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Apex Masculinity

Apex Masculinity

By Nick Chontos

Personal growth and development. Rejecting the toxic ideologies of masculinity. Reclaiming true manhood. Nick Chontos discusses the issues at the core of becoming the best actualized version of yourself as a man. Raising the bar in Fatherhood, Marriage, Business, Finances, Health and all things MANLY.!
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Field and Faith. A Father to the Fatherless

Apex MasculinityApr 01, 2024

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Field and Faith. A Father to the Fatherless

Field and Faith. A Father to the Fatherless

Join Luke Detraz and I as we discuss the mission of Field and Faith. Follow along as Luke unpacks how meaningful investments into the lives of young men can pay huge dividends for their future.

Continue the conversation with Luke and his team at Fieldfaith.org

Field & Faith podcast is heard everywhere.

Apr 01, 202401:05:09
It Starts With You. Embracing difficulty, pursuing congruency.

It Starts With You. Embracing difficulty, pursuing congruency.

Fantastic interview with life, fitness and nutrition coach, Eddie Shillinglaw. Dial in as we unpack why men are struggling and how we can take back control of every aspect of our lives.

Continue the conversation with Eddie@

Hybrid_life_athlete @ Instagram


Jan 13, 202401:18:01
5 Marks of Manhood, Rites of Passage and Developing a Clear Vision of Intentional Fatherhood

5 Marks of Manhood, Rites of Passage and Developing a Clear Vision of Intentional Fatherhood

Don Ross, founder of First Tribe, a program designed to help fathers usher their sons into successful manhood brings 20 years of experience to the podcast. If intentional fatherhood and authentic masculinity is your jam, dial in as we unpack strategy for developing young men into successful adulthood.

Continue the conversation with Don and all that he's creating @ Manhoodtribes.com

Oct 28, 202348:36
The Man Every Woman Wants, Every Child Needs and Every Man Longs To Become.

The Man Every Woman Wants, Every Child Needs and Every Man Longs To Become.

Love, sex and relationship coach, Kristin Wilder Warnaca shares on the topic of reigniting intimacy, curiosity, eroticism, passion, communication, playfulness and so much more. If things have gotten dry, boring and uneventful for you, not only in the bedroom but in your intimate relationship as a whole, you need to check this episode out.

What every woman wants and needs in her man.

Check out her free Ebook "The Erotic Blueprint" and all her available coaching programs at;

Kristinwilder.com

Wilderintimacy Instagram.

Oct 22, 202301:23:59
Strategic Innovation Creates Exceptional Results.

Strategic Innovation Creates Exceptional Results.

Another 5 star interview with Life Coach, Marriage Counselor, Entrepreneur and co-founder of Take The Mountain Challenge; Scott Strong brings the goods and offers quality insights on how men can go from good to great.

Continue the conversation with Scott at: Takethemountainchallenge.com

Instagram@ mr_scott_strong

Instagram@ webelieveaz

TikTok@ meeknotweak

Facebook@ Scott Strong

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Oct 08, 202301:51:08
Trust, Truth, and Transformation

Trust, Truth, and Transformation

Settle in as Coach Jeff Shirrell unpacks strategies on the inner work of healing the heart and empowering the life.


Continue the conversation with Jeff@

YourStoryToGlory.com

Jeffshirrell@Instagram

Sep 30, 202301:15:30
Masculine Skill Sets for Success

Masculine Skill Sets for Success

Back for another round of epic badassery, Thomas Edwards Jr. brings the goods on being emotionally centered and the synergy between vision, purpose and planning. Buckle up as we unpack self-confidence, masculine courage, and living out your core values as a man.

Thomas has been featured in multiple outlets including; Men's Health, GQ, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, MTV, ABC, The Today Show and the Steve Harvey Show. His content is uplifting, inspiring and geared to help all people become more self-aware and absolutely crush life.

Continue the conversation with Thomas@;

Theprofessionalwingman.com

Becomethevisionary.com

Sep 10, 202301:10:56
Burnout, Over Extending, True Masculine Confidence and the 5 Areas of Manhood.

