Why do so many men feel lost in their 20s?

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I break down the real reasons why men are struggling right now — from social media and comparison culture to the lack of strong male role models and direction.

This isn’t a scripted episode. It’s raw, honest thoughts filmed on the side of a mountain — and it might be exactly what you need to hear.

We talk about:

• Why men feel lost, stuck, and behind in their 20s
• The impact of social media and unrealistic expectations
• The rise of “manosphere” content and where it helps (and where it doesn’t)
• Why there’s a lack of real male role models today
• The importance of fitness, routine, and discipline
• Why men need to open up more — and how to actually do it
• Simple ways to take control of your life again

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t know what you’re doing with your life — you’re not alone.

🎯 Key takeaway:

You don’t need to have everything figured out… but you do need to take action.

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Men's Struggles in Their 20s

02:50 The Impact of Role Models and Social Media

05:27 Navigating Mental Health and Physical Well-being

08:26 The Importance of Social Connections

11:18 Embracing Nature and Physical Activity

14:10 Opening Up About Mental Health

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Turning 30 forces you to reflect.

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I break down 30 brutal lessons I’ve learned in 30 years — covering discipline, mental health, relationships, and the reality of modern life.

These are the lessons I wish I understood earlier. The ones that actually shape your mindset, your habits, and the direction of your life.

If you're in your 20s, approaching 30, or just trying to figure things out — this episode is for you.

Topics covered include:

🔘 Why most men feel lost in their 20s

🔘 The truth about discipline and motivation

🔘 Why comfort is slowly ruining your potential

🔘 The reality of male loneliness

🔘 How your environment shapes your future

🔘 Why your phone is destroying your focus

🔘 The lessons that actually matter as you get olderThis is an honest, unfiltered conversation about growth, responsibility, and what really matters.

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Shaun Greenaway shares his personal journey through male infertility, exploring the misconceptions, emotional impact, and lifestyle factors affecting men's reproductive health. This episode offers valuable insights into the often overlooked challenges men face and practical advice for supporting mental and physical well-being. Shaun shares his deeply personal journey through infertility, sperm donation, and fatherhood, offering insights into the emotional, social, and practical aspects of donor conception. This episode explores the importance of openness, mental health, and redefining masculinity in the context of modern parenthood.

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Key Topics:

- Personal journey through male infertility

- Misconceptions about men's fertility

- Lifestyle factors impacting sperm health Emotional impact of infertility

- Decisions around sperm donation and openness

- Redefining what it means to be a man and a father

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Male Infertility

03:07 The Journey of Diagnosis

06:00 Navigating Treatment Options

09:02 The Emotional Toll of Infertility

11:57 Exploring Alternate Routes to Parenthood

15:02 Redefining Masculinity and Identity

18:05 The Role of Support and Community

20:47 Personal Growth Through Adversity

23:57 Finding Strength in Vulnerability

26:58 The Power of Exercise and Mental Health

32:19 The Chemistry of Happiness and Exercise

34:19 The Importance of Being Present

37:57 Breaking the Silence on Male Fertility

40:31 Understanding Male Fertility Issues

51:41 Misconceptions and Realities of Male Fertility

57:41 The Impact of Lifestyle on Fertility

59:46 Hitting Rock Bottom and Self-Discovery

01:01:30 Family Dynamics and Love Beyond Genetics

01:03:26 Navigating Complex Parenthood Decisions

01:05:18 The Impact of Secrets in Donor Conception

01:07:40 Embracing Identity and Acceptance in Parenthood

01:08:56 Understanding Sperm Donation Options

01:11:48 Choosing a Donor: Beyond Genetics

01:16:53 Redefining Masculinity and Fatherhood

01:27:43 Advice for Men Considering Donor Conception

01:50:58 Reflecting on the Journey and Moving Forward

#fertility #fertilityjourney #fertilitysupport #malefertility #ivf #ivfjourney #ivftreatment #maleinfertility

There’s a loneliness epidemic happening among men — and almost nobody is talking about it.

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, we dive into the hidden loneliness many men experience, even when life looks good on the outside.

You can be disciplined, successful, in shape, surrounded by people… and still feel completely isolated.

Why?Because men are rarely taught how to build deep friendships or express what they’re really going through.

I talk about:

➡️ Why men struggle to open up emotionally

➡️ The decline of male social spaces and brotherhood

➡️ Why gym friendships often stay surface-level

➡️ The silent pressure of being “the strong one”

➡️How loneliness affects men’s mental health and wellbeing

➡️How to intentionally build a tribe of strong male friendships

Male loneliness isn’t weakness — it’s a modern problem that requires leadership to solve.

If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying things alone, this episode will resonate.

Because real strength isn’t just discipline and performance — it’s connection.

Topics covered in this episode:

Male loneliness, men's mental health, male friendships, building brotherhood, modern masculinity, social isolation, gym culture, discipline vs connection, men's emotional health, building a tribe of men.

If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need to hear it.

