Next Level Guy

Ready to Transform Your Life? The Next Level Guy Podcast isn’t just another show—it’s your gateway to unlocking the extraordinary. Each week, we bring you electrifying conversations with world-class experts, sharing the game-changing tools and tactics you need to craft the life you’ve always dreamed of. What You’ll Unlock: - Exclusive Insights: Unfiltered wisdom from the brightest minds in success, relationships, fitness, and personal growth. - Actionable Strategies: Real advice you can use immediately to amplify your confidence, productivity, and happiness. - Proven Roadmaps: Step-by-step guidance to fast-track your progress and sidestep the pitfalls. - A Call to Greatness: Challenge yourself to break free from mediocrity, crush your limits, and live with unshakable purpose. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a revolution for men who refuse to settle and are ready to rise. Hit subscribe, dive into an episode, and take that first step to leveling up your life. Your next level is waiting—are you in? Show-Notes and Other goodies ► https://www.nextlevelguy.com/ Key products you should buy👕 ► https://www.nextlevelguy.com/affiliates-2/

#215 – Louee Dessent-Jackson: Bringing History to Life, YouTube Success & Following Your Passion 03/22/2025

#214 Unbreakable: Damien Rider on Resilience, Extreme Challenges & Mental Mastery 03/15/2025

#214 Unbreakable: Damien Rider on Resilience, Extreme Challenges & Mental Mastery #214 Unbreakable: Damien Rider on Resilience, Extreme Challenges & Mental Mastery Today’s guest is Damien Rider with a focus on Pushing Limits and Building Resilience! You can listen to the episode and review the amazing show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/damienrider214/ Damien Rider is an adventurer, extreme endurance athlete, and world record holder whose feats defy logic and push the boundaries of human performance. Recognized as the Men’s Health Man of the Year and a two-time Australian of the Year nominee, Damien has built himself into one of the world’s fittest endurance athletes—not just for personal achievement, but to inspire and uplift others. As a life coach and expert in neurophysiology, Damien helps people shift their mindset from problems to solutions, empowering them to build resilience and keep moving forward. His groundbreaking One Breath Meditation technique has helped countless individuals harness focus, calm the mind, and navigate life’s toughest challenges. Beyond personal achievement, Damien has dedicated himself to humanitarian efforts, using his platform to advocate for men’s health, mental well-being, and positive transformation. His journey has been captured in documentaries aired on National Geographic, and he has taken the stage at TEDx talks across the Asia Pacific and the U.S., sharing his insights on mental strength and perseverance. Whether he’s tackling grueling endurance challenges, guiding others to unlock their full potential, or speaking on global stages, Damien’s message is clear: BREATHE. ACCEPT. ADAPT. KEEP MOVING FORWARD. Some of Damien's amazing accomplishments include: Pulled a 2.8 tonne pick-up truck 8 miles solo in 3 hours 30 minutes Paddled 480km over 9 days on a Stand Up Paddleboard in Maldives Climbed out of a Hot Air Balloon basket, to the top by rope ladder, with no parachute at 10,000 feet, 30% less oxygen, -1 degree temp, 40 kph wind movement Skydive off the Top of a Hot Air Balloon 7500 feet above the ground Paddling 500 miles for 17 days in shark-infested waters along the Australian Coast Skateboarding for 56 days along the entire Route 66 through the scorching Mojave Desert Pushing a 3 tonne truck down the Gold Coast highway Running a marathon with a mattress on his shoulder with the words “Never lay down, Never give up”, all for his cause #damienrider #adventure #tedx #nextlevelguypodcast #challenges #pushyourself #breathe #onebreathmeditation #accept #adapt #keepmovingforward #unbreakable #mentalmastery #resilience #pushinglimits #turnpainintopower #menshealth #mensmentalhealth #harnessfocus #calmthemind #navigatechallenges /episode/index/show/nextlevelguypodcast/id/35708925

#213 Stephan Kesting: Surviving the Wild – Perseverance, Problem-Solving & Mental Strength 03/08/2025

