Bro Nouveau Podcast
by Thomas Pierce
Thomas Pierce hosts intentional and intellectual conversations that give men the tools and confidence to be more authentic. [email protected] www.youtube.com/@bronouveau
Episodes
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Ryan Hall
Thomas sits down with his brother-in-law Ryan. 1:30 - Ryan Intro & Growing up as a musician 6:30 - Growing up in a single parent household and being raised by mom 13:00 - Striving to be nonjudgmental 21:00 - Formative Years & High school 26:30 - Resisting gossip 30:00 - Music Therapy; benefits of...
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Kristal DeSantis, M.A., LMFT
112: Kristal DeSantis is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, EMDR trained clinician, and a State of Texas approved Premarital Education Provider. She is the creator of The STRONG model of…
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John Lawyer
111 - John Lawyer is an American combat veteran and co-founder of Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community. 1:00 - Introduction, what is Kishar? 4:30 - Defining spirituality and the message John spreads via the Kishar community 16:00 - Acknowledging judgement in ourselves 24:00 - how much…
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Michael C. Anderson, PhD.
110 - Michael Anderson is an author and political commentator who has written five books on the genetic nature of political beliefs, tribalism, and potential solutions. Timestamps: 2:00 - finding a creative outlet in writing, interest in political differences 8:00 - historical/evolutionary origin...
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Dr. Ravi Iyer, MD
Episode 109 - Born in Mumbai, Dr. Ravi R. Iyer is the founding physician and president of the Iyer Clinic-LMG in Fairfax and Loudoun County, Virginia. His 40 years of experience span science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals. Thomas and Dr. Iyer discuss…
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Media Literacy and American Politics with John Pierce
108 - John Pierce is a public sector servant and consultant, having worked for the cities of Philadelphia, Alexandria and San Francisco, as well as consulting for national governments. Timestamps: 3:00 - Media Literacy; choosing information sources. Vaccine hesitancy, Jared Kushner, Russia &...
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James Marshall, Professional Rugby Player & Host of the What a Lad Podcast
107 - James Marshall is a retired professional rugby player from New Zealand and the host of the What a Lad Podcast. James amassed nearly 200 professional rugby appearances, including more than 50 caps for the Hurricanes in the top flight of professional rugby in New Zealand, and was part of the...
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Addiction, Honesty and Angels with Tate Barkley
Michael “Tate” Barkley is an attorney and author of the upcoming memoir, “Sunday Dinners, Moonshine and Men”. Timestamps: 2:00 - What was the impetus to write a book, and why a memoir? 8:00 - What were the factors in your childhood that left you susceptible to addiction? ; Do you miss drinking?...
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Pete Taylor of the Awakened Man Project
105 - Pete Taylor is a British entrepreneur with a background in design and architecture. In 2022 he walked away from a successful business and co-founded the Awakened Man Project. Timestamps: 1:00 - “menswork” concept - how much is too much? 5:00 - Pete’s backstory - growing up with a growth...
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Bro Nouveau Classics: Episode 75 with Bobby Andaya
From October 2022 -- 075 - Bobby Andaya is an American-Filipino entrepreneur. He is the head coach and owner of Hieroglyph Fitness on the Island of Palawan in the Philippines. Prior to establishing CrossFit Hieroglyph in 2016, he served 7 years as a U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and 6…
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Understanding Trauma as a Biological Injury with Dr. Shauna Springer
Dr. Shauna Springer – known as “Doc Springer” in the veteran community, is one of the nation's leading experts on PTSD and transitional trauma. In addition to speaking and writing engagements, Dr. Springer is Chief Psychologist at Stella, a health care organization on the cutting edge of…
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The Rule of Law and Public Defense, with Duncan Varda
Duncan Varda is a criminal defense attorney in Kentucky focused on litigating felony cases. Prior to becoming an attorney, Duncan served as a Foreign Service Officer in South America, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is a Marine Corps veteran with multiple combat deployments in Iraq and...
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Conor Sullivan: Leverage your Network for Personal and Professional Success
102- Conor Sullivan is the Vice President of Client Excellence at The Endurance Group, a consulting firm that unlocks opportunities for clients by revealing and leveraging authentic relationships. Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro & Conor’s professional background; what makes a good podcast episode? 9:00…
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Dr. Salvatore Forcina: Leaving Postwar Italy and Making a Life in Argentina and the United States
101 - Dr. Salvatore Forcina was born during World War II in Scauri, Italy in April of 1941, before moving to Argentina in 1949. As an adult, he moved to the United States, where he completed two different residencies in general and vascular surgery and built a life. Dr. Forcina's recently…
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Paddy Coyne: Coaching Team Sports and Managing Sales Teams
Paddy Coyne is a B2B business leader in the construction industry, and a lifelong football (soccer) player and coach. Timestamps: 2:00 - Paddy Intro - Background and path to living in the United States 7:00 - How Paddy & Thomas met; goal setting in personal life and business 14:00 - How Paddy...
