Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman

Cody Jefferson is a father, a life coach, and a former pastor who has overcome personal trauma and life-threatening illness to become a successful life coach and entrepreneur. Today, as the founder of the Embrace the Lion coaching program, Cody travels the country motivating good men to become great and have it all in life, love, and business.

Lon Stroschein is the founder of Normal 40, an executive coaching service that helps midlife men find greater clarity on what they want to do with the second half of their lives. As a 47-year-old father of three and a former corporate executive, Lon knows what it’s like to question the status quo and choose to start living more intentionally. Today, Lon helps executives, leaders, and business owne...

Chris Cason is a journalist who started his career covering the Chicago Bulls. Today, he writes about sports, fashion, health, and business, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, SLAM, HOOP, Muscle & Fitness, and Boardroom. Chris is particularly interested in the link between fitness and diet, and he’s the author of the Real Life Diet column in GQ, which de...

David Stewart is the founder of Ageist and an authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive the modern fifty-plus lifestyle. David’s work is frequently featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Forbes, and he is regularly called upon to speak at events and conferences. Prior to creating Ageist, David spent thirty years traveling the world as a photographer and producing award-winning ima...

Todd Abrams is a serial entrepreneur, a former Men’s Physique competitor, and the CEO and co-founder of Icon Meals. He’s also a committed family man, a skilled networker, and a life-long learner who aims to get a little bit better every day. Todd keeps himself in incredible shape through a combination of healthy eating, intermittent fasting, and working out with legendary bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn....

Josh Linkner is a father of four, a five-time tech entrepreneur, and the number one most-booked innovation keynote speaker on the planet. As well as being a professional jazz guitarist, Josh is a venture capitalist, a columnist for Forbes, and the author of four books, including The New York Times bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention . In recognition of his achievements in...

Doug Elks is an entrepreneur, a former college basketball player, and the host of the AIM (Ambition In Mind) podcast. Doug graduated from Western Carolina University in 2021 with a degree in Management and Marketing. He’s currently looking to scale his business, and when he reached out to me recently for guidance and mentoring, I was only too happy to help. I really enjoyed talking to Doug, so muc...

Ken Rusk is an entrepreneur, a blue-collar advocate, and the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller, Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness For Life . Ken started work as a ditch-digger at 15 and went on to build a successful construction company that gave him the financial and personal freedom to lead a comfortable and fulfilling life. He’s passionate about...

Jacob Zemer is a weight loss specialist, high-performance coach, and public speaker who helps ex-athletes, business executives, and men like you and me look, feel, and perform better. Last year, Jacob’s highly effective, no-nonsense approach to diet and training helped over 200 people lose 20 pounds. His advice is sought after by celebrities and media outlets, and he currently works with and train...

Benton James is the co-CEO of icons + giants, a record label he recently founded with his business partner Billy Mann. Prior to his role at icons + giants, Benton was Head of Urban Genre at Red Bull Music Publishing, the President of Manncom, and the VP of East Coast Creative at Green and Bloom Publishing. As well as being an accomplished musician and songwriter in his own right, Benton has helped...

Dr. Raza Pasha is the founder and medical director of the Pasha Snoring and Sinus Center in Houston. He specializes in sleep medicine and is recognized as one of the leading experts in the field. In addition to his clinical work treating patients for sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, Dr. Pasha is a published author, a music buff, an MMA enthusiast, and an Assistant Professor at the UTMB...

Mark Warren is a former MMA competitor, a Cross Fit enthusiast, and a serial entrepreneur. In 2015, Mark co-founded FitVine wine with his business partner Tom Beaton. Within a few months, the company built up a base of loyal customers who loved the full-bodied taste and low sugar content of its wines. Today, FitVine is the fastest-growing wine brand in the US, and it’s Mark’s ambition to turn it i...

Bob Harper is a renowned fitness expert, a New York Times bestselling author, and the creator of the Black Fire workout program. Best known for his role as the host of The Biggest Loser, Bob started his career working at the front desk of a fitness center in Tennessee. Eventually, his desire to succeed in the fitness industry led him to Los Angeles, where he became one of the most sought-after per...

