Michael "The Monster" Todd: Faith, Grit & Finding Your Way Back
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Michael "The Monster" Todd: Faith, Grit & Finding Your Way Back “Mediocrity disgusts me. Being normal never made sense.” — Michael “The Monster” Todd 🎙️ Meet Michael “The Monster” Todd — world champion arm wrestler, founder of The Monster Factory, and proof that grit, faith, and consistency can turn pain into power. Level Up with the Show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/michaelthemonstertodd230/ This isn’t just about arm wrestling — it’s about what it takes to rebuild yourself when life breaks you. Michael “The Monster” Todd has faced shattered bones,...
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The White Belt in Your Head: Overcoming Self-Doubt at Every Level
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The White Belt in Your Head: Overcoming Self-Doubt at Every Level “You can’t have negative self-talk while someone’s trying to strangle you.” — Daniel Schuardt Level Up with the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/danielschuardt229/ 🎙️ What if the secret to silencing your inner critic… was letting someone try to strangle you? Today, Daniel Schuardt joins me to talk ego death, imposter syndrome, and how getting choked can actually change your life. 🎙️ Meet Daniel Schuardt — elite jiu-jitsu black belt, ADCC veteran, and creator of The Man Child, whose mix...
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Rusty William: 'You Guys Are F***ing Stupid About BJJ!
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BJJ Ain't that hard; Stop over-complicating it! “BJJ isn’t that hard — people just make it hard by chasing fluff. If you focus on movement and fundamentals, everything else falls into place.” What if Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t actually that hard? My guest today says the problem isn’t the art itself — it’s the way we’ve been taught to overcomplicate it. Meet Randy William — BJJ black belt, police officer, and straight-talking coach who’s on a mission to cut through the fluff and show you why “BJJ isn’t that hard.” From teaching as a...
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The Shepherd's Code: Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Working Dogs
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The Shepherd's Code: Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Working Dogs 💬 “They’re not forced to work — they live for it. A dog without purpose isn’t happy, and I don’t think people are any different.” Level Up with the show-notes at: In a world chasing hacks and highlight reels, there’s one man who never left the land. Sean Hannah — better known as Sean the Sheepman — has built more than a following. He’s built a legacy. This isn’t just about sheepdogs — it’s about leadership, loss, loyalty, and what it means to live with purpose. This one’s...
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Your Therapist Won't Tell You These Mental Health Secrets!
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Your Therapist Won't Tell You These Mental Health Secrets! "What if the emotions you’re avoiding—anger, shame, anxiety—aren’t the problem... but the key to your healing?" Level up your emotional journey with the show-notes at https://www.nextlevelguy.com/emmamcadam226/ Emma McAdam, licensed therapist and creator of Therapy in a Nutshell, doesn’t just challenge how we think about mental health—she rewires it. In this episode, she unpacks how emotional mastery isn’t about control or suppression, but about understanding, acceptance, and building the right emotional...
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Ozzy’s Gone. Do we only care after people pass?
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Ozzy’s gone. And suddenly everyone cares. But did they care yesterday? Did they tell him when he was here? Or are they just posting because it’s trending? This isn’t just about him. It’s about us. And how we’re wasting our lives pretending to care… too late. On today’s short and sharp solo episode, I get real about the performative grief we see every time someone famous passes — and how it reveals a much deeper problem in how we connect with the people who matter. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable watching everyone jump on the RIP bandwagon… you’re not alone. Be a real...
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🎙️ Let’s Talk About... The Question Everyone's Too Scared to Ask About My Face
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and share your biggest takeaway. #LetsTalkAbout #NextLevelGuyPodcast #RealConversations #OliverBromley #Neurofibromatosis #VisibleDifference #WeAreAllTheSame #kindness #vulnerability #NF1 #turnpainintoamission #selfacceptance
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One Man, One Tube, No Shame: A Colonoscopy Confession
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Harsh Truth #2: Colonoscopy – It's Not as Bad as You Think Guest: None Summary: In this cheek-clenching solo episode, Ian shares the joy (read: mild discomfort) of getting a colonoscopy — the glamorous life of a man with frequent toilet visits. Was it terrifying? Nope. Was it uncomfortable? A bit. Was he awake for the whole thing? Absolutely. This one’s for every lad who's convinced a colonoscopy means sacrificing their dignity. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Key Points: Why Ian got the invite to the backdoor camera club (a.k.a. frequent bowel movements) What a colonoscopy actually is...
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Why BJJ Athletes Keep Getting Injured (The Flexibility Factor)
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#225 The Missing Piece in Your BJJ Game: Flexibility, Longevity & Real Strength “Training breaks you down — recovery makes you stronger. If you want to roll for life, mobility isn’t optional. It’s the foundation.” – Sebastian Brosche You’re listening to The Next Level Guy Podcast—your backstage pass to becoming the man you were born to be. What if the key to levelling up your Jiu-Jitsu game isn’t more drilling, more sparring, or heavier lifting… but learning how to breathe, stretch, and recover? 🎙️ Meet Sebastian Brosche — BJJ black...
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The 'Not Dead Yet' Philosophy That Changes Everything
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#224 – Matt Vincent on Radical Ownership, Living Hard, and the ‘Not Dead Yet’ Mindset "The story ends the same for all of us — so let it rip while you’re here. You're not obligated to exist — but you're here. So why not give it hell?" – Matt Vincent It's time to Stop Living on Autopilot and Start Chasing a Life Worth Dying For! ⚠️ Are you still waiting to live your "real life, the life that you actually want to live? Hoping you'll have time when retured to fufil all your dreams with dwindling time, energy and hope. Most men stay stuck in comfort until it's too late. In this...
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Harsh Truth #2: Colonoscopy – It's Not as Bad as You Think
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Summary: In this cheek-clenching solo episode, Ian shares the joy (read: mild discomfort) of getting a colonoscopy — the glamorous life of a man with frequent toilet visits. Was it terrifying? Nope. Was it uncomfortable? A bit. Was he awake for the whole thing? Absolutely. This one’s for every lad who's convinced a colonoscopy means sacrificing their dignity. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.
Key Points:
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Why Ian got the invite to the backdoor camera club (a.k.a. frequent bowel movements)
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What a colonoscopy actually is — and why it's not just for pensioners
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The prep: how to turn your bathroom into your best friend for 24 hours
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Being awake and not screaming — surprisingly manageable
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The nurses are legends: no judgement, no nonsense
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Why avoiding it is more painful than the actual thing
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Early detection saves lives, not pride
Notable Reminder:
"You’re awake, yes, but it’s not like they bring a film crew. Just one little camera, one big mission." "It’s a day of discomfort for peace of mind. And bowel health. Sexy, right?" "Real men don’t skip health checks — they clench and crack on."
Main Lesson: If you think a colonoscopy is scary, try dealing with undiagnosed bowel problems. It’s awkward for about a minute, but it could literally save your life. Grow up, gear up, and get checked.
Audience Challenge: Book that test you’ve been avoiding. Whether it's your GP, your bowels, or your blood pressure — get it sorted this week. No excuses. And if you've already had one, message a mate and tell him to man up and do the same. Even if it's a hard conversation, to start something that scares you, whatever it is, do it, start it, try it. Don't let short-term embaressment hold you back from long-term health or success.
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