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Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
James Ainsworth
81 episodes
6 days ago
Send us a text In this episode, James dives deep into the concept of trust — not just as a word or belief, but as a frequency we can embody. Sharing insights from a recent session with his coach, he reflects on how many of us say we "trust ourselves" or "trust the universe," yet don’t truly feel it in our bodies. Through powerful self-enquiry, James explores how trust — like confidence, connection, and accountability — is less about mental understanding and more about energetic alignment. He ...
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Send us a text In this episode, James dives deep into the concept of trust — not just as a word or belief, but as a frequency we can embody. Sharing insights from a recent session with his coach, he reflects on how many of us say we "trust ourselves" or "trust the universe," yet don’t truly feel it in our bodies. Through powerful self-enquiry, James explores how trust — like confidence, connection, and accountability — is less about mental understanding and more about energetic alignment. He ...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/81)
Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
The Energy of Trust: Why Mindset Alone Isn’t Enough
Send us a text In this episode, James dives deep into the concept of trust — not just as a word or belief, but as a frequency we can embody. Sharing insights from a recent session with his coach, he reflects on how many of us say we "trust ourselves" or "trust the universe," yet don’t truly feel it in our bodies. Through powerful self-enquiry, James explores how trust — like confidence, connection, and accountability — is less about mental understanding and more about energetic alignment. He ...
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14 hours ago
21 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Feeling Disconnected? Discover Buddhist Tools & Modern Psychology That Reconnect You | Ed Barry
Send us a text In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Ed Barry to explore Buddhist meditation, authentic relating, and the journey of self-awareness. We dive into the ancient Nine Stages of Meditation, also known as The Elephant Path — a Buddhist roadmap for cultivating concentration, presence, and attentional control. Ed shares how these teachings, combined with Western integral psychology, can transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. We also ...
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1 week ago
56 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Your Beliefs Create Your Reality: How to Rewire Your Mind and Transform Your Life | Lawrence Harris
Send us a text In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I sit down with speaker and mental health advocate Lawrence Harris to explore how our beliefs shape our reality. We dive into the power of subconscious programming, emotional patterns, and radical self-responsibility. From childhood wounds to financial blocks, we unpack how taking ownership of your environment, mindset, and emotions can shift your life trajectory. Lawrence shares his powerful personal story and pr...
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2 weeks ago
59 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
The Truth About Navigating Burnout: Lessons from High Performance and Hard Falls | Gurps Khaira
Send us a text In this deeply honest and powerful episode, James sits down with Gurps to explore what it really means to navigate burnout and grow through pain. From a childhood marked by civil war and personal tragedy to a high-performing career in finance and fitness, Gurps shares how discomfort became his greatest teacher. Together, they unpack the mindset and practical tools needed to move through burnout, overwhelm, and life's unexpected breakdowns — including Gurps own 4D framework: Dec...
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3 weeks ago
48 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Trust, Power, and Presence: A Real Talk on Rebuilding Confidence from Within
Send us a text In this powerful solo episode, we dive deep into the real meaning of self-trust — and why so many of us think we trust ourselves, when in truth, we’re quietly living in doubt, procrastination, and overwhelm. I share my personal journey of recognising how often I stepped out of my power, tried to prove my worth, or placed others on pedestals — and what it really takes to come back to yourself. You’ll learn how to identify when you're in your power versus out of it, ...
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4 weeks ago
25 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Awaken Your Power: Trust, Trauma & Transformation | Cara Elizabeth
Send us a text In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, James is joined by healer, creator, and guide Cara Elizabeth to explore what it truly means to live in your power. From the role of trust and surrender, to working with archetypes like the dragon and animal medicine, this conversation dives deep into healing trauma, embodying truth, and creating from the inside out. Cara shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood abuse, releasing PTSD, and discovering how to co-create with th...
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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Prioritising Pleasure: How to Reclaim Your Body, Boundaries, and Desire | Jem Ayres
Send us a text In this deeply honest and wide-ranging episode, I’m joined by sex coach and sexological bodyworker Jem Ayres for a powerful conversation about reclaiming pleasure, presence, and connection in everyday life. We explore how prioritising pleasure — not just in sex, but in the smallest daily rituals — can transform how we show up in our relationships, work, and wellbeing. Jem shares her personal story of burnout, illness, and rediscovering the wisdom of the body, and we dive into t...
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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Relationships: How to Navigate Conflict & Create a Vision of Collaboration in Love | Jack & Erica
Send us a text In this raw and deeply honest episode, I'm joined by relationship mentors Jack and Erica to explore the true nature of long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Together, we dived into the inherent mess that real connection brings—the unspoken expectations, emotional triggers, and recurring patterns that often go unresolved. Rather than avoiding discomfort, they share how conflict can be transformed into deeper trust and intimacy when approached with curiosity, pres...
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1 month ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
5 Lessons That Changed My Life (And Could Change Yours Too)
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1 month ago
27 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
No More Quick Fixes: The Truth About Fat Loss, Goal Setting & Emotional Blocks | Ashley Bryant
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with biomechanical specialist and master personal trainer Ashley to dive deep into the truth about fitness, nutrition, and the mindset behind lasting transformation. Together, they explore why systems often matter more than goals, debunk common health myths around calories, steps, and metabolic types, and unpack the real reasons people struggle to achieve sustainable health. Ashley opens up about his pe...
