The Giant Fundamentals
By Jonathan Gustave
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Episodes: 155
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In The Giant Fundamentals Podcast Jono The Giant and Jerry Vaval bridge the gap between mental health, music, entertainment and men issues. In addition, as mental health professionals and advocates Jono and Jerry give practical advice that men can use in order to deal with the stress and anxiety that comes with being a man in America.
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#150 Who Am I When No One Needs Me?: Exploring Identity Outside Of Being A Provider, Problem-Solver & Protector
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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#149 Why Being A Good Guy Isn't Good Enough
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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#148 The Heavy Weight That Most Men Carry
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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#147 Losing The Marriage, Finding The Man
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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#146 From Trauma To Triumph: The Need For A Strong Purpose In Order to Overcome Anything
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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#145 The Negative Impact Being Passive Aggressive Can Have On Your Relationship
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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#144 3 Subtle Traits Of An Insecure Man & How To Change It
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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#143 5 Dark Secrets People Pleasers Don't Know About Themselves
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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#142 Unmasking the Man Behind the Roles: 3 Ways To Build Yourself Outside of External Validation
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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#141 Why Caring What People Think About You Is Hurting You Way More Than You Realize
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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#140 Knowing Your Core Values Determine Your Success and Here's Why
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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#139 Every Man's Worth Is Based Off This One Fact
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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#138 The Major Impact Divorce Has On Men
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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#137 Trust Your Gut: Tackling Health Challenges With "The Protocol" w/Kennishia Campbell
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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#136 Why Being a Good Guy Leaves You Empty & How To Change That
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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#135 The Journey Of Healing & Forgiveness w/Dr. Michelle Mras
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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#134 3 Signs Of An Emotionally Immature Man & 3 Ways To Reversing It
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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#133 Let The Dark Knight (Night) Rise: 3 Ways Shadow Work Could Enhance Your Quality Of Life
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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#132 3 Things That Every Man Is Addicted To & How Overcome Them
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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#131 Self Paid, Self Made: An American Trauma Response
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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#130 Out With The Old In With The New: Why Questioning Your Beliefs is Vital To Your Happiness
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May 19, 2025 |
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#129 Doulas and Daddys Unite: Why Men Play A Pivotal Role In The Birthing Process
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May 12, 2025 |
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#128 Defense DOES NOT Win Championships: How To Spot Your Defense Mechanisms & Replace Them With Growth Mechanisms
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May 05, 2025 |
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#127 Full Court Suppression: 3 Reasons Men Have Difficulty Opening Up
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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#126 Say no to R&R (Roles/Responsibilities): Why Defining Yourself By What You Do Is Making You Unhappy
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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#125 Spilling The T:" Defining Childhood Trauma; Its Subtle and Giant Impact On Our Everyday Lives
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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#124 You Better Regulate!: Dysregulation & Its Impact On Your Overall Well Being
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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#123 The Most Important Thing Every Man Should Know About Himself
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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#122 Men, Monogamy, Mental Health: The Major Impact Marriage Has On A Man’s Quality Of Life
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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#121 MJ vs LBJ: GIANT Differences Between Traditional and Modern Masculinity
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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#120 3 Signs You Are Controlling, How It’s Impacting Your Relationships & How to Overcome It
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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#119 5 Ways To Know If Resentment Has taken Over Your Life
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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#118 The Pressure Of Performing: The Burden Men Carry To ALWAYS Show Up At Their Best
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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#117 Men Have Feelings Too: Why Men Have A Hard Time Expressing How They Feel
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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#116 The Subtle but Major Difference Between Personality & Identity
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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#115 The Connection Between Upbringing & Financial Success w/ Natalie Bullen
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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#114 What Does Codependency Look Like In A Man: How It’s Sabotaging Your Life, Relationships & How To Be Done With It For Good
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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#113 New Year New Me: Stepping Into 2025 With The Right Frame Of Mind To Accomplish Your Goals
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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#112 Having The Christmas Spirit All Year Round
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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#111 What is Seasonal Depression, The Signs & How To Get Through It
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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#110 How to Break The Toxic Cycle in Your Relationship
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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#109 The Disturbance Of Divorce w/Ms. Tonya Carter
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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#108 The Impact That Friendships Have On Your Mental Health w/Samantha D. Liberal
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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#107 Connecting Mental Health & Relationships: Dating Dynamics w/Ashley Marie
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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#106 How Your Mental Health Impacts Your Relationship
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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#105 The Shocking similarities between Narcissism and People-Pleasing
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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#104 Unresolved Boyhood Trauma PT 4: Anxiety & Anger In Men
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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#103 Unresolved Boyhood Trauma PT 3: The Purpose Of Addiction
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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#102 Unresolved Boyhood Trauma PT 2: The Inner Child vs The Inner Adult
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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#101 Unresolved Boyhood Trauma PT 1: Validated By The Bag
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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#100 Fathers, Their Feelings & The Disconnect
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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#99 Are Men More Emotional Than Women?
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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#98 Self Acceptance > Success
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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#97 Beyond The Mask Of Men: Their Emotional Struggles & Being Misunderstood With Tonya Carter
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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#96 Father's Day Feels
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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#95 The Matrix Of Resentment
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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#94 Why Do We Let Money Define Our Masculinity?
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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#93 What Does Mid-Life Crisis Look Like?
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May 20, 2024 |
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#92 Fast & Pray For What?
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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#91 A Woman's Understanding BUT A Man's Perspective
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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#90 Emotional Safety Is Security
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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#89 Why Men Need To Be Heard On All Ears Podcast
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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#88 Father's Have Feeling Too!
