Voted Best Podcast Episode of 2016 by ProductHunt, The SuperHuman Academy Podcast (previously The Becoming SuperHuman Podcast hosted by Jonathan Levi) interviews extraordinary people such as Dave Asprey, JJ Virgin, Robb Wolf, Hal Elrod, Joe Polish, Wim Hof, and many more to bring you the skills, tips, and tricks to overcome the impossible. From physical fitness to learning and memory, we seek to understand optimal performance and superhuman abilities through engaging conversations and interv ...
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Ep. 331: The 30-Second Breath Your Brain Is Begging For W/ Kurtis Lee Thomas
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1:00:36Greetings, SuperFriends and warm holiday wishes to you and your loved ones! As we wrap up the year, here's a friendly reminder: the energy and clarity you've been wanting to get back might just be sitting in your lungs. In this episode, Kurtis Lee Thomas shares how breathwork reshaped his life after years of fatigue, stress, and stalled progress. T…
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Ep. 330: When Human Experience Meets AI Precision W/ David Ian Wood
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46:52Greetings, SuperFriends! What if every conversation you have could quietly make you better? In this episode, performance coach David Ian Wood explains how real-time AI feedback is reshaping communication, leadership, and personal growth. Through Whisper Lead, his AI-assisted coaching tool, he shows how subtle habits such as tone, pacing, interrupti…
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Ep. 329: Movement, Mindset, and a Nearly Dead Brain W/ Dan Metcalfe
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Ep. 328: How to Keep Going When Everything Hurts W/ Ed Rahill and Dean Karnazes
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51:23Greetings, SuperFriends! What if the hardest thing you've ever done… is just the start? In this episode, ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes and endurance athlete Edward Rahill share what it truly takes to push beyond limits, both physically, mentally, and spiritually. Dean ran 3,000 miles across America. Ed drove coast to coast under relentless pre…
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Ep. 327: The SEAL Strategy for Mental Toughness Under Fire W/ Marty Strong
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56:56Greetings, SuperFriends! When life gets chaotic, most people freeze, while elite performers adapt. In this episode, retired Navy SEAL and author Marty Strong reveals how to build unshakable mental resilience in business and life. Learn to think clearly, act decisively, and thrive when everything feels out of control. – Collin Jewett…
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Ep. 326: Unlearning the Echoes of Childhood W/ Andre Paradis
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1:04:36Greetings, SuperFriends! Why do modern relationships feel more disconnected than ever? Relationship coach Andre Paradis reveals the counterintuitive truth: it's not about love, it's about polarity. In this powerful episode, he breaks down the real differences between men and women, why emotional safety matters more than vulnerability, and how "equa…
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Ep. 325: The Weight of Whale Bones W/ Brandon Mancine
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1:00:13Greetings, SuperFriends! In this episode, Marine veteran and strength coach Brandon Mancine shares how he developed what he calls Whole Life Strength — the mental, physical, and emotional resilience to face adversity, recover from setbacks, and lead with purpose. From surviving a catastrophic accident to redefining strength as more than muscle, Bra…
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Ep. 324: Aliens, Anxiety, and the Gut-Brain Galaxy W/ Momoko Uno
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51:43Greetings, SuperFriends! What if your anxiety isn't just in your head—it's in your gut? In this episode with Dr. Momoko Uno, we explore the hidden link between trauma, gut health, and resilience. You'll learn how emotional wounds show up in the body, why healing your microbiome is key to mental well-being, and how to stop waiting to live the life y…
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Ep. 323: Crack Your Code W/ Joe Cohen
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1:08:15Greetings, SuperFriends! Most biohacks are backwards. In this episode with Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode, we explore why starting with your DNA, labs, and the basics is the smartest way to optimize your energy, cognition, and longevity before chasing shiny supplements or exotic hacks. – Collin Jewett…
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Ep. 322: Between Beef Wellington and the Edge of Meaning W/ Joel Bouchard
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1:02:38Greetings, SuperFriends! Mistakes aren't setbacks—they're proof you're growing. In this episode with Joel Bouchard, we dive into why failure fuels learning, how curiosity sparks creativity, and why life is better when you play with questions instead of chasing perfect answers. - Collin Jewett
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Ep. 321: The Fight to Find Myself Again W/ Kelly Tuttle
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1:02:09Greetings, SuperFriends! After a traumatic brain injury, Kelly Tuttle had to rebuild everything from memory to identity. In this episode, she shares the overlooked truths about brain injury recovery, practical tools for healing, and how small habits can help you reclaim your life and stay in the fight. - Collin Jewett…
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Ep. 320: The Question That Can Change Everything W/ Lisa Sugarman
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59:21Greetings, SuperFriends! What if one question could save a life? In this episode, Lisa Sugarman breaks down the practical tools, language, and mindset we all need to support someone facing a mental health crisis. This is the conversation every leader, friend, and parent should hear. - Collin Jewett
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Ep. 319: Butterfly Effect of Conscience W/ Edward Rahill
