Coffee With Dan

Dan Meredith
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Welcome to my world, where action beats perfection, bullsh*t gets called out, and you finally get the kick up the arse you need to win at life AND business. Author of How To Be F*cking Awesome* and How To Be F*cking Happy, Dan Meredith brings you raw, real, no-fluff wisdom that actually gets results. No airy-fairy boll*cks. No gatekeeping. Just brutally honest, laugh-out-loud content that helps you: 🚀 Get sh*t done 💪 Build resilience, tenacity & confidence 🎯 Create a business and a life that actually makes you happy 📈 Grow faster with less overthinking 🙌 Live on YOUR terms Expect rants, raves, real talk, lessons from the trenches, and practical-as-hell tools you can use today. Oh, and the odd motorbike and boxing, pizza reference, and sweary pep talk too. If you’re done with playing small and ready to be f*****g awesome and happy, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe and let’s go.

  1. 1d ago

    43: Good Men, Masculinity & the Internet Problem

    There are some conversations where you know before you start that someone on the internet is probably going to get pissed off. This might be one of them. Matt Hall is back with me and we're talking about masculinity, being a man in 2026, and why a lot of genuinely decent blokes seem to have absolutely no f*****g idea what they're supposed to be anymore. Because somewhere along the way, masculinity itself seems to have become a dirty word. And yes, there are bad men doing bad things. There are predatory men, abusive men and absolute bellends who deserve to be called out for their behaviour. We're not defending them. We're talking about the other blokes. The decent men trying to navigate relationships, dating, work, family and life without accidentally finding themselves labelled a misogynist because they said the wrong thing, approached someone at the wrong time or had an opinion that didn't fit neatly into one side of the internet. We get into what healthy masculinity actually looks like, why strength and emotional intelligence aren't opposites, the importance of purpose, dating when nobody seems to know the rules anymore, traditional roles, modern relationships and why the loudest people online probably aren't representative of most people in the real world. There's also a story involving a woman, a massive suitcase and me discovering that apparently offering to carry something up the stairs is now considerably more complicated than it used to be. Ultimately, this isn't an episode about men versus women. It's two blokes trying to work out what being a good man actually means. And I think the answer is probably much simpler than the internet would have us believe. Don't be a dick. Treat people well. Protect the people you love. Be strong enough to step up when you're needed and emotionally intelligent enough to know when strength isn't what's required. You're going to f**k it up occasionally. We all do. Just keep trying to be a better human. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why we're talking about masculinity 03:41 – Has masculinity automatically become “toxic”? 06:29 – Toxic masculinity, misandry and internet extremes 09:58 – Where did nuance disappear to? 12:23 – Are good men becoming lost? 13:17 – Dan, a suitcase and the most confusing interaction ever 16:21 – Men don't know what they're supposed to do anymore 18:42 – Dating apps, rejection and the six-foot problem 21:25 – Bad men vs good men who get things wrong 24:00 – Young men, purpose and finding your place 27:04 – Get off the internet and talk to actual humans 28:34 – Why people who disagree can still get on 32:04 – What does healthy masculinity look like in 2026? 34:13 – Why men need purpose 37:34 – Money, muscles and feeling “good enough” 39:41 – Relationships don't need to follow gender rules 42:40 – A simple test for whether you're being a dick 44:55 – Traditional relationships are okay too 46:00 – Successful women, masculinity and wanting a man to lead 48:32 – Are online narratives getting in the way of relationships? 50:19 – Providing, protecting and positive masculinity 52:32 – The silent majority 54:39 – Most people are actually decent 56:11 – Grace, real conversations and being a good human

  2. Aug 7

    42: The Most Unhinged Productivity Advice Ever

    Some people need another motivational quote. Some people need a kick up the arse. This episode is for the second group. Jay and I get into why some of the biggest breakthroughs in business, fitness and life don't come from being more disciplined... they come from doing something completely ridiculous for a short period of time. We're talking strategic insanity. The kind of temporary obsession that gets you unstuck, forces momentum and changes your standards forever. From flying 5,000 miles for a coffee... ...to parking your car 15 minutes away... ...to Google Alerts reminding you that people your age die every single day... Yes, it gets weird. Along the way we cover: Why consistency is still king.When "normal" effort simply isn't enough.How raising your standards changes everything.Arnold Schwarzenegger's obsession with growing his calves.The danger of pathetic volume.Why most people massively underestimate what "a lot" actually looks like.The Hit List 100 strategy.How to create urgency without waiting for motivation.If you've been stuck in the same place for months... This episode might be exactly the shove you need. Timestamps00:00 - Going completely unhinged 01:00 - Flying 5,000 miles for one coffee 02:30 - Fear beats motivation 03:40 - Dan's ridiculous five-week transformation 05:20 - Extreme work ethic and its rewards 06:00 - The entrepreneur who disappeared for nine months 08:20 - Sell your car... seriously? 09:50 - When consistency isn't enough anymore 11:00 - Posting content like a lunatic 12:45 - Arnold Schwarzenegger's calf obsession 14:15 - Why your standards might be pathetic 17:20 - Kangaroos, calves and chaos 18:00 - Audit your life properly 19:00 - Why this year might need to suck 20:30 - Google's most unhinged motivational tool 24:20 - Getting your kids to keep you accountable 28:50 - The Hit List 100 strategy 31:10 - Do 100 of the thing that scares you 32:50 - Final challenge: go be unhinged

