Manifestly Good

Manifestly Good – A heartfelt dive into what it means to be a good man in today’s wild world. Exploring values, growth, and the good stuff that matters.

Manifestly Good is a education podcast hosted by Simon Lyons, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Simon Lyons hosts Manifestly Good, a education show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Nick Mair | Manifestly Good #006

  Mar 29, 20261h 22mS1

  <p>From Self-Made Prison to True Purpose</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of Manifestly Good, I sit down with Nick Mair, founder of Pack Mentality Group, career transition coach, and Mental Health First Aid instructor, to explore what it really means to live as a good man today.</p><p><br></p><p>Nick shares his journey from chasing external validation - first as a pilot to make his father and grandfather proud, and later in the corporate world - to hitting a breaking point in a 'self-made prison' of anxiety and depression. Through this experience, he...

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  Episode #5

  Anthony Ryan | Manifestly Good #005

  Mar 15, 202643 minS1

  <p>Leadership Through ServiceWhat does it look like to build a life, and a career, around service to others?In this episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Queensland leader Anthony Ryan to explore the values that have shaped his remarkable journey. From turning away from a career in stockbroking to become a teacher, to co-founding the grassroots initiative Eddie’s Van, Anthony has consistently chosen the path that puts people first.The conversation moves through powerful chapters of Anthony’s life, including his transformative experiences working in the slums of Nairobi, his leadership roles with organisations such as Youn...

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  Andrew Lines | Manifestly Good #004

  Mar 1, 20262h 10mS1

  <p>In this episode of Manifestly Good, I sit down with Andrew Lines founder of The Rite Journey, to explore what happens when a society stops intentionally guiding boys into manhood — and what it takes to restore that process with purpose.Andrew shares the story behind The Rite Journey and the moment he realised something essential was missing in modern education: meaningful rites of passage. </p><p>We unpack why traditional cultures marked the transition from boyhood to manhood with intention, what Western society has lost in abandoning those rituals, and the consequences of leaving boys to navigate adulthood without cl...

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  Episode #3

  Luke Faccini | Manifestly Good #003

  Feb 15, 20261h 26mS1

  <p>What if business wasn’t just about profit — but about responsibility, integrity, and real-world impact?In this episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Luke Faccini — founder of purpose-driven branding agency The Sponge and community builder behind Good North — to explore what it looks like to align your work with your values.Luke’s path hasn’t been linear. From running with the wrong crowd as a teenager to building a values-led business straight out of college, his story is one of hard pivots, honest self-reflection, and the courage to choose meaning over money.Over the years, Luke has come to...

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  Episode #2

  Tracy Hall | Manifestly Good #002

  Feb 15, 20261h 28mS1

  <p>Partnership, Responsibility, and the Kind of Man Relationships Actually Need</p><p>What does a good man look like — not in theory, but in the day-to-day reality of relationships, parenting, and shared life?</p><p>In this episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Tracy Hall — mentor, advocate, and a woman whose life experiences have given her a rare clarity about character, responsibility, and what healthy partnership truly requires.</p><p>Many people know Tracy as the last victim of one of the world’s most prolific con men. But this conversation isn’t about that chapter. </p><p>Instea...

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