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1:02:33Greetings, SuperFriends! What if doing the right thing just once could change a million lives? In this episode of the SuperHuman Academy Podcast, Ed Rahill shares how a single act of conscience, whether in a cross-country illegal race or a corporate boardroom, can ripple out to change thousands of lives. From saving jobs to rewriting what leadershi…
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Ep. 318: Raising Lions, Not Lambs W/ Chad Cooper
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57:40Greetings, SuperFriends! What if your greatest legacy isn't your career but your character? In this episode, performance coach and author Chad Cooper shares why he left a high-paying role at Microsoft to become a "Super Dad." From building resilience through martial arts to modeling values at home, Chad reveals how intentional parenting shapes stro…
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Ep. 317: Seeing More Than One Side of the Cube W/ Steven Falk
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54:49Greetings, SuperFriends! What if your most powerful leadership tool isn't something new but something you've forgotten? In this episode, Steven Falk shares how surviving a fatal illness as a child gave him a unique way of sensing emotional and spiritual dynamics. For over 20 years, he's helped leaders reconnect with this often-overlooked inner inte…
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Ep. 316: Making Peace with Death W/ Gina Economopoulos
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55:24Greetings, SuperFriends! What if the greatest transformation of your life begins at your lowest point? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gina Economopoulos, a former bartender, nun, and now an end-of-life doula, whose journey through addiction, grief, religious silence, and spiritual awakening will leave you breathless. Gina's raw, unfilte…
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Ep. 315: A New Solution to Chronic Pain W/ Dr. David Clarke
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1:02:29Greetings, SuperFriends! What if nearly half of all doctor visits were caused by something no medical test could detect? This week, Dr. David Clarke, reveals how the brain can generate real physical symptoms like pain, illness, or even paralysis without any physical disease. He introduces a "third type" of illness driven by unresolved emotions and …
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Ep. 314: The Wizarding World of Creative Thinking W/ Rich Kirkpatrick
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57:43Greetings, SuperFriends! What if your lack of creativity isn't a flaw—but just a misunderstood feature? In this week's episode, we sit down with Rich Kirkpatrick—musician, educator, and co-creator of The Creative Process for Robot-Wizards — to decode what creativity actually is, how your brain naturally supports it, and why most people never learn …
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Ep. 313: Karmic Pools and Elevating Consciousness W/ teZa Lord
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1:01:09Greetings, SuperFriends! What does it mean to truly awaken to life? In Episode 313, we explore the intersection of art, spirituality, and self-discovery. Together, we delve into topics like the karmic pull that shapes our paths, the transformative power of self-love and acceptance, and the practices that elevate consciousness. Drawing from personal…
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Ep. 312: Becoming the Most Interesting Person in the Room W/ Michael Hauge
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1:07:30Greetings, SuperFriends! Have you ever wondered what makes a story truly resonate? Hollywood storyteller Michael Hauge. shares his journey of transformation, revealing the fears he overcame to build a successful career in storytelling. From his first steps in Hollywood to coaching entrepreneurs on crafting impactful origin stories, Michael unpacks …
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Ep. 311: Cities Built on Eggs and Bacon W/ Rex Fisher
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1:24:43Greetings, SuperFriends! What does it take to live an intentional and connected life? Rex shares his personal journey of building a purposeful morning routine, the transformative power of relational prioritization, and how to navigate life's transitions with grace. Discover how a focus on curiosity and meaningful engagement can help you unlock grow…
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Ep. 310: How to Drink a Story W/ Ryan Castelaz
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1:13:32Greetings, SuperFriends! Ryan Castelaz shares his philosophy on creating unforgettable drink experiences that tell stories and connect people through ritual, flavor, and creativity. This conversation dives deep into what it takes to balance passion and business, the importance of play, and how creativity isn't something within us but a force that c…
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Ep. 309: Escape to Excellence W/ Matt Jackson
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59:35Greetings, SuperFriends! In this episode, we chat with Matthew Jackson—a financial expert, bestselling author, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and resilience advocate. Learn how his commitment to constant growth, deep work, and passion for teaching others have helped him succeed across multiple disciplines. Whether you want to overcome personal str…
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Ep. 308: Deep Work Before Blueberries W/ John Graham
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1:20:06Greetings, SuperFriends! In this episode, we are joined by John Graham, a 3x USA Memory Champion, Grandmaster of Memory, and Entrepreneur. John takes us beyond his accolades, sharing how he overcame daily panic attacks and anxiety by addressing trapped emotions. He provides deep insights into his unconventional approach to personal growth, helping …
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Ep. 307: Memory Beyond Memorization W/ Dr. Boris Konrad
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1:25:04Greetings, SuperFriends! In this episode of the SuperHuman Academy Podcast, we're joined by a truly extraordinary guest, Dr. Boris Nikolai Konrad, PhD, a neuroscientist, memory expert, and four-time Guinness World Record holder. Known for his expertise in memory sports and his cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience, Dr. Konrad shares valua…
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Ep. 306: Achieving More By Doing Less W/ Ari Meisel
