In this episode, I’m speaking with Art Aronson, a communications professional with the provincial government of British Columbia. Art shares his story of being adopted from Thailand by his American parents and raised in Canada, on Vancouver Island. We talk about work-life satisfaction and the challenges he faces as a public servant. We also discuss the societal pressures to be or do certain things and how they influence our decisions.

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Dr. Dermell Brunson is a dedicated leader in youth development, mental health advocacy, and the arts. As the founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Centre, he has spent years empowering young people through education, creativity, and leadership training.

Dermell and I talk about the importance of mentoring and how to connect with, build relationships, and support younger people. We also talk about how exposure to the arts can help adolescents and young adults learn about themselves, express themselves, and grow into their full potential.

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If you are interested in entrepreneurship, travel, or you are simply a man who sets the bar high for himself, this episode is for you…why? Because my guest in this episode is Peter Collins, one of the most interesting people I’ve had the privilege of getting to know.

Peter is a serial entrepreneur, former British army commando, and professional photographer. He has been a high-level athlete - competing in marathons, ultra-marathons, and nearly made the Olympics in ski racing - and he has lived and travelled all over the world. Peter’s story is one of failure, never giving up, and always finding ways to pair creativity with business opportunities. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by the conversation.

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Have you ever lived abroad or considered spending an extended period in another country? I have, but my guest has done it a lot more.

Ruben Vazquez is a martial arts and English teacher I met while living in Vietnam. I asked Ruben to come on the show because we have had similar and different experiences with travel, but we both know how important it is to get outside of your comfort zone and experience other ways of life.

We talk about our experiences in Vietnam, how we both got into teaching English in the first place, the challenges and benefits of extended travel abroad, and a few stories about avoiding being ticketed by the Vietnamese police. Ruben also shares a few tips and ideas for those considering teaching English or travelling abroad for the first time.

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Psychologist & author, Dr Ron Johnson, is back with the final part of our four-part series on his book 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women', and we are tackling the last 'W' of Women.

This episode covers:

• How men can find "the right woman" (& what it means to be "the right man")
• A framework for communicating thoughts & feelings with women
• The importance of the concept of hurt & the emotion of sadness in a man's maturation
• Why sadness/sorrow is our most important emotion

If you haven’t already listened to the 3 previous episodes with Dr Ron, be sure to check those out and his book 'Balls' with the links below.

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Book: 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women': 🔗 pages.midlandspsychological.com/balls

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"It is rare for a man to have only one addiction."

According to Dr Ron Johnson, addictions start as something that is "good" for us but easily become something that we rely upon for relief or momentary happiness. In this episode, you'll learn the differences between chemical and behavioural addictions, why and how we become addicted, the work required to avoid or end addictions, and the main reasons why men are often susceptible to addiction.

Dr. Ron Johnson is a psychologist and psychotherapist with over 50 years of experience working with men. His latest book, 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women', talks about how men can truly mature by finding, valuing, and expressing themselves and, ultimately, find success in all areas of their lives.

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Book: 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women': pages.midlandspsychological.com/balls

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Do you have a job or a profession?

According to psychologist and author Dr Ron Johnson, men should find a profession as soon as they can and never stay in a “job”.

In Ron’s latest book, 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women’, he talks about why men need to find professions, how they differ from jobs, and how men can find them.

And in this episode, we get into the details of that topic. With real-life illustrations and anecdotes from his 50+ years of experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist, Ron outlines the crucial role of feelings in both finding yourself and your profession.

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Book: 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women': https://pages.midlandspsychological.com/balls

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Most men would consider themselves to be honest, but what about when it comes to feelings?

Talking about feelings isn't common among men - and it's not something we're naturally good at either - but it is a requirement for maturity (despite what socio-cultural norms have taught us to believe about masculinity).

In this episode, psychologist and author Dr Ron Johnson joins me to share from his 50+ years of experience with men in psychological analysis and therapeutic contexts.

Ron outlines the role honesty with feelings plays in a man's maturity, how that honesty relates to a man's success, why men need to expect and accept that failure will be part of the maturation process when it comes to using feeling-based words, and how maturing in this area leads to a deeper, more satisfying life.

If you find this episode helpful, check out Ron's latest book entitled 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine [Addictions], and Women' through his practice's website: midlandspsychological.com/books.

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