Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman
by Midlife Male
Men are being lied to. Your midlife is not about crisis; it's a time to thrive. And yet, it’s harder than ever to have real conversations about the topics you care about and explore the taboo topics no one will touch. Welcome to the Midlife Male podcast. A show that stops asking about your why and starts asking how to start living life on your terms. Each episode explores the topics that matter most in midlife, with perspectives from CEOs, athletes, celebs, and authors who have seen around the corner and help you adjust the dial on what matters and live a richer, happier, more balanced life.
Episodes
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Inspiring Wellness: Jason Wachob’s (CEO mindbodygreen) Blueprint for Personal & Professional Growth
In this episode of Midlife Male, I am joined by entrepreneur and best-selling author Jason Wachob. Jason Wachob is the founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to wellness He is also the host of the popular mindbodygreen podcast, the author of Wellth: How…
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Troy Aikman On His Two Biggest Failures And Forgiving Himself In His 50’s
I'm thrilled for this special episode of Midlife Male, where I have the incredible honor of sitting down with three-time Super Bowl champion and all-around legend Troy Aikman. Together, we peel back the layers to reveal the man behind the myth, delving into his struggles with fame, divorce, and...
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Mastering The Middle | Jen Cohen
Middle age is about making tough decisions — but do you know how to make bold decisions? The art of boldness is a desired trait but often misunderstood. On this episode, we’re joined by Jen Cohen, the entrepreneur and bestselling author of Bigger, Better, Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the...
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Episode 245 - Re-Air - Mick - DJ, Entrepreneur, Author, & Investor
This is a re-air of episode 225 with Mick Batyske, originally released on May 7th, 2023. Mick Batyske is a multi-talented creative, entrepreneur, and DJ who went from presenting a 20-minute show on college radio to deejaying for Michelle Obama, LeBron James, and Jay-Z. Mick’s career as a DJ has...
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Episode 244 - Re-Air - Chip Conley - Bestselling Author & Founder of the Modern Elder Academy
This is a re-air of episode 183 with Chip Conley, originally released on April 17th, 2022. Chip Conley is the founder of The Modern Elder Academy and the author of five bestselling books, including Wisdom@Work, which is based on his experience of mentoring Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb. Chip’s...
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Episode 243 - Re-Air - Coach Dana Cavalea - High Performance Coach, Author & Former Director of Performance for the NY Yankees
This is a re-air of episode 210 with Coach Dana Cavalea, originally released on November 22nd, 2022. Dana Cavalea is the former director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. In 2009, he was the recipient of the Nolan Ryan Award for the top Strength & Performance...
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Episode 242 - Re-Air - Robert Irvine - Chef, Author, & Entrepreneur
This is a re-air of episode 216 with Robert Irvine, originally released on March 5th, 2023. Robert Irvine is a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He’s the host of The Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, the author of Overcoming Impossible, and the founder of multiple companies,...
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Episode 241 - Re-Air - Cody Jefferson - Founder of Embrace The Lion and Lion:Elite
This is a re-air of episode 199 with Cody Jefferson, originally released on August 28th, 2022. Cody Jefferson is a father, a life coach, and a former pastor who has overcome personal trauma and life-threatening illness to become a successful life coach and entrepreneur. Today, as the founder of…
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Episode 240 - Re-Air - Christopher Robbins - Founder of SoulDegree
This is a re-air of episode 177 with Christopher Robbins, originally released on March 6th, 2022. Christopher Robbins is a husband, father, and the founder of Soul Degree, a coaching and personal development program for men that offers monthly meditations and runs restorative wilderness retreats....
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Episode 239 - Re-Air - Jay Ferruggia - The Transformation King, Coach, & Trainer
This is a re-air of episode 168 with Jay Ferruggia, originally released on November 14th, 2021. Jay Ferruggia, aka The Transformation King, is a life and fitness coach to CEOs, entertainers, authors, NFL athletes, baseball players, and WWE entertainers. Jay has been helping men build better…
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Episode 238 - Re-Air - Bobby Maximus - Trainer, Author, & The Maximus Method
This is a re-air of episode 163 with Bobby Maximus, originally released on October 10th, 2021. Bobby Maximus is a man of many talents. He’s a former UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion who has built a successful career as a trainer, fitness influencer, actor, and author. Bobby’s…
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Episode 237 - Re-Air - Jacob Zemer - Performance Coach
This is a re-air of episode 191 with Jacob Zemer, originally released on June 26th, 2022. Jacob Zemer is a weight loss specialist, high-performance coach, and public speaker who helps ex-athletes, business executives, and men like you and me look, feel, and perform better. Last year, Jacob’s…
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Episode 236 - Re-Air - Robb Wolf - Author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat, Host of The Healthy Rebellion, & Co-Founder of DrinkLMNT at Elemental Labs
This is a re-air of episode 152 with Robb Wolf, originally released July 25th, 2021.
