The MentalEdge Podcast

There are few words more powerful in a mans life than to hear that he is highly respected. As young men we are told that this thing which is so important to us has to be earned. It seems love is supposed to be unconditional yet respect is very conditional. At times we have gone to great lengths to facilitate being respected and sometimes we have done things we regretted when we felt dis-respected!...

Attention...Ladies and Children..this episode is not for you...Men only please. Fernando and I think Its time to get back to the Man topics that made this show great. So what do we do?..We tackle the one topic nobody will dare touch. Beating your Meat...Like Fernando says..this was a tough one to talk about but..this is why we do this show. Listen to this no holds barred conversation about this ta...

Sometimes the tried and true method just doesn't fit. You may have had success as a parent and watched your oldest child stand on the podium and accept the spelling bee trophy only to find that for you second child, reading doesn't come easy. In this example a blanket approach to parenting  might fall short.  Yet this same child who struggles to spell and read seems to be able to play th...

What is the Trifecta of Feelz ...The MentalEdge breaks it down for ya!  #1. There is the way you Spiritually feel which is your current closeness to God..its the pinnacle of course and if you don't get that point right you will never "feel complete". #2. The Mental Emotional Side, that if not kept in check will derail you in infinite ways and leave you wondering why you're alon...

What does success look like to you? In the beginning of this Interview Marco turned the question back on me because it's an important question to him and Delia and he wanted to make sure we weren't getting it twisted. It was an easy question to answer though, because we felt like we were sitting across from  success.  Fernando bounced off of that defining moment and we began to breakdown...

MentalEdge Nation your about to meet one of the most inspirational Entrepreneurs that has ever appeared on our show.  Mr. Roy the Photographer Serafin. You don't want to miss a minute of our conversation with this fascinating creative mind. During our conversation both Fernando and I felt like we should have been paying Roy for some of his secrets.  But he was as generous as ever. Why, becaus...

Welcome to a new MentalEdge Episode Series we like to call Quickies. These EPICsodes are shorter, bitesized, highly concentrated conversational snacks. Just like snacks,  they can get randomly consumed as they randomly drop.  We sincerely hope you enjoy this tasty conversation about the power of Men being courageous enough to compliment each other. No need to explain any further...just click and l...

And...We're Back! The MentalEdge Podcast has so much to share with its listeners this season. We have a new location, we have a new Sponsor, we have brand new gear and and we can't wait to get it pop'n as the episodes start drop'n. So have listen to this quick Episode and trust that although a lot has changed one thing hasn't...we are still both very good looking and...we...

In the middle of the pandemic this entrepreneur knew he couldn’t just simply hole up and ride out the storm. That’s not what makes him special. Deep down he knew that the members of his awesome health club would be loyal to him and return as soon as it was safe. So he decided to take advantage of the down time to make their return even more special. But it wasn’t going to be cheap. Regardless of t...

The word Forging was used in the Episode title for a reason. Its Because the best version of you is found in the fire. We talk about it all the time but we felt it was super important to emphasize the mental aspect of the battle with its very own episode. Its the mind that seems to get fatigued and then, that translates into physical, emotional and spiritual defeat. So get your mind right to get y...

This Episode is World Changing. Depression is a silent killer amongst men because it capitalizes on the fact that we often struggle to confess we're dealing with it. Why, because this is an illness that makes us feel lonely and lost as we seek isolation so we won't be discovered as "weak". It's a reciprocal nightmare. Throw Christianity into the mix and guess what...it som...

Jimmy James Bannister is a man who understands what makes him tic. He is focused sometimes to a fault. He engrosses himself in the task at hand and becomes almost obsessed with progressing. He decided a long time ago that it didn't matter if a degree wasn't hanging on his wall in a perfect picture frame. Oh it might some day. He just knows deep down, to be successful..Hard work trumps pa...

Many Men define themselves by what they do for a living, yet most men have chosen to err on the side of provision. Let's just say..a-lot a dudes aren't exactly holding down their dream Jobs... sometimes this leaves them believing that they have compromised their dreams for a paycheck. They start to believe that they've sold themselves out and that they have squandered their gifts. M...

