#173 - Scott McIntosh - Why Masculinity Isn't What You Think

We are joined by Scott McIntosh, a coach who dives into spirituality, masculinity and living a life of purpose.Society is full of conflicting messages about success, masculinity and what it means to live a fulfilled life. Many people struggle with overthinking, ego and trying to be someone they're not.Scott’s mission is to uncover the truth about personal responsibility, forward-thinking masculinity and how to navigate life’s tension and challenges without being ruled by fear or external validation.Expect to learn about:Why masculinity is forward-thinking, not reactiveHow tension and discomfort are key to personal growthWhy fame and money aren’t the markers of a meaningful lifeHow to stop suffering from your own expectationsWhy two opposing truths can coexist at the same timeHow to generate your own momentum and put yourself out thereWhy authenticity matters more than external validationHow to navigate life without being trapped by ego or societal pressurePlus so much more. An insightful, raw and practical conversation that challenges modern assumptions about masculinity, success, and personal growth.Scott's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdmcintosh_/Get my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksBig love,Make sure to hit the follow button & the 3 dots, then rate show.Egan

We are joined by Dr Jae West. She’s a Producer, Actress & Dancer with a PHD in Psychology.Modern society pressures women to suppress desire, ignore shame and hide their true selves. What are women really feeling and what does that mean for relationships, intimacy and self-expression?Expect to learn about:Jae’s journey and origin storyThe social experiments where she stripped in publicHow archetypes unlock full expression and suppressed desiresWhy women hold back in relationships and in lifeHow shame and monogamy shape modern intimacyThe subconscious signals your body is constantly sendingWhat men and women need to understand about desire and self-expressionPlus so much more. A super interesting dive into the archetypes and how they influence our full expression.Dr Jae Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jae_west/Get my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksBig love,Make sure to hit the follow button & the 3 dots, then rate show.Egan

We are joined by Jake Julius. He’s a YouTuber and founder of Rattlesnake TV, a platform to discuss important and controbersial topics using humour and extensive research.Our world is engaged in heavy psychological warfare: debating topics left and right about what is morally right, whether god exists, how many genders there are & what the future holds. Jake has built his career on hosting debates, engaging in them and mastering the art of logic.Expect to learn about:What made Jake believe so strongly in ChristianityWhy the other religions are inaccurateHow the atheist arguments are illogicalHow Christianity gets misrepresented in the new ageWhy transgenderism is logically flawedWhy the patriarchy is a descriptive truthWhat the feminism movement really isHow we are being brainwashed to believe in unhelpful social messagesPlus so much more. A super interesting deep dive into Christianity, Transgenderism, Feminism & much more. Super topical and political issues.Rattlesnake TV on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@rattlesnaketvJake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rattlesnake.tv/Get my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksBig love,Make sure to hit the follow button & the 3 dots, then rate show.Egan

We are joined by Matt Colwell, commonly known as 360. He’s a famous artist & we dove into his story around addiction, faith and authenticity.Expect to learn about:Why 360 thought he had to be someone elseWho 360 believes he truly isWhat role addiction played in his lifeWhat role faith has played in his lifeHow the medical industry gaslit 360 after his Covid Vax and convinced him he was losing his mind after heart complicationsWhy we are over-identified with our feelings and pleasureHow to know if people really have your best interestsA super insightful and refreshing look into the mind of a well known artist. So much value from his experiences and the way he owns his truth.360 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3ree6ixty/Get my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksDon't forget to hit follow and click rate show by pressing the 3 dots in the profile Big love,Egan

We are joined by Blake Worrall Thompson. He’s a high performance lifestyle coach, podcaster and content creator.Achieving success is hard enough but what about reaching the top of the summit and realising you went up the wrong mountain?Is the reward worth the cost? And how do we know what truly value without the influence of other peoples beliefs?Blake Worrall Thompson takes us through his journey of bankruptcy, break ups and and how that lead him on the journey to create the Life by Design framework to help individuals find the holy grail of both external success and internal fulfilment.Expect to learn about:Blake’s dark night of the soulHow to find our truth in a world full of noiseWhat life by design actually is isWhy men are to attached to their feelingsHow to actually find fulfilment in the journeyHow to turn awareness into actionWhat makes a relationship a power couple or power strugglePlus so much more. A wise man with lots of life experiences in this domain.Blake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakeworrallthompson/Website:https://www.blakeworrallthompson.comGet my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksBig love,Make sure to hit the follow button & the 3 dots, then rate show.Egan

