Renaissance-Bodybuilder
Welcome to the Renaissance Bodybuilder Podcast where I am coming to you with many different perspectives on many different topics. This podcast will follow the highs and lows of my mental health journey in hopes of everyone listening to begin the process of looking inward. Think of this podcast as your private insider look into my personal journal entries. With that said, you may or may not know this, but...journal entries can go anywhere! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this epic adventure into this decorated world we all call ”A Brain”.
Episodes

May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
20 min
The real test isn’t disagreement—it’s who you become in the middle of it.
In this episode of Renaissance Bodybuilder, we explore how to stay grounded in who you are while navigating relationships with people who think, live, and love differently than you.
🎧 If you’ve been over compromising just to keep the peace—this one is for you.
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Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
26 min
Journal prompts, anyone?
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Movie Titles:
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (For rent)
Blame (Netflix)
Scarlet (For rent)
Pretty Lethal (Prime)
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Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
17 min
Unlearning society’s timeline—especially around relationships.
You’re not behind… you’re just building something real.
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Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
26 min
For a long time I thought I was just being respectful by checking in with everyone about my decisions.
But eventually I realized something…
I wasn’t asking for advice.I was asking for permission to live my life.
In this episode of Renaissance Bodybuilder, I talk about how waiting for approval can quietly limit who we become.
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Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
21 min
People pleasing kept me safe.But it was costing me my voice.
If you struggle with saying no, disappointing people, or hiding parts of yourself to keep the peace — this conversation is for you.
🎧 Subscribe for real conversations about mental health, queerness, identity, and self-mastery.
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Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
20 min
Not every friendship ends because something went wrong.Some end because you grew.
This episode is about the quiet grief, the doubt, and the peace that comes after choosing yourself.If you’ve ever asked, “Was it worth it?” — this one’s for you.
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Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
22 min
Let's play BINGO!
If you’re setting goals this year, I hope they’re rooted in self-discovery — not pressure.This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and choose better for yourself.
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Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
24 min
The moment you stop hiding your wounds, you stop being controlled by them.When you choose vulnerability, you choose freedom.
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Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
2 min
Thankful for every listener who turns vulnerability into community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🦃
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Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
16 min
Curiosity turns arguments into conversations, failures into lessons, and everyday life into discovery. Stay curious — in love, in work, in yourself. That’s where growth lives. 🌱
SN: Forgive me for the mic rattling. Tried putting the mic in a new spot, but that clearly didn't work. 😅
Hosted and Created by: Michael Otule 🤗
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Books:
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Independent by Karine Jean-Pierre
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