The Making of a Man

My guest today is Marcus HiggsMarcus is a communication coach for parents of preteens (ages 10-14). He helps them show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to connect with their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap.Expect to find out:Why the pre-teen years are so formative in a child's developmentHow to limit the amount of outside influences that could negatively affect your childHow to become a more patient and emotionally effective parentThe best ways to support your child through difficult timesAnd a whole lot moreMore of Marcus Higgs:Website: https://marcushiggs.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcushiggs/Find 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 Owen Marcus.He is the founder of MELD, which serves men through scientifically backed programs to help them with emotional mastery and leadershipExpect to hear about:-       Why men struggle with emotional awareness-       Balancing the emotional and rational mind-       How to let go of your judgements about yourself-       Why men shut down certain emotions and why that can be unhealthyAnd a whole lot more More of Owen Marcus and MELD:MELD website: https://meld.community/Owen's website: https://owenmarcus.com/Instagram: @owenmarcus @meld.menFind 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 Joe Keohane. He is a journalist who has worked at or written for publications such as GQ and Esquire on many topics like politics, travel, social sciences and business. His book The Power of Strangers, digs deep into why we don’t talk to strangers, why we should, and how we can—drawing on academic studies, books, and interviews.Expect to Learn:-      How COVID affected our interactions-      How we evolved to become such social creatures-      Why a lot of us actively avoid human interactions-      What the best ways are to become better at making meaningful conversations with peopleAnd a whole lot moreIf you enjoy this chat Joe’s book is linked below. More of Joe Keohane:Book - The Power of Strangers: https://www.amazon.com/Strangers-Joe-Keohane/dp/0241399130Website: https://joekeohane.net/Find 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 Erick Cloward who is the host of the Stoic coffee break podcast.Stoicism has been a trendy topic for a while now but what even is it and do we really even understand the core principles and how to apply them to our daily lives? What about stoicism do we misunderstand or dilute incorrectly? Erick for over six years now has been sharing his insights and knowledge on the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and today he helped explain in more detail exactly how to get the most out of Stoic philosophyExpect to find out:-       What drew Erick to Stoicism-       How social media misinterprets Stoics to be emotionless and why that’s incorrect-       Why the Stoic mindset may not sugarcoat things but is the best for your long-term mindset-       Why letting go of things not in your control is liberating and shouldn’t be fearedAnd a whole lot more. As a consistent listener of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast, it was incredible to have Erick on and it was amazing to have a chat with such a knowledgeable guy on a topic which I feel I have only just scratched the surface on.More of Erick Cloward:Website: https://stoic.coffee/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70tDlUjoCZAFqO7cnuspJWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stoic-coffee-break/id1336222571Instagram: @stoic.coffeeFind 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 Sybil Geldart. She is an associate professor of psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University (Ontario, Canada), with research interests broadly based in human development and health psychologyShe is also trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches. Both in teaching and clinical practice, Dr. Geldart equips adults and young people with a toolbox of coping and life skills to help deal with the many stressors we all face at work and school including in Her recent self-help book, Alone Time: Embracing Solitude for Health and Well-BeingExpect to learn-       How smartphones have damaged our mental health-       Why taking time for solitude is so important-       How to set boundaries so you can stay connected to people whilst also getting some alone time-       The techniques to help build the right habits for kids so they are not screen-dependent-       What the so-called “Blue zones” of the world do better than the rest of us  And a whole lot more. Sybil’s research into the importance of solitude and alone time is fascinating and for those with a busy mind, her advice will be invaluable.More of Dr. Sybil Geldart:Book - Alone Time: Embracing Solitude for Health and Wellbeing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1922785695?tag=psychologytod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1Find 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 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