Listen to The Big Lad Podcast every week for conversations on discipline, mindset, masculinity, fitness and modern life.

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Are we living our own lives anymore… or just watching everyone else’s?

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I dive into the cultural shift from reality television to livestream culture — and asks a difficult question: has modern entertainment turned us into spectators instead of participants in our own lives?

From the early days of Big Brother to the global popularity of Love Island and the cultural empire created by Keeping Up with the Kardashians, reality TV fundamentally changed the relationship between audiences and fame.

But the story didn’t stop there.

With the rise of livestream platforms like Twitch and TikTok, we’ve entered a new era where people broadcast their everyday lives in real time — and millions tune in to watch.

Some even pay for the privilege.

So what does this say about modern culture?

In this episode we explore:

• The rise of reality TV and influencer culture

• Why humans form parasocial relationships with people they’ve never met

• The psychology behind watching other people live their lives

• How social media and livestreaming platforms monetise attention

• Why passive consumption can quietly kill ambition

• The difference between living life and spectating it

This is not an attack on creators or streamers — many are incredibly smart entrepreneurs.

But it raises a deeper question:

Are you building your own life… or just watching someone else build theirs?

If you enjoy conversations around discipline, masculinity, ambition, identity, and modern culture, this episode will challenge the way you think about entertainment and attention.

Listen now and ask yourself:

Are you the main character in your life… or part of the audience?

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Watching: From TV to Streaming

01:18 Parasocial Relationships: Feeling Connected to Strangers

01:50 The Rise of Reality TV and Its Cultural Impact

02:52 Passive Consumption vs. Active Creation

04:32 The Psychology of Watching: Mirror Neurons and Investment

06:29 Streaming in Real Life: The New Spectator Culture

08:35 Privacy and Authenticity in the Age of Streaming

10:17 The Value of Doing vs. Watching

11:54 Social Media, Dopamine, and the Attention Economy

13:06 Curated Content and the Illusion of Connection

14:00 The Cost of Instant Gratification: Fat Loss and Social Media

15:39 The Power of Discipline and Delayed Gratification

16:51 The Scale of Social Media and Streaming Usage

17:31 Building Your Life, Not Just a Following

18:25 Insights from Naval Ravikant, Seneca, and Cal Newport

18:54 What Would You Build if You Stopped Consuming?

The supplement industry is more confusing than ever.

TikTok shop, influencer codes, gummy creatine, “test boosters”… how do you actually know what works?

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I break down every supplement I personally take — the science behind them, the pros and cons, recommended doses, and which ones I’m actually getting rid of.

I cover:

➡️ Why creatine is still the GOAT supplement

➡️ 3g vs 5g vs 10g creatine (and brain benefits)

➡️ Whey protein isolate vs standard whey

➡️ How much protein you actually need (1.6–2.2g/kg explained)

➡️ Vitamin D deficiency in the UK (and why K2 matters)

➡️ Omega-3 dosing (EPA + DHA explained properly)

➡️ Magnesium bisglycinate for sleep

➡️ Zinc and testosterone (what actually matters)

➡️ Why multivitamins are just “nutritional insurance”

➡️ Glucosamine & chondroitin for joints (does it even work?)

➡️ Why I’m dropping ZMA

➡️ Nootropics, caffeine & Neutonic for focus

This isn’t medical advice.

It’s transparency.

Before you waste money on supplements — watch this.

If you’re in the UK and serious about training, performance, recovery, sleep, and longevity… this episode will save you time and money.

👇 Comment below:

What supplements are you taking right now?

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What happens when you hit the goal… and still feel empty?

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, we dive deep into performance-based identity, self-worth, masculinity, discipline culture, and the hidden danger of tying your value to your physique, business, money, or achievements.

If you’ve ever:

• Felt flat after reaching a big milestone

• Struggled with post-goal depression

• Built your entire identity around discipline

• Wondered who you are without progress

• Felt guilty when you’re not “improving”

This episode is for you.

I break down:

• Hedonic adaptation and why success doesn’t satisfy for long

• Performance-based identity and the psychology behind it

• Ego attachment in fitness and entrepreneurship

• The pressure of always being “the disciplined one”

• Why high achievers struggle with rest and stillness

• How to build identity beyond achievement

• Meaning vs success (inspired by Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl)

• Insights from James Clear, Carl Jung, and Naval Ravikant

This is a deeper, introspective episode about masculinity, growth, mindset, discipline, identity, and what really drives high performers.

Because if you stripped away the physique, the business, the money, the medals…Who are you?

🎙️ Subscribe to The Big Lad Podcast for honest conversations about masculinity, performance, mental strength, fitness, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

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Sleep is the most underrated performance enhancer on the planet and most people are absolutely butchering it.

In Ep.106 of The Big Lad Podcast, I sit down with Jordan (aka @jordan_sleepcoach) to break down the truth about sleep, recovery, hormones, productivity, mental health, and why modern men are chronically exhausted.

