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Human potential expert and global change visionary Mark Divine discovers what makes today's most inspirational, self aware and exponential leaders think and act so differently.
What happens when the person in charge completely freezes under extreme pressure?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the ultimate governor of your performance: Self-Regulation. As the second-to-last skill in the Sheepdog Strong series, self-regulation is the system-level anchor that keeps all your other attributes reliable when chaos hits. Mark shares a revealing story from his own SEAL training about a senior officer who completely unraveled under stress, and how a lower-ranking enlisted operator took control simply by managing his internal state.
Discover how to widen the gap between stimulus and reaction, why "white-knuckling" or suppressing your emotions will always fail under a heavy load, and how tying your identity to your rank makes you incredibly vulnerable. Finally, equip yourself with two actionable weekly practices—the Trigger Log and the Controlled Response drill—so you can stop being governed by your impulses and become the calm anchor your team needs.
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What is the true cost of letting external pressure override your gut?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the critical skill of Judgment—the ultimate point of integration where composure, clarity, and wisdom translate into a single, decisive action.
Mark shares a sobering story from Morro Bay, California, where a SEAL Team 3 training mission went disastrously wrong because institutional expectations and observation overrode clear warnings. Discover why high performers are uniquely vulnerable to letting external pressure override their internal discernment, how to define and maintain "proportion" in your responses, and how your core ethos, integrity, and courage directly drive your decision-making.
Finally, learn two practical cognitive tools—the Consequence Scan and the Scenario Review (the public vs. private test)—to protect your judgment from external override and ensure you always make the right call when the pressure is highest.
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What happens when panic becomes a death sentence?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the eighth core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Composure.
Discover why true composure is not about putting on a "stoic mask" to hide inner turmoil, but rather the active regulation of your emotions, body, and quality of being under extreme pressure. Mark shares the gripping survival story of Navy SEAL Platoon Chief "Big Rob" Laskey, who used deliberate physiological control to survive being trapped 60 feet underwater with no air supply.
Learn how composure acts as a powerful leadership transmission to stabilize your team's emotional temperature, and discover two daily practices—the Temperature Check and the Chaos Conversion—to build your own unbreakable inner anchor.
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What is your most valuable resource in a chaotic world?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the seventh core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Attention Control. Discover how to protect your cognitive bandwidth in a modern "attention economy" designed to hijack your focus, and learn why multitasking is actually a highly inefficient myth that drains up to 40% of your productivity. Mark shares a gripping personal story from day five of Hell Week, where being ordered to perform 1,000 grueling eight-count bodybuilders taught him the life-saving power of redirecting his focus to the smallest possible unit of a task.
Learn actionable tools to train your mind under pressure, including the 3-Second Reset and noise distraction training, so you can remain fully present when it matters most.
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What happens to your decision-making when extreme stress forces you into tunnel vision?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the sixth core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Perspective Holding. While clarity keeps your mind functional under pressure, perspective dictates the range of what that clear mind can actually see.
Mark explains how the fight-or-flight response physically narrows your field of view, dropping out peripheral data and reducing complex situations to singular problems. He shares a compelling story from the 2004 Iraq conflict, where a SEAL Captain used multiple frames of perspective to save a critical Marine Corps integration into SOCOM, despite institutional politics and severe equipment failures.
Learn how to master the three essential frames—immediate reality, long-term outcomes, and moral clarity—so you can make comprehensive decisions that don't sacrifice your ethos for immediate relief. Finally, challenge yourself with this week's practices to expand your view: the 10-Year Test and the Outsider's View.
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Is mental toughness really about being unbreakable, or is true strength found in yielding?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explores the critical Sheepdog skill of Flexibility.
Discover why the rigid "oak tree" mindset is ultimately fragile when chaos hits, while the flexible "reed" can bend, survive the storm, and bounce back. Learn the crucial differences between physical, mental, and emotional flexibility, and how an unbreakable ethos actually gives you the freedom to bend your tactics. Finally, challenge yourself with this week's missions to build your range: committing to a daily mobility practice and deliberately altering your familiar routines to interrupt rigid habits.
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What happens when your perfect plan falls apart?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the critical Sheepdog skill of Adaptability. Moving beyond the reality that "no plan survives contact with the enemy," Mark explains why true adaptability is not indecision or abandoning your values, but rather flexible execution in service of a fixed purpose. He shares the inspiring story of his former SEAL teammate Alden Mills, who applied the "Fail Forward Fast" (F3) principle to pivot from the massive failure of his Body Rev product to creating the wildly successful Perfect Pushup.
Learn how to speed up your OODA loop, overcome the dangerous trap of the "sunk cost fallacy," and combine determination with wisdom to avoid fatal rigidity. Finally, challenge yourself with this week's "No Plan Survives Practice" to deliberately break a routine and train your nervous system to respond to disruption with speed and clarity.
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What is the difference between what you can do and what you should do?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explores the third core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Wisdom.
Discover why intelligence and experience are not the same as true wisdom, and how discernment combined with a powerful ethos keeps courage from becoming recklessness. Mark shares the incredible story of former SAS operator Damian Mander, who transformed his approach to rhino poaching in Africa from a paramilitary insurgency to an empowering community solution.
Learn the three essential practices to build operational wisdom: honest reflection, seeking diverse counsel, and adopting a long and broad view. Finally, challenge yourself with this week's missions to build a deliberate pause into your decision-making and seek input that challenges your perspective.
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How do you keep your mind functional when panic sets in?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the second core skill in the Sheepdog Strong series: Clarity Under Pressure. Learn the biological reality of what happens to your brain under extreme stress—how your amygdala hijacks your system and forces your rational frontal lobe offline exactly when you need it most. Mark shares a harrowing personal story of a critical equipment failure 25 feet underwater in a dark, flooded mini-sub to illustrate the life-saving power of his 16-second intervention.
Discover three proven ways to build this internal architecture: nervous system regulation through box breathing, mental simplification, and stress inoculation. Finally, take on this week's actionable missions, including the Chaos Drill, to train your nervous system to automatically respond to high-stakes threats with calm, decisive action.
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What does it take to project true authority before you even speak a word?
Welcome to Part Two of the Sheepdog Strong series on the Mark Divine Show, where retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine shifts from building internal attributes to forging ten core internal skills, starting with Command Presence.
Discover how to project "calm authority" through your body, voice, and mind to deliberately regulate the emotional temperature of any room. Mark shares a tense, real-life encounter with three men in a Malaysian alleyway to illustrate how a grounded, intentional presence can change the math of a situation and neutralize threats without violence.
Learn how your internal ethos and courage power your external posture, and challenge yourself with two actionable weekly missions: the Mirror Drill and the Threshold Drill. By mastering these daily repetitions, you can make command presence your arriving default rather than an emergency response.
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What is the true cost of hesitation?
In the powerful conclusion to the Sheepdog Strong attribute series (Episode 10), retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine breaks down the ultimate conversion mechanism: Decisiveness.
Discover why delay is never neutral and how waiting for perfect conditions can actually be your most dangerous choice. Mark shares a gripping story from Baghdad in 2004, where SEAL Team One abandoned static defense and utilized the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) to aggressively hunt threats before they could strike. Learn why analysis paralysis is an epidemic among high achievers and how to break it.
Finally, Mark reviews all nine Sheepdog attributes and challenges you with the "Two-Minute Choice" and the "Pressure Decision Drill" to permanently wire your nervous system for action.
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Does the perfect, unbreakable warrior really exist?
In episode 9 of the Sheepdog Strong series, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine shatters the myth of the person who never breaks.
Discover why true resilience isn't about ignoring pain, but building the inner architecture to absorb a hit, honestly assess your reality, and return to the mission stronger. Mark shares a powerful personal story from day four of Hell Week to illustrate how shifting your focus outward can get you through your darkest moments.
Learn the three critical components of recovery—Honest Contact, The Reset, and The Return—and challenge yourself with this week's "Bounce Drill" to completely rewire your relationship with failure.
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What does it take to turn your core values into consistent action?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine unpacks the vital attribute of Discipline in the "Sheepdog Strong" series.
Moving beyond the cliché of "discipline equals freedom," Mark reveals how true discipline serves as the bridge between who you say you are and how you actually live. Learn the three key mechanisms for building an unbreakable routine—Structure, Repetition, and Correction—and discover how to free yourself from being governed by your own "inner weather".
Finally, challenge yourself with actionable weekly missions, including the 30-day non-negotiable habit and the "training without mood" drill, to forge reliable performance under pressure.
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In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine dives into the foundational attribute of the Sheepdog Strong series: Integrity.
Discover why true integrity isn't about perfection, but about "congruence"—the strict alignment between what you say, believe, and actually do.
Mark shares a jaw-dropping story of a hidden integrity breach within his own SEAL platoon right before deploying to Operation Desert Storm, illustrating how crises don't create character, but rather reveal it. You will also learn why high-performing individuals with integrity gaps are often the most dangerous people in any organization.
Finally, this episode provides actionable tools to help you identify and close your own gaps, challenging you to build your character using the daily two-minute "Shadow Test" and the seven-day "One Code Exercise".
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What does it mean to build dedication for the long haul?
In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explores the core attribute of dedication in the "Sheepdog Strong" series.
Discover why true dedication is a sustained commitment to a cause greater than yourself, rather than just self-serving discipline. Learn how to identify and close your "loyalty gap"—the uncomfortable distance between what you claim to value and how you actually spend your time.
Featuring the heroic legacy of Navy SEAL Master Chief Michael Mansoor, this episode reveals three mechanisms to forge unwavering commitment: repetition, alignment, and ownership.
Finally, Divine challenges you to create a daily "unskippable rep" to prove your loyalty through consistent action, not just words.
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Why did a successful Wall Street executive walk away from his secure corporate career to endure the grueling torture of Navy SEAL training?
In this episode, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals the crucial difference between merely surviving the grind (persistence) and actually reaching your ultimate target (determination). Learn the exact mental frameworks he used to go from a miserable cubicle to graduating as the Honor Man of his BUD/S class.
Discover actionable strategies to build unstoppable mental toughness, including the "No Option Drill," the power of visual pre-commitment, and how to build a laser-focused mindset to overcome distractions in today's chaotic world. Whether you are a leader, an athlete, or just someone trying to achieve a massive goal, this episode will teach you how to lock in your targets and refuse to be defeated.
Watch now to learn how to keep your aim true and become the architect of your own success!
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Anyone can push through a single hard moment when adrenaline kicks in, but what do you do when the feeling fades and the real grind sets in?
Join former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine as he reveals how to build the ultimate pillar of mental toughness: Persistence. While courage gets you on your feet, it is persistence that keeps you standing when the pressure is relentless.
Discover the crucial difference between ego-driven stubbornness and purpose-driven persistence, and learn the exact "micro-commitment" framework Divine used to conquer over 120,000 burpees in a single year. Stop relying on fleeting motivation and learn the neuroscience behind rewiring your brain to push past its perceived limits.
Watch now to master the daily grind and become the protector others can count on!
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Most people think courage means fearlessness, but if you are waiting to feel fearless before you act, you are going to be waiting a long time.
In this episode, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explains why true courage is not the absence of fear, but the trained ability to acknowledge it and still choose positive action. Discover the crucial difference between genuine, ethos-driven courage and dangerous, ego-driven recklessness that puts your team at risk.
Drawing on his experience surviving Navy SEAL Hell Week, Mark reveals how to bridge the hidden 60% performance gap that occurs when your mind tries to convince your body it is completely tapped out. Viewers will learn the exact, replicable tactics to override their brain's default panic response, including box breathing, problem fragmentation, and a powerful four-step 60-Second Reset to instantly regain control in high-pressure moments.
Courage is not something you magically discover in an emergency; it is built rep by rep in small, daily choices. When the pressure spikes, will you default to fear, or will you stand your ground as the protector your team needs?
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When chaos hits and your options narrow, you don't get to decide who you want to be in that exact moment, you have to act from who you already are.
In this episode, former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine explains why even the best physical or tactical skills will predictably crash under pressure if you don't have a deeply ingrained "ethos" acting as your internal operating system. Discover the stark difference between a dangerous wolf and a protective sheepdog, hear the ultimate story of courage from Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael Murphy, and uncover the 5 foundational questions to build your own unbreakable code of conduct.
The map is blank and the playbook has changed—will your inner architecture be ready for the storm?
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In a world of constant volatility amplified by AI, relying on last year's leadership playbook is a recipe for disaster. Are you leading your team with alert awareness, or are you stuck in "Condition White"—distracted, scrolling your phone, and oblivious to the next crisis?
In this solo episode of The Mark Divine Show, former Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine introduces the "Sheepdog Strong" framework, an essential mindset for surviving and thriving in today’s persistent VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment.
Drawing on military strategies like Jeff Cooper’s Color Code of awareness, Divine explains the psychological differences between unaware "sheep," predatory "wolves," and the disciplined "sheepdogs" who spot threats early and stand between their people and danger.
Viewers will learn how to stop defaulting to old code and instead upgrade their leadership "operating system" across four critical layers: mental clarity, physical resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and mission.
Mark provides actionable, real-world steps to help you:
- Maintain "Condition Yellow" (relaxed alertness) to sense cultural shifts and market threats before they strike.
- Strengthen your physical foundation to ensure you aren't making critical decisions while running on exhaustion and cortisol.
- Conduct a team-wide threat assessment to map out vulnerabilities like cyber threats and customer defection.
- Build a culture of distributed "sheepdog" leadership so your organization doesn't bottleneck critical decisions at the top during a crisis.
Stability isn't coming back, and protection is your responsibility. Watch now to upgrade your training, shift out of condition white, and become the protector your team and family need when chaos hits!
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What happens when your lifelong dream slips through your fingers—and you believe the door has permanently closed?
In this powerful episode of The Mark Divine Show, NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares the untold story behind his journey to space—from repeated rejection, self-doubt, and believing the odds were zero… to rebuilding belief, training his mind, and ultimately earning his place among the world’s most elite explorers.
This conversation goes far beyond spaceflight.
