Life Success and Overcoming Addiction - with Kent Bray - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 42 - 04/11/2025
Kent Bray has reached success in many fields in his life: academically (Oxford), via Rugby (Harlequins) and his career (ex-Citibank Trader).
In this podcast Kent tells his heartfelt story of how he was also a high-functioning cocaine addict and almost lost everything!
Today Kent is a counsellor and Mentor, helping many peoplein their professional and personal lives.
I have to say Kent is so impressive to me as someone tolearn from, as he has done so much and experienced real highs and lows: this podcast was a great insight into his amazing life!
Check out Kent’s website, where you can work with himdirectly as a counsellor, mentor, or book him as a guest speaker: https://kentbraycounselling.co.uk/
The best social media to find Kent is LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-bray-2199301a0/
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #addiction #mentalhealth
Burnout - with Gary Goddard - A Young Man's Guide to LifePodcast 41 - 23/04/2025
Gary is The Burnout Coach - helping people handle andrecover from burnout.
In this podcast Gary tells his heartfelt story of how he burnout and almost lost everything! And how he turned it around to live a fulfilling life and become a Burnout coach.
We also discuss symptoms we both experienced in burnout, so you can recognise it in you: and steps to take to improve your situation.
Check out Gary’s website, where you can work with himdirectly 1on1, or use online training to help with burnout
https://garygoddardcoaching.com/
Or his TikTok – where I learned all about him:
https://www.tiktok.com/@gary_m_goddard
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #burnout #mentalhealth #stress
Dating - with JT Tran - A Young Man's Guide to LifePodcast 40 - 22/04/2025
JT, a former rocket scientist, is now the is the world’s leading dating coach for Asian and minority men, who has been featured on television in the UK and the US.
JT shares his unique perspective on dating, racial stereotypes affecting dating, men improving how they present themselves and much more!
Check out JT’s website the ABCs of attraction, where you canwork with him directly 1on1, attend a bootcamp or use online training:
https://www.abcsofattraction.com/
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #masculinity #men #dating #asianmendating #datingcoach #abcofattraction
Changes in Masculinity - with Jack Kammer - A Young Man'sGuide to Life Podcast 39 - 16/04/2025
Jack shares his unique perspective where he shares what society considers masculine has changed over the years!
Jack is now helping young men understand the pressures and unique expectations of the male in society.
This was a very interesting discussion and a lot of thethemes we discussed can be found in Jack’s book – “Heroes of the Blue Sky Revolution”
Check out Jack’s book:
https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Blue-Sky-Rebellion-Happiness/dp/1548992534
Check out Jack’s website; Male Friendly Media, where you can get information about Jack, his books and much more:
https://www.malefriendlymedia.com/
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok authorsoftiktok #masculinity #men
Gut & Hormone Health - with Bryan Hardy - A YoungMan's Guide to Life Podcast 38 - 08/04/2025
After a health scare in his younger years Bryan has made it his mission to learn about gut health and optimum nutrition for hormone health and vitality.
Bryan now runs – Re-Vitalised Man helping men audit and improve their nutrition, testosterone levels and much more!
I spoke to Bryan about this and had fun whilst feeling likeI learned so much!
Check out Bryan’s website; Re-Vitalised Man, where you canfind book a nutrition audit, get a free breathwork guide and much more:
Bryan was kind enough to provide a Testosterone Cheat Sheet for listeners of this podcast:
https://revitalizedman.com/steve
Also, check out Bryan on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bryanhardy7/
And YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/bryanhardy7
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #guthealth#testosterone #hormonehealth #IBS #leakygut #vitality #moreenergy @bryanhardy7
Menshare Founder Sean Orr - A Young Man's Guide to LifePodcast 37 - 09/04/2025
I had the honour to interview Sean Orr, founder of Menshare men’s group today.
For me, this was a touching, powerful podcast, where Ilearned about all the wonderful work Sean is doing with Menshare, A Band of Brothers, Women’s Share and so much more.
