Best Michael Kaiser Podcasts (2024)

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Dismantle the ego & connect to your higher self with Michael Petegorsky at Mindbloom 56:22

20h ago56:22

56:22

When I asked Michael how his first ketamine experience was, he shared, “It was like I had noise canceling headphones on for my brain. For the first time I could see I didn’t have to attach to my thoughts.” He was calm, he felt peace, he basked in self-love. Sounds amazing, right? Ketamine is a trusted and wildly used medicine that helps the brain c…

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Transforming Grief into Wisdom with Sister Dang Nghiem 57:29

1h ago57:29

57:29

Born in Central Vietnam at the height of the Vietnam War, Sister Dang Nghiem grew up singing made-up songs to comfort herself and express her suffering. After moving to the US, she began writing poetry at the encouragement of an English teacher, and eventually, she ordained as a nun in the Plum Village tradition following the sudden death of her pa…

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Reclaim Your American Dream: Strategies for Restoring Freedom 30:19

23m ago30:19

30:19

Are our freedoms under siege? In this episode, Joe De Sena is talking to an amazing guest - Connor Boyack, an author, speaker, and staunch advocate for personal freedom and education. They tackle the unsettling rise of Big Government and the danger of becoming a Nanny State. As bureaucratic regulations multiply and control tightens, we’re faced wit…

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One Man's Relentless Pursuit of Fitness and Health with Clark Bartram 31:39

7d ago31:39

31:39

In this episode, Joe de Sena is having a powerful conversation with fitness icon Clark Bartram, who is on a mission to inspire men to embrace a life of resilience, purpose, and health. This 60-year-old “fitness anomaly” shares his philosophy on making small, daily choices that can have a profound impact on your well-being. His message is both thoug…

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How to Spot a Master Manipulator, Scammer, or Con Artists (Afternoon Live Interview) 6:25

9d ago6:25

6:25

Afternoon Live TV Show invited me on to help viewers learn the signs of master manipulators, con artist and scammers. "After learning that her friend was actually a con artist, she set out to learn more about master manipulators so she could help others avoid getting conned. Trauma-informed coach Shannon Kaiser, author of, "Find Your Happy", shares…

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Become an Unstoppable Spartan with F3 | Frank Schwartz 30:39

14d ago30:39

30:39

In this captivating episode, join Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan, and Frank Schwartz, the CEO of F3 Nation, as they dive deep into the transformative power of fitness, fellowship, and faith. Discover how these two dynamic leaders are on a mission to inspire men to break free from self-limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential. Hear the …

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Resiliency, Reinvention and Reclaiming Your True Divine Power with Jessica Zweig 45:40

16d ago45:40

45:40

I just had one of the best conversations on resiliency, reinvention and reclaiming your true power with my friend Jessica Zweig, and I am thrilled to share it with you on the Awakened & Aligned Podcast. You don’t want to miss this conversation, as we talk about rising through fear, setbacks, trauma and body breakdowns, to finding the light within t…

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Practical Tools for Uprooting Anger with Thubten Chodron 49:44

20d ago49:44

49:44

In tumultuous times, it can be easy to turn to anger. But according to Venerable Thubten Chodron, from a Buddhist perspective, anger is never useful. Venerable Chodron has been a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition since 1977, and she is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey in Washington State. In her book, Working with Anger: Buddhist Teachi…

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Forge Unbreakable Mental Resilience with Dr. Brandon Orr 31:15

21d ago31:15

31:15

In this captivating episode, cognitive specialist Dr. Brandon Orr and Spartan founder Joe De Sena dive deep into the neuroscience behind unlocking your brain's full potential. Discover proven strategies to build unbreakable mental resilience, conquer self-doubt and anxiety, and develop the grit and determination of elite performers. Learn how to si…

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Everyday Enlightenment with Susan Kaiser Greenland 50:26

27d ago50:26

50:26

Enlightenment can often sound like an unattainable goal. But mindfulness teacher and author Susan Kaiser Greenland believes that we can find enlightenment in every moment. In her new book, Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life, she draws from various wisdom traditions to lay out practical tools for easing anxiety and…

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Hack Your Performance in Special Forces Style with Dr. Reggie O’Hara 23:09

28d ago23:09

23:09

Discover the secrets of elite performers straight from a Special Forces expert! In this episode, Dr. Reginald O'Hara who has been working with special forces in the Department of Defense for 23 years. reveals how top soldiers push their limits and stay sharp. He explains game-changing techniques to boost your own performance, from breathing tricks …

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Already Free with Bruce Tift 51:43

1M ago51:43

51:43

Bruce Tift is a psychotherapist and longtime practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism. In his book, Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path to Liberation, he lays out why he believes that the approaches of Buddhism and Western psychotherapy are fundamentally irreconcilable—and what we can learn from holding these contradictory energies sim…

