Ian Dawson Mackay

The Next Level Guy Show

Real conversations - The work behind change

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Ian Dawson Mackay

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Education

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www.nextlevelguy.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

What Actually Makes a Complete Martial Artist 06.11.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Rafael Lovato Jr. Rafael is a legend in the  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community, as a competitor and coach.  He is a lifetime martial artist and the Owner & Head Instructor of Lovato’s School of BJJ & MMA in Oklahoma City. He has achieved nearly everything that is possible in BJJ and...

How Real Confidence Is Built — Not Faked 31.10.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Elle Russ. Elle Russ is the author of Confident As Fu*k and the best-selling health book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution – which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. Elle is also a TV/Film writer and the show host for the popular Primal Blueprint Podcast started by NYT’s bestselling author, Mark Sisson. You can learn more...

Why Choosing Hard Challenges Gives Life Meaning Again 23.10.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Stephan Kesting, a father, fire-fighter, podcaster, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) legend.  Stephan operates Grapplearts.com and Beginning BJJ.com. Through his online instructionals, videos, DVDs, articles, and newsletters, he has helped tens of thousands of grapplers all over the world improve their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling skills. I in particular owe...

How to Stay Calm and Perform When Everything Is on the Line 16.10.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Dan Dworkis. Dan Dworkis, MD PhD, is a board-certified emergency physician and the founder of The Emergency Mind, which brings together lessons from experts in the emergency department and beyond on developing the tools it takes to succeed during times of crisis and apply knowledge under pressure.  Dr. Dworkis received...

What It Takes to Perform When One Mistake Could Kill You 09.10.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Bobby Holland Hanton. Bobby is a stunt-man who has completed some of the most inconic stunt-work in a long list of some of my favourite films. He is known for his work in Inception (2010), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Skyfall (2012). His recent stunning work for Chris Hemworth in Netflix’s...

What SAS Training Teaches About Strength Under Pressure 02.10.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Jay Morton. Jay’s highlights are amazing:  14 years in the military 4 years in the Parachute Regiment 10 years in the S.A.S x2 Everest Summits Directing Staff on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins Director of ThruDark @praga_cars 2021 team driver He’s someone that should be respected for what they have...

Stop Letting Other People Decide What You’re Capable Of 20.09.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Alvin Law. In the early ’60s, over 13,000 babies around the world were born with deformities as a direct result of the use of Thalidomide – a drug prescribed to relieve morning sickness but had horrendous side-effects on developing fetuses. Alvin Law was one of them. In his case, just a...

How to Stay Confident When Everyone’s Watching 18.09.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Leah Shutkever. Leah is Europes No.1 female competitive eater, multiple official Guinness World Record Title holder, proud non-conformist and all-round good woman. In this deep dive interview, we discuss her story, her struggles with her body image, her relationship with food, how she learned to be herself which brought about her...

Why Mental Training Matters More Than Motivation 11.09.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Brian Cain. Brian is the creator of The Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaching Certification Course,  a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Coach and Consultant. Widely regarded as the foremost authority on Mental Performance Mastery .  He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, executives and organizations as well as coaches, athletes, and teams...

Why Passion Only Works When You Commit to the Work 05.09.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Miko Hytonen. Miko is a someone who I wanted to interview, as they are a great example of someone who making a giant transformation in their life, someone who has found their true passion and used it to become the man he wanted to be. Miko is now inspiring others...

How to Rewrite Your Life When the Odds Are Against You 28.08.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Cody who is the founder of SupportNinja, the host of  the MindHack Podcast,  and is now a successful author, when he released the acclaimed ‘From Foster Care to Millionaire’. He founded his first company at just 15 in his parents basement. Since then Cody has gone to Build and Sell...

Why Self-Acceptance Is the Foundation of Real Confidence 21.08.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Pablo J. Rosario, who is a men’s dating and relationship coach, and he is helping single men all over the world get better at meeting and connecting with women and building the relationship of their dreams. In this interview, we discuss his story of how a heartbreak at 10 years...

Why Experimenting With Your Life Beats Overthinking It 14.08.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is AJ Jacobs, who is a world-renowned writer and a human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. AJ is famous for undergoing intensive deep dive, long term challenges, where he undertakes something or investigates as thoroughly as...