  3. Jul 31

    41: How Hard Do You Want It?

    Some people will tell you to slow down. Others will tell you to grind harder. The truth? It depends where you are. In this episode, Matt Hall and I get into a conversation that started because we were both talking about summer... and came at it from completely different angles. Matt's taking six weeks off. I'm doubling down. On paper, that sounds like a disagreement. In reality, we ended up talking about something much bigger. What kind of business are you actually trying to build? One that traps you into working forever... Or one that gives you the choice? We talk about hustle culture, burnout, taking holidays, building systems, earning the right to slow down and why so many online entrepreneurs have completely unrealistic expectations about what success actually looks like. Along the way we also cover: Why "work harder" isn't always the answer.When you absolutely should grind.Why business should eventually give you freedom.The problem with social media's version of success.Why neither of us believes in fake work-life balance.How to build a business you don't need a holiday from.Why peace matters more than happiness. Whether you're feeling burnt out... Or guilty for slowing down... This episode will probably challenge the way you think about work. Timestamps00:00 - Beefy sweat and the world's worst crisp flavour 01:05 - Why this conversation started 02:30 - Matt's controversial "take six weeks off" post 04:00 - Have you actually earned a break? 06:30 - The difference between hustling and strategy 08:00 - £187k launches and what those numbers really mean 09:30 - Social media's distorted view of success 11:00 - The years of hard work nobody talks about 13:00 - Building recurring revenue 15:00 - Creating a business you don't need a holiday from 18:00 - Happiness vs peace 20:30 - Why business can become your hobby 23:00 - Why taking time off creates better ideas 25:30 - Loving your work without becoming consumed by it 28:00 - Dan's favourite hobby: derailing people's Facebook posts 31:00 - ADHD, boredom and needing to stay stimulated 37:00 - Learning how to slow your mind down 42:30 - What kind of business are you really building? 46:00 - Internet arguments and social media outrage 49:00 - Final thoughts on working hard vs working smart

  4. Jul 17

    40: The Power Of Community

    Most people think they need more motivation. More discipline. A better strategy. Sometimes... You just need better people around you. In this episode, Jay and I talk about something that's become more important than ever... Community. Not the fluffy, motivational kind. Real communities. The people who tell you to get back on track when you've disappeared. The people who celebrate your wins without making it about themselves. The people who remind you who you are when you've forgotten. Whether it's business, fitness, gaming, boxing, parenthood or just life in general, we've both realised the same thing... Doing everything on your own is overrated. We talk about why so many people isolate themselves when they're struggling, why accountability works far better than relying on motivation, and why some of the best friendships either of us have came from complete strangers on the internet. Along the way we also cover: Why purpose and community are two of the biggest predictors of happiness and longevity.The difference between taking from a community and contributing to one.Why consistency always beats intensity.How online communities became real-life friendships.The simple weekly habit Jay is using inside his new community.Why asking for help is often the strongest thing you can do.The biggest mistake people make when trying to improve their lives. One thing that really stood out... Most people think they need more information. In reality, they usually just need people who won't let them quit. If you've been trying to do everything alone... This one's for you. In this episode00:00 - Why this conversation matters now more than ever 01:00 - Jay's new Thrive at 40 community 02:10 - Why purpose and community increase happiness 03:00 - The lone wolf myth 04:00 - Gaming communities and finding lifelong friends 05:30 - Why every interest has a community 06:45 - Accountability vs motivation 08:15 - The power of not disappearing after a setback 10:00 - Dan's Coffee With Dan burnout post 12:00 - Why strangers often become your biggest supporters 13:30 - Success leaves clues 15:00 - Why people disappear when things get hard 17:00 - The boring habits that actually change lives 18:30 - Why consistency always wins 20:00 - Finding your people online 22:00 - Building friendships offline 24:00 - Boxing, gyms and meeting people later in life 26:00 - Why showing up matters more than confidence 28:00 - Being vulnerable enough to ask for help 30:00 - Give more than you take 32:00 - Scarcity vs abundance 33:30 - Marks & Spencer somehow gets mentioned again 35:00 - Stop trying to fix everyone 36:30 - Why people often just need someone to listen 38:00 - Final thoughts on finding your people

