Building Better Humans Project

Finding Inspiration in Everyday Wisdom: The Power of Quotes In this uplifting episode of The Better Humans Project podcast, hosts Glenn and Mili Mayhem explore the transformative power of inspirational quotes and how they've influenced their personal journeys. The conversation takes a refreshing turn from previous episodes by focusing on positivity rather than negativity. From ancient wisdom about...

Breaking Through Mental Funk: Micro-Actions for Major Momentum Feeling stuck in a mental funk? This episode tackles the universal challenge of getting unstuck when motivation wanes. After receiving feedback from Wednesday's episode, host Glenn Azar shares seven practical strategies from a business-minded friend that can kickstart your momentum when you're feeling flat. These aren't just theoretica...

Building Better Humans: Navigating Mental Funk Ever feel like your mental energy has hit rock bottom, even when you're a personal development coach? In this candid episode, Ganesa opens up about his recent struggle with motivation and the mental "downshift" he's been experiencing. Despite almost taking a month-long break from the podcast, he decided to push through and share valuable insights on h...

From Negativity to Resilience: Building a Positive Legacy Are you ready to shift your focus from life's challenges to its possibilities? In this thought-provoking episode of The Building Better Humans Project podcast, hosts Glenn and Mili dive deep into the power of positive thinking while acknowledging life's inevitable hardships. The duo tackles the concept of resilience in everyday life, sharin...

The meanest people are often the weakest. Meanness is a mask for insecurity, not a sign of strength. Today we explore why people act this way, give real examples of strength through goodness, and practical tools so you can stay above the fray. [00:45] Meanness comes from fear, envy, and insecurity. It's a way to avoid facing your own shortcomings. Tearing others down doesn't build you up. [2:30] N...

Have you ever received nasty comments that try to bring you down? In this raw and honest episode, hosts Glenn and Mili openly address the barrage of negative messages they've received in recent months. Get ready for an insightful conversation around dealing with online haters. In the opening of the episode, Glenn and Mili share the lessons they've learned from receiving harsh criticism, like not l...

Do you struggle with enforcing standards because you're scared of rocking the boat? This raw and honest podcast tackles why we avoid conflict and how to stand tall in your values. Overview: In this podcast episode, Glenn shares a personal story of receiving toxic, anonymous messages from people he once considered close. He reflects on how this happened because he failed to enforce his standards an...

Today's episode of the Building Better Humans podcast is for those who are tired of mediocrity and ready to make big changes in just 6 months. In this motivational episode, Glenn outlines a 4-step plan to help you achieve more in the next 6 months than most people do in 6 years. He challenges listeners to wake up focused, set just 2-3 big goals, protect time and energy, and build disciplined routi...

Love, trauma, and letting go. Glenn and Mili tackle some tough relationship questions around supporting your partner, building resilience in kids, and dealing with past hurts. Glenn and Mili get real about trauma, expectations, and choosing happiness. Buckle up for a raw convo! 2:30 - Supporting your partner's passion even when it's tough to watch 7:15 - Building resilience in kids without being t...

What if facing your fears was the secret to building confidence and resilience? This episode unpacks a powerful mindset shift. In this episode of The Building Better Humans podcast, host Glenn shares a story about taking a group of young girls on a challenging hike to illustrate the importance of running toward challenges instead of away from them. He explains how facing difficulties head-on build...

In this episode of the Building Better Humans podcast, Glenn walks us through the three non-negotiable standards that legendary All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen used to take the team to unprecedented success. These principles apply to any team, family or organization looking to establish a winning culture. Glenn focuses this episode on upholding standards, arguing that "the standards you walk pas...

The Art of Staying Calm - How to Control Your Emotions In a heated parking dispute with the neighbors, Glenn and Mili show incredible restraint and emotional control. They share the lessons learned about owning your feelings, not letting others dictate your emotions, and tapping into your inner strength during conflict. Overview: In this raw and honest episode, Glenn and Mili recount a recent inci...