Flaws Flaws Flaws..I don't know about you..but I'm full of em. But at the MentalEdge we've come to realize that WE get to choose how much power those "flaws" have over us. And to take it to a whole new level that most men cant even fathom...a straight up divine epiphany...we are starting to believe, that flaws are actually essential to development.  Listen to Pastor and Fr...

You're In your 40s now or pretty dang close. You seem to have most things figured out or at least you're well on your way.... But just in case, here are 5 things we think our close friends and MentalEdgers aughta know fo sho before they hit the Big Four Ohhhh. So sit back, relax and soak these 5 tips in and let em marinate.  5 Life Lessons You Should Know Before 40!!!!

The MentalEdge sits down with another amazing man of God and asks an important question.  Pastor Sam, "How does a person know when it's time to go?" Wow what a doozy right....you might be asking yourself this very question right now...yes this episode is for you! Sometimes we stay too long, sometimes we leave too early. Worse even still, sometimes we spend an eternity wondering if w...

Is it possible that the reluctance to say the word "no" in your life might be weighing you down. Its seems like counter intuitive advice for a Podcast that's all about growth through service but ask yourself one simple question. "Is it possible that your passion and your purpose which are both worthy of your Yes's, are suffering from not getting the attention they deserve...

So what are the odds that Fernando and I both experienced the very same parenting epiphany in the same week. Yup..we sure did and we decided it was no coincidence. Are you a parent who is deeply involved with your Kids athletic or academic life and do you catch yourself wearing your "in the moment" dissapointment on your shirt sleeve? Have you blurted out the wrong, hardly inspirational,...

The MentalEdge sat down with Jays soon to be Son In law Alex Campe. that's right, He's trapped between two seasoned men who are close to his soon to be bride...but have no fear, we have the best of intentions.  We're actually big Fans of this Stellar young man. According to Alex Its a story as old as time..boy meets gurl, and then , Alex's version goes like this....she relentle...

Verdell TSO Gray stepped into the MentalEdge Studio and didn't miss a beat..Why was it so easy for him...cuz the studio and stage are exactly where Verdell feels comfortable. His mind was made for it. Verdell is a highly accomplished gospel Rapper with chart toping hits speckled throughout his career.  Verdell's Nickname is TSO.  Whats that stand for?...it stands for..." Totally Sol...

Even in the Middle of our conversation you can see Tyrus thinking about his next move. And hes made a lot of amazing moves in his young life. "With risk comes reward" he says, with the greatest of confidence. A confidence born out of an innate focus the was a direct gift from God. "I was lucky" he says..It's not that I didn't have to work, "just lucky that I reco...

We know, its happened countless times. You find this person that seems to inspire you. There's usually something charismatic about way they talk, the way they walk, or the way they light up the room. It just seems like their life is flawless...then boom, you find out the dirty truth. The scandalous details of disappointment. Sadly, all is not what it seemed to be. But when you think about it,...

Look Out Ladies, Here We Come. We've decided to be un-applogectcally Masculine. But fear not, because despite a plethora of bad examples in our past, we really feel like we're on the right path this time. In the absence of good male influence we were left stabbing in the dark to find out who we were supposed to be. This has left the door open for influence that although truly appreciated...

This Episode is inspired by one of Fernandos  #ChampionMind...a daily inspirational social media post. Fernando writes..."its Easier to Look the Part, than to Have the Right Heart" . Wow right..its a statement that ignited a great conversation between Fernando and Jay. So Please sit back relax, enjoy your commute to GrindVille and get some of this good convo flowing through your MENtal M...

He's spent the last 30 years of his life perfecting the ability to observe and report. He's a self proclaimed sponge that soaks up the unfiltered details of a great story in the making and then with one impressive 1000 word squeeze, delivers an unforgettable Mental Mosaic. Thats why he's perfect for the MentalEdge Hot Seat. You can hear tale tell signs of Jerrys story telling gift e...