The Work
Helping men grow by doing the work that matters.
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189 episodes
5 things that will fuck up your mental wellbeing
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, ...
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The Real Answers Every Man Needs
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, ...
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The Middle Ground Most Men Never Find
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 relation...
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How Can Mental Fitness Change Your Life
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...
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8 Of The Biggest Mistakes A Man Can Make (part 2)
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:<...
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8 Of The Biggest Mistakes A Man Can Make (part 1)
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:<...
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How to manage your mindset when things don't go to plan
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 disappointmentWhy mental flexibility is so important What to do after the event&...
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How To Heal From a Relationship Breakdown
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 emotionsImportance of having good friendsU...
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How Men Can Lighten the Load
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 releas...
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How Men Can Build Better Connection
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 abou...
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How to Build Your Mental Fitness - Part 1
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 th...
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How Men Can Bounce Back from Adversity
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 resi...
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How to Build Awareness of Your Values, Emotions and Purpose
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 lo...
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How to Really Build Confidence - Without Perfection or Pretending
Most men think confidence means never failing. Or never doubting yourself.That’s wrong.Real confidence is built in the messy, uncomfortable moments — when you fail, doubt yourself, and still keep moving forward.<...
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How to Really Change Your Behaviour (Part 2)
Most people think behaviour change is about willpower — it’s not.It’s about setting up your environment, regulating your emotions, and building systems that make it easier to follow through, even on the hard days.
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How to Really Change Your Behaviour (part 1)
Why does change feel so hard — even when you want it?It’s not because you’re lazy.It’s not a willpower issue.And it’s not about needing more motivation.Real behaviour change starts beneath the surface — wi...
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The 3 Pillars of Great Health and Wellbeing
Your health is the foundation for everything you do in life — your energy, your mood, your focus, and your relationships. But with so much conflicting advice out there, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start.In this e...
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The Path to Purpose - Why So Many Men Feel Lost
Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions?You’re not alone.I speak with men who are feeling a little flat and lost and not sure why. They’ve achieved the things that they thought would make them h...
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How to Manage Your Emotions - Without Letting Them Control You
Ever feel like your emotions get the better of you?One minute you’re calm — the next, you’re snapping, shutting down, or stuck in shame.You’re not broken. You just haven’t been taught the tools.In this episode of...
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The Truth About Building a Healthy Relationship and How To Do It
Your relationships are more powerful than you think.They shape how you think, feel, and behave — often without you realising it.In this episode, I explore how relationships impact men’s mental health and wellbeing. We’l...
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How to Know If You're in a Good Place Mentally
How do you actually know if you’re in a good place mentally?Not by ticking boxes.Not by pretending everything’s fine.But by how you respond when things aren’t.By how honest you are with yourself.By ...
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When Life Gets Hard - How to Cope and Keep Moving Forward
Life is hard sometimes.Struggle is part of the process — not a sign you’re failing.In this episode, I share simple but powerful strategies to help you stay grounded when life feels overwhelming.We talk...
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How To Challenge the Thoughts That Keep You Stuck
This week we’re talking about beliefs.The stories you tell yourself shape how you feel, how you act, and what you think is possible.Some beliefs move you forward. Others keep you stuck.In th...
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What is The Work: And How Can It Help You
Welcome to my new podcast. The Work. A podcast that helps men grow and develop by doing the work that matters.In this short podcast I share with you what The Work is and how it can help you. My focus is to help you live a ful...
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