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Welcome to the very first guest episode of The Upgraded Man Podcast. Host Chris Anderson sits down with Dr. Bobby Shelton, a researcher and speaker on self-leadership theory, for a conversation about what it actually takes for a man to like himself again, and why so many high-achieving men are quietly running on empty.
Bobby opens up about the morning he sat in a chair for an hour and a half, refusing to stand until he gave himself permission to start liking who he was. He shares how a wife's blunt comment, 180 pounds of weight loss, a doctoral program he chose because he hated reading, and the funeral of yet another friend lost to suicide led him to a breaking point and a complete rebuild. The conversation moves into Bobby's signature framework, easy hard versus hard hard, and why most men exhaust themselves on the wrong battles.
In this episode:
Connect with Dr. Bobby Shelton through Self Leadership Lab, available on YouTube, Apple, and major platforms, and on LinkedIn. His website and email are open for anyone who wants to start the work.
Subscribe to The Upgraded Man Podcast for weekly conversations built for men who refuse to be complacent.
This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.
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⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest
⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ [email protected]
Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.
The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast.
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Welcome to the very first guest episode of The Upgraded Man Podcast. Host Chris Anderson sits down with Dr. Bobby Shelton, a researcher and speaker on self-leadership theory, for a conversation about what it actually takes for a man to like himself again, and why so many high-achieving men are quietly running on empty.
Bobby opens up about the morning he sat in a chair for an hour and a half, refusing to stand until he gave himself permission to start liking who he was. He shares how a wife's blunt comment, 180 pounds of weight loss, a doctoral program he chose because he hated reading, and the funeral of yet another friend lost to suicide led him to a breaking point and a complete rebuild. The conversation moves into Bobby's signature framework, easy hard versus hard hard, and why most men exhaust themselves on the wrong battles.
In this episode:
Connect with Dr. Bobby Shelton through Self Leadership Lab, available on YouTube, Apple, and major platforms, and on LinkedIn. His website and email are open for anyone who wants to start the work.
Subscribe to The Upgraded Man Podcast for weekly conversations built for men who refuse to be complacent.
This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.
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⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms
⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest
⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ [email protected]
Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.
The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.