Snakes, Snakes Everywhere - But They Don't Have to Bite You Ever feel betrayed or hurt by someone close to you? In this episode, we explore how to stop chasing the "why" and start chasing your own healing. We've all been bitten emotionally before. But while our first instinct is to chase down the snake and demand an explanation, the truth is, closure comes from within. As the monk said, "Imagine b...

What if you could reprogram your mind to overcome fear, make better decisions, and build meaningful connections? This episode dives into 10 psychology hacks backed by science that you can start applying in your daily life. Learn simple but powerful ways to take control of your mindset, habits, and relationships. Overview: On this week's episode of the Building Better Humans podcast, Glenn Azar rev...

In this week's Mayhem Monday episode, Glenn and Mili share raw and honest lessons on living a fulfilled life, overcoming childhood trauma, and having the courage to chase big dreams. Glenn and Mili kick off the episode by sharing impactful lessons they've recently learned about themselves. This leads to an open discussion about childhood experiences, generational patterns, and the importance of co...

The path of greatest responsibility leads to meaning and growth. This podcast explores a powerful quote on how facing discomfort is the only way to level up in life. 2:30 - Peterson explains how mythology teaches us that heroes must leave their comfort zone and face the dragon to find the gold. This translates to modern life - we must face our fears and responsibilities to grow. 5:20 - Taking resp...

In a world of constant communication and outrage, how can we have better conversations? Ancient wisdom from Socrates provides a simple but powerful answer. This episode takes us back to ancient Greece, where Socrates shared a tool called the "Test of Three Sieves" that can help us have more thoughtful conversations in the modern digital age. By running our words through three filters - truth, kind...

Love and Relationships Put to the Test How much should you put up with in a relationship before calling it quits? What happens when your partner doesn't support your kids the way you'd hope? We tackle some tough relationship questions that have come in from listeners, offering our candid thoughts and advice. Get ready for an honest, at times uncomfortable, conversation around relationships and wha...

Are you choosing growth or comfort? This podcast challenges you to take ownership of your life by making intentional choices. In this episode, host Glenn challenges listeners to take responsibility for their current situation by making different choices. She acknowledges life can be hard but emphasizes we still have power in how we respond. Glenn urges listeners to have courage, start conversation...

Sometimes the problem isn't "out there" - it's within us. In this thought-provoking episode, host Glenn challenges us to take responsibility for our lives and stop blaming external factors. He shares an impactful Stephen Covey quote on owning our problems to unlock change. Glenn also draws on his experience leading personal growth retreats, noticing those who thrive take responsibility, while thos...

Love and Relationships: Can Others Make You Feel Things? In this week's episode of Mayhem Mondays, Glenn and Mili dive into a heated debate on whether others can make you feel certain emotions. They discuss past relationship experiences, emotional manipulation, conscious vs subconscious reactions, and more. Though they don't see eye to eye, their respectful disagreement makes for an insightful lis...

Make Space for Your Inner Lamb - Building Better Humans Sometimes you have to be a lion, so you can be the lamb you really are. What does comedian Dave Chappelle's powerful Mark Twain Award acceptance speech reveal about authenticity? In this week's episode, host Glenn Azar breaks down a pivotal quote and shares his own journey to self-acceptance. 00:45 - Dave Chappelle's reverence for comedy as a...

Powerful Friendship and Showing Up In this unscripted and raw episode, comedian Dave Chappelle delivers an emotional speech honoring his dear friend and mentor John Stewart at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony. Dave shares stories that illustrate John's kindness, leadership, humor and unwavering friendship over the years. He highlights John's courage in speaking truth to power, especially in the post...

This raw episode covers the hosts' experience helping an athlete who took advantage of their generosity. They share lessons learned about setting boundaries and spotting red flags in relationships. An insightful debate arises around whether you can control your own feelings or if others truly impact them. Key takeaways include recognizing patterns over words, how childhood wounds lead to people pl...

An inspiring podcast that challenges listeners to embrace hardship and lean into growth for the sake of building character. Overview: In this raw and direct episode, host Glenn Azar argues that the path of least resistance robs us of meaningful growth. He uses stories of athletes and corporate leaders to illustrate how we find our best selves during difficulty, not ease. Azar encourages listeners...