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Episode 235 - Re-Air - Bob Harper - Health & Fitness Expert, Author, Host of the Biggest Loser, & Heart Attack Survivor
This is a re-air of episode 187 with Bob Harper, which was originally released May 22nd, 2022. Bob Harper is a renowned fitness expert, a New York Times bestselling author, and the creator of the Black Fire workout program. Best known for his role as the host of The Biggest Loser, Bob started his...
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Episode 234 - Sterling Hawkins - Keynote Speaker, Author, Investor, & Entrepreneur
Sterling Hawkins is an international keynote speaker, founder of the #NoMatterWhat Movement, and author of Hunting Discomfort: How to Get Breakthrough Results in Life and Business. After achieving spectacular early success as a tech entrepreneur, Sterling went on to experience bankruptcy…
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Episode 233 - Jeff Patterson - Master Success Coach & Author of The Big Thing Effect
Jeff Patterson is the founder of Aspen Success Coaching and the author of The Big Thing Effect: How to Transform Your Life Forever. As a Master Success Coach, Jeff believes in challenging limitations and exceeding expectations. He inspires his clients to dream big, and his mission is to help the...
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Episode 232 - Dr. Todd Dewett - Author, Keynote Speaker, & Leadership Guru
Dr. Todd Dewett is a highly respected speaker, writer, and educator who focuses on achieving success, mastering leadership, and building a life with a meaningful legacy. Dr. Todd has created more successful online courses than any other leadership expert, and he’s the author of several books...
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Episode 231 - Dr. Kien Vuu - Author of Thrive State & Founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity
Dr. Kien Vuu, aka Doctor V, is the founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity and the author of Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance. Doctor V came to the US as a child refugee and went on to become a high-ranking physician specializing in…
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Episode 230 - Ryan Estis - Keynote Speaker, Founding Partner of ImpactEleven, & Sales/Leadership Expert
Ryan Estis is an outstanding keynote speaker and a founding partner of the ImpactEleven speaker training agency. His writing has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur, and his clients include Motorola, Mastercard, the NBA, Thomson Reuters, and Adobe. Ryan is a master storyteller...
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Episode 229 - David Stewart - Founder of AGEIST
David Stewart is the founder of Ageist, a media company that champions the vitality, capability, and influence of the modern over 50. As a passionate advocate for living life to the fullest in middle age and beyond, David is in demand as a public speaker at premier venues around the world. He’s...
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Episode 228 - Pat Pascarella - Chef & Partner at The Porchetta Group
Pat Pascarella is a chef, an entrepreneur, and a committed family man. Pat grew up in an Italian immigrant family in Connecticut and learned to cook as a young boy. Today, he’s the founder of The Porchetta Group and the owner of four restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat’s values are rooted in...
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Episode 227 - Adam Bornstein - NYT Bestselling Author, EIC of Arnold's Pump Club, Founder of Born Fitness, & Nutrition Advisor
Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder and CEO of Born Fitness and Pen Name Consulting. Adam previously worked as a fitness editor at Men’s Health magazine, and he’s currently the editor-in-chief of Arnold Scwarzwenegger’s Pump Club. As a father, husband, and...
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Episode 226 - Frank Rich - Founder & CEO of Rebuilt Recovery
Frank Rich is a former bodybuilder, an entrepreneur, and the host of The Super Human Life podcast. As the founder and CEO of Rebuilt Recovery coaching program, Frank focuses on helping men overcome porn addiction and equipping them with the tools to regain control of their lives.
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Episode 225 - Mick - DJ, Entrepreneur, Author, & Investor
Mick Batyske is a multi-talented creative, entrepreneur, and DJ who went from presenting a 20-minute show on college radio to deejaying for Michelle Obama, LeBron James, and Jay-Z. Mick’s career as a DJ has taken him around the world and given him the opportunity to work with artists such as…
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Episode 224 - Chris Salgardo - Founder & CEO of ATWATER
Chris Salgardo is the CEO and founder of Atwater, an award-winning new skincare brand for men. Before launching Atwater, Chris had a long and exceptionally successful career in the beauty industry, working his way up from his first position as a makeup artist for Chanel to becoming president of...