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How to rebuild confidence after failure
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Why mental training matters more than talent
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How belief reshapes behavior—and outcomes
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What elite teams (NASA, SpaceX, SEALs) do differently under pressure
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Why it’s never too late to reopen a door you thought was shut
Anil’s story is proof that resilience isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about aligning purpose, belief, and disciplined mental training.
If you’ve ever felt behind, doubted yourself, or questioned whether you missed your moment—this episode is for you.
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What do you do when hope feels completely out of reach?
In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, award-winning resilience researcher, educator, and known globally as The Hope Scientist, to unpack what hope really is—and why it’s not just wishful thinking.
Dr. Robyne shares her remarkable story of dropping out of high school, navigating addiction, surviving a near-fatal car accident, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. Together, they explore why so many high performers feel burned out, disconnected, and stuck—even when they “have it all”—and how hope can be trained as a science-backed strategy for mental fitness, leadership, and long-term wellbeing.
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Why traditional motivation fails when identity doesn’t change
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The difference between optimism and real hope
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How stress, burnout, and hyper-arousal shut down clarity
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Why belonging is the missing link in performance and fulfillment
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How to build daily systems that rewire the brain for resilience
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What to do when life forces a complete reset
This conversation is for leaders, parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating uncertainty who wants to reclaim agency, purpose, and calm—without bypassing reality.
Hope isn’t passive. It’s a practice.
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Stress is preventing learning, leadership, and healing—and most people don’t know why.
In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Dr. Jeannie Iberlin—transformational coach, former school administrator, and author of The Unbelievable Power of Feelings—explains why mindfulness isn’t about escaping emotions, but learning how to feel without being overwhelmed.
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Why anxiety shuts down learning and decision-making
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The difference between “thinking about feelings” vs actually feeling them
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How short, consistent mindfulness practices rewire the nervous system
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Why meditation doesn’t require bliss, silence, or perfection
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How teachers, leaders, parents, and children can regulate emotions daily
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The overlooked connection between trauma, stress, and emotional suppression
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What “waking up” and “waking down” really means for personal growth
This conversation is practical, grounded, and deeply human—offering tools you can use immediately, whether you’re leading a classroom, a team, or your own inner work.
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What happens when high performers ignore their body, suppress vulnerability, and power through for too long?
In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez shares the pivotal moment that forced her to rethink leadership, success, and wellbeing. After years on Wall Street and building fast-growing companies, her body finally demanded attention—triggering a profound shift in how she leads, lives, and listens.
This conversation explores:
-Why high achievers ignore early warning signs until crisis hits
-The hidden cost of “powering through” in leadership and life
-How intuition and vulnerability become leadership advantages—not liabilities
-Why slowing down actually increases clarity, impact, and performance
-How purpose isn’t something you do—but something you embody
Melissa breaks down the lessons behind her book The Purpose Pivot, revealing how leaders—especially women—can build sustainable success without sacrificing their health, family, or identity.
If you’re leading at a high level but feeling disconnected, depleted, or stuck in constant output mode, this episode will challenge how you define strength—and show you a better way forward.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Women in Leadership
01:17 Guest Introduction: Melissa Gonzalez
02:01 Melissa's Career Journey and First Pivot
03:37 Starting the Lions Group and Design Path
04:14 Acquisition by MG2 and Colliers
06:27 Personal Health Crisis and Realizations
11:16 The Importance of Vulnerability
19:33 Sharing Stories and Creating Safe Spaces
22:22 Facing Doubts and Embracing Vulnerability
24:03 Understanding and Teaching Intuition
25:53 The Importance of Presence and Mindfulness
31:36 Balancing Productivity and Well-being
42:27 Discovering and Living Your Purpose
47:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Most people think confidence comes from success.
In reality, confidence comes from self-trust—and most people never learn how to build it.
In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Shadé Zahrai, award-winning leadership strategist, Harvard-trained researcher, and author of Big Trust.
Together, they unpack why:
Self-doubt is not the enemy—it’s a signal
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Psychological safety fails when people don’t trust themselves
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Waiting to “feel confident” keeps people stuck
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Inner critics sabotage leadership, performance, and relationships
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True confidence is built through trust, not validation
Shadé introduces her Big Trust framework, breaking down:
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The four core traits that shape self-image
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The internal archetypes that quietly run your behavior
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How to turn doubt into data instead of self-sabotage
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Why self-trust must come before action, not after
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Practical tools to quiet the inner critic and lead with clarity
This conversation bridges neuroscience, leadership psychology, and lived experience to help you stop outsourcing your worth—and start trusting yourself under pressure.
If you’ve ever felt capable but hesitant, accomplished but unsure, or driven but internally conflicted—this episode will give you language, structure, and tools to change that.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Journey into Big Trust
00:44 Join The Unbeatable Tribe
02:04 Meet Dr. Sade Rai
03:20 The Path to Leadership and Performance Psychology
07:11 The Role of Self-Doubt and Trust
12:10 Understanding Self-Image and Core Self-Evaluations
20:47 The Four Archetypes of Self-Doubt
31:55 Visualizing and Reclaiming Ownership
32:30 Personal Example of Managing Thoughts
33:24 Understanding the Root Cause
35:15 The WIRM Process
38:29 The Story of the Golden Buddha
42:04 Building Self-Esteem and Agency
46:21 The Power of Hope and Emotional Adaptability
52:19 Addressing the Victimizer Archetype
56:49 Practical Steps to Develop Trust
01:01:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Most people believe insight alone creates transformation.
But insight without daily practice fades—and self-sabotage takes over.
In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark sits down with Shirzad Chamine, New York Times bestselling author of Positive Intelligence and one of the world’s leading experts on mental fitness, leadership performance, and mindset mastery.
Shirzad shares his journey from a traumatic childhood marked by generational rage and depression to building a globally recognized framework used by Fortune 100 companies, Stanford faculty, and over two million leaders worldwide.
Together, they unpack:
- Why high performers sabotage themselves under pressure
-The 10 mental “Saboteurs” that destroy wellbeing, performance, and relationships
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Why workshops and motivation don’t create lasting change
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How to rewire the brain through short, daily mental fitness practices
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The difference between insight and transformation
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How to shift from fear-based reactions to calm, focused, purposeful action
This conversation bridges neuroscience, leadership, spirituality, and practical tools you can use in the middle of real life, not just in meditation or reflection.
If you want more clarity, resilience, and control over how you show up under stress—this episode gives you a repeatable system to build it.
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Inspirational Quote:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Growing Up in Tehran: A Story of Poverty and Fear
00:56 The Unbeatable Leader Challenge: Transform Your Mind
01:22 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show
01:44 Introducing Shazad Shain: A Journey of Positive Intelligence
02:29 Shazad's Early Life: Overcoming Fear and Depression
06:03 The Whisper That Guided Shazad's Life
08:03 The Importance of Daily Practices for Transformation
09:25 The Unbeatable Tribe: Whole Person Integration
13:08 Understanding Mental Fitness and Emotional Resiliency
14:55 Shazad's Pivotal Moment: From Visionary Leader to Humiliation
18:12 Discovering the Saboteurs: Fear-Based Voices
27:16 The Universality of Saboteurs Across Cultures
29:08 Identifying and Managing Your Saboteurs
32:47 Identifying and Understanding Saboteurs
33:14 Intro
Mark Divine and Bill Murphy share insights on cultivating a warrior mindset and building mental toughness, essential for effective leadership strategies. This episode explores the principles of navy seal leadership and how to embrace resilience training. Discover how to integrate high performance habits into your daily routine for personal and professional growth, aligning with the unbeatable mind philosophy.
Bill shares how his worst business year in nearly three decades forced a deeper internal reckoning—and why pursuing extreme physical challenges, including seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, became a catalyst for inner transformation rather than ego-driven achievement.
This conversation goes far beyond endurance sports.
Together, they explore:
-Why most goals fail without a strong emotional “why”
-How to build a bag of whys that sustains commitment under pressure
-The mental frameworks that eliminate quitting without suppressing emotion
-How breath control, mindset, micro-goals, and service to others work together
-Why growth requires both individual strength and team connection
-The difference between suffering that builds you and suffering that breaks you
If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high performer navigating uncertainty—and you’re looking for a grounded way to stay disciplined, purposeful, and resilient—this episode provides a clear, actionable path forward.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: bubsnaturals.com Code: Unbeatable
01:13 Guest Introduction: Bill Murphy
01:38 Bill's Athletic Achievements
01:50 The Great World Race: 7 Marathons on 7 Continents
03:09 Mental and Physical Challenges of the Race
08:03 Training and Preparation Insights
12:04 Reflections on the Experience
18:46 Leadership and Me
What happens when life takes everything from you—and you’re forced to decide who you become next?
In this deeply moving conversation, Mark Divine sits down with Cody Lakefield, co-founder of Long Ship Men and Look Health, to explore the intersection of trauma, healing, proactive health, brotherhood, and purpose.
Cody shares his journey through profound personal loss, responsibility, and suffering—and how those experiences led him to build systems that help men reclaim ownership of their health, their inner lives, and their relationships with other men.
From personalized biomarker testing and preventative health… to grief, PTSD, faith, and the power of men rowing together… this episode is about moving from survival to meaning.
If you’re a leader, father, entrepreneur, or man navigating pressure in silence, this conversation offers a different path forward—one rooted in awareness, courage, and community.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why proactive health matters more than “sick care”
How understanding biomarkers gives you agency over your body
Why trauma doesn’t resolve itself through willpower alone
The danger of carrying everything in isolation
How brotherhood accelerates healing and resilience
Why purpose is often forged through suffering, not comfort
How to move from surviving life to living it intentionally
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Biomarkers, LookHealth, Longship Men
00:38 Mark Divine's Leadership Challenge
01:28 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show
01:54 Introducing Cody Lakevold
02:52 Cody's Health Ventures
04:30 Challenges in Healthcare Access
06:39 Cody's Personal Journey Begins
12:38 Family Struggles
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In this deeply honest conversation, Mark Divine sits down with entrepreneur, consciousness leader, and author Scott Britton to explore the missing link between success, fulfillment, and awakening.
Scott shares his journey from building and selling a venture-backed tech company to Salesforce to confronting the inner emptiness that achievement alone could not solve. Together, they unpack the intersection of spiritual practice, discipline, identity, leadership, and purpose—and why true growth requires integration, not escape.
This episode challenges the belief that spirituality means retreating from life, ambition, or responsibility. Instead, it reveals why awakening is meant to deepen your engagement with the world, sharpen your leadership, and align you with your true dharma.
If you’re a founder, leader, high performer, or seeker who feels called to more—but doesn’t want to abandon excellence, discipline, or impact—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why success without awareness leads to burnout and emptiness
The danger of using spirituality as an escape instead of an integration
How achievement can become a path to awakening—not a distraction from it
The difference between ego-driven ambition and aligned purpose
Why warriors, leaders, and builders are needed more than ever
How meditation, discipline, and embodiment support real spiritual growth
Why life itself is the practice—not retreats, substances, or titles
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Practice
00:53 Sponsor Message: Indeed
02:15 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show
02:53 Guest Introduction: Scott Britton
04:29 Scott Britton's Entrepreneurial Journey
09:49 Unbeatable Leader Challenge Announcement
10:46 Scott's Spiritual Awakening
14:19 Mark Divine's Psychedelic Experience
17:43 Unbeatable Leader Challenge - Join Now
23:44 The Power and Risks of Psychedelics
34:51 Join The Unbeatable Tribe
43:11 Exploring the Purpose of the Soul
43:53 The Teacher Archetype and Personal Journey
44:17 The Realization of Worthlessness and Awakening
46:08 The Importance of Dharma and Karmic Duty
48:06 The Warrior's Path and Spiritual Practice
Most people think performance is about more reps, more data, more tech, or more intensity. But according to human performance educator Rob Wilson, the truth is far more uncomfortable: most elite performers don’t actually understand their own bodies, identities, or inner signals—and it’s costing them years of longevity, clarity, and resilience.
In this powerful conversation, Mark Divine and Rob Wilson break down the real keys to performance longevity, emotional resilience, identity beyond your job title, and why self-awareness is the most underrated skill in elite sport, tactical teams, and everyday life.
From breathwork, interoception, and spinal health… to transitions out of high-status careers… to the hidden dangers of burnout and tech dependency… this episode explores the deep work behind staying healthy, powerful, and fully human in a high-performance world.
If you’re an athlete, coach, operator, or leader who wants to sustain excellence without breaking your body, mind, or identity—this conversation will shift how you train, lead, and live.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why high performers must become “problem seekers,” not just problem solvers
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How to become the observer of your own training instead of a consumer of metrics
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Why tech overload is weakening self-awareness and decision-making
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How breathwork and spinal health unlock long-term resilience
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Why identity collapse affects elite operators and athletes after transition
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How emotional intelligence amplifies performance and protects mental health
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What it really takes to prevent burnout and injury in high-stress environments
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Why ancient mind-body practices still outperform the newest fitness tech
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Current Focus
00:26 Health Monitoring Technology Debate
01:02 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show
01:31 Rob Wilson's Background and Achievements
02:52 Challenges of Transitioning from Military Life
07:21 The Importance of Pre-Resilience Training
13:04 The Role of Education in Strength and Conditioning
21:48 Breath Control and Interoception
34:02 Under
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Most people think they communicate well. Most people think they’re emotionally intelligent. But according to SEL expert Lori Woodley, mother of Shailene Woodley, we’re getting the most important human skill completely wrong.
In this powerful conversation, Mark Divine sits with nationally recognized SEL leader and author Lori Woodley Langendorff to explore why emotional literacy is collapsing inside homes, schools, and workplaces—and how we can rebuild the skills that actually create resilient kids, stronger families, and healthier communities.
From redefining accountability, to breaking the habit of taking everything personally, to shifting from blame to responsibility, Lori reveals the six SEL muscles that determine how we relate, communicate, and lead.
This episode unpacks the real emotional crisis behind student behavior, teacher burnout, parental overwhelm, and the widening disconnect between generations.
