Men's Empowerment Network

Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 15

It’s Okay to be Okay.

I was introduced to Michael Rockafellow through a mutual friend and couldn’t wait to get him on the podcast to share his experience in overcoming adversity.  Michael was born with only one arm and grew up in an abusive household with an alcoholic mother and an absent father.  After battling his own demons of alcohol and drug addiction, Michael has achieved six ...

Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 14

Situational Anxiety and Calming the Mind Loop

When was the last time you got caught in a mind loop?  You know, when a situation pops into your head and it spins around and around and around, essentially driving you insane.  You play out different outcomes.  You have endless dialogues in your mind.  And you stress yourself out beyond recognition.

I experienced this this past weekend....

Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 12

Way to Listen, Bro! -  Effective Communication Part 2

Ever been accused of Never Listening?  Maybe by your wife, girlfriend or partner?  Are you a little sick and tired of hearing those words?  What if you have you have a partner that goes on, and on, and on forever and ever, never getting to the freaking point?  Sometimes these situations go hand in hand.  

I was in a relationship ...

Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 12

Making Yourself Heard -  Effective Communication Part 1 

Ever leave a conversation and feel like you just weren’t being heard?  Ever feel like you constantly get railroaded or stepped on when speaking with someone?  Maybe you’re the opposite and feel the need to raise your voice or push your way through a conversation.

I have never been a great communicator.  My go-to style has been...

Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 11

Overcoming Adversity Through Communication with Cory Clement

What’s up Guys!  I am stoked to welcome our very first guest on the Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast.  This freaking awesome dude has been put through the ringer using drugs and alcohol to mask a life of pain and inner turmoil.  It wasn’t until he began to discover his worth, become vulnerable, and open himself to honest ...

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Season 1 Episode 10

Black Sheep of the World, UNITE!

Growing up did you ever feel like you just didn’t belong?  Maybe you take a look at your family and ask yourself, “How in the Hell did I get Here?”  Did you often find yourself alone?  You, my friend, may have been the black sheep of the family.  You thought differently, you acted differently, you were just different.  

Now, in adulthood, you...

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Season 1 Episode 9

Rock Your Routine

Ever feel like you’re just drifting through life?  One day just bleeds into the next without any direction.  Yeah, been there man.  I had goals and everything, but it just didn’t seem like I was making any progress.  It wasn’t until I took a look at my daily routine that I realized what I was doing on a daily basis was completely incongruent with what I want...

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Season 1 Episode 8

Lottery Dreams Made Real

Champagne Dreams and Caviar Wishes!  Ok Guys, who among us hasn’t dreamed of winning the lottery?  You get that ticket in the firm grip of your clenched fist and once you get back into the car your mind starts wondering, thinking of all of the things that you’re going to do when you hit the jackpot.  Here’s what I hope will be a bit of a fun episode a...

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Season 1 Episode 7

Living by the Wrong Metrics

It’s no secret that men are set to a different standard.  We are inundated with the message that we have to be the best.  If we truly want to be considered a man, we have to be the fastest, the strongest, the richest.  We have to keep pushing no matter what.  We are constantly in competition not only with every other man on the planet, but with our...

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Season 1 Episode 6

Budgets Don't Work, Screw Them!

What’s up Guys!  For several years, I worked as a financial planner helping people pay down their debt, save for retirement and reach their financial goals and it all started with creating a budget.  I even went to school and got my Master’s Degree in Finance to better understand money.  Again, budgets played a key role.  Most of the financ...

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Season 1 Episode 5

Guys Don't Care What They Look Like?

Hey Guys!  I wanted to talk about an issue that generally doesn’t come up in conversation and yet affects 43% of men.  Negative Body Image, also known as Body Dysphoria and to a greater degree Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).  

Traditionally, body image is thought to be a woman’s issue.  There are countless studies, clinics and treatmen...

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Season 1 Episode 4

Embrace the Suck.

What’s up Gents!  Welcome to a New Year and a brand new episode of the Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast.

So, it’s a New Year and you’re ready to create a New You, right?  Just one problem… your life is a complete dumpster fire and you have no way of understanding how in the hell you are going to get out of this pit of shit.  Hard truth, my brother, the prob...

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Season 1 Episode 3

Nice Guy, No More.

What’s up Gents and Welcome to the 3rd episode of the Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast.  

I’m Joshua, the host of the podcast and a recovering nice guy.  At 42 years old, I finally realized that playing the nice guy role wasn’t just creating aggravation and frustration in basically every aspect of my life but it was a borderline sickness that had to be dea...

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Season 1 Episode 2

Ultimately Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution

It’s almost New Year’s Eve and you know what that means… those damn New Year’s Resolutions that ultimately seem to fail, but 2024 doesn’t have to be like any other year.  This can be the year where you FINALLY take control and create the momentum you need to achieve that resolution.

And I dare you to make a drinking game out of it...