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About The Modern Man Podcast

“The Modern Man” is a series focused on discussing the challenges and obstacles men face in today’s society. It is an open forum of discussion where thoughts, strategies and ideas of men living a happy and fulfilled life are explored.

Mindfulness and Masculinity: Insights from Michael O’Brien

2024-02-28T14:06:03+00:00

 Summary In this episode, Ted Phaeton interviews Michael O'Brien, a bestselling author and speaker, about his journey of resilience and personal growth after a life-altering accident. Michael shares his experience of rebuilding his identity and finding gratitude and mindfulness as tools to navigate stress and adversity. He emphasizes the importance of slowing down and being present to fully experience life's moments. Michael also discusses the role of mindfulness in endurance races and performances and offers practical advice for starting a mindfulness practice. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of emotional range and connection in defining masculinity. Takeaways Practicing [...]

Mindfulness and Masculinity: Insights from Michael O’Brien2024-02-28T14:06:03+00:00

From Strongman to Fatherhood | Building Consistency, Patience, and Emotional Connections with David Whitley

2024-02-21T15:31:35+00:00

In this episode, David Whitley, a mind coach and strongman speaker, shares his journey from being an overweight child with a stutter to becoming a performing strongman and father. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and patience in achieving goals and how his love for training and strength led him to his current path. David discusses the transition from being a strongman to becoming a father and the realization that mental training and personal growth are essential to being the best possible father. He also highlights the significance of allowing children to express their emotions and the power of leaving a [...]

From Strongman to Fatherhood | Building Consistency, Patience, and Emotional Connections with David Whitley2024-02-21T15:31:35+00:00

Resilience and Gratitude: Overcoming Adversity With Grant Cox

2024-02-14T02:06:36+00:00

 Summary Grant Cox, a former Clemson baseball player, shares his journey of overcoming setbacks and finding gratitude in the face of adversity. He emphasizes the importance of running your own race and sticking to your beliefs, even when faced with challenges. Grant discusses the inception of his dream to play for Clemson and the pursuit of that dream. He opens up about the major setbacks he experienced, including shoulder surgery, the removal of a mass from his leg, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Grant also shares the profound impact of losing his cousin in a school shooting and how it [...]

Resilience and Gratitude: Overcoming Adversity With Grant Cox2024-02-14T02:06:36+00:00

Unveiling The Power Within | Personal Growth, Fighting, And Life’s Challenges With Joe Buckner

2024-02-05T11:52:14+00:00

Summary In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton and guest Joe Buckner discuss the power of fighting and how it can help individuals overcome challenges and find their worth. They emphasize the importance of putting oneself first and prioritizing personal growth. They also explore the fear of failure and the need to embrace challenges to move forward in life. The conversation delves into the concept of acquiring skills and being prepared for whatever life throws at you. They also touch on the impact of absent fathers and the lessons Joe shares in his popular series 'Here's Some [...]

Unveiling The Power Within | Personal Growth, Fighting, And Life’s Challenges With Joe Buckner2024-02-05T11:52:14+00:00

How to Clarify, Simplify, Maximize, and Leverage Your Life with Marx Acosta-Rubio

2024-01-31T14:14:50+00:00

“It’s not about ‘what am I going to get?’ or ‘what am I going to achieve?’. It’s ‘who am I going to become?’.” Marx Acosta-Rubio In this episode of The Modern Man, I’m joined by Marx Acosta-Rubio, a family-first business and lifestyle strategist, CEO of Focal Point, and self-proclaimed “dumbass” who helps people double their income and double their time off. Today, Marx is sharing the fascinating philosophies behind his strategies for a productive, thoughtful life. He shines light on why we think we’re succeeding when we’re not and how to break free from the rat race and leverage your strengths [...]

How to Clarify, Simplify, Maximize, and Leverage Your Life with Marx Acosta-Rubio2024-01-31T14:14:50+00:00

How Decentralized Real Estate & “Ranchizing” Is Changing the Future of America with TJ Visiodei

2024-01-14T11:31:22+00:00

 “I’ve realized that what mental strength is, is nothing but what you will allow to get in your way of your end goals.”  TJ Visiodei   In this episode of The Modern Man, I’m joined by TJ Visiodei, a real estate developer, husband, father, and the visionary Founder& CEO of ACTS Decentralized Real Estate, a small business making a huge impact on American families. Listen in as TJ breaks down his approach to creating a successful business, being the best in your field, and building a peaceful home base where you can protect and provide for your family.   TJ [...]

How Decentralized Real Estate & “Ranchizing” Is Changing the Future of America with TJ Visiodei2024-01-14T11:31:22+00:00

Running Across the USA, Breaking Into a New Industry, & Elevating Your Life with Albie Masland

2024-01-14T11:15:54+00:00

 “I have a new set standard and a new understanding and appreciation for exactly how far I can drive through something.” Albie Masland What drives someone to run across the country, from coast to coast, then start a business with no experience? In this episode of The Modern Man, you’ll hear from Albie Masland, the Founder and President of Valor Craft Performance, a hybrid plant performance company. Albie is here to share the inspiring story of his cross-country run and how he elevated his life through entrepreneurship.   Listen in to learn how Albie capitalized on an unexpected opportunity to [...]

Running Across the USA, Breaking Into a New Industry, & Elevating Your Life with Albie Masland2024-01-14T11:15:54+00:00

How Failure Led Paul Hutchinson to Rescue Thousands of Kids From Child Trafficking

2024-01-07T16:55:20+00:00

 “Almost all of us have had things happen to us that we haven’t talked about, you know, things when we were children, whatever else, and all of us have done things that we’re not proud of… but that’s okay. That doesn’t define you today.” – Paul Hutchinson Would you rather donate money to a good cause or risk your life for it? Today, you’ll meet a man who’s dedicated his life to doing both. In this episode of The Modern Man, I’m joined by Paul Hutchinson, an investor, philanthropist, business owner, Founder of Child Liberation Foundation and Liberating Humanity, and [...]

How Failure Led Paul Hutchinson to Rescue Thousands of Kids From Child Trafficking2024-01-07T16:55:20+00:00

Becoming the Leader of Your Family: Parenting & Leadership Wisdom From Carl Sharperson Jr.

2024-01-07T16:54:48+00:00

In this episode of The Modern Man, I’m joined by Carl Sharperson Jr., a Leadership Innovation Strategist, author, coach, husband, and father who’s helping his clients and his children maximize their potential in life. Today, Carl is sharing his wisest advice and lessons learned from parenthood and family leadership. Learn Carl’s approach to being the leader of your family and building a strong foundation with your partner before deciding to have kids. He speaks on how to turn your experiences into teachable moments for your kids and how to set an example of overcoming adversity and negativity throughout life. Plus, he [...]

Becoming the Leader of Your Family: Parenting & Leadership Wisdom From Carl Sharperson Jr.2024-01-07T16:54:48+00:00

Becoming a Successionaire & Understanding Your Wiring as a Man with Todd Saylor

2023-12-12T12:33:17+00:00

 In this episode of The Modern Man, I’m joined by Todd Saylor, a serial entrepreneur, husband, father, business coach, and author of “Wired Differently”. Todd is here to break down what it means to be “wired differently” and how you can experience a higher understanding and awareness of your true wiring as a man. Are you seeking a more open, connected relationship with yourself, life, family, and the world? This episode is for YOU! You’ll learn Todd’s simple formula for becoming a “successionaireTM”, a term he coined to describe someone who knows what they want and creates and executes a [...]

Becoming a Successionaire & Understanding Your Wiring as a Man with Todd Saylor2023-12-12T12:33:17+00:00
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