The Irreplaceable Man Podcast

Your personal performance and quality of life hinge on the health of your gut. Hard to believe? Take a listen to the discussion between host Ian Lobas and MOP resident doctor, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and you’ll learn just how important the integrity of the digestive tract really is. If you have autoimmune issues or you want more energy and mental clarity, this episode is meant for you.

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 explains the crucial role the gut plays in our entire life. Who knew that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is such an important determinant of our overall physical and mental health?

Dr. A provides guidance for each meal of the day and explains how best to combine foods and also get your gut back on track. He and Ian discuss some of the symptoms of systemic inflammation in the body and how to avoid having food sitting in your colon.

From the role of fiber, digestive enzymes, and fermented foods to what we can learn from longevity research, there’s a wealth of priceless information packed into this discussion.

Here are a few of the numerous takeaways that can be game-changers for you:

Some topics they discussed include:

13:41 - What optimal digestion should look like

20:57 - Why it’s important to drink water between meals but not during meals

22:58 - Why fats and fatty acids are your friends

26:40 - Leaky gut and the problems it causes

36:26 - How to take control of the first meal of the day

39:35 - The right probiotic balance

45:28 - The organic vs non-organic debate and how it affects gut health

55:32 - How to take care of your colon

1:05:09 - Fecal (poop) transplants

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Everybody has fear, it’s human nature, but you can learn to work with it and move beyond it to thrive in life and business. In this episode, Ian Lobas’ dad, Glenn, realizes the profound positive impact his entrepreneurial journey had on his son.

As Glenn reflects on the fears he overcame to become a successful entrepreneur, Ian recalls his own unique road to entrepreneurship.

They both agree that we’re not born with fear, we learn it and then tend to carry it with us in every sphere of our lives. They acknowledge the reality that fear will always be there but you can learn to deal with it, control it and turn it into something positive.

More importantly, they provide alternatives to going down the rabbit hole of dwelling on the notion that you screwed up yesterday and getting paralysed by worry about how you will pay the bills tomorrow.

Glenn recalls the concerned responses he got when he first told his wife and his neighbor he was going to start a business, at a time when his wife was in a full body cast after surgery and they had just bought a house and had a mortgage. His neighbor had asked if he was “nuts”.

For Glenn, the feeling that he just had to do it was more overwhelming than any fear he was experiencing. He warns emerging entrepreneurs not to be reckless. However, if after some soul searching, you find there is a burning desire within you, he advises you to lay out a plan and go for it, rather than wonder for the rest of your life what could have been.

Ian and his dad also discuss the importance of having the support of your significant other, who needs to have a growth mindset to be in step with you on your entrepreneurial journey.

They also discuss the challenges of picking the right business partner and many of the other lessons they’ve learned on the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.

Some topics they discussed in this episode include:

21:04 - How to know if you’re really an entrepreneur

21:54 - Why it’s not easy to be an entrepreneur

34:57 - What to do even if you’re scared

35:19 - Redefining failure

37:34 - How entrepreneurs can build a foundation of trust with their significant others

46:39 - The potential dangers of going into business with friends

50:52 - How to deal with the voice of fear

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out Ian’s discussion with his business partner Aaron Velky and hear more of Glenn’s fatherly advice as he and Ian discuss how to trust your inner voice.

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If you can’t find your place in the world, it may be because it doesn’t exist; some of us have to make our place in the world. This is one of the many golden takeaways of this special 200th episode celebration.

Christopher Lochhead joins host Ian Lobas to discuss the real reward of building a legendary business. As they reveal many “ahas” and shatter the myths perpetrated by popular hustle porn stars, they provide a roadmap for anyone who wants to break free from the grind and take a more purposeful, authentic path to success.

These insights are born out of the incredible experiences of both of these men. Christopher hosts the award-winning podcasts “Follow Your Different” and “Lochhead on Marketing” and he is the co-author of the international bestsellers “Niche Down” and “Play Bigger”.

