Empowered AF Podcast

In today’s episode, Mark talks about steps to stop feeling sorry for yourself after an emotional event. There is a clear distinction between an empowered man, and a little boy parading around as a man, spending his days feeling sorry for himself. Mark demands that empowered men dust themselves off after getting knocked down, and urge themselves to aggressively seek out solutions to their problems. You can’t control what happens to you, but you sure as hell can control how you choose to respond. Are you an empowered man who refuses to give up? Can you truly say that about yourself?

“If you don’t stop feeling sorry for yourself, you’re going to be sorry later on in life.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode

– Once you understand your value as a man and husband, all of the things you go through end up being put to the side. You will own your shit as a man and be okay.

– You are not in the right mindset to be working with us if you can’t recognize that you have to be constantly working on yourself.

– The only way to move forward is to get out of your own head, get out of your own way and invest in yourself and take action.

– Get violent with the problem and find the solution. Rise to the empowerment that is in you and stop settling for things that are beneath you.

– Empowered men do not get knocked to the floor and feel sorry for themselves. They get up and keep on throwing punches and finding solutions.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

It doesn’t matter how far along you are in the journey of becoming an empowered man, we all have areas we struggle with. Today’s episode is about taking massive action to create momentum for yourself to improve your life. Mark gets real and personal about a time in his own life where NOT taking massive action caused him to miss out on an opportunity to enjoy something he loves. Fear of committing to a process, or taking an action is what a lot of you are struggling with right now. You have to lean into the process and commit to it in order to experience success and personal growth. At the end of the process, you will truly feel like you have won your confidence, freedom, and life back. You already have the tools you need to succeed. It’s already inside you. 

“The solution is inside of you. The solution is already here. The thing you are missing is the massive action it takes to win.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode

– Mark tells personal anecdotes about a time he needed to take MASSIVE ACTION to fully immerse, and enjoy himself in an experience.

– You have EVERYTHING you already need inside of you to change your life and RECLAIM your power.

– Taking MASSIVE action begins a wave of momentum that will PROPEL you becoming an empowered man.

– You have everything you need to create waves of MOMENTUM that can save you, your marriage, and your life to get you OFF the couch and live your life again.

– IF you are in a place where you need to manufacture momentum, reach out to the team so you can have the things you desire

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

Do you feel like you are always searching for someone to join your pity party? Do you feel like you carry shame on your shoulders? You are not alone if you feel victimized by what has happened to you in your life. With three quick changes to your mindset, you can transform from VICTIM to EMPOWERED AF. In today’s episode, Mark leads you through small tweaks to help change your mindset. Three major mindset shifts are all that stands between you and being an empowered man, taking charge of your life and circumstances.

“The most successful guys I deal with have learned they are not victims of their circumstance. ”

– Mark Santiago

 

In This Episode

– So many men experience abuse or traumatization, but the MOST successful men don’t let their experiences DEFINE them.

– If you find yourself viewing everything from the lens of defeat, you are victimizing YOUR life. But the most EMPOWERED and influential men view everything through the lens of what is possible.

– Victims pull everyone into their pity party, forcing them to pick sides and justify their weakness. Empowered men don’t make excuses, they look for a solution.

– The world is not out to get you– stop victimizing yourself. Empowered men SEEK out opportunities to consistently grow without making excuses. They take EXTREME ownership of their decisions despite everything the world throws at them.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

If you’re a guy whose health has fallen by the wayside, you’re not alone or hopeless. When relationship difficulties strike, many men will either exercise excessively in order to “save” the marriage, or they’ll be paralyzed with grief to the point of overeating. Whichever group you find yourself in, remember this: You deserve and can get healthy for YOU, no one else. In this new episode, Mark sits down with fitness coach, Thomas Miller, about the techniques and mindfulness tricks to take back your health. They cover the CRUCIAL mindset shift for breaking the cycle of excess, the KEY reason why so many new commitments fail despite the man’s “motivation”, and Thomas’s no-nonsense 3-Step plan that uses mindfulness to make changes that can and WILL stick.

“Health and weight loss are more about identity than anything. Whether your identity is an athlete or someone who’s 100 pounds overweight, you eat and exercise to that identity.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– For so many men enduring divorce or other relationship struggles, their own health is one of the first things to go. However, it’s not a death sentence! If you can remember how powerful THIS emotion is during the difficult times, you’ll break the cycle and make PERMANENT change.

