Always Evolving with Coach Mike Bayer

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites his longtime friend, Joslyn DeFreece to the show to join him and Tony Directs for a candid conversation about pronoun use. Mike met Joslyn in rehab years ago when Joslyn was Jason. Joslyn explains why she chose to medically transition and what the experience has been like for her. Mike, Josyln and Tony talk about the binary gender system, the...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites celebrity tattoo artist Scott Campbell to the studio to join him and Tony Directs for a fascinating conversation about the future of the art world. Scott explains why he feels so passionately about the NFT, why he thinks it is the way of the future, and why he’s convinced it has the power to change everything about his craft! https://www.saved...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites professional skateboarder and bestselling author of Dreamseller and The Streets of Baltimore, Brandon Novak to the show to join him and Tony Directs for a conversation about how to change behaviors that are no longer working in your life. Brandon opens up about his struggle with addiction from ages 18-37, how he ended up broke and homeless, an...

On this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike breaks down why many of us have such a hard time accepting compliments. Mike talks through why we struggle to let compliments in and what it says about our own self-worth. Mike explains why accepting a compliment is a vulnerable act and rejecting a compliment is a selfish act that hurts ourselves and our relationships. Hear Tony Directs’ light bulb mo...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike sits down with Tony Directs for a very personal conversation about dealing with negative feedback after the Christian Walker episode. Coach Mike opens up about his response to being called “reprehensible” and what he learned after being unjustly attacked by a smear campaign years ago. He explains the mindset that protects him, the power of evidence-ba...

Can we have conversations with people who hold different opinions than we do? Or have we lost the ability to talk and truly listen to each other unless we agree with one another? In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites conservative internet personality, Christian Walker, to join him and Tony Directs for a no-holds-barred conversation about some of today’s hottest issues. Why does Ch...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites musician and YouTube star Johnny Orlando to the studio to have a conversation with him and Tony Directs about trust, loyalty, being an introvert, the meaning of success and dealing with disappointment and insecurity. Mike coaches Johnny and offers him real-world techniques to “flip his brain” so he can turn any obstacle into an opportunity. Li...

On this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites bestselling author of Built Through Courage, world-famous business and life coach Dave Hollis, to join him and Tony Directs in the studio to talk about how we can find the courage to live the lives we are meant to live. Dave opens up about the hardest period of his life- both personally and professionally- and the and the life-changing lessons...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike shares his top tools for overcoming rejection, imposter syndrome and toxic people. How do you move on when you feel devastated? What is the secret to managing feelings of not being good enough? How do you recognize when someone is toxic and how do you go from victim to victor in your life? Coach Mike answers all of these questions and gets vulnerable...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites model and influencer Zander Hodgson to the studio to have a conversation with him and Tony about how his Hollywood dreams compare to the reality he’s actually living. Zander opens up about how being gay has impacted his acting opportunities, what it’s like filming full nudity sex scenes, and his frustrations about booking jobs. Coach Mike offe...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites world-renowned life transformer, Shaun T, to join him and Tony Directs for a candid and revealing conversation about living authentically. Mike was excited to get to know Shaun and was blown away by how honest and open Shaun is about even the most painful parts of his life. Shaun shares his incredible story and how he has inspired people all o...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites a host of Craftopia and DIY expert Lauren Riihimaki to join him and Tony Directs in the studio to talk about the forces that pull us to stay the same and how to find the courage to evolve and change as people. Lauren opens up about making the difficult choice to lose followers in order to be more authentically herself and Mike offers up coachi...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites social media creator Sebastian Bails to join him and Tony Directs in the studio for a coaching session about how to be your true self. Sebastian opens up about the over-the-top character he created online and the fear and anxiety that holds him back from being his authentic self. Coach Mike pushes Sebastian to be brutally honest with himself s...

If you’ve ever had somebody make you feel bad about yourself, this episode is for you. Coach Mike welcomes the star of Dance Moms, Chloe Lukasiak, to the studio with him and Tony Directs for a coaching conversation about rebuilding your self-esteem. Chloe opens up about the pain she endured during and after the show, and Coach Mike offers tools, strategies, and humor to help leave the past behind...

Most people take up painting or golf as they get older, not Jiu-Jitsu. What made Mike decide to focus so much time and energy on learning Jiu-Jitsu and how has it helped him in his life? On today’s show Mike sits down with his Coach Cesar Predes and Tony Directs to share everything that happened in his first-ever Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Did he hurt himself? Did he win or lose? And most importantly,...

Why are we so uptight about sex? Are we really meant to be monogamous? What does it mean to be monogamish or to have a free relationship? Why is sex so connected to shame? In today’s episode, Coach Mike has a revealing conversation with sexologist and intimacy expert Shan Boodram and Tony Directs about masturbation, learning to have good sex, why we judge each other, and so much more. Stay tuned t...

Do you consider yourself a creative person? Have you ever thought about creating your own content? In today’s show influencer Adam Waheed breaks down what he does in order to make millions as an online content creator. How does he constantly come up with ideas? What does it mean to post on all 7 surfaces and why is it sometimes so frustrating? What is the psychology of online content and gaining f...

Have you ever thought about helping people as a profession? Did you ever consider that you might be an amazing life coach? Being a life coach in one of the fastest emerging professions in the Helping industry. I sit down with my good friend, Cynthia Garcia, who understands this business better than anyone I know. You may be someone who could be helping others today and not even know it. Listen and...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike invites K-Pop star Amber Liu into the studio with him and Tony Directs for a fascinating and personal conversation about K-Pop life and moving forward with passion and purpose. Amber opens up about getting recruited to be a K-Pop star, the grind of the lifestyle, her decision to leave her label, her struggles with her mental health and disordered eati...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike opens up and answers all of the questions you asked him on his socials. He talks about the shocking moment he knew it was time for him to get sober, why he is still single, how he finds balance in his life, what he is looking for in a romantic partner, and which kind of speedo is his favorite. Stay tuned for Coach Mike’s response when Tony Directs rea...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike welcomes his neighbors Jack Della Famina and Nathan Katz into the studio with him and Tony Directs for a live mindset/business coaching session. Jack and Nathan are best friends who are just about to open a restaurant, Bravo Toast, specializing in gourmet avocado toast. Coach Mike takes Nathan and Jack through a series of unique exercises and challeng...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike welcomes musician and social media influencer Andrea Russett to the studio with him and Tony Directs for an intimate conversation about reconnecting to life. Andrea opens up about being vulnerable online, jealousy and comparison, being attracted to both men and women, addiction, mental health, and the tendency to close herself off from others. Coach M...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike welcomes electronic artist, violinist, entertainer, and social media sensation Lindsey Stirling to the studio to join him and Tony Directs for a candid conversation about the struggle to stay relevant. Lindsey opens up about the humiliation she felt when she was kicked off of America’s Got Talent, the journey she’s had with her eating disorder, refram...

In this episode of “Always Evolving,” Coach Mike, Tony Directs, and Samson, program manager at CAST Centers, explore the question of why so many people feel the need to drink and use drugs when they celebrate. The three talk candidly about why people are afraid to show up as themselves, self-medicating social anxiety, how to have fun sober, finding your purpose when socializing, being comfortable...

In this episode of Always Evolving, Coach Mike welcomes MMA world champion, Ian McCall, to join him and Tony Directs in the studio to explore the question of whether or not this new trend of taking Ayahuasca is something we should all be considering. Ian talks openly about his traumatic past- his mother leaving, his drug and sex addiction, his violent history- and how the taking of psychedelics ha...