The Modern Man Podcast

Are you winning at work but losing at home? In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, Ted Phaeton (The Corporate Leadership Forecaster) and naturopathic expert Doc Jacque expose the "Silent Storm" of burnout, metabolic failure, and low testosterone hitting men earning $150k–$300k.
Doc Jacque shares his visceral journey from a fractured skull and paralysis to becoming a "Hybrid Athlete," revealing the scientific truth about why "looking fit" doesn't mean you're healthy. We deconstruct the 7 Big Lies about medication, the hidden danger of mold in 50% of buildings, and the exact protocol to reverse internal decay.
Stop the "Internal Slippage" before it's too late.
 
Chapters:
00:00 – The Sucker Punch: From paralyzed to limitless. 
10:15 – The "Success Trap": 4% body fat but dying inside. 
14:00 – 97 Testosterone: Reversing the metabolic crash. 
17:10 – Why medication is NOT the cure (The logic of root cause). 
22:20 – MOLD: The silent home wrecker you aren't testing for. 
34:00 – The Vagus Nerve: How your gut is talking to your brain. 
44:10 – The 3x3 Limitless Healing Protocol. 
54:30 – Why men MUST get their hands dirty in 2026.
 
Moser's Links:
Website: www.docjacque.com
Instagram: @doc_jacque
Facebook: doc_jacque
YouTube: Doc Jacque
Tiktok: @doc.jacque
 
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Discover why "winning at work" is causing most high-performing men to secretly fail at home. World-leading leadership psychologist Dr. Michael Brabant reveals the "Trustable Leadership" protocol to end burnout and fix the "internal slippage" destroying your focus and relationships.
Are you working 60 hours for 40 hours of output? Many high-performers operating in high-stakes environments like banking, energy, and tech are trapped in "Execution Freeze"—a neurophysiological state of overextension. In this episode, we deconstruct the "Success Trap" and identify the "Kingpin" moves required to move from a reactive operator to a strategic architect of your life.
 
We Cover:
The Mask of Strength: Why performative masculinity is actually a sign of leadership failure.

Coping vs. Resourcing: The biological difference between "resting" and truly recovering your cognitive edge.

Decentralizing the Self: How to let go of the ego to become a vessel for deeper alignment and service.

The Implementation Gap: Why self-help books like Atomic Habits often fail high-status professionals.

 
Chapters:
00:00 – Why most successful men feel isolated and unfulfilled.
04:15 – The "Basement Door" metaphor: Unmet needs and destructive behavior. 
08:27 – Trustable Leadership: Why performance is the enemy of trust. 
15:42 – Identifying your standard: The power of a high-stakes partner. 
21:20 – Why "Self-Soothing" with externals is killing your energy. 
28:48 – Coping vs. Resourcing: The gas station metaphor for burnout. 
36:10 – The Strength Mask: Why your toughness is actually a liability. 
45:24 – Breaking the chain of intergenerational workaholism.
 
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In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, Ted Phaeton sits down with holistic health coach and fasting educator Chris James to deconstruct the "Implementation Gap" in men's health. If you are an overextended executive or a high-performer noticing a decline in your physical vitality, this conversation provides the orientation you need to restore order to your biological systems. We explore why trauma is often a hormonal imbalance, how "hybridized foods" are compromising your leadership, and the exact 3-stage protocol for a successful 72-hour fast.
 
We Cover:
👉 The 2,000% HGH Spike: How to trigger massive cellular repair after 48 hours.
👉 Diabetes Reversal: The 90-day protocol that helped Chris's brother lose 100lbs.
👉 Hormonal Trauma: Why your "Quiet Anxiety" or anger may be a biological system failure, not a character flaw.
👉 Cellular Hydration: Why you are likely dehydrated at a molecular level even if you drink a gallon of water a day.
👉 The Breakfast Lie: Why the first few hours of your day should be for elimination, not consumption.
 