If you’re a parent, educator, leader, or someone who wants to build deeper connection and stronger relationships, this conversation will change the way you listen, respond, and lead.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-Why emotional literacy is declining and how to rebuild it
-Why “quit taking it personal” is the foundational SEL muscle
-How reframing with “I statements” shifts you from victimhood to accountability
-Why storytelling and vulnerability improve connection
-How to model emotional intelligence at home and at work
-How schools, parents, and leaders can restore resilience in the next generation
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What happens when a Navy SEAL–turned–entrepreneur has his entire identity, leadership style, and life priorities shaken to the core?
In this powerful conversation, Mark Divine sits with bestselling author and high-performance leadership coach Brent Gleeson to explore the pivotal moments that reshaped how he leads, lives, parents, and builds elite teams.
Gleeson opens up about navigating loss, eliminating destructive habits, rebuilding trust inside organizations, and creating a life anchored in discipline, accountability, and intentionality.
From identity work… to radical clarity… to transforming daily rituals… this is a masterclass on what it means to go all in on becoming the leader your mission requires.
If you’re a founder, executive, entrepreneur, or someone committed to personal mastery—this episode will change the way you see leadership, growth, and your own potential.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-Why personal transformation must come before professional excellence
-How trust, accountability, and clarity shape world-class teams
-The rituals and routines that sharpen focus and identity
-How to remove habits, relationships, and beliefs that hold you back
-Why “all in” is a leadership strategy—not a slogan
Guest Bio:
Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture, resilience, and organizational transformation. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an accomplished entrepreneur, best-selling author and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building high performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. He is the author of two previous books: TAKINGPOINT: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change (Atria, February 2018) and EMBRACE THE SUCK: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life (Hachette Go, December 2020).
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“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” —Lao Tzu
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Timestamps:
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In this conversation, Mark Divine sits down with Dr. Matt Fontaine — chiropractor, performance expert, and author of Only One Body — to uncover the truth about pain, injury, strength, and what actually creates long-term physical performance.
This episode cuts through the noise. No hype. No shortcuts. Just the principles elite athletes, operators, and high-performers use to stay strong, durable, and resilient for life.
Dr. Fontaine breaks down why most people train incorrectly, how injuries really happen, and why recovery isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing the right things with the right mindset.
If you want to perform at your peak, prevent injury, and optimize your body for decades to come, you won’t want to miss this.
In this video, you’ll learn:
-How elite performers build durability and avoid injury
-Why most training programs fail — and what your body actually needs
-The mindset difference between people who recover fast and those who stay stuck
-Which mobility, strength, and recovery practices keep you functional for life
-Breakthrough therapies for healing faster and preventing chronic pain
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Guest Links:
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01:10 Guest Introduction: Dr. Matt Fontaine
02:32 Physical Training and CrossFit Insights
04:51 Challenges and Evolution in CrossFit
09:18 Importance of Mobility and Stability
24:09 Bone Health and Training for Longevity
29:09 Mindset in Training and Recovery
30:53 The Spectrum of Injury Recovery
31:19 Personal Injury Story: Snowmobile Accident
32:09 Critique of Mainstream Medical Practices
34:41 Alternative Therapies: ARP Wave Technology
38:12 Deep Tissue Laser and Shockwave Therapy
41:13 Regenerative Medicine and Peptides
43:55 The Power of Visualization in Healing
49:22 Book Discussion: Understanding the Human Body
53:02 Hormone Replacement Therapy Insights
56:36 Conclusion and Contact Information
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In this insightful episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark is joined by Ranjay Gulati, a renowned Harvard Business School professor and influential business thinker. Together, they explore the true meaning of courage, debunking Hollywood stereotypes and discussing insights from significant figures like Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs. Ranjay shares his research on courage in business and leadership, and delves into his experiences from his new book, 'How to Be Bold'. The conversation touches on personal stories, historic examples, and practical strategies to develop courage in the face of uncertainty. Don't miss this compelling discussion!
Key Takeaways:
- What courage really is (and isn’t)
- How fear, uncertainty, and volatility can sharpen—not shrink—your leadership
- Why imagination and conviction are critical in today’s VUCA world
- How to build a “courage muscle” through training and community
- The difference between boldness and recklessness—and how to stay grounded in both business and life
Inspirational Quote:
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In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, host Mark Divine welcomes Rafael McMaster, a visionary creative director and youth mental health advocate. McMaster discusses the shortcomings of the education system in promoting creativity and self-awareness, and shares practical tools for emotional resilience. His non-profit, Indivisible Arts, helps youth cultivate mindfulness and creativity through art. The conversation covers the importance of integrating art into education, the development of a Creative Consciousness community center, and the upcoming online platform to extend these tools nationwide. McMaster's insights emphasize the need for awareness, acceptance, and intention to foster mental well-being in young people.
Key Takeaways:
-Art as the Language of the Soul and a Tool for Presence
The absence of art and creative expression in early education leads to a lack of soulful presence and self-connection later in life.
-The Mental Health Crisis Among Youth and the Power of Consciousness Tools
Teaching youth to become the "aware observer" of their thoughts (mind watching) and providing them with practical tools like awareness, acceptance, intention, gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, and connection can build emotional resilience and self-regulation.
-Community, Co-Creation, and the Ripple Effect
Building a movement of conscious youth and empowering them to teach each other creates a ripple effect, spreading positive change far beyond the initial group.
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Guest Links:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmaster.peace/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-mcmaster-ba573531/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVP8eNYx58zbFZuBSZj6b8w
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafaelmcmasterart/
Mark Links:
Website: https://unbeatableleader.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Defining Art and Its Importance
00:41 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show
01:23 Introducing Rafael McMaster: Visionary and Advocate
02:21 The Power of Art in Everyday Life
04:40 The Crisis in Arts Education
08:16 Mental Health and Youth: A Growing Concern
10:23 Teaching Consciousness and Emotional Resilience
16:44 Innovative Approaches to Youth Education
26:06 The Heart of Service
26:29 Overcoming Homework Hurdles
27:45 The Impact of Phones on Youth
29:40 A Movement for Conscious Youth
30:21 Tools for Overcoming Challenges
31:54 The Neurology of Addiction
33:56 Mental Health Epidemic
43:03 Creative Consciousness Community Centers
48:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
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In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Curtis Morley, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, entrepreneur, and self-described emotion artist. They discuss the significance of understanding authentic emotions vs. counterfeit emotions and how these distinctions impact leadership, personal growth, and recovery. Curtis shares his insights into emotional intelligence, emotional development, and his personal journey from tech entrepreneur to helping leaders build high-integrity lives. They emphasize emotional authenticity, curiosity, and the importance of addressing root-level emotional patterns to achieve transformative growth. Curtis also previews his upcoming book, 'Counterfeit Emotions,' which explores these themes in depth.
Here's what you'll learn:
-The True Meaning of Success
Success is redefined from external achievements—like trophies, awards, and recognition—to an internal sense of fulfillment. True success is about what’s happening inside, not what’s displayed on a shelf.
-Emotional Intelligence: The #1 Predictor of Success
Across all areas of life, emotional intelligence is the top indicator of future success. It’s not about skills or degrees, but about understanding your own feelings and knowing how to manage them.
-Failures as the Path to Growth
Growth comes from failures, not just successes. Learning to let go, forgive, and stop playing the victim is essential. Most successful people have experienced significant failures, which often become their greatest blessings.
-The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
True courage in leadership means being open and vulnerable—admitting when you don’t have the answers or need help. This authenticity makes leaders stronger and more relatable.
-Kindness vs. Niceness: The Power of Boundaries
Niceness can be a defense mechanism to avoid conflict, while true kindness starts with setting boundaries and being kind to yourself. You can only be as kind to others as you are to yourself.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Curtis Morley
00:17 Defining Success: Internal vs. External
00:31 Understanding Emotions: Guilt, Shame, Pain, and Misery
01:28 The Unbeatable Leader Challenge
02:31 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show
03:32 Curtis Morley's Entrepreneurial Journey
09:17 Emotional Development in Entrepreneurs
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Podcast Highlights:
Most entrepreneurs and leaders focus on external achievement and hustle, but fail to cultivate inner peace by:
- Meeting the witness (learning to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment)
- Feeding the courage wolf instead of the fear wolf (choosing courage, trust, and authenticity over fear and control)
- Training across all five mountains (physical, mental, emotional, intuition, and spiritual domains) instead of just one or two
Here's what you'll learn:
- Observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, so you can find calm and clarity even under pressure (“meet the witness”)
- Choose courage over fear in your leadership and crisis management by feeding the “courage wolf” instead of the “fear wolf” to forge absolute mental toughness
- Integrate and train across all five key domains—physical, mental, emotional, intuition, and spiritual—to achieve true inner peace and balanced leadership
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00:00 Introduction: The Real Battlefield
00:37 The Paradox of Leadership and Inner Peace
00:53 Mark Divine's Personal Journey
01:33 Step 1: Meet the Witness
02:34 Step 2: Choose Which Wolf to Feed
03:30 Step 3: Train Across All Five Mountains
04:55 SEAL Training and Inner Peace
06:00 Forge Inner Peace
06:24 Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge
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In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his transformative journey from being a drug dealer and facing incarceration to becoming a nationally recognized expert on addiction, mental health, and personal growth. Dr. Jaffe discusses the limitations of abstinence-only approaches to addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying trauma and maladaptive coping mechanisms. He introduces the 'SPARO Loop' as a framework for understanding and managing behavior and highlights the significance of transparency and accountability in achieving lasting personal transformation. This conversation provides valuable insights for anyone facing a crisis or feeling stuck, offering actionable strategies for breaking free from destructive patterns and embracing continuous growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Radical Honesty and Transparency Are Essential for Healing
- First with yourself, then with others. The weight of lying and pretending creates disconnection and suffering.
- Accountability and Ownership Drive Transformation
- Transformation starts when you accept that you are responsible for your choices and commit to doing the hard work required for change.
- Growth Requires Facing Discomfort and Doing the Hard Work
- There are no quick fixes or silver bullets in recovery or personal development. Whether difficult conversations, emotional work, or physical tasks–use these as a way to build resilience and move forward. Avoiding discomfort leads to stagnation, while leaning into it creates lasting growth.
Inspirational Quote:
“The weight of lying, the weight of pretending, the weight of disconnecting from your true self by creating this armor of who you pretend to be, the mask. It kills us.” - Dr. Adi Jaffe
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This week on The Unbeatable Mind, host Mark Divine dives into another key commitment to forging elite, high performance teams—-respect. It holds the power to unlock massive potential, both in ourselves and those we lead.
Drawing from his Navy SEAL experience, Mark shares compelling stories of leadership, integrity, and collaboration. He highlights what true respect looks like in action, whether it is welcoming new players like the Marines into the Special Operations community, or making tough, high-integrity decisions under pressure.
He provides valuable insight into cultivating authenticity, clarity, and trust, which are the building blocks of genuine respect—-and details why these “soft skills” are true superpowers in today’s fast paced world.
Key Takeaways:
- Radical Authenticity: Understand why the most respected leaders lead with humility, admit when they’re wrong, and always stay real. This creates genuine connection and fosters a culture of mutual respect.
- Clarity Conquers Pressure: Discover why staying crystal clear on what your values are even when facing political or organizational pressure is key to earning respect.
- The Shadow Side of Respect: Recognize that true respect comes from embracing vulnerability, owning your flaws, and being transparent about your challenges and setbacks.
- Respect Leads to Trust & Courage: Notice that by embodying integrity, authenticity, and clarity, leaders create a foundation for organizational trust and collective courage.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
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It’s no secret that everyone has experienced anxiety at some point or another. For some, it’s surmountable, but for others it may be severe enough to interfere with their quality of life. For Daniel Packard, it was a personal battle with the severe variety that inspired him to create Permanent Anxiety Solutions, an innovative program that addresses anxiety at the root—-the nervous system.
This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine sits down with Daniel to dive into Daniel’s story of overcoming people-pleasing, anxiety, and perfectionism, and the discoveries he made while developing his program. Daniel reveals that these issues all have a shared root in fear and an unhealthy nervous system, and provides insights on how daily, practical care of the nervous system can lead to lasting change.
Daniel and Mark expose the shortcomings of the trillion dollar “improvement industrial complex”, and explain why most personal development programs fail to deliver permanent results. Lastly, Daniel details his latest work in bringing his solutions to communities and schools, emphasizing his goal to revolutionize mental health and personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
- The Hidden Epidemic of Improvement: Discover how the self-improvement and therapy industry is a trillion dollar industry designed to only manage symptoms—and only rarely do they solve the underlying problem.
- Take Care of The Body & The Mind Will Follow: Uncover how when the body’s nervous system feels safe, the mind quiets, the heart opens, and calm confidence emerges.
- You’re Not Broken: Realize that those that have struggled with anxiety issues are not fundamentally broken. The problem is a lack of education about nervous system health.
- Permanent Change Is Possible: Discover that permanent solutions to anxiety do not require complex interventions; rather simple, systematic changes done consistently.
Daniel Packard is a U.C Berkeley Mechanical Engineer and founder of Permanent Anxiety Solutions. He spent eight years and $1.2 million developing a program to address anxiety, focusing on measurable results and a unique payment structure where clients only pay upon achieving clear, measurable results. Packard's background includes engineering and inventing, inspired by his father, a scientist and inventor. He has also explored the world of football, coaching at multiple colleges
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-packard-02b312215/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/?hl=en
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This week’s guest on The Unbeatable Mind is a true, living, breathing example of how success can only come through hard work. Coming from truly humble beginnings, Tommy Mello talks to Mark Divine this week about how he’s turned the seemingly innocuous garage door industry into a powerhouse currently set to surpass $100 million EBIDTA.
Tommy shares how he built and scaled his business from the ground up. From mowing lawns as a teenager in Michigan, to hiring top talent and building a world-class team, Tommy reveals the strategies that got him to the position he finds himself in today. He and Mark discuss leveraging equity incentive programs, fostering a culture in which staff can thrive, and Tommy’s “build to sell” philosophy.