We are joined by Jessica Ella, One of Australia's Leading Women’s Trauma Therapists. Trauma is a force that can loudly or silently affect our lives. So what is actually trauma versus what is just 'life'? And how do I know what to do with my trauma once I become aware of it?Expect to learn about:What trauma fundamentally isHow to pick up on the internal signals of trauma How to know the difference between trauma and normal human emotionsWhy western therapy is so ineffective for lasting healingWhy responsibility is not victim blamingHow the role of the mother is undervalued by societyWhy masculine and feminine energy labels can be unnecessaryPlus so much more. A must listen for anyone feeling stuck with their healing journey or curious to learn more about trauma. Jessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicaella/Get my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksDon't forget to hit follow, click the 3 dots then rate show. Big love,Egan

We are joined by Lisa Spencer. She’s a comedian, musician and content creator.Australian culture is being threatened by mass immigration & progressive political ideologies. What is really happening and what do most Australians truly think?Expect to learn about:Lisa’s music and comedy storyWhy more insane people are on the leftWhy the government has sold us outWhy people are feeling unsafe with whose coming into the countryWhat they are doing to sexually target childrenWhy men and women are never going to be equalHow marxist ideologies are influencing AustraliaPlus so much moreLisa's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lisajanespencer/Get my Top 50 Must Read Books:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/booksSign Up To The Sunday 7 Newsletter:https://eganbrooks.myflodesk.com/sundaysevenAccess my other platforms:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksDon't forget to click the follow, hit the 3 dots and then rate show. Big love,Egan

We are joined by Jordan Davey, he’s a holistic coach who specialises in gut health, energy and nervous system regulation.The modern health messaging is full of outdated information and myths that can lead to more harm than good. People are struggling to feel good and find the root causes of their low energy, stress and struggle with food.Jordan Davey’s personal mission has been to uncover the truth of aligning our lifestyle with natural law and how to heal at both a subconscious level and overcome disease with real foods and basic lifestyle practices.Expect to learn about:Why the sun should be the most important part of your routineWhy evidence based diets are misleadingHow calories in calories out is outdatedWhy “your bloods are fine” is the most dangerous sentence in modern healthcareWhy you can’t heal your health issues without healing your nervous systemHow the placebo effect is real and can be used to master our livesThe ins and outs of caffeine useWhat supplements we should be takingPlus so much more. An incredibly useful chat, a refreshing one that connects our health with practical solutions that align with natural law and our biology.Jordan's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordan_davey/Egan's links:https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksIf you liked this ep, don't forget to rate the show 5 stars.Big love,Egan

We are joined by Boris Walter, he’s a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist who specialises in supernatural experiences.We explore five of the most powerful thought experiments ever created which force you to rethink who you are, what you value and how you live your life.From the Ship of Theseus to Mary’s Room, the Experience Machine, Sisyphus and Pascal’s Wager, we unpack how each idea challenges your assumptions and reveals what truly matters.Expect to learn about…Why your true self is more than the physicalHow to conceptualise your soulThinking versus feeling your way towards changeWhy truth is an inherent value of humansWhy humans have a desire for sufferingWhy believing in god might be an existential betPlus so much more. A fascinating deep dive into some of philosophies greatest thought experiments to really challenge your default level of thinking.Boris Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/boriswalterofficial/Egan Links: https://linktr.ee/eganbrooksYou can support my show by clicking follow and also the 3 dots, then click rate show.Big love,Egan

We are joined by  Sian Gregson, a coach who helps women build their dream physique sustainably while improving their gut health and mindset.So many women chase the “perfect body” only to arrive feeling unhappy, disconnected or unsure of who they are. Sian opens up about her own journey — from childhood perfectionism to reaching her goal body and still feeling lonely — and what it actually takes to become your healthiest and happiest self.This episode dives deep into the emotional side of health: identity, self-worth, internal signals and the pressure women feel to meet society’s version of a “dream body.”It’s not about diets or punishment — it’s about rebuilding a healthy relationship with yourself.Expect to learn:• Why chasing physical results can leave you feeling lost• What “sustainable health” actually looks like• How gut health impacts mood, mindset & confidence• How to spot an unhealthy relationship with food • Why self-awareness is the foundation of being truly healthy• How to build habits you enjoy without losing yourself• Why so many women struggle with identity & direction in their 20sA super insightful conversation on what real health looks like beyond the body, beyond perfection and back to who you are.Sian's Links:https://www.instagram.com/siangregson/Egan's Links: https://www.instagram.com/eganbrooks/Don't forget to hit the follow button and click the 3 dots, then rate show. Your support goes a long way. Big love,Egan x