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April 18, 2025 59 mins

Unlocking Success: The Brain's Role in Thriving

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant is joined by speaker, teacher, writer, and researcher Liam Naden. Liam shares his riveting journey from being a millionaire to losing everything, only to discover a revolutionary understanding of how the brain impacts our successes and failures. Liam discusses the concept of thriving versus survival and the myths surrounding goal setting and introduces the four-part brain model and brain rebalancing.

Andy and Liam delve into the biological laws of thriving, the true purpose of life, and the triggers that activate our survival brain, ultimately revealing how to unlock our full potential by living in alignment with our biological design.

00:00 Introduction to True Masculinity and Strength

00:14 Welcome to Real Men Feel

00:33 Introducing Liam Naden

01:24 The Biological Purpose of Thriving

02:41 The Misconception of Struggle

08:17 Liam's Journey from Success to Homelessness

16:53 The Turning Point and New Opportunities

21:50 The Law of Thriving

28:54 Understanding the Brain's Role in Thriving

30:10 The Inner Voice and Problem Solving

30:37 Understanding the Thriving Brain

31:51 Activating the Thriving State

33:04 Identifying and Eliminating Triggers

35:13 The Power of the Brain

37:46 Fear and the Survival Brain

48:31 Spirituality and the Thriving Brain

53:22 Liam's Podcast and Final Thoughts

Connect with Liam

Liam Naden -- https://liamnaden.com/

YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/c/LiamNaden

Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/liamnaden/

Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/liamnadenfan

LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamnaden/

Resources

Liam's Books on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/42MfSwG

Let Yourself Off The Hook Podcast -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-yourself-off-the-hook/id1700404008

Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:

Book a Clarity Call with Andy and get clear on your goals, what's in your way, and what you can do about it at https://theandygrant.com/talk

Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant

Andy Grant Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!

Real Men Feel Website | http://realmenfeel.org

RMF Facebook Group | http://realmenfeel.org/group

YouTube | https://youtube.com/realme


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