They also get personal, discussing the ups and downs that come with rapid financial success, learning the art of delegation, and the toll of “the grind.” Tommy gives his candid take on money, legacy, and health routines, and dives into the future of blue-collar work in an AI driven world. All in all, Tommy’s insights are valuable for leaders, business owners, or anyone with the drive to build something big.
Key Takeaways:
- Building To Sell: Tommy shares his philosophy on structuring business to make them sellable and scalable. His approach to acquisitions, greenfields, and organic growth aim to maximise value for future exits.
- The Art of Recruiting: Discover how hiring is about far more than just what’s on the resume. Tommy shares why he cares far more about passion and drive than technical skills, and how he can spot “unicorn” talent by paying attention to the little details.
- The Power of Delegation: Listen as Tommy dishes on his personal journey of learning to let go. Grinding one hundred percent of the time is unsustainable, so he’s learned to build checklists, hire smarter people, and invest in his own growth through coaches and consultants.
- Marketing & Growth: Recognize how marketing for both customers and recruiting is the most valuable skill for company leadership.
As an entrepreneur, Tommy Mello has navigated the trenches, initially donning multiple hats – from sales and marketing to accounting and recruitment. However, he realized that sustainable success doesn't demand sacrificing family and friendships with relentless 14-hour shifts; it requires strategic intelligence and building invaluable connections.
So, he embarked on a journey of working smarter, not harder, focusing on cultivating the right networks. In a bid to pay it forward and support fellow home service industry entrepreneurs, he established a vibrant Facebook group. Here, he freely shares his insights and experiences while fostering a community where luminaries like Ken Goodrich, Joe Crisara, Al Levi, and other industry experts contribute their invaluable wisdom spanning branding, social media, and finance.
Tommy’s Links:
Website: https://homeserviceexpert.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymello/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZz8wAvo7GEvDw04C9DDWQ
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The digital age has brought about a host of challenges to individuals and organizations that would have been inconceivable only years ago. This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine talks to Dr. Eric Cole, a former CIA hacker and celebrated authority on cybersecurity. Eric guides listeners through the rapidly changing landscape of cyber threats, digital security and advancements in artificial intelligence.
Eric uncovers the tactics that cybercriminals—-sometimes state sponsored—-use to target businesses and individuals alike. He’ll explain how these criminals are leveraging new technology to do more than just steal money, but in fact harvest voices, identities, and trust.
In addition, Dr. Cole offers practical safeguards for identifying scam attempts and delves into the importance of using apps from trusted sources, and having out-of-band communication with family. He and Mark dissect the way AI is challenging us to reckon with a future where machines may outperform humans in decision making and strategy.
Key Takeaways:
- Cybersecurity As a Global Battle: Recognize how the majority of cybersecurity attacks are coming from with no extradition, and even from government backed platforms. Without unified laws here and internationally, the threat level will only get bigger.
- AI Replacing Humans: Learn how AI is no longer just a helpful tool. We’re at a tipping point and companies need strong data segmentation and clear risk postures in order to adapt.
- The Future of Money: Though Bitcoin and state-backed crypto-currencies may seem convenient, realize how as hackers become more sophisticated, they carry massive risk.
Eric Cole, PhD, is an industry-recognized security expert with over 20 years of hands-on experience in consulting, training, and public speaking. As the founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, Dr. Cole focuses on helping customers prevent security breaches, detect network intrusions, and respond to advanced threats. In addition, he is a sought-after expert witness and a 2014 inductee to the InfoSecurity Hall of Fame.
Dr. Eric Cole is the author of several books, including Advanced Persistent Threat: Understanding the Danger and How to Protect Your Organization; Hackers Beware: The Ultimate Guide to Network Security; Insider Threat: Protecting the Enterprise from Sabotage, Spying, and Theft; and Hiding in Plain Sight. With over 20 patent applications, Dr. Cole is on the cutting edge of cyber security research and development.
Eric’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcole1/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drericcole/?hl=en
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Today on the Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine is diving deep into the first of the seven commitments necessary to forge elite teams—--courage. Mark, drawing from his Navy SEAL background, breaks down the foundational importance of courage—--and why it serves as a crucial gateway to the higher energies of growth, acceptance, and love.
Mark reveals how courage is not just about charging forward, but rather about the willingness to face our deepest fears, embrace risk, and refuse to stay in our comfort zone. He provides actionable strategies for cultivating courage, like practicing the art of letting go, or simulating challenging scenarios through what he calls “reality-based training”.
Mark candidly reflects on the ongoing struggle with ego, vulnerability, and the power of forgiveness. Delving into the importance of aligning one’s daily actions with their greater purpose and principles, Mark highlights how leading yourself and others through adversity sometimes means walking away from old environments and relationships.
Key Takeaways:
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Training For Risk: Learn how embracing risk means preparing for it—-facing your fears and building competence.
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Living By Your Personal Ethos: Realize how true transformation comes from aligning your actions with your deepest values—-even when it’s hard.
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Courage as Inaction: Note that courage can be subtle—as much as it’s about action, many times it’s about restraint—-having the wherewithal NOT to speak or react to a situation.
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The Importance of Self-Reflection: Discover that in order to live by your personal ethos, you must UNDERSTAND what your personal ethos is. Doing so requires reflection on what you value, and what you won’t compromise on.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
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Successful teams don’t just happen. In this week’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark is going solo (with his daughter Catherine joining for an insightful Q & A), to break down his acclaimed “seven commitments” model for building elite teams.
Drawing from his extensive Navy SEAL experience, Mark dives into the principles of courage, trust, respect, growth, resilience, excellence, and alignment. He explores why true elite teams aren’t about being better people, but by fostering intentional behaviours and growth.
Mark discusses how resistance to change can be a common pitfall in the building of strong teams, and the power of collective development not only in work, but in life. In order to achieve growth as a collective, honest communication and respect are paramount.
Key Takeaways:
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The Fundamentality of Courage: Listen as Mark draws on personal experience from the SEALs, to illustrate how true courage within teams isn’t about bravado, but humility.
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Growth Is Non-Negotiable: Realize that for a team to truly become elite, it requires constant growth from every member. When personal growth slows, so does the growth of the collective.
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The Role of Physical Health in Teams: Discover how the most successful teams are ones that recognize their body and mind as one integrated system. Physical performance affects mental performance as individuals and collectively.
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Resistance To Change: Recognize how even though resistance to change is completely normal, for those on a path of true growth, it’s ultimately futile.
Mark Divine, Ph.D., is the host of The Mark Divine Show, a solo podcast focused on developing mental toughness, emotional resilience, and intuitive leadership. A Navy SEAL veteran and leadership expert, Mark graduated as Honor Man of SEAL BUD/S class 170 and served 20 years in the SEAL teams, retiring as Commander in 2011. He is also the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, programs designed to enhance physical, mental, and emotional performance.
Mark holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change and has practiced Zen meditation and breathwork for over 30 years. His unique approach to leadership blends holistic, whole-person development with a focus on unlocking human potential. He has authored several bestselling books, including Unbeatable Mind and The Way of the SEAL. Mark lives in Encinitas, CA, with his wife, Sandy, their children, spirited grandchildren, and dogs, and is driven by a mission to inspire 100 million people to develop greater mental toughness, intuition, and compassion.
Mark’s Links:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
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Welcome back to The Unbeatable Mind! This week, Mark is joined by Charles Schwartz and co-host Catherine Divine for a deep dive into the art of self-transformation, leadership, and adapting to rapid change in the age of AI.
Charles shares his remarkable personal evolution—shaped by years working in hospice care—and how confronting mortality shattered his illusions of ego and brute-force ambition. The conversation uncovers how our deepest limiting beliefs and survival strategies—often rooted in childhood trauma—can either hold us back or be integrated as sources of wisdom and growth.
Mark, Charles, and Catherine delve into the power of recognizing and moving between different internal “Personas,” the importance of connecting with one’s personal truth, and why self-acceptance is key to sustainable transformation. As the discussion turns to the accelerating influence of AI, the trio candidly addresses the urgent need for adaptability, curiosity, and ethical leadership in an era where technology is poised to disrupt every industry.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur feeling stuck, a leader navigating the unknown, or someone seeking more meaning and freedom, this episode will leave you inspired to face challenges with awareness and courage—and to reimagine what’s possible in a rapidly changing world.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Mindset Shift: Dive into Charles Schwartz’s journey from a survival-driven ego to a life led by service, love, and efficiency.
- Purpose, Truth & Breaking the ‘Why’ Myth: Is finding your “why” overrated? Charles argues that fulfillment actually starts with ‘who’ you are, not just ‘why’ you do what you do. Once you connect to your true self, your purpose and path become much clearer—and more rewarding.
- Embracing the AI Revolution: AI isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a tidal wave. Charles and Mark discuss why there will soon be two types of companies: those that leverage AI, and those left behind.
Charles Schwartz is an award-winning entrepreneur, strategist, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, best known as the host of The I Am Charles Schwartz Show. With a career spanning over two decades, he has coached countless entrepreneurs on scaling their businesses and achieving financial independence. His podcast features in-depth interviews with industry leaders, offering listeners actionable insights into entrepreneurship, business scaling, and personal development. Beyond podcasting, Schwartz is recognized for his expertise in blending human behavior with business systems, helping over half a million entrepreneurs through his courses, books, and events. His mission is to empower individuals to break free from stagnation and realize their full potential.
Podcast: https://podcast.iamcharlesschwartz.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcharlesschwartz/
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Instagram: @iamcharlesschwartz
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Emotional Intelligence–or EQ is now more vital than ever. In today’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark’s daughter Catherine is sitting down for a candid and insightful discussion about emotional development and the evolving landscape of leadership in a world that’s becoming more dominated by AI.
Catherine and Mark explore the limitations of traditional leadership models that prioritize IQ over EQ, touching on how emotional awareness, self-control, and the oft-overlooked concept of “us” in relationships are fundamental aspects of effective leadership. Drawing from their personal experiences, Mark and Catherine dissect the energy of emotions, the mind-body connection, and the importance of radical self-acceptance.
Together, Mark and Catherine emphasize that real growth does not happen in isolation, it’s our most challenging interactions through the emotional landscape that we become better leaders, teammates, and people.
Key Takeaways:
- Relational Development: Discover how the most impactful growth happens not in isolation, but through relationships. Real emotional development is tested through authentic connection and mutual vulnerability.
- EQ VS. IQ: Learn why Mark and Catherine believe EQ is the leadership superpower of the future. When machines can outperform us in data and logic, our unique advantage lies in self-awareness, empathy, and connection.
- The Body-Mind Connection: Understand how acknowledging the somatic side of your feelings can unlock deep growth and healing. Emotions are simply energy in motion—the body plays a key role.
- EQ as a Daily Practice: Recognize how emotional maturity is not a destination—but rather a lifelong journey that requires mindfulness, honest communication, and vulnerability.
Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.
Catherine’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/
Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/
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Today on the Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Henry Abbott to dive into the fascinating world of athletic performance, resilience, and the hidden science of injury prevention! Fresh off the release of his new book Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance, Henry is chock full of insights from top athletes and breakthrough research from some of the world’s top sports labs.
Mark shares with Henry the details of his recent snowmobile accident, offering a jumping off point for Henry to explore how our bodies and brains adapt and heal. The pair delve into the power of voice and breath work, and why movement is the ultimate key to longevity.
Additionally, Henry shares incredible stories from the front lines of professional sports, including insights on how elite athletes have been able to sidestep potentially career-ending injuries. He and Mark touch on the often overlooked role of play and joy in athleticism, and Henry shares his remarkable findings from his research at P3 in Santa Barbara.
Whether you’re interested in athletic performance, recovering from an injury, or simply looking for ways to feel alive in your own body, Henry’s insights can hold the key for one to not only recover, but re-learn, and potentially reinvent themselves.
Key Takeaways:
- Trainable Injury Prevention: Listen to Henry’s research—which shows that dysfunctional movement patterns are highly trainable—with the right training, a person can fix patterns and future-proof their body.
- Play, Adaptability, and Longevity: Discover how the key to longevity doesn’t lie in supplements or routines, but rather playful, functional movement and constantly challenging yourself to adapt.
- Animal Adaptation: Realize how we can learn from animals adapting their perception and movement, and apply the findings to the human body—which has a similar capacity for adaptation given the right stimuli and challenges.
- Neurological Training: Recognize how athletic performance is about more than just muscle and strength—-it’s also about neurological training.
Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop. He led ESPN’s 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. He lives in New Jersey.
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The world of digital entrepreneurship and social media marketing is fast paced and growing more than ever. Today, on The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine is talking to digital marketing powerhouse, Logan Forsyth! At only 27 years old, Logan has grown his company, Media Scaling, to over 100 employees in just two years!
Logan shares his journey from starting in the industry as a high school student, to the incredible position he finds himself in today. He and Mark explore the essence of leadership in the modern world, discussing how important it is to set one’s ego aside and foster an environment of open feedback.
Whilst digging into how the media landscape has shifted, Logan touches on how making short form video content has become an invaluable tool in reaching audiences. Lastly, he tells Mark on how he believes his obsessiveness to be a superpower that fuels his pursuit of excellence is such a cutthroat industry. Logan’s insights will not only help those interested in the fascinating world of digital marketing, but will provide a sneak peek into the future of the ever-evolving digital world!
Key Takeaways:
- Harnessing AI For Growth: Listen to Logan explain how integrating tools like ChatGPT into business strategy can offer an edge in efficiency and innovation.
- Earning Leadership: Learn how setting one’s ego aside, building trust through genuine personal connections, and fostering an environment of constant feedback and improvement is what makes a true leader.
- Remote Work Dynamics: Recognize how maintaining accountability and fostering a culture in which team members are passionate about their work is essential for success.
- Sub-Account Strategy: Discover how Logan’s fascinating strategy of creating multiple sub-accounts on various platforms for wider content distribution has been invaluable in the continued success of Media Scaling.