He bucks the notion that “hustle is the most important word in the English language”. Instead, he challenges us to examine why we’re working hard and what we’re working hard on. How would you answer his powerful questions:

Are you pioneering a niche or doing something unique?

Are you moving the world forward in some exponential way with your products, services and anything else you want to create and deliver to the world?

There’s a ton to think through in this episode. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on living your authentic purpose, including Perfect Alignment and Act on Your Instincts for a Life of No Regrets.

Christopher & Ian discuss:

2:30 - Hustle Porn and the stars

6:15 - Purposeful personal development

13:47 - How you get motivation from yourself

13:59 - Why it’s better to seek inspiration rather than motivation

16:28 - Why vision boards are shit

20:00 - Danger of comparing yourself to others especially yourself

20:25 - Dialing in your life, what you want not what others want or have

26:37 - Being vs doing

34:58 - How to find inspiration

41:03 - Do you own your money or does your money own you?

43:17 - Good vs bad habits

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Eventbrite: FrontRunner Event March 2021

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Are you sabotaging yourself? In this episode, host Ian Lobas & Aaron Velky reveal why everyone gets in their own way in some capacity and what to do about it.

They discuss how our days can get filled with one distraction after the other and they guide us through the process of auditing our patterns and routines to detect when this is happening. These business partners show us how to detect blindspots and develop an awareness of the fears that are leaving us frozen and stuck.

If you’ve ever told yourself that you’re not ready for an opportunity that’s staring you in the face, this is the episode for you. Ian and Aaron explain the importance of becoming the kind of person who can be confident about sustaining success.

They even take you through one of the powerful exercises from their FrontRunner events. If this exercise resonates with you, look for the link below to register for the upcoming event.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Aaron Velky, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Evidence vs. Emotion.

Ian & Aaron discuss:

2:26 - How the right mindset can help you get out of your way

3:25 - Fear of what you don’t know

3:34 - Resistance that keeps you stuck

5:05 - Fear of success

5:40 - Sustainability of success

5:49 - Sacrifice

6:22 - Consistency of actions for success

7:41 - Imposter Syndrome and growing into who you need to be to get to where you want to go

20:40 - Distinguishing between distraction and a pursuit

26:45 - Skills and habits you need to develop to get out of your own way

27:38 - The dangers of constantly doing, leaving no extra time, having back-to-back timeblocks and routines that don’t serve you

30:00 - The benefits of slowing down, being present and letting go, and how to do that

22:24 - Questions you need to ask yourself, e.g. What are you avoiding?

37:37 - How to break your cycles and habits, slow down and surrender to develop awareness so you can focus your energy on the most meaningful actions, thoughts and habits to get you to where you want to go.

References and Links Mentioned:

Eventbrite: FrontRunner Event March 2021

Let Her Play by Aaron Velky

Personality Isn’t Permanent by Benjamin Hardy

Indistractible by Nir Eyal

Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holliday

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Are you willing to dig deep so you can soar in your life? In this episode, Karl Staib joins host Ian Lobas to discuss turning our struggles into stepping stones. Karl is a seasoned speaker and author of the book Bring Gratitude.

He created the Dig to Fly method to help us get curious about our patterns of behavior and recognize that trauma can make us more resilient if we look at it the right way.

Karl and Ian look at the role of parents in teaching their kids resilience, because, let’s face it, there’s going to be a level of trauma at some point in their lives. They also discuss the stories we tell ourselves and our parents’ influence on the development of these stories.

The conversation uncovers the steps we can take to training our minds to see any obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow from the situation. Karl has realized that he can be a more compassionate person by refusing to act on his initial anger response, staring it in the face instead of running from it as he used to do. As a result, he’s happier now than he was in his twenties.

A self-confessed cynic at heart, Karl has tested his Dig to Fly method on himself and found it to work so well that he’s eager to share it with everyone. This episode offers the perfect platform for that.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other shows about growth and adaptability, including Go Higher on the Staircase of Growth and Everything Happens for a Reason.