And we discussed our shared passion and opinions and ideasabout the issues young men face and how we can all help.
For more details on Menshare, please check their website:
https://mensharelisteninggroup.co.uk/
If you wish to know more about A Band of Brothers:
https://abandofbrothers.org.uk/
Menshare also has an email and phone number:
Email: letstalk@mslg.org
Tel: 07508 336 995
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
Crawley Baptist Church
Crabtree Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 7HJ
Tuesday 7pm – 9pm
St. Swithun’s Parish Office
St. Swithun’s Church,
St. Swithun’s Close
East Grinstead
RH19 3BB
Wednesdays
Session 1: 4.30pm - 18.30 pm
Session 2: 7pm - 9pm
Crawley Baptist Church
Crabtree Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 7HJ
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #mentalhealth #mensgroups #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #masculinity @bysmspod @mensharelisteninggroup
Crush Your ‘20’s - with Nick Batchelder - A Young Man'sGuide to Life Podcast 36 - 08/04/2025
Research carried out by the Carnegie Institute of Technology shows that 85% of your financial success is due to interpersonal skills, only 15% is due to technical knowledge.
In this episode I talk to Nick Batchelder about thesteps he took to improve his interpersonal skills early in life – to crush it in your ‘20’s.
Nick’s journey is impressive, from pushing through shyness and saying “hi” to a classmate: to public speaking.
Nick gives great advice on how others can start a growth journey like him, not just for future success but for better confidence and happiness.
I was really impressed with Nick & his thirst for knowledgeand growth, and I believe he is a role model to young men.
Nick has a website, where you can find details on his workas an author, speaker, and podcaster:
https://www.nickbatchelder.org/
Nick’s book – “Crush Your 20s” is available on Amazon:
Nick’s Podcast – Building the Blueprint is a great resourcefor student’s and young people to optimise and grow:
https://www.youtube.com/@thenickbatchelder
Also, check out Nick on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thenickbatchelder
And Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thenickbatchelder
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #gpa#school #jobs #hiring #youngadult #presentation #speaking #communication#change #feedback #growth @thenickbatchelder
Super Foods, Super Health, Wealth, Relationships - withJustin Snyder - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 35 - 01/04/2025 Season 3 Episode 10
In this episode I talk to Justin Snyder about starting his business - Forest Super Foods - from scratch in his twenties with only a few hundred dollars.
As well as sharing this incredible success story Justin andI traverse the main life topics of Health, Wealth and Relationships.
We realise that some of the advice and principles are sharedacross all aspects of life.
We even go on to talk about growing your own food and much more!
I was so impressed with Justin and what a great role model for guys out there wanting to start their own business and do it the right way and live life the right way too!
If you would like to buy some of the best supplements out there, or learn more about Forest Superfoods, take a look at the website:
https://www.forestsuperfoods.com.au/
https://www.forestsuperfoods.eu/
Or check out Forest Super Foods You Tube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@forestsuperfoods
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #healthyeating#businessstartup #supplements #spirulina #nutrition #stressandanxiety #brainpower#guthealth @forestsuperfoods
Substance Abuse Recovery - with Sean Coffey - A YoungMan's Guide to Life Podcast 34 - 31/03/2025
Season 3 episode 9
In this episode I talk to Sean Coffey about his life experiences, substance abuse recovery, and much more!
I was so energised by my podcast with Sean, he manages tohave come through so much and has a great way of explaining how so that others can too!
I was pleasantly surprised by the fact we did not dwell onthe lows, or sensationalise how bad things can get when one experiences substance abuse, homelessness etc. But it was such and uplifting and articulate podcast describing how Sean did, and how anyone can help themselves and Seandescribed this beautifully.
This conversation really had a lasting impression on me.
Sean has a website, where you can find details on his workas an author, speaker, and recovery support worker:
Keep an eye out on Sean’s website for his new book - BigKid, Little Kid which will be released soon in 2025.
