Michael Otule
Renaissance-Bodybuilder
Welcome to the Renaissance Bodybuilder Podcast where I am coming to you with many different perspectives on many different topics. This podcast will follow the highs and lows of my mental health journey in hopes of everyone listening to begin the process of looking inward. Think of this podcast as your private insider look into my personal journal entries. With that said, you may or may not know this, but...journal entries can go anywhere! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this epic adventure into this decorated world called ”My Brain”.
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Michael Otule
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Latest episode
May 1, 2026
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Episodes
EP 46 - You like that? Good! I don’t. 01.05.2026 20:22
The real test isn’t disagreement—it’s who you become in the middle of it. In this episode of Renaissance Bodybuilder, we explore how to stay grounded in who you are while navigating relationships with people who think, live, and love differently than you. 🎧 If you’ve been over compromising just to keep the peace—this one is for you. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder...
EP 45 - Journal Entry 10.04.2026 26:11
Journal prompts, anyone? Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast Movie Titles: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (For rent) Blame (Netflix) Scarlet (For rent) Pretty Lethal (Prime) Anime Awards MentalHealthPodcast #JournalPrompt #JournalingForGrowth #Sel...
EP 44 - Unlearning The Timeline They Gave Me 27.03.2026 17:08
Unlearning society’s timeline—especially around relationships. You’re not behind… you’re just building something real. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #SocietalPressure #FeelingBehindInLife #RelationshipPressure #Unlearning #LifeOnYourTerms#renai...
EP 43 - Stop Waiting for Permission to Live Your Life 13.03.2026 26:12
For a long time I thought I was just being respectful by checking in with everyone about my decisions. But eventually I realized something… I wasn’t asking for advice. I was asking for permission to live my life. In this episode of Renaissance Bodybuilder, I talk about how waiting for approval can quietly limit who we become. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtub...
EP 42 - The Don'ts and Don'ts of People Pleasing 12.02.2026 21:50
People pleasing kept me safe. But it was costing me my voice. If you struggle with saying no, disappointing people, or hiding parts of yourself to keep the peace — this conversation is for you. 🎧 Subscribe for real conversations about mental health, queerness, identity, and self-mastery. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTo...
EP 41 - Making the Choice to End Adult Friendships 30.01.2026 20:38
Not every friendship ends because something went wrong. Some end because you grew. This episode is about the quiet grief, the doubt, and the peace that comes after choosing yourself. If you’ve ever asked, “Was it worth it?” — this one’s for you. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Insta...
EP 40 - A Different Way of Setting Goals 15.01.2026 22:21
Let's play BINGO! If you’re setting goals this year, I hope they’re rooted in self-discovery — not pressure. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and choose better for yourself. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #CommunityHealing #MindsetShif...
EP 39 - There is Power In Owning Your Vulnerability 25.12.2025 24:35
The moment you stop hiding your wounds, you stop being controlled by them. When you choose vulnerability, you choose freedom. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #VulnerabilityHealing #MensEmotionalHealth #StrongAndVulnerable #InnerStrengthMindset #QueerMental...
EP 38 - Happy Thankful Day 27.11.2025 2:37
Thankful for every listener who turns vulnerability into community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🦃 Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #RenaissanceBodybuilder #MentalHealthPodcast #QueerVoices #GratitudePractice #HealingJourney #InnerStrength #M...
EP 37 - Stay Curious 13.11.2025 16:57
Curiosity turns arguments into conversations, failures into lessons, and everyday life into discovery. Stay curious — in love, in work, in yourself. That’s where growth lives. 🌱 SN: Forgive me for the mic rattling. Tried putting the mic in a new spot, but that clearly didn't work. 😅 Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder...
EP 36 - Think Big Heaux 30.10.2025 32:24
Let's walk through everyday scenarios and see what happens when we apply critical thinking. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #CriticalThinking #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalIntelligence #WellnessMindset #IntentionalLiving #HolisticWellness #LoveYour...
EP 35 - Journal Entries 09.10.2025 28:10
Since I love journaling, let's answer some Journal prompts. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast Book Club Details: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan S. Kennedy Find Me by Viola Davis Influence, New and Expanded b...