  5. Jul 10

    39: The Lie That's Keeping You Stuck

    If you've ever caught yourself saying... "I'll do it when things calm down." "I'm just not feeling motivated today." "Now isn't the right time." ...this episode is for you. Matt and I got into a conversation about excuses, discipline and why so many people end up talking themselves out of the life they actually want. Now before anyone starts shouting at us... We're not talking about genuine burnout, mental health struggles or life kicking you square in the teeth. We've both been there. What we're talking about is all the little conversations we have with ourselves every single day that slowly pull us away from the things we say matter. Because here's the uncomfortable truth... Excuses nearly always sound reasonable. In fact, most of them are. The problem is they don't move your life forward. We talk about why hard work has somehow become a dirty phrase online, why comfort quietly keeps people stuck, how social media has made complaining fashionable, and why waiting until you feel like doing something is one of the quickest ways to stay exactly where you are. Along the way we also get into: Why turning forty-five has made me think differently about time.The danger of putting emotion ahead of action.Why your future self is relying on the decisions you're making today.What happened after one of the hardest periods of my life.Why successful people still spend huge chunks of their day doing things they don't particularly want to do.The difference between having a valid reason and using it as an excuse.Matt also shares one of my favourite lines we've had on the podcast: "Put action on a pedestal, not emotion." Simple. Brilliant. True. If you're waiting to feel motivated before you start... You might be waiting forever. Sometimes you simply have to crack on. In this episode00:00 - Birthday reflections and getting older 02:45 - Why life feels more peaceful with age 04:40 - The topic: excuses and doing what needs doing 06:05 - Why hard work isn't the enemy 07:00 - "Put action on a pedestal, not emotion" 08:45 - Why momentum beats motivation 10:00 - How badly do you actually want it? 12:00 - The conversations we have with ourselves every day 14:00 - Why growth requires doing things you don't enjoy 15:30 - Has modern life become too comfortable? 18:10 - Why business has never been easier than it is today 20:30 - Dan's dad, phone boxes and what real graft looked like 23:00 - Hard work vs smart work 25:00 - Every excuse is probably valid... now what? 27:00 - The danger of comfort zones 30:00 - Success doesn't magically make you happy 33:00 - Why the destination never feels how you imagined 35:00 - Imagine someone's watching your day 36:30 - Showing up when life falls apart 39:15 - Why the hardest seasons often create the biggest breakthroughs 42:30 - "When you pass the blame, you pass the power." 44:00 - Final thoughts: stop waiting and start moving

  6. Jul 3

    38: Growing Old (Dis)gracefully

    We were supposed to be talking about getting older. Instead, we somehow ended up discussing Marks & Spencer, Amazon purchases we definitely didn't need, why your back can go while painting a deck, and the strange point in life where staying home genuinely sounds like the better option. But underneath all the piss-taking, there was actually something worth talking about. Getting older isn't nearly as bad as people make out. You stop caring about impressing people. You stop pretending to enjoy things you don't. You realise you don't need twenty mates, just a handful of good ones. You become a lot more protective of your time, your energy and where you spend your limited supply of f***s. Laura talks about changing careers and identities, why she finally stopped worrying about what other people expected from her, and why she's perfectly happy not having children despite everyone else's opinions. We also get into why making friends gets easier and harder at the same time, why we're both strangely obsessed with M&S these days, and why getting older might actually be one of the best things that ever happens to you. Turns out growing older isn't about giving up. It's about finally becoming comfortable being yourself. If you've ever caught yourself getting excited about new pillows, quality cotton clothing or a quiet Friday night... Congratulations. You're one of us now. Follow Dan Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Follow Laura Instagram: @laura_evolvedher Coffee With Dan New episodes every week. Timestamps00:00 - Laura accidentally joins looking naked 01:30 - Why getting older is actually a privilege 03:00 - The unexpected joy of Marks & Spencer 04:45 - When fabric quality suddenly matters 08:20 - How easily we injure ourselves now 10:00 - Keeping up with technology as you age 12:15 - Learning new skills instead of resisting change 14:15 - Why saying "no" gets easier every year 15:00 - "I'm enjoying my mortgage tonight" 16:00 - Amazon, bargains and buying things you don't need 18:30 - Good programmes vs background programmes 21:45 - Why we genuinely care less what people think 23:30 - Dating when you're older 24:30 - Bigger problems bring better perspective 27:00 - The friendships that actually last 29:00 - Choosing not to have children 31:00 - GCSEs, pressure and things that don't matter anymore 32:00 - Failure becomes less frightening 34:30 - Is it harder to take risks when you're older? 36:00 - You're never too old to reinvent yourself 39:00 - Why confidence changes with age 40:45 - Wishing people insignificance 42:00 - Your supply of f***s is limited 44:00 - Laura's new identity and evolving over time 45:30 - Final thoughts

