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The Level Up Guys

The Level Up Guys

Written by: Billy and Jarrett
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The Level Up Guys was created to help people improve their overall well-being by addressing mental, emotional, and physical health in a holistic, approachable way.

We believe everyone has the capacity to "level up" in life, and our goal is to provide actionable insights, resources, and real-life wisdom to support that journey. Whether it's through sharing professional advice, life lessons, or fostering meaningful conversations, we aim to empower our audience to build strength—inside and out—and achieve greater happiness and balance in their daily lives.

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  • EP 23 The Mental Resilience of a Dog : The Intention of a Cat

    EP 23 The Mental Resilience of a Dog : The Intention of a Cat
    Nov 9 2025
    The Level Up Guys explore mental, emotional, and physical health to help you improve your quality of life and level up. In this episode of The Level Up Guys podcast, hosts Billy and Jarrett continue their discussion about personal growth—this time through an unexpectedly joyful lens: pets. From dogs to cats (and even the occasional lizard), the hosts unpack how animals support emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healing.Billy shares insights from his background in dog training, explaining how pets mirror our energy and teach us about calm leadership, communication, and co-regulation. Jarrett reflects on how pets can motivate movement, combat loneliness, and even help us process grief and impermanence. Together, they explore how caring for animals deepens empathy, builds healthier routines, and reconnects us to the present moment.Blending humor and heartfelt stories, the conversation reveals that pets don’t just make life better—they model how to live it: with curiosity, presence, and unconditional love. Whether you’re a proud pet parent or simply curious about the bond between humans and animals, this episode will leave you reflecting on how our furry (and not-so-furry) companions help us level up from the inside out.DisclaimerThe Level Up Guys podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Please consult a qualified professional for medical advice, and remember to do your own research.ResourcesWe love sharing resources and invite you all to level up with us. Below, you’ll find a curated list of standout reads and tools we genuinely believe are worth your time (and money). If you use the links, you’ll also be supporting the Level Up Guys podcast. Thanks for being part of the journey.Martha Beck – Beyond AnxietyAn easy read or listen that shares research and personal experience using right-brained creativity to combat left-brained anxious rumination.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://a.co/d/43X4acSTony Robbins – Awaken the Giant WithinExplores how language shapes our emotions, energy, and actions. A must-read for understanding personal transformation through mindset shifts.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dn8zPLLisa Feldman Barrett – How Emotions Are MadeBreaks down the science of emotions—how they’re constructed, triggered, and felt. Perfect if you’re curious about the brain-body connection behind what we feel.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3YSnWK2Brené Brown – Daring GreatlyA deep dive into vulnerability, shame, guilt, and courage. Explores how embracing discomfort can lead to stronger relationships and greater personal power.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GUEkUiGlennon Doyle – UntamedEncourages radical self-discovery and authenticity. Her take on jealousy as “admiration holding its breath” hits hard—and this book expands on that beautifully.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/45jTUCTBecky Kennedy – Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to BeGrounded in emotional intelligence, this one’s not just for parents—it’s a masterclass in guilt, growth, and how to show up better for others (and yourself).👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dk66p4Connect With UsListen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6BJNUL1tZgCH9L0tRNOtQwListen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/by/podcast/the-level-up-guys/id1788795397Listen on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4afb7cd0-cc40-44a6-a6ba-d0021dfcb10b/the-level-up-guysGet to know Jarrett : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jarrett-clayman-framingham-ma/1328337We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us at levelupguyspodcast@gmail.com. Let’s level up together!CreditsSpecial thanks to the amazing people behind the scenes that make the Level Up Guys podcast possible:Producer, Moe Murillo – for steering the ship forward, keeping everything on schedule.Connect with Moe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-murillo-capm-csmMusic provided by Remix Live (license free)Artwork by Billy Batten and Moe.
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    56 mins
  • EP 22 Attachment Styles: The Push and Pull of Love

