How To Fall Asleep Faster And Wake Up Feeling Better
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Release Date: 01/28/2025
Why Every Man Should Consider Therapy Now
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Are you struggling with the weight of trying to handle everything alone as a man? Many men today face a crisis of loneliness and disconnection, often waiting until divorce, job loss, or addiction forces them to seek help. But there's a better way forward. In this episode, you'll discover what healthy masculinity really means, why therapy specifically designed for men is different and more effective, and understand practical steps to break free from isolation and build meaningful connections with other men. Our guest, Marc Azoulay from reveals the four pillars of authentic masculinity and...
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How To Fall Asleep Faster And Wake Up Feeling Better
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Transform your mornings with Loftie: Get a game-changing, phone-free alarm clock and save 20% on orders over $100 with promo code FiTMESS20 at WWW.BYLOFTIE.COM. --- Are you constantly losing sleep to mindless phone scrolling and soul-crushing alarm sounds? In this episode, you'll learn how digital addiction disrupts our most critical health ritual: sleep. By sharing his personal journey from tech entrepreneur to sleep advocate, Matt Hassett from Lofty demonstrates how innovative design can transform our relationship with rest. You will learn cutting-edge strategies for...
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How to Test if Health Trends Actually Work for You
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Why does some health advice works great for others but fails miserably for you? In this conversation with Dr. Bobby Dubois, we dive into the science of personalized health and why the one-size-fits-all approach often leads to frustration and failure. Whether you're struggling with building healthy habits or tired of wasting money on trendy supplements that don't work, this episode reveals how to conduct your own health experiments and discover what truly works for YOUR body. You'll learn the truth about cold plunging, sauna benefits, and supplement myths, plus discover your unique "health...
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Listen To This Advice Before You Quit Your Job
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
ABOUT THE EPISODE You did all the right things—went to school, got a good job, and carved out a career path that you thought would provide a good life. Maybe that feeling even lasted a while and felt “right.” But not anymore. Now, it’s a struggle to drag yourself to the office to a job you hate, and it’s impacting the rest of your life. Career and Leadership Coach Kelley Shields went through the same thing. Today she’ll share how she got herself out of that trap and how you can start to create the life you truly want to live instead of the one you ended up with. What We Discuss...
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One Push-Up at a Time: A Power Lifter's Path to Sobriety
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Are you struggling to find your path to recovery and wondering if exercise could be your answer? In this powerful episode, former Team USA athlete and exercise scientist Ben Nevares shares his raw journey from early addiction to international powerlifting success. Learn how the gym became his sanctuary, leading him from substance abuse to sobriety and ultimately to helping others transform their lives through fitness. Ben reveals practical strategies for using movement as medicine, proving that every journey to wellness can start with just one push-up. Topics Discussed: Early exposure to...
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How to Transform Relationships by Asking Better Questions
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Genuine human connection seems increasingly rare these days. This episode offers a transformative approach to relationships. Discover how curiosity can be the key to unlocking deeper, more meaningful interactions with those around you. Learn powerful techniques to ask questions that invite vulnerability, create space for authentic communication, and transform your personal and professional relationships. You will learn how to reframe conversations through intentional questioning, the power of approaching interactions with genuine curiosity, and strategies for creating emotional connections...
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How to Build Real Connection in a Disconnected World
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Are you tired of feeling like you're not measuring up to society's definition of success, even when you're doing well on paper? Society often pushes men toward toxic masculinity and endless achievement, many struggle to find authentic connection with themselves and others. This episode tackles the challenging journey of breaking free from cultural expectations while managing depression and finding genuine fulfillment. Learn how to reframe your relationship with success, discover practical tools for managing depression without medication, and understand why connection might be the missing piece...
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How to Start Your Healing Journey From Where You Are Now, with Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
In this episode of The Fit Mess, hosts Zach and Jeremy discuss simple yet impactful strategies to overcome negative thought patterns, focusing on gratitude and positive brain training. They share their recent struggles and how small daily practices like exercise, meditation, and proper mindset can lead to dramatic improvements. Special guests Kelsey Aida and Lindsay Robinson, hosts of the 'High Vibing It' podcast, share their personal experiences with overcoming depression and limiting beliefs. They emphasize the importance of subconscious work, gratitude practices, and...
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How to Manage Stress When Everything Changes
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Are you feeling like your brain has too many tabs open and you can't find where the music is coming from? In this episode, we share our favorite tips for managing overwhelming life transitions, from blending families to buying fixer-uppers and everything in between. You'll discover practical strategies for maintaining sanity when life throws multiple curveballs your way, learn why physical movement is crucial for mental clarity, and uncover the simple yet powerful "brain dump" technique that can transform your daily productivity. Get ready to turn your overwhelm into organized action with...
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How To Improve Your Mental Health By Changing WHEN You Eat
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice that doesn't seem to work for your body? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Doyle reveals a revolutionary approach to eating that aligns with your body's natural rhythms. This conversation unveils a powerful method that synchronizes your meals with your body's circadian rhythm, potentially transforming your sleep, energy, and overall health. Discover how simply changing when you eat certain foods can reduce inflammation, improve hormone balance, and enhance mental clarity - all without counting calories or following restrictive diets. Listen now to...
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- Matt's personal crisis fainting at a longevity talk due to poor sleep
- The revelation about the nine-minute snooze standard's arbitrary origins
- Collaboration with Beach Fossils musicians for alarm sound design
- Development of the two-phase wake-up system
- Implementation of the "bed signal" concept from Matthew Walker's research
- Creating physical buttons for reliability after studying competitor products
- Evolution from a tech-balance company to a sleep-focused enterprise
- Discovery of sleep inertia's impact on morning cognitive function
- Integration of wind-down routines with physical light cues
- Balancing app functionality with digital wellness goals
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