  7. Jun 26

    37:Man To Man: Why We Don't Ask For Help

    We've all done it. Tried to carry everything ourselves. Not because we enjoy suffering, but because we don't want to be a burden. We don't want to inconvenience anyone. We don't want people thinking we can't cope. Turns out that's bollocks. Recently, I had a launch coming up. We'd done the work. We'd built the thing. We'd spent months getting everything ready. Then Sarah asked me a very simple question. "Why haven't you asked your mates to help?" Because they're my mates. I didn't want to be "that bloke" who only gets in touch when he wants something. So she made me do it. I messaged ten friends. All ten said yes. Not only that, they went above and beyond. Some of the emails they wrote about me genuinely caught me off guard. It also made me realise something. Every time we refuse to ask for help, we're often stopping someone else from doing something kind. Matt and I also get into why so many men would rather chew their own arm off than admit they're struggling. Why being "self-made" is complete b******t. Why your mates probably care more than you think they do. And why asking for help doesn't make you weak. It makes you human. If you're the sort of person who always says "I'm fine" when you're anything but... I reckon this one's worth an hour of your time. Follow Dan Meredith Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Follow Matt Hall Instagram: @matthallofficial Contact the podcast coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com

  8. Jun 19

    36: Dan's Birthday Message

    This week's episode is a little different. No guest. No business breakdown. No marketing strategy. Just Dan. As he turns 46. Looking back over the last year, Dan shares some honest reflections on one of the most challenging periods of his adult life, what helped him get through it, and why he's now happier, calmer and more at peace than he's ever been. From heartbreak and rebuilding, to asking for help, leaning on friends, rediscovering joy and learning how to stop carrying everything alone, this is a conversation about what happens when life punches you in the mouth and how you find your way back. Dan also reflects on: The unexpected success of How To Be F*****g AwesomeBuilding Coffee With Dan into a global communityWhy asking for help changed everythingLearning to say no without feeling guiltyThe difference between 36-year-old Dan and 46-year-old DanWhy most people wait too long to be themselvesGaming, Space Marine 2 and finding joy in unexpected placesThe importance of good people during difficult timesWhy action is the antidote to overthinkingThe advice Dan wishes more people would followThis isn't a lesson in business. It's a lesson in being human. And if you're currently going through a difficult season, Dan shares a reminder that sometimes all you need to do is keep showing up, keep doing the basics, and trust that eventually you'll feel like yourself again. Because one day, often when you least expect it, you wake up and realise you're okay. Follow Dan Meredith Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Join Coffee With Dan Facebook: Coffee With Dan Contact The Podcast coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Welcome to Dan's birthday episode 01:00 - Turning 46 and getting older 03:00 - The difficult year nobody really saw 05:00 - When life changes overnight 07:00 - Getting through tough times using the basics 09:00 - Exercise, routine and finding small moments of joy 11:00 - Why Space Marine 2 became more important than people realise 13:00 - The power of asking for help 15:00 - The surprising number of people willing to help 17:00 - Why doing everything alone is a mistake 19:00 - Looking back at How To Be F*****g Awesome 22:00 - What Dan thought would happen when he wrote the book 24:00 - Building Coffee With Dan by accident 26:00 - Creating a community where people belong 29:00 - Being yourself and attracting the right people 31:00 - Why Dan isn't actually an extrovert 33:00 - Recovering after events and speaking gigs 35:00 - The biggest mistake Dan has made 38:00 - Learning to say no 41:00 - Drinking, partying and growing up 44:00 - Why stopping drinking changed everything 46:00 - Confidence, self-belief and backing yourself 49:00 - Action versus overthinking 52:00 - The one lesson Dan wishes more people understood 54:00 - Final birthday reflections

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Welcome to my world, where action beats perfection, bullsh*t gets called out, and you finally get the kick up the arse you need to win at life AND business. Author of How To Be F*cking Awesome* and How To Be F*cking Happy, Dan Meredith brings you raw, real, no-fluff wisdom that actually gets results. No airy-fairy boll*cks. No gatekeeping. Just brutally honest, laugh-out-loud content that helps you: 🚀 Get sh*t done 💪 Build resilience, tenacity & confidence 🎯 Create a business and a life that actually makes you happy 📈 Grow faster with less overthinking 🙌 Live on YOUR terms Expect rants, raves, real talk, lessons from the trenches, and practical-as-hell tools you can use today. Oh, and the odd motorbike and boxing, pizza reference, and sweary pep talk too. If you’re done with playing small and ready to be f*****g awesome and happy, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe and let’s go.

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  • Creator
    Dan Meredith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Dan Meredith

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