In this episode, the dynamic and energetic Matt Maddix shared a ton of great insights about parenting - topics that make you think! He talked a lot about being a single parent and the lessons of resilience and commitment learned in that process. He talked about schooling and education and thinking outside the box. We also talked thoroughly about hi…

We had a great conversation with Rebecca Morrison in today's episode! She shared a lot about her background and how she learned not to need so much stuff. We talked at length about priorities and managing them properly in a world that quickly and easily gets tangled and cluttered. We talked about finding and shifting beliefs in the process of growt…

In this episode, Becca Ribbing shared about her interesting childhood and what it means to find clarity in order to make the right decisions - especially at this time when so many are at a crossroads. We talked about how to move forward and even coach yourself by asking some important questions. We talked about some real world stories in her experi…

We talked at length in this episode about clearing our path forward so we can move and obtain our true objectives in life. This is a process of filtering that includes asking and facing some hard questions at times. We talked about some things that happened in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" as well as the movie "Up in the Air" as it relates t…

Dess shared with us some great knowledge regarding nutrition, wellness, healing and more. He talked about the energetic content of everything we are and everything we consume. He shared about fallacies and corrupt history regarding the supposed "4 food groups" and modern eating in general. He talked about fast food and the REAL food groups that sus…

In this episode, we had a wonderful privilege to sit down with Nicole Laino, an accomplished peak performance coach, brand strategist and startup founder. Nicole shared some wonderful insights about healing and breaking past mental barriers to success. She taught us about everything from chakras and Reiki to NLP/EFT and the law of attraction. She o…

We talked in this episode with Scout Sobel, who is an author, entrepreneur, podcast host, mental health advocate and much more! Scout has a new book coming August 16th called The Emotional Entrepreneur in which she tells her story of facing and largely overcoming everything from anxiety attacks to catatonia. She talks about finding power in authent…

In this episode, we were privileged to hear the story and insights of the one and only MAHIMA. She shared extensively about her background and growing up in Zimbabwe in a difficult and abusive situation. She told about her journey which brought her all over the world and how she discovered meditation while in India. She shared many great insights a…

We were privileged to welcome Daniel Blue to talk to us about his story and ways to maximize our results as an entrepreneur and in our financial lives as well. He told us of a turbulent upbringing which culminated in drug addiction and an unplanned pregnancy. He opened up and was very vulnerable about some difficulties with his own father and the d…

In this episode, we covered several topics surrounding Marcus' musical background and many of the analogies there that apply to people's lives in many areas. We talked about failure, practice, habits and much more. We talked about having principles in place to govern our lives and maximize our results. We also talked about his 100 Dayz Impact Chall…

In this episode, we had the privilege of spending time with Robin Hills, coming to us from the UK! He is an emotional intelligence coach, trainer, facilitator, author and much more. He talked with us about working from the inside out and overcoming the emotions that can hold us back such as fear. He talked about boundaries and being constructive vs…

In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Thomas Anderson, author of The Vulnerable Man: Break your patterns. Master your emotions. Reclaim your life. We talked about the importance of inner work and what happens when we keep things bottled up. We talked about the importance of presence and fully grasping the meaning and purpose of our …

We talked at length in this podcast about mindfulness and finding that calm island as an anchor in our otherwise (often) chaotic lives that may seem to spin out of control. Mr. Dixon enlightened us on some thoughts and techniques and reignited our drive and coming out of ruts to be excited in life again. We had a great back-and-forth discussion abo…

We had an incredible conversation with Zulma Reyo, author of Inner Alchemy: The Path of Mastery! We talked about her background which led her down this path and what exactly inner alchemy means. We talked about calming our inner chatter, using our body as an instrument of the greater life and how to recognize spirituality in our day-to-day lives. W…

Andrew Kap is the author of one of the most renowned and popular books on the subject of the law of attraction - The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read: The Missing Key To Finally Tapping Into The Universe And Manifesting Your Desires. We covered many facets of this fascinating topic including some of his methods, such as the "bli…

Greg McKeown is a world-renowned, best-selling author of both Essentialism and his latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. In our interview, he was very transparent about his own personal life experiences that fed into the creation of this landmark work. We thoroughly went through the structure of the book, which is divided…

In this episode, we talked about how we choose the outcomes in all areas of our lives, even and especially after some difficulty or failure. We talk about assigning meaning and how we associate pleasure and pain makes all the difference in our destiny. We talked about my son and an interesting situation that took place with him in context of this t…