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3 Simple Changes to Transform Your Health, Wellness, and Energy with Yuri Elkaim 27:04

1M ago27:04

27:04

Most people struggle with low energy, willpower, and motivation. But what if you could feel energized and excited about life again? In this episode, former pro soccer player turned health entrepreneur Yuri Elkaim shares his unexpected journey from playing on the world stage to finding a new purpose through wellness. Yuri reveals the single change t…

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F45's Revival: Inside Tom Dowd's Successful Turnaround of a Fitness Brand 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, fitness mogul Tom Dowd reveals how he went from working long hours in his family's supermarket business to partnering with Mark Wahlberg and saving struggling franchise F45. Growing up instilled a strong work ethic in Dowd, but his biggest test came when he took over F45 in crisis. Through strategic partnerships, focusing on cultur…

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Warrior Zen with Cristina Moon 58:01

2M ago58:01

58:01

At the age of 25, Cristina Moon sat her first ten-day meditation retreat to prepare for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Burma. While Moon acknowledges the naïveté of her initial intent, on the retreat she nevertheless discovered not only a method to withstand pain but also a new way of seeing the world that set her on a …

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Make Profit in Tropical Paradise: Investing in Zanzibar with Kalojan Georgiev 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

In this episode, Joe De Sena, chats with his friend Kalojan Georgiev, currently residing in Zanzibar. Kalojan provides an engaging insight into the untapped potential of Zanzibar as a prime investment destination and a wonderful place to live. Kalojan highlights the significant return on investment in Zanzibar, which can reach up to 15-20%, far exc…

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Weathering the Eight Worldly Winds with Ethan Nichtern 53:50

2M ago53:50

53:50

In the midst of constant change, it can be easy to feel knocked around by forces outside our control. In Buddhist terminology, these forces are often referred to as the eight worldly winds: pleasure and pain, praise and blame, fame and insignificance, and success and failure. According to meditation teacher Ethan Nichtern, working with these pairs …

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Fit at 98: Lala LaLanne’s Longevity Secrets 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Meet the world's toughest inspiration - 98-year-old Lala LaLanne! In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with the fitness legend to uncover her secrets to breaking records, crushing workouts, and staying motivated well into her 90s. Listen as Elaine shares incredible stories of her and her late husband Jack's accomplishments over the decades. She'l…

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Awakening in Every Moment with Kazuaki Tanahashi 43:17

2M ago43:17

43:17

Kazuaki Tanahashi is an artist, translator, calligrapher, and environmental activist and peaceworker. In his new book, Gardens of Awakening: A Guide to the Aesthetics, History, and Spirituality of Kyoto’s Zen Landscapes, he explores the contemplative art form of Zen gardening and discusses why he believes gardens are an essential instrument of awak…

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It's Never Too Late to Test Your Limits with Gwendolyn Bounds 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

Tired of feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how taking on new challenges can make you feel alive again at any age. In this empowering episode, Gwendolyn Bounds shares how she conquered self-doubt and found her inner athlete later in life. She discusses her transformation from a sedentary to a competitive obstacle course racer through grit and communi…

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Too Much Comfort Kills | Joe de Sena and Zackary Paben 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Joe and Zackary delve into the powerful symbolism behind carrying a couch through Spartan Races, a tribute to those struggling with addiction and a call to leave comfort for the community. Zach shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and physical challenges, emphasizing the importance of helping others, especially adaptive athletes, to co…

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Shifting Basslines #3: Dance Floors as Portals | Camille Sapara Barton 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

Shifting Basslines is a podcast series about sustainability and club culture. It is s dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving.In this episode facilitator, collective care practitioner, and music nerd Sarj Lynch finds old cassette tapes in the basement and wonders how …

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Shifting Basslines #2: Clouds Are More Than Water | Sarj 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

Shifting Basslines is a podcast series about sustainability and club culture. It is s dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving.In this episode facilitator, collective care practitioner, and music nerd Sarj Lynch finds old cassette tapes in the basement and wonders how …

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Shifting Basslines #1: Grounded Travel On Space Ways | Nono Gigsta 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

Shifting Basslines is a podcast series about sustainability and club culture. It is s dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving.In this episode musician and climate campaigner Nono Gigsta takes us on a grounded journey over land and sea to visit places and people that c…

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Shifting Basslines #Editor's Notes: We Cannot Do It Alone | Kerstin Meißner 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Shifting Basslines is dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving. The project centres on a three-part podcast series. In this additional recording, researcher and initiator of the project, Kerstin Meissner, shares some thoughts on the background of her research-based pod…

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WuPiG #6: Passt der Green Deal in die Blue Economy? Mit Felix Leinemann und Florian Lennert 42:35