Logan Forsyth and his company Media Scaling have cracked the code to scaling personal & consumer brands on social media. In the last two years, Media Scaling has generated over 5 billion organic views and built 24 million+ followers/subscribers for top personal brands and consumer brands. They’ve also won multiple national and global social media awards for our work.
Media Scaling engineers viral growth and turns personal brands & consumer brands into dominant market leaders by leveraging Sub-Accounts™ at scale. They help founders, CEOs, and consumer-facing companies doing $5M–$100M+ unlock millions in new revenue, brand equity, and audience reach with a repeatable system that makes them unavoidable in their niche.
Most agencies post and pray. Logan and Media Scaling architect a system that ensures your brand grows, converts, and scales consistently. Logan and Media Scaling are not here to make content that just “looks good.” Their mission is to build empires, and the brands they work with own the attention in their industry.
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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/loganforsyth?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
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On this week’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine shares his compelling and personal tale of resilience of the recent snowmobile accident that left him with serious injuries and a harrowing journey towards recovery.
Shortly after completing his PhD in Global Leadership & Change, Mark accepted an invitation to explore Northern Quebec by way of a snowmobiling adventure. The would-be rejuvenating experience soon turned into a test of resilience and fortitude, leaving Mark with multiple fractures and a punctured lung.
Mark shares these details not solely for the purpose of recounting a personal story, but to explore the pivotal role his extensive training and mindset played on the road to healing. He dives into the techniques he uses—-from advanced visualization to staying physically active to the extent of his recovery capacity. In addition, Mark explores alternative healing methods, like peptides and the potential use of stem cells to illustrate a holistic approach to healing.
Mark provides a fascinating look into how one’s philosophies on life can, and do provide a valuable framework to overcome even the most significant of challenges!
Key Takeaways:
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Opportunity From Adversity: Listen to Mark recount how this challenging experience actually deepened his mindfulness practice and strengthened his familial relationships. He reminds listeners that every setback can become an opportunity for growth.
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Tools For Resilience: Discover the power of tools like maintaining a positive mindset and creative visualisation in getting through a crisis and improving your day-to-day life.
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Mindful Recovery: Recognize how staying active is crucial in recovery—-but it must be done within the limits of your capabilities.
- Exploring Alternative Healing: Explore the value of staying open to new advances in health and recovery technology, just as Mark is in trying peptides and considering stem cell therapy.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
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This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine once again dives into the Five Mountains of Personal Development, this time introducing listeners to the profound concept of “Kokoro”-----the integration of heart and mind into one’s actions!
All while encouraging a holistic approach to living life authentically and purposefully, Mark examines the Western tendency towards constant achievement and external validation. He proposes instead a journey that prioritizes inner peace and well-being, bringing our ambitions into a state of harmony with our core values.
Mark shares practical insights into connecting with our life’s purpose following the three P’s: purpose, passion, and principles—-providing tools for self-reflection that help align our life’s actions with our ultimate calling!
Key Takeaways:
- Kokoro: Uniting The Heart & Mind: Understand the balance between gaining and letting go. Learn how achieving one’s highest capacity involves not only striving for accomplishment, but surrendering certain beliefs.
- Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energies: Discover the importance of balancing the West’s action oriented mindset (masculine), with a more receptive and compassionate mindset.(Feminine).
- The Three P’s: Learn how to align your life’s calling with your core values through purpose, passion, and principles.
- One Day, One Lifetime Philosophy: Listen as Mark advocates for living every day as if it’s your only day in order to reduce regrets and enrich your life experience.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
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Believe it or not, communication is about far more than just the words one speaks. This week’s guest on The Unbeatable Mind, communication expert Michael Hoeppner, argues that much like dance or martial arts, communication is a full-body act.
As a world-recognized expert on public speaking, Michael, along with Mark, sheds light on the Navy SEALS’ powerful spirit shout “Hoo Ya”, and how it embodies the physical essence of communication. Together they explore the intricacies of vocal variety, focusing on the significance of pace, pitch, pause, power, and placement, in the delivery of dynamic speech. Michael digs into practical exercises one can use to overcome some common pitfalls in effective communication. He details how these exercises can transform one’s communication skills to ensure that their messages will be impactful and memorable.
Lastly, he and Mark touch upon the art of storytelling and the use of poetic devices in crafting narratives that stick with those that listen. Whether speaking in front of the public, or catching up with an old friend, Michael invites listeners to join him on the journey towards becoming a compelling communicator.
Key Topics Include:
- Communication as a Physical Act: Listen to Michael explain how communication is embodied physically—-it’s more than just the words you speak, more akin to yoga or dance.
- Eliminating “Um’s”: Explore the various exercises Michael presents to eliminate what he calls “filler words”, and choose what you say with precision.
- The “Five P’s” of Vocal Variety: Discover how the voice is much like an instrument in how it implements pace, pitch, pause, placement, and power. Mastering these “Five P’s” can radically transform how your message is received.
- Leveraging Poetic Devices: Learn how to harness techniques from the art of storytelling in order to enhance the power of your message.
Michael Hoeppner, author of the National Best Selling Book "Don't Say Um," is the founder and CEO of GK Training, a boutique communications training company serving Fortune 100 companies, universities, and individuals around the world. Using unique kinesthetic learning methods, GK teaches specific, actionable, and repeatable skills in speaking, writing, selling, and leading to everyone from high school students to U.S. presidential candidates.
Michael’s Links:
Website: https://michaelchadhoeppner.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchadhoeppner/
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On this episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine continues his journey into the world of Five Mountain Development, this time highlighting the key role intuition plays in human development.
Drawing from his experiences in the SEAL teams, the corporate world, and his personal meditation practice, Mark explores three types of intuition: instinctual, emphatic, and insightful. Whether it’s life-saving instincts on the firing range, or heart-driven insights whilst traversing a dangerous crevasse, Mark’s experience with intuition is not only deeply personal, but has played a crucial role in his life. Thankfully, this allows Mark to provide practical techniques for one to cultivate intuition—drawn from ancient traditions and mindfulness practices. These techniques can not only enhance awareness and presence, but are essential in a world characterized by rapidly evolving technology.
Key Topics Include:
- Types of Intuition: Listen to Mark cover the three types of intuition—-instinctual (gut), emphatic (heart), and insightful (mind), and how each type offers a unique role in navigating life’s complexities.
- Intuition in the Age of AI: Discover how skills like creativity and empathy are going to be more valuable than ever before as we prepare for an unpredictable future.
- Pattern Recognition: Learn how our ability to recognize patterns over time can contribute to intuitive insight.
- Engaging With Nature: Find out how connecting with nature with a quiet mind can not only help us connect deeply with our environment, but enhance intuitive capabilities as well.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
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Continuing from part one of Mark Divine’s deep dive into the Emotional Mountain (a crucial but often difficult to integrate tenet of Five Mountain Development), this episode of The Unbeatable Mind finds Mark examining the profound impact emotions have on physical and mental well-being.
From the complex interplay of emotions, mental processes, and physical states to a concept called The Default Mode Network (a key player in conditioned emotional responses), Mark leaves no stone unturned in his discussion of the most intricate of the Five Mountains. Struggling with how to identify and manage emotional patterns? Mark shares insightful strategies for how to do so—-like one he calls the ‘WIRM’ process. Additionally, he explores the psychological approaches of some of the most influential thinkers of all time, such as Freud, Jung, and Richard Schwartz. This is a deep dive that offers incredibly valuable perspectives on the ever-so-challenging process of emotional work.
Key Topics Include:
- Embracing Courage & Transforming Fear: Learn how to identify and transform irrational fears, understand root emotions, and face challenges with a positive mindset
- The WIRM Process: Understand Mark’s method for intercepting and redirecting fear loops into positive outcomes.
- Making Friends With Emotions: Learn the art of accepting your feelings while maintaining self-compassion and courage.
- Somatic Practices & Emotion: Explore how somatic movement such as dance or yoga play a role in emotional healing.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership
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Welcome to another episode of The Unbeatable Mind podcast with Mark Divine. This week, we’re continuing the journey through Five Mountain Development. In this episode, the spotlight is on the Emotional Mountain, often a stumbling block for many on their personal growth journey. Mark shares his personal experiences and insights, revealing how emotional development is integral to overall well-being. From therapy to mindfulness practices, he explains the significance of understanding and overcoming deep-seated emotional patterns. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or new to personal development, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice on navigating the emotional terrain.
Tune in as we continue on this transformative journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
Key Topics Include:
- Emotions as Physical-Mental Integration: Mark emphasizes that emotions are felt experiences combining bodily sensations with mental interpretations. They cannot be separated from physical and mental development, requiring a holistic approach to emotional growth.
- Shadow Work & Family Systems: Through personal examples, Mark illustrates how emotional patterns from family systems often remain hidden in our "background of obviousness," requiring conscious work to recognize and transform unhealthy emotional programming from childhood.
- Multiple Emotional Expressions: Emotions manifest in various ways - physiologically (body sensations), expressively (physical responses), mentally (thought patterns), behaviorally (habitual actions), and evaluatively (intuitive feelings). Understanding these different expressions is key to emotional development.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
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In this continuation of his discussion on the Mental Mountain, Mark Divine expands on his earlier episode about mental training within his Five Mountains framework (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intuitional, and Spiritual). He delves deeper into various meditation techniques and mental training practices, drawing from his personal experiences with Zen training and military preparation.
Throughout the episode, Mark outlines several key mental skills, including arousal control through breathing, attention control using box-breathing techniques, and the development of mindfulness. These practices help practitioners immensely to recognize that they are not their thoughts, enabling them to break free from limiting mental patterns.
Look no further than this episode for practical guidance on how to incorporate these training techniques into your daily routine so you can succeed in mastering your mental mountain!
Key Topics Include:
- Arousal Control & Attention Control: Mark explains how nostril breathing and box breathing techniques can help us calm our bodies and minds, reactivating our parasympathetic nervous systems and enabling us to maintain focused attention.
- Mindfulness & Metacognition: We learn how mindfulness develops through attention control and concentration, leading to an awareness that separates us from our thoughts. This is the first step towards greater mental freedom.
- Visualization & Imagination: Mark shares a powerful personal story of how he used visualization to transform his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL into reality. He highlights the importance of creating positive mental imagery and practicing it regularly to achieve our goals.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
In his second episode focusing on the Five Mountains of Development, Mark Divine builds off the foundational pillar of physical health to dive into the importance of mental training—-AKA “The Mental Mountain”. Mark outlines how conventional learning methods often fail to unlock one’s true potential—an idea he’s experienced firsthand during his journey from traditional education to discovering Zen Buddhism. Throughout his deep exploration of mental development, Mark guides listeners towards greater concentration, and the ability to perceive information beyond the confines of traditional thinking.
Key Takeaways:
- Going Beyond Traditional Education: Listen to Mark recount his journey from traditional education to focusing on mental development. No more would he focus on cramming knowledge, but rather, enhancing his cognitive abilities.
- Power of Meditation: It’s not just about stillness—but rather breaking free from conditioned patterns and achieving what Mark calls—”mental freedom”!
- Enhancing Creativity and Healing: Discover the advanced skills of visualization and imagination, both of which are practical tools for not only healing past traumas but unlocking creativity.
- Achieving Mindfulness: Learn about the advanced technique of mindfulness— a profound state where you recognize you are not your thoughts, thus shifting your self-awareness and opening the potential for direct perception.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Embodied Awareness for Holistic Health
03:31 Discovering Zen: Beyond Mental Constructs
09:15 "Expanding Self Through Mental Training"
12:41 Box Breathing for Mind Stabilization
16:21 Mindfulness: Crawl, Walk, Run Approach
17:26 Simultaneous Mind Training
20:52 "Mark Divine Show Highlights"
Can a single conversation radically transform a relationship? This week’s guest on The Unbeatable Mind, former film director and founder of experience design studio ‘The Skin Deep’, Topaz Adizes certainly thinks so.
After years in the film industry, Topaz found himself asking the question, “how is the emotional experience of being human shifting in light of all this technology?” Embracing this question prompted him to found ‘The Skin Deep’, an experience design studio formed to help people form deeper connections with the most important people in their life. Together, Topaz and Mark delve into the concept of deep listening and the nuances of forming deep connections through the power of well-constructed questions.
Topaz details the transformative potential of sitting with discomfort, and discusses a topic he clearly has much familiarity with, the unique art of storytelling. The nature of human interaction runs deep and is multifaceted, but Topaz contains profound insights and asks equally profound questions—a skill that opens up infinite possibilities in which deeper connections can emerge.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Questions: Discover how asking well-constructed, non-binary questions without an agenda can deepen connections and foster empathy.
- Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities: Dive into Topaz’s unique journey from the world of filmmaking to exploring the ever-evolving emotional experience in a tech-driven world.
- Sitting With Discomfort: Hear about Topaz’s belief that it’s sitting in the discomfort of the question—-not the answer—-that holds the potential to unlock a myriad of possibilities.
- Creating Honest Dialogues: Realize how providing a space for individuals to have intimate conversations, whether it’s in a personal or professional setting, can lead to healing, growth, and stronger bonds.
Topaz Adizes is driven by a deep curiosity in human connection. What happens when we create space to explore what is really possible between us? How can we unlock the true power and potential of deeper human connection?
He’s come to learn how asking powerfully, well constructed questions in the right environment can provoke, challenge and shift the direction of our lives. He’s seen this magic unfold again and again over the last 10 years in his work as the founder of The Skin Deep experience design studio and as the creator of Emmy Award winning {THE AND} documentary, video series, and card games. In today’s world of growing polarization, algorithmic silos, abundant distractions and increasing rate of change, the power of human connection has never been more essential.
