Best Nick Bognar Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 30: Helping Myself Out, Step By Step: A Conversation with Nick Bognar, MFT. Part 2 29:57

1h ago29:57

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Marriage and family therapist, Nick Bognar, rejoins Brian and Martin for more conversation on the benefits of therapy for men. The guys ask Nick about how COVID and social media have affected the minds of men and how he has approached both of these mental health hurdles. The guys also discuss the idea that men becoming more sensitive and open with …

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Episode 121 - Workaholics R Us - Nick Bognar 1:14:55

5h ago1:14:55

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This week Audrey Moore talks to licensed therapist Nick Bognar! Nick moved to LA to become an actor, but quickly shifted to HELPING actors through therapy - and he is INCREDIBLE! He's been helping actors and artists find joy again for years, and he's here to help you do the same! Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO COD…

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Episode 31: Have Family, Will Travel. Stressfully. 29:47

6h ago29:47

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Brian and Martin show us another example of men helping men as the guys talk about Brian’s current family trip. He travelled across the country with his mother and kids to visit his brother and it hasn’t been the nice, relaxing vacation he expected. He explains the pitfalls of being a parent with mental health obstacles and how certain issues can e…

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S2Ep1: I Am Strong, I Am Powerful (with Patrick Muñoz) 31:59

13h ago31:59

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The vast majority of my coaching students tell me that they know that confidence is important in networking situations, but that it feels out of reach for them. How can we be confident -and appear confident- in situations where we're talking with strangers about ourselves and our businesses? In this episode, prominent Hollywood vocal coach and all-…

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Episode 122 - Leveling Up with Robyn Keller 1:03:07

1d ago1:03:07

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This week Audrey Moore talks to licensed therapist Robyn Keller! Robyn is an actress based in Los Angeles, known for her vibrant personality, her passion for both theater and film/tv! They discuss the importance of financial stability and confidence in pursuing acting, strategies for managing mulitple jobs, and the best ways to network. Sponsored b…

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Episode 29: Helping Myself Out: A Conversation with Nick Bognar, MFT. Part 1 26:37

3h ago26:37

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Therapy as an option to improving mental health is the subject of our conversation as marriage and family therapist, Nick Bognar, joins Brian and Martin. Nick’s practice puts a focus on men so the guys ask all the important questions about what it’s like to treat a man who decides to enter therapy for things like depression, anxiety and suicidal id…

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Episode 120 - Imposter Syndrome - Raffael Ponce-Valencia 51:26

2h ago51:26

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor Raffael Ponce-Valencia! Raffael has lived a full life in many different countries, speaks multiple languages, and has had extreme ups and downs as an actor and outside of acting. They discuss how focusing only on an artistic pursuit and ignoring the business side of life lead him to being homeless, how he was a…

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Midweek Rant: Helping a Friend Help Themselves 7:40

2d ago7:40

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A story of awareness and understanding one's own mental illness.By Brian San Marco, Martin Wagmaister

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Episode 28: How Are You, My Friend? How Are You, My Father? 30:11

4d ago30:11

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What does it sound like when two middle-aged men who have no problem coming clean about their mental health and the issues that come with it ask each other, “how are you?” It leads to funny, difficult, emotional and open banter about things like Martin’s recent Italy “trip”, Brian’s recent obstacles in being a father with anxiety and OCD, cannabis …

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Episode 119 – Agent Theft is Bad Mmmkay - Cyd Strittmatter 1:03:11

10d ago1:03:11

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor/badass Cyd Strittmatter! Cyd has been a working actor for 40 years, in everything from Cheers; to X-Files, to the Conners and 9-1-1 - not to mention all her commercials! She is a titan and she discusses personal and careers sustainability, the current landscape of auditions and bookings. They also discuss how a…

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Episode 27: The Dark Side of Traveling and Vacations 35:37

11d ago35:37

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Brian and Martin are back with the season two premiere of the podcast. The guys talk about their time off and the conversation turns honest and raw when Martin recalls his recent trip to Italy and why his mental health became a tough thing to deal with while he was abroad. An informative episode for those that deal with anxiety and depression, even…

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Episode 118 – Leveling Up - Kathleen Suit 1:11:25

19d ago1:11:25

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor Kathleen Suit! Kathleen has done all six years of Self Tape May and produced her own SAG-AFTRA film. They discuss growth and learning in auditioning and self-taping, marketing and packaging yourself as an actor, overcoming self-judgement and imposter syndrome, and market research. Sponsored by: Casting Networks…

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Episode 117 – Balancing Life and Art - David Rosenblatt 1:07:21

