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

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🤔 EP004 - How can you avoid the #1 regret of the dying, "I wish I'd had lived a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."?

🎙️ “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
- James Clear

🎧 Out of all the regrets I have in my life, this is the one that seems to resurface over and over again as I entertain my demons, and let the fear of what others may think of me keep me from sharing my true authentic self with the world. But is this an unfortunate inevitability of life, or is there a simple (not easy) way for us to systematically conquer our fears repeatedly to unleash our true potential as men?

In today’s PodWod, we’ll be answering 3 simple yet profound questions that I sincerely hope will begin a massive shift in your life as they did for me.

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🗣️ Shout-out to our Head Trainer for today's PodWod

• James Clear @jamesclear.com

📚 Resources

• Done App - https://thedoneapp.com/ 

Feel free to hit me up on IG and let me know if you need a spot. 

Until next time, we got this!

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🤔 EP003 - What are the very real-world costs of Mental Masturbation? - How to Manage Mental Masturbation Bootcamp: Part II

🎙️ “It is equally important to measure the atrocious cost of inaction. Inaction is the greatest risk of all.” - Tim Ferriss

🎧 Mental Masturbation is more than just a catchy term. I truly believe that it is one of the root causes of the pandemic that is male suffering. When we think about the things we regret in our lives, it's typically what we did NOT do - aka the INACTION we fall victim to when we spend too much time thinking and planning as opposed to just fucking doing!

In today’s PodWod you’ll be answering 4 questions that I sincerely hope help you avoid the pain and suffering I created in my life as a result of being the King of Mental Masturbation.

💪🏾 Get Today’s PodWod! Find out what Mental Masturbation is actually costing you.

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🗣️ Shout-Outs

💪🏾 Head Trainer

• Tim Ferriss @tim.blog

💪🏾 Assistant Trainers 

• Steven Pressfield @stevenpressfield.com
• Esther Perel @estherperel.com
• David Goggins @davidgoggins.com
• David Deida @deida.info

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🤔 EP002 - Are you even aware of how guilty you are when it comes to Mental Masturbation?

🎙️ “The first step in solving any problem is recognizing there is one.” - Jeff Daniels playing Will McAvoy in the Newsroom

🎧 Whether we want to admit it or not, we’re all guilty of Mental Masturbation to one extent or another. The first step in getting over any addiction - and trust me, Mental Masturbation IS an addiction - is admitting that you have one.

In today’s PodWod you’ll be answering 5 questions that will reveal just how guilty you really are when it comes to Mental Masturbation.

💪🏾 Get Today’s PodWod! Take the Mental Masturbation Assessment

🤝 Help a Brotha Out! If you find value in today’s PodWod, please help others who may need to hear today’s message by rating and reviewing the podcast. A minute or two of your time could help save a lifetime of suffering for one of our fellow Brothers out there.

🗣️ Shout-Outs

💪🏾 Head Trainer

• James Clear @jamesclear.com 

💪🏾 Assistant Trainers 

• Philip Pape @witsandweights
• David Deida @deida.info
• Tara Brach, Ph D @tarabrach.com

Until next time, we got this!

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EP001 - "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." - James Clear, Atomic Habits

🤔 Did you know that June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month?

⚠️ FACT: Most men live lives of quiet desperation not because they don't have the potential to be better, but rather because the system they have for tapping into that potential is shit or non-existent.

😔 And when you can't tap into your potential, guess what happens to your mental health? I can tell you from first-hand experience that it's not pretty. You feel alone, doubt yourself,  can't connect with the people you love, and begin to lose what little hope you have of turning things around.

🎙️ In today's episode, we take the first step to Muscle-Up our mental health and fitness with our very first PodWod (Podcast Workout of the Day), which outlines how to easily build one of the best habits I've developed for overcoming procrastination and ending Mental Masturbation. The best part is that today's PodWod will only take 1-2 minutes. 

🎧 Stay tuned for EP002 of the MMU Podcast as we launch into Part I of the 5-part MMU Bootcamp dedicated to June's focus on Men's Mental Health Awareness, The Very Real-World Consequences of Mental Masturbation.

