Himprovement

**Recorded on 9/11/2021 I want to warn you all that the format of today’s episode is a little bit outside of the usual box. Most of the time, you guys hear me interviewing other people, but in this interview, the roles are flipped.  After receiving some feedback from a listener, I was forced to reflect. I haven’t been completely candid or forthcoming with you guys about my background and experiences, and that serves as proof that I have not fully healed. And it doesn’t sit right with me to preach about the importance of mental health and healing if I’m avoiding parts of my own development. With the help of Scott Carson, a past guest on the podcast, I decided to address an issue that has been plaguing me for my whole life, and that issue is the shame, embarrassment, and side effects that I’ve experienced from my home life growing up. I’ve hidden this part of myself from others for so long and have never really told the story of my upbringing. After listening to the recording a few times, I wish that I had covered more, but this is at least a start. Our conversation was 100% authentic and off-the-cuff as it was from a weekly call that I do with Scott to catch up and address my personal challenges.  The main thing that I talked about in this interview is the role of my father in my development. He had been involved in a large portion of my life, but as of the time that I’m recording this I will say that it has been about a year and a half to 2 years since I’ve had any sort of a relationship with him. At first it was difficult, but after therapy and multiple months without any real contact, it was something I learned to live with. From the reflection that I had done as well as the feedback that I had gotten from those that support me, it seems as though it was the best outcome for both of us. I don’t bring these things up to shame him, but I do think that painting a picture of my perception of him gives you all major insights into what I am fixing within myself and why the work I do on this platform is so important to me.  This episode will give you guys a better idea of who I am and what shaped me. In future episodes, I plan to touch more on how I believe my experiences with my father affected me psychologically, bring light to the positives that came from our past relationship, and I’ll also make sure to address the role of my mother in my development, good and bad. I know this might be tough to listen to since I’m obviously not the most captivating speaker, especially when I’m discussing uncomfortable topics, but I hope you guys like me enough as a host to listen in full and try to understand who I am. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

Dating can be tough for a lot of guys. When you are not getting the results you want, the frustration and confusion can lead some of us to look for answers in negative places. In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, I spoke with David Chambers, who is a dating coach and the founder of The Authentic Man, where he helps guys to find the answers to their dating issues while also helping them to become the best men they can be. Listen to learn more. IG:@kamaniar1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/dsapPzEDZZo Find David: @theauthenticman_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

Your environment and habits could be playing a large role in you not getting the results that you want. This is nothing new to anyone that is into personal development. But most of us may not be paying attention to how these factors chemically affect our brain and its functions.  Meet Toby Pasman, neurophysiology researcher and founder of the applied neuroscience company, Roscoe’s Wetsuit Neuro.  In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, we dive into the different variables that affect our mental performance and actions that can be taken to get the most out of your brain.    IG: @kamaniar1   Watch: https://youtu.be/bXesDn4j62s Find Toby:  https://roscoeswetsuitneuro.com/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roscoes-wetsuit-neuro-podcast/id1478352736  @toby.pasman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

When you were in high school or college, an older person might have said to you, "these are going to be the best years of your life." Have you ever wondered why that is the case for the majority of people? The best times of their lives were when they had the least amounts of knowledge, money, and control over their lives. If you look at the most successful people you know, plenty would probably say the opposite. Life became better when they gained full control over their lives and began working to be the best version of themselves. Here where the disconnect is; So many of us pursue short-term pleasure instead of fulfilment. As you get older, it's harder to pursue pleasure as you gain more responsibility and your looks and health decline. However, chasing fulfillment works in the opposite way.   In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, I spoke with Alan Lazaros, co-host of Next Level University, business coach, and a consultant. He gave some insights on what life is like when you make the switch to chasing fulfillment along with some tips for how someone who is struggling to find motivation can find their catalyst for change. Listen to learn more.   https://youtu.be/FF1aB70y1Qo IG: @kamaniar1   Find Alan: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/  @alazaros88 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

