Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks

Most people think getting healthy requires extreme discipline, perfect routines, and complicated fitness advice.In this episode, I speak with Gary Vee's long-time coach Jordan Syatt about the biggest lies we've been sold about health and fitness, and why the simple things often matter most.We talk about walking, longevity, fitness myths, dieting, body image, perfectionism, food addiction, biohacking, health trackers, and why so many people struggle to stay consistent.Jordan also shares his own experience with eating disorders, the lessons he learned from coaching thousands of clients, and why chasing perfection is often what causes people to fail.What I loved about this conversation is that Jordan cuts through the noise. In a world full of extreme advice, he brings the focus back to what actually works.Jordan Syatt is a strength coach, author, educator, and host of The Jordan Syatt Podcast. He is widely known for coaching Gary Vaynerchuk and helping thousands of people improve their health through simple, evidence-based fitness and nutrition principles.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Health Fitness Lies(00:28) Walking For Longevity(02:35) Complexity Vs Basics(04:44) Steps Targets That Work(07:28) All Or Nothing Trap(08:34) Perfectionism Mindset(14:02) Progress Beyond Scale(16:08) Psychology And Motivation(18:03) Food Behavior Addiction(20:50) Exercise Addiction Story(24:11) Jordan’s Wrestling Origins(24:36) Weight Cutting And Eating Disorders(27:36) Doctors And Trust Issues(28:23) Doctor Sign Off Loophole(29:56) Finding Strength Training(31:26) Breaking the Binge Cycle(33:51) Coaching Through Experience(35:24) Cutting Through Diet Noise(40:33) Biohacker Nonsense Exposed(42:40) Why Pseudoscience Spreads(47:02) Health Data Obsession(52:03) Simple Habits Win Long Term(53:01) Wrap UpConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Jordan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitnessWebsite: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/

This conversation starts with a confronting question: are men actually built to be faithful?In this episode, I speak with Yale psychologist Dr. Bill von Hippel about the biology behind male variety-seeking, modern dating, commitment, dopamine, and why chasing more options often leaves people feeling more disconnected.We talk about serial monogamy, dating apps, social comparison, success, loneliness, and why the things we think will make us happy often don’t.What I loved about this conversation is that it doesn’t excuse behaviour, it explains the deeper forces underneath it. And the real takeaway is simple: we may chase novelty, status, and freedom, but what we actually need is connection.Dr. Bill von Hippel is a Yale psychologist, author, and researcher whose work explores human behaviour, happiness, connection, and the evolutionary forces that shape who we are.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction(00:42) Serial Monogamy Origins(02:21) Testicles Tell All(04:26) Variety vs Pair Bonding(07:44) Dating Apps Trap(10:43) Status Won’t Fulfill(15:06) Happiness Rises With Age(18:55) Modern Life Mismatch(23:13) Too Many Choices(26:37) Embrace Uncertainty(30:07) Connection Over Autonomy(32:40) Set a Sacrifice Deadline(33:35) Define Success Upfront(34:44) Accountability Reality Check(36:15) Careers as a Random Walk(36:50) Virtual vs Real Connection(39:11) Daily Connection Habits(41:48) Why We Need People(43:00) Autonomy Over Connection(47:07) City Life Connection Trap(49:23) Remote Work and Demographics(53:59) Kids, Marriage and Meaning(56:57) Finding Your Path(58:58) Advice to My Younger Self(59:47) Where to Find Bill(01:00:27) Final ThanksConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Bill:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamvonhippel/Website: https://vonhippel.socialpsychology.org/

Why does porn keep escalating?In this episode, I speak with porn recovery coach Noah Church about why people seek more and more extreme porn, and how it can affect the brain, relationships, and real intimacy.We explore how porn can become a way to escape stress, anxiety, loneliness, shame, and emotional pain. We also talk about desensitisation, porn-induced erectile dysfunction, relapse, fantasy, intimacy, and why so many men struggle to connect in real life after years of using screens to cope.At the heart of the conversation is the bigger question: why so many men numb what they feel instead of facing what they’re carrying.This episode will change how you understand porn, addiction, and emotional avoidance.Noah Church is a porn recovery coach, author of Wack: Addicted to Internet Porn, and someone who has recovered from porn addiction himself.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Why Porn Escalates(00:28) Early Exposure Story(01:31) Desensitization And ED(03:37) Quitting And Relapse(05:37) Rising ED Statistics(08:07) Hollow Rewards Explained(10:49) Recovery Process Basics(12:30) Porn As Emotional Coping(14:59) Healthy Use And Education(16:22) Escalation Twists Sexuality(17:33) Porn Free Masturbation(21:31) Cheating And Secrecy(23:49) Dating Novelty And Comparison(29:30) Host Personal Experience(32:26) Try 30 Days Off(34:08) Fantasy Versus Reality(35:22) Turning Imagination Into Values(36:44) Addiction Traits As Strengths(38:19) Rock Bottom Wake Up Calls(40:48) Recovery As Second Puberty(42:54) Early Exposure And Age Gates(44:23) Porn Industry And Stigma(46:30) OnlyFans And AI Illusions(51:05) Incels Dating Apps And Resilience(01:00:58) Closing AdviceConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Noah:Website: addictedtointernetporn.com

