• #68 - Beyond the Mind: How meditation can level up your life with Brian Tremblay
    Jan 16 2026
    What if the peace you’re chasing isn’t something to find, but something to remember? This conversation unfolded through a series of voice notes exchanged inside our private men’s WhatsApp group. What emerged was too powerful not to share. Gareth and Brian Tremblay had a conversation on meditation, the monkey mind, ego, impermanence, and the pursuit of a more present, peaceful life. From psychedelic sound baths to 10-day silent Vipassana retreats, we share personal stories that bring these ideas to life. If you’ve ever struggled to “just be,” this one’s for you. Expect practical tools, personal transmissions, and reflections on how meditation can rewire your inner world and reshape your reality. What you’ll learn: Why the mind resists stillness and how to work with itThe real reason silence feels so loud at first How ego throws everything it can to stay in control - and how to remain in the driver’s seatThe beauty of dissolving old identities and how the disorientation creates your new realityA powerful 3-step framework for real transformation: Awareness, System, SupportWhy meditation isn’t about getting somewhere, but about becoming a new you. Note: Since this wasn’t recorded in a studio, there’s some minor mic feedback in parts, but the message is well worth it. If you’re looking to go deeper with lifestyle design tools like these, join us inside the FSB Tribe, our private men's community where transformation happens every day: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/gettribe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out episode 60 of the show “From stuck to unstoppable - with Todd Jason". In that episode, he and Gareth dive more deeply into the 10-day silent meditation retreat called Vipasana. THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that help them identify and integrate their blind spots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers hosts the King's Circle, a free two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best.You get clear on what you came here to do. You reconnect with your mission.You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission.You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for. Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle. ABOUT OUR GUEST Brian is a mechanical design engineer based in Boulder, Colorado, with decades of experience building medical devices for infant care, cranial and spinal neurosurgery. A creative builder and lifelong learner, Brian has led teams to distill complexity into real-world, user-centered solutions. Now in a season of career reinvention, Brian is expanding into teaching and mentoring around leadership, mindset, and life transitions—grounded in meditation and wellness practices that strengthen resilience, clarity, and decision-making under pressure. Connect with him on: LinkedIn ABOUT YOUR HOST Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook
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    1 Std. und 59 Min.
  • #67 The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing in Your Relationship with Dr Robert Glover
    Nov 24 2025
    Why do so many men feel like they’re doing everything right, but still feel lonely, unseen, and resentful? In this raw and deeply practical episode, I’m joined once again by No More Mr. Nice Guy author Dr. Robert Glover. In this no-holds-barred conversation, we unpack the real reasons men struggle to ask for what they want, receive love, and build lasting relationships. We explore the covert contracts that keep men stuck in silent resentment. We also unpack the hidden shame around masculine needs and the painful effects of emotional isolation. But this episode isn’t just about naming the problem. It’s a masterclass for reclaiming your power, building real brotherhood, and creating the kind of life and relationship you actually want. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you might believe (consciously or unconsciously) that having needs makes you weak or bad.What a “covert contract” is and how it's silently sabotaging your relationships.Why most men struggle to receive, and how that blocks intimacy, connection and wealth.How to identify the “junk food” behaviours and relationships that are draining your energy.A powerful 3-step life audit to help you reconnect with your purpose, community, and emotional needs.The evolutionary reason men crave brotherhood and why isolation is destroying your health.Why men's groups are the antidote to digital distraction, porn addiction, and emotional loneliness. Episode Resources Stop People-Pleasing. Start Leading. 15 Questions to Take Back Control of Your Life - From the Boardroom to the Bedroom.Get the free PDF here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/uy-playbook. Integration Nation Men’s Community No More Mr. Nice Guy — Dr. Glover’s book This episode is all about reclaiming your needs! Please be sure to tag me @garethpickering on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this content! I love to hear about all your experiences. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free meditation to reclaim your power. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at studio@fatherssonsbrothers.com, and I will see you in the next episode. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to watch our first interview with Dr Glover, which has received over 5,880 views - Episode 39 "From People Pleaser to Unapologetically You". THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that support them in recognising and integrating their blind spots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers host the King's Circle, a two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: - You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best. - You get clear on what you came here to do. You reconnect with your mission. - You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission. - You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. - You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for. Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Robert Glover is an author, a marriage & family therapist, a coach, an educator, a sought-after public speaker, and a seminal figure in men’s self-improvement. His groundbreaking book, "No More Mr. Nice Guy", has changed the lives of countless men around the world. His other work – including his online courses and his books Dating Essentials for Men and Dating Essentials for Men: FAQ have been just as impactful. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Facebook ABOUT YOUR HOST Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and help them live life to the fullest. He’s a relational growth advocate who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook
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    1 Std. und 18 Min.
  • #66 What the F*ck is Men's Work?
    Aug 19 2025
    "Why would I want to join a men's group?" This is a common response we hear from men when we introduce them to men's work. A lot of men think that a men's group is either a religious gathering or a pity party. It's neither. It's the medicine that unlocks parts of yourself that you have been battling with on your own. The more discomfort you feel about being authentic in a group of men, the more magic awaits you on the other side. So if you're ready to unlock more power in your life and learn about this ancient technology and how it can support your life and leadership, this episode is for you. If you received value from this episode, please share it with your networks and spread the word. Also, be sure to leave a review here on the app you're consuming this episode on - it takes you less than a minute, and it really supports more people to find our show. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to watch Episode 41 "You Can't Thrive Without a Tribe". JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP A free space to connect with like-minded men, share wins and challenges, and stay plugged into conversations, resources, and events that keep you moving forward between our live gatherings. Join here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/whatsapp BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FSB TRIBE A committed brotherhood for men ready to go beyond conversation and into transformation. Inside the Tribe, you’ll join regular men’s circles, get practical tools to strengthen relationships and leadership, and surround yourself with brothers who challenge and support you at the highest level. This is where you sharpen your edge, stop carrying challenges alone, and live with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Join here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/gettribe THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that support them in recognising and integrating their blind spots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers hosts the King's Circle, a two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best.You get clear on what you came here to do. You reconnect with your mission.You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission.You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for. Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle. ABOUT YOUR HOST Gareth Pickering is a men’s coach and founder of Fathers Sons Brothers, a global community helping men reconnect to their inner strength, live with more purpose, and build better relationships—with themselves and those they love. His work focuses on helping men who’ve been successful in the outside world but feel disconnected or stuck on the inside. Through group circles, retreats, and practical tools, Gareth supports men to lead with courage, integrity, and authenticity. He believes that when a man changes, everyone around him benefits. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook
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    16 Min.
  • #65 Porn: The Billion Dollar Business That Commercialises Your Life Force with Tyson Adams
    Jul 7 2025
    What if your sexual energy could fuel your confidence, deepen intimacy, and transform your entire life? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Tyson Adams, a men's coach and sex educator specialising in helping men outgrow porn and master semen retention. We explore how unconscious patterns around sex and pornography drain your energy, dull your purpose, and keep you disconnected from your body and your relationships. Together, we offer a roadmap to reclaim your desire as a force for creation rather than compulsion. Listen now and start your journey toward a more powerful relationship with your sexuality. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ How to tell the difference between healthy self-pleasure and addiction ✔️ Why porn companies are commercialising your life force, and how to step off the hamster wheel ✔️ Simple practices to reconnect with your body and activate real intimacy ✔️ The truth about semen retention and how it can transform your focus, energy, and relationships ✔️ How your relationship with your own body shapes every other area of your life ✔️ Ways to bring intention and depth to your erotic experiences, whether alone or with a partner This episode is all about reclaiming your sexual power! Please be sure to tag me @garethpickering on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this content! I love to hear about all your experiences. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free meditation to reclaim your power. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at studio@fatherssonsbrothers.com, and I will see you in the next episode. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you also check out Episode 53 "Expanding Consciousness in the Bedroom and the Boardroom with Tantric expert Raffaello Manacorda". RESOURCE LINKS Recommended Reading: Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson Kings and Queens - Free Relationship Training for Men + Women THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS “We’re magnificent, and we’re broken” - Tom Hirons. An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that support them in recognising and integrating their blindspots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers host the King's Circle, a two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: - You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best. - You get clear on what you came here to do. - You reconnect with your mission. You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission. - You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. - You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for. Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle. ABOUT OUR GUEST Tyson Adams is a trauma-informed IFS men’s coach, somatic bodyworker and psychedelic facilitator. After spending 20 years addicted to pornography, he outgrew it seven years ago and has found his passion and purpose in helping other men master their lifeforce energy. He also co-facilitates men’s work leadership intensives and works with couples experiencing intimacy challenges. When he’s not working, you’ll catch him on a rock wall or riding a slackline in sunny San Diego. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Facebook ABOUT YOUR HOST Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook
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    1 Std. und 15 Min.
  • #64 There's No Such things as personal growth - A conversation with Gareth Pickering and Willow Green
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  • #63 The Quantum Path to Freedom With Christopher Armstrong
    May 14 2025
    This podcast is a space for having courageous conversations. We aim to open the places most are too scared to tread. This episode will touch on some of your most deep-seated beliefs and make you question everything. Do you really have to pay taxes and listen to people in uniform? Are you brave enough to dig deep to the bottom of your money beliefs? What if everything you believe about yourself… isn’t even yours? In this mind-expanding conversation, Christopher Armstrong joins me to dismantle the invisible programming that runs your life - beliefs inherited through culture, conditioning, and even your DNA. We explore how to reclaim sovereignty, reprogram your mind, and create your life from a place of deep inner truth. In this episode, we explore: What it really means to “reclaim your power” in a world built on illusionThe hidden gift of being neurodivergent (and how society labels it all wrong)How emotions, embodiment, and nervous system awareness help you find your truthHow your parents and your birth certificate contracted you into a contractual business deal with your government - and how to get out of it!Why the “quantum leap” isn't instant but compounded through daily actionHow to build community as a key to breaking free from conditioningA behind-the-scenes look at Christopher’s Rise & Reset program This episode is all about personal sovereignty. Please be sure to tag me @garethpickering on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this content! I love to hear about all your experiences. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free meditation to reclaim your power. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at studio@fatherssonsbrothers.com, and I will see you in the next episode. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you also check out Episode 56 "Love, Life & Leadership - Lessons for Success with Toni Versic". 🔗 Resources & Links: Learn more about Christopher’s Rise & Reset courseExplore the Freedom People platform THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS “We’re magnificent, and we’re broken” - Tom Hirons. An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that support them in recognising and integrating their blindspots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers host the King's Circle, a two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best.You get clear on what you came here to do. You reconnect with your mission.You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission.You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for. Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle. ABOUT OUR GUEST Christopher Armstrong is a transformational guide and Inner Architect who helps neurodivergent misfits and visionaries break free from overwhelm, confusion, and burnout. Through a unique blend of nervous system healing, subconscious reprogramming, and soul alignment, he empowers high-performing individuals to reclaim their purpose and step into the grounded, powerful leaders they were born to be. His work supports those who have never fit the mold in rising beyond survival and creating lives rooted in clarity, authenticity, and deep inner freedom. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Facebook,Youtube ABOUT YOUR HOST Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook
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    1 Std. und 24 Min.
  • #62 How Boundaries Build Better Relationships
    Apr 28 2025