Karl Staib’s Dig to Fly Method

Karl Staib’s website:

https://digtofly.com/about/

Karl Staib’s book:

Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful Again with bite-sized Mindset Practices

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Have you ever thought about how plastic surgery can change lives? Dr. Doug Steinbrech sure has. In this episode, Dr. Steinbrech joins host Ian Lobas to discuss his journey, which began in a small town in Iowa, where he thought farmers’ kids don’t go to medical school.

Fast forward to today. Dr. Steinbrech has been described by Forbes as the “go-to surgeon for men.” He is one of the nation’s most sought out experts for men’s surgery, leading the new wave of techniques in the accelerating field of men’s aesthetics. His techniques, attention to detail, and approach to cosmetic procedures have been customized to the male anatomy.

In addition to his busy surgical practice, Dr. Steinbrech is often called upon to speak both nationally and internationally about his techniques and the unique differences he has implemented in his practice to accommodate the desires and body structures of men. Author of the bestselling book Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steinbrech has been featured on talk shows like Good Day LA and 20/20 with Barbara Walters.

His passion for male plastic surgery led him to establish The New York Institute of Male Plastic Surgery, which provides an educational foundation for current and future physicians to learn about male plastic surgery.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other shows about growth and entrepreneurship, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Perfect Alignment.

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Dr. Steinbrech’s Instagram: @drsteinbrech

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

Dr. Steinbrech’s book: Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Some topics they discussed include:

20:36 - How Dr. Steinbrech is changing the game

26:55 – The 180 degree mind-shift

27:55 - 5 different types – male model, athletic dad, bodybuilder, CEO, the Biggest Winner

29:56 – The inevitability of “Cave Man Fat” which he can move into a different part of the body

35:02 - The problem with having a “stop-point” in your journey

38:02 – the sum of your 5 friends

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What does it mean to be a man? Shu Matsuo Post may well be a trailblazer for accessing a different understanding of what being a male is. In this episode, Shu and host Ian Lobas discuss the possibilities for societies if we celebrate masculinity and femininity equally.

Author of the book I Took Her Name, Shu has become aware of gender inequality in a very real way. He shares the lessons he learned from the vulnerability he experienced as he went through the process of changing his name in Japan, to incorporate his wife’s last name when they got married.

His journey led him to think about the other manifestations of gender inequality that exist in everyday life across the world. Shu and Ian discuss the metaphorical box that most men seem to be trapped in, limiting them to believe they can only be one specific way, typically strong and successful, with their success measured solely in numbers, and not showing emotions, other than aggression and anger.

They also delve into an exploration of their shared view that it can be freeing for men to know that manhood doesn’t have to be a certain way, as dictated by societal norms. Most significantly, they talk about the powerful force education can be in changing future generations and developing leaders who are more inclusive and help to create a better world for everyone.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other thought-provoking shows about embracing both our masculine and feminine energies, including What Makes Empathy a Good Business Decision and Relationships Done Different.

Some topics they discussed include:

9:32 - What feminism really is

22:51 - What is the man box?

23:32 - Masculine and feminine energy

24:24 - Gender bias and expectations

51:59 - What we can do to shift the gender scales

51:59 - The responsibility inherent in parenting and education to advise our kids on feelings and emotions

References and Links Mentioned:

Shu Matsuo Post’s website: https://shumatsuopost.com/en/

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If you want amazing results in your life and business, you’ve just struck gold! Nick Gross, known as The RV Fit Guy, reveals the extraordinary four-step process that shifted him from someone with zero confidence to a pioneering entrepreneur whose business has grown exponentially.

It’s hard to imagine coming from a loving middle class family, having a decent job and being in a great relationship, only to have everything come crashing down. The night Nick and the love of his life were heading home on a Harley turned out to be the night his life changed. A non-serving choice led to him serving time after losing the woman he loved dearly.

