Ian Dawson Mackay

The Next Level Guy Show

Real conversations – The work behind changeThe Next Level Guy Podcast is a series of real conversations with people who've done the work — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We explore how change actually happens, without scripts, shortcuts, or performance. What this show actually isThis isn't motivation. It's orientation. Each episode explores how men build:clarity when they feel stuck or overwhelmedstrength without burning out or numbing outdirection when life feels noisy or unfocusedThe conversations are grounded, practical, and rooted in real experience — not theory or internet optimis...

Author

Ian Dawson Mackay

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.nextlevelguy.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to Learn Any Skill Faster (Even If You Suck at the Start) 11.11.2017

The Basics       Who: Tonight's guest is Mike Boyd. Mike is a Scottish Youtuber, who is breaking down the mysteries of learning skills and showing you how easy it actually is. In this interview, we cover Mike's story, learning skills and how you should approach it, fixed mindsets vs growth mindsets and how you can become a master in learning skills as well and so much more.   What we cover Who he...

How Your Core Beliefs Quietly Control Your Life — and How to Change Them 30.10.2017

  The Basics     Who: Tonight's guest is entrepreneur, life coach and social dynamic extraordinaire, Wade Alters. He was formerly dating coach Brad Branson from Real Social Dynamics and is now venturing out with his new company 3 Impact Training to help coach men and help them rediscover how to become men in today's society. In this interview, we discuss core beliefs, identity, overcoming limitati...

How Your Core Beliefs Quietly Control Your Life — and How to Change Them 30.10.2017

  The Basics     Who: Tonight's guest is entrepreneur, life coach and social dynamic extraordinaire, Wade Alters. He was formerly dating coach Brad Branson from Real Social Dynamics and is now venturing out with his new company 3 Impact Training to help coach men and help them rediscover how to become men in today's society. In this interview, we discuss core beliefs, identity, overcoming limitati...

How to Reprogram Your Mind for Long-Term Success 16.10.2017

The Basics     Episode: #28 Tom Bilyeu on how to escape the matrix in your life and programme your mind for success.    Tom built Quest Nutrition to show that food can be good for you an still taste good, which he built into a billion-dollar business. He is now helping people escape the matrix and find their passion and mission, by interviewing some of the most successful people ever on how to dev...

How Martial Arts Build Discipline, Confidence & Control for Life 27.09.2017

The Basics     Episode: #27 Dave Camarillo Who: Dave Camarillo     What we cover Who he is  How he created his hybrid fighting style and what it taught him to combine the fighting styles What he thinks is wrong with modern men - how we have lost our fight Why MMA and the UFC has exploded in recent years with such a large fan-base Would he have gone into martial arts if there wasn't the family conn...

What Real Strength Actually Requires (Lessons from Stan Efferding) 18.09.2017

  The Basics Who:  Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder. Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 y...

Why Becoming a Better Man Starts With Laughing at Yourself 29.08.2017
How Learning Fitness Properly Changed Everything 15.08.2017

Episode: #24 Scott Herman on how to transform your fitness by watching YouTube  Who:  Today's guest is Youtube fitness sensation Scott Herman. Scott is one of the leading fitness coaches on Youtube, with over 670,000 Hermanities as he calls them, changing lives one user at a time. Scott is just one of the awesome people I interact with though. Next Level Guy also has some great affiliate deals whi...

How DDP Yoga Helps You Rebuild Your Body When Nothing Else Works 24.07.2017

  The Basics     Episode:  #23 Diamond Dallas Page on how DDP Yoga can transform your life with a bang! Who: Today's guest is DDP Yoga Guru, wrestling Hall of Famer, actor and motivational speaker, Diamond Dallas Page. Page started out small in the wrestling world and built himself into one of the well known wrestlers of all time. After injuries, he discovered an awesome health transformation work...

How to Train Your Memory for Focus, Confidence & Mental Edge 14.07.2017

  The Basics   Episode: #22 Nelson Dellis on how to train your memory to become a memory superhero Who:  Nelson Dellis is a 4x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete and memory consultant. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, bot...

Why Doing Hard Things on Purpose Changes Everything 25.06.2017

The Basics   Episode: #21 Joe De Sena on how you can Spartan Up to race through obstacles in your life Who:  Today's guest is CEO and co-founder of the Death Race and the Spartan Race, Joe De Sena. A Spartan race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances including fire jumps, barbed wire, monkey bars and so much more. He is also the...