Burnout, Over Extending, True Masculine Confidence and the 5 Areas of Manhood.

Certified Oola Life Coach Rick Schwartz brings the goods on burnout solutions, self validation, masculine confidence, and ongoing self analysis.

Dial in as we look at marriage, fatherhood, money, health and business.

These Oola guys get down righteous.

Continue the conversation with Rick at;

CoachRickSchwartz.com

YouTube@ RickSchwartz

Podcast@ WeAllHaveSomething.Buzzsprout.com

Instagram@ coach_rick_schwartz/

Facebook@ CoachRickSchwartz

Aug 05, 202301:19:45
When the Leader is Lost the People Panic Video Presentation

When the Leader is Lost the People Panic Video Presentation

Apex Masculinity has gone live with video on Spotify for Podcasters

Continue the conversation with Simon and I as we unpack masculine leadership.

Aug 02, 202358:31
Total Rebalance for Optimal Results

Total Rebalance for Optimal Results

Joel Haasenriter, Certified Oola Life and Green Gap finance coach brings the bulletproof strategy for optimal results.

Aug 01, 202301:26:26
Total Rebalance for Optimal Results
Jul 30, 202301:27:09
When the Leader is Lost, the People Panic

When the Leader is Lost, the People Panic

Powerful interview with men's confidence and performance coach, Simon Smart. Our discussion weaves in and out of strategies that men can implement in their lives today to see right now results towards becoming the best version of themselves. His discourse on feminine biology and how women are a the mirror for how we're showing up in life, is brilliant, refreshing and inspirational to say the least.

Continue the conversation with Simon at;

Facebook@ Simon Smart

Instagram@ Simonjsmart

TikTok@ warrior_protocol

Jul 26, 202359:13
The Lion Behind Her. Powerful interview with Riannah Roach on healthy masculinity, relationship roles and what every woman wants in her man.

The Lion Behind Her. Powerful interview with Riannah Roach on healthy masculinity, relationship roles and what every woman wants in her man.

Riannah is an NLP, spirituality, relationship and life coach. Her content is spot on, timely, traditional in every sense and greatly needed in our current culture of woke-ism, social engineering and dis-jointed roles within relationships.

follow up with her at;

Hello@riannahroach.com

Instagram@ riannah.roach

TikTok @riannah.roach

This will be one of my favorites.

Jul 23, 202349:60
Resisting Beta Podcast

Resisting Beta Podcast

I had an awesome opportunity last year to be a guest on the Resisting Beta Podcast. Andy Bontz has really put together a one-stop shop for all things relating to masculine health. We both agreed that this episode was one of our favorites. He graciously agreed to forward me the link so that I could share the episode with the Apex Masculinity audience. Check out all that Andy is doing within the masculinity movement at Resisting Beta Podcast and resistingbeta.com

Jul 19, 202301:04:30
A Trophy of God's Grace

A Trophy of God's Grace

Powerful interview with Gabriel Trevino on the journey from Being homeless, addicted, and lost, to becoming an entrepreneur, father, engaged and fully surrendered to Christ and God's direction for his life.


Reach Gabe @ trevinogabriel456@gmail.com

How's your story unfolding?......

Jul 15, 202301:05:22
Wokeism, Social Engineering and the Subtle Attack Against Healthy Masculinity

Wokeism, Social Engineering and the Subtle Attack Against Healthy Masculinity

Weigh everything against your own masculine compass.

Jul 03, 202325:53
All in, or.. in the way.

All in, or.. in the way.

Short episode to bring you up to speed on my transition from North Dakota down to Texas. Keep fighting the good fight. It’s worth it. Your worth it!
May 14, 202322:58
Realigning men to their God given purpose.

Realigning men to their God given purpose.