In this episode, we talked at length about a topic brought up in David Goggins' book, Can't Hurt Me. The concept of an "accountability mirror" is a profound way to stay in tune with ourselves, where we really are and visualize where we want to go! We talked about being mindful of certain things about ourselves we may wish to improve in a healthy wa…

Have you ever been down at all in your life? I have found that one of the surest ways out of that place is to help, serve and LIFT others! In this episode, we talk about this - first from the standpoint of the great legacies and shoulders of many who have gone before and sacrificed on OUR behalf. We talk about my recent viewing of the 1998 film "Sa…

In this episode, Melissa shared some profound insights with us from some very impactful life experiences, including loss of her father, a friend to suicide, two sexual assaults, an eating disorder and even being falsely charged with a very serious crime. Melissa has a depth of knowledge and a warmth of comprehension of what it's like to go through …

This was a special and unique episode with Jeremy Pollack in which we talked about the nature of conflict and the most efficient ways to handle and solve it. This can apply in just about any area of life: family, marriage, work, school, etc. We talked about the dynamics of road rage and the safety/winning aspects of selfish actions that tend to lea…

Rich Curtis gave us so many great gems of knowledge here! He shared some of his own life experience as it pertains to stories and their power in our lives. He also shared other examples and showed us ways to identify the stories we tell ourselves, especially the ones with a negative connotation. Rich showed us how to rewrite stories through 4 simpl…

Heath Armstrong is an Author, the Co-Founder of Rage Create, and an ECommerce Maniac. He is the creator of Sweet-Ass Affirmations: Motivation for Your Creative Maniac Mind, several Sweet-Ass Journals, and the host of the "Never Stop Peaking" podcast. We talked in this episode about his early years and artistic pursuits and creating a life you love.…

In this episode, we had the privilege to speak with wisdom teacher Sophie Mclean. She shared an amazing life story from being a refugee at a young age to being a helicopter pilot and doing amazing things for humanity on many levels. She shares stories and insights of traumatic life moments that may make your jaw drop. She fills us with absolute lov…

Dr. Lin Morel taught us generously today about trauma, resilience, love, gratitude and finding joy & happiness in our lives. She told about several episodes of neglect and abuse in her own life and why she ran away at age 17. We talked about "waking up" to who we truly are, gaining self-awareness and tools to overcome along the way. She taught us a…

John Lefebvre has a very fascinating story. Having come from a poor home and losing his father at a very young age, John's rags to riches tale is one for the ages! He shares some interesting details of life at the top of the financial heap - extravagances most only dream about or see in movies. He tells about the major life lessons learned and how …

In this episode, we were privileged to discuss the power and techniques of effective networking, especially as it relates to social media and LinkedIn. We talked about how people all go further with each other. We also discussed how truly interconnected we all are as people and the two-way street nature of all relationships - business, dating or ot…

We had the honor of welcoming back Maki Moussavi to talk more about success, fulfillment and the band Tool? Yes, we talked about all those topics including the band because I discovered we're both fans. We recapped a few items from our previous talk in episode 57, but really dove into the topics of pain and hustle and some of the delusional beliefs…

What a great conversation we had with the one and only Sid Garza-Hillman. We were able to talk at length about his running career as well as being a race director after suffering from Asthma in his earlier years. We discussed many philosophical principles and analogies (he was a philosophy major at UCLA after all) surrounding the running of super m…

Naketa brought us a ton of wonderful value today in a variety of topics tied to her important role as a balance and relationship advisor at her Thigpro Balance & Relationship Management Institute. We talked in depth about her past experience working with victims of trauma and some of the different ways humans respond to and cope with trauma. We tal…

After a wonderful conversation in episode 133 that didn't quite feel complete, we returned to the conversation with the Kirsten Beske. This time, we got REALLY in depth as to the nature of limiting beliefs and our power to overcome them. We talked about how this all applies as we associate with one another in families and society at large. We also …

We talked a lot in this episode about the principles Alaina teaches as a business and mindset coach. She shares some insights about paradigms and other symbolic thoughts such as icebergs. She opened up about marital and other family difficulties and the silver linings present in all these areas. We talked about the concept of scarcity, debt, instan…

We were delighted to welcome Kirsten Beske to today's podcast! She brought a lot of great information and shared much of her background that led her into the practice of law after being educated at Harvard; and then going on to be a psychotherapist and mindset coach! She shared some very intimate stories about the births of her children and how it …

