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The Men’s Collective Podcast is raw unfiltered conversation for men ready to protect, provide, and lead. Real talk on masculinity, mindset, discipline, purpose, fatherhood, leadership, confidence, relationships, brotherhood, mental toughness, resilience, success, self-improvement, growth, accountability, clarity, focus, strength, courage, integrity, motivation, determination, and life. Hosted by Wayne Taylor and the Average Joes, this podcast challenges men to be strong, take ownership, master their life, embrace purpose, face challenges head-on and be better men...with a few laughs!

  1. Is Holding On Holding You Back? | The Mens Collective | Ep. 055

    FEB 2

    Is Holding On Holding You Back? | The Mens Collective | Ep. 055

    Is Holding On Holding You Back?Most men don’t stay stuck because they lack effort.They stay stuck because they refuse to let go.Most men think growth comes from doing more.More effort. More discipline. More hours. More conversations. More pressure.But what if the real reason your marriage feels flat, your parenting feels chaotic, your business feels heavy, or your health keeps slipping…isn’t because you’re not doing enough?What if it’s because you’re holding onto the wrong things?In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno and the Average Joes have a raw, confronting conversation about the cost of holding on.We unpack why adding more rarely fixes the problem, and why real progress often starts with subtraction.We dive into:Why more communication won’t save a marriage if resentment stays unspokenHow distraction and avoidance quietly kill intimacy and connectionThe parenting habits that feel loving but actually weaken leadershipWhy busyness in business is often a mask for avoiding the work that mattersHow health collapses through habits men keep justifying as harmlessThis is not a motivational episode, it’s a mirror.If you feel busy but stuck.If something in your life feels off and you can’t quite name it.This conversation will hit close to home.Because growth doesn’t usually ask for more effort,it asks for the courage to remove what no longer belongs.Listen in if you’re ready to stop adding and start leading your life properly.Watch and Listen🎧 Spotify:[https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...]🍎 Apple Podcasts:[https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...]📺 YouTube:[ / @averagejoesmenscollective ]---Join the Movement👉 [https://averagejoes.net.au](https://averagejoes.net.au)Explore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.---Follow Us📲 Instagram:[ / averagejoesmenscollective ]📘 Facebook:[ / averagejoesmenscollective ]---⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, leadership, identity, and personal responsibility. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 34m
  2. Your Best Year Yet - Goal Setting For 2026 | The Mens Collective | Ep. 054

    JAN 29

    Your Best Year Yet - Goal Setting For 2026 | The Mens Collective | Ep. 054

    Each bloke needs to set goals.No excuses. In this episode, Your Best Year Yet, Wayno sits down with the whole crew to kick off 2026 with intent. Joined by Mikie, Jamie, Chrisso and Stevo, the fellas have a raw and honest conversation about why most men stay busy but stuck, and what actually changes when a man decides to hold himself to a higher standard and starts writing things down. This is not about dreaming bigger.It’s about taking responsibility for the life you are building. — In this episode, we break down three core truths every man needs to face. DIRECTION WITH ACCOUNTABILITYMost men stay busy because it gives the illusion of progress. Direction means nothing unless you are willing to be held accountable to it by your word, your standards, and the men around you. Without accountability, effort turns into noise. DISCIPLINE OVER COMFORT AND EXCUSESComfort keeps men average. We talk straight about the habits and excuses that quietly sabotage progress. Discipline only works when comfort is challenged and standards are enforced. Growth requires pressure, not ease. ACTION BACKED BY OWNERSHIPGoals mean nothing without follow through. We challenge the idea of someday and focus on real timelines, real actions, and full ownership. No execution means the goal was never real. — This episode is for men who are done talking about change and ready to live it. If you want this year to actually look different from the last, this conversation will challenge you to step up, take responsibility, and lead your life with intent. — EPISODE SEGMENTS Ask Us AnythingQuestion:Hey fellas, I’m a big believer in discipline and standards for myself, but behind the scenes I’ve got habits I’d be embarrassed to say out loud. Nothing illegal, just enough to keep me stuck and feeling like crap. I know I’m not being authentic and wouldn’t mind some advice. Out and AboutCommunity:The boys chat about the BBQ and Wayno getting a sausage sandwich thrown at him. Meetups:The crew talk about recent meetups and some big news coming. The Week That WasFrom the Bondi terror attack, to Albo’s new hate speech laws, to Trump wanting Greenland. Man vs MachineQuestion:Why do men cling to roles even after those roles stop giving them meaning? — This is the year excuses die and ownership begins. — Watch and Listen Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kW Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661 YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective — Join the Movementhttps://averagejoes.net.au — Please NoteThe views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 37m
  3. When Men Check Out - When life keeps moving but the man switches off. | The Mens Collective | Ep. 53