#213 Stephan Kesting: Surviving the Wild – Perseverance, Problem-Solving & Mental Strength #213 Stephan Kesting: Surviving the Wild – Perseverance, Problem-Solving & Mental Strength Today’s guest is Stephan Kesting, who is an adventurer, firefighter, and lifelong martial artist who thrives in high-pressure situations. Whether navigating the remote Arctic, making split-second decisions as a firefighter, or battling on the mats as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, he has spent his life mastering the art of resilience. You can review the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/stephankesting213/ For over 40 years, Stephan has crisscrossed the Canadian North, leading wilderness expeditions and completing solo journeys into the Arctic’s most unforgiving landscapes. With an honours BSc in Biology from McGill University and an MSc in Arctic Botany specializing in climate change from the University of British Columbia, his deep connection to the natural world is both academic and personal. His seven years as a field biologist further sharpened his understanding of survival, adaptation, and perseverance. A martial artist since the age of 12, Stephan has been a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for nearly two decades, helping tens of thousands of practitioners worldwide through his books, courses, and YouTube channel. In the fire service, he serves as a captain, and in 2001, he was awarded the National Medal of Bravery for saving two trapped firefighters from a burning warehouse. His latest book, Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic, chronicles his grueling 1,000-mile solo journey through the Canadian wilderness following a life-threatening illness. Facing storms, bears, and his own self-doubt, he rediscovered the strength to endure in the raw solitude of the North. Part survival epic, part personal transformation, Perseverance is a gripping and deeply human story of pushing past limits, embracing uncertainty, and finding the will to keep going. #newbook #author #transplant #health #bjj #grappling #grapplearts #stephankesting #perseverance #1000miletrip #grit #bravery #mentalstrength #survival #adaptation #perseverance #nature #artic #firefighter /episode/index/show/nextlevelguypodcast/id/35587920

#212 Spencer Hoffman: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – The Hidden World of Insects, Wildlife & YouTube! 03/01/2025

#211 Rosie Miller on how to express yourself through BJJ! 02/21/2025

#211 Rosie Miller on how to express yourself through BJJ! #211 Rosie Miller (@rosierollz) on how to express yourself through BJJ! Today’s guest is Rosie Miller, @rosierollz, a BJJ Brown Belt and a Performance & Mindset Coach You can listen and view the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/rosiemiller211/ Rosie Miller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Andre Galvao, a seasoned competitor, and a dedicated performance coach with over a decade of experience in both training and competition. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport, including Atos, IBJJF, and FloGrappling, as a writer and content creator. Her Instagram is a gold mine of free techniques and helpful prompts that will help you level up your game! Beyond competing, Rosie has taught kids' classes, developed training curriculums, and led nutrition and strength camps for athletes striving to reach their peak performance. But Rosie’s expertise extends far beyond the mats. Before BJJ, she spent two decades as a competitive dancer and pursued a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition—a background that shaped her holistic approach to athletic development. Over the past 15 years, she has helped countless individuals build strength, improve nutrition, and achieve their goals—whether that’s a competition podium, a stronger mindset, or simply becoming the best version of themselves. Rosie believes that success in any pursuit isn’t just about working hard—it’s about working smart. Her philosophy blends discipline with adaptability, guiding athletes to find the balance between pushing forward and knowing when to pause. Whether it’s on the mats, in the gym, or in life, she teaches her students how to develop the resilience, confidence, and mindset needed to truly transform. At the heart of Rosie’s coaching is a simple truth: real change happens off the mat. And she’s here to help you make that change. In this interview, we discuss how to find yourself through BJJ training, and how you can use your training to express and develop yourself, your identity and work on areas of yourself you want to develop. #BJJ #mentalhealth #rosierollz #rosiemiller #bjjtraining #bjjcompeting #worksmartnothard #ibjjf #flograppling #atosbjj #peakperformance #improveyourself #improveyourskillset #competeatbjj /episode/index/show/nextlevelguypodcast/id/35380440

#210 Dr. Mike Piekarski: Injury Prevention, Rehab & Training Smart for BJJ! 02/14/2025

#209 Kris Gethin: The No. 1 Transformation Expert on Building Muscle, Burning Fat & Biohacking Your Best Body 02/04/2025

#208 Amber Cammidge on decluttering your chaos to find your peace! 01/25/2025

#207 Dr Robert Glover on why being nice doesn't get you ahead in life! 01/18/2025

