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The Relaxed Male V4V

by Bryan Goodwin

The Relaxed Male is a podcast that helps men find their purpose and learn to breathe. We offer solutions for when life gets tough. Whether it’s divorce or just the stress of everyday life, we can help you get back on your feet and be the man you want to be. You deserve more than what society tells us we should do as men. Be the father your children need, be the partner your spouse needs, and most importantly - be yourself! This all starts with you getting out of your own way and deciding how you are going to live life.

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Episodes

  1. The Rules of Engagement for Effective Communication

    When it comes to talking to each other we often get so much wrong. It isn't because we don't care or don't want to be heard but we simply don't know how to communicate effectively. Our ability to open good solid channels of communication lags behind our ability to talk. The hang-up is the habits…

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  2. The Only Real Disability is a Bad Attitude

    I can't because of my Flaws, limitations, confines, distortions, scars, imperfections, or irregularities So many in society want to help you be OK with your flaw by helping you fight for that flaw. We turn to being a victim of our flaws instead of bettering ourselves because of it. Yet there are…

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  3. The Trouble With Interpreting Other People's Emotions

    Many times we experience the circumstances that are other people's emotions. We people have emotional breakdowns at times. We often get ourselves into trouble for things we have no control over or any effect on if we try to change it. We often will get ourselves into more trouble if we try to...

  4. Dad's Role in Having Mentally Healthy Kids

    The Correlation of the withdrawal of dads and The Lack of masculinity In the US, divorce rates more than doubled from 2.2 per 1,000 in 1960 to over 5 per 1,000 in the 1980s. Marriages are decreasing Lack of dads and the increase of anxiety-ridden children Great Society - 1964 The government…

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  5. What I learned From Going On a 7-Day Fast

    I just got off of a 7 day fast of no food or sugar. All I allowed myself was Water, Coffee, and salt. And today I wanted to share what I learned from that experience Why? What many people think fasting is What I experienced My reasons for trying a fast is I wanted to challenge myself. no diet...

  6. Let Go of the Past to Move Forward, Don't Buffer Your Life Away

    What is buffering? The avoidance of thoughts and emotions So we have a reason to not try Why do we buffer? So we do not have to face the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions we have Our mind's way of helping us stay small and not be noticed We like to look to the past for reasons to not go…

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  7. Step Into Your Best New Year

    New year has arrived how are you going to have the best year in your life? Plan and pursue Why having plans is needed - https://www.relaxedmale.com/why-you-want-to-plan-your-year/ Build your 4 pillars Man's Mind Man's Body Man's Soul Man's Community Get a coach What I am doing this year Fasting 4...

  8. How are you going to invest in yourself?

    In this episode of the Relaxed Male podcast, the main speaker discusses the importance of investing in oneself and the different aspects of life that are worth investing in. They highlight the benefits of learning new skills and investing time and money in personal development. The speaker...

  9. Setting Boundaries With The Family This Season

    In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the topic of setting boundaries during the holiday season when families come together. We recognize that the mixing of families can sometimes lead to problems due to a lack of understanding of boundaries. As the host, I introduce the purpose of the...

  10. How I Left the Victim Behind

    In this part of the conversation, I, Brian, the host of the show called Relaxed Male, discuss the concept of victimhood and how I personally left behind the victim mindset. As a certified men's coach, I aim to help men remove the "nice guy" persona from their lives and live on their own terms. In...

  11. The Truth On How to Avoid Becoming Overwhelmed

    In this episode of The Relaxed Male, I talk about the topic of overwhelm and how to control it. I introduce myself as a certified men's coach, grateful for the positive impact my show has had on men's lives thanks to the support of listeners. I explain that overwhelm occurs when we take on too…

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  12. Getting Beyond the "I Don't Want To" Barrier and Start Living

    In episode, we delve into the common challenge of setting new year's resolutions and subsequently abandoning them shortly after. This often stems from the obstacle of not having the desire to put in the necessary effort or make the required changes. I shed light on the resistance and obstacles we...

  13. Overcome the Past by Letting Go of Regret and Embracing Redemption

    In this episode we explores the theme of redemption and the belief many men struggle with, feeling unworthy due to past mistakes. Bryan reflects on his own penchant for talking and lack of conversation opportunities while driving a truck. He highlights how many men limit themselves based on past...

  14. The One Thing That Will Allow You To Feel Fulfilled.

    Accessing your why Your purpose What comes with purpose? Gratitude Growth mindset The desire to keep learning See How I can Help you Summary In this episode of The Relaxed Male, I, discuss the importance of making small changes in our lives to find fulfillment and energy. I believe that...

  15. Are we Talking About Mental Health Too Much?

    In this part of the conversation, we discuss the prevalence of discussions around mental health and the increase in depression and suicide rates. Despite the increased awareness, rates of depression and suicide have continued to rise, leading us to question why this might be the case. We…

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  16. Finding The Right High-Valued Woman

    Why can't you find a high-valued woman? The answer is in you. Your results are from your thoughts. How much do you value yourself? Your personal values will reflect in the quality, if your view of yourself is low you are not going to have quality returns on your endeavors. No matter what they…

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  17. How To Self-coach

    In this episode, we celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast/show. Initially, the host had planned on offering live coaching sessions but unfortunately, no one signed up. This leads the host to reflect on what this lack of sign-ups means and how he can self-coach himself through this situation....

