ManTalks Podcast

We've all been there before. You are doing so well with your positive habits until you go on vacation or head out on a work trip. Connor has some great tips you can use to stay on track no matter where in the world you are. Subscribe on iTunes , SoundCloud , Stitcher Radio , TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please l...

Jason MacKenzie is going to teach you How to be a Stronger, Wiser & More Courageous FatherJason MacKenzie draws from his experience as a survivor of his wife's battle with bipolar disorder and subsequent suicide and has overcome a decade-long battle with alcohol. But he has finally become the father his kids have always deserved. By being vulnerable, he is helping his daughters to use his expe...

Wow...what a week.  But there's no better time than the present to take a step back and assess how to handle things. Are you going to let it get to you? Inspired by this blog post from Mindful Magazine Roger shares their 10 steps to a more mindful response to bad news (if that's how you're feeling).  BTW - these tips can be applied to any facet of your life where you could use a little more resili...

The Minimalists are dedicated to living a little bit more simply in your lives and creating room for all the things that don't require a purchase or don't need to be plugged in. It's about living a more meaningful life with less stuff in your life. It's a refreshing way to think about your life. These guys have written awesome books . They have an incredible blog . They have a podcast and they jus...

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take time to pay respect and express a whole lot of gratitude to our solders on Veterans Day/Remembrance Day. - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks (we’re launching our 2nd event in Miami on November 21 ).    Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitte...

We were introduced to Johnny Berba through a fan of the show. He said “you gotta check out this pickup artist who quit the industry to focus on self love and healing emotional trauma.” We were skeptical to say the least but when we watched the videos we were sent everything changed. Now he’s a dating and life coach that can teach you how to attract people naturally - no tricks, no lures, no manipu...

It's time for a midweek check in where we: - Take questions from our community about men and the increasing suicide rate - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks (we’re launching in Calgary and Ottawa). Listen in for the dates.  Subscribe on iTunes , SoundCloud , Stitcher Radio , TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   Did you enjoy the pod...

What does it mean to live a good life? How does the work you do and the life you live reflect who you are? On today’s episode, Jonathan Fields shares insights about all of this from his new book How To Live A Good Life, which is based off of the 100's of conversations he has had with inspiring individuals on his #1 rated podcast .  Subscribe on iTunes , SoundCloud , Stitcher Radio , TuneIn For mor...

It's time for a midweek check in where we:  - Take questions from our community about men and how to deal with grief - Update the community on what's going on with ManTalks - Give you a call to action to check in on your goals this week    Subscribe on iTunes , SoundCloud , Stitcher Radio , TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Did you enjoy the podcast?...

Chris Voss was the FBI's lead hostage negotiator. In this episode you'll learn how you can apply the same skills he used to negotiate with bank robbers and terrorists to your everyday life. Life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for: buying a car, negotiating a salary, buying a home, renegotiating rent, deliberating with your partner. Taking emotional intelligence and intuition to...

On today's episode we talk about how you can wake up, liberate yourself from illusory beliefs and stories (because we all have them) and live a life of authenticity.  We were so luck to get a chance to talk to Miguel Ruiz Jr. You probably know his father, who wrote the book The Four Agreements . Miguel has taken the wisdom of his father and grandmother to build an incredible life, and much of his...

The ManTalks Podcast - 64: Dr Randy Paterson Dr Randy Paterson knows all about how to be miserable. In this interview, Roger and Dr Paterson outline some of the 40 specific behaviours and habits, which-if followed-are sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness. On the other hand, if you do the opposite, you can join the ranks of happy people everywhere.   Subscribe on iTunes , SoundCloud , Stitcher...

The ManTalks Podcast - 63: Joe Solmonese Joe Solmonese is a fighter. Just ask President Obama (we talk about this in the interview).  Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign (the largest LGBT civil rights organization in the United States) became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political change. By using the anger raging from the social...

Did you know you can learn the best time to eat lunch, ask for a raise, have sex, write a novel, take your meds and more?  In this episode Roger talks to Dr. Michael Breus . Dr. Breus is a sleep specialist and has written a new book called The Power of When - its currently the #1 book on Amazon in the Time Management category.  In The Power of When Dr. Breus talks about chronotypes. What is a chro...

This is a huge episode! Its going on the "did we really just get to talk to him?" shelf.  If you have never heard of Mark Manson before then get ready.  For decades we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. But those days are over. “Fuck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest; sometimes things are fucked up and we have to live with it.” For the past few year...

In this episode, Dr. Michael Olpin (author Unwind!: 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life) shares with Roger how you can optimize your body, heart, mind, and soul, recognizing that any and all of these dimensions of your life affect your anxiety level. Its an awesome interview that shows you how to take charge of your life and how to make better choices that will prevent stress in the first place. ...

Jordan Bower is a strategic storyteller and corporate intimacy expert. In his role he helps companies build a clear, human and emotionally powerful story that purposefully and strategically connects, motivates and inspires. In this week's episode of the ManTalks podcast we tap into Jordan's expertise to help you deepen your relationships and craft your story by learning all about Jordan's walk (ye...

Can you imagine being in the 6th grade and learning that your mother has been murdered? Fast forward to when you are an adult. Can you imagine not only forging the killer but save his life? Then can you imaging inviting him on stage with you in front of hundreds of people? Today's guest did all of this and it is a true honour to get a chance to speak with him on the ManTalks Podcast . This week we...

We love talking about Success on the ManTalks Podcast . In today’s episode Connor talks with Steve Sims. If you have never heard of Steve he is the founder of Bluefish , a very successful, exclusive luxury concierge service for the elite. His daily life includes helping clients craft incredible experiences including a live underwater tour of the Titanic, a flight to space, red carpet events and su...

Giovanni Marsico is a talent scout, social entrepreneur, and connector of superheroes. He is the founder of Archangel, a private membership community filled with mission-driven entrepreneurs who are passionate about philanthropy. Giovanni discusses predictions in the entrepreneurship space for the next 10-15 years, how people can find their own personal superpower, and so much more!    Key Takeawa...

Derek Kief is an astronomer at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, located in British Columbia, Canada. Both Connor and Roger sort of nerd out on this podcast with their guest, but it provides the listeners with some great knowledge as to what's out there―beyond our planet. Derek says that our space programs are the only things that countries from all over the world agree on. He believes that when we eve...

Tim JP Collins is an expert on anxiety and runs The Anxiety Podcast. His mission is simple: less anxiety, more life. Tim used to suffer regularly with anxiety and panic attacks, but understood that he had to move past this as it was draining him mentally and physically. Now, he teaches those around him how they can overcome their anxiety, with or without prescription medicine.   Key Takeaways: [4:...

Zachary Stockill is an award-winning Canadian researcher, writer, podcaster, and educator. Zachary is the author of Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy and discusses with Roger a lot of the shame men experience when trying to find resources or help to overcome their irrational jealousy. Zachary knows the subject all too well because he too was once a man who obsessed over his then-girlfriend's past. D...

Julian Treasure is a sought-after and top-rated international speaker. Collectively his five TED talks on various aspects of sound and communication have been viewed an estimated 30 million times. His latest talk, How to speak so that people want to listen, is in the rare group that has over 10 million views on TED alone, putting it in the top 20 TED talks of all time. Julian discusses how to beco...

Connor Beaton does a solo show to answer some of his listeners’ common questions. He discusses how he prepared for his TED talk, the elements of what makes a good talk, and then dives further into how he and his team built such a strong community at ManTalks. Towards the tail end of the show, Connor reminds the audience on the importance of staying focused and limiting your distractions as you try...