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Diabetic Vietnam Vet Stays Healthy at Home with Man Flow Yoga (Member Highlight: Jack Chew)

20 years ago, Vietnam Vet Jack Chew went in for a routine doctor appointment which changed the course of his life.

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Recapping Season 1, What’s Next, & Getting Back on Track When Life Throws Curveballs | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 024

I started the BMP because I saw a gap in the way that men talk about their overall health and well-being, and …

When life throws you curveballs, it’s easy to set your workout regimen and habits aside. Then wonder why you don’t feel as great as you normally would. You’re not immune to life’s curveballs, and neither am I.

I’ll be honest - I’ve had a rough couple of months. Traveling more than usual led to getting COVID — while I’m in the middle of moving. I hadn’t had a normal workout in weeks, which made my back pain resurface with a vengeance. And I noticed I was in a state of mild depression - until I tried a few simple grounding techniques to re-establish my habits.

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Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life | Jesse O’Brien | Better Man Podcast Ep. 023

Men aren’t encouraged to talk about their emotions and vulnerabilities. They’re encouraged to bury them deep inside and “man up.” That mindset could lead to isolation, loneliness, emotional disconnection from loved ones, and all sorts of other problems down the road.

Today’s guest, Alex Holmes, offers a different, more empowering solution for men around the world. Alex is an award-winning podcaster, mental health coach, and author of the book Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection.

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The Breath Series 28-Day Challenge

The Breath Series 28-Day Challenge is all about the power of your BREATH. The workouts are full-body, addressing strength, flexibility, and balance, but the big focus of these workouts is your breathing; how it affects your body awareness, your ability to work deeper into the poses, and to hold yourself in the poses for longer.

You’ll focus on your breathing like never before, and you can expect tremendous improvements in your physical fitness, your mental well-being, and your overall health as a result.

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Aligning Your Mind and Body | Sean Vigue | Better Man Podcast Ep. 022

Men aren’t encouraged to talk about their emotions and vulnerabilities. They’re encouraged to bury them deep inside and “man up.” That mindset could lead to isolation, loneliness, emotional disconnection from loved ones, and all sorts of other problems down the road.

Today’s guest, Alex Holmes, offers a different, more empowering solution for men around the world. Alex is an award-winning podcaster, mental health coach, and author of the book Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection.

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Shedding The Masks of Masculinity | Alex Holmes | Better Man Podcast Ep. 021

Men aren’t encouraged to talk about their emotions and vulnerabilities. They’re encouraged to bury them deep inside and “man up.” That mindset could lead to isolation, loneliness, emotional disconnection from loved ones, and all sorts of other problems down the road.

Today’s guest, Alex Holmes, offers a different, more empowering solution for men around the world. Alex is an award-winning podcaster, mental health coach, and author of the book Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection.

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Yoga for Golfers: 9 Yoga Poses to Improve Your Golf Game

Is yoga beneficial for golfers? Golfing requires a certain level of mobility and strength in order to be successful. Unfortunately, a lot of golfers struggle with a lack of mobility.

This means you won’t be able to hit the ball as far as you’d like. Your swing won’t be as fluid and you definitely won’t do your best when you’re playing 18 holes.

If you want to improve as a golfer, it’s important to increase your range of motion, build strength, and rebuild flexibility. Utilizing yoga, taught in the right way, will help you become a stronger, healthier golfer in no time.

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Turning Tragedy Into Triumph | Chase Chewning | Better Man Podcast Ep. 020

Today’s guest, Chase Chewning, is an army veteran, fitness entrepreneur, and podcaster who overcame that fear that so many of us men have: to open up and share their vulnerabilities.

Chase has endured severe emotional and physical traumas. He lost his father when he was 19 and soon after suffered horrendous injuries to his entire body that required a complete reconstruction of his femur. On top of that, he suffered from PTSD after ending his deployment.

Today, we cover his journey from army veteran to fitness coach, the importance of listening to your body, why bottling up your emotions is a surefire way to anxiety and trauma, and so much more.

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Getting Physically and Mentally Fit | BJ Gaddour | Better Man Podcast Ep. 019

We tend to train to get stronger and to lift more. But we often neglect the importance of being mobile and improving our posture, especially as we get older.

Today’s guest, BJ Gaddour, has mastered both areas. BJ went from being a pudgy kid to being named one of the 100 Fittest Men of All Time. He’s also the former fitness director of Men’s Health Magazine and the author of the book Your Body is Your Barbell.

BJ started training with the same goals many of us had: To get stronger and look good in the mirror. There’s nothing wrong with that approach. But fitness is so, so much more than that.

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Turning Disaster Into Positive Transformation | Dr. Anthony Balduzzi | Better Man Podcast Ep. 018

How can disaster and setbacks help us change for the better?

Today I’m speaking with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, a weight loss expert, and doctor in naturopathic medicine. Dr. Anthony is the founder of The Fit Father and The Fit Mother project, and has helped over 40,000 people lose weight and get healthy without following fad diets or spending countless hours in the gym.

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