The New Man

Anthony Meindl author of At Left Brain Turn Right: An Uncommon Path to Shutting Up Your Inner Critic, Giving Fear the Finger and Having an Amazing Life. Interview discusses: fear, failure, success, creativity, feeling stuck, expectations of others, comparing yourself to others, uncertainty, getting out of a rut and Steven Pressfield.

Brian Johnson (Philosophers Notes, en*theos Academy) discusses meditation, why it matters, how to meditate, how meditation affects the brain, how to stop doing stupid things, commitment, neuroplasticity, binaural beats, holosync, hemisync, building willpower, brain states, brain waves, affirmations, meditation retreats, and sitting without pain.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits discusses living an effortless life, how to confront fear, letting go of goals, when goals and productivity work against you, how to embrace chaos, fear of success, fear of failure, fear of missing out, and living with purpose.

Mark Michael Lewis share practical relationship advice for men, why saying "yes dear" kills sexual attraction, feeling trapped, feeling stuck, why trying to win a fight is a waste of time, selling yourself out, speaking up for what you want, avoiding conflict, creating connection, depth, intimacy and attraction.

Marc David (Psychology of Eating) discusses women's bodies, emotional eating and how they are at odds with sex, dating and relationships. Also discussed: Dieting, marriage issues, relationship issues, sexual attraction, attraction loss, what is sexy, and practical advice.

58 year old stand up paddle SUP racer Bill Whiddon paddled 60+ miles across the Gulf Stream from the Bahamas to Miami in 17+ hours. How to do something crazy, being bold, vision, planning, training, fear, doubt, hitting the wall and resistance are discussed.

Jun Po Denis Kelly Interview A Heart Blown Open. Jun Po discusses his life, sex, LSD, running from the law, meditation, mondo zen, reincarnation, Ken Wilber, spirituality, waking up, koans, anger and fear.

Chip Conley author of Emotional Equations and Peak and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hotels discusses anxiety, workaholism, finding a calling, success and making sense of your emotions.

Peter Bregman discusses dangers of productivity and your comfort zone. Unconventional tips for success and living your passion. Author of 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done

AJ Jacobs author of Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection discusses six pack abs, diets, pole dancing, colonics, juice cleanses, paleo, HIIT, chewdaism, and what you really need to be healthy.

Foundation Training creator Eric Goodman discusses the body, healing and how you're stopping yourself from living a passionate life.

Jon Rose, founder of Waves for Water and former professional surfer, interviewed about career transitions, uncertainty, finding your calling, following your fun and success. Also: the Padang, Sumatra earthquake experience that changed his life.

Jeremy Staat went from the NFL to joining the Marines in Iraq. We discuss the NFL, the Marines, Iraq, job dissatisfaction, career transitions, Pat Tillman, resistance, fulfillment plus veterans suicide and awareness.

In this episode we’re talking with aviatrix and TV news reporter Amelia Earhart about cutting the BS, doing what you love and of course, flying.

Brian Johnson (Philosphers Notes) and New Man Podcast host Tripp Lanier discuss ways to stay focused and follow through.