The ManBits Podcast

Tom Evans, an unexpected author and a meditation guide. He wrote his first book by accident 10 years ago. He discovered meditation in his 40's and has spent 10 years studying metaphysics. He's passionate teaching how people can expand their consciousness to bring real-world benefits. 2 years ago, his meditation was rediscovered in an app called, Insight Timer. Tom also hosts The Zone Show Podcast. Listen as Tom shares his journey from being a BBC engineer to becoming a meditation guide, what meditation is and how one can do it, how mindfulness-based time management can help people, and the reasons why people procrastinate. Join our growing MBP Facebook Community Check us out at Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Episode Takeaways:

• Meditation doesn't have to be formal and tedious — it only takes 10 minutes a day to connect with your thoughts.
• Procrastination is the result of fear.
• When your head, heart, and gut are in alignment, your decisions will be confidently and calmly made.

Mentioned Resources:

• Insight Timer - Free app that features Tom's work on meditation
• The Zone Show Podcast - Tom's podcast

Tom's books

• One Hundred Years of Ermintrude: One Family, Three Lifes, 99 Stanzas
• Blocks
• This We Are

Tom & Paul's recommended resources

• Kurt Vonnegut, Rudolf Steiner, Paul Foster Case, and Emanuel Swedenborg -
• The War of Art

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Nick Muxlow has been a triathlete for 13 years, completing 7 Ironman races with a personal best of 9 hours and 10 minutes. He's played and coached lacrosse for much of his life which included being a member of the Australian Squad in 2010. He's the author of the book, Journey to 100: How to Run Your First 100km Ultramarathon - And Love It. Listen as Nick talks about how we could build discipline in our lives, how to look after ourselves physically and mentally, and how to create good habits to achieve bigger goals Episode Takeaways:

• You don't need to be perfect the first time, you just have to take action and just TRY!
• Changing your mindset about failure is what makes drastic changes.
• Building habits is not about the big goal, it's about building your momentum.

Mentioned Resources:

• Journey to 100: How to Run Your First 100km Ultramarathon - And Love It - Nick's book
• Mind Gym and Couch to 5K - Nick's recommended resources

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Ryan Heffernan, a highly-regarded Australian author and journalist. His latest work is the Clown & I: Riding the Wildling Spirit — A Bipolar Memoir, a confronting exploration of Ryan's magical and magnetic life with bipolar disorder. Ryan uses writing to explore the beauty of people confronting life-changing situations. Together, Ryan and Paul have a straight up conversation about mental health, mind health, and bipolar disorder Episode Takeaways:

• Having a diagnosis doesn't mean your life will go all bad — there's always going to be something to look forward to.
• Regardless of your diagnosis, never forget that you are still a human being.
• We have to understand that no person is on the same journey.

Mentioned Resources:

• Clown & I: Riding the Wildling Spirit — A Bipolar Memoir - Ryan's book
• On Writing by Charles Bukowski - Ryan's recommended resource
• Creative Love & Fatherhood Catastrophes - Ryan's article

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Peter Balcarek spent the last 10 years working in the banking and finance industry and has an active lifestyle. At a point he was emotionally disintegrated and has fallen into what he calls a "black hole." Peter shares with Paul more of his experiences and how he beat severe depression. Together, Peter and Paul talk about the staggering statistics of depression, social issues and issues relating to the management of depression vs the preventive care of depression. Episode Takeaways:

• Men find it difficult to seek help because of the vulnerability it takes to get support.
• A diagnosis on mental health doesn't mean your life is over.
• Being and feeling down is a part of life that we all have to accept.

