077: Standing in your naked truth – Ben Bidwell
Why can't you stand around naked? Naked in your truth! Allowing yourself to be aligned in your truth so you can be exactly who you are. For most me, it's because they've been told to live and be their truth makes them less of a man. Of course that is a story. A complete bullshit story. But it only becomes bullshit when you find the power within yourself to call bullshit on yourself.Ben Bidwell, founder of The Naked Professor, found himself and his truth by finally getting naked with himself and his truth. With candid insights and no bullshit, today Ben and I dive into the realm of men showing up in their naked truth without expectations so that they can life their best lives.About BenBen is a mindset & purpose coach, writer & public speaker who inspires his audience to become their most authentic self and achieve their deepest potential.Having been on his own journey from a masked "toxic" man to an awakened & open soul, his story is deeply authentic & relatable.In July 2017, he launched his blog, @thenakedprofessor, where he beautifully articulates the importance of mental health & personal development, by stripping away the masks of masculinity & embracing his authentic persona in a vulnerable, yet captivating way. Ben is pioneering a revolution that is encouraging men to open up & connect more with their emotions whilst still retaining their sense of masculinity.Together with Matt Johnson, Ben is one half of the number one podcast show ‘The Naked Professors’, that embraces conversations about mental health in a vulnerable but relatable way. Guests have included Sam Thompson, boxer Johnny Nelson, Arron Crascall, Jason Fox and Ollie Ollerton (from SAS Who Dares, Wins), Michael Maisey and Jim Hamilton. The guests have also included some very important women too, including Davina McCall and Bryony Gordon.Ben's open and heartfelt message is unique in many ways and has already received significant press from leading publications such as Hello, The Independent, Forbes, Grazia, Happiful, Esquire & Men’s Health. He has also appeared on some of the most recognisable daytime TV & online shows including Sky News, This Morning, Build London, Talk Radio & Heart.Since launching his blog just over two years ago, Ben has quickly built up a following of 30k followers on Instagram, his main social media platform.Connect With BenWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img...
12 Kesä 202033min
076: Why Pride Matters For Every Man – Rick Clemons
It's the kick-off of LGBTQ pride month, but what does that have to do with guys over 40? Everything, even if you're not LGBTQ. Pride in who you are is affording yourself the confidence to have pride in who you are - without shame!I'm kicking off LGBTQ Pride month by challenging all men, regardless of sexual orientation, or gender identity, to take pride in themselves and do good in the world without ego, and cockiness.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
5 Kesä 202014min
075: How to take the leap in to self-care and peace – Troy Love
Men, in general, struggle with self-care. Not talking about the brushing teeth, taking showers, eating right, etc. Talking about the deeper stuff. Working with their emotions. Allowing vulnerability to show up. Admitting they don't have the answers. All of these things are an assault on our masculine ego...so to speak.So riddle me this grasshopper? What if men, on a daily basis, practiced deep levels of self-care, what might the world be like? Troy L Love, provides us his insights not only from a professional licensed therapist perspective, but also his perspective as a husband, father, and fellow human being. He also reminds us all that we are not alone, even when we might feel like it.About TroyTroy L Love, MSW, LCSW serves as the President and Clinical Director of Yuma Counseling Services. He has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Troy received his Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, PA in 2000 and much of his training has focused on addiction recovery. Troy also received Certification in Human Resource Studies from Cornell University and is Certified as a Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute.Troy specializes in working with individual’s trauma related concerns, couples struggling in their relationships, and individuals who numb their pain through compulsive or addictive behaviors. Troy also helps couples and individuals who are experiencing sexual issues that reduce the ability for physical intimacy. Troy has training in EMDR, a research-based treatment for trauma survivors, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and addiction recovery.Troy resides in Yuma, Arizona with his wife, two children, and two dogs.Connect With TroyWebsiteFacebookTwitterTroy's Books Hey Guys, Check This Out.Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img...
29 Touko 202029min
074: Do your thing, stay young at heart – Michael Symonds
If you are one of those guys that says, "One day I'll..." or "I'm too old to..." you need this podcast. You are never to old and someday might not come, so start that podcast, write that book, start training for that marathon. Do whatever turns you on, besides sex, and get it done now, because anything goes.Mike Symonds, host of the Anything Goes Project Podcast dives in with me to talk about why to many guys over 40 put their life and dreams on hold when all the have to do is to use one hour of TV watching, booze binging, or crying woe is me, and turn it into the their dream, their hobby, or their happiness.It's a candid, no bullshit, straight-forward chat about getting off your ass and into your dream life.About MikeMike Symonds has always had a passion for the art of storytelling and asking the “why” questions. He is the host of the Anything Goes Project Podcast where he brings on guests to tell their stories and hopefully gain insight into these questions which people have been asking for centuries . Mike is also the Tuesday night host on the FCR247 radio station where he discusses music, entertainment, and content creation.He is also interested in studies in the paranormal and the phenomenon people experience along with the origins of ghost stories and urban legends. Having conducted and attended many paranormal investigations over the years Mike has developed a few hypothesis as to what people may be experiencing.Along with his show and many other interests he is the author of the Apoc-Z series, a custom artistic woodworker and accomplished painter. He currently resides in Texas with his wife and is the father of 5 children.In the past Mike has taken the stage multiple times to give talks on various topics, including debt based currencies.Connect With MichaelWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img src="https://rickclemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RadioPublic-300x81.jpg"...
