In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Keagan Bizzell where he dives into identifying the different parts of ourselves experiencing certain emotions. Looking at it from the perspective that I am not angry as a whole, there is a part of me that Is Angry.

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Have you tried all the big wellness modalities, but still find yourself going back to the same old habits and thought patterns? If external methods like yoga, ayahuasca retreats and meditation only do so much for you, maybe it’s time to consider that the true path to healing can actually be found within yourself.

Joining Nick on this episode of The Betar Project is Jack May, a men’s health coach and founder of Wildmen Wellness. Like many of us, Jack went through a series of unfulfilling jobs and relationships before finally starting to question why he was living a life out of fear. When we don’t feel safe, we’re unable to ask ourselves the deep questions to find our authentic selves. The brain develops neural pathways in early childhood to protect us from rejection and abandonment, but it can stay stuck in survival mode as we get older, inhibiting our ability to understand and trust in our own innate wisdom.

Jack experienced this throughout his life, and he’s sharing the three steps he follows to cope with his inner critic. By teaching others to use compassion to integrate the broken parts of themselves, he believes we can stop judging ourselves and start to heal in a safe space of vulnerability and curious awareness.

You’ll also hear Jack’s thoughts on how to find safety in the body and why the world needs more time to respond instead of react. Tune in to learn all this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Jack shares what he’s grateful for today
• How Jack’s early life led to a crisis of development
• Feeling safe in the world and within yourself
• How Nick changed his perspective on anxiety
• Questions we should ask ourselves in support of curiosity
• Creating space to feel love and be compassionate
• Curious awareness is the first step to growth
• Jack’s mission to help other men feel safe
• How to create a safe space for other people
• The brain reacting to not feeling safe
• Can you rewire synapses in the brain to change survival responses?
• Healing the bad parts of you instead of getting rid of them
• Fear of death and lack of eldership in Western culture
• What should men’s work focus on?
• Meeting your goals vs. amplifying your inner critic
• Being present for your children
• Jack answers this week’s guest question

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Benjamin Berry where he explains the Wim Hof method of breathwork.

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Life is a journey, usually one filled with challenges and moments that test you in surprising, new ways. But you can set yourself up for success by finding your purpose and prioritizing your health, not letting yourself be distracted by bad habits and things that don’t align with your goals.

At just 21 years old, today’s guest, Lachlan Biele, has accomplished more than many twice his age. After sustaining an injury at age 14, he discovered his life’s purpose to help others achieve their goals and live their fullest life after an injury.

Lachlan’s career has progressed since his first personal training certification at age 15, but he’s still following his hero’s journey to coach others on becoming their best self. On today’s episode, he and Nick discuss finding your purpose, trusting the process, and practising patience.

You’ll also hear their conversation on the dangers of social media, physical and mental health, and how protecting your energy is essential to your personal and professional progression.

Tune in for Lachlan’s definition of the modern alpha leader, and learn how to become self-aware in preparation for your own hero’s journey!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Nick shares what he’s learned working towards his dreams
• Is being busy and productive the same thing?
• Nick on being aggressively productive and patient
• The dangers of social media and consuming too much content
• Lachlan’s childhood and background
• How Lachlan started his goal to teach others about injury prevention
• Lachlan’s career progression
• What is Lachlan’s hero journey?
• Nick’s first call to adventure
• The importance of getting out of your comfort zone
• Resisting the urge to fail
• Lachlan and Nick discuss their favorite Les Brown quotes
• What role does physical health have on our mental health?
• Farmers markets vs. supermarkets
• Learning to say no and protecting your energy
• Lachlan on recharging his energy
• People know how to be healthier, why don’t we do it?
• Lachlan’s definition of a high performer
• How Lachlan can be kinder to himself

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Read more about the hero’s journey in the inspirational book Lachlan mentions on today’s episode, The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell.

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Corey Boutwell where he shares an exercise you can do to identify the bitter truths that our ego usually hides from us.

Listen to the full episode with Corey Boutwell on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/26eIlszaAkenFRNiG6CnFB?si=_mhCR43gT2KpO6oUEbGkHQ

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From studying law at university, to acting and time spent climbing the corporate ladder, Dylan Mullan was able to co-found a multimillion dollar business and start living the life he wanted.

