The Manzilla Men's Podcast

Hello! Been a while, sorry!… super thrilled to have Andrew from the Traitors on as a guest for this week’s show on post traumatic growth, and finding resilience. Andrew’s story is one of a tough upbringing, involving a life altering accident which came to define him into being the man he is today. A near-death car crash put his life in jeopardy - and he has worked tirelessly to become the man and brand that he is today. The Traitors on BBC One in 2024 showed what a class act he is, but it’s just the beginning of what Andrew is achieving. In this show, you’ll hear : Andrew’s experience with near death from a car crash and how he rebuilt his life proving everyone wrong. how the Traitors helped him showcase his true self why identity as men is so important to us never chase what others are up torelationships between father and son, and why it’s important to tell them you love them why you should always check in on people but never hassle them do you want to talk about it or forget about it… some amazing life advice Finding purpose and resilience after life's toughest challenges is something we will all have to do in our lives. Join us as we explore personal stories of recovery, the psychology behind healing from trauma, and how adversity can lead to transformation. Whether you're overcoming past struggles or want to understand the power of growth after trauma, this podcast is your guide to finding strength and meaning beyond hardship.You can learn more on Andrew here: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjenkinsofficialFeel free to follow @manzillaonline on all socials, subscribe to the podcast and to visit the website www.man-zilla.com 

Many of us work shifts - early starts, late finishes, crazy o’clock can be the way of the norm. As I write this I’ve barely had any sleep! So how crucial is it that we alter our bodies and brains accordingly. *sorry for the delay in getting new episodes out all!*In this episode of Manzilla, Gavin speaks to online personality and former police officer Grace Cowan, who is known on socials as the Shift Worker Coach. It’s a practical episode, where they discuss the importance of sleep, nutrition, hydration, mentality and mindsets needed to succeed and thrive in anti-social life. Have you worked shifts before? And if so how did you cope? Are you still working shifts now? In this show : Why Grace started as a shift worker coach What life was like as a police officer on the beat Nutritional pitfalls of shift work When and what to eat Tips and pointer to cope mentally Why coaching could help youStress and it’s impact on your body and how you can cope Magic bullets to help people succeedMore on Grace and her coaching here : https://theshiftworkerscoach.co.uk/Feel free to follow @manzillaonline on all socials, subscribe to the podcast and to visit the website www.man-zilla.com 

Numan - you might have seen them on TV adverts, magazines on the train or tube advertising. But what’s the ethos behind the brand all about digitising and normalising men’s health taboos? In this episode, Gavin talks to founder and creator of Numan, Sokratis Papafloratos, about how his vision and personal health journey with men’s health led him to discover this massive gap in the men’s health care market. The BIG aspects to their growth - talking about erectile dysfunction, male pattern baldness and possibly the biggest silent killer which begins when men are under 45… heath disease.Would disclosing your digital health anonymously lead to getting checked out more openly?In this show : How Numan began and why it was needed 1:43Who does Numan speak to and the research 4:35One man’s inhibition when it comes to s3x 5:43 Biggest silent killers in men 8:10Erectile dysfunction is an early warning system 11:10 Should you worry about baldness? 12:34Relationship between medical industry and distribution 15:10More on Numan - 20% off! - https://www.numan.com/subscribe?pc=ppc-brand-20x3&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_term=numan&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-8er3emogQMVFevtCh3ngA2-EAAYASAAEgLc3fD_BwEMore on Sokratis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sokratispapafloratos https://instagram.com/papafloratosThank you for your time!… Would love your feedback - please share on the podcast provider you’re listening on - and do check out Manzilla on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok!… All links here : man-zilla.com 

True confidence is something so few of us can say we have. Our emotions and how we control them are directly related to how ‘good’ we feel inside and about ourselves. Nikki Evans is a coach and found of the Mind Health School, and she coaches men to find their inner voice, and what drives them, in order to display confidence. But what is this confidence, and how does it manifest… it’s different for everyone. You’ll hear: How to find purpose through needs 2:05Why men just need an invitation to open up 5:07The quality of your relationships as a man 6:47Rating your emotions and why this is important 8:00 Relationships are the problem! 9:02Troublesome childhoods are the best clients 10:30 Where does true confidence come from 12:15More on Nikki’s Mind Health School here : https://www.mindhealthschool.com/about/ and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkiofficiallyThank you for your time!… Would love your feedback - please share on the podcast provider you’re listening on - and do check out Manzilla on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok!… All links here : man-zilla.com 

