Renaissance-Bodybuilder
Welcome to the Renaissance Bodybuilder Podcast where I am coming to you with many different perspectives on many different topics. This podcast will follow the highs and lows of my mental health journey in hopes of everyone listening to begin the process of looking inward. Think of this podcast as your private insider look into my personal journal entries. With that said, you may or may not know this, but...journal entries can go anywhere! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this epic adventure into this decorated world we all call ”A Brain”.
Episodes
The real test isn’t disagreement—it’s who you become in the middle of it.
In this episode of Renaissance Bodybuilder, we explore how to stay grounded in who you are while navigating relationships with people who think, live, and love differently than you.
🎧 If you’ve been over compromising just to keep the peace—this one is for you.
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Journal prompts, anyone?
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
Movie Titles:
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (For rent)
- Blame (Netflix)
- Scarlet (For rent)
- Pretty Lethal (Prime)
MentalHealthPodcast #JournalPrompt #JournalingForGrowth #SelfReflection #PersonalDev...
Unlearning society’s timeline—especially around relationships.
You’re not behind… you’re just building something real.
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Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder
Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#SocietalPressure #FeelingBehindInLife #RelationshipPressure #Unlearning #LifeOnYourTerms#renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerabilit...
For a long time I thought I was just being respectful by checking in with everyone about my decisions.
But eventually I realized something…
I wasn’t asking for advice. I was asking for permission to live my life.
In this episode of Renaissance Bodybuilder, I talk about how waiting for approval can quietly limit who we become.
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People pleasing kept me safe. But it was costing me my voice.
If you struggle with saying no, disappointing people, or hiding parts of yourself to keep the peace — this conversation is for you.
🎧 Subscribe for real conversations about mental health, queerness, identity, and self-mastery.
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Edited by: Cardo Wan...
Not every friendship ends because something went wrong. Some end because you grew.
This episode is about the quiet grief, the doubt, and the peace that comes after choosing yourself. If you’ve ever asked, “Was it worth it?” — this one’s for you.
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel
Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#ChoosingYour...
Let's play BINGO!
If you’re setting goals this year, I hope they’re rooted in self-discovery — not pressure. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and choose better for yourself.
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#CommunityHealing #MindsetShift#RealTalk #MentalHealthConversatio...
The moment you stop hiding your wounds, you stop being controlled by them. When you choose vulnerability, you choose freedom.
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#VulnerabilityHealing #MensEmotionalHealth #StrongAndVulnerable #InnerStrengthMindset #QueerMentalWellness #LGBTQHealingJourney #Auth...
Thankful for every listener who turns vulnerability into community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🦃
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#RenaissanceBodybuilder #MentalHealthPodcast #QueerVoices #GratitudePractice #HealingJourney #InnerStrength #MindfulLiving #HolidayMentalHealt...
Curiosity turns arguments into conversations, failures into lessons, and everyday life into discovery. Stay curious — in love, in work, in yourself. That’s where growth lives. 🌱
SN: Forgive me for the mic rattling. Tried putting the mic in a new spot, but that clearly didn't work. 😅
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Edited by: Car...
Let's walk through everyday scenarios and see what happens when we apply critical thinking.
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#CriticalThinking #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalIntelligence #WellnessMindset #IntentionalLiving #HolisticWellness #LoveYourMind #renaissancebodybuilder #malev...
Since I love journaling, let's answer some Journal prompts.
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
Book Club Details:
- Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
- No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan S. Kennedy
- Find Me by Viola Davis
- Influence, New and Expanded by Robert B. Cialdini
- The Sourc...
Peace is a practice, not a destination.
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#InnerPeace #PeaceOfMind #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessJourney #EmotionalWellbeing #Mindfulness #CalmMind #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejou...
The past shouldn't have a hold on you! Let that sh*t go, fam!
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#YouAreNotYourPast #PastDoesNotDefineYou #RewriteYourStory #FutureFocused #NewBeginnings #LettingGo #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmati...
Look, let's cherish our low-maintenance friendships for what they are and how they help eliminate unneeded stress.
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
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Instagram/RenaissanceBodybuilder
Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
Sources:
Verwellmind article: Are Low Maintenance Friends Actually Good for Us or Are We Just Being Lazy?
Stellar article: The Magic o...
In this week's episode, we discuss how change can be good, especially when it's adding value to your life.
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
Sources:
American Psychological Association’s resources on resilience
Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection
#EmbraceChange #GrowthMindset ...
Hey Hey! In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your reason "why". Why do you get up every morning to go to work? Why do you put out content? Why do you want to be the best at what you do?
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
In this episode, we discuss the importance of acknowledging your feelings. I feel like it's the beginning of knowing where you want to go. Take a listen! I'll walk you through it.
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
Source: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
#ItsOkayToFeel #NormalizeMentalHealth #Sp...
AAAANNNDDDD WE ARE BACK!!! Same show, new topics. Let's have a bomb season 3!
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
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Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#newyearnewme #weareback #betterthanever #feelinggoodfellinggreat #onahigh #positivevibes #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affir...
....And that's a wrap ladies and gentlemen. In the finale episode of the season I recap some of my fav episodes and what's to come. BTS included 😉!!
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
Renaissance-Bodybuilder Youtube Channel
Edited by: Cardo Wanzer
#thatsawrap #seasonfinale #thankyousomuch #Iamtrulygrateful #blessedandloved #shoutouttoyall #renaissancebody...
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