On this episode, we talked about: Mac story about his gender journey Different forms of masculinity The champion is the one that keeps showing up Following my path and being my authentic self We're thought we shouldn't ask for help We can choose what serves us well Allowing man to open up You can't do the same thing every time Having the ability to be adaptable Reframing our thinking around vulnerability Embracing vulnerability in every way Understanding our emotions better Men can be very nurturing Getting people to look at what fits them Having a more inclusive masculinity Being secure in who you are Learning how to use our strength and power  "If somebody is good at something, they're good at something, you don't need to put a qualifier"   "If you want to change something, you can't do it from the outside, you have to get in there and get involved, to help create change"   "Emotional intelligence isn't something that has evolved as quickly as we do"     About Mac: Mac is a radio show host of "The You Can Make A Difference Show" on Rainier Avenue Radio and in 2017 Mac ran for Seattle City Council and was the first transgender person ever to be on a ballot in Washington State. The Mayor appointed Mac as a Seattle City Commissioner in 2011 and he served until 2016. He currently serves on the Seattle Renter's Commission appointed by the City Council. Mac is on the Washington state council for PFLAG and on the Seattle Police Department LGBT advisory board. . He continuously speaks on panels and solo at numerous colleges, non-profit groups and state and city governments on gender & sexuality. Mac worked on a small team to help Seattle Police Department develop policy and training around dealing with the transgender community and has given transgender training to the US Boarder Patrol. Mac teaches community Self-Defense to empower all people on a donation basis so that all have access.    Mac's experience prior to transition was that of a successful female athlete and business owner. This experience led him to be a champion for women's rights, closing the pay gap and equal opportunity for women and folks that are gender variant. He was a former US karate team member, champion martial arts competitor, coach and teacher. He has extensive training in conflict resolution and arbitration through being a certified coach and referee through the AAU and U.S. Olympic committee.  ​ Mac has been a keynote speaker at many events including the University of Washington, Mayo Clinic, numerous colleges, corporate events, organizations and conferences . He is the co-founder and Executive Director of Positive Masculinity, a non-profit that educates about dismantling toxic masculinity and creating a model of healthy masculinity. Mac has appeared on Ripley’s Believe it or Not, The Learning Channel, The Discovery Channel, the 700 Club, on UniVision and been featured in People Magazine and many more.  ​ Mac currently educates and trains corporations and

Episode 339: Positive Masculinity with Mac Scotty McGregor

On this episode, we talked about: Not judging others for what they did You're not alone in your journey Having respect from somebody Changing what I received from life What it means to just give conversation and content Changing your life in a positive way Awareness, self-realization, emotional intelligence Knowing your why first   "You need permission from men that you respect so you can talk about how you feel and how you think about stuff"   "Get you to raise to a level that is above where you are today, that gets you to realize that you are not alone in any struggle that you have"   "If we can move people now, we can impact the next generation in a way that's never been impacted before"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 338: Why Do I Do This?

On this episode, we talked about: Delete pivoting and see it as expanding Becoming a conscious leader Money is energy Seeing money in a new way Detaching from the ego and the human self Choose a better feeling thought Life and challenges happen Pivoting is a stop and go Fear of success Seeing the momentum and allowing it Manifestation and persistance My desires are also devoted to me We are expanding constantly There are things that you just need to offboard Learning to delegate There is no room for perfectionism Perfectionism is an excuse Living an abundant free liberated life Wanting my community to feel involved Allow yourself to unlearn a belief  "Who modeled the behavior that either only certain people make certain money doing what they love or it has to be really hard to do it"   "Whenever we have the desire, we have 2 choices: we can see it and try to make it happen or we can see it, open up our heart and trust the momentum"   "I don't see obstacles, but I'm open if they do happen, to deal with them, I definitely don't go looking for them"   About Taylor: Taylor is a leading expert in the field of Wealth Energetics & Sexual Liberation. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Vox, on ABC & Fox News, The Washington Post + many others. She is passionate about helping women activate their truth, expand into their fullest potential and own all of who THEY BE.  Taylor is the host of The Embodied Woman Podcast, Creator of UNTAMED, a global Community, a Motivational Speaker and Philanthropist.  You can discover more about Taylor over on Instagram @iAmTaylorSimpson and TaylorSimpson.com. You can follow and support Taylor at:  https://taylorsimpson.com/untamed-waitinglist/  https://taylorsimpson.com/ https://taylorsimpson.com/archetypequiz/  @iamtaylorsimpson     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 337: Grassroots and Consistency with Taylor Simpson

