In this episode, Jonnie breaks down one of the hardest realities for single dads at Christmas – the pressure, the emotion, the logistics and the loneliness – and shows how you can turn it into something genuinely magical instead of miserable.

Through lived stories, raw experiences and real-world examples from divorcing dads, co-parenting dads and dads navigating their first year alone, Jonnie unpacks the seven truths that shift Christmas from painful to powerful.

This one is a grounded reminder that Christmas isn’t defined by a date, an ex, or a court order – it’s defined by you. Your mindset. Your leadership.

Your willingness to create joy even in a tough season.

It’s about owning your chapter, not collapsing under it.

Christmas amplifies everything – the stress, the pressure, the loneliness, the money worries, the feeling of missing your kids.

Most men either:

• get dragged under by the emotion
• or try to pretend it doesn’t hurt and power through

Both create the same internal cost – sadness, shame, frustration, and that painful feeling of being on the outside looking in.

Jonnie breaks down why the emotional mind takes over, why the 25th isn’t the day to die on, why splitting Christmas Day is often a trap, and how you can reclaim the magic for yourself and for your kids – even if you don’t see them on the official day.

When you take the High Value route – leadership, clarity, responsibility – something shifts. Life gets lighter. Christmas becomes something you create, not something you suffer through.

And your kids remember the experience, not the date or the price tag.

“Christmas doesn’t define your future. But how you lead yourself through this one can.”

This episode is a direct reminder that you still get to build joy, connection and meaning – even in a hard year.

00:00 The Magic of Christmas for Single Dads

05:12 Creating Your Own Christmas Experience

12:04 Mindset and Emotional Management During the Holidays

17:05 Financial Considerations and Creating Memories

21:36 Making Christmas Fun and Engaging

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In this episode, Jonnie strips back one of the most common patterns men fall into – hiding out. Not disappearing, not collapsing… just quietly avoiding the things we know we should be doing. He also breaks down the flip-side: forcing things, overperforming, and trying so hard to get it “right” that we end up making a tit of ourselves.

Through real stories from his own week and everyday dad-life, Jonnie shows how easy it is for good men to slip into avoidance or overcompensation – and the impact it has on our confidence, our relationships and the way life feels.

This one is a grounded reminder that showing up isn’t about motivation or perfection.

It’s about slowing the moment down and choosing the High Value route – even when life is piling on.

Every man knows the feeling: pressure building, time tight, energy low… and suddenly you’re avoiding the thing you know needs doing. Or you’re pushing too hard, trying to look good, trying to force an outcome.

Both create the same internal cost – stress, friction at home, and that quiet drop in self-worth.

Jonnie breaks down why this happens, why it’s normal, and why showing up is actually the path of least resistance. When you choose the High Value route, life gets simpler. You feel lighter. The chaos calms. And your partner and kids finally get the version of you they can count on.

“Showing up isn’t confidence – it’s commitment. It’s being the man you said you’d be, even when the day feels heavy.”

This episode is a direct reminder that power comes from action, not mood.

And every man can build this skill.

• The honest truth about why men hide out (and how subtle it really is)
• What “showing off” actually looks like in a grown man
• The internal cost of avoidance – confidence, self-respect, momentum
• How showing up removes pressure rather than adds it
• Real examples from relationships, fatherhood and planning ahead
• Why responsibility gives you relief, not stress
• How to slow time and ask: “What’s the High Value route here?”
• The role of 3XC and FIRE CODE in becoming a man who shows up
• The difference between reacting and leading your life
• A direct invitation to drop the avoidance and reclaim your power

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In this episode, Jonnie calls out one of the biggest traps men fall into — the relentless self-talk that chips away at confidence and momentum. He reminds us that most of what we label as failure is actually progress in disguise. Through a raw story of a coaching call with a dad rebuilding his life, Jonnie shows how easy it is to focus on what’s missing instead of what’s working.

This one’s a wake-up call to stop beating yourself up and start seeing the man you’re becoming. Because self-respect isn’t found in perfection — it’s built in the rebuild.

