It's A State Of Mind

About It's A State Of Mind

Most men are not failing. They are drifting. Men, Mindset & Mission is the podcast for high-performing men who are done with just getting by — men in business, men who are fathers, men who know they are capable of more but can't figure out why they feel stuck. Hosted by James Boardman, former Royal Marine, entrepreneur, and men's performance coach, each episode is raw, honest, and built around one goal: helping you stop existing and start living. No scripts just real conversations about mindset, identity, purpose, and what it actually takes to operate at your highest level across every area of your life. Stop existing Start living. Let's get to work.

Publisher

James Boardman

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Aug 2020

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

905 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   3 Lessons for High-Performing Men: Stop Self-Sabotage and Start Living With Purpose

   You can have a good business, a family, money coming in, and a life that looks successful from the outside—while still feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure what any of it is really for. After a powerful men's retreat in Spain, James Boardman shares three lessons for high-performing men who want to stop drifting, challenge the stories holding them back, and start living with more clarity, connection, and purpose. The message is simple: you do not need to keep living on autopilot. But you do need to be willing to stop, reflect, and tell yourself the truth. Inside this episode: •Why regular reflection is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth •The daily questions that reveal whether you are genuinely living the life you want •Why "wanting" something is not enough—and how to turn a want into a real need •How to find the deeper reason behind the goals, money, business growth, and success you are chasing •Why more income or a bigger business does not automatically create a better life •How self-sabotage begins with the story you keep telling yourself •Why excuses, fear, and limiting beliefs keep men trapped in the same place •The truth about successful men: they also experience self-doubt, pressure, and personal struggles •Why connection with other honest, growth-minded men can change everything Take yourself out for a coffee. Put your phone away. Ask yourself: What do I want? Where am I going? What story am I telling myself? And what needs to change? Awaken the Man Within is a live event for men ready to get honest, rebuild their standards, and create a powerful new chapter in their life. Find out more and reserve your place here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/awakenthemanwithinevent (https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/awakenthemanwithinevent) Retreat handbook >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nP5hB2JSBDSheb8-wzenblAku61Xio46/view?usp=sharing

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   How to Take Control of Your Life: Build Your Future Before It Builds You

   Too many men spend their best years reacting: reacting to work, money pressure, family demands, health problems, and the chaos of daily life. Then one day, they look up and wonder where the time went. In this reflective episode of Awaken the Man Within, James Boardman shares the questions every man needs to ask: How do I want to live in the next decade? What decisions am I making today? And are those decisions building the future I actually want? This is about becoming the architect of your life—rather than drifting into a future you never chose. Inside this episode: •Why every man needs a clear life blueprint for the next 5, 10, and 20 years •How to make intentional decisions about career, health, money, family, and time •Why time—not just money—is one of your most valuable currencies •The long-term ripple effect of your daily habits, decisions, and standards •Why putting yourself last eventually costs the people you are trying to provide for •How self-leadership helps you become more present at home and more effective at work •The difference between reacting to life and actively constructing a life you want to live •Why high standards, routines, and personal systems create more freedom and control You do not need every detail mapped out. But you do need to know the direction you are moving in—and make decisions today that support the man, father, partner, and leader you want to become. Awaken the Man Within is a live event for men ready to take control of their direction, rebuild their personal operating system, and create a life they are proud to lead. Find out more and reserve your place here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/awakenthemanwithinevent (https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/awakenthemanwithinevent)

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Lost Your Identity? How to Rebuild Yourself After a Major Life Change

   Losing your identity does not always look dramatic from the outside. It can happen when you leave the military, change career, become a father, go through a relationship breakdown, sell a business, or simply realise that the version of you that once worked no longer fits your life. In this raw and personal episode of Awaken the Man Within, James Boardman shares the identity transition that followed his departure from the Royal Marines. He explains the three stages of identity change: falling away from the old version of yourself, the confusion of "no man's land," and the decision to build the next version of you. If you are questioning who you are, where you are going, or why the life you have built no longer feels aligned, this conversation will help you understand the transition—and start moving forward. Inside this episode: •Why major life changes can leave men feeling lost, disconnected, and unsure of who they are •The three stages of an identity transition: leaving the old identity, no man's land, and rebuilding •James's experience of leaving the Royal Marines, losing direction, and struggling to adapt to civilian life •Why career success means little if it costs you your presence at home •The danger of staying too long in an identity that no longer fits •How purpose, mission, and intentional action help you rebuild self-respect •Why you must stop tolerating "no man's land" and begin creating your next chapter •A practical question to ask yourself: Which stage of the transition am I in right now? You do not have to remain the man you used to be. But you do need to take responsibility for becoming the man your next chapter requires. Awaken the Man Within is a live event for men who are ready to rebuild their identity, raise their standards, and create a mission for the life ahead. Find out more and reserve your place here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/awakenthemanwithinevent (https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/awakenthemanwithinevent)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

58 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Engagement

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