The whoisyourheronextlevel’s Podcast

Episode TitleThe Day My Father Came Back – Dan Cohen (Awakenings In Real Life) | Part 1Episode Description (Buzzsprout)What happens when someone you love slowly disappears… and then suddenly comes back?In this powerful episode of Who Is Your Hero, Buzz sits down with Dan Cohen, author of the memoir Awakenings In Real Life and host of the podcast of the same name.Dan shares the deeply personal story of his father, Herbie — a loving, larger-than-life man who spent years battling dementia after suffering a stroke. Like many families facing this cruel disease, Dan watched the man he admired and relied on slowly fade away.But then something extraordinary happened.In the summer of 2015, after years deep in the grip of dementia, Dan’s father suddenly awakened.For nearly 48 hours, the fog lifted.The man the family thought they had lost returned — speaking clearly, sharing memories, expressing love, and reminding everyone around him that even after years of illness, the human spirit is still there.In Part 1, Buzz and Dan explore:• The incredible man Dan’s father was before dementia • Growing up with a father who could make the impossible possible • The heartbreaking experience of watching a loved one fade mentally • Why dementia feels like “grieving someone while they’re still alive” • The importance of telling people how much they mean to you while you still canThis conversation is emotional, honest, and deeply human — a reminder that the people we love are still there even when illness tries to take them away.And it raises one powerful question:Are we telling our heroes how much they matter while they’re still here?🎙 Guest: Dan Cohen 📖 Author of Awakenings In Real Life 🎧 Host of the Awakenings In Real Life Podcast

Episode 3 – Part 2: Self-Love Found Me (And I Stopped Running)In Episode 3 (Part 2) of Who Is Your Hero – Next Level, the conversation goes deeper — past motivation, past mindset hacks, and straight into truth, denial, and self-love that arrives when you finally stop running.Buzz is joined again by James and Kali as they unpack why so many people say they’re “doing the work” while quietly living the opposite — and how life has a way of escalating the lesson until it lands.This episode explores:How denial hides behind phrases like “surely this happens to everyone”Why constant positivity can actually block real growthThe rescuer pattern, self-deprecating humour, and giving your power awayWhy men process emotion differently — and why that mattersPortal moments that change lives (love, purpose, responsibility — not just trauma)Why healing alone can keep you stuck, and why integration changes everythingThe moment James realised: “Self-love found me”How to navigate Christmas, family pressure, and obligation without losing yourselfWe also dive into James’ Man On The Rise program (starting 21 January) — a deep, structured journey for men ready to own who they are, align their values, and move forward with clarity and accountability.If you’re tired of performing, rescuing, repeating cycles, or shrinking to keep the peace — this episode will meet you right where you are.🎧 Press play. Sit with it. Let it land.#WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #NextLevel #BuzzTalk #MensMentalHealth #SelfWorth #Resilience #RealTalk #Purpose #Growth #HealthWorthWhyWealthSupport the podcast (if it resonates):☕ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whoisyourhero❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a6e40c460

🎄 Christmas Without ObligationBuzz, James & Kali — Part 1This special Christmas episode of Who Is Your Hero brings together Buzz, James, and Kali for a conversation that flows effortlessly between laughter, depth, and real-life reflection.What starts with banter and familiar jabs quickly opens into something deeper — a discussion around values, integrity, loyalty versus obligation, and why this time of year can feel uplifting for some… and heavy for others.Kali leads the conversation with thoughtful, fearless questions. James brings his trademark clarity and insight, unpacking how people drift off path, how denial shows up in everyday life, and why real growth isn’t about avoiding discomfort — it’s about becoming grounded enough to meet it without losing yourself. Buzz, as always, jumps in to stir the pot, share lived experience, and keep the conversation honest and human.With Christmas just days away, this episode gently challenges the idea that love must come with pressure. It explores the freedom of choosing connection rather than obligation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely add value to your life.This is a conversation for anyone navigating family dynamics, personal growth, or simply wanting to slow down and reflect before the year closes out.🎙️ Part 2 is coming soon, continuing the discussion and diving even deeper into leadership, responsibility, and living in alignment with what truly matters.From all of us here at Who Is Your Hero — thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this incredible community.🎄 Look after yourself.🎄 Protect your peace.🎄 Do Christmas your way.Merry Christmas, legends.#WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #ChristmasWithoutObligation #RealTalk #Leadership #Values #Integrity #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #Community #HealthWorthWhyWealth