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Epsidoe 223 - Forrest Smith - Co-Founder of Kineon
Forrest Smith is the CEO of Kineon Labs and the creator of the Kineon Move+, a targeted red-light and laser therapy device that helps relieve pain and improve mobility. As a CrossFit enthusiast and keen rugby player, Forrest is serious about health and fitness, and he developed the Kineon Move +…
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Episode 222 - Dr. Jed Ballard - ER Physician, Army Ranger, & Men's Health Ultimate Guy
Dr. Jed Ballard is an ER doctor, an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, and a former US Army Ranger. In 2016, Jed was named the Ultimate Men’s Health Guy by Men’s Health magazine, and since then, he’s been photographed on the cover of numerous magazines and appeared on the Today Show and…
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Episode 221 - David Lascher - Actor, Writer, Director, & Co-Host of the Hey Dude... the 90s Called! Podcast
David Lascher is a Los-Angeles based actor who grew up in Long Island and starred in some of the most popular TV series of the 90s, including Blossom, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the Nickelodeon cult classic Hey Dude. In his thirties, David diversified into writing, producing, and directing…
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Episode 220 - Todd Anderson - Entrepreneur & Performance Coach
Todd Anderson is a performance coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur who moved into the strength and conditioning profession after his career in the NFL ended. Over the last 10 years, Todd has helped thousands of athletes optimize their performance, and in 2020, he founded Synergy Dryland, an...
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Episode 219 - Gary Sanchez - Founder of the WHY Institute
Gary Sanchez is the founder of the WHY Institute and creator of the WHY Discovery system, the first digital tool to enable individuals and businesses to gain more insight into what defines and drives them. As a former dentist who got clear on his purpose before transitioning into his current role...
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Episode 218 - Dr. Jason Auerbach a.k.a. Bloody Tooth Guy - CEO of Riverside Oral Surgery
Dr. Jason Auerbach is a successful oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a top dental Instagram influencer, and the founder of Riverside Oral Surgery, the official Oral Surgeon of the New Jersey Devils. As a childhood friend of Greg, Jason grew up on the North Shore of Long Island, but he currently…
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Episode 217 - BLKBOK - Artist & Composer
BLKBOK, also known as Charles Wilson III, is a neo-classical pianist and composer who has worked with artists such as Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and operatic tenor Lawrence Brownlee. BLKBOK’s first album Black Book was released to critical acclaim in 2021, and he continues to create, inspire…
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Episode 216 - Robert Irvine - Chef, Author, & Entrepreneur
Robert Irvine is a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He’s the host of The Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, the author of Overcoming Impossible, and the founder of multiple companies, including Fit Crunch, Robert Irvine foods, Robert Irvine’s Public House, and Fresh Kitchen…
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Episode 215 - Joey Thurman - Wellness Expert, TV host, & Author of The Minimum Method
Joey Thurman is a fitness and nutrition expert, high-end personal trainer, and TV host. As a committed husband and father, Joey knows what it’s like to juggle his career with his family responsibilities, and his mission is to help other time-strapped men adopt healthy lifestyles that help them…
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Episode 214 - Lachie Stuart - Founder of The Man That Can Project & Men's Performance Coach
Lachie Stuart is a former elite rugby player, champion runner, and the founder of The Man Who Can project. When his professional sporting career ended, Lachie struggled with alcohol abuse and self-doubt. However, after a period of study and self-reflection, he managed to course-correct. Today,...
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Episode 213 - Steve Welch - Founder of Restore Hyper Wellness
Steve Welch is a serial entrepreneur, a father of four, and an enthusiastic windfoiler. Steve bootstrapped his first health-tech business at 23 and went on to run DreamIt Ventures, which invests in early-stage tech startups. In 2015, Steve founded Restore Hyper Wellness, a health and wellness…
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Episode 212 - Joe Hirsch - Global Keynote Speaker & Author
Joe Hirsch is a father of four, the host of the I wish They Knew podcast, and the author of The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future, and Lead the Way to Change. As an internationally recognized expert on leadership and communication, Joe helps organizations design and deliver feedback...
