The Growth Voyage Podcast
The Growth Voyage Podcast
Podcast Description
The Growth Voyage is a podcast dedicated to men navigating the often challenging path of self-development and personal growth.
With candid conversations with guests at different stages of their journey, we explore the ups and downs of transitioning through life’s pivotal moments - whether it’s overcoming obstacles or finding direction, the podcast offers relatable insights, shared experiences, and valuable lessons.
Along the way, I share my own personal stories and reflections, providing observations that may help others stay on course during their own growth voyage.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to personal transformation, including mental health, overcoming adversity, and emotional resilience, with specific episodes discussing themes like self-love, mental health misconceptions, and the journey from addiction to recovery.
The Growth Voyage Podcast dedicated to men navigating the often challenging path of self-development and personal growth.
With candid conversations with guests at different stages of their journey, we explore the ups and downs of transitioning through life’s pivotal moments – whether it’s overcoming obstacles or finding direction, the podcast offers relatable insights, shared experiences, and valuable lessons.
Along the way, I share my own personal stories and reflections, providing observations that may help others stay on course during their own growth voyage.
In this episode of The Growth Voyage Podcast, we explore what it truly means to break away from expectation and build a life aligned with your values. Gauthaman grew up in India’s academic pressure cooker – where success was defined by grades, stability, and approval. Yet beneath that structure, he felt a pull toward something deeper: fitness, freedom, and purpose. This conversation is about choosing authenticity over approval, and what happens when you stop chasing happiness – and start building a life that actually means something. If you’ve ever questioned the path laid out for you, this one will resonate.
We dive into:
- The weight of academic and societal pressure
- The courage to pursue passion over tradition
- What it takes to leave a stable path and start again
- The role of self-awareness, community, and resilience in growth
- Navigating cultural and family expectations
- Finding balance between hard work, joy, and fulfilment
- Building meaningful friendships
- Nice guy syndrome
I help recovering Nice Guys leave the mask behind and become Grounded Warriors. Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/harisonsaunders/
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Song recommendation: Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb
Book recommendations:
- Robert Glover – No More Mr Nice Guy
- David Deida – The Way of the Superior ManEnjoyed the conversation?
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