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Real conversations – The work behind change The Next Level Guy Podcast is a series of real conversations with people who've done the work — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We explore how change actually happens, without scripts, shortcuts, or performance. What this show actually is This isn't motivation. It's orientation. Each episode explores how men build: clarity when they feel stuck or overwhelmed strength without burning out or numbing out direction when life feels noisy or unfocused The conversations are grounded, practical, and rooted in real experience — not theory or ...

While studying as a biology undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, Ian Mackay crashed his bike into a tree on campus. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, Mackay adapted to his new life with the help of his dedicated family, particularly his mother, Teena Woodward, and a group of quirky friends. After years of despair, and against all odds, he became an inspiring leader, an innovator with Apple, and a world-record-breaking athlete.