Man in the Arena with Craig Spear
Are you ready to change the trajectory of your health? If so, you’re in the right place. Man in the Arena with Craig Spear is a podcast dedicated to helping men over 40 optimize their health and lose weight. Here, we discuss strategies that will get you off the sidelines and into the game so you can lead a legacy of longevity.
Episodes
78 episodes
The Importance of Male Friendships for Our Health
On this special episode of Man in the Arena I am joined by three outstanding coaches - Zayne Khan, Aaron Jacobs, and Tommy Geary - where we explore the importance of building friendships and how they impact our health. Friendships...
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46:34
How Failure Fuels Your Path to Wellness
Have you ever wondered if failure is actually the secret ingredient to success? Join me, Craig Spear, on this enlightening episode of "Man in the Arena," where we transform your perception of failure from a daunting obstacle to a powerful tool ...
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12:58
The Four Laws of Behaviour Change for Better Health
Ever wondered why some habits seem effortless to adopt while others are a struggle? On this episode of Man in the Arena with Craig Spear, I explore James Clear’s Four Laws of Behaviour Change including several strategies you can us...
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14:26
75 Hard
Have you ever wondered how far you can push your mental and physical limits? Join me as I share my journey through the 75 Hard program, a rigorous 75-day challenge crafted by Andy Frisella. You’ll learn about the five rules I...
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14:35
Practical Solutions to Manage Body Shame for Men Over 40
In this latest episode of “Man in the Arena,” I'm talking about body shame and its impact on men over 40. Discover how these feelings can hold you back and learn actionable steps to overcome them.Topics Covered:• What is bo...
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14:38
Pushing Limits: My Experience Running 5 Miles Every 4 Hours for 48 Hours
What is the true power of pushing past your limits? In this episode of "Man in the Arena," I uncover how setting ambitious goals and enduring physical challenges can unlock new dimensions of personal growth. Inspired by David Goggi...
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29:53
The Real Cost of Losing Weight and Becoming Your Healthiest Self
Losing weight isn't just going to cost you eating your favourite foods, socializing with your party friends and drinking all the alcohol you want. It's going to cost you something you might not want to give up.In today's episode I ...
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10:09
Balancing Life & Optimal Health with Kami Banks
As an entrepreneur, coach, wife and mother of four, you'd think Kami had no time for her health. Instead, Kami thrives in all of these roles BECAUSE of her commitment to her health.In today's episode, Kami and I discuss the mindset...
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28:43
Mastering the Mundane
Every worthy pursuit demands the unique ability to master the mundane. It means showing up every day and diligently working on your craft. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get stronger, sleep better, or be a better dad, embracing the often ...
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7:01
Getting in Shape versus Losing Weight
Have you ever confused getting in shape with shedding pounds? Today, I'm here to set the record straight on why these two objectives are not the same. What is the same, however, is the importance of adopting a growth mindset ...
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9:34
Cultivating the Two Most Important Times of Day
My health and my life dramatically improved when I did these two things....1. I cultivated the first hour of my day2. I cultivated the last hour of my dayI stopped letting these hours of the day slip away from ...
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18:58
Cultivating Equanimity for Men's Health & Weight Loss
It's time to ditch the idea that willpower is the only way to conquer weight loss, especially if you're a man over the age of 40.My personal journey exposed the limitations of brute force in weight management, and through this revelation...
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17:22
3 Strategies to Master Your Appetite
Struggling with weight can feel like an uphill battle, especially for men over 40, but what if the key to unlocking sustainable weight loss was understanding the science behind hunger and satiety? That's exactly what we're laying out in this ep...
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21:49
Consistency / Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
In this episode of "Man in the Arena," host Craig Spear welcomes back listeners after a hiatus and introduces the podcast's focus on helping men over 40 master their health and weight loss goals. He emphasizes the importance of consistency, dra...
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11:54
The Power of Glucose Data for Optimal Health
Strap on your seatbelts as we take on a journey through the bloodstream with the wonders of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)— a revelation in health tech that's ignited my curiosity and may just spark yours too. Imagine having a ...
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22:02
Overcoming Low Self-Worth for Men Over 40
In my coaching I see a lot of guys with a lack of self worth or a low self worth. I hear it in their voices and it comes out in their thoughts - which then shows up in their actions and the things they do.I believe that our level ...
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18:43
Getting Dialled In
Ever felt stuck in the "all or nothing" mindset when it comes to your health and fitness?Of course you have! We all have! But there is a better way that allows you to always stay in connection with your goal.This epi...
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11:27
Developing Your Own Self Coaching Practice
One of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health is create your own self coaching practice. In this episode, I'm sharing the essential tools for self-coaching that have reshaped my life and the lives of count...
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23:17
The Power of Mindful Eating
If we all ate in a MINDFUL way at each meal and listened to our body's natural hunger cues, none of us would be overweight.Chances are you couldn't tell me whether you overate or not at your last meal and that's a problem.We're ...
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15:38
The Power of Repetition
I’ve been learning Spanish using Duolingo and one day something hit me. I realized that the only things between me not knowing how to speak Spanish and knowing how to speak Spanish are time and repetition.With enough time and with enough...
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18:09
Three Non-negotiables
Ever heard of Kalen Deboar? Neither had I until The University of Washington Football team made the National College Football Championship this past January. Turns out this guy has been on a tear and his meteoric rise j...
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Strength Training 101 for Men in Their 40's, 50's & 60's
It’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility. One of the main problems with the health, fitness and weightless industry is there is way too much information out there.It creates a ton of confusion for people who don’t ...
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33:22
Find the Right Gym Fit for You
Gyms are funny, right? They are polarizing places to say the least.The whole concept is ridiculous when you think about it. And this is coming from a guy who use to own four gyms!There’s the huge equipment, the alpha males be...
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