    12/17/2025

    When Men Check Out - When life keeps moving but the man switches off. | The Mens Collective | Ep. 53

    In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayno, Mikie, and Stevo sit down for a raw and honest conversation about what really happens when men check out emotionally, mentally, and relationally. This isn’t theory.This isn’t psychology talk.This is real men talking about real life. We unpack how “checking out” often starts quietly, long before anyone notices, and how it slowly impacts relationships, work, fatherhood, leadership, and self-respect. This episode challenges men to stop numbing, stop hiding, and start showing up again. We break the topic down into three key truths: 1. Why men check outPressure, exhaustion, unspoken expectations, and the weight of responsibility can push men into silence and withdrawal. 2. The cost of staying checked outDisconnected men lose intimacy, clarity, and purpose, often without realising what it’s costing them and the people around them. 3. How men start checking back inAwareness, honest conversation, and taking ownership are the first steps to becoming present again as a man, partner, and leader. If you’ve ever felt distant, numb, or unsure how you got there, this conversation is for you.This is a wake-up call for men to lean in, take responsibility, and lead again. Episode Segments:• Ask Us Anything: 5 key questions every man should ask a potential partner before committing• The Week That Was: Social media ban• Man vs Machine: Is keeping peace at home a sign of strength — or a sign of surrender? When men check out, everyone pays the price. This episode is about checking back in. #MensMentalHealth#MenTalk#ModernMasculinity#MensPodcast#MaleGrowth#EmotionalAwareness#MenSupportingMen#RelationshipsAndMen#MensCollective#SelfLeadership 👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose. 📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective 📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: https://instagram.com/averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoesmenscollective ⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, relationships, identity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 47m
  4. Dr. Trish Leigh - The Hijacked Brain: Dopamine, Addiction Myths and the Modern Man. | Episode 52

    12/10/2025

    Dr. Trish Leigh - The Hijacked Brain: Dopamine, Addiction Myths and the Modern Man. | Episode 52

    In this episode of The Men’s Collective Podcast, Wayne sits down with cognitive neuroscientist Dr Trish Leigh to tear apart one of the biggest myths men keep believing… that we’re addicted to drugs, alcohol, porn, social media or our phones. According to Dr Leigh, those things are not the addiction.They’re the symptoms. The real addiction is dopamine.And when men finally understand how their brain is being trained, hijacked and rewired, everything changes. Joined by the Average Joes panel — Mikie, Jamie and Stevo — we go deep into: • Why most men chase quick dopamine hits instead of long-term strength• How dopamine loops fuel anxiety, compulsive habits and emotional numbness• Why quitting one habit almost always leads to another• What Strain Brain and Drain Brain really are• How to reclaim mental control and rebuild your brain for focus and confidence• Practical steps men can take today to break the cycle for good This episode hits hard.It’s science meets real talk.No excuses. No sugar-coating.Just the truth about how your brain works and what it takes to get your life back. If you’re a man who wants to understand your mind, break destructive patterns, and finally gain control, this conversation will punch you right between the eyes. #MensCollectivePodcast#MensMentalHealth#DopamineAddiction#NeuroscienceForMen#ModernMasculinity#MensSelfImprovement#BreakTheCycle#StrainBrain#DrainBrain#PurposeDrivenMen 👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men grow, lead, and live with purpose. 📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective 📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: https://instagram.com/averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoesmenscollective ⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to mental health, addiction, trauma, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 39m

