Building Better Humans Project

Love and Relationships Put to the Test

How much should you put up with in a relationship before calling it quits? What happens when your partner doesn't support your kids the way you'd hope? We tackle some tough relationship questions that have come in from listeners, offering our candid thoughts and advice. Get ready for an honest, at times uncomfortable, conversation around relationships and what it takes to make them work long-t...

Are you choosing growth or comfort? This podcast challenges you to take ownership of your life by making intentional choices.

In this episode, host Glenn challenges listeners to take responsibility for their current situation by making different choices. She acknowledges life can be hard but emphasizes we still have power in how we respond. Glenn urges listeners to have courage, start conversations we've been avoiding, and stop giv...

Sometimes the problem isn't "out there" - it's within us. In this thought-provoking episode, host Glenn challenges us to take responsibility for our lives and stop blaming external factors. He shares an impactful Stephen Covey quote on owning our problems to unlock change. Glenn also draws on his experience leading personal growth retreats, noticing those who thrive take responsibility, while those who crumble blame the world. He e...

Love and Relationships: Can Others Make You Feel Things?

In this week's episode of Mayhem Mondays, Glenn and Mili dive into a heated debate on whether others can make you feel certain emotions. They discuss past relationship experiences, emotional manipulation, conscious vs subconscious reactions, and more. Though they don't see eye to eye, their respectful disagreement makes for an insightful listen.

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Make Space for Your Inner Lamb - Building Better Humans

Sometimes you have to be a lion, so you can be the lamb you really are. What does comedian Dave Chappelle's powerful Mark Twain Award acceptance speech reveal about authenticity? In this week's episode, host Glenn Azar breaks down a pivotal quote and shares his own journey to self-acceptance.

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Powerful Friendship and Showing Up

In this unscripted and raw episode, comedian Dave Chappelle delivers an emotional speech honoring his dear friend and mentor John Stewart at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony. Dave shares stories that illustrate John's kindness, leadership, humor and unwavering friendship over the years. He highlights John's courage in speaking truth to power, especially in the post 9/11 era. Dave's heartfelt words ser...

This raw episode covers the hosts' experience helping an athlete who took advantage of their generosity. They share lessons learned about setting boundaries and spotting red flags in relationships.

An insightful debate arises around whether you can control your own feelings or if others truly impact them.

Key takeaways include recognizing patterns over words, how childhood wounds lead to people pleasing, and examining who's right a...

An inspiring podcast that challenges listeners to embrace hardship and lean into growth for the sake of building character.

Overview: In this raw and direct episode, host Glenn Azar argues that the path of least resistance robs us of meaningful growth. He uses stories of athletes and corporate leaders to illustrate how we find our best selves during difficulty, not ease. Azar encourages listeners to identify areas of avoidance in t...

What if you could avoid the most common regrets people have on their deathbed? This episode walks through the top 5 so you can live fully now.

Nurse Bronnie Ware shares the most frequent regrets she heard from patients at the end of life. They wished they'd lived more authentically, worked less, expressed their feelings, stayed connected to friends, and let themselves be happier. The episode examines each regret and gives ideas to ...

What if no one actually cares what you do or think? This week, we discuss why you shouldn't let other people's opinions limit your life.

We talk about how caring too much about what others think can stop you from living life to the fullest. From little things like going to the shops without makeup to bigger decisions like career moves, relationships and more. We share stories and advice on how to stop limiting yourself and start em...

Get an inside look at Mayhem and Glenn's relationship as they candidly answer questions on partying, jealousy, music tastes, and more.

In this raw conversation, Mayhem and Glenn give honest takes on navigating differences as a couple, from Mayhem's experience partying in her youth to Glenn's live-in-the-moment mindset. They touch on jealousy, individual growth, open communication, and their shared love of music across genres.

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This pep talk podcast will give you the motivation you need to make decisive changes in your life.

In this episode of the Building Better Humans podcast, Glenn shares an inspirational pep talk about making clear decisions in your life and following through on them. The speakers emphasizes that making a true decision means fully committing to a path, not just choosing between options. He encourages listeners to decide on their compe...

Love, Loyalty, and Letting Go - How Healthy Relationships Form and Why They Sometimes Don't Last

Marriage and divorce are deeply personal topics that most couples shy away from discussing publicly. In this raw and emotional episode, hosts Glenn and Mili courageously open up about Glenn's divorce and how their own relationship blossomed shortly after. Get ready for an intimate look into the dissolution of one marriage and the format...