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Episode 211 - Justin Breen - Founder & CEO of BrEpic Communications, Author of Epic Life, & Entrepreneur
Justin Breen is a husband, father, and the best-selling author of Epic Business and Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First. Justin is also a member of the Abundance 360 entrepreneurial community and the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications…
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Episode 210 - Coach Dana Cavalea - High Performance Coach, Author & Former Director of Performance for the NY Yankees
Dana Cavalea is the former director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. In 2009, he was the recipient of the Nolan Ryan Award for the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, and today he applies the skills he acquired coaching professional...
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Episode 209 - John Livesay aka The Pitch Whisperer - Sales Keynote Speaker & Author
John Livesay is a keynote speaker who specializes in helping sales teams tell better stories and win more sales. Known as the Pitch Whisperer, John has had a long and successful career in sales, but he’s also experienced his share of setbacks and disappointments along the way. After weathering…
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Episode 208 - Re-Air - Jacob Zemer - Performance Coach
This is a re-air of episode 191 with Jacob Zemer, which was originally released June 26th, 2022. Jacob Zemer is a weight loss specialist, high-performance coach, and public speaker who helps ex-athletes, business executives, and men like you and me look, feel, and perform better. Last year…
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Episode 207 - Re-Air - Ryan Duey - Co-Founder of PLUNGE
This is a re-air of episode 184 with Ryan Duey, which was originally released May 1st, 2022. Ryan Duey is the co-founder of Plunge, a health and wellness company based in Sacramento that creates affordable, stylish, and easy-to-use cold plunges. Plunge was founded in 2020 at the height of the…
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Episode 206 - Ray Cash Care - Navy SEAL Veteran, Entrepreneur, & Motivational Speaker
Ray Cash Care is a Navy SEAL veteran and a physical fitness and mindset coach who teaches men, boys, and businesses how to perform at their optimal level. Ray is the lead instructor at the MDK (Modern Day Knight) Project, a co-founder of the Squire Program and the LTD Project, and an MC for the...
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Episode 205 - Bryan Gillette - Founder of Summiting Group, Executive Coach, Author of EPIC Performance, & Speaker
Bryan Gillette is an executive coach, the founder of Summitting Group, and the author of EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak. As a leadership consultant, Bryan helps companies, teams, and individuals reach their peak by optimizing their...
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Episode 204 - Justin Roethlingshoefer - Founder of Own It
Justin Roethlingshoefer is a performance coach, podcast host, and entrepreneur. He’s also a former hockey player who worked for many years as a coach in the National Hockey League. In 2019, Justin and his wife, Alyse, founded Own It Coaching, and they offer personalized programs and wellness...
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Episode 203 - Alan Ying - Entrepreneur and Author of The Risk Paradox
Alan Ying is a devoted husband and father and the co-author of The Risk Paradox: Life Lessons from 102 Amazing Risk-Takers. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Alan studied for a BA in philosophy and trained as a doctor. As a successful serial entrepreneur, he’s a seasoned risk-taker...
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Episode 202 - Sebastian Terry - CEO of 100 Things, Keynote Speaker, Host, & Author
At the age of 28, Sebastian Terry decided to write a list of a hundred things he wanted to do in his life. Since then, he has dedicated his time to working his way through that list and helping others achieve their goals. Sebastian’s story has been featured in an ESPN documentary, and he…
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Episode 201 - Jeff Mahin - CEO of Split Nutrition & Chef
Jeff Mahin is a chef, a restaurant owner, and the co-founder of Split Nutrition, which produces delicious nut butter and fruit jelly snacks. Jeff is also a keen cyclist, a judge on the Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown, and a curious-minded lifelong learner who believes in the inherent goodness of...
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Episode 200 - Teddi Dean - Legendary Skateboarder, Mindfulness Coach, & Yoga Instructor
Teddi Dean grew up immersed in Southern California’s surf and skateboard culture. As a teenager, he toured the country with the Vans skateboard team and became part of the legendary Powell and Peralta Bones Brigade. Later, Teddi branched into film-making, and although he struggled with alcohol...
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Men are being lied to. Your midlife is not about crisis; it's a time to thrive. And yet, it’s harder than ever to have real conversations about the topics you care about and explore the taboo topics no one will touch. Welcome to the Midlife Male podcast. A show that stops asking about your why and starts asking how to start living life on your terms. Each episode explores the topics that matter most in midlife, with perspectives from CEOs, athletes, celebs, and authors who have seen around the corner and help you adjust the dial on what matters and live a richer, happier, more balanced life.
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