👉🏾 Remember to subscribe and take a minute to rate and review so we can get the word out and help more of our Brothers Muscle-Up their lives.

👊🏾 Shout-Out to our Trainer of the Day:

• The Masked Masculinity Channel on YouTube
• James Clear, author of Atomic Habits

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What exactly is Mental Masturbation? 

• It’s listening to podcasts passively versus immediately implementing what you learn
• It’s being part of a men’s group where you talk about your problems versus what you’ve attempted to do to solve them
• It’s writing in your men's or gratitude journal about your thoughts and feelings so you can manage the stress of being a man versus writing out the action steps necessary to deal with your very real-world problems

Long story short, Male Mental Masturbation is knowing what to do but not doing what you know, and talking the talk without walking the walk.

It's like going to the gym but not actually working out because you've convinced yourself (with a lot of help from society) that getting to the gym is good enough.

That all ends here!

As you'll soon discover, every episode of the MMU Podcast delivers what you'll come to know as the PodWod, aka your Podcast Workout of the Day. You'll get specific questions and actions - exercises with sets and reps - so you can crush it both inside and outside the gym.

If you're a man who is looking to Muscle-Up in every area of life, hit subscribe, stay tuned, and answer the only question that will matter going forward - How do YOU MMU?

Stay tuned for the first official MMU Podcast Bootcamp, a 5-part series specifically designed for June, which is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month:

• Part I - Are You Guilty of Mental Masturbation?  
• Part 2 - Top 5 Hidden Symptoms of Mental Masturbation 
• Part 3 - The 3 Big Lifts for Overcoming Mental Masturbation
• Part 4 - Developing Your Own Mental Health & Fitness Program 
• Part 5 - The Top 3 Supplements for Optimizing Your Mental Health & Fitness Program
  
  

Thanks for checking out the podcast, and I sincerely hope to connect with you on the inside. 

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EP119 - This will be the last episode of Inspired By Impact ever!

Why? There are three reasons that I will summarize with three quotes, all of which I will dive into detail about in today's episode.

Quote #1 - "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority it’s time to pause and reflect.” - Mark Twain

Long Story Short: I'm tired of being on the side of the majority and it's about fucking time to switch things up.

Quote #2 (two-parter) - “Would you consume your own content? If not, don’t post it. It’s just the easiest way to work out whether or not what you’re producing is something that you should continue producing.” - Chris Williamson, Modern Wisdom #742

"Why don’t I do something different instead? It’s a very good strategy to chase not what other people are doing but what you want to see." - Gurwinder Bhogal, Modern Wisdom #742

Long Story Short: I'm no longer inspired by Inspired By Impact so it's time to switch gears to what has always and will always inspire me. Complete details in the episode.

Quote #3 - "I have a vision of starting a conversation that becomes a movement." - Greg McKeown, Essentialism

Long Story Short: While I can't deny that men's mental health is critical, it's no longer the message I feel compelled to be an advocate for. There is a new message that I have had on the back burner for years that has finally boiled over. Again, details in today's episode.

Lastly, thanks to everyone who listened to the show and supported me along the way. It's not hyperbole to state that imagining you on the other end getting something from this content kept me going far longer than I would have ever on my own.

Stay tuned for what's coming next, and as always...

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EP118 - If you suffer from depression, what do you wish people would stop doing that you don't have the heart to tell them but wish somebody would?

For those of us who have a very intimate and long-term relationship with depression, it can be hard to communicate with others about what's going on for you, what you need, and what pisses you off.

I've been in an almost constant state of depression for about the past month now, and while I know my loved ones only want to help, there are certain things I wish they would either do or stop doing because they don't fucking help and usually only trigger me to feel worse.

But it can be hard to tell the people you love to fuck off politely, so let me do that for you.

Today, I am hoping to accomplish three things:

1 - If you suffer from depression, you'll probably be able to relate to some of the things I am experiencing, and it's always nice to know that you're not alone

2 - If you have difficulty communicating with the people who love you about how they can support you, this may help

3 - If you're someone who wants to know how you can better support your loved ones who suffer from depression, it's better you hear this from me than from them

WARNING - Today might get a little dark so if you're a sunshine and rainbows type of person, you'll especially want to stick around so you can hear about how the other half lives.