22 Touko 202034min
073: Vulnerability and Responsibility – Matt Ward
When COVID19 became our reality, our lives took on a whole different meaning. Many of us began thinking about life in a whole lot of new dimensions - fear, uncertainty, purpose, safety, survival, peace - no emotion left unturned.For many guys, including my friend and guest, Matt Ward, suddenly we felt vulnerable on a different level, maybe even first time feelings and began wondering, "How now, do I take care of my family?"In this candid conversation, Matt and I explore vulnerability and responsibility in the face of chaos and crisis, and how to navigate it for the good of yourself and others.About MattMatt is the founder of Breakthrough Champion…In 2002 Matt started a website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he, in turn, sold in 2018, so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release!Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! He’s a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year!Matt believes that the problem with Small Business is Bananas! Not sure what that means? Just ASK!Connect With MattWebsiteFacebookTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
15 Touko 202030min
072: How To Compete Every Day – Jake Thompson
Every day is an opportunity. You either compete or give up. Whether it is with yourself or the rest of the world, you GET, not HAVE to compete. Yet, many of us allow the competition in our own heads to keep us from getting what we most want in life. The goal of competition is to get you out of your comfort zone and into your best life.Jake Thompson, a guy who knows how to encourage, and compete, joins us today to talk about why men should compete in a healthy way with themselves and others to live their most fulfilled life. He's also going to share about his brand new book - Compete Everyday - The not so secret, secret to winning in your work and life.About JakeJake Thompson is a professional speaker and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop accountability, mental resilience, and leadership skills in order to make bigger impacts in their careers and in their life. It’s through his experience and research that he’s discovered how people who harness a competitive mindset against themselves can reach their goals, commit to action over motivation, and step into the leader they were created to be.Jake is a third-generation entrepreneur, the youngest strategic advisory board member at the University of Dallas’ College of Business, and a graduate of both Texas Christian University (B.S.) and University of Dallas (M.B.A.).Connect With JakeWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
8 Touko 202029min
071: Making Your Age Work For You – Tavarus Hogans
We all are aging, and there is nothing we can do about that. But what we can do is realize that everything works out just as it should.Serial entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tavarus Hogans shares how his 40s have brought him to the place that he realizes he doesn't have to first or right to be the man he is meant to be. From understanding at a deeper level how being secondary is a gift to knowing that birthdays are simply another day to be grateful to be alive, Tavarus doles out some interesting insights of what he has learned in his 41 years of life that has made him a better man.About TavarusAfter being class president in High School and graduating #6 in his class with honors, Tavarus Hogans chose Vanderbilt University. Tavarus majored in Communications and was captain of the football team.His company True Seven Life works with individuals and organizations looking to make their employees more comfortable and confident presenters. Also a Podcast Coach, Tavarus Hogans is the host of a podcast called the True Seven Life Podcast, a podcast featuring self-employed business heroes making an impact and cohost of a second podcast called Beyond The Stars, where he and astrologer Crystal Warren demystify some of the suspicions behind astrology.Currently working on his debut book, “Finding Your Voice - A journey of becoming a better presenter” Tavarus lives in Jacksonville, FL. Tavarus credits a lot of his success to his faith in God, and that he can control the attributes to his 3 favorite words: love, attitude, and effort.As a new entrepreneur, Mr. Hogans has a Premium CBD line called True Seven CBD. Of the 20 oils in this line 15 are terpene based and feature higher milligram concentrations for those experiencing chronic issues. Boasting 44 skus, True Seven CBD also has a line of cosmetic topicals that include facial cleanser, eye serum and charcoal mask among other items.Fun Fact - Tavarus coached a pee-wee football team in Tampa where these kids taught him more about life and leadership than any class he has taken.If not in a local gym or coffee shop, you can find Tavarus on LinkedIn under Tavarus Hogans or on Facebook @true7life. Be You, Be True #true7life.Connect With TavarusWebsiteFacebookInstagramSpecial Offer For 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk. listeners. Receive 20% off CBD orders through May 31 with promo code RealMen40. Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <a...
1 Touko 202024min
070: How to be an Uplifting Dad – Mark LaMaster
Fatherhood is a gift, a challenge, a blessing, and a trial by fire. It's also a great reward. It can also be a huge failure if you don't play your cards right, in so many ways. Even then, sometimes the outcome be less than perfect. But don't let that hold you back from being the most uplifting Dad you can be.Mark LaMaster and I have a candid conversation about Fatherhood - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the rewarding truths of what it is like to uplift your kids so that you build lifelong relationships - which may sound easy, but does take a particular knack to keep those relationships alive.About MarkMark LaMaster is an engaging communicator and a fatherhood coach who helps dads maximize the time with their kids during the childhood years so they can develop fulfilling life-long relationships.Mark is the author of three fatherhood books, an online coaching program called Uplifting Dads Academy. Mark also speaks to parents and has been described by audiences as dynamic, relatable, and inspiring, connects with dads on a meaningful level and offers real-life advice that can be put into action.While Mark loves speaking, writing, and inspiring dads, he loves his wife and two teenagers even more. They live in Rochester, Minnesota.Connect With MarkWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
24 Huhti 202031min
