The Irreplaceable Man Podcast

Two men on purpose uncover the purposeful meaning in some of the most popular songs around. In this episode, Jason Wallace and host Ian Lobas break down a selection of hip hop songs and find the hidden meaning in them.

Jason Wallace and Trevor DeSaussure host the Lyrics & Lattes podcast, the perfect show for any music buff that enjoys inspirational and self-development tips. Jason and Trevor invite you to join them as they sip the newest brew while extracting life lessons, wisdom and self-development tips from your favorite hip-hop songs.

Now it’s Jason and Ian’s turn to demonstrate how you can break down lyrics from any from any genre and discover the deeper layer of meaning, which you may be able to apply to your life

They break down songs by Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Nelly and many more. You’ll see how artists take even their most painful experiences and form the lyrics for songs that become very popular. There’s gold in these lyrics, making them equal parts entertainment and personal development.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with those who have been purposeful within and beyond the world of entertainment, including  Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It and Act on Your Instincts for a Life of No Regrets.

In this episode you will learn about

11:31 - Constraints society places on us

11:50 - What it means to have it all

13:53 - A fresh look at failure

15:46 - Why no one is self-made

17:47 - The best way to learn

33:30 - The barometer for the company to keep

38:06 - Why you should never give anyone your seeds

51:30 - How to move to the next level

56:36 - What happens when you have faith in yourself

57:03 - Going all in

59:00 - Pick your “hard”

Songs with copyright:

10:07-10:33 - ‘Level Up’ by Ciara

32:23-32:40 - ‘Friends’ by Whodini

52:46-53:00 - ‘Dedication’ by Nipsie Hussle

Book Reference:

Authentic by Paul Van Doren

Connect with Lyrics & Lattes on:

Websites: 

https://www.lyricsandlattes.com/

Instagram: @lyricsandlattes

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Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

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The effects of COVID are undeniable. There has been real suffering. However, on the flipside, suffering can bring you closer to your life's purpose.

Have you found that you can no longer avoid dealing with the things you need to deal with? Has the pandemic led you to look at your true priorities?

In this episode, Forrest Rivers joins host Ian Lobas to discuss the importance of taking inventory every day to examine what gives you a sense of meaning and what is aligned with your higher purpose. In this process, you also assess the things that you can take out of your life that aren't moving you forward and you identify your goals.

In his new book ‘COVID 19 and Humanity's Spiritual Awakening’, Forrest explores the myriad ways in which the virus served to awaken the seeds of truth, wisdom and the acknowledgement of our common roots as one human family.

If you haven’t yet set aside time for daily prayer or meditation to slow your mind down, this episode will inspire you to adopt a new way to start your day.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on shifting your life, including One Simple Shift Could Change Your Whole Life and Step Into Discomfort, Not Distraction.

In this episode you will learn about

13:50 - Ego and identity

16:16 - Higher purpose

18:25 - Why it’s important to face the uncomfortable truths about yourself

21:51 - The two choices we have in the moment

23:03 - Community compassion/Empowering ourselves to help others

38:25 - Made-up distraction

42:05 - How to take inventory of your life through daily prayer, journaling, etc.

Book:

COVID-19 and Humanity's Spiritual Awakening by Forrest Rivers

Connect with Forrest Rivers on:

Websites: 

https://covid-19book.info/

www.forrestrivers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Forrest-Rivers/100013514988853

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

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https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/

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Are you doing work that someone else can do? Or that someone else is better at potentially? Are you even aware that you can delegate these tasks so that you can spend time with the people you love or the things that you love to do?

In this episode, Aaron Velky together with host Ian Lobas, talks about being replaceable in what you are currently doing so that you can spend some time with the things that you are irreplaceable with.

In this episode you will learn about

5:30 Why you are 100% replaceable

6:27 Why do you stay where you are replaceable?