We had the privilege to talk today with the one and only David Shar. He imparted tons of great wisdom and stories from his own business experience, which largely started with an ice cream business in downtown Baltimore. He shared many lessons about our "WHY," employee satisfaction and overall mindset when it comes to leadership. He shared many grea…

This is perhaps the most powerful episode of our podcast. We were privileged to talk with Ryan Huber who, after a long string of drug and alcohol use as well as homelessness, tried to take his own life with his mother's 9mm handgun in September of 2017. Thankfully and miraculously, he survived. In the aftermath, he has a new lease on life with a ne…

In this episode, we were able to discuss many interesting topics with Logan Price including overcoming fear, growing up after the new millennium + some differences between the generations. We talked also about overcoming weaknesses and how to pivot from feeling sorry for yourself. Logan is an up-and-coming author and entrepreneur who has a lot of k…

Damona Hoffman ("I Make A Living" & "Dates and Mates" podcasts) has a unique background in the entertainment business as well as being a seasoned dating expert/coach. We had a nice conversation about the ins and outs of networking in most areas of life, including and especially the dating world as well as in business as an entrepreneur. She shared …

Daniel Mangena is an author and speaker helping people bust through limiting paradigms and belief patterns to create the successful life they want for themselves and loved ones. In this interview, we discussed his unique background as a black British child of immigrants. He had major early success in business as a teenager followed by major failure…

Sean and Andrea really opened up to us in this episode about their individual and shared stories of trauma, childhood abuse, alcoholism, trials and triumphs together. They were very open and vulnerable in telling their story (as explained in even more depth in their book). Andrea had her own tumultuous childhood, and Sean comes from a very successf…

In this episode, we talked about how little things make all the difference. This is a universal topic that has been discussed seemingly from the beginning of time - from ancient scripture to modern popular music. Little things make the difference in us lifting others and ourselves, in bettering our minds, bodies, relationships with everyone and so …

Adam Jablin is a best-selling author as well as a dynamic and highly sought after speaker, corporate consultant and performance coach. In this episode, he opened up about his story and journey of addiction and how his eyes were opened to so many valuable insights and aspects of life he was previously missing. He took that journey towards self-maste…

We had the honor of welcoming fellow Albuquerquean (is that a word?), Thalia Toha. She has a unique background as an immigrant who came to the USA as a teenager. She was able to learn English and progress in school to the point of being able to go to Princeton and pursue her career, first as an architect and then as a business coach with incredibly…

This is a powerful episode where we hear the story of how Dr. Deguire, when she was just 4 years old, sustained 3rd degree burns over 2/3 of her body. Her new book, Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor, is a compelling read which recounts this event and the subsequent decades of its residual effects. She shares many of these i…

Lisa Fabrega is a very profound, intelligent, articulate and caring author and coach who teaches and uplifts anyone - from the local manager of a small business to Oscar nominees and Nobel Prize candidates. One of her major areas of focus is in capacity and expanding it to more fully and efficiently meet our goals. This enlightening discussion is s…

We had a great conversation with Nathen Aaren regarding finding clarity for our dreams, obtaining the funds to bring them to fruition, and then executing! He came to us today from Portland and shared a remarkable story of pursuing his dreams in Hollywood, working with top talent and, through a few twists and turns, ending up homeless and living out…

This is a unique episode recorded as a spontaneous message after our scheduled guest had some unexpected difficulties and was therefore excused, of course. We rescheduled that guest and a message was shared instead about the indispensable need for human unity so we can overcome together during troubled times, individually and collectively.…

This was a wonderful conversation with physical therapist (among other titles), author and consultant Melanie Weller! Melanie also specializes in the physics and mechanics of voice, body & breath. She had some very profound insights on tuning and aligning ourselves and how our physical state is very intimately tied to our well-being mentally and em…

Mark Shaiken has a great book, And...Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law. He was a lawyer for 38 years focusing on corporate bankruptcy and found a way to make a plan and transition out of that long career. Now he spends much of his time focused on various humanitarian pursuits including helping bring art to inner ci…

Today we had the great privilege of chatting with Carson Tate and, despite preconceived notions surrounding a name like Carson, she is actually a bona fide, dynamic WOMAN! Carson works a great deal with jobs and employment in general. She works with companies of various sizes to maximize collective efficiency and overall satisfaction by implementin…

Jesh de Rox is a very calm and insightful fellow, bringing many wonderful insights in the realm of meditation and authentic human emotion. His website allows people to connect around the world, even strangers, to participate in and connect through meditation together. This was a pretty deep conversation which also touched on his deep background as …