Topaz’s Links:
Website: https://www.topazadizes.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topazadizes/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/topazadizes/?hl=en
The Skin Deep: https://shop.theskindeep.com/
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Artist's Dilemma: Market vs. Vision
09:36 Interconnectedness and Infinite Possibilities
12:29 Safe Space for Honest Conversations
20:52 Connective Question Dynamics
22:01 Language's Impact on Connection
28:32 Adaptive Mission Thinking
34:51 "Understanding Multidimensional Self-Awareness"
40:29 "Embrace Your Calling: Warrior Path"
45:55 Turning Discomfort into Routine
53:02 Five-Act Narrative Question Framework
53:45 Prompting Deep Emotional Reflection
01:04:02 Mindful Listening for Deeper Connections
01:08:50 Fostering Universal Conversations
01:10:25 "The Skin Deep Outreach"
This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Catherine Divine returns to discuss the second of the five mountains—-the ‘mental mountain!’ This mountain serves as a pathway towards developing important skills like creativity, compassion, intuition, and insight.
Together, Mark and Catherine explore the many intricacies of the mind, and delve into concepts like critical thinking and cognitive bias. They muse on the development of uniquely human skills—skills that are without a doubt essential for thriving in the age of artificial intelligence. Practical techniques—-such as box breathing and mindfulness are discussed as practices to assist in taming one’s ‘monkey mind’, and developing a focussed and resilient mental state.
Key Takeaways:
- Cognitive Bias & Critical Thinking: Understand the filters placed upon our mind by social conditioning and the limits of our own perception—-and how this relates to thinking critically.
- Developing Mental Discipline: Learn various practical techniques to apply in the development of mental discipline, and recognize the necessity of calmness.
- Free Will & Ego Death: Ponder the idea that free will is something that must be earned through mental training and the ‘fortification’ of the ego.
Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.
Catherine’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/
Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 "Unlocking Mental Potential"
05:41 Awakening to Self-Awareness
06:57 Mindfulness Practice: Developing Self-Awareness
11:59 Eliminate Distractions, Schedule Writing
13:21 Concentration Through Box Breathing
19:13 Mastering Mindfulness for Productivity
21:58 Trust and Mindfulness Journey
24:25 Overcoming Separateness Through Meditation
26:47 Fortifying Ego for Critical Thinking
31:40 Chasing Fulfillment, Missing Self
33:46 "Vision Affirmation: We Got This"
How would you react in the midst of a crisis? This week on The Unbeatable Mind, comedian, Crossfit affiliate owner, and leader of the successful men’s group ‘ The Treehouse’, Kenny Kane, shares his personal tale of losing his home to the recent fires in Los Angeles. Kenny recounts the harrowing moments of urgency as he and his family confronted the blaze, and the profound impact it had on their lives.
Delving deep into themes of leadership, community, and the essence of human connection, Kenny details the importance of having a clear vision and purpose, especially when faced with volatile and uncertain situations. Kenny explains his commitment to nurturing resilient leaders through his men’s group and the gym community, emphasizing physical training as a conduit for life preparation.
Key Takeaways:
- Kenny Kane’s Crisis Management: Listen to Kenny’s story of losing his home in the Palisades fires—and how his previous experiences and personal philosophy helped him and his family manage.
- OODA Loop Framework: Hear Kenny talk about the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and how he applied it during the fire.
- Physical Preparedness: Discover the importance of physical and mental preparedness for unforeseen events and learn how he applies his physical training during times of crisis.
- Purpose Driven Leadership: Learn how in times of uncertainty, having a clear vision can anchor actions and decisions.
Kenny Kane holds multiple certifications and is a graduate of SealFit’s Kokoro Camp. The practical and spiritual teachings from Kenny’s diverse athletic training have culminated in his context-driven coaching methodology where body, mind, and heart are given equal weight in the portrait of good health. Kenny has implemented his mind-body training protocol whilst coaching Olympians, NBA players, Premiere League soccer players, A-list celebrities, CrossFit Games athletes, and nine-to- fivers alike. He has also developed and directed several fitness programs for kids, coached an adaptive athlete to compete alongside able-bodied competitors, and continues to contribute to broader philosophical discussions concerning public health in podcasts and other forums with elite athletes, movement and human bioenergetics specialists, and thought leaders from around the world. He is the owner of and head coach at Oak Park, home of CrossFit Los Angeles.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekennykane/?hl=en
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Trapped by Fire with Children
07:46 Fire Evacuation Crisis
15:04 "Devastating Fire Destroys Neighborhood"
17:39 Embracing Life's Uncertainty
22:39 Nose Breathing Amidst Chaos
27:31 "Lead: Exploring Purpose and Roles"
34:58 Navigating Business and Home Dilemma
39:55 Emotionality and Unavoidable Fires
43:01 "Shifting Realities and Human Connection"
49:32 Embrace Difficulty Together
55:05 Five Tenets for Business Harmony
58:07 Defining Purpose and Connection
01:03:40 Inflection Point in Bit-Based Reality
01:09:06 Misunderstanding Freedom and Connection
01:17:03 LAUSD Relocates Students Successfully
01:22:48 Balancing Nesting and Financial Stability
01:25:50 Crisis Scenario Planning Exercise
01:34:19 "Divine Inspiration & Seal Fit"
01:34:53 "Support Global Change Together"
Catherine Divine is back on The Unbeatable Mind this week to delve into the concept of mastering the ‘physical mountain’--a term that refers to one’s journey towards physical health and fitness.
Mark and Catherine delve into the idea that in order to unlock one’s full potential, it’s important to train not only the body, but also the mind and spirit. Got a busy schedule and don’t know how or where to incorporate fitness? Mark and Catherine share practical advice for how to do so. The power of small, consistent efforts—-what Mark calls “spot drills”----can’t be understated and can seem like a godsend for those leading hectic lives. Beyond the benefits of physical activity, the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and mental well-being is explored!
Key Takeaways:
- Time Management: Reframe physical activity as a cumulative activity and learn how to utilise ‘spot drills’ throughout the day.
- Integration of Different Aspects of Experience: Realize the importance of connecting fully to life through bodily awareness and the interconnectedness of both physical and mental experiences.
- Body and Mind as a Unified Construct: Listen to different philosophical perspectives on what the mind is and learn to create a mindful connection between physical and emotional states.
- Training Balance and Recovery: Recognize the importance of recovery in forming a balanced training routine and discover how to integrate physical challenges with mental and emotional ones.
Itunes Bio:
Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.
Catherine’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/
Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Unlocking the Physical Mountain
05:09 "Learning from Everyday Accidents"
08:34 Mindful Recovery Over "Suck It Up"
12:01 "Mind-Body Connection in Therapy"
14:53 "Body's Infinite Capacity Belief"
18:53 Functional Fitness and Coaching Advice
22:13 "Impromptu Workouts Anywhere"
24:09 Quick Fitness Routine Tips
26:40 "Support & Subscribe: Mark Devine Show"
There’s many different aspects to personal growth. One can grow mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, or even intuitionally. However, without taking charge of one’s own evolution, personal development can seem an impossibility. On this week’s Unbeatable Mind podcast, host Mark Divine introduces the concept of “Five Mountain Development”, a holistic approach to personal growth with specific focus on vertical integration. Mark highlights the importance of moving beyond horizontal learning in order to achieve transformation on a fundamental level.
Key Takeaways:
- Vertical Vs. Horizontal Development: Discover how unlike horizontal development, vertical development doesn’t just focus on acquiring new skills—-but on fundamentally changing who you are.
- Five Mountain Framework: Unlock your full potential by understanding the comprehensive “Five Mountain Model”, a framework in which to recognize and improve the physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual aspects of the self.
- Holistic Development: Recognize the importance of integrating the Five Mountains, encompassing each domain to achieve maximum transformation.
- Role of Nature and Teamwork in Development: Realize the significance of time in nature and healthy sunlight exposure as well as team support in one’s personal development journey.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
Sponsors:
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- The highest achievers among us are the people still striving, still reaching for something. It’s those people who approach the impossible and embrace it. There’s a vehicle for people like that. It’s called the Defender. Explore the full Defender line-up at LandRoverUSA.com
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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Welcome to the Mark Divine Show.
06:24 Embrace growth mindset; pursue extraordinary personal transformation.
07:24 Unbeatable Mind focuses on holistic vertical development.
12:30 Intuition involves heart and gut's neurological signals.
15:26 Embrace dharma, align with evolution, own it.
20:23 Cultivate awareness, identify patterns, transform emotional responses.
21:15 Mindful awareness unlocks emotional and intuitional growth.
Fear. It’s a pervasive issue for many. However, on this week’s Unbeatable Mind podcast, host Mark Divine takes a deep dive into the impact fear has on people’s lives and how it is propagated in our culture. Mark breaks down common acronyms such as F.E.A.R (False Expectations Appearing Real), and discusses strategies for managing realistic fears as well as fears rooted in childhood trauma and primordial anxieties. Mark traverses his way through a myriad of daily practices that can help mitigate fear and discusses the difference between rational and irrational fears so listeners can identify the two, and avoid being debilitated by either.
Key Takeaways:
- Rational vs. Irrational Fears: Identify the differences between irrational fears (like the fear of how others perceive you), vs. rational fears (like fears based on current events), and learn how to avoid becoming debilitated by either.
- Deep Rooted Fears: Recognize the necessity for emotional work in dealing with fears rooted in childhood trauma.
- Fear in Modern Society: Discover how prevalent fear instigated by current events is and how fear mongering can be a tool of control by governments.
- Importance of Individual Control: Learn how taking control of your own mind and environment can be a powerful tool to incite collective change.
Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.
Mark’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/
Sponsors and Promotions:
Defender:
- The highest achievers among us are the people still striving, still reaching for something. It’s those people who approach the impossible and embrace it. There’s a vehicle for people like that. It’s called the Defender. Explore the full Defender line-up at LandRoverUSA.com
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This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Catherine Divine provides her riveting account of how she breathed her way through adversity after a surfing accident left her with a concussion and fractured occipital bone.
Though breathing for most is simply an automatic function of life, mastering breath control can have profound impacts on both mental and emotional states. Mark and Catherine share their valuable knowledge on techniques like box breathing, and alternate nostril breathing. Such techniques hold the power to manage stress and improve overall well-being. Together, they unpack the art of breathing and discuss its largely unrealized potential as a “free medicine” that can absolutely transform your life!
Key Takeaways:
- Health Benefits of Breathwork: Discover how consistent breathwork practice can bring about positive health benefits such as weight loss, and balancing the body’s energy systems.
- Observations and Adjustments in Breathing: Learn how to identify and correct breathing imbalances and identify changes in nostril predominance over time and seasonal influences.
- Nose Vs. Mouth Breathing: Identify the benefits of nostril breathing over mouth breathing, and the relevance of the body’s chakras and energy systems.
- Breath Control: Hear Catherine’s personal account of using breath control to manage her recovery after a surfing accident.
Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.
Catherine’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/
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Take a journey through the academic side of bravery with CEO and founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group, Jill Schulman. This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Jill Schulman reflects on her training to become a Marine officer and the physical and mental challenges that came with it. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and a growth mindset.
Drawing on her academic research, Jill breaks down bravery into three crucial elements: self-belief, brave actions, and supportive relations, emphasizing the creation of a “brave tribe.” Is bravery an inherent trait—-or a skill that can be developed? Jill Schulman explores the answer to this question as well as the intricacies of bravery, leadership, and teamwork.
Whilst investigating the blend of academic knowledge and practical leadership, Jill dives into the role of cultural perspectives on individualism and vulnerability in human achievement.
Key Takeaways:
- Academic & Military Perspectives On Bravery: Hear success stories of the military having fostered bravery, and of the unfortunate lack of academic research on teaching bravery.
- Cultural Perspectives on Bravery: Compare traditional views on bravery, from an individualist perspective and how cultural perceptions can affect one’s willingness to be open.
- Optimism Vs. Toxic Positivity: Understand the importance of experiencing both the highs and lows in life, and learn how to promote a realistic yet mindset without sacrificing optimism.
- Authenticity in Leadership: Discover the crucial role displaying vulnerability has in displaying effective leadership.
Jill Schulman is the founder and CEO of Breakthrough Leadership Group, LLC, a leadership and organizational development company that empowers leaders to break through to unprecedented levels of performance through talent development.
She delivers engaging growth and development experiences for people that make an impact on their personal and professional success. She brings passion, energy and fun to the serious business of leadership development and team effectiveness.
She is also the Co-Founder and Chief Firestarter at IGnITE Innovation, LLC, a consulting service which seeks to demystify innovation through all levels of an organization so that all members have the capacity to innovate.
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The concepts of death and rebirth aren’t ones that most people may be intimately familiar with, but this week’s guest on The Unbeatable Mind, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor certainly is. A Harvard trained neuroscientist, Dr. Jill discusses her traumatic brain hemorrhage that silenced her left brain's functioning, catapulting her into a state of right-brain consciousness.
Exploring the intricate dance between the right and left brain hemispheres, ego, individuality and the collective human experience, Jill dives into the principles of what she calls “whole brain living”, sharing her unique perspective on balancing four distinct characters within us—-each rooted in different brain capacities.
Shedding light on the transformative potential of embracing one’s duality, managing ego, and achieving a state of contextual awareness, Dr. Jill highlights important topics that not only hold to power to heal individuals, but revolutionize society.
Key Takeaways:
- Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke: Listen to Jill recount her experience with having a major hemorrhagic stroke at the age of 37 and her eight year recovery process.
- Right Vs. Left Brain Hemispheres: Learn about the difference between the present moment focus of the right brain versus the individual perception of the left.
- Whole Brain Living: Learn about how Jill categorizes the brain into “four character” groups—and how she negotiates time between characters for a balanced life.
- Ego and Consciousness: Discover the role of ego in establishing individuality, language, and time perception.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage (AVM) in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list and is still routinely the #1 book in the category Stroke in the Amazon marketplace.
Dr. Jill is a dynamic teacher and public speaker who loves educating all age groups, academic levels, as well as corporations and not-for-profit organizations about the beauty of our human brain. She focuses on how we can activate the power of our neuroplasticity to not only recover from neurological trauma, but how we can purposely choose to live a more flexible, resilient, and satisfying life.
