Get Your Act Together with Mike Bain

Mike talks about the pitfalls of grind culture, why it seems like average ordinary working people are being attacked from all sides, why our culture demonizes 9-5's, quiet lives and family life, maintaining a work life balance, and why having a small trusting community will always beat living in an economic zone.

Mike sits down with prior guest and friend of the podcat Heather Sullivan to talk about dating post divorce and as you grow older, the fears and hang ups people bring with them from previous marriages and relationships, how people handle dating with children and ex's in the picture, the politicization of dating, the fears people have of being hurt, the ridiculous expectations people have when looking for a partner, and how some use getting back in to the field as a chance to open up and let their freak out, while others close that part of themselves down permanently.

On this episode Mike sits down with Daius Ross. Darius is a motivational speaker, life coach, and experienced dater over 50 who has recently authored the upcoming book, "Dating at 50: Reality vs Fantasy." Darius is also a pro arbitrager and business consultant with 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience behind him. He is the Founder and Managing Director of D. Alexander Ross Real Estate Capital Partners Interest, LLC, and has high credibility in the fields of real estate, acquisitions, and commodities trading. Mike and Darius talk about what it's like dating for people post divorce, with children, and if the dating scene really changes as you get older. Mike also asks Darius for financial advice on retirement, investing, accumulating financial independence and what his thoughts are on the future of the US and global economy and advice on preparing for it.

Mike talks about the assassination attempt on President Trump, and why things are looking up for 50 Cent, why Millennials shouldn't be so hard on Boomers, how overwhelming and lazy modern propaganda has become, why our leaders think we're dumb, why you should treat your soul like a compass, and he reacts to a video of a 103 year old women who stayed a virgin for a boyfriend that never came home. 

Mike sits down with Ryan Foley to talk about his amazing journey searching for a cure to his Clinical Depression and a way to overcome intense childhood trauma. From his time in the hardcore music scene using violence and women as a coping mechanism, to going through therapy, medication and Ketamine clinics. Before finally going all the way to Mexico to a clinic that helps ex Special Forces overcome PTSD, where he used Ibogaine and DMT to overcome his ailments. An incredible story of redemption, perseverance and the intense battles that go into curing mental illness, and finding a deeper meaning in life and oneself.

Mike talks about all the things he missed about the US while being gone, getting trolled online for calling a Swedish man gay, the importance of having pride, why having a good woman requires work, how insurance is a scam, the importance in trusting fate, the importance of taking time to heal, and why art motivates people.

Mike talks and jokes with friend and fellow comedian Paul Landwehr about comedy, being a new dad, what makes a good salesman, bad sports fans, boxing, dealing with hecklers, and why it's important to be real.

Mike talks about his recent trip to Panama, the country's history and his experiences hiking to old military bunkers on an island off their coast, how the Panama Canal became DisneyLand, corruption in latin america and the US, the problems with chronically online young men, why crying doesn't erase your manhood, why you should be wary of political and religious grifters, the importance of fasting and abstaining from habits, tik tok scams, and onlyfans girls finding God   

Mike sits down with Relationship Dynamics Coach, Author, and The Founder of Project Equinox Andre Paradis for his return to the podcast. Andre and Mike talk about dating in the modern era and the effects of the gender war, red pill and boss girl content on finding relationships. Why young men are afraid of commitment and responsibility and why older men are afraid of having their hearts broken. How marriage and children drive a man towards success. The importance of gender roles in a healthy relationship. The evolutionary reasons behind what men and women want in a partner. What you need to remember when dating someone with kids. Why some men are seeking love overseas, and can a woman's bodycount be too high?

Mike talks about the allegations against P Diddy, Meek Mill and Usher, how spending time in another country taught him that so much of culture is based on climate, the passing of Richard Lewis, the history of Latin America, how learning a different language helps you get a new view on the world, how the US Government is like a dead beat who owes you money, why democracy makes you blame the wrong people for your problems, and answers listeners' questions about what to do with a teen who smokes too much weed, and what it means if your husband or boyfriend doesn't want sex.