The MENtal Muscle-Up Podcast: The Cure For Mental Masturbation

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EP099 - This is an incredibly special episode as I'll be pulling back the curtains into what meaningful conversation between brothers sounds like.

I am incredibly honored to have on the podcast a name you are very familiar with if you've been following the show for any amount of time and that is the one and only BobbyT.


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Coming Soon! The How Do You MMU 30-Day Challenge

• A 30-Day Bootcamp for those of us who are tired of listening to podcasts telling us what to do but never actually doing it
• Available to Premium Members Only, which is you if you support the show :)

Today, BobbyT and I dive into some very interesting concepts and have a decent little debate around topics including but not limited to

👉🏾 AI, OnlyFans, and Social Media

👉🏾 Why I Don't Want to Start A Community (he changed my mind)

👉🏾 The Problem With Lurkers Who Never Take Action

👉🏾 Why Google or AI Will Never Be the Best Place to Get the Answers You Need

👉🏾 What Makes a Good Brother a Good Brother

👉🏾 When It Comes to Building a Business Why Bigger Does Not Mean Better

👉🏾 What Giving a Spot and Getting a Spot Looks Like In the Real World

....and much, MUCH more!

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together toward Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.


👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Brotha BobbyT who you can connect with on his
  • IG
  • Podcast

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EP098 - TRAINING DAY! Today's episode is inspired by Modern Wisdom Episode #692 w/ Connor Beaton - Why Are Men Struggling So Much?

Connor Beaton is more than an author, podcaster, and men's coach. He's a man who is paving the way for men to find themselves and redefine themselves as opposed to letting society, women, and other external factors do that for us.

For all my Brothers and loyal listeners...I NEED A SPOT!

I'd love to get Connor to be a guest on my show and have him answer YOUR questions so

👊🏾 HERE IS THE 2-STEP SPOT I'm going to ask you to give me:

1 - Take a screenshot of this podcast on your phone
2- Share it on IG and TAG THREE OF US; yours truly @ignitetheimpact, Connor @mantalks, and Chris Williamson @chriswillx


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Coming Soon! The How Do You MMU 30-Day Challenge

• A 30-Day Bootcamp for those of us who are tired of listening to podcasts telling us what to do but never actually doing it
• Available to Premium Members Only, which is you if you support the show :)

Today we are going to be tackling four 1:2 MMUs specifically around why men are struggling so much:

💪🏾 MMU#1 - What can we as men do to stop suffering in silence and get a spot from the men in our lives who are willing to spot us?

💪🏾 MMU #2 - How can we as men gain back control of what it means to be a man these days instead of letting society define it for us?

💪🏾 MMU #3 - What are the warning signs of a Brother who is struggling and how can we help?

💪🏾 MMU #4 - What is the real 'C-Word' that is crippling men in every are of our lives?

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

Remember to check out the Episode of Modern Wisdom with Connor Beaton. It's a gooder!

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EP097 - The first ever Inspired By Impact Awards Episode!

Today is an incredibly exciting episode for me personally because I am introducing something I have been working on for quite some time: The 1-2 MMU! 

One Quote + One Question = One Inspiration to help you Ignite the Impact you wish to see in your world even when your world is busy as fuck!

In today's episode, I am going to be highlighting some of the best of the best from Season 4 including:

🏆 Top 10 Notable Quotables

🥇🥈🥉 Top 3 Most Popular Episodes

🥇🥈 Top 2 Most Controversial Episodes

🏆 Most Inspirational Episode
 
🎖Most Impactful Episode

👑 Most Impactful Guest

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• All of my amazing guests from Season 4 without whom I would not be Igniting the Impact I wish to see in my world

 📖 RESOURCES

• EP074 w/ CJ Rodriguez | Instagram | Podcast 
• EP079 w/ Dr. Anne | Instagram | Podcast
• EP080 w/ Cheryl Ilove | Instagram | Podcast
• EP081 w/ Purdeep Sangha | Instagram | Podcast
• EP083 w/ Jeff Zacharski | Instagram | Website
• EP084 w/ George @thetinmen | Instagram 
• EP085 w/ Josie Warren | Website
• EP086 w/ Susie Bennett
• EP088 w/ Paul Salter | Instagram | Podcast
• EP089 w/ J. Stamatelos | Website 
• EP091 w/ Erik DaRosa | Instagram | Podcast
• EP093 w/ Dai Manuel | Instagram
• Bonus Episode w/ Philip Pape | Instagram | Podcast

 
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EP096 - Today, my guest Darlene Marshall was kind enough to come on for round two after an epic conversation during round one, which you can find inside of EP065.

