Whole Man Academy

Where are the resources to help men do life better? What are the books you can read to inspire men and give them confidence? On this week's pod I talk to Stefan Avanzato, the Gillette master barber. Having worked as Master Barber at Dolce & Gabbana and then opening up ‘ Avanzato Grooming Lounge ’ in Mayfair, he has built a reputation as the ‘go to’ expert for men’s grooming. His next big proje...

On this week's WMA pod we talk to award-winning Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle .  Ben has climbed Mount Everest, rowed across the Atlantic, raced across Antarctica to the South Pole, crossed the deserts in the Middle East, and popped to Chernobyl.  He has presented numerous programs on the telly box including the hit series New Lives in the Wild and recently teamed up with Barbour...

Many boys across the world grow up wanting to be a footballer.   This week we speak to Neil Mellor, a former Premier League footballer and now International speaker who played for several top teams including the current Premier League Champions Liverpool F.C.  Neil scored some hugely important goals and most famously hit the last-minute winner at Anfield against an Arsenal team widely co...

On this week's pod we talk to four of the founders of GRNDHOUSE , the new online platform for strength based workouts you can do anywhere and anytime. Listen in as we take a dive into the golden nuggets for men’s fitness, health, motivation and life lessons. Here’s a bit about each of the guys making a difference in the world.. Louis Rennocks With 13 years of fitness industry expertise, Louis know...

Everything you have is already inside you, you just need to find a way to recognise it’s there and bring it out - then it becomes a superpower What a great comment from Going the Ultra Mile podcast host Kealan Harrington. This week I share a deep and meaningful conversation recorded a few months ago from the GTUM pod where we talk about How to navigate bringing the inner greatness out Those living...

We firmly believe that the world needs strong men, now more than ever, and we are here to give guys those golden nuggets to navigate this often challenging world. What if you could implement 1 or all of this week's 6 powerful suggestions to do life even better? In episode 60 of the pod we talk about: The power of the people you hang with The importance of personal honesty What your number one prio...

Richard Mann is an ex Special Forces operator and a high performance and mindset coach. He has been living and breathing, researching and developing personal development & the psychology of high performance for over 20 years. It was this passion for high performance that drove him to join the Royal Marines and then on to pass selection and operate in the Special Forces (Special Boat Service –...

What do you do when the shit hits the fan and you feel like things are all going wrong?   How important is your mindset at these moments in your life?  This week Anthony talks about a conversation he had with a man who had recently faced some challenging times but has come out the other side with a positive intention and a new regime.  Tune in as we go through some of the upgrades h...

A belter of podcast this week as we speak to Jamie Tipene Matthews, a ConTact Care - Flinchlock release practitioner and chiropractor (and DJ!). Jamie lives out in New Zealand and helps clients who feel out of whack and out of alignment to create harmony in their body so that they can get back doing what they love with ease. Even if they've tried everything, lost hope and feel like no-one can help...

What does it take to squeeze out the 1% that takes someone to the very top? We talk about all this and more with Andy Cohen-Wray. Tune in to hear about: Working in Formula 1 The importance of testing yourself Getting out of your comfort zone Other man stuff The Mastermind starts in early 2021 - apply for a limited space below. www.wholemanacademy.com/mastermind Also - are you receiving our weekly...

Men talking about 2020 At the end of the first year of Whole Man Academy podcasts we invited a couple of guys to join us to look back at the year and talk about the things that are important to us. Tune in for the golden nuggets as Sunil Pithwa, Tom Van De Peer and myself discuss: Connecting with your mates Clearing the clutter from your life How to take smart notes Football and food Feeling angry...

This week we talk about the MASTERMIND.  The WMA Mastermind is here help men discover what kind of Hero’s Journey they want to go on. We believe, deep down, all men want to go on their own Hero’s Journey. Masterminds bring together a group of like minded men on a quest to reach the next level of their life. It doesn’t matter what your Hero’s Journey is, we will help you uncover whatever it co...