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2 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Discovering Your True Purpose: A Journey Through Crisis, Identity & Growth | Stephen Whitton
Send us a text We dive deep into a topic that affects every single one of us: purpose. What does it truly mean to live with purpose — and how do we even begin to discover it? My guest today is Steven J. Whitten, a veteran of the automotive industry turned speaker, mental health advocate, and founder of MenAble. We talk openly about the difference between goals and purpose, why self-worth and identity are at the root of everything, and what it takes to let go of the limiting beliefs and expect...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
The Truth About Male Conditioning: Why Men Struggle With Emotions and Identity
Send us a text In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with Merlin Matthews to explore the deep-rooted conditioning men receive from childhood—and how it continues to shape their emotional lives, relationships, and sense of identity. Together, they unpack the outdated scripts of masculinity: don’t cry, don’t be weak, be the lone wolf. With raw honesty and humour, they challenge the societal expectations that have left many men emotionall...
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2 months ago
58 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
From Self Doubt to Confidence: Simple Steps That Actually Work
Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, no matter how hard you try? That little voice inside your head that whispers “you’re going to fail” — that’s self-doubt. And if left unchecked, it can quietly sabotage your dreams, relationships, and confidence. In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I dive deep into the roots of self-doubt, why we all experience it, and the hidden ways it holds you back from reaching your full potential. You’ll discover the most common ca...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Reclaiming the Real You: Healing the Inner Child and Ending Self-Sabotage | Nathan Simmonds
Send us a text In this deeply powerful episode, Nathan Simmons takes us on a raw and revealing journey into the nature of trauma, perception, and inner transformation. Exploring the quote “What’s normal to the spider is chaos to the fly,” Nathan unpacks how our experiences shape our understanding of the world—and why no two people truly share the same reality. Through compelling personal stories of childhood illness, bullying, addiction, and recovery, he explains how unresolved trauma leads t...
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3 months ago
56 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
From Chaos to Calm: How Breathwork Heals Trauma and Restores Self | Anthony Abbagnano
Send us a text In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, host James welcomes breathwork teacher and healer Anthony Abbagnano to explore how men can reclaim their wholeness without reliving painful trauma. Together, they discuss why true transformation often lies in rescuing the forgotten parts of ourselves—the inner child left behind in moments of hurt—and how tending to those parts creates safety, presence, and deeper connection. Anthony shares his own extraordinary journey, from a ...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
What You Were Never Taught About Money (But Deeply Need to Know) | Taylor Eaton
Send us a text In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with money mindset mentor Taylor Eaton to explore how wealth and success are built from the inside out. They unpack why so many of us put money on a pedestal, how that fuels anxiety and scarcity, and why lasting abundance begins with self-worth, self-trust, and your relationship with yourself. Taylor shares practical ways to start inner child healing—spotting inherited beliefs like “money doesn’t grow on trees,” t...
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3 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Releasing the Weight of the World: Practical Steps to Presence, Power, and Peace | James Ainsworth
Send us a text In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James explores what it’s like to carry the “weight of the world” on your shoulders—literally and emotionally. Drawing from his own experience of tight shoulders, neck and upper back, he unpacks the silent pressure of ancestral and family expectations: growing up on a multi-generational farm, feeling the duty to take over, and fearing the consequences of saying no. If you’ve ever felt torn between legacy and your own path, this co...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
The Power of Collaboration: Lessons from Surviving the 2004 Tsunami | Michelle Mills-Porter
Send us a text In this inspiring and deeply moving episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with speaker, behavioural profiler, and collaboration expert Michelle Mills-Porter to explore the transformative power of working together. Michelle shares the life-altering experience of surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Sri Lanka — an event that not only reshaped her personal values, but also ignited her lifelong mission to help people collaborate more effectively. From the cha...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Initiation for Men: Awaken Sexual Energy, Purpose & Presence | Gayatri Beegan
Send us a text In this powerful episode, host James sits down with transformational mentor Gayatri Beegan to explore the deep roots of male shame, confusion, and disconnection—especially around sexuality and identity. Together, they uncover how the lack of meaningful initiation in modern Western culture leaves many men feeling powerless, emotionally disconnected, and confused about their purpose in life and relationships. Gayatri shares profound insights into how sexual energy is intimately t...
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4 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Boundaries, Ownership, and Growth: The Secrets to Healthy Relationships | Jack Longbottom - Part 2
Send us a text In this powerful conversation, relationship coach Jack Longbottom joins James to explore the real meaning of boundaries, the courage it takes to own your part in a relationship, and why “the work” is simply the part of you that keeps trying. Jack opens up about his upbringing in a family affected by addiction, the suppression of his sensitivity as a child, and the life-changing experience of his first men’s retreat. He shares how those moments shaped his commitment to helping o...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Send us a text In this episode, James dives deep into the concept of trust — not just as a word or belief, but as a frequency we can embody. Sharing insights from a recent session with his coach, he reflects on how many of us say we "trust ourselves" or "trust the universe," yet don’t truly feel it in our bodies. Through powerful self-enquiry, James explores how trust — like confidence, connection, and accountability — is less about mental understanding and more about energetic alignment. He ...