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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#87 Happy ME Happy We
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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#86 A "Sharpe" Black History
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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#85 Girls Want Boys But Women Want A Man
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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*Bonus* Valentines Day Special
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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#84 Why Men Need To Be Celebrated More
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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#83 How Mental Health Issues Ruin Relationships
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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#82 How To Deal with Failure & Jealousy
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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#81 The Damaging Effects Of Childhood Trauma
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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#80 When Men Grow They Grow Up
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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#79 Mind, Character & Personality... Disorders
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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#78 New Year, Old Me
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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#77 Why Do Men Cheat?
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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#76 You Want The Truth!? Can You Handle The Truth?
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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#75 Men, Money & Freedom
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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#74 How Unresolved Trauma Impacts A Man's Quality Of Life Pt 2
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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*Bonus NBA Edition* Off Season work leading to In Season Success
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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#73 How Unresolved Trauma Impacts A Man's Quality Of Life Pt 1
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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*Bonus NBA Edition* LeBron The Dominant One?
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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*Bonus NBA Edition* Greatness Starts In The Paint
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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#72 The Good, The Bad & Ugly Of Decision Making
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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#1 Wemby Has Arrived *NBA Season Bonus*
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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#71 Where Theres A Will Theres A Jada
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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#70 The Secret To Having A Thriving Marriage
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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#69 Why Going Back To Your Roots Is Important
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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#68 The Art Of Life Transitions
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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#67 Life Isnt Hard We Just Have Hardships
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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#66 When Men Forgive The World Changes For The Better
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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#65 Why Is Change Hard?
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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#64 Generational Trauma and Pain: A Kirk Franklin Story
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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#63 From Traumatized Boys 2 Dysfunctional Men
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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#62 When Men Break Generational Trauma
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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#61 Its A "Prime Time" To Believe In YOU!
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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#60 Brotherhood Is Thicker Than Water
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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#59 Cats Have 9 Lives But I Have 12
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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#58 The Truth About Manifestation
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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#57 Cant Shortcut The Healing Process
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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#56 50 Shades Of Fear
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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#55 Inspiration Comes In Many Forms
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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#54 Betting On Yourself Starts From Within
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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#53 Everyone's Voice Is Valid!
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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#52 The Power Of Men Forgiving One Another
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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#51 I Will Always be Your Son But I Am No Longer Your Baby
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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#50 No Backboard? No Problem!
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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#49 What Can Love Do For You?
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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#48 What Does Weakness & Strength Look Like
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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#47 Good Men Could Be Toxic Too!
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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*Bonus NBA Edition* What Is ACEs?
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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#46 Want To Have A Fulfilling Life?
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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#45 Plug The Bucket
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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#44 A Black Man's Journey (Fatherhood Special)
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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#43 When Men Are Emotionally Intelligent w/Power Coach Paul
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May 01, 2023 |
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#42 NBA Playoff Mental Health Mindset (Giannis Addition)
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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#41 Giannis Antetokounmpo Teaches Importance Of Mental Health For All High Performers
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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#40 Mindset over Skillset w/Pastor Taurus Montgomery
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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#39 Five Books That Will Make You Mentally & Emotionally Prepared For Any Challenge
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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#38 Lamar Jackson vs The Ravens
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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#37 Athletes Need Support Too feat. Danielle Berman
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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#36 Three Types Of Trauma & How They Effect Team Success
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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#35 The Connection Between High Performers & Emotional Intelligence
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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#34 What Makes The Best Performers Great At What They Do Part 4
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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#33 What Makes The Best Performers Great At What They Do Part 3
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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#32 What Makes The Best Performers Great At What They Do Part 2
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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#31 What Makes The Best Performers Great At What They Do Part 1
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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#30 Why Is Kyrie Irving So Unstable?
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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#29 The Impact Childhood Trauma has on the Game Of Life
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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#28 How to Mentally & Emotionally Prepare for Adversity
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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#27 What To Do When You Can No Longer Play The Game You Love
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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#26 How Unresolved Issues Can Ruin Professional Career Even Before It Starts
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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#25 The Major Key To Increasing Performance & Overall Quality of Life
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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#24 How To Train Your Brain to WIN
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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#23 Things That Cause People To Under Perform
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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#22 The TRUE Definition of Mental Toughness
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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#21 Five Key Points To Handling Pressure
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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#20 Saying Goodbye To Your Athletic Career In A Healthy Way feat. Lauren Ammon
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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#18 Whats The Difference Between Being Mentally Tough And Mentally Healthy
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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#17 How Mindfulness & Meditation Help With Athletic Performance
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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#16 Why All Young Elite Athletes Need To Step Away From Social Media
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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#15 Misconceptions Athletes Have Concerning Their Mental Health
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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#14 The Secret To Calming Your Nerves Before A Big Game
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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#13 Mental Hacks From The USA "Redeem Team" Documentary
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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#12 The Three Biggest Mistakes That Athletes Make Regarding Their Mental Health
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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#11 The Major Affect An Athlete's Parent Has On Their Performance
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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#10 The Ultimate Mental Hack For High Level Performance
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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#9 What Does Lamar Jackson's Contract Talks With The Ravens Say About His Mindset
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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#8 What Helped John Wall Get Through The Darkest Time Of His Life
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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#7 The Main Reason Athletes Crumble Under Pressure
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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#6 Is LeBron James Really The Weakest Superstar In NBA History?
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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#5 The Subtle Difference Between Kevin Durant And Lebron James
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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#4 Why Bill Russell Will Never Be Removed From The Mt. Rushmore Of Basketball
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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#3 How Sports & Your Upbringing Can Help You Win Big In Life
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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#2 What Professional Basketball Players Need To Do To Meet Their Mental Health Needs
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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#1 What does Sports and Mental Health Have In Common?
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Jul 18, 2022 |