{"podcast":{"title":"The Better Man Podcast","slug":"the-better-man-podcast-5344990","podcast_index_feed_id":5344990,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/404744/rss","website_url":"https://manflowyoga.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/f/f/d/7ffda4e2b8d13990d959afa2a1bf1c87/The-Better-Man-Podcast-Dean-Pohlman.jpeg","author":"Dean Pohlman","episode_count":181,"summary":"The Better Man Podcast is a podcast redefining what it means to be better as a man. In it, we'll discuss how to balance success with our overall well-being, take on a more comprehensive understanding of fitness to include our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strive to align our actions with who we are at our cores. We can be successful and proud of who we are without sacrificing our core values or our well-being. Dean Pohlman is known as THE yoga expert for men. His unique fitness-centric, strength-based approach to yoga—exemplified in his yoga workouts, programs, books, videos, blogs, and more—has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of men [and women] worldwide. Join Dean as he explores the habits, mindsets, tools, and tactics that lead to health, happiness, and fulfillment for men. You'll hear interviews with world-class experts who pull back the curtain and share their proven strategies for taking your body and mind to the next level. More significantly, we'll discuss the challenges they faced that truly tested them on an emotional level, and work to better understand what they did to work through those events, and how it helped them to grow fo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:20:58.087303+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-man-podcast-5344990"},"episode":{"title":"157: :How To Finally Be Consistent After Years of Inconsistency (Member Interview: Lee)","slug":"157-how-to-finally-be-consistent-after-years-of-inconsistency-member-interview-lee","published_at":"2026-01-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-man-podcast-5344990/157-how-to-finally-be-consistent-after-years-of-inconsistency-member-interview-lee","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-man-podcast-5344990","url":"https://f6d0de76-c646-4c1b-a139-27635e6276b3.libsyn.com/157-how-to-finally-be-consistent-after-years-of-inconsistency-member-interview-lee","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f6d0de76-c646-4c1b-a139-27635e6276b3/Ep._157_-_Lee_Donaldson_-_The_Better_Man_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=3345071","summary":"Today's guest, Lee, has struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks for his entire life. But he's not letting that stop him. In fact, when he attended the Man Flow Yoga Wellness Weekend in DC last September, he had a full-blown panic attack at the beginning of the event. But Lee not only powered through it, but he courageously shared what he was going through with the other men at the Wellness Weekend too. Perhaps this next part bears no connection, but it's possible: Despite being a Man Flow Yoga Member for years, Lee was never able to crack the code to consistency… until after he left the DC event that started with a panic attack. He's done yoga almost every day since - and has actually gotten to the point where he looks forward to working out. Here's what Lee and I discuss on today's show: Lee and I share our origin stories for our panic attacks He reveals a few of the most (and least) helpful ways he's addressed his social anxiety And you'll discover exactly what Lee did after the DC event to become the most consistent he's ever been Listen now. The highlights include: A few ways Lee overcame his debilitating social anxiety and made it more manageable (9:30) Why attending an in-person event made something \"click\" in Lee's head to the point where he's done yoga almost every day since (even though he struggled hard with being consistent before coming) (13:02) How to borrow inspiration and motivation from others (16:20) The \"consistency begets consistency\" secret that nobody wants to hear, but it's the most effective way to develop a good fitness routine (18:40) The weird way taking shirtless pictures of yourself can make you actually look forward to working out (20:20) A simple way to tweak your diet without feeling like you're depriving yourself of food (or even…","meta_description":"Today's guest, Lee, has struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks for his entire life. But he's not letting that stop him. 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