On this episode, we talked about: We should be trying to change every day Not trying to force changes Starting one piece at a time Every day should be an effort to improve and change You are the product  This life, get's to be your life Live your life being better every day Making incremental changes  "If you are setting this standard where you're changing habits and improving every day, that's where that's going to take shape, it's not going to be overnight"   "You've got to make your lifestyle change, that right there, make your lifestyle change, new year, not a new you, unless you are changing your habits"   "Utilize every day, let's disassociate from this calendar, but in reality has nothing to do with how we live our lives"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  

Episode 336: New Year, Same You

On this episode, we talked about: How Jay and John started their own play Freedom vs. security How liberal are you really? Being kind to each other Fire or fly instinct Acting in the moment Knowing your true nature Dropping ego to solve problems Making things right with people How to deal with conflict Giving yourself excuses to apologize The "scrotum talk" It's hard to be a man in this society What it means to be a man Breaking down who you are Embracing your femininity Evolving from who we are   "No matter how successful you are, when you're dealing with art, you have to make it, every piece of art is handmade"   "Once your mind is flooded, there's nothing you can do at that moment, it is very difficult, so you have to act prior to that"   "You don't know someone, man or woman if you don't work with them in a really high-pressure situation"   About John and Jay: Jay Martel is an Emmy®, Peabody®, WGA, and American Comedy Award winner for his work writing and producing TV and film and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker. He has served as showrunner for acclaimed shows including Alternatino with Arturo Castro, Teachers, and Key & Peele.  John Lehr is the star and creator of multiple TV series and is most widely known as one of the original Geico cavemen. His story-based comedy has appeared in LA, NYC Off-Broadway, Montreal Comedy Festival and in clubs across the U.S. He is also a seasoned host, Master of Ceremony, Toastmaster, and guest lecturer/teacher.  Together, they have been performing their 2-man, 1-hour pop-up play SPEED BUMP, an immersive theatrical experience, in people’s backyards over the past year.  These two really give a voice [of hilarity] to emotions, personal, and social issues that we don’t always expect to hear men share “out loud.” You can follow and support John and Jay at:  www.jaymartel.com www.johnlehr.com Linktr.ee/SpeedBumpThePlay     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 335: Speed Bumps That Separate Us with John Lehr and Jay Martel

On this episode, we talked about: Constantly being on social media What purpose does this serve? Mindless scrolling Figuring out your purpose You are the product of social media Having a healthy mindset and critical thinking Keeping your individuality Making conscious decisions   "I would rather put my time into something that serves me than just pick up my phone"   "If you're not doing something consciously, then you're also don't doing it productively"   "Social media does help people create freedom through strong businesses but you have to be conscious about your time with it"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 334: What Purpose Does this Serve?

On this episode, we talked about: Starting to become conscient incompetent Every day is a learning Masculinity's about not settling Feeling unhappy is not about how much you make Money is just a mechanism How would I want my business to look? Start questions and look for the answers Since when is conflict bad? Wherever you get frustrated, your rule got broken Improving your life and business Knowing what true happiness means Finding true happiness and struggle points Being the appropriate man at the moment Being able to adapt and evolve  "When you get into something really intense, you notice your internal voice that talks to you"   "The level of the journey doesn't stop if you actually want a level of mastering anything"   "There's no way to predict how happy somebody is based on the money they make"   About Chris: Chris Goodman is a life coach for entrepreneurs and CEOs. His clients include real estate professionals, Olympic athletes, renowned coaches, influencers, and business owners across dozens of industries. He brings 15,000+ hours of coaching and training to every conversation and has a reputation for asking tough, transformative questions in an approachable way.    After quitting law school to chase a greater purpose in life, Chris built a successful real estate sales business and became one of the best in the country.. only to discover his passion had nothing to do with law or real estate: It was (and still is) all about helping people grow in their life and business. Since founding Goodman Coaching in 2017, Chris has coached some of the most successful names in business and continues to scale his team to help more people around the world grow into a life of freedom, fulfillment, and results.    Chris and his wife Lindsey Mango (also a successful Life Coach) live in Kentucky and recently welcomed their first child in March 2022. Learn more about Chris at Goodmancoachinginc.com or his podcast called Relentless Growth.    You can follow and support Chris at:  www.goodmancoachinginc.com @goodmancoaching     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 333: Awareness and Competency with Chris Goodman