Sean was also the co-author of the best-selling book Boys DO Cry (2018):
https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Do-Cry-Redefined-Means/dp/1731248849
All the proceeds of this book go to the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Also, check out Sean on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/willows_runner/
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #substanceabuse#abuserecovery #substanceabusesupport #substanceabuserecovery #BoysDOCry #CALM@willows_runner
Regular Mental Health Check-In - with Darren Mellor - AYoung Man's Guide to Life Podcast 33 - 28/03/2025
In this episode Darren and I continue our regular (not monthly) mental health check-in.
The main topic of this podcast is the life-changing TonyRobbins course that Darren just finished:
To learn more about the course Darren did, and other coursesoffered by Tony Robbins, or the breathwork course Steve mentions, see the links below:
Tony Robbins:
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/programs
Josh Connelly:
https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/inner-you
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok #authorsoftiktok #mentalhealth#mensmentalhealth @tonyrobbins @josh_ffw
Avoid the Pitfalls of Divorce with Divorce Coaching -with Josh Tomeoni - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 32 - 25/03/2025
In this episode I talk to Josh Tomeoni about how we have coaches for health, business and even weddings but not for Divorce!
Josh is a divorce coach, and we discuss the 5 traps men facein divorce, dating after divorce and much more!
Josh has a book on Amazon – called “The 5 Traps Men Face in Divorce...and How to Triumph Over Them!”, check it out:
Listeners can request a copy of his book for free, if they sign-up and write the word DIVORCE in the message box:
https://thederelict.biz/contact/
If you would like Josh to help you as your divorce coach, orare going through a divorce and want to learn more, take a look at Josh’s website:
Or look for - JoshTheDerelict
on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshthederelictor TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@joshthederelict
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #booktok authorsoftiktok#divorce #divorceadvice #datingafterdivorce #divorcedparents #divorceadviceformen @joshthederelict
Divorce Detoxx - with Paul Murphy - A Young Man's Guide to Life - Podcast 31 - 12/03/2025
In this episode I talk to Paul Murphy about divorce.
Paul is a true role model in how to progress though such a painful experience in a kind and loving way. He has a wealth of knowledge about divorce and in our conversation we cover what it is really like to manage expectations, dispel myths and share some typical stories of divorce.
Paul has transmuted all of the difficulty of divorce into a source of information and learning in his course Divorce Detoxx:
I recommend any men in this situation to check out Paul’s website and course and get some knowledge on this tricky part of life.
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #booktok#authorsoftiktok #divorce #divorceadvice #datingafterdivorce @DivorceDetoxx
Reading People with Animal Archetypes - with Eric Gee - AYoung Man's Guide to Life Podcast 30 - 11/03/2025 Season 3 Episode 5
In this episode I talk to Eric Gee about reading people and the animal archetypes model that he has created to help categorise personality types.
We try the model on me and the animal type I am aligned tois so accurate it is scary!
If you want to work out your animal type, or the animaltypes of others in your life, so that you can better understand and interact, it is all in Eric’s book - The Power of Personality:
Links to the book are on Eric’s website, along with a testyou can do to work out your animal type:
https://www.projectyoutopia.com/
I’m looking forward to being a guest on Eric’s podcast toexplore my animal type even further!
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #booktok#authorsoftiktok #personaility #influence #bettercommunication #understanding #personalitytypes@the_power_of_personality
Presenting and Communication - with John Ball - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 29 – 04/03/2025 series 3 episode 4
In this episode I talk to John Ball about presenting, communication skills and much more:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U2yFFciXKg2SFvRewUQBj?si=GKZIeqS-RfSFVTgiGDUOcA
If you want to work with John or learn more about him,please check out his website:
https://www.presentinfluence.com/
John also hosts a podcast, taking about communication,presentation and influence on the Present Influence podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/present-influence/id1484941406
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram#authorsofinstagram #communication #presentationskills #influence #bettercommunication
Men's Groups and Much More - with Samir Domah - A Young Man's Guide to Life - Podcast 28 – 03/03/2025 series 3 episode 3
In this episode I talk to Samir Domah about Men’s Groups, his podcast - The Elevation Podcast, his plans for a men’s group for British South Asian men, helping people, crazy life stories and much more...
