The Modern Man's Way Podcast

The Modern Man's Way

For men who want more from life. Real conversations on mindset, performance, and mental health. So you get unstuck and start building a life you’re proud of.

  1. Rio Ferdinand on Masculinity, Emotion & Elite Sport

    1d ago

    Rio Ferdinand on Masculinity, Emotion & Elite Sport

    Rio Ferdinand opens up about masculinity, emotions in football, mental strength, mindset, and why so many men are taught to hide how they feel.In this episode of The Modern Mans Way Podcast, we discuss the pressure of elite sport, balancing competitiveness with emotion, the “alpha male” mindset, role models for young men, and the conversations men often avoid having.Rio also reflects on his recent conversation with Wayne Rooney and how they shared things they never spoke about during their time together at Manchester United. We talk about role models for young men, emotional wellbeing in elite environments, and the culture around vulnerability in football.Alongside the deeper conversation, Rio shares podcast advice, his favourite goal against Liverpool, the best player he’s played with, life in Dubai, favourite foods, and the English traditions he still keeps.The episode finishes with Rio asking me what his foundation has done for me personally and how it has supported my growth and trajectory — a full circle moment spanning a decade long journey.We also dive into:- Why emotion was seen as weakness in football- The importance of role models for young men- Masculinity in modern society- Balancing competitiveness and emotions in sport- Life in Dubai and what he misses about the UKQuick fire:- Favourite foods - The best player Rio has ever played with- Best goal he has scored in his career ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎧 WATCH OUR MOST POWERFUL EPISODE YET:https://youtu.be/ED47LErc5qA?si=Md1IpGnHbAL0fPbo ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📲 CONNECT WITH US:Instagram:[INSERT LINK]TikTok:[INSERT LINK]Spotify:[INSERT LINK]Apple Podcasts:[INSERT LINK]Facebook:[INSERT LINK]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If you’re ready to build discipline, shift your mindset, and take control of your life, make sure you subscribe.#RioFerdinand #Masculinity #MensMentalHealth #ModernMasculinity #MentalHealth #FootballPodcast #selfimprovement #MensHealth #Discipline #Podcast

    8 min
  2. How to Become Your Authentic Self: Autism, ADHD & Mental Health

    Mar 27

    How to Become Your Authentic Self: Autism, ADHD & Mental Health

    In this episode of The Value Exchange Podcast, we sit down with Abz—UA92’s first-ever graduate, neurodiversity advocate, public speaker, and marathon runner—for an honest and moving conversation about mental health, autism, ADHD, and finding your true self. 🎓 School Struggles, Breakdown & Support at University Finishing college, entering the workforce, and hitting breaking pointThe emotional first day at university—and the wellbeing team who sat with him through it allA mental health crisis that led to A&E, and how the university's support changed everything 🧠 Flourishing with the Right Support How personalised plans at university helped him thrive academically and emotionally- His journey to self-acceptance, public speaking, and inspiring others- Advice for anyone struggling with being their authentic self 🏃 Full Circle Moments & New Milestones Running his first marathon for Mind Charity Travelling solo for the first time and forming new friendshipsDelivering a keynote speech at UA92’s graduation—a powerful full-circle momentBecoming the person he needed when he was younger 🎧 This is a must-listen for anyone facing mental health challenges, navigating education with neurodiversity, or searching for the courage to be themselves. You can follow Abz’s journey and advocacy work here 👇 https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-abz-abby-550626200/ https://www.instagram.com/abzabby_/

    1h 16m
  3. Supplements That Actually Work (and the Ones That Don’t)

    Jan 30

    Supplements That Actually Work (and the Ones That Don’t)

    Confused about supplements? 💊 In this episode of The Value Exchange Podcast, performance nutritionist Eoin breaks down the facts vs myths around the most popular supplements for men, athletes, and gym-goers.We cover everything from creatine monohydrate, omega-3s, beetroot juice, tart cherry juice, turmeric, electrolytes, and protein powders — what actually works, who needs them, and how to use them properly.🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:Creatine Monohydrate — best form, dosage, & myths (baldness, kidneys, steroids 🚫)Omega-3s — recovery, inflammation, and how much men really needTart Cherry & Beetroot Juice — boost performance and recovery or overhyped?Electrolytes & CHO Gels — must-knows for runners & endurance athletesMultivits, Protein, & BCAAs — what’s worth your money (and what’s not)Why a food-first approach should always come first 🍎The supplements Eoin personally takes and why! Whether you’re a runner, gym-goer, or athlete, this conversation will help you make smarter choices, save money, and fuel performance with confidence.👉 Don’t waste money on fads. Get the evidence-based truth here.You can follow Eoin on the following platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoin-schofield-bsc-anutr-99b764174/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eoin.drnnutrition?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Follow us on socials below 👇Instagram: instagram.com/valuexchangepod TikTok: tiktok.com/@valuexchangepodcast #creatine #omega3 #supplements #fitness #gym #menshealth #nutrition #performance

    2h 12m

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For men who want more from life. Real conversations on mindset, performance, and mental health. So you get unstuck and start building a life you’re proud of.