Personal Development Episodes
June 10, 2025
Men Over 35: Still Doing These 7 Things? Big Mistake!
Send us a text Are you feeling stuck in a rut as you approach or pass your mid-30s? You're not alone. Many men find themselves trapped in habits that drain their energy, crush their confidence, and hold them back from the life they truly desire. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this eye-openi…
May 27, 2025
Beyond the American Dream Finding Authentic Fulfillment as a Man
Send us a text Are you living a life of purpose, or just going through the motions? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Yusef Marshall, aka "They Call Me Mista Yu" to explore the often misunderstood concept of purpose and its crucial role in a man's life. The Hidden Truth About Purpose Man…
May 20, 2025
Bounce Back Better: Resilience for Real Life
Send us a text In this episode of the 'Driven to Thrive' broadcast, host Brent D. addresses the challenges men face in their daily lives and offers seven practical tactics to build resilience. Brent shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes the importance of mindset, social support, sleep, and micro…
May 13, 2025
Common Sense Fitness Hacks for Busy Men
Send us a text Are you a busy man struggling to maintain your health and fitness? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the common misconception that achieving optimal health requires hours in the gym or adhering to complex diet plans. Instead, we reveal how simple, common-sense …
May 6, 2025
Mastering Sleep The Secret Weapon of Champions
Are you struggling to keep up with life's demands, feeling drained and unfocused? You might be overlooking the most crucial element of your well-being: sleep. In this eye-opening episode, I reveal why mastering your sleep hygiene is the game-changer you've been searching for.
April 29, 2025
Rediscovering Romance: Wisdom for Middle-Aged Men Seeking Connection
Ever feel like you're navigating a minefield in the dating world? For middle-aged men, the landscape can be particularly treacherous. In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with renowned dating coach Jonathan Aslay to unravel the complexities of modern romance for men who've never settled down or …
April 22, 2025
Midlife Success Strategies: How to Reclaim Energy, Focus & Purpose
Midlife Success Strategies! In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode of the Driven to Thrive broadcast, Brent Dowlen tackles real-life questions submitted directly by listeners, diving into topics like balancing work, family, and health, overcoming guilt about wanting more from life, breaking thro…
April 15, 2025
Stacking Your Way to Success How Simple Habits Fuel Big Dreams
Ever feel like you're stuck in a rut, unable to make meaningful changes in your life? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the power of habit stacking - a simple yet transformative approach that can revolutionize your personal and professional life.
I share my personal journ…
April 8, 2025
From Chaos to Control Strategies for Maximizing Every Hour
Ever feel like time slips through your fingers faster than sand in an hourglass? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the art of time management, uncovering strategies that can transform your daily grind into a well-oiled machine of productivity.
March 25, 2025
Resilience Reborn: How 21 Years Behind Bars Sparked a Mission for Change
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be wrongfully convicted and spend over two decades behind bars? In this gripping episode, I sit down with Deon Patrick, a man who endured 21 years in maximum security prison for a crime he didn't commit.
March 18, 2025
Forging Resilience The Smiths Hammer and Your Inner Steel
Pain, difficulty, Heartache. They can either harden you into bitterness or they can refine you into something stronger, purer and more purposeful. The choice rests squarely with you
March 11, 2025
Rewriting Your Mental Script: A Mans Guide to Conquering Limiting Beliefs
Ever feel like you're driving a powerful truck up a steep hill, but something's holding you back? That's exactly how limiting beliefs work in your life. These hidden mental anchors can keep you from reaching your full potential, even when you have all the horsepower you need.
In this eye-opening…
March 4, 2025
Breaking Free from Complacency How Men Can Embrace True Personal Growth
ver felt like you're just going through the motions in life, not quite reaching your full potential? You're not alone. Many men struggle to understand what personal development really means and how to apply it to their lives. But what if I told you that you're already doing it, whether you realize …
Feb. 18, 2025
Your Hidden Superpower Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Ever feel like life's obstacles are holding you back? What if I told you those very challenges could be the key to your success? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the game-changing concept of the growth mindset and how it can transform your life.
Feb. 4, 2025
From Existing to Thriving The Four Steps to Reclaim Your Life
You've achieved the American dream - the house, the job, maybe even the family and the dog. But deep down, a nagging question persists: Is this all there is? If you're feeling unfulfilled despite "having it all," you're not alone. Many driven men find themselves trapped in a life of mere existence,…
Dec. 31, 2024
Four Pillars to Become Your Best Self This Year
Forget New Year's resolutions - this episode is about becoming the person you truly want to be. As we wrap up Season 5, I'm sharing four powerful strategies that will set you on the path to personal transformation in 2025 and beyond.
Dec. 24, 2024
Crafting Your Ideal Self Story A Powerful Tool for Change
Ever feel like your life needs a complete reboot? Just as we force restart our devices when they freeze, sometimes we need to hit that reset button on ourselves. In this eye-opening episode, I reveal how to create your own personal "hard reboot" system to get back on track whenever life throws you …
Dec. 17, 2024
45 Cheat Codes that I Know at 45 that I Wish I Knew at 25
Ever wish you could go back in time and give your younger self a cheat sheet for life? As I celebrate my 45th birthday, I'm sharing 45 invaluable lessons I've learned - things I wish I knew at 25 that could have saved me years of trial and error.
In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the…
Dec. 10, 2024
Stop Thinking, Start Doing: A Man's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination
Are you tired of dreaming about your goals but never actually achieving them? In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the psychology of procrastination and reveal why so many of us get stuck in the planning phase instead of taking action.
Dec. 3, 2024
Carving Your Own Path: Building a Category of One Business or Idea
Are you ready to revolutionize your business and create something truly unique? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Bruce Chamoff, the visionary founder of the World Podcast Network, to explore the power of building a Category One premise idea.
Bruce shares his journey from web dev…
Nov. 29, 2024
Unplugging for Personal Development: The Men In Real Life December Challenge
Are you ready for a wake-up call? Discover the real cost of living a digital life and why stepping away from screens could be revolutionary. Join me in the Men IRL December Challenge! Learn about the cost of constant connectivity, the steps to prioritize real-life interactions, and practical ways t…
Nov. 26, 2024
The Power of Thank You Cultivating Gratitude When Life Gets Hard
As Thanksgiving approaches, are you finding it challenging to feel grateful in the midst of life's struggles? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with David Pasqualone, host of the Remarkable People podcast, to explore the transformative power of gratitude, especially during difficult times.…
Nov. 19, 2024
Embracing the Struggle The Art of Long Term Goal Achievement
Are you tired of setting goals that never materialize? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with David McCarter, aka Common Man OCR, to explore the reality of pursuing long-term goals and what it takes to actually achieve them.
David shares his decade-long journey of personal growth, fro…
Nov. 15, 2024
Discover Socrates’ Triple Filter Test: Evaluate Truth, Goodness, and Usefulness!
In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, host Brent explores Socrates' timeless triple filter test, a philosophical framework for evaluating the truth, goodness, and usefulness of information. With the overwhelming amount of information available today, this ancient wisdom offers a powerful too…