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The Better Man PodcastAuthor: Dean Pohlman
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 yogaexemplified in his yoga workouts, programs, books, videos, blogs, and morehas 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 Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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151: How 74-Year-Old Bob Bounced Back After A Heart Attack At Age 49 (Member Interview: Bob)
Episode 151
Friday, 21 November, 2025
Some men are blessed with superior genetics. And other men are at the mercy of their less-than-stellar genetic code. Today's guest, Man Flow Yoga Member Bob, falls into the latter group with cardiovascular health. His entire family has had some cardiac event that altered the course of their life. Bob's cardiac event struck when he was 49. While he was out for a run, he started feeling alarming warning signs that made him rush to the ER. Turns out, he had a heart attack. But you know what? It's been a quarter of a century since his heart attack - and despite being dealt an unlucky genetic hand, Bob has not let it stop him. In fact, he's used it to up his fitness game… and he's in stellar shape in his mid-70s. Whether you were also dealt an unlucky genetic hand, you feel the winds of Father Time starting to catch up, or you just need a dose of inspiration from a 74-year-old who's less stiff and achy today than he was five years ago, this episode has you covered. Here's what Bob shares on this episode: Bob's secret to consistency that's helped him stay consistent for decades How to outsmart your unique genetic traps with diet and exercise Why switching from running to yoga significantly improved Bob's body composition And more, including these highlights: How genetics and stress caused Bob to have a heart attack at only 49 years old - despite consistently jogging for 20 years (and how he upped his fitness game in the 26 years since suffering his heart attack) (2:38) A few of the symptoms Bob experienced during his heart attack that may help you recognize the warning signs if it happens to you (3:18) How to satisfy your sweet tooth in only 100 calories (11:41) Why your body composition can radically change even if you're in your 70s and even if your weight stays relatively stable (17:02) The obvious, yet overlooked best way to prevent sarcopenia from setting in as you grow older (20:34) How Bob balances yoga, strength training, and regular walks into his weekly fitness regimen (22:34) The "extra 10 to 20 percent" secret of having an engaged community attached to your workout routines (27:01) Listen now! Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Man Flow Yoga Events: Bob shared that he was able to keep up with all of the guys at our 2025 in-person event in DC. On February 28, I'm hosting a Saturday Workshop in Denver, CO. If you want to do yoga with me, get feedback in real-time, and encourage yourself like Bob did, get your ticket here: https://shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/in-person-events/products/mfy-workshop-denver-february-2026-02-28 2. Man Flow Yoga: - 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
