The Better Man Podcast

Sleep is one of the most important activities you do. In fact, getting high-quality, deep, and REM sleep may be the most important thing you do for your overall health and wellbeing.  Yet many of us struggle falling asleep and get poor sleep, which leads to feeling groggy and exhausted the next day. Not only that, but lack of sleep can cause weight gain, poor nutrition and exercise habits, dwindli...

Men have a tendency to bottle their emotions inside them. Even I struggle with this, especially in my past. But the result of repressed emotions never ends well: It usually means exploding at someone or something who doesn't deserve it.  But there's another way to get through difficult emotions and traumatic events without blowing your lid:  And today's guest, Adam Von Rothfelder, is one man who d...

  It's no surprise that the state of masculinity in 2023 isn't in good shape.  Toxic masculinity, men trying to impose their views on other men, and questioning the usefulness of certain traditionally masculine behaviors threaten the good parts of masculinity.    The implication that your worth as a man is correlated to your masculinity is dead wrong. On the other hand, the discussion of harmful e...

Most men experience a noticeable decline in their physical and sexual health once they reach their 50s. As you grow older, your body and muscles start to break down, which can cause a significant decrease in your quality of life, and can lead to a larger threat to your longevity and healthspan.  But you know what? Improving your longevity, boosting your healthspan, and even becoming healthier than...

Everyone has an evening routine—whether you developed it consciously or not. But many evening routines don't prepare your mind and body for sleep.  Why? Well, the evening routines created consciously feel more like a to-do list that adds stress and pressure to you right before bed. Whereas evening routines that weren't created consciously usually involve watching TV or scrolling social media—which...

While active mobility work is one of Man Flow Yoga's biggest focus points, the truth is that most guys don't do nearly enough mobility or flexibility work.  Why? Well, it's not as "sexy" as lifting heavy weights in the gym. It doesn't boost your ego as much. And it's something that's missing from the vast majority of exercise programs—both online and offline.  That said, building active mobility a...

There are several different types of yoga, and each has different goals. I'm not talking about different schools of yoga (like hatha or yin yoga), but different focuses of yoga.  For example, some routines focus on muscle activation to build strength. Some focus on your range of motion and flexibility to prevent injuries. And others aren't even fitness-focused, and instead are best used to reduce...

Everyone knows what they need to do to lose weight: eat healthier, get better sleep, and exercise more often. Yet despite this, many people still struggle with losing weight.  Why? Well, knowing the right things to do and actually doing them are two entirely different things. And our emotions often circumvent our decision making. Stress, worry, fear, overwhelm, and other emotions make weight loss...

Our modern way of life results in more stress, less free time, and more mental health problems than any other time in history. That's one of the many reasons people struggle with making time for self-care.  But many people also think that self-care is selfish. When you have a million different things pulling you in a million different directions, taking time for self-care seems like it's a direct...

Your pelvic floor is one of the most important (and most neglected) muscle groups in your body.  Why? Well, your pelvic floor helps you optimize your sexual wellness, last longer in bed, and you use it every time you go to the bathroom - or "hold" yourself from going to the bathroom. And whether we like it or not, most of us are going to have issues with one of these things - are more than one - a...

Everyone has a morning routine, whether you realize it or not.  The most effective morning routines "prime" you physically, mentally, and emotionally to conquer your day. While the least effective morning routines leave you burnt out, fatigued, and defeated before your day begins.  There are 3 certain themes that the most effective, grounding, and energizing morning routines have.  In this episode...

Movement is medicine: It reduces your pain and risk of injury. It makes you happier and more confident. And we're not just talking about working out - There are millions of people who work out for an hour a day, but are actually LESS healthy than people who simply walk more. So where's the disconnect? How are we "fit" but not healthy? That's what Kelly Starrett, New York Times bestselling author a...

Last episode, I mentioned how I'm the happiest I've been in recent memory. In this episode, I'm revealing why…  When most guys want to become happier, their first instinct is to improve their fitness, their finances, or level up in their career. I've fallen into this trap myself. But these 3 things don't make you nearly as happy as focusing on another aspect many guys tend to overlook: Your relati...