1M ago1:07:21

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor David Rosenblatt! David has finished every Self Tape May challenge and his credits include The Minx, Little America, tons of commercials, and a Tony nominated play. He will also teach you at his yoga studio Fire Hot Yoga. Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN Please RA…

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Episode 116 – Casting Director Tell-All - Jessica Sherman 1:15:23

1M ago1:15:23

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This week Audrey Moore talks to casting director Jessica Sherman! Jessica has cast many shows and movies including Bates Motel, Willow, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and she's also the founder of A Cause for Entertainment. They discuss Self-taping tips from a casting director and the impact of selftapes on casting decisions, advice on auditioni…

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Episode 115 – Professional vs. Hobbyist Pursuit - Alfonso (“Fonz”) Godinez 1:19:40

2M ago1:19:40

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor Alfonso (“Fonz”) Godinez! Fonz gave up his firefighting career to become an actor many years ago, and can be seen and heard in his commercials for Sony, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and AAA, as well as “Smosh” and Amazon Prime’s “Budding Prospects.” They discuss the best ways to network, how to deal with acting c…

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114 - Booking with Makeup - Ashanta Morris 51:19

2M ago51:19

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This week Audrey Moore talks to makeup artist/hair stylist Ashanta Morris! Ashanta has worked with the biggest stars, the best headshot photographers, and the biggest weddings. And now she's here to share tips for using makeup in auditions, how to handle difficult situations with the makeup department, and makeup for men. Sponsored by: Castability.…

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Episode 26: The Girth of the matter with Dr. Karpman 32:42

2M ago32:42

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The inaugural season of A Remedy of Words Podcast concludes with a return visit from world-renowned, award-winning urologist, Dr. Edward Karpman, for an all-inclusive conversation about the penis. Brian and Martin are allowed to discuss whatever they want with the doctor, no boundaries and no subject is off limits. The guys open up and talk about e…

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Episode 25: Social Media and Mental Health Part 2 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Brian and Martin continue their discussion on the positive and negative mental health effects that social media can have on men and women, young and old. The guys discuss the different ways that social media platforms create addictive environments for its users but also positive spaces for creators from all walks of life to give their gift to other…

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113 - 24 Months of Self Tape May! - Zach DeNardi 55:56

2M ago55:56

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor Zach DeNardi! Zach has done at least 16 Self Tapes every month for the last 24 months! They talk what he's learned over those 400 self tapes including challenges, technical aspects, personal growth, self-awareness, finding your casting, and more! Sponsored by: Castability.Actor/SelfTapeMay - Free sides and Cast…

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Episode 24: Social Media and Mental Health 27:51

2M ago27:51

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The guys focus in on the effects of social media, especially in what happens to men, young and old, as their exposure to websites and apps grows over time. In their research, Brian and Martin found that body comparison and insecurities are something that men of all ages go through, a longtime issue that was only thought to involve women. Brian give…

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112 - Audition with STYLE! 59:57

3M ago59:57

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This week Audrey Moore talks to actor/stylist Buckley Sampson! They discuss how to stay sustainable by diversifying, how to have success in both commercials and tv/film, and they give some styling tips to help you book your auditions. You can see Buckley on The Morning Show, Grey's Anatomy, and CSI:Vegas, and you can see her styling work at Image B…

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Episode 23: How do we deal with Creative Block? 25:55

3M ago25:55

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Martin and Brian continue their talk on creative blocks. Topics include discussing why people with mental health issues in their life tend to be more creative, what does impostor syndrome do to hinder creativity and how does that combined with mental health create blocks than can be absolutely debilitating? And is someone’s definition of success th…

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111 - Self Tape May 2023 Winner! - Jo-Marie Lawrence 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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This week Audrey Moore talks to the 2023 Winner of Self Tape May, Jo-Marie Lawrence. Jo-Marie is an actor who you may have seen in on e of her many commercials including Target, Meta, and Indeed. They talk about Self Tape May strategies, how to advocate for yourself with production and your reps, and how awesome the Self Tape May prizes are! Sponso…

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Episode 22: Road Blocks in the Mind 28:15

3M ago28:15

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Creative blocks are usually something that we think artists go through but they can also affect everyday people, partly because creative hardships can be directly related to a person's mental health. Brian and Martin take a look at how their own mental health issues have affected their creativity not just as artists, but as men. They also explore t…

