The Better Man Podcast

Nobody likes getting injured. They wreck your routine, undermine your mental health, and stop your progress towards your fitness goals.  But they're a natural part of working out. And when you understand why injuries happen, they can actually be an opportunity for growth.  For example:  When I was 11, I had a recurring patellar subluxation in my knee that lasted until long after I graduated from c...

If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know how difficult it can be. And you know what? Sustaining your weight loss after achieving your goals is even more difficult.  Why?  Because there are a lot of misconceptions men have about weight loss that makes this process harder. Too often, men fall into the insidious "all or nothing thinking" trap which constantly keeps their goals out of reach. Or m...

The first yoga workout I ever did was life-changing. Realizing I wasn't nearly as strong as I thought, lacking flexibility, balance, and body & breath control, I was motivated to make yoga a permanent part of my fitness from that day on. But as I attended different yoga studios and instructors, I realized that something was missing. I wasn't getting the emphasis on technique that I wanted from the...

Many men stumble into yoga after a debilitating injury prevents them from training. This is how both Benjamin Sears and I discovered yoga. But even though this may be the cause of starting yoga, the reason you stay could be completely different. Some men use it as a way to enhance their strength training and prevent injuries. Others use it to develop more flexibility and keep joint pain at bay. An...

I started the BMP because I saw a gap in the way that men talk about their overall health and well-being, and … When life throws you curveballs, it's easy to set your workout regimen and habits aside. Then wonder why you don't feel as great as you normally would. You're not immune to life's curveballs, and neither am I. I'll be honest - I've had a rough couple of months. Traveling more than usual...

It's nearly impossible to be on social media without seeing someone upload a picture of their "perfect" life. Flashy cars, big houses, and always looking like you're having a great time. But true happiness doesn't come from doing things to satisfy external motivations. For Jesse O'Brien, today's guest on the show, so much of his happiness comes from being better than you were yesterday. He learned...

In this episode I am joined by a long-time friend and fellow fitness entrepreneur, Sean Vigue, to discuss habits and mindsets we employ on a daily basis for better mental wellness, including movement practices, how to live in the present, and how to deal with being upset. So many people are trying to improve their physical appearance while neglecting the mind and body connection that, if nurtured,...

This episode with Alex Holmes discusses how us men can be healthier both mentally and emotionally by understanding the patterns that we engage in as men trying to live up to a certain image of how men are supposed to be in our society. Men aren't encouraged to talk about their emotions and vulnerabilities. They're encouraged to bury them deep inside and "man up." That mindset could lead to isolati...

Today's guest, Chase Chewning, is an army veteran, fitness entrepreneur, and podcaster who overcame that fear that so many of us men have: to open up and share their vulnerabilities. Chase has endured severe emotional and physical traumas. He lost his father when he was 19 and soon after suffered horrendous injuries to his entire body that required a complete reconstruction of his femur. On top of...

Today's guest, BJ Gaddour, has mastered both areas. BJ went from being a pudgy kid to being named one of the 100 Fittest Men of All Time. He's also the former fitness director of Men's Health Magazine and the author of the book Your Body is Your Barbell. BJ started training with the same goals many of us had: To get stronger and look good in the mirror. There's nothing wrong with that approach. Bu...

How can disaster and setbacks help us change for the better? Today I'm speaking with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, a weight loss expert, and doctor in naturopathic medicine. Dr. Anthony is the founder of The Fit Father and The Fit Mother project, and has helped over 40,000 people lose weight and get healthy without following fad diets or spending countless hours in the gym. Anthony is a former national ch...

In this episode, I'm talking to Blake Bowman, a postural alignment and corrective exercise coach who's been in this industry for over a decade. During that period, he learned that health and performance is a chess board consisting of many critical moving pieces. Blake has been a guinea pig almost his entire life. After suffering a grueling injury, he couldn't find help to get his body repaired. He...

How do you run a multi-million dollar business while raising a loving family and taking care of your well-being? It's a question that so many high achievers have failed to answer for themselves. Today, I'm speaking with Matt Allison, a man that has. Matt went through all the trials and tribulations of founding and then selling a wildly successful business. He was the Founder and CEO of the digital...

