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The Better Man Podcast

The Better Man Podcast

By: Dean Pohlman
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 The Better Man Podcast is a podcast redefining what it means to be better as a man. In it, we'll discuss how to balance success with our overall well-being, take on a more comprehensive understanding of fitness to include our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and strive to align our actions with who we are at our cores. We can be successful and proud of who we are without sacrificing our core values or our well-being. Dean Pohlman is known as THE yoga expert for men. His unique fitness-centric, strength-based approach to yoga—exemplified in his yoga workouts, programs, books, videos, blogs, and more—has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of men [and women] worldwide. Join Dean as he explores the habits, mindsets, tools, and tactics that lead to health, happiness, and fulfillment for men. You'll hear interviews with world-class experts who pull back the curtain and share their proven strategies for taking your body and mind to the next level. More significantly, we'll discuss the challenges they faced that truly tested them on an emotional level, and work to better understand what they did to work through those events, and how it helped them to grow for the better. Learn how to implement new habits sustainably and realistically. Discover systems and processes that will empower you to hit your biggest goals. And be prepared to go deep beyond the world of physical fitness, to explore the mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of health that will truly allow you to thrive. Get inspired and get ready. The Better Man Podcast is a conversation to help you become the better version of yourself. Dean Pohlman Founder / CEO of Man Flow Yoga Best-selling Author of Yoga Fitness for Men & Yoga for Athletes Co-Producer of Body By Yoga Series Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 159: You Can't Out Exercise A Bad Diet (Member Interview: Dan)

    159: You Can't Out Exercise A Bad Diet (Member Interview: Dan)
    Jan 30 2026

    Despite being consistent with his fitness for most of his adult life, Dan has an Achilles heel you might be able to relate to too:

    Ice cream (and other carb-heavy foods).

    After being tagged in a picture on Facebook, Dan had to learn the timeless lesson the hard way: You can't out exercise a bad diet.

    Instead of beating himself up for it, he saw it as a challenge, made a few tweaks to his diet (like intermittent fasting and being more mindful of carbs), and lost 37 pounds in a year.

    But then another obstacle happened:

    He went to his doctor for a routine checkup and learned his A1C was 11.6 and he was a type 2 diabetic!

    And now he's determined to be one of the few people who actually get off Metformin.

    Here's what Dan and I discuss in today's episode:

    • Why exercising without addressing your diet isn't enough

    • How he made his body, particularly his hips, feel young again (he thought he'd have to give up biking and golfing for good)

    • The simple tweaks he made to his diet and the timing of his meals that led to him dropping 37 pounds

    Listen now.

    The highlights include:

    • Why low impact exercise like Man Flow Yoga is a superior option if the number on your scale is too high (6:03)

    • How to make your muscles, joints, and tendons feel 20 years younger (7:40)

    • Dan learned the hard way that you can't out-exercise a bad diet… but here's the simple tweak he made that led to him dropping 37 pounds last year (12:36)

    • How the "Carb Monster" slowly crept up on Dan and ratched up his A1C to 11.6 (and how he got it back down to 6.2) (13:08)

    • The easiest way to stop feeling hungry that gets overlooked because it's too simple (16:34)

    • Can't play golf because of your hip pain? The good news is it doesn't have to permanent when you do this… (18:18)

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    1. Man Flow Yoga Events: On February 28, I'm hosting a Saturday Workshop in Denver, CO. If you want to do yoga with me and get feedback in real-time, get your ticket here: https://shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/in-person-events/products/mfy-workshop-denver-february-2026-02-28

    2. Man Flow Yoga: Haven't signed up yet? Start your 7-day free trial and see how yoga can eliminate aches and pains better than other types of exercise here: https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7



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    34 mins
  • 158: How Mineralization Fuels Your Human Vehicle with Caroline Alan, The Mineral Geek