– If your tendency is to go into problem-solving mode AS SOON as you notice an issue, hold off. Taking massive action toward a problem may be what you need, but before you commit to anything, you need to realize WHY so many men fall short of their expectations and quit, time after time.

– In the heat of divorce or relationship strife, men will either default to obsessive weight loss or comforting weight gain. The emotions men feel here are no joke, but in order to escape the grip of panic and think long-term again, listen to Thomas’s 3-Step plan to get started.

– Looking for a nutrition plan that you can actually stick to? It includes the do’s and don’ts that most of us already know, but the MAGIC lies in THESE mindfulness techniques that will reprogram your mind to see food as FUEL, not comfort.

Connect with Thomas:

– Website: http://daddydeadlifts.com/

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

No matter how determined you may be to change your life or marriage, it only takes hesitation and a lack of ownership to halt any progress. In the end, YOU are your biggest hindrance to your growth. In this new episode, Mark lays out the BIG difference between men who live in the past versus work toward the future, how to see your future as an investment and not just “buying change”, and what women are looking for in a TRULY empowered leader. Once you’re finally out of your own way, NO one can stop you!

“Once you realize that you can’t escape you, you have to get out of your own way and level up your expectations.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– If you’re serious about making a change and NOT just pussyfooting around it, then remember THIS KEY difference between living in the past versus working for the future.

– The journey to change yourself may be an emotional one, but if you forget WHY you need to put your money where your mouth is, you’ll be left feeling small no matter how big your wallet is.

– Before you write off improving yourself as just “spending money”, keep THIS real world analogy in mind to shift your focus away from spending and TOWARD investing, forever.

– Being a true leader for your wife is more than abs or money. Being confident and sexy is a man who tells her this CRUCIAL thing about their future, no matter the circumstances, and prioritizes ACTION over words.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

When the temptation to “fix” a situation fires up in you, STOP. Most men are hard-wired to react to problems with a solution, but that “solution” is doomed from the start. In this new episode, Mark lays out the FUNDAMENTAL difference between “fixers” and true leaders, highlighting why KNOWING your problems is MUCH more important than “fixing” them. Mark covers WHY fixing things is such a bad approach, TWO simple words to help you ground yourself in stressful situations, and the REAL reason you want to fix everything and how to anticipate issues BEFORE any damage is done.

“Men, we are good at fixing shit, but your wife is NOT something that needs to be fixed. Leaders are anticipators who anticipate problems and lead from humility, whereas fixers only react to problems out of fear.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– Most men are HARD-wired to be “fixers”, but once you get WHY fixing often does more harm than good, you’ll begin to see TRUE improvement in yourself AND your relationship.

– Let’s be honest: The temptation to “fix” your wife has NOTHING to do with her, and you NEED to understand the KEY reason you react to problems instead of anticipating them.

– If you want to make the switch from fixer to leader, listen to Mark break down his THREE steps to expose your insecurities and lead from a place of strength—it all starts with stopping THIS toxic behavior.

– Before you react out of desperation, remember these TWO simple words, take a breath, and remind yourself that you need to practice THIS if you want to lead from strength.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

When it comes to dealing with divorce, men want the QUICK and EASY way forward. But it often leads them ROBBED of everything they worked hard for. Sometimes, it can also leave them mentally and emotionally BATTERED. David Pisarra joins Mark in today’s episode to talk about how an EMPOWERED man should prepare for divorce and not come out empty-handed. They tackle all the legal concerns that need careful attention before proceeding to the court, how to SHELTER your ASSETS, how to present yourself on paper, and all the important details to EQUIP and EMPOWER you in your legal battle. 

“Men just want to come in and bulldoze everything, they don’t wanna face the pain. But the key thing in divorce is long term strategy.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– Do you want to know how an empowered man deals with divorce? Simple, he doesn’t deal! Learn the STRATEGIC ACTIONS you need to take to proceed slowly but SURELY. 

– The “locker room talk” is no longer accepted in the greater public eye and can lead to traps set by your Ex’s legal team; the fact is, men simply don’t know their rights. Hear from David how you can PROTECT yourself before it happens and when it happens.

– There are tell-tale signs you NEED to watch out for that tell you you’re about to get divorced. Spot those alarming signs and SAVE yourself from trouble – financially and figuratively! 

– “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” and a truly empowered man knows this by heart. But how can you PREPARE when you still haven’t come to terms with reality? Find out how to shake a man past the DENIAL phase of a divorce.

