Love, Lust & Lies: Modern Relationships (Part 2)

In part2 of this episode, we continue exposing the truth about modern relationships, dating, and the struggles men and women face in love today. Part 1 explored marriage, values, and the dating game, now we dive even deeper into the raw realities that shape how we connect.

We get personal, sharing lived experiences that reveal both the pain and lessons learned along the way:

• Narcissistic partners: How manipulation, drama, and betrayal can destroy trust.
  
  
• Cheating & loyalty: What happens when a friend’s partner cheats—do you speak up, or stay silent?
  
  
• Jealousy & power plays: How women can become pawns in games between men, and how envy poisons friendships.
  
  
• Sex & culture: Different attitudes to intimacy across the world, from Brazil to Europe.
  
  
• The deeper lesson: How accountability—not blame—is the only way forward in life and love.
  
  

We close with a hard truth: don’t take relationship advice from us or from toxic “dating gurus.” The best guidance comes from those in healthy, steady partnerships. But what we can offer is perspective, honesty, and the reminder that men and women are not enemies—we need each other, and it’s time to rebuild relationships on respect and authenticity.

Love, Lust & Lies: Modern Relationships (Part 1)

In this episode of The Life Dojo podcast, , we question how relationships, marriage, and even podcasting itself have shifted in today’s world. From the influence of money and corporations to the breakdown of traditional values, we ask the hard questions many avoid.

We open by reflecting on the podcasting world, how once authentic voices are now chasing views, watering down their message, or bowing to corporate agendas. What happens when you’re offered life-changing money but told you can’t speak your truth anymore?

From there, we dive into the state of modern relationships:

• Marriage or showpiece? Is it truly about love, or more about status, money, and social media appearances?
  
  
• Values fading: How couples avoid quality time, stay together for convenience, and treat marriage like a financial arrangement.
  
  
• The truth about weddings: From engagement rings created by the diamond industry to ceremonies rooted in ancient rituals.
  
  
• Divorce realities: Why men often face the harshest consequences when relationships break down.
  
  
• Dating in the modern era: Looks over substance, serial daters chasing free nights out, and how lust has replaced genuine connection.
  
  

This is a raw and unfiltered breakdown of how relationships are shifting in the modern world—and why men and women need to find their way back to real values, accountability, and authentic connection.

Part 2 continues the conversation with narcissism, cheating, jealousy, power plays, and stories from our own experiences in dating and relationships.

In part 2 of this episode we open up about our personal battles with ego, whether in martial arts, competition, or daily life and how self-sabotage, overthinking and fear of rejection can hold us back from real growth.

We share raw experiences from LA to the UK, contrasting environments that celebrate success with those that hoard wealth and limit ambition. Drawing on stories of sacrifice, discipline, and figures like Miyamoto Musashi, we discuss how monk mode, consistency and focus can reshape your path.

At its core, this episode is about breaking free from limiting beliefs, reclaiming discipline, and using your struggles as fuel. Authenticity, consistency, and purpose, not fame or money are what lead to lasting fulfilment.

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In this episode, we explore the power of branding, limiting beliefs, ego and the traps of modern society. Marcus shares the story behind Lionheart Fitness and what the lion represents to him, while Michael unpacks the meaning behind The Life Dojo logo, balancing the primal and higher self through the tiger, the samurai and the principle of continuous improvement.

From there, we dive into how limiting beliefs and fear-based programming keep us stuck, why conspiracy culture feeds negativity, and how entertainment often fuels breakdowns instead of breakthroughs.

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Is modern life making men soft? Michael returns to Muay Thai after a nearly a decade, reigniting his fighting spirit after a cracked rib to prove that discipline conquers doubt. We break down the real wars men face off the mat, confronting how comfort, obesity, victim mentality, and bullying keep men trapped in cycles of quiet resignation.

This is a raw conversation about turning pain into power. Through vulnerable stories of weight, addiction, and overcoming bullying, we expose how negative thinking creates failure—and how to reframe struggle into fuel. No matter your past, this episode is a call to reclaim your strength and build a life of purpose through mental resilience.

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In part 2 of this episode with Warren Anthony, we move into culture and connection, from the decline of privacy and sacred intimacy in the age of OnlyFans and Instagram, to dating apps, AI’s potential to either elevate or diminish human intelligence and the growing loss of face-to-face human interaction. We talk about how your circle should energise you, not drain you and the importance of doing things for yourself rather than for approval.

The episode also covers the warrior mindset, self-mastery and challenging yourself no matter your age or circumstance. From martial arts at 46 to reframing setbacks for success, we show how mental strength fuels physical achievement. We finish with a dive into cryptocurrency, hidden agendas, immigration narratives and the need to focus on self-development over external noise.

This is a raw, thought-provoking discussion on purpose, resilience and living authentically in a world designed to distract you.

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Focus on what matters: ADHD, Distraction & The Un-education System Part 1

Is ADHD a real condition or a systemic profit machine? DJ, promoter, and spiritual seeker Warren Anthony joins us for an unapologetically honest conversation on purpose, play, and breaking free from a distracted world.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The simple life vs. material stress: Why pursuing passion beats chasing possessions.
• The truth about ADHD: Personal journey or Big Pharma behavior management?
• How schools and media shape mental health narratives for control and profit.
• The rise of the dopamine lifestyle: Energy drinks, junk food, and short-form content addiction.
• Why real talent is ignored in the era of participation trophies and failing systems.

A raw discussion on living authentically when the world wants you distracted.

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Go from Stuck to unstoppable: Breaking the Comfort Trap

Feeling stuck, soft, and stagnant? This is Part 1 of a powerful series tackling the root causes of men's stress, lack of motivation, and the "no time" excuse—with real, lived solutions.

In this episode, we break down:

• Stress as a signal: The difference between healthy stress and chronic, cortisol-driven burnout—and how to shift your nervous system with breathwork.
• How comfort kills drive: Why modern life makes men soft and how to reclaim your edge.
• Marcus's powerful story on flipping his mindset after losing his leg by focusing on gain, not loss.
• Motivation is a myth: Why discipline, purpose, and cutting toxic influences are the real keys.
• The "no time" lie: How to dominate your day by removing distractions (TV, scrolling) and building ruthless routines.

This is a wake-up call to stop coping and start owning every area of your life.

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