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Contemporary Psychoanalysis & Masculinity in 2023 with Dr. Christopher Deussing
Dr. Christopher Deussing, DSW, LCSW, C-DBT is the Owner of Integrative DBT & Psychotherapy, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work, as well as postgraduate certificates in psychedelic assisted Psychotherapy, and in Substance Abuse and Addiction…
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This Podcast Will Improve Your Work Performance
Regardless of your job title and industry, you have customers. Your external customers are the businesses who pay money for your services, the individuals who view your advertisements, and donors who fund your organization. Internal customers are the people who you work with every day, who…
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Receiving and Giving Criticism in Your Relationship and at Work
097 - Dr. Jessica Higgins is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Higgins' Website: https://drjessicahiggins.com/ Empowered Relationship Podcast:...
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A Spotlight on the American Military Veteran Experience
Fire For Effect Athletics (FFE) is a US military veteran owned and operated olympic lifting, strongman, and cross-training gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FFE programming is designed for everyone, regardless of physical ability or age. FEE trainers customize workouts to benefit people at all...
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You Can Achieve Homeownership
Purchasing a home is one of the most signifiant, and intimidating, purchases an individual will make in their lifetime. Luckily, DJ Olojo, an Atlanta-based real estate investor, has a passion for educating the public on the benefits of homeownership and how they can achieve it. Timstamps: 1:30 -...
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Managing Your Relationships with your Family and at Work (Book Discussion Part 3)
Part three of Thomas' discussion on The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Buy the book here Thomas' full notes Bro Nouveau on YouTube Bro Nouveau on Instagram
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Managing Relationship Conflict with Tact (Book Discussion Part 2)
Thomas discusses his notes on chapters 5-7 of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Buy the book here Thomas' full notes Bro Nouveau on YouTube Bro Nouveau on Instagram
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Why Friendships Matter & Social Fitness (Book Discussion Part 1)
Thomas discusses his notes on chapters 1-4 of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Buy the book here Thomas' full notes Bro Nouveau on YouTube Bro Nouveau on Instagram
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Bro Nouveau Classics: 5 Steps to Men's Mental Health with Dr. Christian Heim
Listen back to this Bro Nouveau Classic episode from November 2021. Dr. Christian Heim is an award-winning clinical psychiatrist, Australian music lecturer (= US professor) and a Churchill fellow. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in the School of Medicine and in music has...
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Balls, Backbone and Heart with Men's Coach and Art Therapist Gabriel Keczan
Gabriel Keczan is a men's intimacy and relationship coach who helps men rekindle desire, overcome relationship problems and avoid divorce. He is the co-founder of the non-profit Sacred Pathways Foundation. The Foundation restores rites of passage for boys using arts, nature and ceremony....
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Self-Report: 6 Weeks of Alcohol Abstinence & Meditation
Study Referenced: Basso JC, McHale A, Ende V, Oberlin DJ, Suzuki WA, Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non-experienced meditators, Behavioural Brain Research (2018), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.08.023
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Patrick Delorenzi: the Impact of Quitting Alcohol
089 - Patrick Delorenzi is an Italian videographer and endurance athlete. In his twenties, Patrick identified that he had a problematic relationship with alcohol and went sober. Thomas and Patrick discuss what motivated him to quit alcohol, the impact it had on his relationships, what he has...
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Nico Lagan on Values and Finding Common Ground
Nico Lagan is a men's coach, entrepreneur, Muay Thai instructor, podcaster and sales professional. He strives to help men achieve their personal legends by becoming strong men. Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro and leaving Canada 5:00 - Training while traveling 12:00 - Nico’s orientation as a men’s coach...
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Cathy Pérez: Feminist Catholicism, Reproductive Justice and a Nuanced Discussion on Abortion
Cathy Pérez is a Certified Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and the 159th Worldwide Certified Konmari Organizing Consultant. She helps women create a healthy relationship with anxiety and stress. Timestamps: 1:30 - Cathy’s Introduction 6:00 - Feminist Catholicism?...
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Industrial Psychology for Venture Capital and the Science of Work Performance with Dr. Nikki Blacksmith
086 - Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is a scientist-practitioner in the field of Industrial Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the George Washington University and is the co-founder of Blackhawke Behaviour Science. Blackhawke Behaviour Science assists venture capital...
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Bro Nouveau Memorable Moments 2022
Take an journey back through 2022 on the Bro Nouveau Podcast with these memorable moments from episodes throughout the year. Timestamps: 1:30 - Dr. Deb Miller on repairing a relationship after infidelity 6:45 - Dr. Eddie Capparucci on pornography addiction 10:15 - Jevon Wooden, life coach, on…
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Rugby in South Africa, Sports Journalism, and the Next Generation of Men with Stephen Kisbey-Green
Stephen Kisbey-Green is a South African sports journalist who lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. He covers rugby and soccer for Off the Ball, an Irish radio broadcaster. Thomas and Stephen discuss where rugby union fits into the global landscape of sports popularity, Stephen's path to sports...