 

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Connect with David Pisarra:

– Website: https://mensfamilylaw.com/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpisarra

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

For all this talk of “empowering” yourself, what does it ACTUALLY mean to make that change? We all live with shame and insecurities, but too many men fall into habits of scapegoating and absorbing information as a distraction from their problems, especially when their life is turning sideways. If you want to become that EMPOWERED man, then you NEED to hear Mark lay out the simple, but not easy, steps to get there. Mark lists the SEVEN ways that an empowered man rises from the crowd of boys, how to take ACTION in a sea of information, and THE thing you need to focus on everyday to push through the struggles and rise from the ashes.

“A disempowered man focuses on what his wife is doing; an empowered man focuses on his own growth.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– Want to know what TRULY separates an EMPOWERED man versus a disempowered one? Once you hear the SEVEN ways that an empowered man distinguishes himself from the pack, you’ll take a good, hard look at your own life.

– In a world of limitless information, shouldn’t everyone be empowered and live their dream? Absorbing information is one thing, but if you want to actually ACT on that information, you need to make THIS mental shift first. It’s simple, but it’s not easy.

– If your wife comes to you with an ultimatum about what you haven’t been doing in the marriage, the temptation is to suddenly compensate by doing THAT thing to save the old marriage. The problem? This DOES NOT work, and you NEED to hear Mark explain WHY and what you should do INSTEAD to move forward, not backward.

– When someone has wronged you somehow, you will feel the urge to focus on that wrong. This is a HUGE mistake that keeps men in a disempowered state! Instead, if you’re committed to YOUR growth, then you need to set your sights on THIS, no matter what happens.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

When we see people who have it more “figured out” than we do, it’s easy to blame anything from our genetics to the President. While some people have certain advantages that others don’t, it doesn’t come down to resources. The truth? YOU are responsible for your reality, so STOP blaming anything else but yourself. In this episode, Mark explains WHY a mere desire to improve your life doesn’t cut it, this ONE phrase that’s KEY to raising your standards and ACTUALLY seeing changes, and four steps that will FREE you from self-limiting beliefs, help you embrace the discomfort, and bring out your empowered self.

“Your current reality is a byproduct of what you’ve grown to accept in your life TODAY.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– If you keep finding yourself in and out of debt or relationships, it’s not what you think. Listen to the REAL reason why you crave more but keep coming up short.

– When you repeat THIS phrase, you’re not making it easier for anybody; you’re just subjecting yourself to misery. If you’re serious about making a change, STOP accepting less and level up your standards.

– By following these four simple steps TODAY to “raise your necessity”, you’ll realize how FULLY in control you are of your life.

– Your feelings are powerful, but they do NOT control you and often lead you astray. Once you realize THIS distinction between feeling and doing, you will truly understand the sacrifices necessary for making the changes you’ve always wanted.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/

I want you to reflect on where your life is right now. Not happy with it? I have news for you: The solution is simple, but not easy. In this new episode, Mark emphasizes how communication is the cause for so much hardship in marriages, yet so many men fail to effectively articulate their feelings, leaving them feeling alienated. Mark then lays out how to make ACTUAL changes in your life TODAY, as well as a CRUCIAL distinction between shame and guilt that will show you why you need to lean INTO your pain to get results, not shy away from it.

“A lack of certainty in your communication causes insecurity in the listener. If you want to grow up, you have to stop lying to yourself.”

– Mark Santiago

In This Episode:

– Feeling stuck or in a rut? You’re not alone, but it IS your responsibility. If you’re serious about making a shift, you NEED to hear Mark explain the TRUTH about REAL change.

– Why the “Comm Core 4” technique is the SECRET to solving this SIMPLE thing that 99% of men struggle with. It’s hard work, but you ARE capable of more!

– If you’ve ever found yourself shaming other men for lying, stop yourself. Not only are you probably guilty of lying at some point, but you need to hear THIS harsh truth if you want to finally grow up and become your empowered self.

– Shame and guilt are VERY different emotions, yet so much pain comes from confusing the two. Once you learn this VERY powerful distinction, you’ll be empowered by your pain, not disabled by it.

– Clear, Concise, Calm, Certain.

Join the Thrive Program:

-Website: https://training.empoweredman.co/application/

Take the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge:

– Website: https://www.empoweredman.co/challenge?el=podcast

How to Connect with The Empowered Man:

– Call to Book: https://go.oncehub.com/EmpoweredMan

– Get In The Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredbusinessmen

– Watch This: https://youtu.be/8phE5WtaY6U

– Website: https://empoweredman.co/

Connect with Mark Santiago:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.santiago.35977

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwsantiago/

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-santiago-854a68a/