Mentioned Resources:

• com - Peter's website
• The Journey - An emotional healing method
• Open: An Autobiography of Andre Agassi - Peter's recommended resource

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Darren Wright to the show. Darren lives in Adelaide and has been in finance for 20+ years. He's a partner and senior financial adviser at Godfrey Pembroke, a tax adviser, and master member of the Stock Broker Association. Darren's role is to help clients achieve lifestyle and financial goals. Listen as Paul and Darren talk about money matters - how it affects you and your relationships, how to classify the good and bad debts, and how you can start to build wealth. Episode Takeaways:

• Finances affect not only the mental and physical health of people, it also affects relationships and marriages.
• Be proactive in organizing your finances.
• Get rid of the high-interest debts first

Mentioned Resources:

• Value.able - Darren's recommended resource
• Darren's LinkedIn account

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Kirk P Miller, author of the book, Chaos 2 Cured. He is the co-host of the show, Beyond Clarity, and founder of Chaos2Cured.com. Kirk has overcome and is successfully managing Bipolar 1, OCD, Generalized Anxiety, and ADHD. Currently, he's coaching families, couples, and individuals to help them realize that they're than just the diagnosis. Listen as Kirk and Paul bridge the gap between the names of mental health issues and the actual understanding of what it might be like in the shoes of the person with that issue. Episode Takeaways:

• It's never easy to admit that you need help but this will always be the first step to get better.
• Learn the art of listening to people — it's not your advice they want all the time.
• All things have a positive side to it — don't always look on the negative.

Mentioned Resources:

• Beyond Clarity - Radio show that Kirk co-hosts
• Chaos 2 Cured - Kirk's book
• Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World and Electroboy - Kirk's recommended books

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Amanda Mountford, a case worker and counsellor with a bachelor's degree in Psychology has worked in a psychiatric hospital for 5 years. She has studied life coaching with a focus on acceptance and commitment therapy. Listen as Paul and Amanda discuss what ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is and how it can help people find their happiness, what fulfillment is and why you should always consider the long-term in making important decisions today. Episode Takeaways:

• Accept that pain and anxiety are parts of our lives.
• Trust your instinct — anxiety isn't normal anymore when it stops you from living a normal life.
• Learn to accept uncertainty.

Mentioned Resources:

• The Happiness Trap - Amanda's recommended book

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

John C Parkin said F**K it to his career as an advertising executive in London and opened up a holistic center, The Hill That Breathes in Italy, with his wife, Gaia. He's a bestselling author with 5+ books on Fuck It. Listen as Paul and John talk about the importance of learning to say "F**k It," and what these powerful words really mean, how it helps us in letting go of the stress we have in life, plus a bonus breathing technique.

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Episode Takeaways:

• Learn to care less and not stress yourself out with unimportant things.
• Take a break and let yourself rest.
• Always think about what's important for you and start with that perspective.

Mentioned Resources:

• The Hill That Breathes - John's holistic center
• Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlife - John's recommended resource

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

Rebecca Lowrie has 25 years of formal training and experience that she uses to work with leaders in business on delivering heart-led leadership and leading with compassion. Listen as Rebecca shares with us takeaways on how men can get connected more with themselves to improve sexual function, and hear tips on breathing and setting intention, and how we can connect with people around us on a much deeper level. Episode Takeaways:

• Physical problems are usually the manifestation of another, deeper problem.
• People need to clear themselves up from conditions and beliefs they don't think are aligned with who they are.
• Connecting with yourself is always the first step before you can connect to other people.

Mentioned Resources:

• The Big Leap and The Art of Possibility- Rebecca's recommended books

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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.

9 life Lessons by Tim Minchin (narrated by Paul Averill) In this episode, Paul shares with us Tim Minchin's address to the graduates of the University of Western Australia where he lists down 9 Life Lessons. These lessons are not just for the new grads, but a great tip and advice to anyone who's going through life and adulthood in general. Listen as he shares these lessons and important notes we should all consider and apply to our lives. Podcast Show Notes:

• Introduction to The Man Bits Podcast
• Today's episode is about Tim Minchin's address
• Tim Minchin's 9 Life Lessons:
• #1 - You don't have to have a dream
• Be micro ambitious
• #2 - Don't seek happiness
• #3 - Remember: It's all luck
• Empathy is intuitive
• #4 - Exercise
• #5 - Be hard on your opinions
• Think critically and be intellectually vigorous
• #6 - Be a teacher
• Share your ideas, don't take for granted your education
• #7 - Define yourself by what you love
• #8 - Respect people with less power than you
• #9 - Don't rush
• You don't need to already know what you're going to do rest of your life
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Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy