On The Lurning Man podcast, Grant Dziak discussed his personal journey and experience balancing feminine and masculine energy within himself. As a former Ohio State University football player, Grant and his now-wife, Celest Bonin a WWE Diva Champion, discussed how growing up with a single mother and her side of the family left an impact on his life and how the combination of these two energies work together.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Masculine vs Feminine Energy.

[00:05:25] Masculinity and Feminine Energy.

[00:10:36] Sexual assault and protection.

[00:14:17] Keeping quiet about others.

[00:15:04] Masculinity and femininity.

[00:19:47] Masculine and feminine traits.

[00:22:29] Impact of social media.

[00:25:43] Masculinity and femininity.

[00:29:19] Masculinity and pain perpetuation.

[00:32:47] Religion and oppression.

[00:36:23] Empowerment through inclusivity.

[00:40:17] Impact of News on Libido.

[00:44:13] Numbing ourselves to reality.

[00:47:28] The Value of Hard Work.

[00:50:43] Overcoming obstacles for success.

[00:54:02] Masculine and Feminine Energy.

[00:57:26] Masculine and feminine energy.

[01:03:11] Masculine and feminine energy.

[01:05:26] Redefining masculinity.

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In this episode of the Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Leroy "The Machine" Walker, one of the strongest men in the world. Leroy shares insights and wisdom beyond his impressive physical strength and talks about the traumatic abuse events that launched his career. He holds the world record for strict curl and is one of the top 10 strongest men in the bench press. Despite his towering size, Leroy is known to be an intelligent and eloquent individual who is willing to share his experiences with his listeners.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

[00:02:54] Childhood and decision-making.

[00:04:16] Abusive Stepfather and Powerlifting.

[00:08:25] Finding the silver lining.

[00:12:41] Becoming a Mentor.

[00:14:52] Overcoming limiting belief systems.

[00:18:06] Overcoming limiting beliefs.

[00:21:09] Racial tension in college.

[00:25:00] Acceptance of biracial identity.

[00:28:06] Identity in college sports.

[00:31:49] Remedial classes in college.

[00:34:56] Overcoming financial obstacles in college.

[00:40:27] Shift towards self-awareness.

[00:41:44] Need for validation through records.

[00:46:00] Competitive Bench Press Achievements.

[00:49:05] One-arm curl record.

[00:53:13] Believing in the grind.

[00:55:11] Building Habits for Life.

[00:58:17] Powerlifting Specialization and Identity.

If you have questions/comments/topic ideas, feel free to DM Omarr directly on Instagram or text 407-760-5544

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On The Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews the first female on the podcast Inara Tabir, a trans activist and a leader in the aerospace industry who comes from Vittlidge, Germany. Tabir discusses her journey of transitioning and the importance of promoting equality. She currently is the CEO of Galaxis Aerospace, executive director of Gaaays in Spaaace, and founder of the Foundation for the Future.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

00:03:57 Be yourself unapologetically.

00:06:35 Belonging is hard to find.

00:11:49 Foster care system is broken.

00:17:44 Adults can be dangerous.

00:23:00 Gender identity is innate.

00:26:02 Transitioning is a journey.

00:34:29 Get a second opinion.

00:37:59 Take action against inner pain.

00:40:04 Transitioning is difficult.

00:47:13 Explore the world for hope.

00:49:27 Break cycles with access.

00:56:01 Respect all perspectives.

00:58:17 Find common ground through dialogue.

01:07:30 Find your true self.

01:09:10 Persevere for success.

If you have questions/comments/topic ideas, feel free to DM Omarr directly on Instagram or text 407-760-5544

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In today's podcast, Omarr Cantu interviews furniture maker and content creator David Lundell, who is known for his intricate puzzles and hardwood designs. They discuss his experience within the Mormon church, his family size, and his passion for creating furniture that is both beautiful and functional.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

00:03:08 Make drawers delightfully complicated. 

00:09:57 Make what you love. 

00:16:30 Take risks to succeed. 

00:17:03 Gain an audience for passion. 

00:27:41 Experience different cultures. 

00:34:04 Believe what makes you happy. 

00:39:41 Experience culture shock. 

00:44:30 Different cultures can surprise. 

00:50:03 Create stories to entertain people. 

00:57:48 Woodworking can be lucrative. 

01:03:22 Do research and find mentors. 

01:04:23 Find people who love what you love.

If you have questions/comments/topic ideas, feel free to DM Omarr directly on Instagram or text 407-760-5544

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In this episode of the podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Erik Milosevich, a retired LAPD police officer. Eric has taken a different approach to law enforcement, working to use his influence and experience to promote love and compassion in stressful situations. They also discuss a person's journey of vulnerability and connecting to their inner North Star.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

00:00:30 Compassion and love in high stress. 

00:10:43 Stay calm and connect. 

00:13:30 Practice peace and compassion. 

00:21:06 Train officers in peacekeeping. 

00:27:51 Connect with humanity. 

00:33:18 Homelessness is a snowball effect. 

00:38:37 Get help for mental illness. 

00:43:09 Transform lives through compassion. 

00:45:19 System unfairly incarcerates minorities. 

00:55:52 Legalize plant medicine. 

00:56:13 Heal with plant medicines. 

01:04:04 Train with indigenous tribe. 

01:08:01 Explore the world and grow.

If you have questions/comments/topic idea, feel free to DM Omarr directly on Instagram or text 407-760-5544

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The Lurning Man talks to Elijah May about race identity. Although May was raised by a single, strong feminist mother, he was still the only black person growing up in the mountain town of North Carolina. He discusses how his identity and experiences shape the way he interacts with today's world.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

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On this episode of the Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Joshua Legier, a male feminist, black community leader, entrepreneur, consultant, and business expert. Joshua talks about his experience of growing up and dealing with culture shock, and he provides an analogy about a fish out of water flopping around in search of air. They discuss the idea of pushing oneself out of familiar areas to gain new perspectives, learning how to handle failure, and challenging one's limits.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

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Do you ever find yourself questioning if you’re living a life well-lived? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, there are moments in life that challenge our perspective and force us to re-evaluate what is most important to us.

At 40 years old, I have faced several monumental life events - the birth of my first child, the death of my father, issues with relationships, being laid off twice within one year, and the loss of my once-in-a-lifetime dog. These events prompted me to search for answers by connecting with others on a deeper level and finding better ways to understand my own life through the lives of others.

My quest for change is inspired by Burning Man - an annual event encouraging people from all walks of life to come together in Nevada's desert for enlightenment and growth. Following this model of venturing into the unknown and finding truth from strangers, I plan to embark on a journey where I talk openly about those topics men were told were taboo in order to gain greater insight into the realities we face in life.

About the host: Omarr Cantu is a producer and visual storyteller turned podcaster. Originally from the small South Texas town of Falfurrias, Omarr gained the opportunity to broaden his world scope after attending Texas A&M University and living in Orlando, Florida. After turning 40 and experiencing multiple life events within one year, he sought out on a journey to learn more about himself by having deep conversations with others. This journey is what sparked the fire for self-enlightenment that eventually turned into this podcast. He now lives with his young family in Austin, Texas.