3M ago42:35

42:35

Der Begriff der „Blue Economy“ ist jetzt in Mode, aber welche Sektoren verbergen sich tatsächlich hinter dieser „blauen Wirtschaft“? Und welchen Einfluss hat die Energiewende auf Bereiche wie Meeresschutz, maritimen Transport oder Fischerei? Sind Elektro-Containerschiffe in naher Zukunft vorstellbar?Dies ist das Thema der sechsten Episode des Podca…

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How to Turn Challeges Into Triumph with Kristin Smedley 28:06

3M ago28:06

28:06

When Kristin Smedley's young son was diagnosed as blind, she was devastated. But rather than accepting limits, she became fiercely determined to give him every opportunity. Tapping into creative problem-solving skills from her own athletic past, Kristin empowered her son to navigate life fearlessly. Through using all available tools and relentless …

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WuPiG #5: Fußball: „Die nachhaltigste EM aller Zeiten“? Mit Michael Jopp und Jutta Katthage 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Ein Gespräch mit Michael Jopp, (Senatsverwaltung Berlin) und Jutta Katthage (Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft).Die UEFA und der DFB haben nichts weniger versprochen, als „dienachhaltigste Fußball-Europameisterschaft aller Zeiten“ zu organisieren. Aber welche konkreten Maßnahmen sind damit gemeint? Welche Sektoren kann das Organisationskomitee i…

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This One Mindset Shift Saved Me Years of Struggle 10:03

3M ago10:03

10:03

I used to suffer from chronic overthinking. But this helped.By Shannon Kaiser

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Why Actor Michael O’Keefe Renounced His Buddhist Vows 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

Michael O’Keefe is an actor, poet, and lyricist—and he’s also a former Zen priest. In his article in the Spring issue of Tricycle, “The Lost Robe,” he explores what led him to renounce his vows and leave the priesthood. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with O’Keefe to discuss his path to ordina…

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Take Back Control of Your Life Now: Hal Elrod and How to Beat the Odds 25:54

3M ago25:54

25:54

Tired of just getting by each day without making progress toward your goals? Learn how one man used an unconventional morning routine to overcome a near-death experience, beat cancer against all odds, and write a bestselling book impacting millions. Hal Elrod shares his strategies for developing resilience in the face of adversity, finding peace wi…

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Calling on Our Ancestors with Kaira Jewel Lingo 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

When she was just 11 years old, Kaira Jewel Lingo already knew that she wanted to be a nun. Fourteen years later, she ordained in the Plum Village tradition, where she trained closely with her teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, for fifteen years. In her new book, Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation, which she co-…

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Spartan Mindset in Modern Business | Joe de Sena and Kevin Kaiser 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

Kevin Kaiser has an unconventional approach to business that was shaped by his roots growing up on a farm in Canada. As a professor at Wharton, one of the top business schools in the world, Kaiser is challenging the status quo. In this fascinating podcast episode, Kaiser shares the philosophies that have made him an outlier - treating companies lik…

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At the Crossroads of Buddhism and America with Helen Tworkov 46:27

3M ago46:27

46:27

Helen Tworkov grew up in a family of artists where art was considered the religion. Yet from an early age, she sought another kind of religion—one that would address deeper questions of the nature of truth and the self. After traveling throughout Asia and experimenting with a variety of New Age practices, Tworkov eventually arrived at Buddhism—and …

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The Shocking Truth About Fitness That Will Change Your Life 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

Dr. John Jaquish discovered a revolutionary way to build strong bones that goes against everything you've been told. In this insightful conversation with Joe De Sena, Dr, John reveals how he cured his own mother's osteoporosis and created a $100 million business - all by ignoring conventional wisdom. He will also open your eyes to why workouts like…

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WuPiG #4: Wie wollen wir in Zukunft wohnen? Mit E. Kaiser (SPD) & E. Roswag-Klinge (TU Berlin) 42:23

3M ago42:23

42:23

Ein Gespräch zum „Nachhaltigen Bauen“ mit Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD) und Eike Roswag-Klinge (TU Berlin) Wie kann das Gebäudesektor seine Klimaziele überhaupt erreichen? Ist das Ziel der Bundesregierung 400 000 neue Wohnungen pro Jahr zu bauen überhaupt sinnvoll und nachhaltig? Welche realistischen Baustoffalternativen gibt es für den Klimasünder Beton?…

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Lessons on Continuous Learning and Pushing Yourself with Peter Frintzilas 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, Joe se Sena is having an insightful conversation with TeamSnap CEO Pete Frintzilas. Pete shares how facing challenges as a child of immigrants built his resilience and success. He discusses lessons learned on instilling a strong work ethic in kids without spoiling them. Joe and Pete also discuss how continuous learning and seeking …

4M ago9:35

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If you are ready to up-level in your life, watch this week's resource here. I share a powerful process to help you raise your standards and set clear boundaries.By Shannon Kaiser

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