What CrossFit Teaches About Discipline, Capability & Showing Up 17.06.2017

The Basics Episode: #20 Dan Wells on why you need to try Cross-Fit right now to become the best version of you Who:  Today's guest is a world class Cross-Fit trainer and competitor Dan Wells. He competes, trains, is a personal trainer, runs his own gym, a notable TV personality and is also a father. In this episode, we discuss Cross-Fit, why you should check it out and how you can use Cross-Fit to...

What Music Teaches About Energy, Discipline & High Performance 10.06.2017

The Basics Who:  Today's guest is drummer, actor, speaker, author, educator and producer Rich Redmond, he is an award-winning recording and touring drummer based in Nashville and Los Angeles. who was voted number Best country drummer in 2016 and has been part of over 22 #1 hits! In this interview, we discuss his story, music edutainment, why you should learn how to play an instrument and how you c...

What It Actually Means to Be a Strong, Capable Man Today 27.05.2017

"The Basics Who:  Today's guest is Order of man founder Ryan Michler, and is also a father, husband, iraqi combat veteran. In this episode, we discuss modern men, masculinity and how to be a great man and one worth remembering. Ryan " believes that most, if not all, of the world's biggest problems could be solved if males everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, friends, and leaders....

How to Harness Controlled Aggression to Get Stronger in the Gym 20.05.2017

The Basics Who:  Today's guest is Pete Rubish. Pete is a passionate powerlifter, who is 242-pound competitive raw powerlifter with his best total being 2028lbs at 240.4lbs bodyweight. Pete is an inspiration to me and his form videos have caused massive improvements in my own lifts. In this interview, we discuss how to find your inner motivation and intensity and go from being a beginner to a great...

How to Fix Your Relationship With Food Without Dieting 09.05.2017

The Basics   Who: Today's guest is Darya Rose, who is the creator of the health upgrade website Summer Tomato, holds a PhD in Neuroscience and is the author of the awesome Foodist book .  Today we discuss all things food and health related, and how subtle changes to our approach to food can change our lives in a dramatic way.     What we cover: Who she is Foodist Summer tomato Is what we eat, real...

The Lost Gentleman Skills Every Modern Man Should Relearn 27.04.2017

The Basics   Who:  Kyle runs the men's interest website The Distilled Man . As his about page states "These days, a lot of guys grow up without many of the classic skills their fathers and grandfathers had. Like knowing how to cook a perfect steak. How to mix a cocktail. Or how to give a toast. The Distilled Man is dedicated to giving guys a second chance to discover these lost "gentlemanly" arts....

Why Dating Gets Easier When You Stop Chasing Approval 09.04.2017

The Basics Who:  Hayley Quinn. Hayley Quinn is a world-renowned dating coach and feminist pickup artist, who is teaching men and women, a new approach to love, social skills and making a real connection. I have been a major fan for a long time and she is one of the best dating coaches around today. As she says, "she teaches men and women a new approach to love which emphasizes personal responsibil...

Training, Brotherhood, and Becoming the Man Others Can Rely On 02.04.2017

The Basics Who:  Eric is a retired Sniper, Navy SEAL, and Military instructor. Today, he utilises his military skills to teach guys how to achieve their life mission, build a strong 'Brotherhood' and build the 'Habits of Heros'.  His about page says "Eric Davis served ... as a U.S. Navy SEAL and decorated veteran of the Global War on Terror ... recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors i...

What It Actually Takes to Become a Better Man 24.03.2017

The Basics Who:  Tripp Lanier is "The host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp which has been downloaded over 5 million times. He coaches entrepreneurs around the world to get out of the shallow end of the pool, redefine success, and align their work with what they were put on this Earth to do. Over the years he's designed several businesses to support a simple lifes...

How Social Confidence Changes Your Dating, Life & Opportunities 17.03.2017

The Basics Who:  Myke Macapinlac is a men's dating coach, who teaches men how to become socially confident, have better relationships and get the life that you have always wanted. I have been a fan of Myke's for a number of years and he is honestly one of the nicest guys you can meet, he gives great advice, makes awesome products and his new podcast is a must listen to as it can change your life f...

The One Word That Brings Clarity to Your Life and Work 07.03.2017

The Basics Who:  Evan Carmichael is a Canadian Businessman, Entrepreneur, and author. He is aiming to help 1 billion entrepreneurs and in this interview we discuss a range of topics from business to role models, to how one word can let you reach the next level in your life.    What we cover:                               Connect with the guest:   Something to reflect on:                          ...

What Surviving War Taught Me About Strength, Purpose & Refusing to Quit 12.02.2017
How to Take Control of Your Days When Life Gets Chaotic 30.01.2017
What Actually Makes Someone a Great Lover 23.12.2016

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