However, he realized that the accident could have killed him, too. He knew he survived for a reason and he was determined to make the most of the second chance he got.

While he was behind bars, Nick had set goals he wanted to accomplish when he got out and that was his focus. He describes how he worked with host Ian Lobas to free himself from the prison of his mind and achieve the goals he had set and more.

In a short time, he put in the work and with Ian’s coaching was able to change his programming. One of the major shifts was changing the way he viewed himself, recognizing that he made a non-serving choice but he didn’t set out to cause anyone harm.

As a result of Ian’s four-step process, he was able to remove the mental blocks that were holding him back, and he found a path that is truly in alignment with him. 

Some topics they discussed include:

1:02:59 - How to have trust and faith in the process

1:07:59 - Why you need to set a date and work backwards to do the work on yourself and your business to hit the goals

1:10:04 - How to surrender and have patience, knowing that the universe will deliver

1:10:25 - The value of waiting for the universe to give you the green light.

1:13:11 - Everything happens for a reason

1:25:42 - Why it is important to share your vision with everyone

1:26:22 - Celebrate your wins and what you have done

References and Links Mentioned:

Email Nick for a free 14-day trial of the RV Fit Guy app at [email protected]

RV Fit Guy website: https://rvfitguy.com/

Nick on Facebook - Nicholas Gross

Nick on Instagram - @rvfitguy

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How many goals have you set based on false narratives and false triggered emotions? Not sure? Then you need to listen to this episode.

20-year service industry veteran turned serial entrepreneur, Austin Linney, shares his story openly and authentically. He discusses with host Ian Lobas the path that led him from a country clubhouse to sleeping underneath the stairs in a closet.

This mindset and business coach and host of the Construct Your life podcast reveals how he went from being a drug and alcohol addict to curbing his substance abuse problems bit by bit, losing 70 pounds in the process and shedding about 15 versions of himself.

Austin shares how he went from thinking that the world had given up on him and was against him to now working with clients to move past their baggage, create a new narrative for themselves, and set out on a path that is truly aligned with them.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows that can help you reprogram your mind so you tell yourself a different story. These past episodes include Rewrite Your Story & Become Your Best Self and Growing Through the Highs & Lows of Life and.

Some topics they discussed include:

39:05 - The difference between schooling and education

39:13 - The difference between working with a coach ad working with a therapist

46:42 - What is the “covert contract”?

59:22 - What they don’t tell you about drugs and alcohol that is the scariest thing in the world

1:00 - The priceless mental exercise a yoga teacher taught him.

1:01 - What your greatness as a human being is

References and Links Mentioned:

https://austinlinney.com/

Austin’s Instagram

Book Recommendation:

What You Say When You Talk to Yourself 

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If you want to change your mindset and habits powerfully and purposefully in 2021, this is the episode for you!

Health and weight loss expert Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health & weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40.

Dr. A, as he is affectionately known, explains that everything we want to do is going to require a desire and consistent action and desire + action requires physical, mental and emotional energy. He provides both a big picture strategy and a practical system that are priceless:

Here are some of the numerous big takeaways:

Steps to develop a morning routine to make your success more automatic the rest of the day

What’s your first meal of the day? Dr. A recommends you standardize it. It should be rich in vitamins and minerals, should make you feel full but not stuffed and it should be quick, e.g. a fresh juice and a morning shake or it could be eggs and greens.

Affirmations/Shifting Beliefs

Do you think negative thoughts about yourself? Dr. A explains that negative patterns of thinking have been gained through reactions to past experiences and repetition of these negative thoughts over time. If you want to unlearn a belief you have, find the converse of that belief that will help you succeed, repeat it and feel it.

Close your loops with your evening routine

Dr. A explains that the goal of the evening routine is to wash off the events of the day and get into deeper relaxation to prime for the next day. Anchor your routine with a dedicated space or chair for meditation or journaling before you go to bed.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows that provide the tools to help you become who you need to be to achieve your goals, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Empowering Yourself by Being Fit.

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