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59:01Greetings, SuperFriends! Listen in as Ari talks about his journey of beating chronic illness and creating a super-efficient life. From his coaching tips to juggling work and family, Ari shares practical strategies on how to improve communication, delegate effectively, and use automation to make your life easier. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a mi…
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Ep. 305: Become Indistractable W/ Nir Eyal
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56:07Greetings, SuperFriends, Join us for an engaging conversation with Nir Eyal as we explore the science behind building habit-forming products and strategies for controlling your attention. Nir will guide us through the key concepts from his bestselling books "Hooked" and "Indistractable," explaining how companies can design products that benefit use…
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Ep. 304: A Life Worth Remembering W/ Nelson Dellis
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1:26:15Greetings, SuperFriends! In this episode of the SuperHuman Academy podcast, we sit down with Nelson Dellis, a 5-time USA Memory Champion, Guinness World Record holder, and founder of Climb For Memory. Nelson shares his inspiring journey from being an average person with a regular memory to becoming a world-renowned memory athlete. We explore his te…
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Ep. 303: Learn Languages Fast with AI, VR, and Love W/ Gabe Wyner
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1:00:30Greetings, SuperFriends! In this exciting episode, Gabe shares his journey from struggling with traditional language education to becoming fluent in seven languages. He dives into the unique motivations that drive his passion for language learning, and how he approaches learning not just as a skill, but as a profound way to unlock new aspects of yo…
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Ep. 302: Immanence, mantras, and... cheetos? W/ Dr. Anthony Metivier
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54:36Greetings, SuperFriends! Anthony walks us through his amazing journey from working in academia to becoming a thought leader on memory training. It is more than a tale of having learned mnemonic techniques, but rather it recounts personal growth and change. Walk away with tangible learnings that students, working professionals, and anyone passionate…
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Ep. 301: The SuperLearner Lifestyle W/ Jonathan Levi
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55:07Greetings, SuperFriends! Jonathan Levi joins Collin Jewett to discuss the origins and evolution of SuperHuman Academy, sharing insights on learning, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Jonathan reflects on his motivations, the importance of community and mentorship, and how his life has changed since becoming a father. They also explore Jonathan…
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Greetings, Superfriends, and welcome to the 300th episode of the SuperHuman Academy Podcast - where, as you've probably already heard me mention in previous episodes, after nearly 6 years and 4.5 million downloads - it is my duty to inform you that this episode will be our last - at least for now. In this final chapter, I want to take a few moments…
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Ep. 299: How To Find Love That Lasts W/ Katherine Woodward Thomas
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57:59Greetings, SuperFriends! Welcome to a very special episode of the show, episode 299 out of the 300 - where I've certainly saved some of the best for last. Some of you may have heard through my personal journey and story where, a few years ago, I read a book that solved probably my biggest personal problem, and certainly my biggest problem in the ar…
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Ep. 298: Maintaining Mental Health In The Darkest Times W/ Kati Morton
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46:17Greetings, SuperFriends! Today I had a wonderful guest. I knew I would enjoy this episode, which is why I gave it one of these coveted final spots, and yet I enjoyed it even more than I thought I would. The guest is Kati Morton, she is a clinical psychologist, and a family and marriage therapist, and she runs a private practice in Santa Monica, CA.…
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Ep. 297: A New Plan For Sustainable Health W/ Robb Wolf
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59:41Greetings, SuperFriends! In this week's episode, I'm joined by a repeat guest and longtime friend of mine, Robb Wolf. Robb has been on the show many times before, seeing as he's written many New York Times bestselling books - in fact, two, in the past so far. He is also a former research biochemist, that is better known for The Paleo Solution and W…
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Ep. 296: Wade Lightheart On Discipline, Biohacking, And Health In Today's World
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52:01Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Wade Lightheart. Wade is a 3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, a former Mr. Universe Competitor, the host of The Awesome Health podcast, and one of the world's premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. He has worked in the field…
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Ep. 295: Mark Victor Hansen On Writing, Entrepreneurship, And The Power Of Questions
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54:16Greetings, SuperFriends! Welcome to a very special episode of the show! Today we are joined by Mark Victor Hansen. Mark has sold over 500 million books. He's best known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, but he actually has written over 309 books, and is known for his endearing and charismatic style. You've probably also hear…
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Ep. 294: Resilience, Positivity, and Beating Guilt W/ Valorie Burton
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47:58Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by national bestselling author, international speaker, and life strategist Valorie Burton. Valorie is the founder and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute and her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psycholog…