Powerful interview with Daniel Krynzel. Dan is the founder of the God Walk app, an app designed to help you connect with God on a consistent daily basis, allowing you to realign with your God given purpose and get answers for the road ahead. Check out Dan's content at

thegodwalkapp.com

Mar 20, 202301:03:27
Take The Mountain Challenge. Interview with Matt Allred.

Take The Mountain Challenge. Interview with Matt Allred.

Fantastic episode with Matt Allred, cofounder of a powerful men's retreat that is seeing powerful results in helping men level up, reclaim their masculine edge and reconnect to their masculine power. I will be at this event in Prescot, AZ next month. If your an Apex Masculinity podcast fan or just need a realignment in success, I'd love to connect with you there. These guys are fired up and making a difference. Check out the trailer, Takethemountainchallenge.com

Tickets are available at Takethemountainchallenge.com

Mar 18, 202301:09:06
Testosterone: The Building Block for Masculine Health.

Testosterone: The Building Block for Masculine Health.

Informative interview with Men's Lifestyle Coach Mark Iron. 

Get a ton of info at MarkIron.co

Dec 04, 202255:04
The Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts With a Single Step.

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts With a Single Step.

Powerful interview with mindset and personal empowerment coach Anthony Glover.

Dec 03, 202201:13:33
Climb the Mountain or be Lost in the Landslide

Climb the Mountain or be Lost in the Landslide

Goals give us a sense of purpose. They create confidence within the man. They provide a higher quality of life. Anything not growing is really dying.

Nov 25, 202224:28
Vibrational Energy Creates Mirrored Results.

Vibrational Energy Creates Mirrored Results.

We will always attract back to ourselves results that mirror our own electromagnetic frequency. Learn to change your primary frequency for maximum affectivness.

Nov 25, 202211:13
CYCLE BREAKER. Dr. Mindi Kessler on Transcending Childhood Trauma
Oct 31, 202201:19:15
Become the Oak Tree.

Become the Oak Tree.

The process of becoming the man that resonates with you in quality and temperament isn't as difficult as one might think. Daily intake of positive affirming content. Daily expression of values developed as opportunities arise. Brushing off failure and enjoying the ride.

Sep 22, 202215:43
Cleared Hot. Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Slade

Cleared Hot. Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Slade

Powerful interview with decorated combat pilot Brian Slade. 

Sep 20, 202249:56
Develop Higher Expectations For Yourself

Develop Higher Expectations For Yourself

We defeat self-sabotage by developing higher expectations for our ourselves.

Sep 16, 202207:54
Discipline = Freedom, Self-Respect and Unlimited Success.

Discipline = Freedom, Self-Respect and Unlimited Success.

Daily discipline will afford you great freedom in life. The level of self-respect and self-dignity is worth far more than the wealth, success or accomplishments that will naturally follow as you make the choice to become a self-disciplined man.

Sep 15, 202217:53
Developing the Confidence of a Spartan Warrior.

Developing the Confidence of a Spartan Warrior.

Daily focused intentional living.
Consistent daily action towards your goals.
Consistent daily consumption of educationally self improving material.
Practicing radical self acceptance and forgiveness.
Daily challenge to fight impulsivity and develop restraint.
Sep 14, 202223:47
Happiness Today. YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS.

Happiness Today. YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS.

Living for tomorrow can rob you of your joy today. Learn some simple strategies on developing and maintaining genuine happiness today.

Sep 14, 202230:20
Consistency Breeds Mastery

Consistency Breeds Mastery

Identifying roles and obligations leads to identifying behavioral choices and understanding progressive results expectancies. Learn to shift your routine into habit so that you function on auto-pilot.

Sep 12, 202217:32
3 Foundational Pillars to Begin any Success Journey

3 Foundational Pillars to Begin any Success Journey

Spirit-Body-Mind. Develop yourself in these 3 areas to achieve maximum success.

Sep 09, 202211:17
Frustration is a blessing. Let it guide you.

Frustration is a blessing. Let it guide you.

Frustration is a sign that there is work to do. Let it guide you on the path to greater success.