  5. 11/24/2025

    International Men’s Health Day - Live Podcast | The Men’s Collective Podcast

    This is our official International Men’s Health Day Live Episode, recorded in the studio with real stories, real questions, and real men speaking honestly about their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.This episode dives deep into the challenges men face today.Stress. Mental health battles. Relationship breakdowns. Identity. Purpose. Discipline. Faith.Nothing is off limits.We were joined by an incredible lineup of guests who brought raw honesty and lived experience to the conversation:• Nathan Cavaleri• Dayne Weston• John Comerford• Ps Troy Davis• Brett D ScottThese men open up about mental health, resilience, fatherhood, performance, masculinity, overcoming adversity, identity, and what it takes to rebuild a man from the inside out.This episode is built for the man who wants to become stronger, clearer, and take full ownership of his life.If you’re battling mentally, struggling with direction, or trying to find your feet again, this conversation will hit home.We break down:• How men can improve their mental health• How to stay disciplined and consistent• How to build emotional strength• How to manage pressure and stress• Why faith, purpose, and brotherhood matter• How to stop drifting through life• How to rebuild confidence• Why community saves lives• How to become a better man for your family and futureThis is an episode for every man who wants to level up.Real men. Real struggles. Real solutions. Recorded live for International Men’s Health Day.#MensHealth#MensMentalHealth#AverageJoesMensCollective#InternationalMensHealthDay#MensPodcast#MensMindset#MensSupport#MensWellbeing#IronSharpensIron#MensDevelopment#MensPurpose#MensResilience👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, meetups, and exclusive content helping men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2T...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...YouTube:    / @averagejoesmenscollective  📲 Follow Us On:Instagram:   / averagejoesmenscollective  Facebook:   / averagejoesmenscollective  ⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, trauma, faith, identity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 47m
  6. Dayne Weston - Footy, Family & Faith | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Ep. 051

    11/13/2025

    Dayne Weston - Footy, Family & Faith | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Ep. 051

    Dayne Weston - Footy, Family & Faith | The Men’s Collective PodcastThis episode hits different.The boys sit down to unpack the real journey of former NRL star Dayne Weston — not just the footy career, not just the highlights reel, but the man behind it all.From a tough childhood to the brutal realities of NRL life. From injuries, pressure, and identity loss, to rebuilding his life around family, purpose, forgiveness, and faith. This is the kind of conversation men rarely hear… and even more rarely have for themselves.Wayno, Mikie, and Stevo dive into what men face when the crowd is gone and the silence gets loud. They talk fatherhood, inner battles, rebuilding confidence, the power of faith, and how a bloke finds solid ground when life pulls the rug out.It is raw. It is honest. It is the type of chat that wakes men up and reminds them that every setback carries a turning point.If you are a man who wants to grow, lead, protect, provide, and live with purpose, this episode is unmissable.Real stories. Real struggle. Real redemption.#FootyFamilyFaith#DayneWeston#AverageJoes#MensCollective#NRL#MenDoHardThings#FaithOverFear#BuildBetterMen#RealMenRealTalk#MasculineRevival👉 Join the movement:https://averagejoes.net.auExplore merch, meetups, and exclusive content helping men rise, grow, and lead with purpose.📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: https://instagram.com/averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoesmenscollective⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics relating to men’s mental health, identity, purpose, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

    2h 20m
  7. Nathan Cavaleri – The Battle, The Blues & The Breakthrough | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Ep. 050

    11/04/2025

    Nathan Cavaleri – The Battle, The Blues & The Breakthrough | The Men’s Collective Podcast | Ep. 050