8:10 Ways that you can spend time on someone and never really be there

8:25 The Fear of Delegation

9:38 The Phases in the fear of delegation

11:48 Replacing the top of the pyramid ideology with bottom of the pyramid ideology

12:34 The Fear of a ruined reputation

15:50 How to be irreplaceable

18:42 When does delegating become selfish?

28:20 How Clearing out baggage from your past helps you to understand your vision

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

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https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/

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Did you know that you already have everything you need to be happy? This episode could be life-changing! Don Joseph Goewey discusses with host Ian Lobas how to cross over from a stressful life to flourishing in the areas that matter most to you.

Director of The DeMello Spirituality Center, Don Joseph Goewey used the archives of the late Anthony DeMello to assemble and edit a collection of short essays, poems and parables from DeMello into the book “Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well”.

Don is reacquainting the world with DeMello's key message of how to simplify life to its core and return to a state of daily, ongoing wonder that we only experience in childhood. DeMello’s concept offers a new way to live that eliminates all the unnecessary struggle, stress, anxiety and pain in life.

Don, who has appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, ABC, and NBC, also served as Chief Administrative Officer at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry.

Throughout his career, Don has worked with some of the most stressful situations on earth. These experiences led him to author the Amazon bestseller “The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewiring Your Brain”, which is based on breakthroughs in neuroscience that facilitate the specific shift in mindset that changes brain structure to quiet stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that predicts greater success and happiness in life. In other words, you’ll be able to feel profound joy as you appreciate every moment and everything.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on happiness and fulfillment, including Living Your Legacy Now and Cracking the Code of Fulfillment.

In this episode you will learn about

6:08 - What is neuroplasticity?

6:43 - How optimism or pessimism changes your experiences

10:14 - The purpose of suffering

11:03 - Why so many people are unhappy

12:15 - How society programs us

13:13 - The secret to feeling fulfilled, even in stressful times

18:24 - The fear of failure

40:34 - The key step in the awareness process

Connect with Don Joseph Goewey on:

https://donjosephgoewey.com/ 

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

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https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/

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Are you a parent who puts the needs of your child first? Most parents would say “yes” but in this episode Dr. Shirag Shemmassian and host Ian Lobas challenge listeners to examine their programming or the programming that was passed down from their parents.

Are you more concerned about how people will view you and your family than your kid’s best interests? Many parents have never asked their children what they're into and why they are passionate about it, yet there is often an assumption that all children should go to college. Should they?

In this conversation, Dr. Shemmassian and Ian discuss school systems, teachers vs educators and the fears that drive many parents to project their insecurities onto their children. 

Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, Dr. Shemmassian is one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.

Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Despite graduating with a 3.9 GPA as a pre-med student, Dr. Shemmassian’s interests in mental health led him to complete his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA. Throughout his education and beyond, he successfully guided students into top colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs, and has found his professional calling in helping others achieve their educational and career goals.

Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. What's more, he’s been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on schooling and parenting, including Unlocking the Chains that Bind and Parenting & Living on Purpose with a Mindset of Curiosity, Growth & Abundance.

Connect with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian on:

Website: http://www.shemmassianconsulting.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/

Twitter: @shemmassian

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shemmassian/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiragshemmassian/?hl=en

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Did you know that although men’s testosterone levels decline with age, you can optimize them in advance? Dr. Anthony Balduzzi joins host Ian Lobas to discuss why testosterone is an important component of men’s overall health. If you want to feel energetic, keep your memory sharp, stay lean, have good blood flow circulation, confidence and competitiveness, you need to pay attention to your testosterone levels.

Dr. A, as he is affectionately known, is the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health and weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40.

In this episode, he and Ian talk about the major factors that affect testosterone levels and what we can do, or avoid doing, if we want to optimize our production of this essential hormone. They discuss the relationship between exercising and/or losing weight and testosterone production.

Dr. A also reveals the core nutrients and minerals we need, namely zinc, magnesium and Vitamin D, as well as the benefits of getting quality sleep if we want to have healthy levels of testosterone production.