  18. Get out of Your Own Way

    In this episode, I share my recent experience at a hippie event in Oklahoma, where I had the chance to meet interesting people and try out some healthy vegan options. I even participated in a unique activity called sound bathing, which turned out to be an eye-opening and fascinating experience....

  19. When Your Feelings Hurt

    In this episode, we dive into the topic of emotions and how they can sometimes hurt. As a men's coach, my main goal is to assist men in navigating their struggles and finding ways to live life on their own terms. I highlight the significance of understanding our thoughts and how they impact our...

  20. The Art Of No Offence

    In this episode of The Relaxed Male, we explore the concept of being offended and discuss strategies to stop taking offense. As the host, my mission is to assist men in overcoming various challenges they face in their lives and finding happiness. I express my gratitude towards a listener who sent...

  21. How To Forgive Yourself and Move On

    Welcome to this episode of The Relaxed Male, where I, Brian, the host, will be diving into the topic of forgiveness. We all have those moments in life where we make terrible mistakes and feel a deep sense of regret. Today, I want to emphasize the importance of forgiving oneself for these…

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  22. Motivational Fuel, The 4 Strategies to Keep You Going

    How to Find Motivation in completing your goals What's Holding Your Back? Fear Goals Not in Alignment Indulging in Confusion out of integrity Not challenging enough Strategies Monday Hour 1 The blank wall technique take small steps Track Your Progress Sign up for Try Coaching Event on October 16…

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  23. 7 Ways to Break Free From Your Cycle Of Aimlessness

    What is Aimlessness? Cause of aimlessness nonintentional thoughts You are just floating How to find your rudder and get direction Take time each day to make short goals. What is your objective? Express to yourself why this is important Time for you to get out and start exploring Try stuff…

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  24. Why Men Benefit from Facing Pain

    In this episode of The Relaxed Male, I discuss the topic of pain and why people have a tendency to avoid it. I share my own struggles with avoiding pain, using the example of neglecting my yard work due to excuses like podcasting and the hot weather. I question why people avoid pain when it is an...

  25. Your Thoughts Create Your Results

    On this week's episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the concept of thoughts creating results. As a certified men's coach, I help men who are facing various challenges in their lives, including divorce and daily struggles. We discuss how our thoughts shape our outcomes and why it is crucial…

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  26. Are You After Success Or Happiness?

    So what are you after in life? Are you out just to be happy? or are you after something more? Many men want to point to our founding documents and take from there that all we are supposed to be is happy. We are supposed to pursue happiness, yet are we able to actually catch our happiness, or…

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  27. What is Your Code of Conduct

    Roman code or Mos Maiorum Mos maiorum means the way of the elders 8 virtues Fideas - Be trust worthy The Latin word fides encompasses several English words, such as trust/trustworthiness, good faith/faithfulness, confidence, reliability, and credibility. It was an important concept in Roman law…

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  28. Do This Before You Make Any Huge Changes In Your Life

    In this episode of the Relaxed Male podcast, we dive into the significance of altering our thoughts in order to improve our lives. Our thoughts shape our reality, emotions, and outcomes. It's common for people to believe that making a big change, like switching jobs or losing weight, will...

  29. How To Properly Feed Your Soul

    Getting the proper soul diet How are you helping yourself? Who are you talking to? How often are you talking to them? What are you doing for yourself? What are you doing for others? How do you start feeding your soul? Find what you are interested in. Look at different topics. Be hands-on. As long...

  30. How to Gain Control Of Your Mind

    How do you handle your mind? What is meant by gaining control of your mind? How is this skill even possible? Don't we have thoughts all the time? You can't control your emotions Why does your mind run like it does? Unintentional Thoughts Used to just go where it wants Learn mindfulness Meditation...

  31. You Can Still Have Wonder About Life

    Life can get monotonous We all let life slide by. We find ourselves floating down that river You don't have to let it Take over You have to notice when you are letting your life slide. Ask questions about that thought. Sadly we don't allow ourselves to get curious anymore. Importance of Being...

  32. Using Positive Thoughts To Beat The Problem

    In this episode, we explore the power of positive thoughts and how they can help us overcome challenges. We acknowledge that it's common to feel overwhelmed by problems, but stress the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. We share personal experiences, such as dealing with internet…

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  33. Harnessing the Power of Your Divorce to Become a Better Man

    In this episode of "The Relaxed Male" podcast, I discuss how harnessing the power of a divorce can help men become better men. I begin by introducing the podcast as a place where men can remove the nice guy from their lives and find solutions to their suffering. I greet new listeners and...

