Which one of these scenarios best describes you as a lover? We’ll use scratching your partner’s back for pleasure to help us illustrate. Scenario One: The “good boy” asks, “So, uh, where do you want me to scratch your back, babe?” She has an itch and t…
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117 What You Need to Know About Women, Their Bodies, and Food – Marc David
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, a…
How Much Does Freedom Cost?
There’s a myth going around. A nasty one. Basically it’s some version of “I can’t take a risk until I’ve got a certain amount of money.” And to an extent this is true. From a survival standpoint, absolutely. It’s hard to consider self-actualization whe…
116 How to do Something Bold – Bill Whiddon
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 disc…
Why She’s Not Fragile
She may be sensitive. She may cry more times in a month than you have in the last ten years. Sometimes she may lose herself in her emotional world with tears or rage or deafening silence. But let’s get something straight — she is not fragile. Whether s…
115 Sex, Drugs and Escaping from Life – Jun Po Denis Kelly
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.
Macho Man and The Ultimate Warrior Play Golf
A life lesson learned from watching Macho Man Randy Savage and The Ultimate Warrior play a round a golf.
114 Emotional Equations, Anxiety and Doing What You Love – Chip Conley
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.
One Thing You Can Learn from a Stupid Dog
You’ve heard the story. There’s a yippy little dog who’s obsessed with his ball. He lives with his owner on the 37th floor of a fancy apartment building. While the owner is getting ready in the other room, her date is tossing the ball around with the o…
113 Focus, Distraction and Get the Right Things Done – Peter Bregman
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
112 How to Get Drop Dead Healthy – AJ Jacobs
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.
111 The Foundation to Move Properly through Life – Eric Goodman
Foundation Training creator Eric Goodman discusses the body, healing and how you’re stopping yourself from living a passionate life.
110 How to Find Your Calling – Jon Rose
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.
Tripp Lanier Exposed — The Video That Ended My Career
APRIL FOOLS! 🙂 It seems I am the victim of a conspiracy to end my coaching career. It has worked. I will no longer coach. I will no longer host The New Man. I will no longer be a part of helping anyone live a fun, fulfilling and kickass life. As diffic…
Read this Book: ‘What it is Like to Go to War’ by Karl Marlantes
The title alone is gritty enough. It seems to ask, “Well, do you really want to know?” Amazing stories from the battlefield? Yes. Gut wrenching tales of moral questionability? Yes. Karl Marlantes wears his heart on a sleeve and carries his …
109 Career Transition from the NFL to the Marines – Jeremy Staat
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.
Jun Po Denis Kelly and A Heart Blown Open
You guys may remember Zen Master Jun Po Denis Kelly from his interviews here on The New Man. If not here they are: Jun Po Denis Kelly on The New Man Part 1 Jun Po Denis Kelly on The New Man Part 2 That said, my buddy Keith Martin-Smith has written the …
108 How to Fly Like a Girl – Amelia Earhart
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.
The Secret to Crushing Neediness
NEEDINESS. BLECH. If you could touch it, neediness would be slimy. If you could see it, neediness would be a toxic cloud that enters the room before you do. Neediness would smell like a port-o-let used by hippies after a three day summer music festival…
If You’re Getting Married — Get Your Head Out of Your Ass
This is originally from a post I wrote back in 2008. Enjoy. For many guys, tying the knot is less about the ceremony and more about the actual engagement. It’s usually more about picking the ring (that drains your bank account with just the right amoun…