{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Over Masculinity","slug":"mind-over-masculinity-7710851","podcast_index_feed_id":7710851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mind-over-masculinity/","website_url":"https://www.podhub.club","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg","author":"Avik Chakraborty","episode_count":342,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-10-01T14:19:42.601732+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851"},"episode":{"title":"Redefining Strength: Why Weight Loss Isn't About Willpower with Dr. Delali Hevi","slug":"redefining-strength-why-weight-loss-isn-t-about-willpower-with-dr-delali-hevi","published_at":"2026-09-28T18:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/redefining-strength-why-weight-loss-isn-t-about-willpower-with-dr-delali-hevi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851","url":"https://mind-over-masculinity.captivate.fm/episode/redefining-strength-why-weight-loss-isnt-about-willpower-with-dr-delali-hevi","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ccce33ef-b99c-4de7-a30b-ef4e11b0d3f5.mp3","summary":"What if the \"no pain, no gain\" mindset is quietly working against you? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for anyone who has tried to muscle through change and wondered why willpower alone never seems to be enough. Physician Dr. Delali Hevi explores how childhood conditioning shapes both our ideas of masculinity and our eating habits, and why lasting change comes from understanding the mind, not fighting it. About the Guest: Dr. Delali Hevi is a physician originally from Ghana, now based in Arizona, who specializes in weight loss and weight maintenance. After struggling with his own weight since childhood, he founded Zenith Coaching Academy. Key Takeaways: Lasting weight loss isn't a willpower issue. Even the most driven people struggle. Much of how we act, as men and around food, is learned in early childhood. Old rules like \"clean your plate\" or food as a reward can quietly shape adult habits. No single diet fits everyone. Explore what suits your body and background with a professional. When a craving hits, drink water and pause. Cravings often rise and fall like a wave. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.zenithcoachingacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhevi.md/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delali-hevi-md-dabom-529b44a/ Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] When Armor Becomes a Cage - an opening on questioning the strength men were handed [02:00] No Pain, No Gain? - why weight loss isn't a willpower issue [04:30] Where the Script Comes From - hormones, culture, and expectations [07:00] Unnoticed in Relationships - respect, conflict, and unexamined patterns [09:30] Childhood Downloads - how early conditioning shapes men and eating habits [14:30] Set Point and Cravings - why the brain defends a familiar weight [18:00] Practical St…","meta_description":"What if the \"no pain, no gain\" mindset is quietly working against you? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for anyone who has tried to muscle through…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1878,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/episodes/redefining-strength-why-weight-loss-isn-t-about-willpower-with-dr-delali-hevi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/redefining-strength-why-weight-loss-isn-t-about-willpower-with-dr-delali-hevi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}