Aug 30, 202206:34
Social Anxiety to Epic Brand Building, Authorship and Public Speaking with Marcus Bales

Social Anxiety to Epic Brand Building, Authorship and Public Speaking with Marcus Bales

Tune in for a fantastic journey on how Marcus overcame sever social anxiety to become a top rated expert in public speaking and helping others do the same. One of the most pleasant and personally intriguing conversations that I've been able to be apart of.

Jul 31, 202201:11:10
Recover Fast and Recommit to Success.

Recover Fast and Recommit to Success.

Everyone fails in life, the trick is to not let your failures determine your future. How do we learn the art of speedy recovery and not lose the momentum of success? Grab a notepad, take notes and educate yourself on a clear cut process to stand up quickly and stay on the trajectory of Apex achievement.

Jun 30, 202238:44
Becoming Your Authentic Self, Self-Validation and Implementing Extreme Ownership.

Becoming Your Authentic Self, Self-Validation and Implementing Extreme Ownership.

Any time we deny our authentic self we cause pain. What does a "growing authenticity' look like practically? How do we develop a healthy, robust sense of self value that causes us to seek internal validation over social acceptance at any cost. Powerful nuggets woven through the entire episode that will no doubt cause some inner reflection on how we see ourselves and most importantly, how we show up in life.

May 15, 202201:08:58
Break from the grind, start a side hustle and be willing to self-educate in an ever changing landscape

Break from the grind, start a side hustle and be willing to self-educate in an ever changing landscape

Chuck Ellis paints the perfect picture of how men come to that place in life where their tired of making someone else rich and what the next practical steps are in discovering what your passions are and how to monetize your own side-hustle to begin the process of breaking free from the matrix. 

May 09, 202201:14:33
Manhood Quests, Self-Mastery and the Art of the Masculine Comeback w/ Simon Smart

Manhood Quests, Self-Mastery and the Art of the Masculine Comeback w/ Simon Smart

Powerful episode on the rites of passage, stages, and journeys of manhood. We discuss getting back on the path after a fall, getting past barriers, mindset, success rituals and a whole host of awesome topics. 

May 05, 202201:27:17
Developing Strong Leadership, Fighting Impulsivity and Giving Yourself Room to Grow

Developing Strong Leadership, Fighting Impulsivity and Giving Yourself Room to Grow

In-depth interview with Transformative Leadership expert Derek Wellington Johnson on a multiplicity of powerful topics. Tuck in, grab some coffee, get ready to take some notes, this will revolutionize your leadership approach and help you gain discipline and build a winning team.

May 02, 202201:40:18
The Champion Mindset: Powerful interview with Dorian Serban on the masculine journey towards success.

The Champion Mindset: Powerful interview with Dorian Serban on the masculine journey towards success.

Deep dive into mindset development, failure recovery, confidence building, self-discipline, integrity, risk taking, self-limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, gratitude, mentorship and all things personal growth and development. 

Mar 27, 202201:11:02
Self-discovery, Life at the top, Expectations and Mastering the "game" of life.

Self-discovery, Life at the top, Expectations and Mastering the "game" of life.

Fantastic episode with mindset and playfulness coach Thomas Edwards.

His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Men's Health, GQ, Entrepreneur, MTV, ABC and The Steve Harvey show. Dive in as we unpack his full throttle rise to the top, what it really revealed to him, what he's doing now and where his vision is headed. 

When we approach life's obligations with gratitude, we gain back our autonomy. 

Feb 21, 202201:05:37
Powerfull interview with Mindset transformation coach, Rees Tabor on Self Sabotage, Limiting Beliefs, Fear, and Procrastination.

Powerfull interview with Mindset transformation coach, Rees Tabor on Self Sabotage, Limiting Beliefs, Fear, and Procrastination.

Self sabotage comes in many forms. The lack of self awareness concerning what our specific limiting beliefs and actions are, is what keeps us stuck, discontent and unfulfilled in life. In order to begin moving forward towards greater levels of success, fulfillment and achievment we have to go inward and be brutally honest with what our hangups are and then implement a simple, yet highly effective strategy on rebuilding new beliefs about ourselves that will produce positive changes in the decision making center of the brain. 

