The Making of a Man

My guest today is Brodie FarberHe is a professional mixed martial artist and former UFC and WEC fighter.From a young age Brodie knew he would fight – starting his journey in sambo he transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and eventually MMA. His career led him to learn lots of lessons about what it takes to become a fighter and to compete at the top levelExpect to learn:-       Why MMA fighters are so much better now than when Brodie started-       Why not everyone is cut out to be a professional fighter-       Why learning to fight is such an important skill for young men-       How to get back up after a tough loss-       Why getting knocked out can change your perspective on fightingAnd a whole lot moreBrodie was a great guest and answered some fascinating questions about what it's like to be a fighter and the commitment and dedication it takes to reach the top.More of Brodie Farber:Instagram:@brodie_farberFind me on socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofamanIntro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

My guest today is Steve HochmanHe is a Fitness and Personal Development Coach and is the Co-founder of one of the world’s largest boot camp fitness franchises (Fit Body Boot Camp)Keeping fit and losing weight has never been more confusing with conflicting information about different diets and exercise - it's hard to keep trackExpect to learn:- Why you shouldn’t overly obsess over calories- The importance of the glycemic index and why not many people are aware of it- How fitness influencers fool you with their absurd workouts- How to motivate yourself to stay fitAnd a whole lot moreFor anyone struggling for motivation to get fit, this is for youMore of Steve Hochman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevehochman.driven/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevehochmanYoutube: @SteveHochmanFind me on socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofamanIntro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

My guest today is Dr Susie BennettShe is a researcher focused on male suicide at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow.Susie’s research looks at the cultural and social factors that put men at risk of suicidal despair, and the factors that can aid men to recover a meaningful life. In particular, my research focuses on the dynamics of selfhood, interpersonal connections, emotions, masculinity, psychological pain and suicidal behaviours in male suicide. Considering it is men’s mental health month I think this is a vital topic and Susie is an incredible researcher and her empathy for suicidal men and her passion for the subject.Expect to find out:-           Why emotional suppression is so damaging-           How calling men toxic is preventing them from opening up-           Why telling men to “talk about their feelings” isn’t enough-           Why suicidal men are actually incredibly wise people-           The importance of belonging and the impact of social isolation on menAnd a whole lot moreMore of Dr. Susie Bennett:https://malesuicideresearch.com/Instagram:@male_suicide_researchFind me on socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofamanIntro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

Marc Azoulay founded Men’s Therapy Online, a community and healing hub for men who want to get back on their feet or take their lives to the next level. With the help of his team, he provides ongoing men’s groups, individual counselling, and powerful wilderness retreats to his members using his background in neuroscience, to help men become the best versions of themselves.Expect to learn:-      Why men are struggling to make friends-      Why digging a hole in the sand at the beach is something all men can relate to-      How tightknit communities create more connected people-      How men can become better at expressing what they mean emotionally-      How a wilderness retreat can change your mental health for the better-      Why some men who improve themselves end up getting divorced And a whole lot moreMarc’s stories from being a therapist and the things he's done to help men are incredible and I think a lot of the things can be applied to the average man’s daily life.More of Marc Azoulay:https://menstherapy.online/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyonlineX (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/marcmazoulayFind me on socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofamanIntro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

Terry Tucker went from working at Wendy’s to hospital admin to a swat hostage negotiator Terry has truly done and seen it all.But his greatest challenge began in early 2012 with a rare form of cancer that has caused him many years of pain through injections that became so toxic for his body that he almost died. During this journey, he learned that with all his pain and suffering you have two choices. Succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. Terry chose the latter.Terry recently wrote the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviours to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. More of Terry Tucker:https://www.motivationalcheck.com/Instagram: @sustainableexcellenceauthorFind me on socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofamanIntro: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

Derick is a US Army Veteran who was awarded Soldier of the Year for his battalion 3x as well as Life Coach and Trainer Derick had a tough upbringing and had to learn to stay calm in most moments people would break down or snap. He used these experiences to thrive in the US Army along with his coaching career.Expect to find out:- How the mindset in the army is different to the average person- The importance of decisiveness in your daily life- Why toxic masculinity may not always be a bad thing- How the lack of masculine role models caused the rise of Andrew Tate- The ways to handle criticism without getting your self-esteem hurt And a whole lot more.More of Derick Johnson:http://fitwithderick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithderick2/Find me on socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofamanIntro: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

Sophie Kjærvik is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University specialising in reducing anger, aggression and violence as well as previous expertise studying narcissistic behaviour and its links to aggression.Anger can be an issue for many whether it be road rage or somebody cutting in line. Men also generally have more violent tendencies so it was great to have Sophie on to discuss how people can better regulate their anger.Sophie aims to help develop effective intervention strategies to empower individuals to change and manage their aggressive impulses toward others and advance existing theories. Today we delve into -       the intricacies of aggression and anger-       guidance for to help regulate the effects of anger and aggression-       why taking your anger out on a punching bag isn’t the best idea -       How certain parenting methods can lead to narcissistic children-       How narcissists end up being more aggressive-       Whether Gen Z is a more narcissistic generationAnd a lot moreMore of Sophie Kjærvik:https://sophiekja.com/Intro:Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

Jonathan is a successful international model who has modelled for brands such as Men's Health and Hugo Boss. At 41 years old, Jonathan is ready to shed light on global issues affecting men and share his unique life story for a greater purpose. Today we spoke about:-       How he struggled with his mental health-       Why speaking about your feelings isn’t something men should be afraid of-       How the modelling industry can affect body image-       Why you shouldn’t believe everything you see on InstagramAnd a whole lot more.Jonathan’s world turned upside down when his mother passed away tragically on his 21st birthday. Motivated by his mother's modelling legacy, Jonathan embarked on a modelling career while battling his demons. More of Jonathan Niziol:Instagram: @jonathanniziolhttps://www.jonathanniziolofficial.com/Intro:Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction

Shyam Kotecha also known as 8Key is a music producer for afroswing and rap artists. Shyam has some incredible insights into an industry, specifically beat production that has skyrocketed in recent times and is a very feasible entrepreneurial pursuit for musically inclined people. Expect to hear about:-        How he was introduced to the music industry-       How social media has affected the music artists have to produce-       Top tips for getting into making music And much more