Creating Confidence From The Bedroom To The Boardroom With Sam Itshaki
Release Date: 06/24/2025
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info_outlineIn this bold and eye-opening episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with Sam Itshaki—also known as Mr. Get Bigger Now—for a conversation that many avoid, but most need to hear. Sam opens up about his journey into the world of men’s sexual health and confidence, and how his non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical device is helping men (and women!) reclaim a deeper sense of power in and out of the bedroom.
This isn’t just about performance—it’s about identity, vulnerability, and how sexual health intersects with personal leadership, relationships, and emotional well-being. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence behind closed doors or know someone who has, this episode offers a refreshing and grounded conversation that’s long overdue.
In This Episode
🎧 Highlights with Timestamps:
(01:28) Why Sam chose to talk publicly about male sexual health
(04:10) How confidence in the bedroom affects confidence everywhere else
(06:22) Common myths around pumping and sexual health products
(10:15) The psychological effects of shame, silence, and toxic masculinity
(13:40) How women respond when their partners take initiative
(16:55) The evolution of Sam’s brand: Mr. Get Bigger Now
(20:34) Why this work is more emotional than physical
(24:19) The difference between confidence and bravado
(28:45) Creating connection through vulnerable conversations
(31:10) How to start having these conversations with your partner