Ken Arciga's Manceptional Podcast

Ever see the movie Altered States? Or hear Joe Rogan talk about “Floating?”  Well today we speak with Jeff Ono, Owner of Pause | Float Studio which provides a premium flotation experience here in Los Angeles. We talk about how he quit his job with no plan and a wife on the way with twins—and eventually turned a great floating experience into a passion driven business. We also get his input on the thought process and mindset we should have to jump on our own track. Learn a bit about the physical and mental benefits of Float Therapy as well as Infrared Sauna, and what the future holds for your health, the industry and his business! Do Hard Work Daily! -Ken

In today’s podcast we speak with Dr. Aron Choi, Licensed Naturopathic Physician. We learn about his journey from tech minion in Silicon Valley to a physician with a passion ready to take on the world. But what you will find absolutely MIND BLOWING is his Naturopathic approach which includes visceral manipulation and checking gut health which can solve a LOT of the problems in today’s society like depression and acid-reflux (GERD). In fact he has personally gotten people off anti-depressants through his work. He is also host of his own podcast “The Awkward Silence” which explores health & wellness and personal development which Dr. Choi sees as two sides of the same coin. Do Hard Work Daily. -Ken

Your therapy session has begun. Today we discuss real man issues with the host of the "Real Men Real Issues" podcast, Teresa Mullaney. What, a women telling us about men issues? Yes you better believe it. Teresa is a professional therapist and NLP practitioner, and has been speaking with and helping men (and women) with man issues for many years. I ask her about the differences between men and women and how she has helped men get on track with their lives. Also fascinating discussion on the science and application of "NLP" both in terms of communication and how the science applies to sports athletes like race car drivers and fighting. Enjoy!

Yes Game of Throne fans, Writer/Director/EFX Supervisor Jabbar Raisani is sitting on the Iron Throne! In today’s episode we get a behind-the-scenes look on making it in Hollywood. I ask Jabbar why Aliens are Lizards, and how he went from a kid and total outsider living Texas to working on major episodic projects and films such as Game of Thrones and Iron Man, to making his own movie Alien Outpost and now working on Netflix's "Lost in Space." Join us as we learn his philosophies and tactics that have helped him navigate Hollywood, one of the toughest industries to break into, and what he's got in store for the future. Enjoy! Ken

In our "GIRL TALK" episodes, we offer anonymity to our female guests so they are free to tell us EXACTLY what they're thinking about on a wide range of topics men are interested in. How do they decide if they'll have sex with someone? Do looks count—height, weight, beard, tattoos? Does "Size Matter?" What about personality? Confidence? How do you get stuck in the dreaded "Friend Zone" and is it possible to ever get out? I hit our guests up with different scenarios and get their initial reaction to these questions and more. And of course we ask what she thinks would make a man "Manceptional!" Finally, get the real down-low, from a woman's mouth to your ear..Enjoy!

In our "GIRL TALK" episodes, we offer anonymity to our female guests so they are free to tell us EXACTLY what they're thinking about on a wide range of topics men are interested in. How do they decide if they'll have sex with someone? Do looks count—height, weight, beard, tattoos? Does "Size Matter?" What about personality? Confidence? How do you get stuck in the dreaded "Friend Zone" and is it possible to ever get out? I hit our guests up with different scenarios and get their initial reaction to these questions and more. And of course we ask what she thinks would make a man "Manceptional!" Finally, get the real down-low, from a woman's mouth to your ear..Enjoy!

In today’s episode we explore the world of mens “Manscaping” with Melanie Marie, owner of BareSkinStudio in Laguna Hills, CA. This ain’t your grandpa’s trip to the Barbershop, we’re talking fully waxed cracks all the way to the Bald Eagle! Not only do we get the skinny on why and who does this, but we see Melanie is a real entrepreneur who not only does the service but also distributes a line of waxes to other salons. We hear how she goes from a financial analyst in a corporate cubicle job to running her own business in a field with a lot of potential. Wax on Wax off dudes!

In our "GIRL TALK" episodes, we offer anonymity to our female guests so they are free to tell us EXACTLY what they're thinking about on a wide range of topics men are interested in. How do they decide if they'll have sex with someone? Do looks count—height, weight, beard, tattoos? Does "Size Matter?" What about personality? Confidence? How do you get stuck in the dreaded "Friend Zone" and is it possible to ever get out? I hit our guests up with different scenarios and get their initial reaction to these questions and more. And of course we ask what she thinks would make a man "Manceptional!" Finally, get the real down-low, from a woman's mouth to your ear. Enjoy! -Ken

In today’s episode we talk with former US Navy Pilot Francesco “Paco” Chierici, and cover everything from UFO's to his current profession as a commercial airline pilot, to what it takes to create and produce a film and write a novel. We get a glimpse of what it’s like to become a Navy Pilot starting in the ROTC program in college, to landing a plane on an aircraft carrier by yourself for the first time! And of course we pick up a few key tips learned from military life to help execute on your life’s path!

In our "GIRL TALK" episodes, we offer anonymity to our female guests so they are free to tell us EXACTLY what they're thinking about on a wide range of topics men are interested in. How do they decide if they'll have sex with someone? Do looks count—height, weight, beard, tattoos? Does "Size Matter?" What about personality? Confidence? How do you get stuck in the dreaded "Friend Zone" and is it possible to ever get out? I hit our guests up with different scenarios and get their initial reaction to these questions and more. And of course we ask what she thinks would make a man "Manceptional!" Finally, get the real down-low, from a woman's mouth to your ear..Enjoy!

A lot of people hear about making easy money online and living the digital lifestyle—but when they give it a try most give up or lose their money before realizing that dream. In fact only about 5% of people actually make it. In today’s podcast we meet one of those 5%. But it wasn’t overnight, it wasn’t easy, and took throwing out 8 years of chiropractor school, going bankrupt, going through a divorce and getting past a near death experience to get the determination to make things work! Join as we pick up insights on making it online from someone who has been in the game for over 20 years. Importantly, Dr. Jeff believes that if he can do it, so can you!

In today's episode, we have a very insightful discussion with Shihan Tom Callahan, US country representative and worldwide Secretary for Kyokushin-Kan karate. We also learn a little about his double-life as a Hollywood record label executive where he marketed and promoted famous musicians like Lenny Kravitz, Paula Abdul and more, and now consults for music related companies in the today's digital industry. Kyokushin-kan is a very traditional “hard-style" karate, but we get insight into how we can harness the spiritual side to ultimately become a better version of ourselves—find our true inner spirit, execute our path and find joy and happiness as much as is humanly possible. Enjoy as we discuss the journey and learn from Shihan Tom's life experience. Osu!

In this episode we talk with Niall Carney/Mobile Massage Therapist about the business of professional massage—how he got in, what it's about, how he approaches the business, what differentiates himself from others and what he has learned being in business for himself that applies to any one of us trying to carve our own path. We hear some interesting observations about client behavior, and touch briefly upon some interesting information on massage methods for private use—a full separate podcast might be called for to learn about the "the keys to the kingdom"...make sure to check back!

In today's podcast, we speak with successful fine artist Eric Zener to find out how he got in the business of making and selling things that nobody needs, ie expensive fine art. We learn how his utter despair the first day of his first job out of college led him on his path to become a painter, and the 3 Rules that he feels made him successful that anyone could apply to create their own success.

In this podcast, Ken introduces himself and the podcast and invites you to share in the journey as we change tracks mid-life to follow our true passions, learn manly skills like a modern day James Bond, and become...MANCEPTIONAL!