Find out more about Samir, his podcast; The ElevationPodcast, his life, career and business coaching, his future book and men’s group – by checking out his Instagram – samir_domah
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #lifecoach@samir_domah #mentalhealth #podcasts #mensgroups
Mentoring the next Generation - with Richard O’Keef - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 27 - 26/02/2025 series 3 episode 2
In this episode I talk to Richard O’Keef, about parenting and how we can good parents and better support our children.
Not only has Richard raised 6 children and manygrandchildren, he has also written a book on parenting called: 911 What is Your Parenting Emergency?
https://www.amazon.com/911-What-Your-Parenting-Emergency-ebook/dp/B0CYL82CGB/
To find out more about Richard, please check out hiswebsite:
https://911parentingemergency.com/
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #parenting#911whatsyourparentingemergency #resilientkids #confidentkids #kidsmentalhealth #parentingtips
Fitness, Comeback and Mentoring - with Joe Martin - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 26 - 25/02/2025 series 3 episode 1
In this episode I talk to Joe Martin, about fitness, mentoring kids, and young adults and how we can help inspire the next generation.
Joe shares the struggles he overcame in his own life and nowis a successful businessman, coach, mentor, and speaker, as well as running his own fitness business - https://fitandpositive.com/
Joe also mentors young adults through his programme Relentless Positivity Mentoring and is an NFL coach.
Through this work, being a father and his own experiences, he has written a book -
You're Not Who You're Going To Be: Raising Confident, Resilient, and Empathetic Kids: A Guide for Ages 10-14
To find out more about Joe, please check out his podcast -
Relentless Positivity Fitness
or social media under the same name.
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #mentoringyoungadults #fitness #resilientkids #confidentkids #kidsmentalhealth
Anger Elimination - with Mort Orman MD - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 25 - 13/02/2025 series 2 episode 12
In this episode I talk to Mort Orman MD, the world’s leading anger elimination expert, about eliminating your anger and controlling your emotions.
Mort has been a medical doctor for around 50 years. Specialising in anger and stress management for longer than I have been alive (46 years!).
From his professional work and personal experience, Mort can attest to anger and negative emotions negatively affecting your health! Not to mention relationships and violence or even death!
Mort shares with us his findings and a model on how torecognise and dissipate anger which you can try too!
To find out more about Mort, who has written book on this and related subjects and has created an emotional mastery programme, please check out his website:
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #angermanagement#controlyouremotions
Mental Health Myths - with Philip Quinones - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 24 - 12/02/2025 series 2 episode 11
In this episode I talk to Philip Quinones about all things mental health, physical health and relationship health.
As two passionate mental health professionals we discusseverything from, holistic health, positive toxicity, mental health days off and dogs: to being a masculine male therapist and much more…
I think Philip is a formidable coach and counsellor with anamazing approach!
To find out more about Philip or to work with him, or buyhis book, please check out his website:
https://pqcoachingandconsulting.com/
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #coaching#mentalhealth #couplestherapy #coaching
Powerful Stories - with Perry Power - A Young Man's Guide to Life Podcast 23 - 12/02/2025 series 2 episode 10
In this episode I talk to Perry Power, who after writing the book – Breaking the Silence: Stories from Survivors of Sexual Abuse, based on his is own story and stories of others who had experienced similar trauma, Perry now helps others towrite books and creates film reels of their own very different life stories of trauma survival.
What I love about the work Perry and Be Powerful media do,is, they give a voice to all these survivors of sometimes immense trauma, which helps them heal, but also, helps others out there hearing this story realise they are not alone too. Not staying in silence can help heal you and others!
I think this is truly beautiful work...
If you want to learn more about sharing your story or reading the many other stories already published check the Be Powerful website here:
#ayoungmansguidetolifepodcast #thenextphase #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #mystory#breakthesilence #trauma #mindset #powercommunity #wisdom #perrypower