Loving Goliath

Emotional regulation is something we talk about often here on the pod, but is retaining a sense of authentic masculinity while being sensitive enough to effectively regulate emotions even possible? If so, how? Let's talk about it! The EveryDay Guy journal is finally available for purchase and we couldn't be more excited! Head on over to https://a.co/d/6Ei00lT to get your copy, or visit our website...

How can you experience a sense of peace and create space away from the bombardment of endless distraction? Is it possible to truly embody peace in today's world full of non-stop activity and stimulation from all sides, and how important is it actually to be grounded in a sense of internal peace? All this and more in this latest episode! Don't forget if you need support, advice, or just a f...

So often we can call into the trap of what we SHOULD be doing. We should be hitting X, Y and Z milestones by this age, that age. The pressure to keep up with the Joneses can be overwhelming, and where are you supposed to find time to be a whole, self-actualized person in between it all? Or is it selfish to pursue passion when you have responsibilities to attend to? All this and more in this latest...

This one might be a tough one, and not just because we were a little silly at the start, but because we got completely off topic into territory that is SO important, and somehow we've not talked about it until now. We talk so much about self-love, self-acceptance, but how do you muster up the will to love yourself when you don't even think you're worthy of it? When all you can see is a...

With Bell Let's Talk Day coming up January 22nd, we sat down for a conversation around the yearly occasion, what it means to support those who need our help, and how much being there for a friend, family member, co-worker or a stranger can truly mean. Check out https://letstalk.bell.ca/ to learn more, to participate, or do donate to support Canadian youth in need of these projects and programs...

In this first conversation of 2025 (Yaaaay!) we're chatting a bit about how guys are supposed to navigate the barrage of mixed messages coming in from the media, peer groups, the women whose attention they may be vying for, parents, and so many others. What IS expected of guys, and how can you possibly hope to define yourself when there are so many different expectations coming at you from all dif...

Hey friends, miss us?! It's Ben and Willow back again as we lead into 2025, and we've been on a bit of a break working on some stuff behind the scenes, but we're back and we missed you all a ton! More new episodes on the way, but as we lead into 2025, we're talking about using journaling as a tool to notice your life - noticing trends, what makes you feel good about yourself, what makes you happy...

This week we're unpacking our last episode with Ivory Smith, Ben's sister and Willow's aunt! It's a continuation of a much larger conversation, so make sure to go back and listen to part 1! In this episode we're talking about how we cope with childhood trauma as an adult, the ways people process discomfort and unsafety, and so much more! Check out our Instagram, see what we&#39...

It's been a long time coming on this second part of Ben's conversation with his sister Ivory on overcoming family trauma, but this was a massive conversation and, in parts, pretty heavy. Enjoy this extended episode where they discuss at greater depths the trials someone in a deep depression might face, how to alter one's perspective, coming to terms with your circumstance and rising above not just...

This week we're talking about last week's episode, featuring Men's Health Magazine's Ultimate Guy of 2023, Corwyn Collier! As a long-time follower of this ultimate guy contest it's been so exciting and amazing to see all the results come out and all the amazing guys that have been involved. If nothing else inspires you about 2023, let it be that wonderful and healed men like Corwyn are out there d...

Many of you have watched Ben's journey in the Men's Ultimate Guy contest, going from 'wouldn't it be neat' to 'oh my gosh we might actually get this'. While Ben didn't quite make top 3, he sat down with someone who not only made top 3, but was named this year's Ultimate Guy; Corwyn Collier!  You've seen him on the cover of Men's Health, but now we get to sit down and learn a bit more about wh...

This week we're talking about our episode with the AMAZING James Gardiner, Author of All In With Love: My Journey to the Hero Within!  Watch the full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5xjZYgJVMk&t You can grab yourself a copy over at his website, https://www.theherowithin.ca/book.html Check out our Instagram, see what we're up to over on our website, or email us if you need to...

We're so excited to at last bring you this awesome episode with friend of Loving Goliath, James Gardiner! You've seen him before, he's not only a friend of the podcast but also his inner child and Trainer Ben's have always gotten along famously. Join us now to talk about James' own book, All In With Love: My Journey To The Hero Within where he shares with us the highs and lows of writing it, his f...

