About Ted Phaeton

“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. The Modern Man aims to create a community of men not only sharing and connecting on a deeper level, but also exploring how to thrive and live a happy and fulfilled life. This is done through intentional conversations strategically aimed at issues that men face in today’s society.

Unlock the Secrets of the Brain— How to Get the Results You Want with Liam Naden

2022-09-08T05:16:56+00:00

  “Not only is the brain the most powerful machine that exists, but it will literally give you everything you want if you know how to use it.” -Liam Naden   The human brain is much more than just a collection of neurons firing away at each other— it is also the one responsible for what we do and how we do it. The way we think and act is largely determined by our brains' ability to process information in a way that allows us to identify patterns, make predictions based on those patterns, and then act accordingly. The fact that [...]

Unlock the Secrets of the Brain— How to Get the Results You Want with Liam Naden2022-09-08T05:16:56+00:00

Finding Power When You Feel Powerless with Jim Barnard

2022-09-08T05:06:21+00:00

  "Own reality. Your reality is far from your expectations" -Jim Barnard   Feeling powerless is one of those feelings that we never want to experience. It leads us to an expectation gap, where our reality isn’t what we wanted or hoped for. It’s a hard place to be especially if something or someone important to us is at stake. But feeling powerless, sometimes, can be a powerful motivator. It can force us to take action and lead us to new opportunities. This episode is a reminder that although our current reality falls short of expectations, we can still make the [...]

Finding Power When You Feel Powerless with Jim Barnard2022-09-08T05:06:21+00:00

Transformation in Three Simple Words with Coach Michael Taylor

2022-09-08T04:48:34+00:00

  “There's no shame in seeking support, understanding that you don't have to carry the work weight of the world on your shoulders. You're not alone… But it's a matter of you being courageous enough to reach out.” -Coach Michael Taylor   Toxic masculinity is a term used to describe the way in which men are taught to act in society, and how that can affect their lives. In a society that tells men they're the "breadwinners," and that they should be able to handle everything on their own, it's no wonder so many men are struggling. Although this mentality has [...]

Transformation in Three Simple Words with Coach Michael Taylor2022-09-08T04:48:34+00:00

Chasing Advancement— The Secret to Easier Success with Victor Manzo

2022-06-15T01:28:53+00:00

  “The easiest way to be successful is to have gratitude every day.” -Dr. Victor Manzo   While many people see the road to success as paved with money and fame, it is not necessarily true. While it in itself isn't wrong, having the wrong reason behind this chase leads to much pain and emptiness. If we don’t have the right motivation behind our pursuits, we might find ourselves getting further away from what we really want—and closer to feeling like nothing will ever be good enough. So how can we make our path to success easier and more fulfilling? It [...]

Chasing Advancement— The Secret to Easier Success with Victor Manzo2022-06-15T01:28:53+00:00

Here’s To Fear! Ft. Ben Harris

2022-06-08T14:51:16+00:00

  “Fear is an invitation to your next level of expansion.” -Ben Harris   I don’t know if you agree that fear is a feeling that we don’t always like, but it’s a feeling that can also be very useful.  Fear is just a feeling, and it's not a bad one. It means that something is going on in our life, and we're not sure how to handle it yet. And that's okay! It's a sign that we're about to do something extraordinary.  Our guest, Ben Harris is known as “The Fear Guy” for an uncommon reason— he follows it! You [...]

Here’s To Fear! Ft. Ben Harris2022-06-08T14:51:16+00:00
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