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Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys
Welcome to the podcast for Let's Get Real. This is a show to help guys get unstuck and figure their sh*t out. Hosted by Michael Sharkey (aka Shark) and Anthony Polichemi (aka Spanish), we tackle everything from hard conversations to struggles with dependency. With over 7000 hours of coaching experience and personal struggles, Michael and Anthony share wisdom and guidance to give men a space to process and get a little bit better every day.
Let's Get Real is a weekly, live and interactive talk show on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. Airing at 12N ET on Saturdays, the show can be streamed live on www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming app, like iHeartRadio.
Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys
The Voice In Your Head Is Lying To You
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Most men walk around believing a version of themselves that isn’t even real—and it’s usually way more negative than the truth. In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish react to a powerful call from a listener and unpack what it feels like to be seen differently by others after doing real inner work. They talk about identity shifts, learning to accept positive feedback, and why the voice in your head isn’t always telling you the truth. From recording affirmations from others to reframing negative thoughts, this conversation is about recognizing your growth, letting go of old patterns, and finally seeing yourself the way others already do.
🎯 Key Takeaways
- The way you see yourself is often distorted by old beliefs
- Growth can be hard to recognize from the inside
- Positive feedback from others can reveal your real progress
- That negative inner voice isn’t truth—it’s conditioning
- You can learn to observe your thoughts instead of believing them
- Identity shifts happen slowly, then all at once
- Reminding yourself of who you are (through others) is powerful
⏱️ Timestamps (auto-generated)
00:00 – Talking about feelings on the radio (and why it matters)
01:00 – Caller gives unexpected, powerful feedback
02:00 – What it takes to become “grounded”
03:00 – The compliment that hits differently
04:00 – Seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes
05:00 – Group exercise: hearing how others see you
06:30 – Why it’s hard to receive positive feedback
08:00 – Using recorded affirmations to reset your mindset
09:00 – The gap between who you are vs. who you think you are
10:00 – The voice in your head isn’t truth
11:00 – Letting go of negative thoughts
12:00 – Reframing your inner dialogue
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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ET
If you'd like to listen to the show live, stream at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming radio app, like iHeartRadio or Audacy.
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