Whole Man Academy

It’s easy to say that we should always look on the bright side of things and ‘cheer up’, and I firmly believe in the power of positive thinking. But we are in uncharted territory.  Being strong doesn't mean keeping your issues to yourself. A man who is comfortable in his own skin can say ‘it’s been challenging’. We think it helps to release the pressure valve and help navigate this sometimes...

What are the things that lead to big results for a man in todays challenging world? We talk about the small but powerful things you could implement to have a belter of a day. Listen in as WMA podcast host Anthony Astbury hits on about a variety of hacks that could lead to: increased productivity, better health, a stronger mindset, calm mornings, and eliminating procrastination. The important thing...

What will matter most to you at the end of your life?  In episode 36 of the Whole Man Academy podcast, we speak to world-class expert Andy Murphy, mental strategist, performance expert to CEOs and top business owners around the world, and host of the Mindset by design podcast.    Listen in to learn about    The big powerful personal statement you can make to move forward i...

Which of these have you struggled with during the world wide lockdown?  Health and Fitness - Working from home - Loneliness and Boredom - Financial Issues - Mindset and self-doubt?  If any or all of these have caused you sleepless nights in the past, WMA CEO and life coach Anthony Astbury is here to help you navigate the issues and hopefully thrive through a challenging time for us men....

What does it take to teach ‘the best’ about resilience?  We speak to James Elliott, Airborne soldier, military mental resilience coach, world record holder, and most importantly, a dad. James joined the army in 2006 and his role was to provide close gunnery support to the 3 PARA battlegroup.  In 2016 James moved into strength and conditioning for Colchester RFC. In 2017, with a focus on...

What is success to you? This is one of the great questions that came up in our latest podcast. We speak to Jim Brown, an experienced coach, and talent/executive search business owner.  We talk about mindset, building a team, the importance of talking, thinking more healthily, personal development, and more.  Jim has coached and helped develop individuals and teams in the UK and Australia...

How you react to the events in your life will have a huge impact on the quality of it. We will all face adversity at some point, and losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to cope with. We speak to Steve Bland, journalist and co-host of the award-winning podcast YouMeandtheBigC. Steve was married to Rachael Bland, a Welsh journalist and a presenter with BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC North...

Are you strong? Are you able to cope with whatever the world throws at you? Imagine being a parent and losing your teenage daughter to an illness. How would you cope and how would you react? The bad news is that you will face loss in your life at some point. The circle of life means it is unavoidable for us all. How you have and how you will react when that challenging moment arrives can shape you...

Paul McGregor is a guy on a mission to normalise mental health conversations. With a fresh approach and a fast growing social media presence, Paul has risen from a tragedy 9 years ago when his life was turned upside down after his Dad, a man who had ‘everything’ on paper, took his own life. Paul is now a mental health speaker, advocate and author and is helping to encourage those who suffer in sil...

What's it like to win a gold medal? How do you overcome a tragic moment where your world changes in a second? How do you become the best in the world? We speak to Danny Crates.   After losing his right arm in a horrific accident at just 21 years old, Danny was determined to overcome that huge hurdle in his life, focus on the future and regain his positive mental attitude. Danny’s drive and determi...

In Ep019 we speak to Daniel Priestley 'The Entrepreneurial Mastermind', a man who has been on our list to interview since we first thought about a podcast. Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Dent Global and author of 4 fantastic books, Entrepreneur Revolution, Key Person of Influence, Oversubscribed, and 24 Assets. We unsurprisingly talk about being an entrepreneur, business, fatherhood, and much...

What's it like to work with and mentor the youngest ever driver in Formula 1?  What can you learn from the way Jake helped rising start Max Verstappen as he prepared to race against Lewis Hamilton, week after week.  We speak to Jake Aliker, a performance coach who has worked in F1, Rugby, and now helps young racing drivers be prepared for battle.  We also talk about what he has lear...

A must listen! We speak to Chevy Rough, a man who is a performance specialist. He gives you actionable tips and strategies that can help a man navigate not just the lockdown, but life 1,5,10 years from now. We talk about mindset, daily habits, lifestyle choices, no B.S strategies, the importance of being OK with solitude, authenticity, and much, much more. It's our longest interview yet, and one w...

TedX speaker and top model Marius Hordijk speaks about what it's like to represent top brands whilst dealing with the uncertainty and challenges of linking your career with how you look. We speak about guys talking, the importance of checking in with your mates, being embarrassed to be a model, staying strong in an environment that judges you for how you look, life coaching, and the habits that ha...

We men need to go in to battle with a strong body AND mind during this challenging time. Your mindset could make all the difference, not just in the coming days, but in the weeks and months ahead, as the fallout from this global pandemic unfolds. We speak to Mark Bailey, who specialises in helping guys with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. It’s a fascinating listen.

Men, we have just launched out new Whole Man Mentorship Programme to help guys with focus, accountability, procrastination, and navigating life's challenges. Click here to find out more! In this episode we speak to expert Life Coach David Key. David will talk to you about a new understanding in psychology - The Three Principles. Through coaches like David Key it has the power to transform the worl...

JUMP ON WITH JAMES GOLDEN, EXPERT PT, 20 YEARS IN HEALTH & FITNESS, GOVERNMENT ADVISOR, AND FITNESS AMBASSADOR AT DAYLESFORD FARM.  WE TALK FITNESS FADS, BEING A DAD, BUSINESS, AND LIFE BALANCE.

HE PULLS NO PUNCHES. WE SPEAK TO THE BRILLIANT DAVID SWANN, A MAN WHO HAS WORKED IN THE HIGH PRESSURE ENVIRONMENTS OF THE ENGINE ROOMS OF THE TOP RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD. WE TALK ABOUT GETTING FIRED FROM HESTON BLUMENTHAL'S 3 MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT, ABOUT WORKING UNDER PRESSURE, COOKING FOR MEN, ABOUT FIGHTING, AND ABOUT LIFE.

LEARN ABOUT MINDSET, PRIORITISING YOUR DAY, RUNNING MULTIPLE COMPANIES. We speak to Ben Nunn, a professional footballer, founder of Benny's, a successful online men grooming range, and now property developer.

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO CHECK IN WITH YOUR MATES? WE SPEAK TO EXECUTIVE COACH JON DOWNES.

LEARN THE *MOST* IMPORTANT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR A MAN CAN APPLY RIGHT NOW. WE HEAR FROM INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SCOTT MCARTHUR ON TOPICS FROM SELLING DRUGS IN ICE CREAMS, TO HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME.

IN THIS FIRST EVER EPISODE WE HEAR FROM WHOLE MAN ACADEMY CEO ANTHONY ASTBURY ABOUT MINDSET, CITY LIFE AND GETTING STARTED.