    🎙️ Nathan Cavaleri – The Battle, The Blues & The Breakthrough | The Men’s Collective Podcast Welcome to a raw, no-BS conversation with Australian guitar maestro Nathan Cavaleri , the six-year-old prodigy who took over our TV screens on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, battled childhood leukaemia, toured with B.B. King, and now breaks his silence to tell the real story behind the spotlight. In this episode, Wayno, Mikie, and Jamie dig deep into Nathan’s journey from battling cancer to handling fame, to losing himself and rebuilding from the ground up. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every man’s success story lies struggle, fear, and redemption. We dive into: -How Nathan’s journey began at age five with a guitar and led to a debut album at eleven. -The battle with childhood leukaemia and how music became his survival tool. -Sudden stardom, anxiety, insomnia, and identity collapse and the comeback no one saw coming. -The mindset shift that redefined his music, mission, and purpose. -Real talk for men about resilience, fatherhood, purpose, and rediscovering yourself when life breaks you. This episode will hit home for any man who’s ever lost his spark, felt disconnected from his gift, or needed to find his way back. Nathan’s story reminds us that strength isn’t about never breaking it’s about rebuilding better. Resilience. Redemption. Reconnection. One man’s story of fighting back and finding purpose again. #MensCollectivePodcast #NathanCavaleri #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #Masculinity #MensPodcast #Identity #MusicAndHealing #Fatherhood #PurposeDrivenMen #RealMenRealTalk #AverageJoes #BetterMen 👉 Join the movement: averagejoes.net.au Explore merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose. 📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective 📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollective Facebook: Average Joes 🎸 Connect with Nathan Cavaleri: Website: nathancavaleri.com Instagram: @nathan_cavaleri ⭐ Subscribe & Review: If this episode hit home, subscribe to The Men’s Collective Podcast and drop us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Share it with a mate who needs to hear it because real men grow stronger together. ⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics related to men’s mental health, purpose, identity, and personal growth. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 54m
  8. Broken Axe - Know Your Identity or Break Trying. | The Mens Collective Podcast | Episode 049

    10/28/2025

    Broken Axe - Know Your Identity or Break Trying. | The Mens Collective Podcast | Episode 049

    Broken Axe - Know Your Identity or Break Trying. | The Mens Collective Podcast | Episode 049 Every man is built for a purpose, but when he starts swinging at life out of character, things break. In this hard-hitting episode, Wayno, Mikie, and Stevo sit down to talk about what happens when men forget who they are and start forcing themselves into roles they were never designed for. The conversation cuts deep into identity, purpose, and pressure—how easily men trade design for demand, showing up as who they think they should be instead of who they truly are. This is not another feel-good podcast. It’s a forge — a place where men get stripped back and challenged. The boys talk openly about burnout, misplaced strength, comparison, and how modern life can break a man when he’s not living aligned with his true design. If you’ve ever felt like you’re grinding hard but getting nowhere, strong in all the wrong areas but weak in what really matters, this episode will speak straight to you. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and get ready for a conversation that’ll challenge what you believe about identity, masculinity, and what it really means to be a man today. Discover what happens when men stop pretending and start living as they were designed. #AxesArentHammers#SelfHelp#MensHealth#MensPodcast#BuiltNotBroken#Masculine#Masculinity#RealMenRealTalk#LeadProvideProtect#ModernMasculinity#MenWithPurpose 👉 Join the movement at averagejoes.net.au — explore our merch, local meetups, and exclusive content designed to help men rise, grow, and lead with purpose. 📺 Watch On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25atM2TRH06ePccTzrl5kWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/average-joes-men-s-collective/id1704231661YouTube: https://youtube.com/@averagejoesmenscollective 📲 Follow Us On:Instagram: @averagejoesmenscollectiveFacebook: Average Joes ⚠️ Please Note:The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, not any organisation. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and may include explicit language or sensitive topics related to men’s identity, masculinity, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

    1h 26m
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The Men’s Collective Podcast is raw unfiltered conversation for men ready to protect, provide, and lead. Real talk on masculinity, mindset, discipline, purpose, fatherhood, leadership, confidence, relationships, brotherhood, mental toughness, resilience, success, self-improvement, growth, accountability, clarity, focus, strength, courage, integrity, motivation, determination, and life. Hosted by Wayne Taylor and the Average Joes, this podcast challenges men to be strong, take ownership, master their life, embrace purpose, face challenges head-on and be better men...with a few laughs!

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