One on One with Mista Yu

What happens when nine men from diverse backgrounds – coaches, veterans, authors, and ministers – gather to discuss their deepest struggles with connection? The result is a soulful, candid conversation that cuts through the noise of traditional masculinity.

"The Challenge of Connection" delves into why modern men struggle to form authentic bonds in a world demanding constant strength and performance. 
The rou...

A brilliant mathematician's journey from atheism to faith might seem unlikely, but Douglas L.'s story reveals how science itself led him to believe in God. As he puts it: "The truth will set you free."

Douglas grew up as a self-described nerd who loved mathematics for its reliability—"You add two plus two, you always get four. You can count on two plus two. You can't count on people sometimes....

Greg Stephens shares his journey from being a Southern Baptist minister's kid to becoming a communication consultant and executive coach specializing in restoring what seem like impossible relationships.

• Growing up with an extremely strict father who told him to leave home at 17 years old
• Transitioning from a 13-year pharmaceutical career to becoming an executive coach in 1999
• Struggling with communicati...

Have you ever wondered if podcast hosts actually read your messages? In this special Fan Mail episode, we prove that not only do we read them—we celebrate them!

This episode is all about giving back to our incredible community of listeners. I explain how you can be featured on future Fan Mail episodes by simply texting 904-867-4466 with your name and city. These messages aren't just acknowledgments—they're the sp...

We're approaching our monumental 500th episode milestone and want to celebrate our listeners who've been with us through the evolution from 14 weekly shows to our current focused format.

• Audio-only version of the Inspiration Station available on all listening platforms
• Our 500th episode celebration is coming soon with opportunities for listener participation
• Started with 14 weekly shows in 2020 and ...

Something powerful happens when men drop their guards and speak honestly about their experiences. Since launching our Men's Roundtable series, messages have poured in from fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers describing profound shifts in their marriages, self-perception, and personal growth. One listener shared how our conversations changed what he sees when looking in the mirror—a testament to the transformative power of gi...

Renee Jones shares her journey from a 10-year-old dieter to a health counselor who helps others break free from emotional eating. Her powerful mantra "Face your stuff, don't stuff your face" encapsulates her philosophy that sustainable weight loss comes from addressing underlying emotional issues rather than just controlling what we eat.

• Renee's 40-year diet yo-yo began at age 10 when her mother put h...

Mista Yu introduces a special fan mail episode where he connects with viewers and listeners through their direct messages. The fan mail feature allows listeners to text him personally, receive shoutouts on future episodes, and contribute to the growth of the podcast.

• Text link available in every episode's show notes
• MIsta Yu personally answers texts in upcoming fan mail episodes
• Listener feedback helps s...

The Men's Roundtable Series premieres with a candid discussion about why men often avoid discipline despite knowing its importance to achieving their goals and building meaningful legacies.

• Eight men from diverse backgrounds introduce themselves and their personal journeys
• Discipline is recognized as multifaceted and requires consistent progress rather than perfection
• Many men experience "seasonal d...

This episode confronts the crisis of authentic manhood and offers three transformative questions every man needs to answer for breakthrough in his life.

• Men are often misunderstood and struggle with isolation, connection, and emotional communication
• John Eldridge's book "Wild at Heart" provides crucial insights into what men are truly searching for
• The three toughest questions men need to answe...

Carl Richards, CEO of Podcast Solutions, shares the transformative power of podcasting for business owners and content creators looking to expand their influence and connect with audiences.

• From stuttering child to broadcast professional spanning 25 years in radio
• Canada's diverse culture and landscapes across its provinces
• Podcasting as modern-day radio with greater flexibility and reach
• Virtual s...

Matt Morizio, former Kansas City Royal catcher/pitcher and founder of Reconstructing Wealth, shares his journey from professional baseball player to financial entrepreneur and father of seven. His story reveals powerful lessons about identity, mental performance, and finding purpose beyond your career.

• Chased professional baseball dream for nearly 20 years before transitioning to "real life"
• Faced homeles...

What happens when your perfectly planned Christian life falls apart? Cathy  knows the terrain of disappointment, having navigated divorce, health challenges, and shattered expectations despite "doing everything right." Yet rather than abandoning faith, she discovered something richer: an authentic relationship with a God who reveals Himself in every season, especially the difficult ones.

Growing up as the oldest ...

Have you ever achieved success but secretly felt like you don't deserve it? That nagging voice suggesting you're not quite good enough despite evidence to the contrary? You're far from alone.

Dr. Tara Halliday, expert imposter syndrome coach and bestselling author, reveals that an astonishing 70% of high achievers experience imposter syndrome. This isn't just affecting newcomers – it impacts professiona...

What happens when a two-time millionaire leaves Wall Street behind to revolutionize tech support? Andrew Bolton takes us on a candid journey through financial highs and lows, revealing how his mother now manages his company's finances after learning that "fast money goes fast." This raw conversation offers a refreshing perspective on success, failure, and finding purpose beyond wealth.

Bolton's creation...

Never stop seeking your purpose - that's the most critical lesson about purpose. The most distressed and distraught people are those who have stopped looking, settling into careers or talents while something dies inside them.

• The richest place in the world is the graveyard, filled with unwritten books and unrealized ideas
• Finding purpose requires ongoing self-reflection and evaluation
• Most men struggle w...

What happens when generations of men are taught to suppress their emotions? Aaron Gambel knows firsthand. After a childhood marked by trauma and neglect, he built a successful 15-year career in Hollywood—using the high-stress environment to stay in "survival mode" rather than confronting deeper issues. Until it all came crashing down.

Five days before his 43rd birthday, Aaron found himself holding a bottle of pil...

The real problem in troubled relationships isn't poor communication – it's what couples are actually communicating to each other. Dr. Bruce Chalmer upends conventional wisdom about couples therapy in this eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about relationship struggles.

Drawing from over 30 years as a psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Chalmer explains why the traditional...

We conclude our "Seed to Significance: Building Big with Little" series by exploring how to stay committed through quiet seasons of growth while focusing on the legacy we're quietly planting today.

• Overcoming the fear of starting small requires understanding that everything significant starts with a seed
• Learning to endure the "darkness" of growth seasons when progress feels invisible
•...