I haven't recorded a new podcast episode in quite a while. Why? Well, I have a huge personal announcement as I explain on this week's episode. I've been hard at work creating a comprehensive upgrade to our existing onboarding experience - for new & existing Members alike.    3 of these huge Man Flow Yoga upgrades include:    Upgrade #1: A completely improved onboarding experience for Man Flow Yoga...

When you set a goal, it's inevitable that you'll get off track. Life gets hectic. Motivation fades. And before you know it, months have passed without you working on it.    But it doesn't have to be this way. By following a few key strategies, you can keep the momentum going (even if you can't spare 5 minutes).     And you know what?   In this episode, I share my top 3 strategies for getting back...

Your New Year's resolution probably sucks. And mine have, too.   Think about it:   Are you even still doing your New Year's resolution from this year? What about the New Year's resolution you made in 2016?   Anybody? Anybody at all? Buehler???   But it's not your fault your New Year's resolutions failed. Not for the reasons you think, at least.    Here's what I mean:   When you set up a goal based...

Over the course of a year, you pick up a lot of new tweaks, lessons, and tricks which can increase your enjoyment for life. But the problem is, most of these lessons don't build into habits, and you don't get as much benefit out of them as you otherwise could. Only by practicing these lessons consciously will you be able to adapt them into your lifestyle and reap the rewards. And that's one area w...

Most people who take their health and fitness seriously fall into a major trap which wipes out all the benefits of better health: They add too much to their plate. Each additional thing they add to their plate decreases their mental, physical, and emotional health. But most importantly, it causes them to lose sight of who they are. For example, in addition to yoga, they also lift weights, do daily...

Stress is one of the few certainties of life, alongside death and taxes. And while "good stress" is one of the most effective ways to grow, "bad stress" plays a hand in almost every disease, illness, and injury you get.  But don't worry—there are simple activities you can do on a daily and weekly basis to curtail stress from consuming your mental (and physical) health.  In fact, I have 12 favorite...

Life is full of twists and turns that can turn things that were once easy into difficult experiences. Whether it's with your health, your relationships, your fitness, or your success goals.  But there are strategies you can employ to make each difficult aspect of life a little easier. And that's what Josh Whalen, CEO of Blokes, and I discuss on today's episode.  In this episode, you'll discover th...

The holiday season can sabotage your exercise routine, especially if you're traveling to meet up with family. Too often, people use the holidays as an excuse to skip their workouts — but this can have a devastating effect on your routines long after the holidays end.    That's why it's crucial to do some sort of exercise while you're traveling for the holiday season.    Not only will it make exerc...

Man Flow Yoga Members and fans always want to know what my weekly workout routine looks like.    Do I do Man Flow Yoga routines every day? Do I mix in resistance training? Do I run a few times a week? Is there anything else I do to maximize my physical health on a daily or weekly basis?    Well, in this episode, I'm answering all these questions and more. You don't have to copy my exact weekly wor...

Your body goes through massive changes as you age—especially as a man:  You can't build muscle as easily. Your libido starts declining. Your body magnetizes more and more fat. And when one aspect of your health goes—whether physical, mental, emotional, or sexual—it trickles down to every other facet of your health.  But here's the silver lining:  The opposite is true. Fixing one aspect of your hea...

Too many people who struggle to eat healthy make a couple of fatal mistakes:  They either overcomplicate eating healthy. Or they think of their eating habits as a "diet." And many people commit both mistakes.  Here's the truth:  Eating healthy isn't as hard as you think. In fact, burgers, tacos, and pasta are staples in my recipe book (even though most health "experts" will say they're unhealthy)....

After hitting 30, your testosterone levels drop by about 1% per year. This is a natural, but not optimal, process. But there's a bigger problem when it comes to testosterone:  Even young 20-year-olds have devastatingly low testosterone levels!  Low testosterone tanks your energy levels, your confidence, and even your work ethic. It also makes it harder to burn fat and build muscle. And low testost...