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Mind Over Masculinity

Avik Chakraborty

Let’s stop asking men to ”man up” and start asking how we can lift them up. After all, mental health is not just a women’s issue or a men’s issue—it’s a human issue.Take the first step today. Talk, listen, and advocate. Together, we can make a difference.

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30:01

Is Leadership Really a Mindset—and Not a Mask? | Dr....

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2025/11/16

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Yusuf and Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville cut through the noise on men’s mental health and leadership. We get tactical about the difference between hypervigilance vs. mindfulness, why emotional intelligence beats pure strategy when life hits, and how to run hard conversations without posturing. Expect practical frameworks on self-trust, nervous-system regulation, vision sharing, team alignment, and ditching the myth that a leader must have all the answers. This episode is a

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29:12

Is “Leadership From Within” the Antidote to Burnout...

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2025/11/14

On Mind Over Masculinity, Avik drills into a no-nonsense framework with Dr. Greg Woodard—Navy veteran, chaplain, leadership coach, and author of Leadership From Within: Navigating the Path Toward Soul-Driven Success. Greg unpacks four sustaining rhythms—spiritual, emotional, relational, physical—that keep leaders effective without imploding behind closed doors. We get into early burnout signals (fatigue, medicating stress, dramatizing minor issues), why authenticity beats performance, and how

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37:56

Courage, Control, and Psychological Safety on...

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2025/11/12

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik speaks with Commander William C. Spears—submarine warfare officer, former Executive Officer of a ballistic-missile submarine, and Pentagon leader—about Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. We unpack courage versus surrender, how to stay steady under stress, building psychological safety in high-performance teams, and why journaling clarifies thinking. Spears explains Epictetus’ role ethics, coherence between our roles (parent, professional, citizen), and the

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26:26

Men’s Mental Health at Work & in Education: Purpose,...

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2025/11/10

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Michael Black—Founder & CEO of Success Tutoring and author of Millionaire Tutor—about men’s mental health under corporate and education pressure. We dig into burnout vs. alignment, stress from inaction, building purpose-driven careers, and how franchise models can de-risk a transition out of a draining 9-to-5. Clear, practical strategies. No fluff.About the guest Michael Black is the founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, one of

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24:20

Father-First Leadership, Emotional Intelligence &...

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2025/11/09

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Joshua Delp—faith-driven leader, pastor, and leadership strategist—about how men can build real resilience, practice appropriate vulnerability, and lead with emotional intelligence without losing their edge. Joshua breaks down EI as the language of leadership, shares how he moved from early-life trauma to purpose-led action, and explains why self-awareness, self-management, and honest acknowledgment are non-negotiable for modern male

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22:25

Yoga for Men’s Mental Health, Nervous System Reset,...

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2025/11/07

On this Mind Over Masculinity episode, host Yusuf sits down with Rachel Lundberg—former classical ballet dancer, chronic-illness survivor, and founder of YogaOAK University—to reframe yoga for men. We dig into alignment-based, InBodyWise practices that connect brain, body, and heart; a simple ABC method to move from reactivity to choice; and how community, vulnerability, and micro-transitions build long-term resilience. If you’ve written yoga off as “just stretching,” this direct conversation shows

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25:14

Mind Over Masculinity: Building Mental Resilience &...

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2025/11/05

In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Vivek Iranki, CEO of Cosmetique, Australia’s first accredited cosmetic clinic network. They explore the unique pressures of the cosmetic and aesthetic industry, where perfection, social media, and emotional storytelling collide. Dr. Vivek shares his insights on mental health management for business owners, emotional resilience for teams, and how prioritizing mental well-being drives both patient care and business

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26:50

How Fathers Can Build Confident Writing Skills in...

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2025/11/03

On this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with dyslexia mentor Russell Van Brocklen about a practical, research-aligned way fathers can raise their child’s reading and writing levels at home—without tutors or pricey programs. Russell breaks down his Sentence Builder Approach (word analysis → articulation) that leverages how the dyslexic brain works, shows dads how to coach in 10 focused minutes at the kitchen table, and explains why narrowing to a child’s speciality area

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21:03

Leadership Burnout, Mindset & the Practice of Pause —...

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2025/11/02

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty and entrepreneur Vince Perri (Commercial Claims Advocate; Elite Resolutions) get blunt about the hidden cost of achievement—anxiety, depression, fear, and constant pressure to be “the rock.” Vince shares the breaking point that pushed him to therapy, the mindset-first playbook he adopted (meditation, manifestation, and coaching), and the simple operator rule that prevents relapse: practice the pause. If you’re scaling a company while quietly burning

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36:03

Tiny Neck Adjustments, Big Wins for Sleep, Headaches...

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2025/10/31

Upper cervical care sounds small, but its impact on your nervous system can be big. In this straight-talk episode of Mind Over Masculinity, Avik digs into how precise alignment at the top of the spine may influence headaches, sleep quality, stress response, and mental clarity. Dr. Ray Drury explains a simple mirror self-check for postural asymmetry, why brainstem signaling matters, and how to coordinate structural care alongside therapy, breathwork, and training. If you’re a founder, leader, or dad

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25:53

Reversing Ageing Naturally for Men: Regenerative...