No stone is left unturned in this discussion, which looks at the effect of stimulants, stress, adrenal fatigue, and even posture, on testosterone levels. What’s more, Dr. A covers the advantages of getting sun on your testicles and exactly how to do it.

Also, if you’ve been considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), you’ll get some critical information about this option in this episode.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Dr. A, like Gut Health & Your Personal Performance and Sustainable Growth Inside & Out.

In this episode you will learn about

30:29 - Why slowing down is key

26:16 - Exercise and testosterone

26:47 - How your posture can affect testosterone levels

27:06 - Mindset and testosterone

32:14 - When it’s a good idea to try external TRT

33:53 - The link between testosterone and adrenal fatigue, cortisol and stress

40:38 - Stimulant intake and healthier replacements

41:07 - Sun on your balls

49:21 - A purposeful morning routine

57:03 - How to build foundational habits

Connect with the Anthony Balduzzi:

https://www.fitfatherproject.com/

https://www.fitmotherproject.com/

Instagram: @fitfatherproject

Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/drduzzi

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Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

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If you’ve been trying to get a deeper sense of wholeness in your life, this is the episode for you. Udo Erasmus joins host Ian Lobas for a discussion that will leave you with an entirely different perspective on the journey within that you need to take, if you want your personal essence to shine.

It’s no surprise Udo has an inspirational and educational talk called Thirst of the Heart, where he shows you how to live life as your own guru and focuses on how to decode the language of your heart and how consciousness is the key to whole health.

He is a pioneer of the health and wellness industry having created Flax Oil and the Healthy Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of the Udo’s Choice supplement brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products having sold tens of millions of bottles of healthy oils, probiotics and digestive enzymes.

Udo is also an accomplished author. His publications include ‘Fats that Heal; Fats that Kill’, which have sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. He has an extensive education in Biochemistry and Biology, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler University and has impacted over 5,000,000+ lives by passionately conducting 5,000+ live presentations, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff trainings and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on living with a higher level of consciousness and purpose, including Cracking the Code of Fulfillment and F**K Hustle & Grind.

In this episode you will learn about

6:05 - Disconnection from ourselves

11:49 - The link between grief and habits

12:45 - Why presence is not about you

15:17 -  Purpose

18:50 - Peace is within you/unconditional love

19:23 - Distractions

20:05 - Sit with it

22:29 - How your heart calls you home

24:09 - Anxiety is fake

29:04 - At peace with death

31:25 - Religion

Books & Resources Mentioned

Fats That Heal; Fats That Kill by Udo Erasmus

Connect with Udo Erasmus on:

Websites:

www.udoschoice.com

https://udoerasmus.com/

Instagram: @udoerasmus

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

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https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/

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Have you ever felt like you are unhappy with the job that you have right now? Have you ever wondered what you really want to do as opposed to what you have to do? Aaron Velky together with host Ian Lobas talks about how to turn your dissatisfaction into living a fulfilled and happy life.

Aaron, after surviving a car crash and a fall from a monument, realizes that he is unsatisfied and unhappy with the life he is living in and that maybe, his life is made for a purpose. He further confirms his unhappiness upon witnessing the boss of his boss suffer through a stroke and still came up into the office because of his job. He then starts to visualize what he wants to happen upon his retirement and realizes that he wants to retire early to pursue what really makes him happy.

Don't miss this episode’s discussion as Ian and Aaron talk about bringing your future into your reality and into your present moment. How to Cast that vision of who you would like to become in five or six years from now, and then start to put a plan together and chase that person.

In This Episode You will Learn about

0:08 Look at the future that you want and put it into now.

16:35 What was I going for in the first place?

21:54 Make your retirement plan your business plan.

23:00 Living in the actual present moment.

46:32 Putting emphasis and priority on your relationship now

Questions Ian Asks:

13:24 The accident thing is not on you but the spiderman thing is on you, where you just push the edge because you needed that high dopamine or what?

