Show Notes
Big claim: one of my favourite episodes of the year. Michael Smoak (@higherupwellness) returns to the show.
If you liked the first time Mike came on, you wont be disappointed with this one. Completely different conversation, yet an absolute banger.
Something about the synergy we have together is one I’m beyond blessed about.
This episode was all about relationships, love, overcoming hardship, the battles that a man has and so much more.
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Chapters:
00:00 A man’s biggest challenge
11:00 An explanation of a mans biology
16:00 Defining lust
20:00 What a man and women need to be intimate
29:00 Difference between confidence and ego
35:00 The difficulty of submission when you’re winning
39:00 Inaction is selfish
44:00 The new drug
53:00 Why your body is screaming at you
59:30 Impacts of suppressed emotions
1:06:00 The key to deep connection
1:14:00 Zooming out the time horizon
1:30:00 The gap between you and happiness
1:35:00 Why do we keep suffering on purpose?
1:38:20 Imposter syndrome
1:45:00 Losing someone you gave your all to… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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