DISCLAIMER - I am not a medical professional or psychologist so everything I share is from my personal experience. Be sure to seek professional support to ensure you get the help you need.

🤔 HOW DO YOU MMU?

• To get a FREE copy of the MMU Blueprint, click here to become a Premium Member and I'll shoot you the digital copy so you can start moving from inspiration to integration and Ignite the Impact you wish to see in your world

 📖 RESOURCES 

• Notable Quotables by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Mastery of Love
• Tara Brach's book Radical Acceptance

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What do you do when you hit rock bottom?

How do you get yourself to do the shit you know you need to do but have no fucking idea how to get yourself to do it? What can you do to begin digging yourself out of your self-made pit to gain the clarity and confidence you need to get your shot together and finally start taking steps in the right direction?

Yeah...today is going to be a deep dive into the world of PURPOSE and how suffering with depression can keep us from knowing and fulfilling our purpose.

Today is my Day Zero - the day where I (hopefully) can pull my head out of my ass and get back on track with actually living a life worth living.

I hope you enjoy it, but more importantly, hope you can see or hear yourself in my pain so that you realize one of the most important truths there is; you are not alone.

🤔 HOW DO YOU MMU?

• To get a FREE copy of the MMU Blueprint, click here to become a Premium Member and I'll shoot you the digital copy so you can start moving from inspiration to integration and Ignite the Impact you wish to see in your world

 📖 RESOURCES 

• Notable Quotables by Seth Godin, This Is Marketing
• Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, Ph.D.
• Simon Sinek's Ted Talk How Great Leaders Inspire Action

What are YOU training for?

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"Remember...it's not the mountains ahead of you to climb that wear you out. It's the pebble in your shoe."

What is the ONE PERSISTENT PROBLEM you've been facing for months or perhaps years that you can't get past no matter how much you try?

For me, it's breaking through on a BUSINESS level - being afraid to take my products, services, and myself to market.

What is it for you? 

Specifically, which area of the PREP Work - Purpose, Relationships, Emotional, or Physical - have you been struggling with for as long as you can remember, and you're completely dumbfounded on what the problem is, let alone what to do about it?

Before you listen to today's edition of MMU Monday, pause for a moment and ask yourself what is the pebble in your shoe that is wearing you down and what is one empowering truth you can remind yourself of to remove that pebble every time it pops back in your shoe? 

🤔 HOW DO YOU MMU?

• To get a FREE copy of the MMU Blueprint, click here to become a Premium Member and I'll shoot you the digital copy so you can start moving from inspiration to integration and Ignite the Impact you wish to see in your world

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Brother Philip inspired today's episode. Philip is my Physique Engineer (aka Nutrition Coach), and I highly recommend you give him a follow
  • On IG 
  • His Podcast (Apple | Spotify)
  • His Website 

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EP117 - The number one regret of the dying is, "I wish I had lived a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."

I can't even quantify how much time I waste worrying about what others think of me, what other people think I should do, or basing what I should do on what other people are doing, all of which are the perfect road map to regretting the life I live.

All I can do is reflect on some of my regrets and develop small, specific, and simple steps to leverage the lessons within those regrets.

That being said...I hope you enjoy today's episode, and that one if not many of the actions I am committed to taking will inspire you to Ignite the Impact you wish to see in your world.


🎙QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT!

This Episode Is Brought to You By...

• The 2% Solution Podcast with my Brother Dai Manuel. Check out Dai on Apple and Spotify

🤔 HOW DO YOU MMU?

• To get a FREE copy of the MMU Blueprint, click here to become a Premium Member and I'll shoot you the digital copy so you can start moving from inspiration to integration and Ignite the Impact you wish to see in your world

👊🏾 SHOUT-OUT TO

• My Brothers who inspired this episode in so many ways, and continue to inspire me daily
  • Philip Pape - IG | Podcast (Apple | Spotify) | Website 
  • Allan Friedman - IG 
  • Paul Salter - IG
  • Dai Manuel - IG | Website | Podcast (Apple | Spotify) 

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