The voice inside your head is either building you up or tearing you down. Most men spend years running a negative highlight reel — seeing only the misses and ignoring the micro-wins that prove they’re already rising. Jonnie breaks down why reframing that story changes everything: from your mood to your results to your relationships.

This episode is a reminder that you are not behind. You’re in process. You’re exactly where you need to be to become the man you’re meant to be.

• Seeing progress when life still feels stuck
• How reframing self-talk shifts energy and outcomes
• Why the “hourglass panic” is just perspective
• The difference between being real and being ruthless on yourself
• Turning gratitude into momentum
• The science of opportunity: how the reticular activating system proves “you get what you think about”
• The power of creative action and daily wins
• Faith, energy, and how belief attracts opportunity
• The High Value Man way to build an upward spiral
• A direct invitation: stop talking shit to yourself — start talking power into your life

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In this episode of The Jonnie Jensen Show, Jonnie gets real about burnout - not the kind from overworking, but the kind that comes from life itself.

This isn’t a talk about time management or balance.

It’s about the chemical and emotional toll that relationship strain, family illness, loss, and constant pressure take on a man’s body - and how most men mistake it for being “tired” or “stressed.”

Jonnie shares his own story of redundancy, miscarriages, fear, and grief - and the moment it all caught up with him.

He explains what’s really going on inside your body when you stay in survival mode too long - and how to rebuild your system through clarity, courage, and commitment.

Because burnout isn’t weakness. It’s chemistry.

And you can’t outwork it - you have to reset it.

Most men think burnout starts in the office, but the real danger starts at home.

When cortisol and adrenaline stay high, your body never switches off.

Sleep breaks down, patience disappears, and motivation crashes.

What’s happening is your stress system is stuck on “on.”

You stop producing the feel-good chemicals — dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins — that make life enjoyable.

Jonnie explains how the High Value Man FIRE CODE helps men rebuild that chemistry and get back to leading with energy, focus, and purpose.

As he says:

[00:00] Burnout isn’t just about work

[02:00] Redundancy, miscarriages, illness, and loss

[06:30] Cortisol and adrenaline — the stress loop

[10:00] Symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, low motivation

[13:00] Why distraction habits make it worse

[16:00] The rebuild: sleep, food, connection, movement

[19:00] The feel-good chemistry reset

[23:00] FIRE CODE - Focus, Impact, Relationships, Energy

[27:00] Final reflection: you can’t pour from empty

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In this episode of The Jonnie Jensen Show, Jonnie gets honest about motivation — what happens when it fades, when results stall, and when the thing you used to love suddenly feels heavy.

This isn’t another “how to get motivated” pep talk.

It’s a conversation about commitment, vision, and identity — and how midlife men can rediscover their drive when the fire goes out.

Jonnie shares how even he lost rhythm with the podcast, how small frustrations (lighting, results, confidence) spiralled into doubt, and how one phone call from his brother reminded him what motivation really means: staying true to the man you said you’d be.

Motivation isn’t a magic feeling — it’s feedback.

When it dips, something’s off. Sleep, structure, or self-talk.

Most men think they’ve “lost their mojo.” What’s really happened is they’ve lost connection to their vision — the man they’re becoming — and the environment that supports it.

You don’t need to feel inspired to act. You need a structure that makes action inevitable. That’s how commitment builds confidence, and confidence builds motivation.

As Jonnie says: “You can’t count on motivation. You earn it through momentum.”

[00:00] The spark fades — losing rhythm with the podcast and yourself

[02:45] When results stall and self-doubt creeps in

[05:30] Coaching his brother — how vision reignites motivation

[09:00] Identity shift: from “fat bloke trying again” to “runner, dad, leader”

[13:00] Why commitment beats motivation every time

[17:30] Using structure and environment to rebuild momentum

[21:00] FIRE CODE reset — Focus, Impact, Relationships, Energy

[23:00] Closing reflection: when you lead yourself, motivation follows

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In this episode of The Jonnie Jensen Show, Jonnie asks a simple question that hits hard: Do you do what you said you would do?

