What if the discomfort you're avoiding is the doorway to deeper connection, healing, and leadership?

In this raw and revealing episode, Jay and Mike unpack the power of leaning in - in relationships, in business, and within ourselves.

From the psychology of avoidant attachment to the deep personal lessons learned in recent men's work and workshops, this conversation gets real, fast.

You’ll hear:

🔹 Why avoidance creates unconscious emotional harm — and how to own it 🔹 The link between childhood abandonment and adult patterns of disconnection 🔹 How to recognise the heat of reactivity before it causes damage 🔹 The transformational power of vulnerability and pausing before reacting 🔹 A no-BS take on intimacy, conflict, and emotional safety in relationships

This one hits hard, for the men navigating modern relationships, for the leaders who want to grow their teams and themselves, and for anyone who knows that true growth lies just beyond their edge.

Lean in. It might just change everything.

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This week on The Long Game, we dive deep into the battle between hustle and harmony.

Jay throws it over to Mike, who has taken a bold step, hitting pause, switching islands, and unplugging from the grind after realising he was heading full-speed toward burnout.

What unfolds is a raw, honest, and often humorous conversation about the hidden costs of always being “on.” We explore:

💥 The addiction to adrenaline and achievement 🧠 How your nervous system quietly keeps score 💤 The myths (and truths) about sleep, recovery, and “powering through” ⚖️ Building real-life rhythms: cycles of push, rest, and play 🌀 The rebirth that follows breaking down 🔄 Why burnout isn’t failure — it’s feedback

Whether you’re stuck in a loop of constant striving or learning to surrender to the flow, this episode will meet you where you're at with stories, science, and soul.

No fluff. No shortcuts. Just truth.

🎧 Listen now and remember: extraordinary results don’t come from sprinting. They come from playing The Long Game.

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Welcome to Episode 40 of the Music, Spirit & Accountability podcast—a milestone moment where we hit reset and set a powerful new direction. In this real-time conversation, co-hosts Jay Hoad and Michael Cooper unpack the evolution of the podcast, brainstorm a comprehensive rebrand, and lay the foundation for a new theme: The Long Game.

From unpacking how clarity of purpose keeps you focused through setbacks, to developing long-term strategy, monetisation models, and high-impact content ideas—we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to grow something meaningful and sustainable.

This episode is raw, honest, and full of behind-the-scenes insight for anyone creating from the heart and playing the long game in business, creativity, or life.

🔑 Topics Include:

• Rebranding the podcast in real time

• Why “The Long Game” is the next evolution

• Monetization without selling out

• Building a mission-driven platform

• Vision planning (6 months, 1 year, 5 years)

• Creating a value-packed listener experience

• The role of masculine energy in spiritual leadership

• Designing content that scales and serves

🎯 Whether you’re a creator, coach, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to stay aligned while navigating big life shifts—this episode is for you.

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