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110 - Transformation: Fake Hair Don't Care - Raissa Patton 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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This week on the SEASON NINE PREMIERE(!), Audrey Moore talks to legendary hairstylist Raissa Patton. Raissa has worked on giant shows and movies like Key and Peele, Avengers Infinity War, and Guardians of the Galaxy 3. They discuss wigs and hair pieces for men and women, how to best communicate and collaborate with the hair department, and how to p…

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Episode 21: CyberBullying and Adult Bullying 26:39

3M ago26:39

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Brian and Martin extend their discussion on bullying and focus on two specific types--cyberbullying and adult bullying. Cyberbullying has become the most common form of bullying in modern times, while adult bullying is one of the least talked about forms, simply because of the lack of victims who have been willing to speak up about their experience…

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Episode 20: Bullying 30:04

4M ago30:04

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The guys begin an extensive conversation about something they are both familiar with: bullying. With both physical and online bullying, the act is not only a crime, but an epidemic. Brian and Martin re-live some of their memories and experiences with bullying and take a hard look at the statistics and how we can help fight this unfortunate issue th…

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Episode 19: Strictly Platonic and Nurturing 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Martin and Brian continue their discussion on male friendships, but this time, things get flipped around when they look into whether men and women can have meaningful and nurturing platonic relationships. The guys talk about their own experiences with female friends growing up, why they think it’s good (or bad) to be friends with the opposite sex a…

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Episode 18: Brotherhood not Bromance 27:19

4M ago27:19

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The difficulty, vulnerability and importance of male friendships is the focus as Brian and Martin discuss why men find it so challenging to maintain “intimate, emotional relationships” with other men, especially when they need it the most---in their older years. The guys look at research that shows how and why these relationships hold so much impor…

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Episode 17. Alex: Recovery and Dealing with Demons 29:58

4M ago29:58

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Martin's brother, Alex, returns for another episode to talk about his journey with addiction and how life has treated him since he has been sober. Alex reveals with raw honesty how his mental health has become a major challenge in his life because having feelings and emotions is something that most sober people aren't used to. This episode presents…

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Episode 16. Alex: An Addict's Story About His Addiction 27:09

4M ago27:09

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The guys talk about the incredible power of addiction as they welcome Martin's brother, Alex, who went through a very tumultuous journey with addiction for over 25 years. In Part One, Martin and Brian go over the stages of Alex's addiction as he talks about the obstacles he faced, starting with in his 20s and leading up to his present day 40s. If y…

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Episode 15: A Cry For Help from a Friend in Need 24:48

5M ago24:48

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Brian and Martin continue their difficult discussion about suicidal ideation. The guys go over the symptoms to look out for and Martin gives a never-before-talked-about detailed account of what he did as a young man in his twenties to save someone special to him from ending their life. A very important episode for anyone in pain from suicidal ideat…

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Episode 14: Would people be better without me if I weren't here? 24:44

5M ago24:44

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Martin and Brian get together to tackle a heavy subject that is so important to discuss---suicidal ideation. Suicide has become one of the top causes of death among both young people and senior citizens and that number is higher among men. The guys delve into the topic by revealing in detail their own hands-on experiences with suicide and suicidal …

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Episode 13: Low T for Two: Continuing Our Discussion With Dr. Edward Karpman Part 2 34:13

5M ago34:13

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Men’s sexual health expert and internationally respected urologist, Dr. Edward Karpman, returns to A Remedy Of Words Podcast to discuss one of the most common, yet least talked about subjects: low testosterone. Dr. Karpman explains the symptoms and how this specific issue can affect both a man’s physical and mental health. The doctor also educates …

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Episode 12: My Urologist, My Friend. A Conversation With Dr. Edward Karpman Part 1 29:22

5M ago29:22

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Brian and Martin dive into the world of a man's sexual health and its connection to his mental health. The guys welcome world-renowned urologist, men's sexual health expert (and also Martin's childhood friend) Dr. Edward Karpman to the program for an uncensored look at the issues that men deal with when it comes to their sexual health, including th…

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Episode 11: Coming Through the Dark to the Light 27:02

6M ago27:02

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A mature and open conversation between men is the focus of Episode 11 of A Remedy of Words Podcast, as Brian and Martin continue exploring their past, their relationships and the hurdles of mental health that stunted, then later, benefitted their growth. The guys pose questions and look for answers as they attempt to discover if their mental health…

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Episode 4: Relationships Amiss 29:35

6M ago29:35

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Brian and Martin begin the very important conversation about men and failed relationships, specifically intimate relationships, and how they can affect a man’s mental and physical health. By sharing personal experiences and results from a study focusing on this very subject, the exploration finds that the internal turbulence that men go through dur…

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