Today I'm excited to bring my favorite person on the planet onto my podcast - my wife, Marisa Pohlman - to talk about the changes we went through becoming parents, how we stay fit, and the challenges we face in family life. If you're wondering, Marisa is a PT (Physical Therapist) with a doctorate in physical therapy. She's also an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), putting her in the top 5 - 1...

There's more to peak performance than just training your body, and we get into that in detail today with my guest, Brandon Epstein, founder of Jump Rope Dudes and CEO of The Owned Industries. Brandon Epstein is a mental health and performance coach and the co-founder of Jump Rope Dudes, an online fitness community with over 120 million views on YouTube and a following of over one million people wo...

For most of my adult life, I've been doing yoga. However, at one point, I decided to up my fitness game. Sure, I was pretty lean. But I wanted to be stronger, pack more muscle, and build a more capable body. That's where today's guest, Jesse O'Brien, came in. Jesse has always pushed his limits as an athlete and taught me how to push mine. Jesse is a self-proclaimed guinea pig that uses his body as...

Matt Vincent is a two time Highland Games World Champion and the founder of the successful brand HVIII Brand Goods that helps people eliminate the bullsh*t in their lives through movement, mindset, and motivation. After going through various adversities (he had nine knee surgeries as well as a total knee replacement) and enduring excruciating pain, he found beauty in the simplicities that his new...

How do you push yourself and your goals forward while living a balanced life? This episode features Nate Checketts, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone, an activewear lifestyle brand founded on the ethos "Forever Forward"; a phrase that perfectly encapsulates what Nate is all about - get up every time you fall and improve and get better each day. Nate does this while making time for the most important...

In this episode of the Better Man Podcast we'll be exploring why the idea of "toxic masculinity" is obscuring positive expressions of masculinity, and what it really means to be a man. There might not be somebody better suited toward this conversation than my guest on this episode, Ryan Michler, the founder of Order of Man. What makes a man? Today's guest, Ryan Michler, has been working to answer...

Today, I'm talking to Austin Current. He's the author of The Science of Strength Training, in which he writes about the mental and physical benefits of strength training, shares workout plans and dietary science, and outlines how to complete 33 key exercises safely and without injury. Austin's book is full of great information. However, what really made me want to talk to him is his gift for writi...

Welcome to my first solo podcast episode! We launched the Better Man Podcast (BMP) just over a month ago, and I recorded a quick episode to give you some updates and let you know how the show's been going. What I hope you'll get out of these shorter solo podcast episodes: The 1 area where I'm finding the most impactful conversations between myself and the BMP guests The 1 habit that almost everybo...

Sam Gach is a fitness creator, entrepreneur, and stretching & flexibility coach dedicated to making the world a calmer, stronger, more flexible place. Yoga and fitness has changed Sam's life for the better, in ways he couldn't dream of. Now, he's spilling the beans to help as many people as possible learn how to take care of their bodies, as well as their mental health. Over the past few years, Sa...

Jon Vroman is a husband, father and the Founder of Front Row Dads — a brotherhood created for "family men with businesses, not businessmen with families." Over the last 5 years, Front Row Dads has become a diverse group of 230+ dads from 12 different countries who share a common bond of choosing to put family first as they grow their businesses. The mission of Front Row Dads is to help men deepen...

Eric Bandholz was mocked, ridiculed, and told he wasn't allowed to grow facial hair while working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. So, he quit his job and started a beard business. In 2012, Beardbrand was born, and the company has been providing educational and inspirational content to help men 'Keep on Growing' ever since. Their grooming products for beard, hair, and skin, support a grow...

Today, I'm speaking with Joe Hanson—a Ph. D. biologist who writes, hosts, and produces videos about science for his award-winning YouTube show, It's Okay To Be Smart from PBS Digital Studios. The show has attracted 4.5 million+ subscribers and amassed more than a quarter billion views. Joe's mission in life is to tell the world how awesome science truly is. And he's doing that by changing the way...