The Modern Man Podcast

"We are all here for a purpose, and we need to eat and live in a way that is going to elevate us to be able to carry that out. It's bigger than the food. It's about purpose." -Sersie Blue   "Foods are designed to get us hooked. They're designed to hijack our palates and make us addicted. So we encourage people to invite God into their health journey."    -Gigi Carter   The Daniel Fast is one of th...

"When we stop looking to others to make us happy, we become the happiest we can be." -Mark Moskowitz   Most often, we believe that certain successes breed self-esteem while failures cause us to shed every bit of confidence we have. In reality though, self-esteem means the exact opposite. That may sound a bit confusing and unusual. But let us yield the floor to Mark Moskowitz, author of Within , as...

"You have the power to change your patterns and live a completely different life that is more tailored to you and your actual desires." - Dr. Hailey Steinhauser   Healthy Habit Studio founder Dr. Hailey Steinhauser serves as a Chiropractor and Health Coach. When she discovered the connection between the mind and body, her life changed forever. In this episode, Dr. Steinhauser shares her expertise...

"Analyze what you are doing. What everybody else is doing out there is wrong, because that would put you average, and to me, averages unacceptable." -Joel Gandar   Joel Gandara is the CEO and founder of Morro Capital , a privately-owned e-commerce apparel company with a portfolio of over 20 brands. But prior to his success, Joel had an extraordinary story to tell. Onboard a small boat, Joel and hi...

"It's not only about how sound influences us to buy, but also how it influences our daily lives because sound is everywhere." -Jodi Krangle   Imagine our world without sounds. That would be hard, even if we do love silence sometimes. Weirdly enough, we can still "hear" sounds when we look at certain inaudible objects such as pictures, gifs, and animations. We can even hear sounds even in our imagi...

"Realize with your real eyes that you were made for more. Realize with your real eyes that your purpose is bigger than what you have going on right now. Realize with your real eyes that tomorrow can be and should be better than today." -Bro Rhy   We are living fast in a fast-paced world that's changing so fast. That's overly emphasized but it surely mirrors the state we are in. We've been told to...

"Scars- even though they are permanent- it's just a matter of not allowing them to keep you limited in your everyday life." -Cody Byrns   What do burn victims go through? In this episode, Scar Release author Cody Byrns, who is a burn victim himself, relates the events leading up to the most unforgettable accident of his life, how a very small movement made a difference, and his recovery journey af...

"The biggest killer for us as people is letting ourselves down." -Scarlett O'Connor   Scarlett O'Connor was forced into being a fighter from childhood. Raised by a narcissistic mom and a mentally ill alcoholic dad, thrown out at 12, became a mom at 16, assaulted by an officer, and many more adversities along the way. But before she could think of giving up, her body surrendered from too much exhau...

"It's not about retiring anymore. It's about what's next." -Bill Fairman   A life with only cupcakes and rainbows is like a movie no one would be interested to watch. It satisfies us to watch the main character overcome any obstacle and get a happy ending. Although in real life no obstacle is blissful, we all know that every adversity will only refine and strengthen us. Discover the secret to elev...

"If we all start following our own individual hearts, we can't lose." -Chris Marhefka   A job has just opened! If you're feeling unfulfilled and unhappy or maybe you feel that there is more beyond you, this job is totally for you! This job is called: becoming the best version of you.    Many people look successful on the outside but lack that inner peace and satisfaction. But this does not have to...

"We want to fly safely in a way that we're not going to kill ourselves, but that we will be proud of what we've done. And the first step is generating that possibility."  -David Wood   We are all afraid to take risks! That's how our reptilian brain is wired. But believe it or not, we are taking risks every single day of our lives. Crossing the street, driving your car, making decisions, and even c...

"When you're in the moment, the serendipity of life happens so much more." - Braden    Braden Wallake went from being a college dropout to a B2B company CEO. How? He was not willing to sacrifice the fun of life to build his wealth. He held on to what ignited his passion despite a series of failures and disappointments. Eventually, he was able to craft a lifestyle that makes him happy and fulfilled...

