Something For Everybody
Aaron Machbitz
Aaron Machbitz is a former D1 baseball player & professional wrestler turned mental fitness aficionado. After losing his big sister Rachel to suicide in 2018, Aaron went on a lifesaving journey to learn everything about mental health, well-being and realizing our true potential. Something For Everybody is the byproduct of pain and curiosity. The goal of this show is to make those who listen feel more loved and connected through story sharing and deep insights. More at: https://everybodyspod.com/
- 83 episodes
- Avg 18 min
- English
- #1008Yesterday · 2 min
- SF#1016Friday · 12 min
How to Never Burnout (The "Floor" Strategy) - #539
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz In this solo episode, I challenge the idea that personal development ends at a perfect, effortless plateau. Drawing on ideas I attribute to Sahil Bloom and Brad Stulberg, I explain how setting a sustainable “floor” for difficult days helps preserve momentum, avoid burnout, and keep pursuing long-term goals. - Timestamps: 00:00 Why personal development isn’t a linear ladder 03:25 Brad Stulberg’s formula: stress plus rest equals growth 05:25Why all-or-nothing goals can make you quit 05:53 Set a floor for hard days and a ceiling for your best 07:21 Respect your limits to stay in the game 08:48 Ask what showing up looks like at 30% capacity 09:37 Consistency over intensity, without pretending it’s mastered 10:32 Adjust your pace without walking away from your goals 11:32 Give yourself grace and keep showing up - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Filmed on October 25th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#1001Thursday · 5 min
Why Doomsday Warnings Always Surge Before Elections
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- SF#1012Tuesday · 57 min
How Ambition and Gratitude Can ACTUALLY Coexist - Jake Kennington - #538
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Jake Kennington joins Something For Everybody this week. Jake is a husband, father of four, and a structural engineer turned coach, speaker, and writer. We talk about redefining success, pursuing entrepreneurship without romanticizing the struggle, and navigating midlife change. Jake shares the REDAC framework, the idea that a meaningful life requires drawing your own map, and how gratitude and ambition can work together. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Fatherhood, family life, and unexpected turns 06:21 Why reaching the engineering pinnacle still felt incomplete 09:26 From resisting entrepreneurship to launching Actively Human 14:46 Why business is a game worth losing 17:10 The four-day workweek that created room to build 20:03 Redefining success beyond achievement 24:00 Learn from people who have actually done the work 26:42 REDAC 34:24 Death by Mediocrity and the case for drawing your own map 40:26 The give a damn pie chart and finding small steps 43:59 A 12-month future-self letter for pull motivation 46:08 How gratitude and ambition can work together 53:18 Faith, coaching, and Jake’s Second Summit Playbook - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Jake’s Website: https://activelyhuman.com/ - (Filmed on September 4th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#1005October 26 · 1 min
Random Stuff 238: You Are Not Burnt Out
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- SF#1003October 25 · 2 min
Snippet 054: Obsessive vs. Harmonious Passion
Taken from Episode 532 of Something For Everybody Episode 532: https://everybodyspod.com/ep532/ - Support Us On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Start transforming your life today & download this FREE guide: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Merchandise: https://shopforeverybody.com/collections/youareloved
- SF#1010October 23 · 18 min
5 Mindset Hacks I Learned from a Lifetime of Competition - #537
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz In this solo episode, I share five essential lessons from a lifetime of competing and coaching, focusing on mindset, process, and performance strategies that can help anyone excel in their pursuits. - Timestamps: 00:00 Why mindset and process matter in performance 00:33 Focus on getting better, not just being the best 02:01 The role of process addiction among great performers 03:00 Confidence demands evidence, not just self-belief 05:54 Reframe anxiety as excitement to improve performance 08:17 Joy and fun as performance enhancers 12:27 Learning how to lose well for growth 16:34 Recap of five key lessons and closing thoughts - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Filmed on October 12th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#998October 22 · 6 min
How OnlyFans Became the "New American Dream" (And Why It’s a Lie)
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- SF#1009October 20 · 55 min
The Unspoken Truth About Suicide That Every School & Workplace Needs to Hear - Sam Eaton - #536
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Sam Eaton joins Something For Everybody this week. Sam is a mental health & suicide prevention speaker for schools and workplaces, the author of 3 books (HarperCollins) & the founder of Recklessly Alive. Sam shares his personal journey through mental health struggles, his suicide attempt, and his mission to prevent suicide through awareness and action. This episode explores mental health, resilience, and practical steps to live fully alive. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Sam’s Website: https://www.recklesslyalive.com/ - (Filmed on August 28th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#1004October 19 · 1 min
Random Stuff 237: You Don't Have a Time Problem
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- SF#999October 18 · 5 min
Snippet 053: Why Your Friends Quietly Stop Rooting For You
This snippet was taken from Episode 530 of Something For Everybody Episode 530: https://everybodyspod.com/ep530/ - Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. - Start transforming your life today & download this FREE guide. 🔗 https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Something For Everybody Merchandise → https://shopforeverybody.com/collections/somethingforeverybody