This week’s midweek Manzilla podcast is all about spotting the signs of the menopause, and the andropause! The menopause should not be feared, at all, but as men it would really help if we can learn about the signs. It could explain why our partners are off with us for no apparent reason! Hormones, sex drive, appetite, mood swings. You name it.Menopause education expert Dee Murray speaks to Gavin to give us a guide as to why and when the menopause happens, and how you can help. Also, for us men, the andropause is a similar thing. It’s where our testosterone levels gradually - and we lose interest in the stuff we used to love (you get me!!)… You’ll hear: The history of the menopause and why it happens 3:00 What to look in case you think your partner has it 4:20The stigma around it towards women, and why men need to de-stigmatise it 6:10S3x drive and it’s affected for men and women 8:20Andropause 9:30How the hormones are linked between men and women 12:50Dee is founder of a group called Menopause experts. More on their work is here. https://menopauseexperts.com/about-menopause-experts-group/https://www.instagram.com/menopauseexperts/Thank you for your time!… Would love your feedback - please share on the podcast provider you’re listening on - and do check out Manzilla on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok!… All links here : man-zilla.com 

This week’s Manzilla Mens’s Podcast is all about what it takes to build, develop and hone our emotions - and making us resilient to the fallout when things happen to us. How do we control what we’re thinking and feeling. Are men more emotionally disconnected now than ever before? In this episode, Gavin speaks to emotional resilience expert, coach and author Alex Holmes, who discusses his journey through therapy and discovery to share his journey .... and man myths!... exposing the faultlines behind them. You’ll hear: 2:47 The path to resilience 7:16 How the triggers occurred for Alex to learn more about emotions 9:29 Are men more emotionally disconnected12:48 Real man myths and how they affect masculinity 20:30 The relationship between emotionality and mental health More Alex - https://alexholmes.co https://www.instagram.com/byalexholmes/Thank you for your time!… Would love your feedback - please share on the podcast provider you’re listening on - and do check out Manzilla on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok!… All links here : man-zilla.com 

This week’s midweek Manzilla is all about caring for your teeth. Evidence shows we men are shocking when it comes to our dental health. And let’s be honest, going to the dentist is not a nice vibe, but hear it from the experts here - there are key ways to look after and preserve your teeth, and continue to eat what you want.Dr Sahil Patel is a cosmetic and aesthetic dentist, who’s been doing procedures, routine and complex for years. In this chat with Gavin, he outline why it’s so important we all take good care of our teeth, not just to look good, but serve us chewing long into our 70’s pain free!… You’ll hear: 2:30 why is there a fear of the dentist4:25 do men have more problems with their teeth… YES!6:30 how long do our teeth actually last?9:30 getting your teeth done abroad… and how do you know if you need anything done?13:00 what are the best ways to brush 16:00 which toothpaste you should chooseEnjoy - and thank you for listening as we return to more regular shows again after a bit of break! More on Dr Sahil - https://sahilpatel.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/drsahilpatel 

Midweek Manzilla podcast! This week’s show is with sleep and longevity expert Ralph Montague, who has a book called Stop! Waking Up Tired. A fun and fascinating text which details simple and easy to understand tips for better sleep.He talks to Gavin about the key to good basic productivity, and ultimately mental health is getting more productive and stronger sleep.This is a midweek boost to your podcast diet for all things men’s health, mindset, mental issues and psychology related for us to men to take ideas and inspiration from. You’ll hear: how partying non-stop was the root cause of Ralph’s sleep journey 1:52how to boost you levels of energy 3:10tips to drift off 5:30should you go to bed or stay up that little bit later? 7.56why it’s so important for men in their late 30’s / early 40’s to get the right sleep 9.50it’s all about how you feel ABOUT yourself for better sleep 12:20Enjoy - and thank you for listening as we return to more regular shows again after a bit of break! www.man-zilla.com More on Ralph here - https://thelongevityclinic.co.uk/about/And Ralph’s book to buy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/STOP-Waking-Up-Tired-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0BTMZ23W2