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Chasing a Career in Music and Navigating Life Transitions with Philip Paolino
082- Philip Paolino is a Canadian sales professional and former professional musician. After meeting at a corporate sales training in 2018, Phil and Thomas stuck up a friendship. In this conversation, they discuss Phil's background growing up Italian and French Canadian in Montréal, his years as...
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David Bonifacio: Venture Capital, Philosophy, and the Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom
081 - David Bonifacio is a Filipino entrepreneur, investor, writer, and artist. His work ranges from building businesses and non-profit organizations, to contributing his thoughts and perspectives through his blog and major publications, and to creative expressions found in his stories, poetry…
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Queer Identity, Colorism and Questioning Convention, with Julia Azarcon
080 - Julia Azarcon is a Filipina-Chinese finance and operations professional and recording artist who performs under the name goldfiishie. Timestamps: 4:00 - Julia intro - family background and life growing up in Metro Manila 7:00 - Queer identity encompassing more than just sexual preference...
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The Fate of Masculinity & the Pros and Cons of Musk's Twitter Takeover, with Richard Friesen
Richard Friesen is an American former broker, floor trader, financial software developer and entrepreneur based in California. After overcoming his own barriers with money and building a successful career, Richard studied psychology with the Gestalt Institute and now offers private coaching....
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6 Week Breath-Work Challenge
078 - Thomas speaks about his inspiration to start a 6 week breathing challenge. Over the next 6 weeks, he will complete the breathing practice learned from the Art of Living, 4 times a week. December 16th's episode will be a reflection of what he learned. Podcast that inspired this 6 week...
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Advice for Young Parents and Identifying an Abusive Relationship, with Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC
077 - Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD, is a therapist with more than 30 years of experience. Shannon's YouTube Channel, Therapist Talks, has nearly 30k subscribers. TherapistTalks shares videos on important topics of mental health including depression, anxiety, suicide, motivation,...
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Stefanos Antypas: Leaving Home, Navigating New Cultures & Launching a Business
Stefanos Antypas is a Greek YouTuber, News Presenter, Public Speaker and Social Media Teacher. After training students in social media content creation for a number of years, Stefanos recently launched his own private course for content creators. Thomas' girlfriend Kendall also drops in for a…
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Life in Palawan and Jumping off the Bureaucratic Ladder with Bobby Andaya
075 - Bobby Andaya is an American-Filipino entrepreneur. He is the head coach and owner of Hieroglyph Fitness on the Island of Palawan in the Philippines. Prior to establishing CrossFit Hieroglyph in 2016, he served 7 years as a U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and 6 years in the U.S....
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A Registered Independent's Perspective on American Politics
074 - Elias is a political commentator and podcaster. His show, Politically High Tech, can be found on all major podcast platforms. Timestamps: 1:30 - Elias introduction & political orientation 6:15 - examples of corruption of the left and right 8:30 - threats to American democracy 30:00 - why...
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Punk Culture, Raising Younger Cousins and Making Your Guy Friends Say I Love You, with Michael Bowers
073- Thomas and his friend Michael riff on the punk scene, mosh pits and structured violence, how young men radicalize, being a role model and parent figure to younger family, the lack of rites of passage in American society, not passing on generational trauma, saying I love you to male friends…
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What's At Stake in the 2022 Pennsylvania Election + Why You Need to Vote!
072 - Thomas' sister Meghan returns for another episode, this time in her capacity as the Executive Director of the League of Women Votes of Pennsylvania. The pair discuss the upcoming midterm election in Pennsylvania. Items Referenced: PA Candidate Campaign Financing Vote411.org - your...
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When Should I Speak with a Financial Planner? + How to Select One
071 - Guilian DiLeonardo and Jacky Petit-Homme are certified financial planners and two of the three founding partners of Liberty One Wealth Advisors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After working at a traditional wirehouse, or bank, Jacky, Guilian and their partner opened their own independent...
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Inter-Department Communication at Work, with Katja Schleicher
070 - Katja Schleicher is a German communication coach and speaker. Over the last 10 years she has worked with clients to enable effective & empathic communication, across banking, pharma and ambitious startups.With three languages, two passports and an European heart, Katja travels across…
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Toby Fraser of the Masculinity Action Project Philadelphia
069 - Toby Fraser is the Community Education Supervisor at the Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia. The Settlement House is a nonprofit that offers programming for food access, homeless services, domestic violence services, senior services and education. Toby also runs the Masculinity…
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Why Does the Thin Blue Line Exist? + Realistic Police Reform, with Edward Cronin
068- Edward Cronin has worked in the law enforcement for over 35 years. His career includes experience as a Police Chief in two cities in Massachusetts. He holds a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Management along with an advanced graduate degree in Organizational Development and Systems...
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How do Interest Rates Interact with Inflation? + Evaluating Your 401(k) Provider, with Paul Sippil
067 - Paul Sippil is a financial advisor who specializes in helping small businesses and individuals select the right 401(k) provider for their financial needs. He has websites and a YouTube channel with free educational information to help investors avoid unnecessary fees and maximize retirement...
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