Dr. Jill’s Links:
Website: https://www.drjilltaylor.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-bolte-taylor-723870218/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrJillBolteTaylor
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Breathwork. Its transformative power can’t be understated, nor can its potential to be combined with countless facets of life. From creativity, sexuality, and even the corporate world, the benefits of breathwork are seemingly endless—-and perhaps no one knows this better than today’s guest, Kurtis Lee.
This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Kurtis Lee shares his incredible journey of healing and self-discovery through breathwork—a tool that not only alleviated his long-standing stomach pain, but allowed for profound spiritual and emotional growth. Exploring the shortcomings of traditional treatments like ayahuasca or fasting, Kurtis details how one intense breathwork session in Los Angeles marked a new beginning in his healing journey.
Through the intricate balance of physical health with these advanced meditative practices, the interconnection between body, brain, and mind, and the importance of foundational health, Kurtis paints a highly detailed picture of what it takes to become a seasoned breathwork practitioner.
Key Takeaways:
- Kundalini Healing & Energetics: Hear about Kurtis’s prolonged, challenging Kundalini awakening, and learn about the dangers associated with one.
- Foundational Health Practices: Discover how laying the foundation for one's health is a must before diving into any advanced practices.
- Creativity, Sexuality, and Chakras: Listen to how sexual energy can be transmuted for increased creativity—-and learn of the Chakras and their associated blockages.
- Customized Practices and Integration: Learn how breathwork can be applied to a myriad of other areas in life—or even with popular and legally rising substances like psychedelics.
Kurtis Lee Thomas is the #1 international best-selling author of the book, THE WORLD IS YOURS, THE AWAKENING-The Secrets behind “The Secret”. He's a world-class keynote speaker and corporate mindfulness trainer who has spoken at the largest consciousness expos in the world, some of the top colleges, and fortune 500 companies.
Kurtis is a mindfulness mentor who focuses on awakening the best in people. He’s dedicated his career to the powerful communion mind and body by improving mental health, eradicating stress, and lifting spirits in the workplace to improve creativity and productivity. He's been seen in photos with everyone from Oprah, Tony Robbins, Beyonce, Kayne West, Jessica Alba, Deepak Chopra, Sir Richard Branson, Snoop Dogg, and Steve Forbes, founder of Forbes Magazine.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfromthestars/
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Traditional psychology is not without its limits, and on this week’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera is here to discuss those limits and the importance of integrating mind, body, and spirit for true healing.
Nicole opens up about her own struggles with achievements and the emptiness that followed—-even at the peak of her professional success. She delves into the evolution of therapy, and how moving beyond traditional models can bring about more transformative and resilient ways of living. Tackling issues of codependency, often shaped by one's childhood environment(s), Nicole dissects how these patterns impact one’s adult life and relationships. Her perceptive way of dissecting past trauma can be transformative for anyone who finds themselves on the path towards healing.
Dr. Nicole found herself frustrated with her work as a therapist. She knew that she wanted better for herself and her clients. At the same time, she began to face some hard truths about her own family dynamics, core beliefs, and dysfunctional patterns that led to an emotional breakdown. This led to her own healing journey, and after 2 years of deep transformation she began teaching this work on social media, creating a community of #selfhealers. Dr. Nicole created the SelfHealers Circle to allow people to go on their own journey and create who they want to become. Dr. Nicole lives in Los Angeles, California and loves anywhere that involves the stillness (and quiet) of nature.
Key Takeaways:
- Holistic Approaches to Healing: Learn about the necessity of multidimensional approaches to healing and how essential it is to integrate emotional, physical and spiritual aspects.
- External Validation vs. Internal Fulfillment: Discover how even those who appear to be performing at their peak are often the ones seeking external validation—no achievement can take the place of genuine personal connection.
- The Limitations of Traditional Psychology: Recognize the limitations in modern day methods of therapy—they lack the integration of body and mind.
- Origins of Codependency: Learn how childhood environments and dysfunctional family dynamics play a role in forming codependent tendencies and what safety mechanisms, if applied early, can help prevent them.
Nicole’s Links:
Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-lepera-454b558/
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Want to breathe new life into your daily routine? This week, Mark and Catherine Divine break down the truly transformative power of breathwork, spanning a rich tapestry of profound insights, techniques and personal anecdotes.
Though it seems simple, mastering the art of breathing can lead to profound changes in one's life. Not only does it play an important role in regulating the nervous system, but conscious breathing can enhance mental clarity, and create new and deep spiritual connections. Amidst discussions on documentaries, yoga traditions and practical and applicable breathwork techniques, Mark and Catherine’s powerful insights are without a doubt invaluable for anyone looking to bridge the gap between body, mind, and spirit.
Key Takeaways:
- The Fundamentals of Breathwork: Understand the physiological and mental benefits of simple breathwork techniques such as nostril breathing, and how they serve to bridge the body, mind, and spirit.
- Debunking Breathwork Myths: Discover why high-intensity breathwork isn’t always necessary and in some cases can actually be counterproductive to those without proper groundwork. (Especially for those with sensitive nervous systems or unresolved emotional issues.)
- Practical Breathwork Techniques: Learn how to incorporate tactical breathwork techniques and breath awareness to manage stress and enhance overall well-being.
- Historical Context: Gain insight into how breathwork practices have evolved from ancient traditions like yoga and qigong, and how modern science is catching up to this age-old wisdom.
Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.
To find more on Catherine's work:
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Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/
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Today on The Unbeatable Mind, dive into the fascinating intersection of psychedelics, meditation, and mental health with aerospace engineer and founder of guided psilocybin retreat company Odyssey, Gabriel Charlambides. Gabriel shares his own profound experiences with meditation and psychedelics, drawing incredibly perceptive parallels between the two and highlighting their profound effects on the brain's default mode network.
Explore Gabriel’s transition from aerospace engineer to founding a professional retreat business in Oregon that emphasizes safe, science-backed psychedelic experiences. Examine with us the complexities and concerns surrounding psychedelic use, and how their use can lead to increased kindness, compassion, and altruism. Gabriel discusses the legislative landscape for psychedelics, touching on groundbreaking measures in Oregon and beyond.
Tune in now for a truly compelling conversation about the transformative potential of psychedelics, and the immense promise they hold for the future of mental health treatments.
Key Topics Include:
- Meditation vs. Psychedelics: Gabe shares fascinating research showing that expert meditators and individuals on psilocybin experience similar brain activity, shedding light on the profound connection between these two practices.
- Mental Health Benefits: From increased kindness and compassion in Zen meditators on psilocybin to significant emotional breakthroughs, both Gabe and Mark highlight the transformative potential of psychedelics for mental well-being.
- Early Awe and Meditation: Gabriel reveals an early experience where his awe of a plant invoked a deep meditative state, mirroring experiences of profound presence and the loss of self-reflection.
Gabriel Charalambides, the founder of Odyssey and formerly an aerospace engineer, has a profound dedication to mental health. His enthusiasm for psychological well being ignited over a decade ago when he discovered Buddhism and began exploring the world of psychedelics.
In 2019, Gabriel made a pivotal decision to depart from his aerospace career, diving deeper into his growing passion for mental health. This shift involved volunteering at Synthesis, participating in extensive silent meditation retreats, and working with organizations like MAPS and HealthRhythms. Gabe holds a Master's degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics and an MBA from Stanford University.
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Unlock the mystery of existence with Sam Wilkins in this episode of The Unbeatable Mind, where he explores the powerful intersection of free will, evolution, and personal growth. He dives into the profound belief in pre-birth choice and how our past experiences shape our decisions, blending insights on human nature’s duality of good and evil. Wilkins challenges the presumption that life is meaningless within the lens of science, emphasizing recurring evolutionary patterns hinting at a deeper purpose.
Discover how purpose isn’t just an abstract concept but something you can cultivate through thoughtful effort and relationships. Addressing our modern dependency on technology, Wilkins examines the mental health impacts of excessive phone use and societal polarization, offering wisdom grounded in personal anecdotes and empirical studies. Join the conversation on confronting challenges and finding meaning through altruism, as Sam reasons that our struggles are stepping stones tailored for individual growth.
Tune in to uncover how strategic challenges, much like Navy SEAL training, can build resilience, and why focusing on meaningful connections over material gains leads to lasting happiness. Sam Wilkins' critical analysis of social media addiction compared to alcohol dependency emphasizes the importance of deliberate action and mindful living as keys to mental and emotional well-being.
Samuel T. Wilkinson, M.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training.
His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
His research and articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (2017 and 2020), Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, the Early Career Scholar Award from the American Psychiatric Association, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins), the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University), and the rank of Eagle Scout.
Key Takeaways:
- The Soul’s Pre-Birth Choice: Wilkins suggests that the notion of pre-birth choice is deeply entwined with various religious and spiritual doctrines. Many cultures and belief systems propagate the idea that souls select their lives to undergo particular experiences, learn certain lessons, or fulfill a specific destiny. Religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, for instance, often include concepts of reincarnation and karmic cycles, where the actions and choices of past lives influence the circumstances of the current one.
- Personalized Challenges as Karmic Growth: Sam posits that the challenges we face in life are not random but are tailored specifically for individual growth. This is a karmic perspective, which suggests that our actions and experiences are interwoven with spiritual lessons that we need to learn and overcome to develop as individuals.
- Success vs Sustained Happiness: Wilkins underscores that genuine, meaningful relationships are crucial for sustained happiness. While material success might bring temporary satisfaction, it often fails to provide long-term fulfillment. Instead, strong interpersonal connections — whether they be friendships, family bonds, or romantic partnerships — act as consistent pillars of joy, support, and love.
- Screen Time and Mental Well-Being: The average time people spend on their phones is equivalent to one and a half full-time jobs. This excessive screen time impacts other enriching activities, such as learning new skills like playing an instrument. By spending so many hours on digital devices, individuals are unknowingly sacrificing opportunities for personal growth and hobbies that contribute to overall well-being.
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Believe it or not, there is such a thing as toxic positivity. This week, join Mark and Catherine Divine as they dive deep into the intricacies of emotional development, mindfulness, and balancing positivity with emotional challenges and growth.
Together, they illuminate how life, viewed from an absolute perspective, resembles a dream-like experience, allowing one to detach from past traumas and conditioning. Mark reveals his emotional growth strategies, emphasizing the importance of meditation, acknowledging emotions without judgment, and the dangers of suppressing negative feelings. Catherine shares compelling personal insights that shed light on the struggle of maintaining the facade of constant positivity in both professional and personal life. Through engaging discussions and unique insights, this episode promises to guide you towards embracing authenticity, understanding emotional triggers, and fostering genuine well-being.
Mark and Catherine also discuss:
- The danger of false Gurus
- The path to spiritual maturity
- The future of leadership development
- The reality behind social media positivity
- The importance of authenticity and vulnerability
- The current Epidemic of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues
Catherine Divine is a seasoned yoga instructor and coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine. With two decades of experience in teaching yoga, meditation, and leadership, she holds a Master’s Degree in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is currently pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, Catherine has worked with C-suite executives and Special Ops candidates, helping them lead more balanced lives. Her expertise includes coaching, speaking, and mentoring, all infused with her compassionate healing approach. An intuitive healer, Catherine guides individuals on their journeys toward empowerment, facilitating growth, overcoming trauma, and nurturing the mind-body-soul connection.
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You can have superior physical capabilities and technical skills and still fall short in the face of adversity. The key differentiator between success and failure lies in ability and emotional connection to the goal. Without this deep emotional investment and clear sense of purpose, even the most qualified individuals can falter when facing extreme challenges.
- Mental Mastery Through Meditation: Meditation fundamentally alters your thought patterns and reactions. Through Zen practice, Mark learned to create space between thoughts and responses, leading to better decision-making and emotional control. This was about transforming how his mind processed experiences, ultimately reshaping his brain's structure and subjective reality.
- Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: Purposeful management of internal dialogue can transform self-image and performance. By consistently replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations (like "I like myself") Mark reconstructed his self-perception. This "starving fear and feeding courage" approach shows how deliberate thought management over time can overcome deeply ingrained negative programming from childhood trauma.
- The Role of Deep Purpose: You can possess superior physical metrics and ability, and ultimately quit on day one. The difference between people who succeed and those who quit lies in their emotional connection to the goal; Having a purpose that resonates at an identity level. Surface-level competence, without deep emotional investment and clear purpose, falters in the face of extreme challenges.
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Samantha’s rough childhood influenced her to find ways to escape through substance abuse. Coping mechanisms turned into a severe addiction to cocaine, alcohol, and prescription pills. She began to seek help in her 20s and through holistic 12-step programs began to make lasting change and recovery. Now Samantha is a speaker, coach, and author who helps others overcome addiction and dysfunctional family dynamics. According to Samantha, the key to recovery goes beyond sobriety; it’s about transforming your life by making amends with yourself. This sets the foundation for healing other relationships and fostering personal integrity.
Samantha Blake Harte is a yoga-certified doctor of physical therapy, performing artist, and podcast host. With over twenty years in the fitness industry and fifteen years sober, Dr. Harte integrates her personal recovery journey with her professional expertise in functional biomechanics and movement pattern retraining. She hosts "The Truth about Addiction" podcast on Spotify and Apple, discussing addiction and recovery openly. Dr. Harte values vulnerability as her strength and strives to live and love wholeheartedly. She lives in Thousand Oaks, California, with her husband, Rob, and their two children, Jack and Charly.
In This Episode:
- Early Environment And Effects on Addiction: The environment you grow up in significantly predisposes you to addictive behaviors. Growing up in a chaotic home like Samantha pushed her towards finding ways to escape, often through substances. Her experiences illustrate how children can inherit or learn dysfunctional coping strategies from their surroundings.
- Recovery and Reconstructing Relationships: Samantha’s approach to recovery is holistic and comprehensive. It’s not just about overcoming substance abuse; it involves a deep reevaluation and reshaping of one's life. She advises adapting recovery steps to personally relevant issues, like relationships or self-image, to enhance the impact of recovery.
- Healing Relationships for Inner Peace: A significant part of recovery involves healing damaged relationships, beginning with oneself. Make amends with yourself as the foundational step towards healing other relationships. This includes recognizing past mistakes, forgiving oneself, and committing to personal integrity moving forward.