When’s the last time you serviced yourself?We’ll throw five hundred bucks at the mechanic every 10,000 k’s, but ignore the warning lights in our own body, mind, and soul.In this raw and revealing next-level chat, Buzz, Kali Spooner, and James Greenshields go full throttle into what real healing looks like when the mask comes off.From beer culture and false courage to breathwork, self-awareness, and the moment self-love finally finds you, this episode hits harder than a grand-final siren.James cracks open why we numb ourselves with alcohol, anger, or shame — and how to swap those habits for genuine connection, courage, and clarity.Buzz drops his trademark truth bombs on life after dialysis, what it means to actually listen instead of fix, and how the real strength is in showing up sober, grounded, and proud of the bloke you’re becoming.It’s not about perfection. It’s about servicing your human before you blow a gasket.If this episode doesn’t make you book a GP, take a deep breath, and check your emotional oil — nothing will.🎧 Who Is Your Hero: Next LevelService your human. Hero Up.

🚨 DROPPING NOW – EPISODE 2 PART 2 🚨“HEALING BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD” — with James ‘Cheese’ Greenshields & Kali SpoonerHosted by yours truly — Buzz aka Cutlets.⸻This one’s a wild ride, mates.From the battlefields of Iraq  to the battlefields inside our own heads — we go deep with Cheese on what real recovery looks like when the medals fade and the noise stops.Kali steps up with her magic, asking the questions that crack open the walls — the stuff most people never talk about.We talk about labels, trauma, and how to use your story instead of letting it use you.This chat isn’t about pity — it’s about power.It’s about how blokes, women, soldiers, tradies, and anyone who’s ever hit rock bottom can rebuild from the inside out.There’s laughs. There’s truth bombs. There’s moments that’ll stop you mid-scroll.So grab a cuppa — or a kombucha if you’re on the clean streak — and tune in.Because healing ain’t for the faint-hearted… it’s for the heroes brave enough to look within.🎧 Listen now on Podbean or at WhoIsYourHero.com🦸‍♂️ Real stories. Real healing. Real heroes.#WhoIsYourHero #HeroUp #CheeseAndCutlets #NextLevelPodcast #MenWhoFeel #HealingJourney #AussieHeart #TribeVsSystem

🎙️ Episode 2 – Part 1: “Healing Beyond the Battlefield”Featuring James Greenshields & Kali Spooner | Hosted by Buzz After a month’s break, the crew is back in the chair — Buzz, Kali, and James dive deep into what real recovery looks like after life knocks you down.Kali takes the lead, asking the tough questions: Was James’ healing through traditional medicine, or something more? What does true resilience look like when you’ve faced trauma, loss, and the battle within? This one isn’t just about survival — it’s about transformation. Raw. Honest. Inspiring.Get ready to go next level with “Who Is Your Hero: The Next Chapter.”

🎙 NEXT LEVEL: Episode 1 part 3 – The Fire Still BurnsIntimacy, Identity & Men’s Mental Health The finale of the trilogy goes deeper than ever.James Greenshields opens up on the silence men carry, the shame that kills intimacy, and why so many blokes don’t feel safe to speak in their own homes. Kali Spooner pulls no punches — pushing James to share the tools, truths, and stories that turn pain into purpose. From rites of passage, to emotional literacy, to standing in your own truth — this episode is raw medicine for anyone ready to grow. 🔥 Three episodes. One journey. This is the full circle moment. 👉 Listen now on Podbean & all platforms🔗 www.whoisyourhero.com.au

🎙 NEXT LEVEL: Episode 1 part 2 – Relationships Under FireLove, Trauma & The Road Back to Connection When trauma rips through a family, most relationships don’t survive.But James and Kirsty Greenshields found a way to not just hold on — but to grow stronger. In this second part of the trilogy, Kali Spooner digs deeper into the systems, habits, and truths that kept their love alive through chaos. From nightly rituals to brutal honesty, to letting the relationship “die” so it could be reborn — this episode is a blueprint for turning pain into power. 💥 For anyone who’s loved, lost, or fought for connection — this one’s gold. 👉 Listen now on Podbean & all platforms🔗 www.whoisyourhero.com.au

🎙 NEXT LEVEL: Episode 1 – UnhingedVictim or Victor? The Choice That Changes EverythingThis is where it all kicks off. Kali Spooner takes James Greenshields straight into the fire — trauma, PTSD, the bomb that nearly ended it all, and the brutal honesty of what happens when life breaks you down.But this isn’t a pity story. It’s about refusing to stay the victim, finding the courage to face your own demons, and choosing the road back to being the victor.Raw. Real. Unfiltered. This episode sets the stage for the entire Next Level trilogy.👉 Listen now on Podbean & all platforms🔗 www.whoisyourhero.com.au