{"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":"179: How to Avoid the Consequences of Your Scary Blood Test (Member Interview: Jason Gabrieli)","slug":"179-how-to-avoid-the-consequences-of-your-scary-blood-test-member-interview-jason-gabrieli","published_at":"2026-07-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-man-podcast-5344990/179-how-to-avoid-the-consequences-of-your-scary-blood-test-member-interview-jason-gabrieli","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-man-podcast-5344990","url":"https://f6d0de76-c646-4c1b-a139-27635e6276b3.libsyn.com/179-how-to-avoid-the-consequences-of-your-scary-blood-test-member-interview-jason-gabrieli","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f6d0de76-c646-4c1b-a139-27635e6276b3/Ep._179_-_Jason_Gabrieli_-_TBM_Podcast.mp4?dest-id=3345071","summary":"Today's guest, Jason Gabrieli (COO and co-founder of HFM), was mostly active growing up. But then, like what happens with most men, life got into the way: He was building a business, raising a family, and let his health and wellness slip by the wayside. One day, he \"came to\" when he got stuck on the ground, writhing in back pain and hip tightness, unable to get up from playing with his 4- and 2-year-old kids. He knew he needed to make a change, but wasn't sure what. He also noticed he picked up some unhealthy habits - like yelling at his kids or having a fuse that was too short. And since he came from a family with diabetes, he was starting to worry about his longevity. So, he decided to get some blood tests done … and discovered he was in \"pre-diabetes\" territory. Diabetes would be coming to him soon if he didn't make serious changes to his lifestyle. And he was only 37 years old at the time. That's when he decided to make one decision that changed the trajectory of his longevity, fitness, and life: On December 31, 2023, Jason (having beaten up his body from years of using improper technique in the gym) logged into his Man Flow Yoga account, sat down and used the \"7 Why's\" exercise to create his New Year's Resolution. Since then, he's dropped 58 pounds (and counting). He addressed every nagging injury and aching pain in his body one by one. He learned how to better control his breath and lower his stress. And, he's been a happier, healthier, and more present husband and father ever since. Jason's story shows you what's possible when you pick a system and stick with it… he shares tips for motivating yourself when doing something healthy is the LAST thing you want to do… and he demonstrates that a scary blood test result does NOT mean that you're destined to suffer the…","meta_description":"Today's guest, Jason Gabrieli (COO and co-founder of HFM), was mostly active growing up. 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