Heal.Thy.Man.Chronicles

Session 2.7.22 Guided Meditation.  In this guided meditation, we connect with a white light.  

Kick back, and get yourself in a space to be with yourself and get this goodness.  Enjoy and leave comments on what this experience was like for you.

Peace and Blessings.

Culture: the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. For example, Caribbean culture, Male culture, American culture.

In this episode, Entrepreneur, IT Consultant, and Traveler Stan Louissaint, comes back to the Men Talk About space to discuss the impacts of culture on health and well-being.  This conversation is an extension or a phone call Stan and I had about my last podcast about heart matters.  In that phone call we started to discuss the subtle and insidious ways our culture impacts what we eat, how we eat, and how we shame others that are making healthy choices.  

My intention is for this conversation to bring awareness to how Culture impacts our health and eating habits.  In my judgement, it's an area few address, and it's an area that wreaks havoc on many that want better for themselves.  It's interesting to me, and I'm curious if culture has had an impact on your decisions in how you take care of yourself.  Bring awareness to this in your life and if your culture is counterproductive to you betterment, then start shifting your culture...period.

Enjoy the convo and check in with My Guy Stan on IG @stanlouissaint or on his website www.fluiddesigns.com

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Let's get to the Heart of the Matter.  When I think about the many times I use that phrase, I realize it lost its meaning until I did this podcast session with Registered Nurse, Andrew W. Trexler.  Andrew has a passion about discussing the heart, how it functions, how it supports us, and how magical it really is.  Andrew has been appointed to my Health Crew after I got a message from him after I was in the hospital for high blood pressure.  After connecting with him, I realized how much he cares, how much he loves to educate, and how genuine he is in his mission to serve others.  It was a lock to have him in my Health Crew and a lock to get him on this podcast, to share information and insight that I judge will be helpful for many.  

So if you are hypertensive, know something that is hypertensive, give this episode a listen and share it with others.  The information we share about Heart disease, hypertension, and health in general, can save someone's life.

Thank you as always for listening and for your support.  Blessings to you and here's to our health!!

Are we ready for a new version of Man to emerge?  Whether we are ready, or not, a New Man is Emerging, and in this episode of the Men Talk About podcast, Coach, Author, and Guide Michael DeSanti shares his wisdom on this topic.  I hold Michael in high regard and was a participant in his program "Find Your Tribe", and have read his book, and he has valuable insight on what is happening with Men in our collective culture, and what it will take for Men truly live a life of purpose, passion, bliss, freedom, and fulfillment.  This conversation was right on time for me, and my want is for Men to hear this and find their tribe of support, and connect to their medicine.  Not sure what "medicine" means...well listen to the podcast and you'll understand.

Want to connect with Michael and his offerings?  Go to the following sites: https://newmanemerging.com/ 

You can also find him on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.desanti.71 / Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmanemerging/ or https://www.instagram.com/thevitalguide/

Enjoy this podcast and thank you, thank you, thank you, for listening and supporting this podcast.

When this episode was recorded it was May 2021, and Mental Health Awareness Month.  Prior to recording this podcast my Guest, Michael Bilkis, and I had a deep convo on where he is in life.  He stated a phrase that resonated with me and I KNEW, it was a topic to discuss on Men Talk About, so here it is.

Michael Bilkis is a Doctor, EFT Practitioner, Shaman Practitioner, Transformational Coach, Husband, and Father.  I admire and adore this Man can consider him one of my Brothers.  This conversation is really a glimpse into one of the regular conversation that Michael and I have.  And I'm fortunate for technology to share these words about those uncertain times in life that may feel uncomfortable and bring up feelings of anger, sadness.  We all go through challenges, yet most resist discussing it, and that my friends could contribute to the suicide statistics for Men.

Enjoy the episode and you can check Michael out at the following links:

What is health for you?  Is it what you see in images, or read about in articles, or take in from the media?  In this session, I have an authentic conversation on what is Health.  This convo was based on a IG TV video Alvey put out that picqued my interest.  We discuss the video contents regarding Health, then discuss how Men can integrate the areas of Health that Alvey lays out for us.  This episode is a gem because this will apply to a wide range of Men because the journey starts and builds from where you are.  

Check out Mr. You Can 2 on IG: @mryoucantoo.  You can also check out his podcast, "How You Can 2" on Apple and Spotify.  Then check out Live Ultimate at https://liveultimate.com/mryoucan2

In this episode, I connect with one of my Teammates from Life Time Fitness, Zach Bruckner.  Although, I've been in the fitness game for twenty years, I'm always game to learn new things, and Zach has taught, and continues to teach me different things.  This teachings and wisdom have been instrumental in my taking my physical therapy from hip surgery to a whole new level.  

I invited Zach on Men Talk About (MTA) to discuss strengthen the body at various ages and various abilities.  As a Personal Trainer, I connect with  various Men with various levels of fitness, and there are common patterns Men have, that will over time breakdown their body.  And truth be told, if most Men are like me (stubborn at times), they are on a path to injury, pain, disease, low testosterone, or obesity.  If you're a Man that thinks you know what you're doing in the weight room, I invite you listen to this podcast with an open mind and ears wide open.  The gems and guidance provided is for you to be your STRONGEST Self.

Check out Zach on IG, @fitasbruck, and check out his podcast Strongest Self on all podcast platforms.

Enjoy the episode

What will your legacy be?  In this life the work we do and actions we take leave a mark.  In this episode I have a conversation with Chris Flores, aka Chris Flo.  Chris has been a Friend, Confidant, and Inspiration to me for years, and when recently released his book, it was a must that I read it and have him on my podcast.  So here it is...a conversation about what legacy means to Chris, the principles he's laid out in his book, what's next and stories about his family and the legacy he's building from them.  This podcast has a many gems to take in, so grab a pen, a pad, and listen intently to the messages in this episode.  And towards the end, answer the questions about legacy that Chris asks me to start on your path the Build Your Legacy.  And to read the principles for yourself, use the link below to purchase Chris' book.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QDTXC2P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In a world of distractions, it can be easy to become complacent.  Fortunately there are Men like Lamar Wright who perfect their craft and bring passion to many areas their of life.  In this episode, Lamar expands on how he is building his brand MARS Basketball, and how he views and experiences life and art.   

If you are in a stuck space, starting a business, going through a transition in life, or, are focused on leveling up, this episode is for you.

In the episode, Coach Michael Taylor joins the podcast to discuss a portion of one of this books, Shattering Black Male Stereotypes.  This conversation explores Coach's story, his development, and the experiences that set him on his path.  While this episode dives into shattering Black Male stereotypes, the stereotypes we discuss can be applied to all Men.  Coach has a unique perspective on the Black Male experience and in having this conversation, I've shifted my outlook, and reframed some of my language.  

Connect with Coach Taylor on IG: @coachmichaeltaylor, you can also go to his website https://www.coachmichaeltaylor.com/ to order his books or attend one of his upcoming events.

Thank you Coach and I'm looking forward to our next episode together.  Blessings

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