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The Work

James Shireby

Helping men grow by doing the work that matters.

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49:25

How Can Men Build Their Resilience

The Work ·

2026/01/30

Send us a text Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAI...

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24:21

Why Your Ego Isn't The Enemy

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2026/01/23

Send us a text When most men think about ego, they think arrogance or insecurity. But the real issue isn’t having an ego — it’s having an unhealthy one. In this episode of The Work, I explore how an insecure ego drives stress, defensiveness, and relationship struggles, often without you realising it. We cover what the ego really is, how it forms, why it becomes rigid, and how awareness, mental flexibility, and connection help you build a healthier relationship with yourself. This isn’...

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20:49

5 Signs You're Growing As a Man

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2026/01/16

Send us a text Growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Often, it shows up quietly in how you think, communicate, and take responsibility for your life. In this episode of The Work with James Shireby, James explores five subtle but powerful signs that you’re genuinely growing as a man. We cover: Why learning to ask rather than assume is a sign of maturityHow having difficult conversations builds trust and stronger relationshipsWhat it really means to invest your time and energy into what ...

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43:58

How to Understand Your Values

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2026/01/09

Here’s How to Get Clear on Your Values (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) In a world full of noise, pressure, and endless choice, many men feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected — even when life looks good on the outside. In this episode of The Work, James explores one of the most important questions a man can ask: What’s worth caring about? You’ll learn why a lack of values clarity often sits beneath stress, dissatisfaction, and burnout — and how values act as an inner compass, ...

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20:32

How To Find and Build Your Purpose

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2026/01/02

Purpose isn’t something you suddenly find. It’s something you build. In this episode of The Work, James explores why so many men feel stuck, restless, or unfulfilled — even when life looks “fine” on the surface. The issue usually isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s a lack of meaning. You’ll learn why waiting for clarity keeps you stuck, how comfort and distraction quietly drain your energy, and why purpose is created through responsibility, values, and aligned action. This episode is for m...

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34:16

The hidden cost of not growing

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2025/12/19

Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-Xrqs...

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38:12

5 things that will fuck up your mental wellbeing

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2025/12/12

In this episode of The Work, James breaks down five things that quietly destroy a man’s mental wellbeing without him even realising it. It’s not always the big life events that pull you off track — it’s the small daily habits, the environments you tolerate, and the pressures you keep carrying. You’ll learn why: • the wrong people drain your energy • negative media overload hijacks your nervous system • poor nutrition affects your mood and clarity • lack of movement weakens your resilien...

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21:53

The Real Answers Every Man Needs

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2025/12/05

In this episode of The Work, James breaks down one of the biggest reasons men stay stuck: trying to fix problems they haven’t taken the time to understand. Most men jump straight into action — solutions, strategies, quick wins — without ever looking beneath the surface. And it’s why the same frustrations, habits, and emotional patterns keep repeating. James explores what’s really going on underneath the struggle: • slipping into blame or a quiet victim mindset • avoiding uncomfortable t...

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24:07

The Middle Ground Most Men Never Find

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2025/11/28

So many men are struggling right now — not because they’re weak, but because they’re stuck in one of two unhelpful camps. Camp 1: Work hard, stay busy, push emotions down, and chase success… while health and relationships quietly fall apart. Camp 2: More open emotionally, but taking no meaningful action. Stuck, overwhelmed, and wanting progress without knowing where to start. In this episode, I break down the third path — Camp 1.5 — the middle ground most men never find. A place where...

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71:47

How Can Mental Fitness Change Your Life

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2025/11/21

This week I sit down and talk with Luke French to talk about all things Mental Health and Mental Fitness. If you would like to reserve your spot on the next Mental Fitness event then sign up here: https://www.thrive-personaltraining.co.uk/mental-fitness-february-2026 Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https:/...

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34:43

8 Of The Biggest Mistakes A Man Can Make (part 2)

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2025/11/14

In this episode, James breaks down eight of the most common mistakes men make — the ones that quietly drain their energy, limit connection, and stop them from living with purpose. You’ll learn how to: Embrace vulnerability instead of carrying everything aloneBuild meaningful connection with yourself and othersStop attaching your worth to achievements and successLet go of perfection and find peace in progressSlow down, pause, and create presenceListen and understand instead of fixingFeel...

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26:46

8 Of The Biggest Mistakes A Man Can Make (part 1)

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2025/11/07

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15:00

How to manage your mindset when things don't go to plan

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2025/10/31

This week James's share the 4 stages to manage your mindset when things don't go to plan. Expect to learn: How to manage disappointment Why mental flexibility is so important What to do after the event Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: http...

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74:09

How To Heal From a Relationship Breakdown

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2025/10/24

This week James sits down to talk with Christian Lawal to talk about how to heal from a relationship ending. They discuss: How to make room for and manage difficult emotions Importance of having good friends Understanding your past and how it influences your present How to reflect and understand the good and negative parts of your previous relationships Fears and insecurities Importance of being alone Healing inside a relationship How to know if you're living in-line with ...

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40:50

How Men Can Lighten the Load

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2025/10/17

In this episode: James explores why so many men feel emotionally heavy — even when life looks “fine” on the surface. He unpacks how stress, emotional suppression, and unspoken tension can build up over time, and shares how to start releasing that weight in practical, healthy ways. You’ll learn: What “emotional load” really means and how it affects your body and mind.Why most men carry it without realising it.How to identify what’s weighing you down.The importance of awareness, acceptance, and...

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51:44

How Men Can Build Better Connection

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2025/10/10

Most men want deeper connection — with their partner, kids, mates… even themselves. But you can’t build quality connection with others if you’re disconnected from yourself. Connection isn’t just about having people around. It’s about presence, honesty, empathy, and shared experience. It’s about slowing down enough to see yourself clearly — and showing up as that version of you with others. Start by: • Taking moments in your day to pause and breathe • Noticing what you feel instead of ...

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25:53

How Men Can Build Mental Strength

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2025/10/03

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46:49

How to Build Your Mental Fitness - Part 1

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2025/09/19

Most men train their bodies. Few train their minds. Mental fitness is about more than “positive thinking.” It’s the strength to face stress without breaking, to manage emotions instead of being controlled by them, and to keep moving forward when life gets heavy. For men, it means: Showing up at work with clarity instead of burnoutBeing present with your family instead of distractedBouncing back from setbacks instead of staying stuckLike physical training, mental fitness takes reps. Awaren...

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39:56

How Men Can Bounce Back from Adversity

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2025/09/12

Life will knock you down. The question is — will you stay down, or will you rise again? Bouncing back from adversity isn’t about pretending you’re fine or forcing yourself to “tough it out.” It’s about building resilience, leaning into connection, and finding the lessons in the struggle. In this episode of The Work, I share practical steps men can take to recover, rebuild, and come back stronger when life hits hard. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Ema...

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60:09

How to Build Awareness of Your Values, Emotions and...

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2025/09/05

Ever found yourself stuck — repeating the same unhelpful behaviours, not sure how to move forward? As men, we’re quick to problem-solve. Quick to judge ourselves. Quick to push harder. But without real understanding, we drift. We lose focus. We lack meaning. This episode of The Work is your chance to pause and step back. To explore your: ✅ Struggles ✅ Strengths ✅ Stories ✅ Values ✅ Emotions ✅ Health & Stress ✅ Purpose & Direction Because when you understand yourself, you stop drifti...

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