In this episode, Martin Brossman shares a personal story about undergoing cataract surgery and how shifting his perspective helped reduce anxiety and give him a sense of control. As someone naturally squeamish and uncomfortable with medical procedures, Martin explains how choosing to see the experience as an opportunity to assist the surgeon and remain mentally curious reframed the situation. He connects this mindset to other life challenges—like riding a roller coaster—where adopting a useful perspective, even if not entirely "true," can reduce stress and build resilience. The episode emphasizes the power of mindset when facing unavoidable, uncomfortable tasks and encourages listeners to choose perspectives that serve them well.

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Released on the final day of Men’s Health Month, this episode features an excerpt from a powerful conversation with Tom Golden about how men heal. You can listen to the full discussion by searching The Martin Brossman Show on YouTube, YouTube Music, or by visiting TheMartinBrossmanShow.com.

Explore more of my men’s work on my YouTube channel, Finding Our Fire: youtube.com/@findingourfire.

Stay tuned for my upcoming book: Taboo: The Lost Codes of Men

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Working in retail or the restaurant industry? Then you know—anyone can walk through that door. When I managed a RadioShack, our inside joke was: "If they can walk in, they will."

Dealing with the public teaches you resilience, fast thinking, and emotional intelligence—skills no book can fully prepare you for. In this episode, I share how applying principles from Aikido helped me navigate high-conflict situations with grace, leading to recognition from IBM and Governor Hunt.

This episode includes real stories from the frontlines and tips for keeping your cool under pressure. Want more? Explore my full “Embracing Conflict” training at martinbrossmanspeaks.com.

Leave your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear how you’ve handled your own customer challenges.

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Today is Memorial Day, May 26, 2025

This is the kind of conversation you'll want to listen to on a long drive—an organic, unscripted exchange between two people who have known and inspired each other for years. It offers an authentic glimpse into our experiences with men’s work over time. This isn’t meant to be a definitive guide but rather a thought-provoking discussion to spark reflection.

The full video version: https://youtu.be/KUvcjOPy1k8?si=3G9GDKiZwlRlP6Hj

My 1st Men’s book: Finding Our Fire - Enhancing men's connection to heart, passion and strength https://a.co/d/e9cY2bJ - The book Fred mentioned in the video:

Just the Questions! Drawn from the book Finding Our Fire - A 4X6" paperback pocket book https://www.lulu.com/shop/martin-brossman/just-the-questions-drawn-from-the-book-finding-our-fire-a-4x6-paperback-pocket-book/paperback/product-14mdpn2.html

Tom Golden’s book: The Way Men Heal https://a.co/d/fIVoPzT and subscribe to my Men’s Work YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@findingourfire/featured

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About this show: Many years ago I realized that i had built my identity around being "confused" and "broken," and I often compensated for it with humor and other things. Now I see those compensations as tools to use vs them using me. I went through deep personal development work, a divorce, and periods of depression. Eventually, I realized that if I wanted a different life, I had to change my identity. I created a mission for myself: to become a catalyst who helps people live meaningful lives.

Along the way, I used various strategies to shift my mindset. I learned to associate more with acknowledgments than with failures, and I committed to creating and living from a new identity. I also had to confront challenges like dealing with ADD, feeling disconnected from my body, and learning the importance of being fully present in the moment. Biofeedback training, participating in men’s groups, and developing what I call a "compassionate observer" were all critical parts of my journey.

I’ve come to believe that the challenges I faced in childhood, though painful, were actually gifts. They helped me become a more intuitive and effective coach. I place a strong emphasis on understanding people's "model of the world" and focus my coaching on creating minimum change for maximum return on investment over time. In the end, I’ve found that living from a mission naturally fuels my own ongoing personal development.

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This podcast explores the fear, exhilaration, and personal transformation that come with reinventing yourself for a more meaningful future. This is a longer show.

After a recent session with a client, I was reminded just how powerful the present moment can be when I’m fully focused on helping someone. That experience inspired me to create this podcast, where I’ll share some of the tips and insights that clients have found helpful over the years.

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A conversation I had with ChatGPT about how we are becoming more and more overwhelmed with the number of new distinctions in our world.

What to hear your views! The video version https://youtu.be/1Z8fjTHNq5s

Our offering in AI Consulting Services https://www.martinbrossmanandassociates.com/ai-consulting-training-and-projects/

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