Chapters:
00:00 – The "Mic-Drop" Opening: Is Your Trauma a Hormone Issue? 
02:15 – The "Wallpaper Filter": Why Men Ignore Their Health Until It Breaks. 
04:51 – The 100lb Transformation: Reversing Diabetes in 90 Days. 
09:07 – The Preparation Stage: Why Most Fasts Fail Before They Start. 
12:12 – The Biological Payoff: Boosting Growth Hormone by 2,000%. 
15:38 – Cellular Hydration: The Truth About "Bulk Water" vs. Plant Water. 
21:38 – Emotional Leadership: Using Fasting to Regulate Anger and Focus. 
37:55 – The High-Performer's Prescription: A 30-Day Transition Plan. 
45:45 – Hybridized Foods: What is Frankenstein Food Doing to Your Gut? 
53:28 – The Modern Man Mission: Rebuilding Masculine Community.
 
James's Links:
Website: ahealthyalternative.org
Instagram:a.healthy.alternative
Facebook: AHealthyAlternativeOfficial
YouTube: AHealthyAlternative
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Are you successful but secretly running on empty? Most high-performing men are chasing success while feeling isolated, overworked, and physically deteriorating—and they don't even realize it.
In this masterclass, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and health optimization expert, to dismantle the "Success Lie" that is leading men to burnout. We dive into the biological "Warrior to Wizard" transition and how to optimize your cellular architecture so you can win at work without losing at home.
Troscriptions Website: https://troscriptions.com/modernman 
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What You Will Learn In This Masterclass:
The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Why staying in "fight or flight" mode leads to mitochondrial suicide and chronic disease.

Warrior vs. Wizard: How the biological definition of strength must change as you lead a business and family.

The "Normal" Trap: Why the standard medical definition of "normal" is actually a dangerous baseline for a high-performing man.

Cognitive Edge: The truth about Methylene Blue and low-dose nootropics for bypassing brain fog and entering flow state.

GABA vs. Serotonin: Why your "anxiety" is likely a braking-system issue, not a happiness issue.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – The "Normal = Deteriorating" Trap 
02:11 – The Warrior to Wizard Transition (Parenting & Control)
05:58 – Signs Your Nervous System is Crashing 
08:56 – Why High-Performance Men Shouldn't Want to be "Normal" 
11:17 – Mitochondria: The Engine of Executive Focus 
14:27 – The Truth About Trauma Center "Health" 
17:22 – The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom Explained 
22:31 – How ATP Deficiency Destroys Decision Making 
28:46 – Methylene Blue: A Battery Charger for the Brain 
40:31 – The GABA Solution for Calm in the Storm 
45:26 – Breaking the Spiral: Actionable Routines 
50:23 – Identity Beyond the Title (Fatherhood & Legacy)
ABOUT DR. SCOTT SHERR: Dr. Scott Sherr is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He is the COO of Troscriptions and a lead faculty member of the HOMe-HOPe nonprofit, where he translates complex biochemical mechanics into actionable protocols for high-stakes performance.
Sherr's Links:
Website:
https://drscottsherr.com/
https://homehope.org/
Instagram: drscottsherr
 
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In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton sits down with former professional athlete and hedge fund analyst Alex Feinberg to deconstruct the "Success Trap" facing modern professionals. Alex shares his journey from the stress of elite athletics to the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley and high finance, where he discovered the "writing on the wall": the global economy is designed to maximize your output while minimizing your freedom. 
They deep-dive into the Triple Seven Framework—the ultimate benchmark for integrated success: 7 hours of sleep, a 7-minute mile, and 7 figures of liquid assets. Alex explains why most high-performers are "isolated operators" who sacrifice their health for digits on a screen, and provides the Kingpin Model for reclaiming 10–20 hours a week without losing your professional edge.
If you are a faith-driven leader seeking financial sovereignty, time mastery, and a deeper connection with your family, this conversation is your orientation for the "6-Hour CEO" lifestyle. 
 
Chapters:
0:00 – The "Wallpaper Filter": Why you ignore the obvious 
2:15 – Why the world is designed to enslave the American man 
7:45 – The Pro Athlete Multiplier: Why your physique is your resume 
13:10 – Hedge Fund Secrets: How to win when you aren't working 
19:35 – The Kingpin Model: Identifying high-leverage moves
25:50 – Triple Seven Framework: Sleep, Speed, and Seven Figures 
34:10 – Why "Work-Life Balance" is a lie for leaders 
42:15 – Reclaiming your role as the Modern Noble Knight 
 
Feinberg's Links:
Website/Professional Bio: www.insanelyaddictive.com
LinkedIn: alexfeinberg1
YouTube: @alexfeinberg1
Instagram: alexfeinberg1
 



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