Tan Nguyen is the co-founder of Revolve Physical Therapy in Houston, Texas. Tan prides himself on taking a proactive rather than a reactive approach to physical therapy, and he believes in addressing the root cause rather than the symptom. With his love of sports and his background in personal training, Tan preaches the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle, and his mission is to help people of...

Merril Hoge is a proud father, grandfather, and former NFL footballer who played for eight seasons as a running back for the Pittsburg Steelers and the Chicago Bears before retiring in1994. Since then, Meril has worked as a football analyst for ESPN and has written two best-selling books, Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life and Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destr...

Ryan Duey is the co-founder of Plunge, a health and wellness company based in Sacramento that creates affordable, stylish, and easy-to-use cold plunges. Plunge was founded in 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic when Ryan and his business partner found themselves with unexpected time on their hands and a shared interest in creating an ice bath that would make it easier and more enjoyable for p...

Chip Conley is the founder of The Modern Elder Academy and the author of five bestselling books, including Wisdom@Work, which is based on his experience of mentoring Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb. Chip’s extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry proved invaluable to the founders of Airbnb, who came to regard him as ‘a modern elder’. Today, Chip has transitioned into a powerful advocate for...

Khalil Rafati is the owner of SunLife Organics, a super-successful chain of organic juice bars with outlets in California, Texas, and Arizona. Today, Khalil is all about eating organically and maximizing longevity, but his journey to health and sobriety has been long and tortuous. As a former addict, Khalil perfected his smoothie-making technique while experimenting with ways to regain his strengt...

Adam Jablin is an entrepreneur, a recovery specialist, and the author of Lotsaholic, From a Sick to Sober Superman. He’s also a sought-after sobriety coach who spent decades running and scaling his family’s garment business before he found his calling as a mentor and public speaker. Now, through his frequent media appearances and transformational Hero Project course, Adam uses his positive energy...

Paul Epstein is a former NFL and NBA business executive turned keynote speaker and leadership coach. Paul helps people find their why and motivates them to achieve their goals by embracing his core values of courage, growth, and authenticity. He prioritizes impact and purpose, and as well as being the Chief Impact Officer of PurposePoint and Chief Purpose Advisor of the WHY Institute, Paul is also...

Nate Klemp is an author, philosopher, and mindfulness expert who specializes in helping people optimize their wellbeing and find peace of mind in a hectic world. Lately, Nate has been contemplating the subject of marriage, and together with his wife Kaley, he co-wrote The 80/80 Marriage, A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship , which offers an alternative to the traditional 50/50 divisio...

Abdi Abdirahman is a five-time Olympian and the author of Abdi’s World: The Black Cactus on Running, Life, and Fun. Originally from Somalia, Abdi was forced to flee the country and spend time in a refugee camp in Kenya before settling with his family in the US. He discovered his talent for running at college and went on to become a professional distance runner, representing the USA at five Olympic...

Christopher Robbins is a husband, father, and the founder of Soul Degree, a coaching and personal development program for men that offers monthly meditations and runs restorative wilderness retreats. After twenty years of chasing the conventional version of success, Christopher has found his calling as a coach, meditation guide, and yoga instructor. He has also rekindled his love of the outdoors,...

Tanner Guzy is a men’s style coach, a TEDx speaker, and the author of The Appearance of Power: How Masculinity is Expressed Through Aesthetics . Tanner knows that what men wear matters, and through his blog, book, and coaching services, he’s on a mission to help them look and feel more confident. In this episode, Tanner explains how our choice of clothing affects the way we see ourselves (as well...

Brian Mazza is a father, husband, and entrepreneur with a background in hospitality and fashion. He’s also a former D1 soccer player and a fitness icon who has appeared on the cover of Men’s Health magazine and collaborated with numerous high-profile fashion brands. In 2020, Brian founded High-Performance Lifestyle Training, a fitness company dedicated to maximizing human potential through health,...