#206 Reignite Your Inner Power: Michelle Rose on Surrender, Self-Care, and Embracing Feminine Energy 01/06/2025

#205 Matt Doogue on how to help your mental health by living your passions! 10/12/2024

#204 Brad Baych: How to Buy, Cut and Cook Cheaper Meat That Tastes Better! 10/05/2024

#203 Michael Sartain explains how to get better relationships, friendships & be a local celebrity! 08/31/2024

#202 Dr Teimojin Tan on survival skills, medicine and how to survive being alone! 08/24/2024

#202 Dr Teimojin Tan on survival skills, medicine and how to survive being alone! Today’s guest is Dr Teimojin Tan! Listen to the show at Teimojin grew up in Montreal and had a very worldly upbringing. From taking his first steps on a plane as a child to solo traveling through developing countries in his youth, he was never one to feel stuck in one place. Through his travels, he developed a fascination and appreciation for indigenous cultures. As he learned about plant-based medicines, survival, hunting tactics, and local customs, he was also exposed to the health disparities and challenges facing impoverished communities. Seeing people in need and feeling helpless to render aid inspired him to work for non-profit organizations in South America, Ghana, and East Africa and to pursue a higher education. But coming from a single-parent household, he wanted to be financially independent so at the age of 17, Teimojin joined the Canadian Army Reserve as an Infantry soldier. He took a special interest in Cold Weather Warfare & Survival and would spend weeks to months in the Subarctic learning how to make improvised defenses, conduct patrols, assaults, search and rescue missions, and employ strategies to procure food and shelter that he learned from the native Cree Rangers. Eventually, Teimojin found his way to medical school at Michigan State University and became a doctor. Now, he is a full-time ER doctor working in rural Maine and teaches Survival Medicine in his free time. These contrasting experiences in fighting and healing, with a healthy obsession with survival and the outdoors, led him to specialize in Wilderness Medicine. Teimojin’s dream is to teach Survival Medicine internationally while working as a physician in underserved indigenous communities and being involved in community development projects. Teimojin started Survival Doctors™ to teach people how to prepare for medical emergencies in survival situations. He hopes to share his unique perspective on medicine so that others can venture out in the wild confidently and safely. Partnered with other medical professionals, military veterans, survival experts, and search and rescue specialists, Survival Doctors™ offers an educational experience like no other. #drteimojintan #nextlevelguy #podcast #survivalskills #medicine #saveyourself #alonetvshow #medicalemergencies #survivaldoctors #survivalmedicine #creerangers #canadianarmy #military #doctor #er /episode/index/show/nextlevelguypodcast/id/32726082

#TTT8 Beyond the Paddle: Anastasiia Rybka on Table Tennis, Coaching, and Mastering New Skills 08/17/2024

#201 Elise Micheals on how to fix yourself to find yourself! 06/29/2024

#200 Heber Cannon on film, fitness and the ButteryBros! 04/24/2024

#199 Jamie Date on how to level up your love life: Fall in love with yourself so women do the same! 04/15/2024

#198 Gabriella Lester on making life magical by living your passions! 04/10/2024

#197 Nick Hutchison on how to level up your life by reading: a true superpower! 04/03/2024

#196 Jennifer Cohen on why being bold is a superpower that can change your life right now! 03/23/2024

Episode #195 Ruben Rojas on creativity, art and changing the world through love! 03/16/2024

#194 Yats Palat on how to heal our past traumas & reparent our inner child for a happier future! 03/02/2024

Episode #193 Kaitlin Klarer on levelling up sex through intimacy, communication and openness! 02/24/2024

Top-Tier Talent 7: Taylor Ray on Muay Thai, confidence and finding yourself through martial arts! 02/17/2024

Episode #192 Emlovz on why you need to treat dating as a social experiment and Mega-date! 02/10/2024