EP 34 - Finding Your Peace 25.09.2025 22:53
Peace is a practice, not a destination. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #InnerPeace #PeaceOfMind #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessJourney #EmotionalWellbeing #Mindfulness #CalmMind #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfa...
EP 33 - Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Future 11.09.2025 21:52
The past shouldn't have a hold on you! Let that sh*t go, fam! Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #YouAreNotYourPast #PastDoesNotDefineYou #RewriteYourStory #FutureFocused #NewBeginnings #LettingGo #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB...
EP 32 - The Beauty of Low-Maintenance Friendships 21.08.2025 25:15
Look, let's cherish our low-maintenance friendships for what they are and how they help eliminate unneeded stress. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast Sources: Verwellmind article: Are Low Maintenance Friends Actually Good for Us or Are We Just Being...
EP 31 - Change is Good 08.08.2025 24:09
In this week's episode, we discuss how change can be good, especially when it's adding value to your life. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast Sources: American Psychological Association’s resources on resilience Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfecti...
EP 29 - What Is Your Reason Why? 10.07.2025 23:21
Hey Hey! In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your reason "why". Why do you get up every morning to go to work? Why do you put out content? Why do you want to be the best at what you do? Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast Sources: [1]...
EP 28 - Acknowledging How You Feel 26.06.2025 25:23
In this episode, we discuss the importance of acknowledging your feelings. I feel like it's the beginning of knowing where you want to go. Take a listen! I'll walk you through it. Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast Source: Dialectical Behavior Therapy #Its...
EP 27 - My Eff It Year 12.06.2025 24:50
AAAANNNDDDD WE ARE BACK!!! Same show, new topics. Let's have a bomb season 3! Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #newyearnewme #weareback #betterthanever #feelinggoodfellinggreat #onahigh #positivevibes #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery...
EP 26 - That's a Wrap!!! 08.08.2024 25:26
....And that's a wrap ladies and gentlemen. In the finale episode of the season I recap some of my fav episodes and what's to come. BTS included 😉!! Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #thatsawrap #seasonfinale #thankyousomuch #Iamtrulygrateful #blessedandlov...
EP 25 - Journal Entry: Q&A 25.07.2024 29:31
Hello, Beautiful ppl! Back with another exciting episode where I give you a little glimpse of the type of questions I would answer in some of my Journal Entries. Y'all know I'm a huge advocate for journaling, so why not bring you guys in on some of the brain gymnastics I go through when writing in mine! Source: My Journal 📓 and S/O to my mentor Instagram/MedalistPerformance Hosted and Created b...
EP 24 - Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses 27.06.2024 20:19
Hello Beautiful People! I know, I know who wants to talk about this? Hey, it's all a part of the journey. WE have to identify those things that make us tick, buck, bounce, or even rage so we know how to move forward. I should have named this "Watch how you handle me!" 🤣 Source: How to Identify Your Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Hosted and Created by: Micheal Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Y...
EP 23 - Waste of Time 13.06.2024 16:46
sigh... what's up ppls! In today's episode, we go into how I'm REALLY feeling and have been feeling about the former friend and ex...together! (allegedly) 🤦🏾♂️! Book Recommendation: The Untethered Soul Hosted and Created by: Micheal Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Instagram/_avocardotoast #itwasnever3 #depress...
EP 22 - Practicing Self-Awareness 30.05.2024 23:37
Hey Beautiful Ppl! In this episode, I discuss how to practice self-awareness or even how to become more self-aware, if you already are. Let's walk through some questions and scenarios that the experts say will help. Source: What is Self-Awareness Hosted and Created by: Micheal Otule 🤗 Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel Instagram/Otulefitness TikTok/Otulefitness Edited by: Cardo Wanzer Insta...
EP 21 - Let Go of Fear 09.05.2024 23:46
Hey Hey Peeps! Have you ever been so filled with fear that it stops you from living the life you dreamed of? In this episode, I talk about some of my fears (because we all have them) and what I've done to help get out of my head. Source: https://www.instagram.com/wetheurban/ Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/Otulefitness/ https://www.tiktok.com/@otulefitness?lang=e...
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