Most men don’t walk around thinking about “integrity.” But everyone understands keeping your word, counting on people, and things either working out or not. The foundation of that is integrity – and it’s what creates flow in your life. If you want more things to work, more opportunities to come your way, start operating from higher standards. Be the man others can count on. Most importantly, be the man you can count on.

Jonnie shares where he’s dropped the ball, the tiny “no big deal” moments that quietly cost you trust, and a simple way to rebuild belief in yourself fast.

When your actions match your word, life gets easier. You stop wasting energy cleaning up mess and start seeing momentum.

Out of integrity isn’t neutral – it chips away at confidence, strains relationships, and makes people hesitate around you.

You don’t need to be perfect. You need a simple plan you can stick to: slow down, make promises you can keep, and clean up misses quickly.

As Jonnie says: “Integrity isn’t fancy. It’s doing what you said you’d do – especially when no one’s watching.”

[00:00] The question that changes everything – can you count on you?

[03:00] Why “things working out” starts with higher standards

[05:30] The striker slump – how doubt creeps in when habits slip

[10:45] The cookies-at-the-station moment – tiny breach, big ripple

[15:30] Phone secrecy and micro-breaches that rot trust

[18:30] The real cost: confidence, relationships, missed chances

[22:00] The fix – slow time, make mindful promises, clean up fast

[27:00] Win the day – 3 meaningful tasks, celebrate, reset

[30:00] Mantra – “Around me, everything works.” And when it doesn’t, I handle it

[32:00] Invitation to join the Brotherhood on Skool

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In this episode of The Jonnie Jensen Show, Jonnie shares a powerful real-life story about the courage it takes to forgive and the freedom that comes from completion.

Ten years after a painful chapter in his life, he found himself face to face with someone he’d quietly resented for years — and decided it was time to get complete. What followed was an emotional reminder that forgiveness isn’t about others… it’s about reclaiming energy, peace, and power.

Jonnie explains why harbouring resentment is like leaving a stinking turd in the corner of your life — toxic, heavy, and quietly sabotaging your energy — and how to finally clean it up.

If you’re a man who’s been holding onto something or someone from the past, this one’s for you.

Jonnie believes forgiveness and completion are the hidden muscles of courage.

Unforgiveness isn’t passive — it’s corrosive. It shows up in avoidance, tension, and that low-level resentment that seeps into every part of life.

Most men think it doesn’t matter because “the other person doesn’t even know.”

But that’s the problem — it’s you who carries the weight.

As Jonnie says:

• [00:00] Forgiveness is the gift you give yourself
• [03:00] How resentment poisons energy and relationships
• [06:00] The story: meeting a man he’d avoided for a decade
• [11:00] How to approach completion without blame or accusation
• [16:00] The realisation: how resentment loses power when voiced
• [20:00] Why getting complete frees you to show up fully
• [24:00] The ripple effect of clean energy
• [28:00] Invitation to join the Brotherhood on Skool

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Two and a half million Brits have signed “No to Digital ID.”

Co-host Glen Ocsko — who actually builds public-sector digital — says “about time.”

Jonnie Jensen isn’t convinced. Cost overruns. Scope creep. Breaches. And future governments changing the rules mid-game.

This is a straight-up pub-banter throwdown: does Digital ID make life easier or open the door to abuse?

Can Glen convince Jonnie (and 2.5m others) not to be concerned?

🔥 WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

Most of us already hand mountains of data to Apple, Google, banks, and the NHS.

But a state-backed Digital ID? That’s different.

Get it wrong and you centralise risk, create a honeypot for hackers, and hand politicians a lever they (or the next lot) could pull for entirely new purposes.

Get it right and you cut fraud, reduce friction, and unlock faster access to services.

This conversation is about power, trust, and how we protect freedom while modernising the rails we all use.

👊 ABOUT GLEN OCSKO

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

Glen Ocsko isn’t just a commentator — he’s been in the trenches of government digital transformation for over 20 years.