What is rumination really costing you?In this episode, I speak with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, an award-winning science journalist and Oprah-picked author of Mind Drama.We explore why getting stuck in your head can quietly steal years of your life, and why rumination is not just overthinking... it is a survival response that can keep you trapped in old stories, shame, guilt, and self-criticism.We also look at the hidden cost of living in your head: losing focus, presence, relationships, and time you can never get back.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in their own mind and wants to stop rumination from running their life.Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist and author of Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Rumination Steals Life(02:43) Research And Brain Roots(06:03) When Rumination Turns Chronic(09:46) Why We Ruminate More Now(12:58) Childhood Wiring And Belonging(15:11) MIST Framework Explained(17:53) Guided MIST Exercise(22:12) Naming It Brings Relief(24:05) Building A Personal Code(26:33) Personal Stories And Breakthroughs(30:23) Rewriting The Inner Story(33:10) Finding Voice And Freedom(35:44) Healing Through Self Work(37:18) Rumination Versus Processing(39:22) Focus Lost In Thought Loops(41:48) Parenting And Trauma Cycles(43:53) Good Parents Still Miss Needs(50:46) Ambition Or Old Story(56:53) First Step, No Shame(58:39) Modern Stress And Biology(01:02:06) Final ThoughtsConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Donna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnajacksonnakazawa/Website: https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/

A lot of us don’t just feel anxious...we get anxious about being anxious.In this episode, I speak with Donald J. Robertson, a psychotherapist and one of the world’s leading voices on Stoicism.We talk about why trying to get rid of anxiety can keep it alive, why overthinking often feels useful when it’s really another form of avoidance, and how facing what we fear can help us move forward. We also get into self-criticism, comparison, external validation, and why so many people chase success without ever questioning if it’s the life they actually want.This conversation is about anxiety, but it’s also about learning to stop fighting yourself.Donald J. Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, author, and leading expert on Stoicism and modern psychology.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Stoicism Meets Anxiety(00:29) Ancient Therapy Roots(01:40) Dichotomy of Control(02:43) Second Order Anxiety(05:27) Avoidance And Exposure(07:15) Worry As Cognitive Avoidance(09:15) Emotions Are Cognitive(14:36) Two Factor Anxiety Model(19:20) Exposure Therapy Works(27:38) Attention Narrows Under Threat(33:01) Premeditation Of Evils(34:03) Worry Versus Imaginal Exposure(35:33) The Paradox Of Worry(41:32) Postpone Worry To Think Clearly(46:12) Control Your Worry(47:14) Values And Comparison Trap(49:06) Upward Vs Downward Comparisons(51:32) Gratitude Through Absence(53:02) Questioning Ambition(55:01) Mortality Resets Priorities(58:05) Character Over Externals(01:01:55) Rigidity Vs Resilience(01:06:03) Anxiety About Anxiety(01:12:30) Social Anxiety Spotlight Effect(01:14:29) Does Money Buy Happiness?(01:17:52) Role Models And Reality(01:24:29) Advice To Younger Self(01:26:52) Closing ThoughtsConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Donald:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldjrobertson/Website: https://donaldrobertson.name/

Why do so many men feel lost today?In this episode, I speak with Zach Watson, a viral creator and mental load coach helping men take emotional ownership in their relationships and lives.We explore why so many men are struggling with loneliness, emotional numbness, rejection, porn, the internet, and the pressure to pretend they’re fine.We also talk about why boys are often taught to hide what they feel, how that shapes men later in life, and why emotional regulation may be one of the biggest missing skills for modern men.This episode will change how you understand male loneliness, emotional disconnection, and what it takes for men to rebuild themselves.Zach Watson is a viral mental load coach and creator known for helping men understand invisible labor, emotional ownership, and healthier relationships.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Why Men Feel Lonely(00:52) Rejection and Real Life Practice(01:35) Porn and Internet Trap(04:00) Invisible Labor Explained(05:01) Male Privilege Today(09:18) Turning Anger Into Action(14:07) Storytelling That Changes Minds(19:18) Is It Harder for Women?(22:01) Accountability for Misconduct(23:24) Mens Biggest Obstacle(23:44) Emotional Regulation Skills(26:31) Where to Find Zach(26:58) Final WordsConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Zack:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachmentalloadcoach/Website: https://zachmentalloadcoach.com/