On this episode, we talked about: Having a trusted circle Good leaders lead from the front Realizing that we are not alone Not having real conversations with other people Being open to what's going on in life We're not willing to share the pain Be the first to share  Don't be afraid to open up first  "For every realization that you are not alone or to find support, the first step has to be for you"   "When we lead from the front, we give the example of what we're looking for, what people can see themselves doing"   "Good leaders should not expect others to do things if they're not willing to do that themselves"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  

Episode 332: Open Up First

On this episode, we talked about: Accomplishing my goals Thinking about what you can improve Psychological abuse from the media Media conditions us to not use our common sense Seen deteriorated men as role models We take for granted our freedom Everything starts with your community We are free to live the dream We need to stop arguing about topics that divide us Showing love and support to people in need Sometimes fear is a good thing Finding the ability to be strong  Fear is a challenge, and you can conquer it  "You're most creative when you wake up in the morning, if you have tea or water, that's when your creativity flows the most"   "The celebrities aren't speaking for the civilians, the civilians are the ones that have to pay bills and go to work a lot of hours"   "We're all being conditioned to be afraid, to put away our ability to protect and lead, we are almost hiding"   About Rick: Rick Dejesus is the founder and lead vocalist of Adelitas Way, an independent American hard rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2006. The band's debut single "Invincible", broke them into the mainstream scene after the song made numerous television appearances in commercials and live sporting events. The single “Ready for War (Pray for Peace)” was the theme song for WWE PPV TLC in 2018, and the breakout single “What It Takes” was the theme for the 2019 MTV movie awards. Adelitas Way is featured regularly on the top streaming playlists from Spotify, Amazon, Apple and Pandora due to their loyal fan base making the power of their songs undeniable. Recently, Rick and the band started speaking out to expose the abuses of the entertainment industry.     You can follow and support Rick at:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxzod11aqeU2H2cp7JQNB8A @adelitasway https://adelitaswaymusic.com/     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 331: Doing Right Isn’t Always Easy with Rick Dejesus

On this episode, we talked about: Society's constantly evolving Finding a balance between masculine and feminine Being men that are disassociated with themselves Having a healthy masculinity Who benefits when men are weak? Knowing how to show up  Having a commitment to the job  We are the leaders of the next generation The evolution of masculinity needs to happen   "Today's society has gotten so soft that we have very weak men that can't actually do anything to stand up for themselves"   "We should be able to incorporate old instincts and balance them with what a healthy man can be"   "For us to be a healthy society and for men to be healthy in general, we need to evolve"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  