13:56 How do you know that the negative feeling isn't like what everybody goes through, it's normal, how do you know how to break out of it? I'm saying like in general, worldwide, how do you know how to break out of that or even that there’s something wrong?

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

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Connect with us on social media:

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Think of a time when you were in the midst of some kind of conflict or you felt victimized. Did you take responsibility for the choices you made and the role you may have played? Fleet Maull, PhD discusses with host Ian Lobas how to turn a victim story into a story of ownership, and why it is important to do this.

Dr. Maull isn’t simply spinning a theory. He found himself in a world of tremendous anger and bitterness but he figured out how to work through it and out of it. He founded the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing two national movements, while serving a 14-year mandatory minimum federal drug sentence, from 1985 to 1999. Dr. Maull developed the Radical Responsibility empowerment model that embraces 100 percent ownership for each and every circumstance we face, free of blaming oneself or others.

Today he is a renowned growth mindset and meditation teacher who delivers his training programs and seminars around the world both in-person and online through Heart Mind Institute. He’s an executive coach, inspirational speaker and social entrepreneur who works at the intersection of personal and social transformation.

Dr. Maull is also the author of the book ‘Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live our Higher Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good in the World’.

Don’t miss this episode’s discussion about personal and collective responsibility. Dr. Maull and Ian dive into complex topics like self-compassion, as well as the effect of deep-seated traumas from childhood and breaking the cycle of generational trauma.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on owning your journey, including Dig to Fly and Everything Happens for a Reason.

In this episode you will learn about

20:51 - Making a choice to live differently

26:56 - Ownership and blame

27:10 - Questions to ask yourself to move beyond a victim mindset

37:06 - Consumer culture

39:08 - How we can create collective responsibility

44:51 - Collective trauma

48:08 - Internalized oppression

49:19 - How to break the chain of generational trauma

51:40 - Why it is important to do your own healing work

58:59 - How compassion relates to personal responsibility

1:00:29 - Self-stewardship

1:06:13 - Why we need to get in touch with genuine remorse and regret

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity

Connect with us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/

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Here’s a reality check: you can’t buy your way to happiness or fulfilment. Consider this episode a chance to start to explore the truth of your reality. You’ll be surprised to see what emerges.

In this episode, Paul Shepherd discusses with host Ian Lobas how to develop a higher level of conscious awareness so you can live a life of purpose and meaning. A Sydney-based seven-figure entrepreneur, Paul is a coach who has combined science and spirituality to crack the code of fulfillment.

You’ll hear him describe his journey - how he looked successful on paper yet didn’t feel satisfied or fulfilled. He dove deep into consciousness and spirituality, how the universe works and how our entire societal system works and finally, his life and results began to improve.

His experience led him to create a holistic 360 degree approach, called the Paul Shepherd Soul Purpose Mastery Methodology™, that nurtures the mind, the body and the soul and helps you think about truly being present and aligned with what fills you up.

Paul and Ian delve into the incredible benefits of getting in touch with yourself to the point where you no longer care what anyone else thinks about you. The concept is that when you are self-aware, you are self-governing and can self-correct how you show up in the world, right down to your body language, so you have maximum impact on the lives of others.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on letting your intuition lead, including Unlocking the Chains that Bind and Everything Happens for a Reason.

In this episode you will learn about

5:53 - How to recognize incongruence

5:51 - Scarcity vs abundance

6:22 - The importance of going within

23:47 - The true meaning of surrender and letting go

49:38 - The key to energy management

50:57 - Do you need beliefs?

52:21 - How you manifest your reality

53:03 - Why you shouldn’t focus solely on controlling the outcome

55:26 - Types of resistance

58:18 - Human design and decision making

Connect with Paul Shepherd on:

Website:  https://paulbshepherd.com/

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpurposemastery

Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/

Join the Men on Purpose Community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity

Connect with us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/

Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!