He has worked inside and alongside civil service teams on projects most politicians brag about but rarely understand.

When Glen pushes back, it’s not theory — this is his wheelhouse.

🎙️ JUMP TO THE POINT

[00:01] – The spark: 2.5M signatures and why Jonnie’s calling BS

[03:20] – Crowd size memes, AI photos & why facts are losing to vibes

[06:45] – Glen’s case: microservices, not a giant database (and why that matters)

[10:30] – “Voluntary” vs “inevitable”: exclusion fears, phones, and fallback cards

[16:05] – Scope creep & future regimes: can guardrails actually hold?

[21:10] – NHS pain, OneLogin, and the promise of less friction

[28:40] – Estonia, India & lessons from real-world failures

[34:30] – Politics vs policy: dead cats, immigration, and messaging it right

[47:00] – Where Jonnie shifts (a bit): what would make this acceptable

[55:10] – Final take: progress with teeth — or pause until safeguards are real

🏆 REVIEW OF THE WEEK

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Most men talk about success. The real wisdom lives in the comeback.

Jonnie is joined by Lee Anthony Smith – investor, business buyer, and single dad who’s acquired 27 companies over the last 12 years.

Lee opens up about the lowest point of his life – fighting for access to his daughter – and how he rebuilt himself through personal development, risk-taking, and eventually creating financial freedom.

Together they explore the battles of fatherhood, volatile relationships, moving to the UAE, and what it really means to be a Come Back King.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the family court battle became Lee’s darkest season
• How a firewalk flipped the switch from broken to mission-driven
• Why he wasn’t built to run a business – but thrives buying them
• How he balances fatherhood with screens, risk, and relocation

🧠 Key Takeaways

• The lowest point can forge your best qualities
• Without risk there is no reward
• Know your design: operator vs entrepreneur
• Rituals beat motivation – breathwork, training, meditation keep you steady
• Being a Come Back King means never giving in

Episode Chapters

00:00 – The Come Back Kings series begins

05:42 – Who is Lee Anthony Smith?

17:54 – The lowest point: denied access to his daughter

22:00 – Four days that changed everything – Tony Robbins UPW

24:58 – Discovering M&A and the rebuild

34:30 – Why risk matters and moving to the UAE

43:45 – Routines, rituals, and resilience

46:07 – What being a Come Back King means

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🔗 LinkedIn: Lee Anthony Smith

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The wait is over. The High Value Man Community and Coaching Hub is now live – and this episode is your inside track on what it is, why it matters, and how you can get onboard at founder’s rates.

It's a bit of a promo but for good reason. There are Founder Rates and massive discounts that you can lock in for life - but only if you grab one of the spaces.

This isn’t just about joining another group. By jumping in now you become a Founder Member of the High Value Man Community. The feedback from the Founders shape the culture and steers what comes next. You'll get to be part of the core group every new man meets when he arrives. It’s your chance to put your stamp on something that will change lives – starting with your own.

Since 2019 I’ve coached men who are successful in business but running on fumes in life. Burnt out. Disconnected. Frustrated. The High Value Man Project exists to flip that script – to help you live with clarity, courage, commitment, and a whole lot more fun along the way.

Inside this episode I break down:

• Why success without fulfilment is failure – and how to rebuild the balance.
• The structure of the new High Value Man Community on Skool – Basecamp + Inner Circle.
• Why joining at launch locks in the lowest price it will ever be.
• How accountability, coaching, and brotherhood change the game for men like us.
• Why being a Founder Member matters – you’ll help shape the culture, set the tone, and be part of the core group every new man joins.

🔥 Launch Offer

• Basecamp: Free at launch (will rise to $7, then $14).
• Inner Circle: $49/month at launch (will rise to $69, then $125).
• 👉 Whatever rate you join at is locked in forever.

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This is your chance to get in early, claim your spot as a Founder, and ride the wave of energy as we grow to 100 men before September 28th.

Stop waiting. Start creating. This is the way of the High Value Man.

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