Episode 330: Why Traditional Masculinity Failed Us

On this episode, we talked about: The foundations are what keep you alive Fight or flight method Training hard is giving what you have at that moment Work hard but respect every day Not knowing your values and who you are Gaining ownership over yourself Having confidence in who you are Physiology is your base Disassociate what you do from who you are Our purpose is not near our trajectory in life We get to choose anything we want to be Feeling like I needed to be seen When you recognize your why, you can change it We are the hero to our own story How we train, is how we turn up for the rest of our life Having integrity in yourself Honoring myself first, then family and the work Taking messy action to change things  "When we train hard, and train to the limits, the test becomes so much easier, because we can adapt"   "By knowing who you are, you're actually clear, you have a clear precise direction"   "We believe that we are certain image and we lose our identity in the process"     About Chris: Chris is an American-Kiwi, who arrived in NZ in 2004. He joined the NZ Police in 2011and after a seven-year career, during which time he protected The Rt Hon Sir John Key (New Zealand's Prime Minister), he experienced severe burnout that caused him to leave the job he once loved. After a journey of self-care, recovery, and personal development, he's now hyper-passionate about helping officers take charge of their mental health and significantly reduce the chance of burnout. He lives to ensure others learn to see themselves so they don't go through the pain he once experienced. You can follow and support Chris at:  @chrischandleryates www.createfromwhy.com/4ways   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 329: The Importance of Training with Chris Chandler-Yates

On this episode, we talked about: Getting consumed by another purpose Having a bigger purpose in life Being able to write our own story Having a failure mentality Believing we can be something different Didn't have something to hold onto myself Creating a purpose to being in alignment We all understand what purpose is How do create our purpose? Knowing what's important to you How are you blocking your transition? Finding out who you are   "We live our life for another purpose, instead of our purpose and what our soul needs on this planet"   "When we are able to write our own story, we need to first disassociate from our past life"   "That's not who I am and who I get to be is written now by me with the intention to be in alignment"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 328: Disassociate or Suffer

On this episode, we talked about: What are men supposed to do? Seen as less than a men Looking past the limitations Having the first piece of awareness Operating society through loss Knowing what true freedom is Breaking the chains of what society thinks is okay Living in prosperity and joy Starting to challenge yourself  "I'm not permitted as a man to change my lifestyle or to change my career path because I've always been doing the same thing"   "We have to break the chains that society and the government are always looking after us"   "Everything about being in the government or in a 9 to 5 job is restrictive and everything about it is to take your life away from you"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 327: What Was Given

On this episode, we talked about: Adapting your habits and making more productive decisions Going through "the cave" process Knowing how the ego works You have to be consistent Difference between coach and consultant Being specific about what you want to accomplish It's your job to get results in your life Creating a brave space Moving out of your comfort zone You have to be willing to get uncomfortable Your personality is who you think you need to become It's all about the self Pain is an inherent part of life You have to become weak if you want to die   "When you start to shift your beliefs and perceptions in yourself, your actions will naturally follow you"   "We all have to have a mirror that can properly point out our blind spots and our unconscious beliefs"   "The primary goal of a coach is not to tell you what to do, it's to ask you powerful evoking questions that guide you back to your authentic truth"   About Jake: We don't achieve our way to our full potential, we die our way there. Most coaches focus on shifting behaviors and habit optimization but these are ultimately symptoms of our internal beliefs, identity & survival strategies. In order to achieve true transformation to occur we must unbecome or die to the egoic identity that we rely upon in order to achieve, succeed & push for more.    You can follow and support Jake at:  https://www.instagram.com/iamjakekauffman/     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  

Episode 326: Three Stages of Development with Jake Kauffman

On this episode, we talked about: Protecting your insecurities Being confident with the man you are now When you treat someone like a cheater, they're eventually going to cheat Having better and healthier relationships Removing excuses through ownership We are designed to evolve Owning the excuses you make  "Treating other people in a way that you can't trust them, was the right thing to do"    "I'm confident in who I am and I'm confident in my relationships"   "A relationship flourishes when people aren't treated like they are cheating on one another"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 325: Who Was I?

