The Quiet Damage of Labels — and How to See People Clearly Again
Release Date: 07/05/2025
The World Is Made of Fire - Sam Sheridan on why comfort is the real risk
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The World Is Made of Fire - Sam Sheridan on why comfort is the real risk "“Modern men don’t lack courage. They lack opportunities to prove to themselves that they’re capable.”" Level up with the show-notes at https://www.nextlevelguy.com/samsheridan245/ Most people spend their lives trying to avoid discomfort, hoping that safety will eventually bring confidence, happiness and peace of mind. Instead, many end up feeling stuck, anxious and disconnected from who they could become. Sam Sheridan has spent decades deliberately walking towards difficult experiences—from professional...
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Capability Is Confidence: Donny Dust on Cave Living, Combat Vet Recovery & Trusting Yourself Again
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"You Are Who You Say You Are" | Donny Dust on Cave Healing & Earning Your Ground Truth "You can't be me. You have to be you." "What happens when a man stops trusting himself?" Donny Dust isn't on The Next Level Guy because he teaches survival. He's here because he teaches something far more valuable: self-reliance. His journey—from the Marines, through a life-changing heart attack, to rebuilding himself in the wilderness—isn't really about learning to survive. It's about earning the kind of confidence that only comes from becoming genuinely capable. Level Up with the Show-Notes at:...
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Understanding Beats Fixing: Izzie Miller on Why Insight Isn't Enough to Change You
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“"You can't change what you don't understand."” Level up with the show-Notes at: You can't change what you don't understand. Most people don't need another productivity hack. They don't need more motivation or another morning routine. They need to understand why they keep repeating the same thoughts, emotions and behaviours that leave them feeling anxious, burnt out or never quite enough. Drawing on her work with hundreds of clients, mindset strategist Izzie Miller strips away the clichés around personal development to reveal what actually creates lasting change—and why insight alone...
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Have I Done Enough? — Richard Whitehead MBE on Gold Medals, Grief, and What Drives a Man to Keep Going
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“"We need to change ourselves before we change the world."” Richard Whitehead MBE is a Paralympic gold medallist, world-record marathon runner and founder of the Richard Whitehead Foundation. Beyond sport, he has dedicated his life to challenging perceptions around disability and helping people realise their own potential through purpose, leadership and inclusion. Level up with the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/richardwhiteheadmbe242/ Richard Whitehead has spent his life proving doctors, doubters and society wrong—but this conversation isn't about medals. It's about what...
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The Body Keeps the Receipts: Tom Morrison on Why Strong Men Break First
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““The strength was already there. I just took away the handbrake.”” Most men do not realise they are training themselves into the body they will later regret. They chase strength, size and performance while quietly accepting stiff backs, aching knees and shoulders that “just do that now.” Tom Morrison has lived the other side of that story: pain, diagnosis, fear, rebuilding and a completely different understanding of what strength really means. This is not a stretching episode. It is a conversation about building a body you can still trust decades from now. The real question is...
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The Adopted Kid Who Built His Own Tribe | Chris Burns
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The Adopted Kid Who Built His Own Tribe | Chris Burns "It's less about what goal can I conquer and it's more about what makes me feel right in being alive." This conversation starts with jiu-jitsu but quickly moves into much bigger territory. Chris and I talk about adoption, belonging, depression, fatherhood, purpose, service, and what it means to build a life that feels meaningful rather than merely successful. If you've ever felt like an outsider or wondered what actually makes life worth living, there's a lot here to think about. Level up with the show-notes at:...
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"You Can't Outrun Yourself" — Tom Jenkins on Drinking, Gambling & the Self-Worth Underneath
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"You can't outrun yourself, but you can choose a different direction." Level up with the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/tomjenkins239/ What if the habits ruining your life aren't the real problem? For years, Tom Jenkins blamed the drinking, gambling, porn, failed relationships and reckless behaviour. But underneath it all was something far deeper: A man who didn't believe he was enough. The uncomfortable truth? Tom knew something wasn't right for years. He knew he wasn't happy. He knew the behaviours weren't helping. He knew he wanted more from life. But awareness alone wasn't...
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You're Not Broken — You're Avoiding This" | Sam Eaton on Depression, Action & Getting Unstuck
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He looked fine on the outside — but was writing “I want to die” on his school papers. 🎙️ Meet Sam Eaton — once battling depression in silence, now helping thousands of men take their first step back into life. This episode will help you realise you’re not broken — you’ve just never been shown how to deal with what’s in your head. You’ll finally understand why you feel stuck, flat, or disconnected — even when life looks fine on paper. This will help you name what’s actually going on inside you — instead of just calling it “stress” or ignoring it. Level up with...
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Consistency Beats the Perfect Plan: Alex VanHouten on Why You Don't Have a Discipline Problem
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“You don’t have a discipline problem — you’re just trying to follow someone else’s plan.” 🎙️ Meet Alex VanHouten — exercise scientist and coach helping high performers cut through the noise and actually make progress that sticks. Coach Alex's personal journey started with him wrestling with a painful genetic disorder called Ehlers Danlos yet still achieving his deams. This taught him the discipline of 1% BETTER Daily and gave him a passion to help others do the same. Coach Alex completed his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in 2010 focused on chemistry and...
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What Changed After The Craig Harrison Conversation?
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What happens after the war ends? In this conversation with Craig Harrison, we get into the part most people never see — coming home, dealing with PTSD, and rebuilding life when the structure is gone. This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience. What you’ll take from this: Why ignoring what’s under the surface doesn’t work How elite performers actually deal with pressure and trauma What “strength” really looks like when no one’s watching If you’ve ever felt off, stuck, or carrying something you haven’t faced — this one lands. 🎧 Watch / listen here:...
info_outline🎙️ Welcome to a special edition of the Next Level Guy Podcast — Let’s Talk About...
This is a series where we have real, unfiltered conversations about the stuff that matters. Whether it's grief, stigma, masculinity, mental health, or self-worth — we’re going to talk about it.
Not to shock. Not to shame. But to understand — and grow. Because when we talk about it, we take away its power. So let’s get into today’s conversation.
🧡 Let’s talk about being seen — for who we are, not just how we look.
“We’re all more than what people see — so stop staring, start asking, and actually see the person in front of you.”
If someone met you today, what would they notice first — your face, your energy, or your story? Too often, we’re taught to judge with our eyes before we ever engage with our hearts. We make snap assumptions based on appearance, and forget to ask:
Who is this person? What is their story? What have they survived? What have they built? What makes them so unique?
This episode is about unlearning that reflex. It’s about seeing the person, not the diagnosis. The journey, not just the scars, lumps, or labels. The strength, not just what stands out.
Today’s guest is Oliver Bromley — a mental health worker, speaker, advocate, and visible difference campaigner living with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumours on the nerves. He was asked to leave a restaurant because of how he looked — now he’s teaching the world how to see better.
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Born in South Africa and now based in the UK, Oliver has endured countless surgeries, faced misunderstanding and prejudice — even been asked to leave a restaurant simply because of how he looks.
But this isn’t a story about pity.
This is a story about purpose.
With humour, honesty, and heart, Oliver opens up about growing up with NF1, building self-acceptance, and turning pain into a mission — helping others see the humanity beyond the surface.
He reminds us that kindness isn’t optional, that masculinity can mean vulnerability, and that we all have a role to play in making the world more inclusive.
💬 If you’ve ever felt different, misunderstood, or judged — this conversation is for you.
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