The Conscious Man Podcast

Ever catch your mind racing from one thought to the next? Or it feels like you're trying to think 100 thoughts at once? Trust me, me too... Thinking itself is an important part of our daily lives, but the issue is when we get so caught up in our thoughts that they cloud our perception and cause us stress - this is overthinking. In this episode, I share a few things that have helped me to comba...

Jake Kauffman is a Personal Transformation Coach and Spiritual Mentor for purpose-driven men & entrepreneurs, and he is also the author of his newest book, Let Love In: The Pain Stops when The Truth Starts. He has supported hundreds of men to thrive and reach the next-level in all areas of life, business & relationship. In this episode, Jake and I discuss some very deep topics. We talk about why h...

In this episode I talk about an upcoming guest that is coming on the show, and why being consistent is so important.

Procrastination isn’t shameful, it’s not a sign of weakness and it’s not a flaw. It’s a common thing that we as humans do to avoid something scary. Procrastination has been one of my biggest enemies in my life, but it’s something that I’ve come a long way with over the past few years. In this episode I share a story about how bad my procrastination used to be, and also a technique for overcoming p...

In this episode, Chris and I discuss our experiences with anxiety, how it’s affected us and how we’ve managed to cope with it over the years. Chris is a friend of mine and the host of The Q Review Podcast. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can check out his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZEBD4mLlA0xGoP8ViTLFl?si=pgrV6rlBTOaWEBX8c_N0Gw Instagram: https://instagram.com/christracey...

One of the most important things we can do is to UNLEARN things that we’ve learned to believe over the years that hold us back. And the first step in changing anything is awareness. You cannot change what you’re not aware of. My hope is that this episode can help you bring awareness to your own self-limiting beliefs. If you want an uncommon life, you cannot have common beliefs. “We question all of...

Nostalgia is such a strange thing... at times can be the warmest feeling in the world, but it also can be a big hindrance in our lives. I hope you enjoy this episode! I’d love to hear what you think.

If you forgive a person, but you hang on to the pain, the hurt, the anger, and you say you forgave the person - then you don't understand what forgiveness really is. Forgiveness is not for the other person, it’s for you. In this episode, I explain why that is. I hope you enjoy!

In life, first we have to learn how to survive, but then we need to teach ourselves how to thrive. And to thrive we need to give ourselves permission to get to know ourselves - to get to know what lights us up inside and leaves us feeling fulfilled.

In this episode, I talk about a problem that I’ve repeatedly run into in my life, and that is pursuing a goal and being my own biggest enemy... That is, making it much harder than it needs to be. Like why is it that we struggle so hard to achieve goals? Especially when some people can make it look SO DAMN EASY! I hope you enjoy this episode. You can contact me on Instagram @aaronalenihan if you wo...

Is fear something that holds you back in your life? It may be difficult to admit, but fear often prevents us from building loving relationships, fulfilling work and personal growth. There are many different types of fear, but in this episode, I explain the 3 that I think most commonly cause people to sell their dreams short. I think you’ll like this one. Reach out to chat! Instagram: @aaronaleniha...

In this episode, I share why I got into the personal development world. I talk about the 5 main steps that I’ve taken to go from feeling broken, lost and depressed, to being in love with life and having purpose! I hope this episode inspires you to find strength from the adversity that shows up in your life. I’d love to continue the conversation! Reach out on Instagram @aaronalenihan

Do you ever think to yourself: "WHO AM I TO BE DOING THIS?". If so, you're most likely dealing with some form of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is when you worry that you’re a fraud, or you believe that you’re under-qualified to be doing some specific thing. And so you doubt yourself and think, "WHO AM I TO BE DOING THIS?" Speaking from experience, the negative thinking, self-doubt, and self...

Iestyn is a Welsh musician, singer and songwriter who has ‘been through the wringer’ in regard to trauma and adversity. He had lost both of his parents at the age of 21, lost his home, and suffered from anxiety. In recent years, Iestyn has been on a deep spiritual-healing journey, and in this episode, we cover some of the ways that he has healed himself along the way. We also discuss facing diffic...

What do you take for granted in your life? What do you use on a day to day basis that makes your life much more enjoyable? Now think, what if you didn’t have these things? It’s so easy in todays consumerism age to not acknowledge how incredible it is that we get to do everyday things like use cellphones, drive cars, hell even throwing food in the microwave! By focussing on all the amazing things i...

Do you ever wish you could have a little boost of authentic confidence? We may be confident in some areas of our life, but in others we feel totally unconfident… If you’re anything like me, confidence is NOT something that comes naturally. The truth is that confidence is not something we’re born with. Confidence is created. Confidence is a decision. In this episode, I guide you through a mediation...

Everybody has an ego. You do, I do, and so does your next-door neighbour. The term ego is often misunderstood... But ego isn’t always a bad thing! In order to function in society, a little bit of ego can be necessary. However, our ego can also be our greatest enemy. In this episode, I talk about what the ego is, how it may be ruining your overall happiness and ways in which you can learn to live w...

How do you view death? Are you scared of it? Do you avoid thinking of it? Or maybe have you come to terms with it? This is an extremely difficult, yet very important question to ponder... In this episode, I share how my attitude toward death has changed within the last year after losing my father, and how this perspective change has provided me with a newfound love and appreciation for life. I hop...

To most, the thought of intentionally having a cold shower sounds like insanity, and I used to think like this also… but in this episode I’m going to explain some of the reasons why I take them, and why you should consider it. It might be worth trying a short blast of cold water in the shower to see if it works for you!

Our brains are busy, we think something like 60,000-80,000 thoughts per day!? Journaling is a practice that lets you become aware of the recurring thoughts that don’t serve you anymore. It's simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of y...

I talk about what to do when you’re feeling behind in life. This is a problem a lot of people deal with, me included. This is when you don't feel like you are where you “should” be, which can cause a lot of stress in your life. I share how I’ve shifted my perspective to appreciate the journey of life. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Do you often worry about what other people think of you? Do you find that you limit yourself based on how other people may react? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it is one of the biggest fears known to man. In today’s episode, I give you three reasons WHY and HOW you can overcome this. I hope you enjoy!

Hello, and welcome to the very first episode of The Conscious Man Podcast. My name is Aaron Lenihan, and with this podcast, my goal is to empower you to get out of your own way in becoming the person you want to be, by bringing more conscious awareness into your life. In today's episode, I’m going to talk about what it means to be a conscious person, and why this is important.