    Episode Summary: If you feel like you're giving everything to your relationship but still ending up stressed, resentful, or unappreciated, this episode is for you.

    Gareth and Matt unpack the real reason why things might feel off and explore how one simple shift—setting clear boundaries—can radically improve how you show up in love, parenting, and partnership. This powerful conversation emerges from the lessons and breakthroughs inside the Legendary Lover Method, their signature relationship and intimacy program for men.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    1. Why knowing and communicating your needs isn’t enough—and what’s missing. The 3-step framework for setting boundaries that create clarity and connection.
    2. How to avoid hidden resentment and miscommunication by speaking your "why." Why setting boundaries is actually an act of love and leadership.
    3. The difference between expressing a need and protecting it.
    4. How masculine clarity creates safety in your relationship.

    🧠 Quote of the Episode:
    “You can’t be the husband or father you want to be unless you first prioritise the relationship you have with yourself.” — Gareth Pickering

    🎁 Free Training: Join our upcoming Relationship Reflections part of the Kings and Queens series – A guided process to mine gold from past relationships, close old energetic loops, and prepare to love with clarity. Get the details on this page: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-and-queens.

    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to catch Episode 59 "Stop Stepping on Relationship Landmines" with Gareth Pickering.

    About your hosts: Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely.

    Connect with him on:

    Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook

    Matt Dahse is a father and conscious creator, designing pathways for men to follow to unlock their potential and step into their power.

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    24 Min.
  • #61 The Power of Embracing Chaos with Lewis Huckstep
    Mar 23 2025
    What if the chaos you're avoiding is the key to your next breakthrough? In this episode, I sit down with Lewis Huckstep for a raw and insightful conversation about the deep inner work required to lead powerfully and love deeply. We explore the intersection of leadership and relationships, revealing how emotional triggers, unresolved trauma, and life’s inevitable chaos are actually opportunities to build greater capacity and resilience. Lewis shares hard-won insights on the masculine and feminine dynamic, how to navigate emotional storms without losing your center, and why true transformation only happens when you’re willing to go all in. If you’ve ever struggled to let go of control, feared emotional challenges, or hesitated to claim your true value, this is a masterclass in building emotional strength and stepping into transformative leadership. Lewis and I explore the deeper layers of personal growth, showing that true change isn’t just about mindset - it’s about learning to trust yourself in the face of uncertainty and becoming the kind of leader who transforms not just your own life, but the lives of those you love. In this episode, you'll Learn: Why transformation doesn’t happen until you commit financially and how investing in yourself shifts your results.The real reason you’re struggling with sales or asking for what you’re worth.How the feminine tests the masculine, and why your ability to hold space determines the strength of your leadership.How to sit with emotional chaos without losing your center.The balance between inner work and outward action, and why you need both to create success.What to expect when stepping into fatherhood and why it challenges your emotional strength like nothing else. This episode is all about inner strength! Please be sure to tag me @garethpickering on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this content! I love to hear about all your experiences. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free meditation to reclaim your power. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at studio@fatherssonsbrothers.com, and I will see you in the next episode. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you also check out Episode 60 "From Stuck to Unstoppable with Todd Jason" RESOURCE LINKS "The Inspired Life Method" by Lewis Huckstep Join "Conscious Community" with Lewis Huckstep YOUR MESSAGE IS YOUR MAGIC Struggling to connect with your audience and convert leads? Message Magic will help you craft a clear, powerful brand message that attracts your ideal clients and drives sales. This proven system guides you step-by-step to define your core message, sharpen your positioning, and create a brand that stands out. If your business feels stuck or your message isn’t landing, Message Magic will unlock the clarity and confidence you need to grow. Don’t let a weak message hold you back - check it out now: igniteyourbusiness.io/message-magic. RECONNECT WITH BROTHERHOOD — JOIN US FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE MEN’S WEEKEND IN SOUTH AFRICA It’s time to reconnect with your strength, truth, and brothers. Join us for a powerful weekend of deep connection and growth at Waterfall Farm in the Cederberg Mountains. Sit in a sacred circle, share your truth without judgment, and experience a transformative San Pedro ceremony under the stars. You’ll rediscover your inner strength and clarity by being surrounded by nature's raw beauty. Spaces are limited - claim your spot now and step into the next chapter of your life. https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/offers/DYxddz2W/checkout THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS “We’re magnificent, and we’re broken” - Tom Hirons. An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that support them in recognising and integrating their blindspots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers host the King's Circle, a two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best.You get clear on what you came here to do. You reconnect with your mission.You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission.You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the...
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    1 Std. und 25 Min.