Trying to say what Darlene is in terms of a title would not do her justice so just let me tell you that while I could tell you that she is an expert when it comes to Applied Positive Psychology, Personal Training, podcasting, and being an author and coach for many, I think the way she answered the question, 'What are you training for?' sums her up amazingly:

"I am always training for my own potential and function in a million different ways. I can't use my gifts if I can't get outta bed whether it's my knees or it's my noodle."

Today is going to be about so many amazing topics including but not limited to...

👉🏾 Should we voice our opinions and values on those we love when we can see them going down a dark path and we just want to help or is it better to just keep our mouths shut?

👉🏾 When it comes to the health of the people you love the most, how can we help them embrace the systems (not habits) that will ensure they can thrive well into their 60's, 70's, and beyond?

👉🏾 Are habits really what we need to be focusing on when it comes to living healthier happier lives or have habits been given way too much street cred?

👉🏾 How do you define purpose? What is purpose? How do you know when you’ve found it and are living it?

👉🏾 What is the upward spiral phenomenon and why do you need to know it if you want to work on being as happy and healthy as you can?

👉🏾 What is it going to take to finally change the health and fitness industry so that people aren't relentlessly failing over and over again chasing bullshit before and after goals that statistically do more harm than good?


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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My girl Darlene for once again inspiring the shit outta me and helping me deal with a very personal issue inside of this episode who you can connect with
  • On Instagram
  • Her Substack
  • Her Podcast Better Than Fine on Apple or Spotify

 📖 RESOURCES

• Round one with Darlene on EP065 of IBI on Spotify or Apple Podcast

 
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EP095 - How big of a role have women played in what seems to be a societal shift of strong men becoming soft and masculine traits becoming toxic?

Today, my guest Josie Warren is back for round 2 after a very controversial appearance on EP085 of IBI where we spent the second half of the episode talking about the emasculation of good men at the hands of women.

Today is going to be about so many amazing topics including 

👉🏾 Are ALL women inherently emasculating good men in their relationships?

👉🏾 The Overt vs the Covert Bitch - How to identify if your woman is emasculating you

👉🏾 A very brave and controversial role model for women who refers to her Happy Wife School as the "red pill for women"
 
👉🏾 Is modern-day feminism toxic and do we swing way too far on the pendulum of both masculinity and femininity?

👉🏾 Is it a man's job to know the ins and outs of his partner's emotional states, mindset, and even menstrual cycle?

👉🏾 If your woman won't budge in the conversation how do you differentiate between her standing up for herself and her trying to have power over you?

👉🏾 What do you do if your partner is unwilling to let go of the past? Do you stay or do you go?

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Sister Josie for coming on once again and having an amazing multi-dimensional conversation that I sincerely hope will inspire some deep conversations between both men and women in a relationship

 📖 RESOURCES

• Round One with Josie on EP085 of IBI
• Connect with Josie on her website hashimotofix.com
• The Happy Wife School (SUPER interesting in my humble opinion)

 
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EP094 - What role is porn playing in your life not just when it comes to your performance in the bedroom but also when it comes to the pursuit and practice of living your life's purpose?
 
Today, my guest is Max Stossel who is not only an award-winning poet and filmmaker, but also (in my humble opinion) one of the best examples I have come across of the Modern Man - one who is able to express himself and his purpose with love, integrity, vulnerability, and passion.

Max had an almost instant impact on my relationship with Jennilee as I took his words and advice not only to heart but implemented one strategy he talks about when it comes to leveling up in the bedroom, which ended up creating a level of connection with JL we both agreed was one of the best in recent memory.

Today is going to be about so many amazing topics including 

👉🏾 How porn is poison for our sex lives, our relationships, and ultimately our purpose as a man

👉🏾 The best question I have ever heard when it comes to melding sex and connection instead of just focusing on bringing each other to orgasm

👉🏾 How do you define PURPOSE so you can begin living it daily and what does it LOOK like once you let it discover you?
 
👉🏾 Why trying to fix other peoples' problems and relieve them of their pain may be the worst thing you can do for them

👉🏾 Without a doubt the craziest lyrical genius in action that poetically and powerfully describes the state of sex, porn, relationships, and manhood that I have ever heard

👊🏾 GIVE A SPOT. GET A SPOT.

