On the final episode of MenLightened (for now) Chris shares his process on deciding to pause the podcast, and shares some words for the road.

It's been a good ride. Thanks for sharing it! Though as Chris says today, it's time to double down and "put [his] mind and money where [his] heart is."

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Why does it feel like something's missing from life sometimes, when, on paper, we should be happy? How can you start being more confident and lively in social situations, instead of clamming up and suddenly having nothing to say? And why does that happen?

This week, Chris hosts the 2nd instalment of the Male Bag--the ongoing series where he answers listener questions. He addresses one listener who thinks he has it all, yet feels unsatisfied and can't put his finger on why.  Then moves to a second who wants to stop shutting down in social settings and start opening up, to feel more confident and free.

Want to get a question on the show? Or just connect privately? Get in touch at the email below.

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Did a "former" Neo-nazi satanist have some good ideas about masculinity? Chris thinks the answer is Yes...

This week he unpacks Jack Donovan's "Four Tactical Virtues of Masculinity" from his book The Way of Men, sharing how they can be a useful way of understanding why we respect certain leaders, as well as pinpointing ways we can become better, more well-rounded men.

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What would you tell your younger self? What pieces of wisdom or advice do you wish you'd heard years ago, that might have helped you steer clear of drama or troubles, and pointed you in the right direction?

This week, Chris shares 10 big pointers he'd share with his 20-year-old self, if he could step into a time machine for a one-on-one. The discussion covers a wide range of ideas, including:

- Nobody knows what they're doing
- The messy underbelly of celebrities
- Why the urge to fit in is a waste of time
- The folly of YOLO
- When doubting yourself is a good thing
- Embracing the suck, and
- Giving yourself permission.

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Do you obsess over your performance and how people see you? Do you beat yourself up when making mistakes? Is there a voice in your head that constantly picks apart your work, your words, and your choices? If so, you're in good company...

Inspired by recent encounters with the perfectionist gremlins in his own head, this week Chris talks about the delusion of perfectionism and the resulting "inner critic"--what it is, where it comes from, what it costs us, and useful ways he's learned to manage it over the years.

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Michael Muscari is a Certified High Flow Coach, tenured entrepreneur, NLP practitioner and mastermind leader. Michael helps entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their full potential and accomplish their most meaningful goals.
 
 He’s trained with the best in the world in the field of Flow Science—including Steven Kotler’s Flow Research Collective. He’s passionate about living out his deepest values, conducting himself purposefully, and assisting others to do the same.
 
 Links to Connect More with Michael

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmuscari/

Website: https://www.flowboss.co

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Leo Cheung is a Breakup Recovery Coach who supports people in the healing of their breakup and becoming secure in their relationships. 

His work is inspired by his own profound journey of heartbreak, and bridging the intersections of attachment theory, nervous system regulation, the spiritual nature of grief, self-compassion and the impacts of breakups and relationships on our physical and emotional body.

Links to Connect More with Leo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakuprecoveryleo/

Website: https://www.liinks.co/breakuprecoveryleo

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Devon O’Brien Ash is the founder of Social Fluency—a training system that has transformed the lives of thousands of men and women to become more confident and outgoing, so they can build the professional, social, and romantic lives we all dream of.

The training was developed 12 years ago, after a series of unfortunate events that Devon turned into a life-changing curriculum, including his experience of overcoming skin cancer and the resulting scar that covers a large portion of his face. After proving his approach could change his own life, he started to share it with others.

Devon has since traveled the world teaching this methodology so that we can create a more interconnected world with open communication. Devon’s teachings have been shared on stages around the world and taught at companies like Google, Apple, YouTube, Deloitte and Jive software, just to name a few.

Links to Connect More with Devon

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@socialfluency

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/social_fluency/

Website: www.socialfluency.com/smalltalk-exclusive 

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