won a number of ultramarathons since 2020.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Lotti's life growing up in Germany, her move to the United States to pursue art school, how she started running, her experience running her first ultramarathon, the fact that she won her first ultramarathon, her time competing at the Grindstone Trail Running Festival 100k, how she visualized winning the event, the importance of physical reminders to get through hardship, her relationship to failure, and much more.


    Connect with Lotti:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotti_brinks/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 1 min
  • #27 - Jason Anderson 2 - The Power of Being a Positive Presence: A Badlands Story

    Today I was joined by Jason Anderson. He is a great friend of mine and pro snowboarder turned ultradistance cyclist. This is his second time on Good People.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Jason's recent adventures completing Badlands 500, a 500 mile bike ride through Spain. We discussed the importance of giving with no expectations, his journey to Spain to take on a new challenge, the coffees and pastries he consumed before his race, some of the challenges he faced at the beginning, how his focus and goals changed once he started, what some of the highest mountains and coasts of Spain look like from the seat of a bike, what's next for him, and much more.


    Connect with Jason:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofasttturnleft/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLqpnbAOJyps18AHtFTNhQ


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 12 min
  • #26 - Chelsea Showalter - Night Shift Work, Gendering Gym Equipment, and Substance Use

    Today I was joined by Chelsea Showalter. She is a baby delivery nurse and because she is a friend of mine, gave us the opportunity to record out first in person episode of Good People.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Chelsea's experience working the night shift, how night shift work is considered a carcinogen, how to make up for lost sleep, whether or not we should gender barbells or other gym equipment, how the gendering of barbells comes from the sport of weightlifting, substance use statistics in American adults, the curious reproductive patterns of spiders, ice baths, smoking cigarettes, and much more.


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 3 min
  • #25 - Greg Sisengrath - Why You Should Run an Ultramarathon

    Today I was joined by Greg Sisengrath. He is a very experienced ultramarathoner - completing eight total 100 milers, one 250 mile race, and a handful of 50 milers and 50ks. He is also a running coach and a founder of Team Ninja Coaching and Team Dirt and Vert. Greg is also an ambassador for Lululemon, Path Projects, Speedland, Spring Energy, and Athletic Brewing Company.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Greg's introduction into the ultrarunning world, how he found running after gaining sympathy pregnancy weight, some of the runs that he's taken on over the years, his experience running 250 miles through the Arizona deserts, his mindset when it comes to running long distance, his love of coaching runners, some of the races he has coming up, and much more.


    Connect with Greg:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraninjarunnr/

    Team Ninja Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamninjacoaching/

    Team Ninja Coaching: https://www.gregsisengrath.com/team-ninja-coaches

    Team Dirt and Vert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamdirtandvert/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 7 min
  • #24 - Gage Greer - Existentialism and the Death of the American Dream

    Today I was joined by Gage Greer. He is the mind and creator behind the YouTube channel, Turtleneck Philosophy - a show dedicated to exploring modern existentialism.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Gage's background and introduction into philosophy and existentialism, what it means to be an existentialist, why we should fear the American Dream, how to avoid peering too far over the philosophical ledge, why there are such polarizing viewpoints in our culture and society, jiu jitsu, and more.


    Connect with Gage:

    Turtleneck Philosophy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurtleneckPhilosophy

    Instagram:

    instagram.com/turtleneck_philosophy
    Newsletter:
    turtleneckphilosophy.substack.com


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 13 min
  • #23 - Graciano "Wallstreet Weightlifter" Rubio - The Strongest Man In CrossFit

    Today I was joined by Graciano Rubio - better known as Wallstreet Weightlifter. He is the owner of CrossFit ValleyView, an Investment Advisor, Husband, and Father.


    In today's episode we talked about how the worlds of finance and fitness mesh together better than most people think, how he became interested in working out and strength training, how and when he developed what he now calls the "50 to 1 Method," the fact that he is the Bruce Lee of CrossFit, and much more.


    Connect with Graciano:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetweightlifter/

    50 to 1 Method Base Program: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/rubio-program-1666132776?attrib=562362-lt

    Graciano's Remote Coaching: https://calendly.com/cfvv/remote?month=2023-09

    Nutrition Coaching: https://calendly.com/cfvv/7steps?month=2023-09

    CrossFit ValleyView: https://crossfitvalleyview.com/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 13 min
  • #22 - Athan Schindler 2 - How To Evolve Into Your Higher Self

    Today I was joined by Athan Schindler. He is the Veteran, Fitness Coach, owner of Bastrop Fitness Project and Strive Strength and Conditioning, host of The Doing the Work Podcast, and an all around amazing human being.


    This episode is Athan's second time on the show. Our conversation led us down many paths, but our discussion revolved around us breaking down various contemporary quotes on philosophy, mindset, self improvement, productivity, and much more. If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to subscribe and check out all of the links below!

    Connect with Athan:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athanschindler/

    Strive Strength & Conditioning: https://www.strivebastrop.com/

    Doing the Work Podcast: https://www.doingworkpodcast.com/


    Get in touch in the comments or:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman

    1 hr 7 min
  • #21 - 19 Things I've Learned From 20 Episodes of Good People

    In this episode, expect to learn 19 lessons from the first 20 episodes of GP! Joel goes into some of the interesting things he has learned from the many guests that we've featured on the show and some of the reflections that he's had on them.


    He covers: humans need coregulation until the age 26, in life we are all given an emotional toolbox, redefining what it means to "eat clean," the importance of small moments, emotional contagion, creating stories through life, the importance of sleep in a society that undervalues it, finding purpose as a means of building resilience, personal spiritual journeys, social advantages of bullying and why we need to stop it, providing high structure and high support for your children, aiming higher than you think you should in goal setting, bringing value to the people you do work for, persuasion as a tool, how easily humanbeings can be manipulated, death anxiety and ways to overcome it, and more.


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    34 min

About Good People

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Welcome to Good People. A show where good people tell us how to make the world a better place and we try to listen.