The Better Man Podcast

Oct 31 2024 106 ep. 58 mins 69

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The Better Man Podcast is a podcast redefining what it means to be better as a man. In it, we’ll discuss how to balance success with our overall well-being, take on a more comprehensive understanding of fitness to include our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strive to align our actions with who we are at our cores. We can be successful and proud of who we are without sacrificing our core values or our well-being. Dean Pohlman is known as THE yoga expert for men. His unique fitness-centric, strength-based approach to yoga—exemplified in his yoga workouts, programs, books, videos, blogs, and more—has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of men [and women] worldwide. Join Dean as he explores the habits, mindsets, tools, and tactics that lead to health, happiness, and fulfillment for men. You'll hear interviews with world-class experts who pull back the curtain and share their proven strategies for taking your body and mind to the next level. More significantly, we’ll discuss the challenges they faced that truly tested them on an emotional level, and work to better understand what they did to work through those events, and how it helped them to grow for the better. Learn how to implement new habits sustainably and realistically. Discover systems and processes that will empower you to hit your biggest goals. And be prepared to go deep beyond the world of physical fitness, to explore the mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of health that will truly allow you to thrive. Get inspired and get ready. The Better Man Podcast is a conversation to help you become the better version of yourself. Dean Pohlman Founder / CEO of Man Flow Yoga Best-selling Author of Yoga Fitness for Men & Yoga for Athletes Co-Producer of Body By Yoga Series

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105: How to Extend Your Running Life with Yoga (Kyle R.)

Oct 31 2024 43 mins

For the past 17 years, today’s guest, Kyle R., has been committed to distance running. But this came with a steep toll to his joints: Shin splints, aching knees, and compromised ankle mobility threatened Kyle’s running life. Kyle didn’t want to give up running, but his body was betraying him. Until he started doing yoga more often. Not only did yoga extend his running life

104: 3 Health Tips From a 73 Year Old Who Doesn’t Feel A Day Older Than 50 (Richard B.)

Oct 24 2024 50 mins

Before discovering Man Flow Yoga, Richard B. (today’s Better Man Podcast guest) developed intense hip pain from his job. His pain was so strong that he actually thought he developed a kidney stone! As he started doing physical therapy for his pain, he was reminded of how similar physical therapy and yoga are. Unlike most Man Flow Yoga Members, yoga played a large role in Richard�

103: From 300 Pounds to 215: How Anthony Started his Fitness Journey (Anthony O.)

Oct 17 2024 44 mins

During covid, Anthony, today’s Better Man Podcast guest, was furloughed from his job and spent his days doing nothing other than playing video games. But then, his Husky was more excited than most days, and this kickstarted a chain reaction in Anthony’s mind: His dog was going crazy because he lacked exercise. And so was Anthony. Despite never having a formal fitness regimen,

102: How Adam Restored His Health After Turning 50 (Adam S.)

Oct 10 2024 38 mins

Adam’s dad died when he was only 49 years old. But when Adam turned 50, instead of using his father’s passing to inspire him, it almost made him give up on life. After celebrating his 50th birthday, Adam sank into a hole of despair. He ate too much, drank too often, and his marriage was on the verge of collapse—especially because E.D. issues kept showing up for him in the be

101: Season 5 Premiere - 13 Important Lessons for Sustainable Health & Fitness Success

Oct 03 2024 22 mins

After taking a summer hiatus, the Better Man Podcast returns—with a brand-new format. This season looks at real-life examples from men of various ages. These conversations focus on understanding the fitness journeys of men of all ages as we age. We’ll discuss their “Oh Shit” moment when they realized they needed to make a change, what helped them get started after their �

100: 10 Important Lessons After 100 Episodes

Jun 20 2024 24 mins

A shocking number of podcasts don’t last 10 episodes. But the Better Man Podcast—which has been extremely valuable for my personal growth as well as our listeners—finally reached an important milestone: The 100th episode! So, in this special episode, I’m sharing the 10 most important lessons I’ve learned from recording 100 episodes of this podcast. And these are lessons

099: The 5 Areas of Wellbeing Backed By 80+ Years of Research w/ Ben Wigert, Mike Ritz from Gallup

Jun 13 2024 100 mins

A topic that gets mentioned on every episode of the Better Man Podcast is simple: How you can become a better man. But until today, we’ve never had the ability to really pull back the analytics and examine the cold, hard data. That’s why I invited Ben Wigert and Mike Ritz from Gallup. For the past 89 years, Gallup has found analytical insights and trends about how to become ha

098: 5 Exercise Strategies Guys 40+ CAN'T Ignore

Jun 06 2024 26 mins

Here’s a harsh truth: Getting old sucks. But it’s a reality you can't ignore or escape from. It’s easier to get hurt. You feel more sore more often. Little aches and pain become more pronounced and harder to ignore. Your energy and motivation declines. But worst of all: You can’t workout like you used to when you were younger (unless you want to injure yourself). That�

097: The 3 Biggest Threats to Men’s Mental & Emotional Health w/ Pierre Azzam

May 30 2024 91 mins

There is a certain epidemic that’s strangling men’s mental and emotional health. But since it’s sneakier for men than it is for women, many mental health clinicians don’t even know how to spot the signs. I’m referring to depression, isolation, and a lack of connection with other men. Men are lonelier than perhaps ever before. But we experience depressive symptoms in a m

096: Strategies & Tips For Your At-Home Yoga Practice

May 23 2024 16 mins

BMP-Ep096: Strategies & Tips For Your At-Home Yoga Practice While an at-home yoga practice has many benefits—such as requiring no commuting, being able to do it whenever and wherever you want, and choosing a yoga routine that best suits your goals of the day—there are a few drawbacks too: You might set unrealistic expectations for your practice. Missing a workout can fill you