    158: How Mineralization Fuels Your Human Vehicle with Caroline Alan, The Mineral Geek
    Jan 23 2026
    Sometimes, your health crashes and the reason is so murky, figuring out what caused it sends you down a deep rabbit hole. That's what today's guest, Caroline Alan, experienced herself. Despite never drinking or smoking and living a living a relatively healthy lifestyle, Caroline's spent too much time in a very intense, high-tech career that wrecked her health: She was burned out, had flatlined adrenals, had an autoimmune condition, had bad inflammation in her gut and mouth (which led to bone loss in her teeth and periodontal disease, causing her to need to get her teeth cleaned five times a year), and had never been able to sleep through the night (she used to wake up three to four times every single night for most of her life). And then perimenopause happened, making every symptom worse and adding new ones like intense exhaustion, all sorts of anxiety and panic attacks, chronic fatigue - and the list goes on. If there's a chronic symptom, Caroline had it. But then she changed one key thing that forever changed the course of her health: She remineralized her body. And went through an almost unbelievable transformation - all because of minerals. Turns out, minerals are THE source of fuel for your cells. They are as foundational to better health and energy as sleep is. And it's estimated that 40 to 50% of the adult population doesn't get nearly enough minerals. Here's what Caroline and I discuss on today's show: Why there's such a big mineral deficiency problem in the modern world How to get ALL of your mineral needs, in the exact ratios your cells need them, from only two molecules Why thinking of your body like a forest (instead of a mechanical car) is a paradigm shift that enables you to grow healthier with age And, so much more, including these highlights: How seemingly innocent things like the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) mislead you and condition you to approach your health in the wrong way (2:51) The only two sources of fuel for your cells (and here's the kicker: your body only makes one of the two sources) (3:37) The "Cellular Campfire" secret that explains how the human system gets energized. (Most people don't know this and it's like buying a car without knowing how to fill it with gas) (3:57) Why using a full-spectrum, highly bioavailable mineral replenishment tool is like taking the pill in Limitless. (Every neuron in your brain has up to 2 million mitochondria in it… and minerals fuel your mitochondria) (5:41) How starving mitochondria in your cells tricks you into believing that your stress is coming from the outside when it's really coming from inside of you. (This is so common, scientists have nicknamed it the "hidden hunger.") (7:12) The rarely-talked about root cause of craving sweet and salty snacks (8:05) Why you're NOT lacking discipline because you can't get off the couch to exercise, the real reason is THIS (9:06) How remineralizing cleared Caroline's periodontal disease in about two months (before doing this she had to get her teeth cleaned five times a year) (13:20) The neglected "Low Cell Wall Permeability" problem that explains why water doesn't hydrate and food doesn't nourish your body like it should (and how to fix it) (21:23) Why taking a 65 million year old substance that originally formed after a meteor killed 75% of life on Earth in mere hours is the antidote to poor cellular health almost every modern person experiences today (22:38) The shocking reason why modern food contains zero humic or fulvic acid (both of these molecules not only have every mineral your cells need, but they're also in the perfect ratio) (28:08) 2 scientific ways to test whether you have mineral depletion or not (37:01) Why you DON'T want to use magnesium for cramps (not only is fulvic a more effective, more scientific, and speedier option, but magnesium has a dark streak of causing osteopenia and osteoporosis in athletes) (40:57) How humic and fulvic allow your body to decide which minerals it needs, how it needs them, and where it needs them 24/7 instead of becoming an armchair scientist in your spare time just to figure out your supplement stack (44:11) Listen now. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Pre-order The Mineral Reset: The Essential Guide to Replenishing Your Body ​and Restoring Your Health. Pre-order Caroline's new book, releasing in April 2026, and unlock a free bonus when you pre-order through this link: https://MineralResetBook.com. 2. Remineralize your body with Beam Minerals and score an exclusive discount: If, after listening to this episode you're ready to mineralize your body, head over to Beam Minerals. Using our link to unlock your automatic discount: https://BeamMinerals.com/MFY 3. Follow Caroline on social media: Instagram: @carolinealan.offical YouTube: @carolinealan.official TikTok: @carolinealan.offical Facebook: Caroline Alan, ...
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    56 mins
  • 157: :How To Finally Be Consistent After Years of Inconsistency (Member Interview: Lee)

    157: :How To Finally Be Consistent After Years of Inconsistency (Member Interview: Lee)
    Jan 16 2026

    Today's guest, Lee, has struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks for his entire life. But he's not letting that stop him.

    In fact, when he attended the Man Flow Yoga Wellness Weekend in DC last September, he had a full-blown panic attack at the beginning of the event. But Lee not only powered through it, but he courageously shared what he was going through with the other men at the Wellness Weekend too.

    Perhaps this next part bears no connection, but it's possible:

    Despite being a Man Flow Yoga Member for years, Lee was never able to crack the code to consistency… until after he left the DC event that started with a panic attack.

    He's done yoga almost every day since - and has actually gotten to the point where he looks forward to working out.

    Here's what Lee and I discuss on today's show:

    • Lee and I share our origin stories for our panic attacks

    • He reveals a few of the most (and least) helpful ways he's addressed his social anxiety

    • And you'll discover exactly what Lee did after the DC event to become the most consistent he's ever been

    Listen now.

    The highlights include:

    • A few ways Lee overcame his debilitating social anxiety and made it more manageable (9:30)

    • Why attending an in-person event made something "click" in Lee's head to the point where he's done yoga almost every day since (even though he struggled hard with being consistent before coming) (13:02)

    • How to borrow inspiration and motivation from others (16:20)

    • The "consistency begets consistency" secret that nobody wants to hear, but it's the most effective way to develop a good fitness routine (18:40)

    • The weird way taking shirtless pictures of yourself can make you actually look forward to working out (20:20)

    • A simple way to tweak your diet without feeling like you're depriving yourself of food (or even changing it that much) that can help you drop up to 8 pounds in two months (25:15)

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    1. Get the "Bible" of mobility books, Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Dr. Kelly Starrett on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837

    More ways to connect with Kelly:

    2. Visit Dr. Kelly Starrett's website here: https://readystate.com/

    3. Find him on social media below:

    X: https://x.com/thereadystate

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA

    4. Buy my book, Yoga for Athletes, which features a great foreword from Dr. Kelly Starrett on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0744034892

    5. Man Flow Yoga Events: On February 28, I'm hosting a Saturday Workshop in Denver, CO. If you want to do yoga with me and get feedback in real-time, get your ticket here: https://shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/in-person-events/products/mfy-workshop-denver-february-2026-02-28

    6. Man Flow Yoga: Haven't signed up yet? Start your 7-day free trial and see how yoga can eliminate aches and pains better than other types of exercise here: https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7



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    37 mins
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