Feb 06, 202201:08:41
Confidence Condensed. Part 3

Confidence Condensed. Part 3

Introduction: Why we need confidence

A. My story/how it relates

B. Devoid of self-confidence, self-esteem, self-image and self-worth

C. Confidence is needed to advance to the next level

D. Confidence is needed to influence others

II. What fights self-confidence? The need to become self-aware

A. Negative nueral-pathway creation/negative self-talk

B. Reliving our past failures/letting them define us

C.Not living our truth/scratching your core values

D. Toxic influences/negative network

III. What confidence produces: The winning mindset

A. Deservability/You deserve to win

B. Believability/The belief that you can achieve great things

C. Motovation/Confidence transmutates in to actual energy to stay on track

D. Ideas/The brain begins to shift from problem minded to solution focused

IV. How to build confidence: Simple yet effective strategies to build confidence

A. Rebuild positive nueral pathways through constant reinforced listening/Podcasts,Tedtalks, Books, etc.

B. Set achievable goals/Daily and long term

C. Practice gratitude/Dont settle but don't be discontent

D. Live your core values/Live in congruency with your own ethical code.

Conclusion: Let the fruitfulness of success add proof for greater success


Jan 24, 202201:00:51
Goal setting. How to avoid pitfalls and develop a clearcut strategy to succeed.

Goal setting. How to avoid pitfalls and develop a clearcut strategy to succeed.

Joel Haasenritter with Wayfindersforlife.com brings the goods once again in this return interview on setting and achieving goals.

Jan 09, 202201:06:01
CONFIDENCE in 2022 Part 2

CONFIDENCE in 2022 Part 2

Enjoy this continuation of the confidence series. This is your year to win big!!

Jan 07, 202201:08:09
CONFIDENCE. PART 1: What it Accomplishes, What it Produces and Why You Need It!

CONFIDENCE. PART 1: What it Accomplishes, What it Produces and Why You Need It!

In order to successfully achieve our goals, dreams and ambitions we need to cultivate and strengthen our self confidence. Confidence must be a foundation stone within us. Let 2022 be the year you level up and evolve. Part one of the confidence series. enjoy. Please reach out on the message tab in the show notes, or shoot us an email at Apexmasculinity.com 

Jan 03, 202201:05:50
Defeat Yourself. Powerful Interview with Author, Mentor and Fellow Apex Warrior, Werner Nazon on Overcoming and Defeating the Monster.

Defeat Yourself. Powerful Interview with Author, Mentor and Fellow Apex Warrior, Werner Nazon on Overcoming and Defeating the Monster.

Tons of great content. Value added information by way of tools, tactics and mindset formation to succeed in the battle against lust, porn and insecurity. Great flow, great chemistry. Great story. Be empowered on your journey to success. Never stop trying to win. Your closer than you think.

Dec 06, 202101:21:46
Thanksgiving rant, Fall recap, Nothing fancy, 2022 Goals.

Thanksgiving rant, Fall recap, Nothing fancy, 2022 Goals.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to recap the recent interview episodes. I've been blessed by good nuggets of truth from good people and I'm grateful for the work thats taking place in my own life as well as the work thats taking place in your life. Apex family I love you. I hope your life is doing better than it ever has and that your around good people this holiday season. KEEP EVOLVING!!

Nov 25, 202102:05:50
Interview with Anthony Treas from STRONG Men Coaching

Interview with Anthony Treas from STRONG Men Coaching

We all have a rough past. How are you leveraging that past to build an amazing life today. Enjoy this episode with Life, health, and success coach Anthony Treas. Marine, Iraqi war veteran, with graduate degrees in Public Health and fellow podcaster with STRONG men podcast .

Nov 21, 202153:31
The Before and After......

The Before and After......

I was invited to be a guest on The Before and After Podcast. Enjoy.

Nov 15, 202101:07:35