Episode #192 Emlovz on why you need to treat dating as a social experiment and Mega-date! Today’s guest are Emyli & Thomas from Emlovz! Dating can be magical, a deep love and connection with someone that you could spend the rest of your life with ... or it can be soul destroying journey of coffee dates, rejection and misery as you meet people who are nothing like their bio's. So what's the solution? We find someone who has trialed going on tonnes of dates to learn what works and what doesn't, so you can learn from their successes, avoid their mistakes and shorten your journey to meeting the right person or people you want to date. So who will be our dating gurus? Introducing Emyli and Thomas! The show-notes can be found at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/emlovz192/ Emyli is the Head Coach & Co-founder, and completed a 100-date experiment and went on 101 dates with 52 different men. Research from the experiment became the foundation for her coaching program, and today she is an expert at helping men & women find love, using a method called MegaDating, which is the process of dating multiple people at the same time to diffuse energy & increase confidence. Their theory is: do the work to find the right partner from the start, then we can avoid divorce & unhappiness in the long run. Thomas, Coach and Co-founder spent six years being single in San Francisco — one of the most treacherous cities for men to date. During this time, he researched and experimented heavily with dating, courtship, and mate selection. He conducted numerous data-driven psychology, communication, & relationship strategy experiments – which ultimately led me to meeting Emyli & ending her 100-Date Experiment. Years later, we’re still together & happily married. Today they help men & women just like you reach these very same milestones. They train you to win first place in love by attracting your perfect partner by treating dating as a social experiment! /episode/index/show/nextlevelguypodcast/id/29886608

Episode #191 Rusty Firmin on the SAS, Military Life and The need for going 'always a little further' in life! 01/20/2024

Episode #191 Rusty Firmin on the SAS, Military Life and The need for going 'always a little further' in life! The British SAS are the best special forces unit in the world. They are some of the best operators in the world, and their operations have become legendary in history. I have always wondered what makes a special forces operator able to do such breath-taking things, to go into the jaws of death and when the bullets start flying to rescue hostages, and eliminate threats, so I wanted to find out. Introducing today’s guest is Rusty Firmin! He is Former member of the SAS, a leader in the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London and the 1990 Stanstead aircraft hijacking and is now a motivational speaker, security consultant, advisor and personal protection officer The show-notes can be found at https://www.nextlevelguy.com/rustyfirmin191/ Rusty Firmin, a former member of the elite SAS, has led a remarkable life shaped by his early struggles and later triumphs. Born and raised in Carlisle, he faced a challenging childhood, being adopted and moving between various relatives and schools. At the age of fifteen, Rusty found himself on his own, learning to fend for himself. His journey took a significant turn when he decided to pursue a military career, eventually applying for and successfully completing the rigorous SAS selection course in 1977. This achievement earned him the prestigious beige beret and winged dagger insignia, and he was assigned to B Squadron. During his time in B Squadron, Rusty was exposed to various threats in different regions, including Guatemala, Belize, Borneo, and Botswana. He undertook multiple tours in these areas, facing the challenges of jungle warfare and desert training. Notably, he played a critical role as a Blue Team leader during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London, demonstrating his bravery and expertise in counter-terrorism operations. He participated in highly sensitive training operations worldwide, honing his skills in Special Forces training, presidential-level bodyguard training, and counter-terrorism techniques, providing security and surveillance services during conflicts like the war in Sarajevo, close protection and security management positions, and working with prestigious clients. Today, Rusty is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, sharing insights from his experiences in the SAS to inspire and educate audiences in corporate and business settings. His speeches offer winning strategies for navigating challenging situations and coping with crises. With passion and realism, Rusty helps leaders and teams develop crucial thinking skills to tackle the ever-changing landscape of today’s business world. Rusty Firmin’s life is a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication to duty. His journey from a challenging upbringing to a celebrated SAS member and influential speaker serves as an inspiring example for individuals and businesses alike. In this interview, we chat about his time in the military and the SAS, writing his books, the '6 Days' film and why you need to ignore the push to stop and aim to go always a little further every day. #RustyFirmin #determination #sas #military #mentaltoughness #selfreliance #counterterrorism #author /episode/index/show/nextlevelguypodcast/id/29576338

Episode #190 Lewis Huckstep on how to change your mindset to change your life! 10/14/2023

Episode #189 Dr. John Delony on how to build a non-anxious life & live free, happy & loved! 10/07/2023

Episode #188 Jordan Syatt on developing a healthy relationship with food, training & Yourself! 09/30/2023

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