Plenty of people think that their happiness and fulfillment will come from things like making more money, buying nice cars, and traveling. What most don't realize is that while these things do make life more interesting, they usually don't have nearly as much of an effect on our happiness and fulfillment as personal development. A lot of times, the external markers of success that people are looking for end up being side effects of them working to be the best version of themselves and living an authentic, productive life.    Purdeep Sangha, the author of The Complete Man and the guest on this week's episode of the Himprovement Podcast, helps men to become "complete men" and create the change they are looking for in all aspects of their life. Listen to learn more. IG: @kamaniar1   Find Purdeep:  @purdeepsangha  purdeepsangha.com  https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Man-Ultimate-Performance-Fulfillment/dp/1735373826 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

Imagine what the world would be like if more people made it part of their mission to offer value to others by leaving a legacy. If you're wondering why your legacy is important, Terry Tucker, the author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life and the guest on today's episode of the Himprovement Podcast, made some great points about the topic from the unique perspective of someone who went from playing against Michael Jordan and Isaiah Thomas to fighting for his life against a rare form of cancer. Along with building a legacy, we also touched on topics like finding your life purpose, turning adversity into positivity, and what Terry calls his 4 Truths. This is by far one of the most inspiring interviews I've done so far, and I'm sure you all will gain plenty of value from this discussion.    YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y0xcYCFYHqg IG: kamaniar1   Find Terry:  motivationalcheck.com  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

What do you say to someone that's grieving? How do you handle your own grief? If you've ever had to work through a rough patch in life or know someone who has, the chances are high that you are familiar with some of the topics of today's discussion. In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, I invited grief recovery specialist, Lesleigh Tolin, back to the show to discuss the 6 common myths about grief. they range from what people think should be said to grieving people to how men should handle their own grief. The points that she makes in our conversation are relatable for most men, and having these sorts of conversations can make a large difference in the lives of those who take head and apply the advice. Watch to learn more.   IG: @kamaniar1   YouTube:https://youtu.be/E3XP-rLA8Xo Find Lesleigh:  lesleighjtolin.com  [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

When you put yourself in a challenging leadership position, it is likely that the areas where you personally struggle will be exposed. The benefit of this is that it gives you the awareness that is needed to make change. From there, it is up to you to decide if you will take steps to change for the better. In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, I spoke with Jevon Wooden, an author, speaker, and mindset coach who founded Live Not Loathe. We discussed the challenges that he faced as a leader during his time in the military along with the lessons he learned from the flaws of the leaders around him. Later in the interview, we also touch on the emotional and environmental issues that affect people in poverty and how to overcome them.  IG: @himprovementpod YouTube: https://youtu.be/wpqgBHpiNWM Find Jevon: https://linktr.ee/livenotloathe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

If you are a guy who is new to personal development or you are not getting the results you want, this is the episode for you. In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, I spoke with Jordan Green, a popular Youtuber in the young men's personal development space. We touched on a variety of topics that young men can relate to ranging from women to personal success. He gave a lot of advice on how to approach different challenges with a healthy mindset while bringing attention to the negative trends within the men's personal development community that are becoming more common. If you ever had a past relationship that left a bad taste in your mouth or you are trying to figure out your path in life, listen to this episode. YouTube: https://youtu.be/JOKnIjfWoOU Find Jordan: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanGreenYT   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message

What's the first step to making the change that you want to see in your life? Take accountability for your results. We may not be able to control all of the aspects that have led to our current situation, but we can definitely decide what we plan to do with the hand we were dealt. No one that I've had on the show so far is a better example of how powerful it is to take accountability than this week's guest on the Himprovement Podcast. Michael Unbroken, a life coach, mentor, and expert at helping adult victims of childhood trauma. had an upbringing that was as tough as it can get in America. Abusive drug-addict family members, instability, and a lot of other challenges would have all been great excuses for him to never amount to anything in life. He almost fulfilled that expectation, too. However, when he chose to take accountability for his future, he was able to reinvent himself and turn things around along with finding ways to use his trauma to help others. Listen to the episode to learn more. YouTube: https://youtu.be/pnkXA1k9jBA Find Michael: thinkunbroken.com  @michaelunbroken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/himprovement/message