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Ep. 293: Cal Newport On How To Live A Focused Life
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1:01:54Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by none other than Cal Newport. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, but most people don't even realize that, because, in addition to that, he is one of the greatest best-selling authors in the personal development and productivity space of our time. Cal's work has …
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Ep. 292: Control Your Blood Sugar, Control Your Life W/ Josh Clemente of LEVELS
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53:26Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Josh Clemente. Josh, the founder of Levels, is a mechanical engineer and CrossFit-L2 trainer. At SpaceX, he led a team to develop life support systems that sustained astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on their May 2020 trip to the International Space Station aboard Dragon Endeavor: the first new c…
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Ep. 291: The Basics of Total Personal Transformation W/ Stephan Spencer
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50:50Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Stephan Spencer. Stephan is a bestselling author of 3 books, serial entrepreneur, Internet luminary, life hacker, podcaster, and contributor to Harvard Business Review and AdWeek. His books are The Art of SEO, Social eCommerce, and Google Power Search. Stephan has optimized the websites of some of the…
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Ep. 290: Dr. Enric Sala On The Health Of Our Oceans And The Ecosystem
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48:50Greetings, SuperFriends! Today I was joined by Dr. Enric Sala. Dr. Sala is a National Geographic explorer in residence, dedicated to restoring the health and productivity of the ocean. He's authored over 120 scientific publications, which are widely recognized and used for real-world conservation efforts, such as the creation of marine reserves. Dr…
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Ep. 289: Jeffrey Madoff On Perseverance And The Secrets Of Creativity
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1:00:00Greetings, SuperFriends! First, let me tell you that I am very protective of my time, so it is very very rare that I stay on talking to a guest for hours, and just chat, learn, and grow. But that's exactly what I did with today's guest, who is probably one of the more interesting human beings you will meet. You see, I asked a mutual friend of ours,…
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Ep. 288: Dr. Kelly Starrett On How to Train & Maintain Your Body For Peak Performance At Age 97
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1:15:41Greetings, SuperFriends! Today, ladies and gentlemen, I got the chance to interview a personal hero of mine - someone who I discovered probably half a decade ago, and whose work has dramatically impacted my life, my body, and the way that I feel. I'm talking, of course, about Dr. Kelly Starrett. Dr. Kelly Starrett is a doctor of physical therapy. H…
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Ep. 287: The Importance And The Science Of Brain Health W/ Dr. Bill Sears
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40:33Greetings, SuperFriends! Today I was joined by Dr. Bill Sears, father of eight, author of 47 books, former associate professor at the University of Toronto, University of South Carolina, and the University of Southern California School of Medicine, as well as many more universities. Dr. Sears has appeared on over 100 national TV shows, his contribu…
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Ep. 286: The Connection Between Gut Health And Our Immunity System W/ Dr. Vincent Pedre
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48:14Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Dr. Vincent Pedre. Dr. Pedre is a functional medicine-certified doctor, and the author of the best-selling book Happy Gut. Now, I wanted to have Dr. Pedre on the show, not because we haven't talked about gut health in the past, but because I wanted to understand the link between gut health and immunit…
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Ep. 285: Dr. Ann Shippy On Epigenetics, The Paleo Diet, And Mold
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43:09Greetings, SuperFriends! In this week's episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Ann Shippy, a former IBM engineer turned traditional medicine doctor, turned functional medicine doctor, turned author, and TEDx speaker. She attended the University of Texas Medical School, after leaving a career at IBM engineering for 10 years. Today she runs a thriv…
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Ep. 284: How To Really Simplify And Perform At The Highest Level W/ Dr. Juli La Rocca
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42:22Greetings, SuperFriends! Welcome to this week's episode, where we actually have a very special one for you! You've probably heard me talk about today's guest before, Dr. Juli La Rocca, as a star SuperLearner student, and then someone who also took my Branding You program, and has gone on to just become so successful and influential, do incredible t…
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Ep. 283: Dr. Benjamin Hardy On Why Our Personality Really Isn't Permanent
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52:51Greetings, SuperFriends! I am really excited about today's episode, where we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, who has become one of my closer friends and professional contacts. If you listen to the show, or anything that I do, you've heard me quote Dr. Hardy significantly over the past few years, since his work has become a massive influence on my…
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Ep. 282: The Best Way To Be More? Have Less W/ Courtney Carver
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42:51Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Courtney Carver. Courtney is an expert in how you can be more with less. I know what you're thinking - "is this an episode on minimalism?" - but it is actually an episode on so, so much more. I really enjoyed this episode because we went wide on how you can simplify various different aspects of your l…
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