Something For Everybody

This snippet was taken from Episode 530 of Something For Everybody 

Episode 530: https://everybodyspod.com/ep530/

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In this solo episode, I share 3 profound lessons I learned from my first year of fatherhood, emphasizing identity shifts, the importance of presence, and how fatherhood acts as a mirror for personal growth.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction: What Fatherhood Taught Me

02:28 Ego Has to Die

04:53 Children Absorb Your Baseline State

07:22 Time Flies Faster Than You Think

08:45 Small Moments Are the Most Important

09:15 The Value of Being Fully Present

09:41 Year One: Hard but Rewarding

10:12 Gratitude and Future Lessons

10:40 Final Thoughts: Show Up and Grow

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(Filmed on October 9th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Emily Roberts, MA, LMHC joins Something For Everybody this week. Emily is a psychotherapist, also known as The Guidance Girl, is the author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girls Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are.

In this episode, Emily and I explore the complexities of parenting, mental health evolution, and the dark side of child stardom. We share personal stories, professional insights, and discuss how society can better protect and nurture young minds. 

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(Filmed on August 25th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Episodes You Might Enjoy: 

#418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey

https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/

#433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This)

https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/

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This meditation was taken from the monthly bonus episode of Something For Everybody that's exclusively on Patreon. 

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This episode explores the inner conflict between pursuing mastery for love versus driven by ego and competition. It discusses how to find harmony, avoid burnout, and keep joy alive in ambitious pursuits.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction to the conflict between beauty and the urge to be the best

01:54 The story of Dean Potter and the pursuit of beauty

03:49 The role of childhood curiosity and intrinsic motivation

06:10 The study of passion: obsessive versus harmonious

08:06 The influence of ego and competition on behavior

10:00 The power of play and joy in mastery

10:54 Rethinking competition: rivals as teachers

11:52 The importance of internal values over external validation

12:49 Practical tips for balancing love, mastery, and ego

13:49 Conclusion: rediscovering beauty and love in pursuits

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(Filmed on October 2nd, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Taken from Episode 528 of Something For Everybody 

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Aaron Johnson joins Something For Everybody this week. Aaron is a public speaker, filmmaker, and founder of The Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project. 

In this episode, Aaron Johnson and I explore the deep connections between mental health, grief, masculinity, and the importance of touch and vulnerability in men's lives. We discuss how cultural narratives shape our understanding of masculinity and the transformative power of authentic listening and emotional expression.

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Shop For Everybody 

Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode

01:59 Aaron shares his current life and emotional state

04:01 Balancing service-driven work with financial sustainability

07:04 The connection to land, nature, and childhood experiences

10:08 Understanding mental health in the black community

14:55 The importance of reevaluation and self-awareness

19:59 The role of listening and being truly heard

25:57 Grief as a universal and multifaceted experience

29:53 The journey of processing grief and emotional expression

40:05 The significance of platonic touch and physical connection

45:01 The impact of coaching and mentorship in emotional healing

49:49 Redefining masculinity and challenging stereotypes

54:56 The importance of community, brotherhood, and support

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(Filmed on August 20th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Episodes You Might Enjoy: 

#418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey

https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/

#433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This)

https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/

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