  34. Showing Up Fully For Those Around You

    How do you want to show up? What is showing up? are you present at the moment or are you always lost in thought? How are you valuing those you are around? living with intention Who do you want to be in your marriage What type of husband do you want to be? are you listening to her or are you…

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  35. Looking At You Dad

    In this episode of The Relaxed Male, the host delves deep into the importance of celebrating fathers on Father's Day. He explains that dads play a crucial role in society by being the pillars of households. Dads not only provide for the family financially but also emotionally. Masculinity is a...

  36. How To Solve Your Problems

    The Problem with our problems Our thoughts about the circumstance often create our problem The problem is that of comparison We want the problem to be a bad thing when it may actually be good. Many times we get mad at problems because we are thinking intentionally We want to think we just solved…

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  37. Nurturing Self-Trust and Follow-Through

    Now we all know about doing what you say to other people. This is part of keeping your word and that is important. If you break your word there is a lack of trust. That lack of trust has ramifications through more than what you want to think, and this is part of what is keeping you from going for...

  38. Making Friends That Matter

    People want to think that finding friends is difficult. and while it can be challenging to find quality friends the issue of finding friends isn't any harder than changing your thoughts. Your thoughts about meeting people will result in you either meeting good people or meeting bad people. or...

  39. Liberating Yourself from the Need for Validation

    Something I hear over and over again is the man needs validation from his wife or the wife needs validation from her husband or friends or family or something to that effect. In this week's podcast episode, I am here to help you see that you are not a parking lot voucher and so you don't need to…

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  40. Letting Others Fix Their Own Problems

    What happens when you try to fix other people's problems? The answer is a lot of unintended consequences. Many guys who are going through their divorce see that they are struggling to find their place in the current scenario and with men often having some aspect of a nice guy they try to rush to…

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  41. Are You Numbing Yourself?

    What is holding you back? The root cause is fear. Yet as I have talked before we run from fear. We avoid feeling fear in almost every aspect of life. This is where courage in the face of fear is most needed. Yet we hide from that fear by masking the fear. We often do many different activities to...

  42. The Difference Between a Boy and a Man

    Now You hear me talk about Grown men and grown boys. I have juxtaposed the two against each other a few times. Yet I want to do it on the podcast because sometimes people just don't like to read. Yet there is a huge reason that it is important to differentiate these two. That reason is that one…

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  43. Living Your Life in Fear

    What does it look like when you are living your life in fear? When you have a constant state of anxiety and fear how does one man cope? In fact, how does anyone cope? That is a huge and very important question to ask I come across so many men who are living in one form of fear or another. The...

  44. Why Are You So Busy?

    To be busy is almost a badge of pride for most men. Yet is it really? Is it better to be busy or is there something else you want to focus on? If it is something else then why do we focus on being busy? Why is busy what we want to do and not the other thing? The fallacy of busy Being busy is not...

  45. Why are you avoiding happiness?

    Note I talk about this being episode 171 and it is episode 172 Many times we claim that happiness is our goal. We want to be happy. We just want to be happy. Yet when it is time to take steps to be happy what is holding you back? Why do we avoid happiness? Because we are designed to look out for...

  46. The Truth of Being Judgmental

    So, how many times have you had someone yell at you about bout not judging them? What do they mean by the whole don't judge me? How do you not be judgmental? You cant What is actually happening people don't want to be told they are out of step. They don't want to be told they are wrong. It is a...

  47. How Do You Forgive?

    We as humans have emotional responses about many many things. Some people have more responses than others. Yet one of the big choices a person is able to make is not to the benefit of someone else but to themselves. Yet for some reason many people don't want to better themselves. I have started…

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  48. How To Shift Your Thoughts

    Thoughts are what make your world yours. We love to have thoughts and share thoughts about what our thoughts are thought to mean. Our thoughts are fascinating when you step back and look at them. Especially when you can step back and see when a person is lost in their thought loops. A thought is...

  49. Beating Frustration - When You Have Had Enough

    What happens when the pressure of life gets too much? How do so many men act like life doesn't bother them while you are sweating bullets? Frustration is a huge emotion when you are in a stressful situation. Examine why you are having all this pressure You are running to get the kids for your 4...

  50. Divorced at Home With Craig

    This week we have a long episode. Yet it is a great episode. I have a friend of mine who has gone through a divorce and we talk about how a divorce changes a man and how that can be for the better or the worse. This week we have Craig Ignatowitz from the podcast At Home with Craig, He has gone...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Relaxed Male is a podcast that helps men find their purpose and learn to breathe. We offer solutions for when life gets tough. Whether it’s divorce or just the stress of everyday life, we can help you get back on your feet and be the man you want to be. You deserve more than what society tells us we should do as men. Be the father your children need, be the partner your spouse needs, and most importantly - be yourself! This all starts with you getting out of your own way and deciding how you are going to live life.

HOSTED BY

Bryan Goodwin

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The Relaxed Male is a podcast that helps men find their purpose and learn to breathe. We offer solutions for when life gets tough. Whether it’s divorce or just the stress of everyday life, we can help you get back on your feet and be the man you want to be. You deserve more than what society tells...

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