When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Brother Max who you can connect with on
  • Instagram

 📖 RESOURCES

• Max's amazing Porn Poem I was talking about at the beginning
• Max's film Words That Move
• Max's website

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HEADS-UP: Today's episode is not for the weak at heart.

This episode is dedicated to the men out there who have contemplated suicide and are fighting the seemingly winless and endless battle with mental health issues.

WARNING - An unusual amount of f-bombs in this bad boy :/

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

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EP093 - What would you do if your wife called you out on not being the man you would want your daughters to date?
 
Today, my guest is Dai Manuel, who you will soon discover has as much energy and wisdom as anyone I've ever had on the show.

Dai would describe himself as a dadpreneur happily dating his wife of 23 years while mentoring high-performers to live their best lives, a published author, and TEDx speaker (which I am extremely jealous of...for now!)

Today is going to be about so many amazing topics including 

👉🏾 How to turn life's most challenging experiences into opportunities

👉🏾 Why we may need to ditch our circle of influence and create a new one

👉🏾 How being sober for over a decade has impacted Dai's life
 
👉🏾 And perhaps most importantly how Dai used vulnerability to heal his relationship with his wife, his daughters, and himself

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Brother Dai who you can connect with on
  • Instagram

 📖 RESOURCES

• Dai's book Whole Life Fitness Manifesto
• Dai's amazing TEDx Talk
• The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

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Happy Birthday, Dad! - Today, I am honoring my father, Gordon Berryman Sr., who died in his sleep due to a heart attack on July 2, 1999, at the young age of 65, but would have turned 90 today if he were still with us in physical form.
 
Today, my guest is one of my closest Brothers Philip Pape, who happens to be a father of two young girls, a nutrition coach, an avid lifter, and a podcaster who in so many ways is the perfect person to talk to when it comes to using fitness to ensure you can leave the legacy you want to leave for the people you love the most.

If being the best father you can be is important to you, or, if you're like me and you don't have kids but you're still passionate about leaving a legacy you can be proud of, this episode is for you.
 

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Brother Philip who you can connect with on
  • His Podcast
  • Instagram
  • His Website
  • Your FREE Results Breakthrough Call

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EP092 - TRAINING DAY! Today's episode is inspired by EP091 of IBI with my Brother Erik DaRosa. Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcast.

Here is our Training Split for today's episode:

💪🏾 Training Session #1 - Purpose + Relationship Health & Fitness:

If you're in the habit of shutting people out when life gets tough like I used to be (and still struggle with from time to time) how do you get over this hurdle so that you don't have to carry the weight of life all by yourself? (4:25)

Notable Quotable #1 -  “Vulnerability is all about being your true authentic self and letting people into your world.” 

💪🏾 Training Session #2 - Relationship Health & Fitness:

How well do you REALLY know the men closest to you, and how would you feel if shit hit the fan in their life when you could have helped prevent it? (13:42)

Notable Quotable #2 - “To me, you can’t have a conversation about mental health without having the word vulnerability in there. I just don’t think it’s a very genuine and true conversation unless those two go hand-in-hand.” 

💪🏾 Training Session #3 - Purpose Health & Fitness:

Are you letting fear keep you stuck in a life of mediocrity because you think that what you have to offer is of no value to the world? (22:31)

Notable Quotable #3 - “I think that’s another big part of vulnerability is a willingness to put yourself out there, and you don’t really know what’s gonna happen. It just feels right at the time.” 

💪🏾 Training Session #4 - Full-Body PREP:

If your goal in life is to become a better man - a better partner, provider, and producer - how can you make sure that all the work you're putting in today will actually pay off tomorrow? (32:25)

Notable Quotable #4 - “You start to see as you write things down, wow! If this is what I’m thinking then this also must be what I’m saying, and so to the outside world this is what they’re hearing. By journalling, you start to think of ways to change that narrative.” 

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When it comes to the ultimate workout that is everyday life, we all need a spot from time to time to carry the weight of relationships, mental health, work, and living with purpose.

Share this episode with a Brother you sense needs a spot or if you're the one struggling to lift the weight, share it with the one guy you know is always there to give you a spot when you need it.

I'm all about giving a spot when a Brother needs one so feel free to hit me up for a spot on IG @ignitetheimapct so we can train together towards Igniting the Impact you wish to see in your world.

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