We're so thrilled to announce that at long last Facing Goliath, a trilogy you've heard us talk about on the podcast more than once, is on its way to being available for purchase! Listen in on this episode where we talk about what the book is about, how it was written, key points and who Facing Goliath is really for.  You can read the first chapter over on our site, https://thegoliathfoundatio...

This week we're talking about our episode with Ruta Stasiunaite, whose work you can check out here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningsuccess HUGE thanks to our new sponsors, Go Primal Apparel! Use our code GOLIATH10 for 10% off your entire purchase at www.goprimalusa.com/ ! Thank you again, Go Primal! We'd also like to thank our new sponsors, NUNU Bioceuticals! Using our code BENJAMINSMITH at checkout...

This week we got to hear from the amazing ball of sunshine that is Ruta Stasiunaite! She's a transformational mindset coach, and you can probably see why; her perspective on mindset is awesome, and totally aligned with Ben's own thoughts on the subjects of manifestation, which can be a bit of a tricky subject with the rest of us(aka Willow).  Check out what Ruta is up to in the world: https:/...

This week we're talking about our episode with Jefferson Roc of EIMHE!  HUGE thanks to our new sponsors, Go Primal Apparel! Use our code GOLIATH10 for 10% off your entire purchase at www.goprimalusa.com/ ! Thank you again, Go Primal! We'd also like to thank our new sponsors, NUNU Bioceuticals! Using our code BENJAMINSMITH at checkout you can get 10% off your new favourite bioceuticals at www....

We are back with another episode and I could not be more excited. Although I was totally waking up at the start of it, this conversation with the amazing Jefferson Roc not only woke me right up, but got me fired up and excited about the future of technology and mental health!   Check out the amazing AI that is EIMHE over at https://eimhe.me/ and find out more about this awesome up and comer i...

Today we're talking about episode 73 with Mandy McIntyre talking about suicide rates in the construction industry, recognizing warning signs, the all-over boost that good mental health brings and more! HUGE thanks to our new sponsors: Go Primal Apparel! Use our code GOLIATH10 for 10% off your entire purchase at https://www.goprimalusa.com/ ! Thank you again, Go Primal!  And NUNU Bioceuticals!...

At long last we're thrilled to welcome Mandy McIntyre to the podcast! Mandy McIntyre of Level Up Consultants has seen the devastating effects of struggling mental health in the industry. For ten years she worked in the roofing industry before making a passionate switch to the mental health industry in the form of consulting.   Together, she and Ben talk about Construction Suicide Prevention W...

We told you there was something new on the way, and here it is!  Welcome to our first unpacking video! Are you excited? Me too! We'll be unpacking each episode together the week after, whether it's an interview or just a regular degular Ben & Willow convo. Today we're talking about episode 72 with Ivory Smith on overcoming family trauma, starting with my dad revealing how he and my mom th...

In part one of this second conversation with Ben's sister Ivory, the two of them dive deeper into the long-term effects of trauma in the home and how one goes about overcoming it. Despite the two sharing a similarly unsafe and unsupported upbringing, Ben and Ivory have both dealt differently with the traumas they endured during childhood. After years of reconciling, coming to terms and changing ba...

Does size matter? Well, does it? Our guest today, adult film star Erik Everhard, answers the question definitively once and for all! Together, he and Ben discuss a broad range of men’s mental and sexual health topics from healthy relationships with women, competence leading to confidence, fact and fiction of the adult film industry and how a performance coach like Erik can improve your game both i...

This week we got to talk with the amazing Shan Foster. He is the co-founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC, where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education, training, and execution. In this conversation he and Ben got to dive deep into the topic of violence against women and girls, how a parent or mentor can equip their young men and boys to be advocates fo...

Ian Hill joins us on the podcast today to talk about popping the hood and showing the world what's really going on inside the life of a suicidal man. From highly traditionally successful man to inspirational world record setter, he shares the lessons he's learned about speaking out, what Manning Up truly means and what it takes to save a life. Ian is currently on a journey to be the world's oldest...