In 2013 Ryan Palmer co-founded the now hugely popular British brand the London Sock Company.  The LSC was built on a belief that the little things – like socks – make a big difference. We totally agree here at the WMA.  They believe that pulling on a great pair of socks in the morning has the power to transform not just your style, but your state of mind.  Great socks aren’t just a...

Once again we bring you a great podcast with golden nuggets throughout! Steve is a high-achieving entrepreneur most known for being a celebrity agent with a lavish and extravagant lifestyle.  He is one of London's most notorious socialites and has a friends list that includes major US hip hop stars, Hollywood actors, Footballers, Models and even Royalty. Steve gives an honest account of what...

'It's the adventure of trying to achieve what I want to achieve.' Check out our Mastermind for Men! https://www.wholemanacademy.com/mastermind Launched on International Men's Day, we couldn't think of a better man to interview for our 50th episode than international style icon David Gandy. We cover all sorts of topics in this interview and we are sure you will pick out some golden nuggets to do li...

'Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can.' A great quote from Arthur Ashe which our latest podcast guest James Hood dropped towards the end of the interview. We hit on many points in this episode to help men do life better, including: Having the right mindset Starting an online business Men taking care of their skin James is the co-founder of James and Jake, a brilliant London-base...

In ep48 of the WMA podcast, we talk to body builder Patrick Claudino. Patrick, 34 from London, has been a bodybuilder for 9 years, having won 3 competitions and currently working as an HRIS account manager at a software company. Patrick has lived a life of adventure and resided in South Africa, Brazil, Germany, Ireland. Patrick has learned over the last year how to conciliate a professional life w...

A brilliant podcast this week as we talk to Darren Brown, a natural movement practitioner. Tune in to learn about: How men can move better - especially with gyms shut(ish) and working from home The power of the retreats and nature Discipline of fighting Benefits of teaching young guys to fight Tips to become a whole man How to rewild the human body. As we race up towards our 50th episode we remind...

The Whole Man Academy is here to help men do life better (and women as well if they want to join in), but how do you do that?    Mainly to add value to your lives.    Through thought-provoking content, meet-ups, and opportunities for guys to raise their game through the network of brilliant gents we have on board.   Now then - if you haven't already subscribed, we have add...

MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, begins a week-long celebration of MR PORTER Health In Mind.  It aims to help men lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives, by providing informative, inspiring, and empowering content across MR PORTER’s editorial and social platforms, while raising funds with exclusive product capsules and events that support Movember’s...

A tragedy or significant event in your life can spark action that takes you off on a journey. That journey starts with a single step, either physically or mentally, but change happens and growth occurs. Maybe it's the spark that helps you do life better. This week we talk man stuff with Jamie Clements, host of the Man Down podcast. After a friend tragically took his own life, Jamie was inspired to...

When guys listen to this podcast they will have a shed load of golden nuggets to take away and implement in life, right now. In ep43 we speak to Adil Hussain, a man who is intent on helping guys stand in their greatness with a conscious mind and a healthy spirit. Tune in to learn about: - Dealing with the everyday stresses of life - The importance of finding your own routine to get the day started...

It really is a minefield for men out there at the moment. It’s another great listen for men who are intent on doing life even better. In this week's pod I talk to Ben Harrison, Yoga master instructor of the armed forces. It’s a talk not just about men and their bodies, but we take a philosophical look at masculinity today and the challenges of being a man. Tune in to hear the golden nuggets that y...

How has life changed for you since April 2020?  The last 5 months have seen an unprecedented attack on our life and freedom as we know it.  Men today are facing up to challenges that were completely unexpected and for some, hard to navigate. Working from home, loss of jobs and identity, the psychology of masks, coping with the unexpected. We cover all of this and more as we invite psychotherapist...

Wade Briggs is a London based actor who worked with superstars like Arnie, and has faced the ups and downs of life (haven't we all) with considerable aplomb. Wade asked me to join him to talk 'all about being a man' on his new venture https://www.instagram.com/the.ninth.path/ Never one to waste time and content, we flipped it and he kindly allowed us to use it for our pod-tastic 40th episode. It’s...