    EP 22 Attachment Styles: The Push and Pull of Love
    Oct 26 2025
    The Level Up Guys explore mental, emotional, and physical health to help you improve your quality of life and level up. In this episode of The Level Up Guys podcast, hosts Billy and Jarrett continue their discussion about attachment styles — how they form in childhood and how they shape our adult relationships.Jarrett breaks down the four main attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized — explaining how each develops and the ways they influence communication, trust, and connection. The guys dig into how early parent-child dynamics carry into romantic relationships, why certain pairings (like anxious and avoidant) can feel like emotional tug-of-war, and what it really takes to build security with a partner.Billy adds his personal reflections and curiosity as they unpack how awareness, language, and discomfort tolerance can help anyone move toward a healthier, more securely attached relationship. They also touch on generational differences, the role of self-regulation, and how even therapists have to “do the work.”If you’ve ever wondered why you react the way you do in relationships—or why your partner does—this episode gives you the insight and tools to start connecting with more confidence and calm.The Level Up Guys podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Please consult a qualified professional for medical advice, and remember to do your own research.ResourcesWe love sharing resources and invite you all to level up with us. Below, you’ll find a curated list of standout reads and tools we genuinely believe are worth your time (and money). If you use the links, you’ll also be supporting the Level Up Guys podcast. Thanks for being part of the journey.Tony Robbins – Awaken the Giant WithinExplores how language shapes our emotions, energy, and actions. A must-read for understanding personal transformation through mindset shifts.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dn8zPLLisa Feldman Barrett – How Emotions Are MadeBreaks down the science of emotions—how they’re constructed, triggered, and felt. Perfect if you’re curious about the brain-body connection behind what we feel.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3YSnWK2Brené Brown – Daring GreatlyA deep dive into vulnerability, shame, guilt, and courage. Explores how embracing discomfort can lead to stronger relationships and greater personal power.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GUEkUiGlennon Doyle – UntamedEncourages radical self-discovery and authenticity. Her take on jealousy as “admiration holding its breath” hits hard—and this book expands on that beautifully.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/45jTUCTBecky Kennedy – Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to BeGrounded in emotional intelligence, this one’s not just for parents—it’s a masterclass in guilt, growth, and how to show up better for others (and yourself).👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dk66p4Dr. Ethan Kross – Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness ItUnpacks the power of self-talk and how to create distance from unhelpful inner narratives. A practical guide to turning mental noise into clarity.👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Flf9cPConnect With UsListen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6BJNUL1tZgCH9L0tRNOtQwListen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/by/podcast/the-level-up-guys/id1788795397Listen on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4afb7cd0-cc40-44a6-a6ba-d0021dfcb10b/the-level-up-guysGet to know Jarrett : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jarrett-clayman-framingham-ma/1328337We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us at levelupguyspodcast@gmail.com. Let’s level up together!CreditsSpecial thanks to the amazing people behind the scenes that make the Level Up Guys podcast possible:Producer, Moe Murillo – for steering the ship forward, keeping everything on schedule.Connect with Moe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-murillo-capm-csmMusic provided by Remix Live (license free)Artwork by Billy Batten and Moe.
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    45 mins
  • EP 21 Facing Yourself: Reflections on Mirrors

    EP 21 Facing Yourself: Reflections on Mirrors
    Oct 12 2025

    The Level Up Guys explore mental, emotional, and physical health to help you improve your quality of life and level up. In this episode of The Level Up Guys podcast, hosts Billy and Jarrett continue their discussion about mirrors—not just the glass ones on the wall, but the deeper reflections they invite in our daily lives. From yoga studios lined with floor-to-ceiling mirrors to the subtle ways we project ourselves onto others, the conversation dives into how self-reflection can move us from ego to acceptance.

    Billy shares his perspective as a yoga studio owner, where mirrors are both a tool for alignment and a challenge for self-compassion. Jarrett, a therapist, connects this practice to emotional mirroring in parenting, therapy, and relationships—highlighting how being seen and understood shapes our ability to regulate emotions and build healthy connections. Together, they unpack the difference between what’s visible and what’s truly valuable, exploring concepts like proprioception, subconscious beliefs, and how we choose the “mirrors” in our lives.

    This episode invites you to consider the reflections you encounter—whether in glass, in others, or within yourself—and how they can guide your growth, healing, and ability to level up in life.

    The Level Up Guys podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Please consult a qualified professional for medical advice, and remember to do your own research.

    Resources

    We love sharing resources and invite you all to level up with us. Below, you’ll find a curated list of standout reads and tools we genuinely believe are worth your time (and money). If you use the links, you’ll also be supporting the Level Up Guys podcast. Thanks for being part of the journey.

    Tony Robbins – Awaken the Giant Within

    Explores how language shapes our emotions, energy, and actions. A must-read for understanding personal transformation through mindset shifts.

    👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dn8zPL

    Lisa Feldman Barrett – How Emotions Are Made

    Breaks down the science of emotions—how they’re constructed, triggered, and felt. Perfect if you’re curious about the brain-body connection behind what we feel.

    👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3YSnWK2

    Brené Brown – Daring Greatly

    A deep dive into vulnerability, shame, guilt, and courage. Explores how embracing discomfort can lead to stronger relationships and greater personal power.

    👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GUEkUi

    Glennon Doyle – Untamed

    Encourages radical self-discovery and authenticity. Her take on jealousy as “admiration holding its breath” hits hard—and this book expands on that beautifully.

    👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/45jTUCT

    Becky Kennedy – Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be

    Grounded in emotional intelligence, this one’s not just for parents—it’s a masterclass in guilt, growth, and how to show up better for others (and yourself).

    👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dk66p4

    Dr. Ethan Kross – Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It

    Unpacks the power of self-talk and how to create distance from unhelpful inner narratives. A practical guide to turning mental noise into clarity.

    👉 Get it on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Flf9cP

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    Connect With Us

    Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6BJNUL1tZgCH9L0tRNOtQw

    Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/by/podcast/the-level-up-guys/id1788795397

    Listen on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4afb7cd0-cc40-44a6-a6ba-d0021dfcb10b/the-level-up-guys

    Get to know Jarrett : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jarrett-clayman-framingham-ma/1328337

    We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us at levelupguyspodcast@gmail.com. Let’s level up together!

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    Credits

    Special thanks to the amazing people behind the scenes that make the Level Up Guys podcast possible:

    Producer, Moe Murillo – for steering the ship forward, keeping everything on schedule.

    Connect with Moe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-murillo-capm-csm

    Music provided by Remix Live (license free)

    Artwork by Billy Batten and Moe.
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    54 mins
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