If you’re wondering if you’ve landed on the wrong podcast, you haven’t! Our host, Nick, wants to share Dylan’s story of living a life following his passions and staying authentic because knowing yourself and finding purpose is key to having a life full of meaning and happiness.

Dylan’s company, Happy Skin Co., and his podcast became successful with the help of mentors and his focus on personal growth. Another unexpected way Dylan is working on his goals is through visualization and meditation, because the mind has more power than you think.

Hustle culture isn’t attainable for everyone, and that’s something Dylan has realized during his time in business. Finding the balance between achieving goals and enjoying yourself is difficult, but it’s necessary to live a healthy, fulfilled life.

Whether you’re struggling to find your passion or need a little inspiration to take the next step in your journey, this episode offers wisdom and insight for everyone!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Importance of taking breaks to disconnect to then reconnect with yourself
• Dylan and Nick’s experiences dropping out of university
• Don’t compare yourself to others, but instead use them as inspiration
• What will make Dylan happiest in life
• Nick on being a father and learning that nothing is perfect in life
• Dylan recounts his childhood and pivotal people that helped build his confidence
• Nick’s relationship with his father and how it affected him
• Triggers and timeline therapy
• Dylan on inspiring others confidence through his own
• Discussion on Dylan’s biggest fear — unfulfilled potential
• Success isn’t about money, but is unique to each person
• How to figure out your passion
• Dylan’s years spent acting and making a career change
• How Gary Vee changed how Dylan thinks about life and business
• The start of Dylan’s company, Happy Skin Co
• Lessons learned from starting Happy Skin Co
• The balance of living life and having fun vs. achieving your career goals
• Dylan’s experience meeting and working with Gary Vee
• The biggest lessons learned from Gary Vee
• Importance of challenging yourself and get outside your comfort zone for growth
• Dylan outlines his detailed process of visualization
• Dylan’s hardest moment in business
• The effort that goes into making a podcast
• Discussion on the contradiction of money being important and also not important
• Why you shouldn't map your life on a financial goal
• Dylan’s excitement about his podcast, Life, Money & Love
• The nicest thing someone has ever done for Dylan that he’s grateful for

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Jay Fantom where he shares a story highlighting the importance of having a growth mindset so that you can be the very best version of yourself.

The full episode with Jay Fantom
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LkHOyOtL8rtlIDYObOdd3?si=KCNqmekvTXONrJ2vzD9NkQ

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Serving in the military is a noble profession, but one that comes with many trials and sacrifices. It is not only hard on your body, but your mental health is bound to suffer from being in high intensity situations and dealing with being isolated from your friends and families in remote areas.

Our guest on today’s episode joins us to talk about his experience in the army and the struggles that came with it. Along with the monumental task of rediscovering his identity after being in the military and what he did to come back to himself while dealing with mental health issues.

Ryan Gilbert is an ex-military corporal who served for 10 plus years for New Zealand. Transitioning back into normal life was anything but smooth. Ryan struggled with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. His mind was still in the military, but his body wasn't, which led to him to ask the question, who is Ryan Gilbert? Through various healing modalities, such as cold exposure and breathwork, Ryan forged a new identity for himself and was able to reconnect within his mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in to hear an inspiring story about courage and perseverance!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Ryan’s military past and how he pulled himself out of it
• The injuries Ryan sustained in the military
• Why do military personnel have similar injuries?
• Ryan’s motivation to join the military
• Why is there gang culture in New Zealand?
• What kind of affect the experiences in the military had on Ryan
• How Ryan’s perspective was shaped by being in Afghanistan
• Values and attributes Ryan left the military with
• How Ryan regained his sense of identity after the military
• Ryan’s journey in breathwork
• Opening up as a means to build culture and community
• How Ryan deals with grief
• Ryan’s take on why people should do breathwork
• Mouth breathing vs. nose breathing

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In this episode, I share the importance of investing in yourself and the growth I have seen in myself after 3 days at a personal development event with Dr Espen.

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Jamie Usher where he chats about anxiety being a fear we create in our heads.

The full episode with Jamie Usher
https://open.spotify.com/episode/67qapJClKK6IABtYIPFK7E?si=T6wK_zzOTICm8uK7lrd3Rw

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