"It's so easy to be consumed with what's coming up tomorrow… Dogs live in the moment, that's all they're capable of doing. I think that brings real peace-- Being here, we're safe. Right now, we are all okay." -Caroline Rose   As active as she was, Caroline Rose never thought that life could take a turn the way it did. Their anticipated trip to Mount Kilimanjaro suddenly became her worst nightmare....

"My experience with it has been so impactful in terms of focusing my efforts and my attention on the value of service, the value of doing something for other people, not just because they need it, but because that begins the cycle of being the change you want to see in the world." -John Cerqueira   Three months after graduation, John Cerqueira moved to New York to work in the iconic Twin Towers. J...

"Whatever it is that you want to accomplish, if the fruits are sweet and the rewards are high, it's not the low-hanging fruit. And it's probably not an easy destination. If it were, everyone would have it." -Ted Phaeton   Three years! We've unlocked another milestone again. Thank you so so much for tuning in every week and being part of the No Rain No Rainbows journey.    This episode is especiall...

"We don't need to change who we are, we need to change the way we see ourselves. We are all unique, all unordinary, and all have extraordinary things that we bring to the world." -Simone Knego   Standing tall at 5,895 meters/ 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is named the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world!   This week, Simone Knego shares unforgetta...

  "What was really important in life were the words that we lived by." - Keith Renninson Are you bored? How would you like to go on an adventure? It would be nice to get away from the noise and stress of this busy world and experience some excitement. This week, Keith Renninson, The Tenacity Expert, shares one of his most unforgettable escapes in the mountains of Nepal, and how this trip helped hi...

Do you feel sick in your stomach whenever you speak before an audience? Many of us do, and sometimes when that happens we think that we are not worthy of this privilege. However, it is good to remember that there are two types of speakers on a stage: those who were born speakers and those who were made for speaking.    Mike Acker is one of today's legendary speakers. He has been speaking for over...

"All of that stuff that we think that we need to be happy… doesn't replace worthiness and love of self."  -David Strickel   We are intuitive beings. We have an amazing mind that can transcend even the most inconceivable thoughts. Most of the time, however, we allow those thoughts to be quelled by the opinions of others. In doing so, we turn away from what truly makes us happy and fulfilled. This w...

"Get clear about your requirements, the things that are non-negotiable for you, and start there."  -Teena Evert   Do you wake up with a "case of the Mondays"? This line from the 1999 film, Office Space proves true for many of us. It is typical to wake up feeling anything but excited about a Monday's work. How we wish the weekends last longer! If you ever find your career path unfulfilling and stre...

"If you're not making the money you want to make, and you are spending money on things that are not giving you return, you are experiencing a massive opportunity cost."  -Stephen Somers     Have you ever googled how to make money online? Many of us did, and so is Marketplace Superheroes CEO, Stephen Somers. However, he discovered that more is needed to succeed in entrepreneurship. He found himself...

You're not supposed to find the other half, you are not half of anything. You were born whole. You don't need anything else to survive other than who you are and what you already have."  - Gloria Battini   According to WHO, 1 in every 3 women suffers abuse internationally- that's over a billion (and counting) of the female population! Sadly, in some cases, the progression and effect of being in a...

"If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to accomplish it. And if you haven't put numbers to it, then it's just a dream not a plan." – Robert Schulz How much does your financial freedom cost? If you have it, put numbers on it ! Top Financial Advisor and Founder of Schulz Wealth, Ltd , Rob Schulz emphasizes the importance of financial planning to present and future successes. In th...

"'I'm all about celebrating the meaning of things, but not having it bog us down." -Tracy McCubbin   Growing up as the child of an extreme hoarder, Tracy McCubbin developed a deep understanding of how some people struggle in their relationships with their stuff. The thought of parting with their possessions presents a certain degree of grief while resulting in unmanageable clutter which affects th...

"I try to turn my money into memories. I don't want to be the richest man in the cemetery. I want to be happy." -Craig Schulze   Life is made of moments, and we pay for them with how we make our choices. Life is short and full of adversities, but along with it is the rare opportunity- our one shot- to affect change within the little time that we have. In this episode, You've Got One Shot author Cr...