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Helping men grow by doing the work that matters. 

  1. JAN 30

    How Can Men Build Their Resilience

    Send us a text Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    49 min

  2. JAN 23

    Why Your Ego Isn't The Enemy

    Send us a text When most men think about ego, they think arrogance or insecurity. But the real issue isn’t having an ego — it’s having an unhealthy one. In this episode of The Work, I explore how an insecure ego drives stress, defensiveness, and relationship struggles, often without you realising it. We cover what the ego really is, how it forms, why it becomes rigid, and how awareness, mental flexibility, and connection help you build a healthier relationship with yourself. This isn’t about getting rid of your ego. It’s about learning how to work with it — so it stops running your life in the background. This is the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    24 min

  3. JAN 16

    5 Signs You're Growing As a Man

    Send us a text Growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Often, it shows up quietly in how you think, communicate, and take responsibility for your life. In this episode of The Work with James Shireby, James explores five subtle but powerful signs that you’re genuinely growing as a man. We cover: Why learning to ask rather than assume is a sign of maturityHow having difficult conversations builds trust and stronger relationshipsWhat it really means to invest your time and energy into what mattersThe difference between being driven by growth versus being led by egoHow to reconcile the paradox of being content while still wanting more from yourself This episode is for men who are reflective, values-led, and committed to doing the inner work — not for perfection, but for clarity, fulfilment, and self-respect. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly moving forward or just staying busy, this conversation will help you recalibrate. This is the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    21 min

  4. JAN 9

    How to Understand Your Values

    Send us a text Here’s How to Get Clear on Your Values (And Why It Matters More Than Ever) In a world full of noise, pressure, and endless choice, many men feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected — even when life looks good on the outside. In this episode of The Work, James explores one of the most important questions a man can ask: What’s worth caring about? You’ll learn why a lack of values clarity often sits beneath stress, dissatisfaction, and burnout — and how values act as an inner compass, helping you cut through distractions and make decisions that actually feel right. In this episode, we cover: Why modern life makes it harder than ever to know what truly mattersWhat values really are (and what they’re not)The subtle signs you’re living out of alignment7 powerful questions to help uncover what matters most to youWhy a values-based life isn’t about comfort — but meaning, integrity, and fulfilment This isn’t about motivation or quick fixes. It’s about living with intention, setting boundaries, and taking responsibility for the man you’re becoming. If you’re tired of drifting, chasing the wrong goals, or feeling emotionally led rather than values led — this episode will help you realign. This is the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    44 min

  5. JAN 2

    How To Find and Build Your Purpose

    Send us a text Purpose isn’t something you suddenly find. It’s something you build. In this episode of The Work, James explores why so many men feel stuck, restless, or unfulfilled — even when life looks “fine” on the surface. The issue usually isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s a lack of meaning. You’ll learn why waiting for clarity keeps you stuck, how comfort and distraction quietly drain your energy, and why purpose is created through responsibility, values, and aligned action. This episode is for men who want more meaning and fulfilment in their life and are ready to stop waiting and start moving in a direction that matters. Purpose doesn’t make life easier. It makes it meaningful. This is the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    21 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    The hidden cost of not growing

    Send us a text Growth has a cost. It’s uncomfortable. Inconvenient. And it asks you to face parts of yourself you’d rather avoid. But here’s what most men never stop to consider: not growing costs far more than growth ever will. In this episode of The Work, I explore the hidden cost of staying the same — and why so many men feel stuck, tired, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied despite “doing everything right.” We talk about how life’s chapters change, and how each one demands a new version of you — more patient, more resilient, more emotionally aware. When that growth doesn’t happen, you end up trying to live a new chapter with an old identity — and that’s where the real struggle begins. You’ll hear about the subtle signs that a man has stopped growing, why the cost shows up in your peace, your relationships, and your potential, and why growth can feel lonely even when you’re moving in the right direction. This episode isn’t about dramatic transformations or overnight breakthroughs. It’s about awareness. Honesty. And taking responsibility for the next step you already know you need to take. Because the cost of growing is discomfort. But the cost of not growing… is your life. If you’re a man who wants more from himself — more clarity, more connection, more purpose — this episode is for you. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    34 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    5 things that will f**k up your mental wellbeing

    Send us a text In this episode of The Work, James breaks down five things that quietly destroy a man’s mental wellbeing without him even realising it. It’s not always the big life events that pull you off track — it’s the small daily habits, the environments you tolerate, and the pressures you keep carrying. You’ll learn why: • the wrong people drain your energy • negative media overload hijacks your nervous system • poor nutrition affects your mood and clarity • lack of movement weakens your resilience • overcommitting leads to burnout and disconnect This episode is a reminder that your mental fitness is built through the choices you make every single day. If you want to feel stronger, clearer and more grounded — start here. Tune in, take something from it, and do the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    38 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    The Real Answers Every Man Needs

    Send us a text In this episode of The Work, James breaks down one of the biggest reasons men stay stuck: trying to fix problems they haven’t taken the time to understand. Most men jump straight into action — solutions, strategies, quick wins — without ever looking beneath the surface. And it’s why the same frustrations, habits, and emotional patterns keep repeating. James explores what’s really going on underneath the struggle: • slipping into blame or a quiet victim mindset • avoiding uncomfortable truths • old wounds still shaping your behaviour • responsibility you haven’t fully taken • a lack of clarity around your values • or simply not knowing how to tolerate discomfort well This episode is an invitation to pause, get curious, and understand yourself on a deeper level. Because real change doesn’t start with fixing the outside — it starts with understanding the inside. If you feel like you’ve been doing a lot but not moving forward, this conversation will help you see why… and show you where to start. Tune in, look beneath the surface, and keep doing the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

    22 min
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Helping men grow by doing the work that matters. 

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  • Creator
    James Shireby
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Explicit
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