Why Doing Hard Things Is the Fastest Way to Raise Your Standards 07.08.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Bobby Maximus, who describes himself as a UFC veteran, an @menshealthmag Writer, a @ibjjf World Master Champion and a Keeper of Authenticity. Bobby teaches you to train your mind as well as your body to achieve your goals. Bobby is now a world-renowned strength coach who takes no BS and a...

How to Cook Well Without Overthinking It 31.07.2020

THE GUEST Today’s guest is Ben Ebbrell, who is a co-founder of Sorted – everyone’s best mate in food, and a global community of food lovers helping each other cook and eat smarter every day. Whether you’re a total beginner cook or a well seasoned foodie, everything you will find on Sorted starts with you –...

Why Your Kids Become Who You Are — Not What You Say 24.07.2020

THE BASICS Today’s guest is Neil McTeggart, who is a Professional Coach and an Amateur Dad. He’s a Personal trainer by day, dad blogger by night, Neil has been a coach for over 20 years and a dad for just a handful! Neil aims to provide users with an insight to both the fitness lifestyle...

How Taking Responsibility Breaks the Cycle of Addiction 16.07.2020

THE BASICS Today’s guest is Jay T. Maryniak, who became addicted to drugs and alcohol at a young age. By the time he was twenty years old his life had spiraled out of control and he hit rock bottom in November of 2005. He finally reached out for help he needed and got sober and...

What Actually Creates Attraction (And Why Most Men Miss It) 27.03.2020

THE BASICS Today’s guest is Kenneth Play, who is an international sex expert and sex educator. From a deeply insecure Asian immigrant to 8 million views on PornHub and being named the World’s Greatest Sex Hacker by GQ, Kenneth develops sex techniques to help couples learn new ways to connect and overcome challenges in the...

How Elite Grapplers Get Better Without Wasting Time 25.02.2020

THE BASICS 🥋 Olympic Judoka & BJJ Black Belt in 18 Months! | Travis Stevens on Mastering Skill, Mindset & Competition 🔥 Travis Stevens is a Judo Olympian and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who skyrocketed through the ranks, earning his BJJ black belt in just 18 months! A three-time Olympian and silver medalist, Travis shares...

Why Men Need Both Edge and Restraint to Win Long-Term 29.01.2020

THE BASICS Today’s guest is Josh Tyler, who is a co-founder of the phenomenal Savage Gentlemen website, whose goal is to be a source of inspiration and guidance for the modern male, and offer high quality goods to accommodate both the savage and the gentleman. Josh heads up the business development and creative side. As...

Why Building a Strong Body Changes How You Show Up in Life 21.01.2020

THE BASICS Today’s guest is James ‘The Beast’ Wilson, who is a heavyweight professional boxer and MMA competitor. At a young age  he faced homelessness, juvenile delinquency and ultimately becoming a child of the foster care system. Using his own personal philosophy, he changed his life around to become a multi-sport high school and college...

Why Consistency Under Pressure Builds Businesses That Last 12.01.2020

THE BASICS Today’s guest is NICK BARE, who is the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, Founder of Embrace The Suck Training, Host of The Bare Performance Podcast and Published Author of “25 Hours A Day”. Nick spent 4 years as an Active Duty Army Infantry Officer and applied the lessons he learned during his time...

How to Build Inner Strength You Can Actually Rely On 14.11.2019

THE BASICS Today’s guest is Professor Gustavo Gasperin, who is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Instructor, Bachelor of Physical Education and Certified Personal Trainer. He is a legend in the sport, the creator of the much loved BJJ information site MMA Leech. His analysis into performance has been used in...

What Extinction Looks Like Up Close — And Why It Matters Now 06.11.2019

THE BASICS Forrest Galante: Discovering Extinct Animals and Pushing the Limits of Human Endurance 🎧 Listen now: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/forrestgalante77/ In this exciting episode of the Next Level Guy podcast, we’re joined by Forrest Galante, renowned adventurer, conservationist, and star of Discovery Channel’s Extinct or Alive and Naked and Afraid. Forrest has dedicated his life to pushing....

Why Comfort Kills Potential — Lessons From the Fight Game 30.10.2019

THE BASICS In this episode of Next Level Guy, we’re joined by Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett, a legendary MMA fighter, professional wrestler, coach, and commentator. Josh made history as the youngest UFC Heavyweight Champion at the age of 24 and has fought in some of the world’s most prestigious organizations, including PRIDE, UFC, and K-1....

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