On this episode, we talked about: What are you willing to do to have the life that you want? You don't know what you don't know Embodyment of my reality Living out to your potential We are our ego Understanding causation and correlation There is a reason for everything we do Hiding from reality You have to make decisions and ownership The language that we use it's incredibly important Being terrified of greatness You never lose as long as you don't quit You choose the meaning that you make Importance of knowing what you want Getting clarity of what you want You attract what you are You have to be willing to face your fears    "All the tools in the world do not matter if you don't get integrated them into your body"   "Life is linear: where you are born and died is linear, your journey is not"   "You have to have the willingness to be willing to be great"   About Michael: From homeless to hero, Michael Anthony is the Founder of Think Unbroken, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, business coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Michael started his first business at only eight years old, became an Executive at thirty-three, and has worked with multi-Fortune 500 brands, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to get clarity on their brand positioning, marketing value, and missions.   As a public speaker, Michael won the 10x conference pitch-off with Grant Cardone and placed 2nd in the Advance Your Reach Pitch-off with Pete Vargas and Pat Quinn.     You can follow and support Michael at:  Website: www.thinkunbroken.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelUnbroken/ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/michaelunbroken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95YX4cZdz39HHIaLZYFsGA LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/traumasurvivormentorandcoach/ Speaker's Page: https://www.thinkunbroken.com/speak     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 324: Know What You Want with Michael Anthony

On this episode, we talked about: Being present it's a form of surrender We say yes out of obligation Making the most of experiences Creating massive abundance and wealth Enables our emotions to release and open up Allow what comes to just come Allow yourself to open up We won't give up the protection of the ego Find how to surrender in your life  "When we surrender, it allows us to soften, have the emotions and feel connected"   "If you want to really surrender and you want to really experience, you have to be present"   I don't live in the past or the future, I'm living in the moments that I have right now"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 323: Learning To Surrender

On this episode, we talked about: Putting your health at risk Using terapeutic testosterone Different types of peptides and side-effects No peptide is as good as the growth hormone Slowing down the aging process Different types of peptides for everything Muscle gain is always relevant to the amount of food you eat Being in a healthy state for your body The more you can suppress insulin, the longer you're going to live    "Science is always about interpretation and most people will take high-dose of medicine"   "When you look at drugs, there's always a high-level that is the killing dose, and that doesn't happen with peptides"   "You can't gain muscle unless you eat to gain muscle, and it's the same thing with fat loss"   About Jay: Jay Campbell is a 4x international best-selling author, men’s physique champion, founder of the Jay Campbell Brand and Podcast and co-founder of Aseir Custom. As a global influencer on health optimization and raising human consciousness, Jay is NO-nonsense, authentic, and FEARLESS in his servant mission of leading humanity toward the Golden Age. Since returning from 12 days in The Sacred Valley of Peru, he's experienced a profound awareness of the importance of #RaisingTheVibration of humanity to reach planetary consciousness aka unconditional love.   You can follow and support Jay at:  @jaycampbell333  www.jaycampbell.com JayCampbell.com/FreeBooks   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

Episode 322: How to be an Optimal Man Using Peptides with Jay Campbell

On this episode, we talked about: We have limitations Having a judgment of ourselves Having an external view of your life We have to find the root of the problem How am I exploring myself Embarking the journey to having a coach Making assessments on yourself  "We have limitations, and those limitations are pretty determined by our experiences in life "You have to be willing to say: I'm open to receiving the wisdom that somebody else is going to provide me"   "The work is you on yourself, introspection and reviewing: that is the work"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  

Episode 321: Who Are You Letting Coach You

On this episode, we talked about: Understand what I need to do Knowing your health risk Talking about testosterone levels Evaluating testosterone levels Symptoms of low testosterone We're all different on an emotional level You have to get rid of the stigma Maintaining optimal testosterone levels Not feeling good about yourself Optimizing your life with hormones    "Not having good erections has nothing to do with your testosterone"   "If you have a belly, and you're taking viagra, the chances of having a heart attack increase"   "You have to get rid of the stigma that using therapy for testosterone it's illegal or immoral"   About Jay: Jay Campbell is a 4x international best-selling author, men’s physique champion, founder of the Jay Campbell Brand and Podcast and co-founder of Aseir Custom.   As a global influencer on health optimization and raising human consciousness, Jay is NO-nonsense, authentic, and FEARLESS in his servant mission of leading humanity toward the Golden Age.   Since returning from 12 days in The Sacred Valley of Peru, he's experienced a profound awareness of the importance of #RaisingTheVibration of humanity to reach planetary consciousness aka unconditional love.   You can follow and support Jay at:  @jaycampbell333  www.jaycampbell.com JayCampbell.com/FreeBooks     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser

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