We dive into:

➡️ Why 7–9 hours isn’t the full story

➡️ How caffeine is silently wrecking your sleep

➡️ The impact of alcohol on deep sleep

➡️ Blue light, phones, and nighttime routines

➡️ Shift work and survival strategies

➡️ Why poor sleep is destroying testosterone and performance

➡️ The psychology of discipline and consistency

➡️ The Heavyweight Run Division — building a movement for bigger athletes

If you care about your physique, business performance, mental clarity, or long-term health — this episode is essential listening.

Sleep isn’t soft. It’s a weapon.

Subscribe for weekly conversations on performance, health, mindset and modern masculinity.

#sleep #sleepoptimization #recovery #testosterone #menshealth #performance

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jordan Stanton and His Journey

03:07 The Impact of Sleep on Health and Performance

06:00 Overcoming Sleep Challenges and Finding Solutions

08:51 The Journey to Becoming a Sleep Coach

11:53 Debunking Sleep Myths and Misconceptions

14:53 Understanding Sleep Quality vs. Quantity

17:44 The Role of Daily Habits in Sleep

20:49 Creating a Sleep Plan and Tracking Progress

23:58 Building Sleep Pressure for Better Rest

26:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Sleep Coaching

30:36 Building Sleep Pressure on Rest Days

34:16 The Heavyweight Run Division

39:00 Experiences in Endurance Sports

43:13 The Most Feared Division

47:27 Body Image and Identity as a Big Guy

54:00 The Vision for Heavyweight Competitions

56:35 Creating a Heavyweight Community

59:36 Defining the Heavyweight Division

01:01:25 The Role of Sleep in Recovery

01:03:16 The Impact of Weight on Running

01:09:13 Training Strategies for Heavyweights

01:14:33 Balancing Training and Recovery

01:21:27 Understanding ADHD and Sleep Patterns

01:23:37 Top Sleep Tips for Better Rest

01:26:14 Tracking Sleep Quality and Its Importance

01:29:45 The Role of Sleep Devices in Sleep Management

01:32:30 Upcoming Challenges and Personal Goals

01:37:29 Supporting Others in Their Journey

01:41:22 Overcoming Negativity and Finding Your Tribe

In this solo episode, I explore a question most men never slow down enough to ask:

Where does your motivation actually come from?

This isn’t another conversation about hustle, discipline, or “working harder.”

It’s about understanding why you’re driven in the first place — and whether the life you’re building is truly aligned, or just being performed.

I talk about:

➡️ Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

➡️ How social media shapes male ambition

➡️ Why reflection often comes during life’s hardest periods

➡️ The emotional layer missing in men’s self-improvement

➡️ Why discomfort can accelerate growth

➡️ Asking better questions instead of applying more pressure

This episode is for men who are disciplined, driven, and still feel like something is slightly off — and are brave enough to look underneath the surface.

If you’ve ever asked yourself:

👉 Would I still want this if nobody was watching?

👉 Why does life feel harder than it should right now?

👉 Am I building this for me, or for validation?This conversation is for you.

🎙️ Listen, reflect, and take what’s useful.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Reflection

02:24 Hustle Culture vs. Purpose

07:52 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

10:29 Avoidance and Distraction

16:00 Reflection as Evolution

18:42 Navigating Life's Challenges

22:22 Emotional Fluency and Growth

24:34 Key Questions for Self-Discovery

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by George from TheTinMen to discuss what it really means to be a man in modern society — and why so many men feel lost, lonely, and unheard.

We dive deep into the double standards men face, from dating culture and sexuality to emotional expression and mental health. With male suicide remaining one of the leading causes of death for men under 50, we explore why current approaches to mental health often fail men — and what actually needs to change.

George shares his perspective on modern masculinity, the rise of loneliness among men, and why phrases like “man up” still do so much damage. We also discuss controversial but unavoidable topics like toxic masculinity, Andrew Tate’s influence, the “ick” trend, and unrealistic dating expectations fuelled by social media.

This episode isn’t about blaming anyone — it’s about honest conversation, nuance, and finding better solutions for men moving forward.

If you care about men’s mental health, masculinity, dating, or the future of society, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to George and The Tin Men

02:57 The Importance of Men's Health Issues

06:03 Exploring Double Standards in Society

08:50 Defining Manhood in Modern Society

12:12 The Impact of Career on Personal Life

15:06 Understanding Male Suicide and Mental Health

20:49 The Role of Therapy in Men's Mental Health

29:34 Community Support and Alternative Approaches

33:53 The Power of Men's Sheds

36:14 Understanding Male Loneliness

40:44 The Stigma Around Men's Groups

44:00 The Importance of Male Friendships

48:11 The Impact of Community on Mental Health

53:51 Friendship Dynamics in Adulthood

56:32 The Complexity of Male Suicide Rates

56:51 Debating Toxic Masculinity

01:04:05 The Influence of Andrew Tate

01:04:48 The Duality of Andrew Tate's Influence

01:07:43 The Need for Positive Male Role Models

01:09:42 Education and Gender Disparities

01:16:02 The Impact of Dating Trends on Relationships

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