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2025/10/29

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Dr. Walter Bennett about what “anti-ageing” really means beyond creams and hype—covering cellular inflammation, telomere shortening, testosterone decline, and practical regenerative tools like PRP and stem cells. We get a direct look at how diet, environmental stressors, movement, and mindset combine to slow biological wear, restore function, and protect independence as we age. You’ll hear clear first steps—intermittent fasting,

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29:51

True Strength Is Forged In Surrender — Addiction,...

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2025/10/27

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik sits down with Kenny Stoddart—former cybersecurity executive, Ironman triathlete, and founder of Iron Mind Advisors—to unpack why real resilience often starts with surrender, humility, and asking for help. From a cancer diagnosis to alcohol recovery to returning to school for a master’s in mental health counseling, Kenny lays out his IRON framework (Identify, Recommit, Own, Never look back) and makes a clear case for men’s health grounded in early checkups, inner

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27:09

Emotional Intelligence Is a Business Strategy:...

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2025/10/26

On this Mind Over Masculinity episode, host Avik Chakraborty and guest Bradley Taylor (founder of The Donut Trap and community-driven business coach) break down what most founders miss: your company can only grow to the level of your emotional maturity. We cover ego death, self-audits, boundary-setting, hiring and firing with respect, and why therapy is a practical leadership tool. If you’re scaling, leading teams, or rebuilding after setbacks, this direct, no-fluff conversation shows how emotional

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19:44

Cracking the Code on Neuropathy: Non-Invasive Relief...

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2025/10/24

In this Mind Over Masculinity episode, host Avik cuts through the noise on neuropathy—tingling, burning, numbness that robs mobility and confidence—and gets direct with Dr. Kurt Simons, a chiropractor and founder of Brookfield Disc Center (Wisconsin). They unpack why many men ignore nerve pain, why masking symptoms with medication isn’t a fix, and what a targeted, non-surgical plan can look like. You’ll hear how proper diagnosis, disciplined home protocols, and evidence-informed lifestyle shifts

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24:09

The Hidden Cost of “Man Up”: Vulnerability, Burnout,...

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2025/10/22

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Albert Charles Bramante—talent agent–turned–psychology PhD, certified hypnotist, and NLP practitioner—to unpack the cultural script that tells men to “man up.” We examine how suppression shows up as isolation, substance misuse, aggression, and burnout—and why vulnerability is a performance advantage in leadership, relationships, and creative work. We also reframe legacy: not a trophy at the end of life, but a daily practice of

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23:15

Overcoming Financial Collapse, Rebuilding Identity,...

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2025/10/20

On Mind Over Masculinity, Avik digs into the hard edges of losing it all—and rebuilding anyway. Entrepreneur and business podcast coach Roy Coughlan breaks down what it was like to go from managing developments and properties across countries to facing multi-million-dollar liabilities, court actions, and starting from zero. We focus on the mental game: dealing with shame, handling debt collectors, protecting your energy, practicing forgiveness, and staying present with family while rebuilding. If

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31:06

Turning Complaints Into Requests: Accountability,...

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2025/10/19

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Traci Austin, Founder & Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, to unpack a practical shift for stressed leaders—turn complaints into clear requests. We tackle why avoidance masquerades as strength, how accountability reduces stress, and a simple blueprint for reframing “My boss never supports me” into outcomes. If you lead in the trades—or any high-pressure workplace—this episode offers straight-talk tools to set

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30:21

Mind Over Masculinity: Results, Ego, and the Shift...

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2025/10/17

In this Mind Over Masculinity conversation, executive coach Maren Perry (Founder & CEO, Arden Coaching) breaks down why “brilliance isn’t the same as effectiveness.” We unpack the traps many men in leadership fall into—over-indexing on structure, shielding with results, and avoiding vulnerability—and how to shift toward people-centered performance without losing accountability. We get practical on emotional intelligence, the urgent vs. important grid, 360 feedback, building followership, and

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34:56

Breaking Free from the Trap of Self-Improvement with...

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2025/10/15

Why do so many men who “do everything right” in personal development—reading books, mastering hacks, hitting big goals—still feel restless, lonely, and purposeless? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Mario Lanzarotti, founder of Aligned Founders and global men’s coach, about the hidden trap of endless self-improvement. Together, they uncover why achievement without alignment leads to burnout, the role of brotherhood in healing, and how faith and trust can

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24:16

Human Design for Men’s Leadership & Mental Health...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Stefanie Carlstedt, a Human Design strategist and certified high-performance coach, to explore how men can move from hustle-driven burnout into aligned, sustainable leadership.Too often, men are conditioned to chase success using someone else’s playbook—grind harder, push more, ignore their inner signals. Stefanie challenges this mindset and shares how Human Design helps men lead from alignment instead of control,

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