- SF#1007October 16 · 12 min
3 Harsh Truths I Learned My First Year as a Dad - #535
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz In this solo episode, I share 3 profound lessons I learned from my first year of fatherhood, emphasizing identity shifts, the importance of presence, and how fatherhood acts as a mirror for personal growth. - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: What Fatherhood Taught Me 02:28 Ego Has to Die 04:53 Children Absorb Your Baseline State 07:22 Time Flies Faster Than You Think 08:45 Small Moments Are the Most Important 09:15 The Value of Being Fully Present 09:41 Year One: Hard but Rewarding 10:12 Gratitude and Future Lessons 10:40 Final Thoughts: Show Up and Grow - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Filmed on October 9th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#997October 15 · 12 min
How Humanity ACTUALLY Allowed Gaza to Happen
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- SF#1006October 13 · 1 hr 9 min
Expert Psychotherapist: The Dark Side of Child Stardom Exposed - Emily Roberts - #534
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Emily Roberts, MA, LMHC joins Something For Everybody this week. Emily is a psychotherapist, also known as The Guidance Girl, is the author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girls Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are. In this episode, Emily and I explore the complexities of parenting, mental health evolution, and the dark side of child stardom. We share personal stories, professional insights, and discuss how society can better protect and nurture young minds. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Emily’s Website: https://theguidancegirl.com/ - (Filmed on August 25th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#994October 12 · 1 min
Random Stuff 236: Pick the Spare Tire Up
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. - Start transforming your life today & download this FREE guide. 🔗 https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Something For Everybody Merchandise → https://shopforeverybody.com/collections/somethingforeverybody
- SF#996October 11 · 4 min
Pay Attention to Breathe for 4 Minutes - #533
This meditation was taken from the monthly bonus episode of Something For Everybody that's exclusively on Patreon. - Access the full episode @ https://Patreon.com/AaronMachbitz or on YouTube by becoming a channel member. - Free Guide to Transform your Life: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/quit - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz Website: https://aaronmachbitz.com
- SF#1002October 9 · 15 min
The Hidden Danger of Ambition (Are You Doing It for the Wrong Reason?) - #532
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz This episode explores the inner conflict between pursuing mastery for love versus driven by ego and competition. It discusses how to find harmony, avoid burnout, and keep joy alive in ambitious pursuits. - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the conflict between beauty and the urge to be the best 01:54 The story of Dean Potter and the pursuit of beauty 03:49 The role of childhood curiosity and intrinsic motivation 06:10 The study of passion: obsessive versus harmonious 08:06 The influence of ego and competition on behavior 10:00 The power of play and joy in mastery 10:54 Rethinking competition: rivals as teachers 11:52 The importance of internal values over external validation 12:49 Practical tips for balancing love, mastery, and ego 13:49 Conclusion: rediscovering beauty and love in pursuits - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Filmed on October 2nd, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#992October 8 · 3 min
What Depressive Brains Actually Think Before Suicide
Taken from Episode 528 of Something For Everybody Episode 528: https://everybodyspod.com/ep528/ - Support Us On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Start transforming your life today & download this FREE guide: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - YouAreLoved Merchandise: https://shopforeverybody.com/collections/youareloved - Non-profit Website: https://youarelovedlife.com/
- SF#1000October 6 · 1 hr
Why Modern Masculinity Is Completely Broken (And How to Fix It) - Aaron Johnson - #531
Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Aaron Johnson joins Something For Everybody this week. Aaron is a public speaker, filmmaker, and founder of The Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project. In this episode, Aaron Johnson and I explore the deep connections between mental health, grief, masculinity, and the importance of touch and vulnerability in men's lives. We discuss how cultural narratives shape our understanding of masculinity and the transformative power of authentic listening and emotional expression. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode 01:59 Aaron shares his current life and emotional state 04:01 Balancing service-driven work with financial sustainability 07:04 The connection to land, nature, and childhood experiences 10:08 Understanding mental health in the black community 14:55 The importance of reevaluation and self-awareness 19:59 The role of listening and being truly heard 25:57 Grief as a universal and multifaceted experience 29:53 The journey of processing grief and emotional expression 40:05 The significance of platonic touch and physical connection 45:01 The impact of coaching and mentorship in emotional healing 49:49 Redefining masculinity and challenging stereotypes 54:56 The importance of community, brotherhood, and support - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Aaron’s Website: https://www.cutproject.org/ - (Filmed on August 20th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
- SF#990October 5 · 1 min
Random Stuff 235: You Have a Drama Problem
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