- Recovery Opens New Doors: Recovery is not merely about achieving sobriety; it's about holistic transformation and reclaiming one’s life from the grips of addiction. Samantha used her recovery journey to improve her personal and professional life, demonstrating that a fresh start can lead to remarkable new opportunities.
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What if the world's top executive coach could fit in your pocket? With over 40 books authored and countless C-suite transformations under his belt, Marshall Goldsmith is now taking on his biggest challenge yet: an AI-powered platform that's democratizing access to his decades of wisdom. In a world obsessed with achievement, Goldsmith's most radical idea might just be that success won't make you happy. Marshall Goldsmith, a man who's coached the coaches, now wants to coach an entire generation through the power of artificial intelligence.
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller! He’s also the author of the New York Times bestseller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year.
- Achievement Doesn't Guarantee Happiness: Happiness and achievement are independent variables. Marshall states, "Achieve to achieve. But don't ever think achievement is going to make you happy." Michael Phelps and Albert Barlow (CEO of Pfizer) illustrate that even extraordinary achievements don't necessarily lead to lasting happiness or satisfaction.
- Avoiding self-stereotyping: Many of our perceived limitations are self-imposed and can be overcome. Leaders should be cautious about how they stereotype themselves, it can significantly limit their potential.
- Leadership is always changing: Modern leadership is evolving from a top-down approach to a more facilitative role. Peter Drucker states that, "The leader of the past knew how to tell, the leader of future knows how to ask." Today leaders need to be more collaborative, ask questions, and involve team members in decision-making.
- Stakeholder-centered coaching: Marshall’s coaching methodology, which he calls "stakeholder-centered coaching," focuses on helping leaders learn from everyone around them. He emphasizes the importance of getting feedback from stakeholders, listening to it, and making measurable changes based on that input. This differs from more introspective coaching methods and focuses on practical, observable behavioral changes.
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From NFL safety to Broadway playwright, Bo Eason's journey defies conventional career paths. Bo's unique experiences in professional football and theater have shaped his insights on achieving greatness. Through the power of visualization and storytelling, Bo shares his strategies for success. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, Bo's lessons on authenticity and embracing your natural confidence will challenge and inspire you to reach new heights in your own pursuits.
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Bo Eason is a former NFL standout, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, and international presence/story coach. He has trained with some of the world’s most brilliant performance and movement coaches, logging over 20,000 hours on stage crafting and presenting his personal story. Bo is now dedicated to helping others tap the power of their personal story and become effective, persuasive communicators.
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A former NFL safety for the Houston Oilers, Bo Eason's journey began at age 9 when he set his sights on playing professional football. After a career-ending injury, he pivoted to acting, spending 15 years honing his craft in New York City under the mentorship of renowned actors like Al Pacino. This led to Eason writing and starring in his own Broadway play, "Runt of the Litter," which was later optioned for a movie. Today, Eason is a sought-after speaker, coach, and author of "No Plan B for Your A-Game." He works with executives, athletes, and professionals, teaching the power of authentic storytelling and effective communication, combining lessons from his sports background, acting experience. A family man, he's known for his daily ritual of waking his children with positive affirmations, embodying his belief in the transformative power of consistent, purposeful actions.
"The fastest way to rebuild trust and intimacy is through personal storytelling.” – Bo Eason
- The Power of Visualization and Persistence: Bo's journey to the NFL and later to Broadway demonstrates the power of setting a clear goal, visualizing success, and persisting despite obstacles. Success often looks impossible every day until it suddenly becomes a reality.
- The Importance of Authentic, Vulnerable Storytelling: Effective communication, especially in leadership, requires sharing personal stories starting from one's lowest moments. This vulnerability creates trust and connection with the audience.
- Physical Presence is Crucial in Communication: Bo highlights the significance of "physicality" in communication. He argues that body language and physical presence are often more impactful than words alone, and that people need to reconnect with their natural, "predatory" confidence.
- Adaptability is Key to Success: From Bo's experience in the NFL to his transition into acting and speaking, a recurring theme is the importance of quickly adapting to new situations. He emphasizes that the ability to adapt rapidly is crucial in both professional sports and life in general.
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Space exploration offers unique perspectives on human potential and our place in the cosmos. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino's experiences reveal how seeing Earth from orbit can profoundly alter one's worldview. His journey demonstrates the power of persistence in pursuing ambitious goals, even in the face of repeated setbacks. The techniques astronauts use to manage fear in extreme situations have broad applications for handling everyday challenges. Meanwhile, the evolving landscape of space exploration, with increasing collaboration between government and private entities, points to new frontiers in human achievement. These insights from space travel and astronaut training provide valuable lessons in personal growth, resilience, and our shared future among the stars.
Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut who flew two Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from MIT and is now a professor at Columbia University. Massimino set a record for spacewalking hours on a single shuttle mission and was the first person to tweet from space. He's a bestselling author, frequent TV guest, and host of several science shows. His space exploration work has earned him multiple NASA medals and other honors.
Key Takeaways:
- Space Changes Perspective: Mike Massimino emphasizes how seeing Earth from space profoundly altered his worldview. The experience led him to view our planet as a shared paradise, transcending national boundaries. This cosmic perspective highlights the importance of unity and appreciation for our collective home.
- Fear Management in High-Stakes Situations: Astronauts like Mike employ specific strategies to handle fear in extreme conditions. The key lies in trusting one's training, equipment, and team. This approach of remaining calm and focused under pressure has broad applications beyond space, potentially benefiting anyone facing challenging circumstances.
- Persistence Redefines Success: Massimino's journey to becoming an astronaut showcases the power of perseverance. Applying four times before acceptance, he demonstrates that success isn't just about achieving the goal, but about continual pursuit despite setbacks. This redefinition of success as persistent effort rather than immediate outcomes offers a valuable life lesson.
- Evolution of Space Exploration: There’s been a significant shift in space exploration, with increasing collaboration between government agencies and private companies. This public-private partnership model, exemplified by NASA's work with SpaceX, is reshaping the future of space travel and potentially accelerating our capabilities for cosmic exploration.
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Men's well-being depends on genuine connection. Safe spaces for genuine self-expression are crucial in combating depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. Body-centered practices like mindfulness and bodywork often surpass traditional therapy in helping men process emotions. A healthy masculinity balances strength with emotional openness. Cultivating both assertiveness and vulnerability fosters better relationships and self-awareness. Holistic approaches addressing physical, emotional, and social well-being are key to stress management and personal growth.
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Owen Marcus, founder of MELD (Men's Emotional Leadership Development), is a pioneer in men's emotional wellness with nearly 30 years of experience. His work, featured in major media and embraced by corporations like Google, focuses on transforming men's lives through innovative group dynamics and emotional awareness techniques. Owen's book "Grow Up" offers a comprehensive guide to authentic living, while his methods have impacted thousands of men and trained professionals in his approach. With expertise spanning corporate management, mindfulness, and integrated medicine, Owen continues to innovate in men's emotional growth through MELD, fostering emotional leadership and personal development in men.
- Men Need Connection: Both speakers emphasize that many men suffer from disconnection - from themselves, others, nature, and spirituality. This disconnection is the root cause of many issues, including mental health problems and suicide. Creating safe spaces for men to connect authentically with themselves and others is crucial for their overall well-being.
- Use Somatic Awareness to Access Emotions: Engage with your body to process emotions more effectively. Practices like mindfulness, bodywork, and physiological awareness can often reach deeper than traditional talk therapy for men.
- Redefining masculinity to include vulnerability: A new model of masculinity that integrates traditional "tough" qualities with emotional intelligence and vulnerability is imperative. Owen introduces the concept of "assertive vulnerability" as a way to balance these seemingly opposing traits.
- Holistic Practices for Stress Management and Personal Growth: Mark and Owen discuss various practices for managing stress and promoting personal growth, including mindfulness, time in nature, bodywork, and even medical interventions like the stellate ganglion block. They emphasize the importance of addressing health from multiple angles - physical, emotional, and social.
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David Brown, known as one of the smallest Navy SEALs in history, shares his extraordinary journey from BUD/S training to high-stakes criminal investigations with NCIS and the EPA. Standing at just 5'3" and 110 pounds, Brown's memoir is a testament to persistence and determination in overcoming physical limitations. He shares his experiences from major fraud and environmental crime cases, including a landmark $17 million fine against Burlington Northern Railroad. Brown's post-retirement struggle to find fulfillment led him to write "And Goliath," a book on the challenges of transitioning from high-intensity careers and redefining personal success.
David Brown defied expectations to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. His journey, marked by perseverance and determination, took him from BUD/S training to the SEAL Teams, then to NCIS, and finally to the top echelons of Federal law enforcement. In his memoir "And Goliath," Brown shares his raw, honest story of overcoming obstacles in military life and beyond. His inspirational tale demonstrates how facing life's challenges head-on can lead to extraordinary achievements.
- Mental and Physical Resilience: The SEAL training process pushes individuals beyond their perceived limits, teaching the importance of perseverance, grit, and mental toughness. The self is put last, with an ethos that success comes from placing the team’s mission above individual achievements, a mindset critical for high-stakes environments.\
- Leading with Empathy, and Flexibility: Effective leaders lead by example, demonstrating the qualities they expect from their teams, and inspiring trust and commitment through their own actions. Understand your team members’ strengths, weaknesses, and needs, to foster a supportive environment where everyone thrives.
- Trust is the Foundation of Leadership: Effective teams are built on trust, where members rely on each other’s abilities and integrity to accomplish complex missions. A successful team requires everyone to know their roles and responsibilities, fostering cohesion and minimizing conflicts. Team members must hold each other accountable while also providing support during difficult moments, creating an environment where everyone works towards the same goal.
- Ethics and Integrity: Integrity is non-negotiable in both military and civilian roles, a strict adherence to ethics and integrity is vital. David emphasizes that compromising on these values undermines not only personal credibility but the entire organization’s effectiveness. Ethical lapses, no matter how small, can have long-term consequences, so it's crucial to always act in alignment with the highest ethical standards.
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Your internal landscape is the foundation of your external reality. This is the core message Samantha Skelly wants you to understand about breathwork. To take control of your emotional and mental state, start by developing a consistent breathwork practice. Cultivate awareness, emotional resilience, and a deep connection to your body through the power of conscious breathing. By mastering your breath, you master your state, and by mastering your state, you shape your future.
Samantha Skelly is a 7-figure entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. She founded Hungry for Happiness in 2014, a movement helping people transform their lives through emotional and energetic coaching techniques. In 2018, she launched Pause Breathwork, aiming to unite humanity through breathwork practices.
Takeaways:
- Breathwork is a Future-Readiness Practice: The most impactful way to shape your future is through internal transformation, and breathwork offers a powerful tool for this journey. By cultivating a consistent breathwork practice, you develop a mindset of openness, curiosity, and emotional resilience – key traits for thriving in an ever-changing world.
- The Power of Somatic Experience: Regular breathwork creates a profound connection between your current self and your desired future state. This embodied practice aligns your physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts with your aspirations, making your future vision feel more tangible and achievable.
- Emotions in Transformation: Personal growth and transformation are deeply tied to emotions. Breathwork provides a method to navigate the full spectrum of human emotion – from anxiety to bliss – in a controlled, safe environment. This emotional fluency becomes a crucial asset for innovation, creativity, and adaptability in your personal and professional life.
- Creating a Breath-Conscious Environment: Your breath is always with you, making it a portable tool for transformation. By intentionally incorporating breathwork into your daily routines and physical spaces, you design an environment that constantly supports your journey toward your desired future state. This practice of "situated breathing" can have a powerful effect on your ability to live "future-ready" in any circumstance.
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If you don't actively shape your future, it will be shaped for you. This is the core message Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt wants you to understand. To take control of your future, start by developing a "future ready" mindset. Cultivate optimism, openness, curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and empathy. Dr. Pferdt introduces an important concept: your "mind state." Unlike fixed mindsets, your mind state is your perception in each moment, and it's something you can change and control. By working on your mind state, you can alter how you experience and interact with the world around you. Shaping your future is also about your environment. Dr. Pferdt emphasizes the importance of intentionally designing your physical spaces to support your aspirations. Your surroundings significantly influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; Make sure they align with the future you're trying to create.
Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, a pioneer in innovation and creativity, served as Google's inaugural Chief Innovation Evangelist and taught at Stanford University for over a decade. His visionary approach to living "future-ready" has been adopted by diverse organizations from the UN to NASA. With his work featured in over 250 media outlets worldwide, Dr. Pferdt's insights on shaping a better tomorrow are set to reach an even broader audience through his upcoming book, "What's Next Is Now – How to Live Future Ready."
Takeaways
- Future Readiness Mindset: The most impactful way to shape your future is to focus on who you want to become, rather than external factors or material goals. This involves cultivating a mindset of optimism, openness, curiosity, experimentation, and empathy.
- The Power of Visualization and Future Self: Regularly visualizing and connecting with your desired future self can have a profound impact on achieving your goals. This practice helps align your current actions with your future aspirations.
- Emotions in Innovation: Innovation is deeply tied to emotions. Understanding and effectively managing the emotional roller coaster of excitement, disappointment, frustration, and humility is crucial for successful innovation and creativity.
- Situated Cognition and Environmental Design: Your physical environment significantly influences your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Intentionally designing your spaces to support your desired future state can have a powerful effect on your ability to achieve your goals and live "future ready".
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Greg Wooldridge, three-time leader of the Navy's elite Blue Angels, reveals four core principles that propel the team to unparalleled excellence. These pillars—rigorous debriefing, trust-based humble leadership, powerful visualization techniques, and an unwavering "glad to be here" mindset—enabled the Angels to execute precise, high-stakes maneuvers with remarkable consistency. Wooldridge demonstrates how these principles can eb applied to leaders across all high-performance domains. He provides a blueprint for building and inspiring peak-performing teams in any field.
Greg Wooldridge, a distinguished veteran of the United States Navy, is renowned for his exceptional leadership as the Commanding Officer of the Blue Angels, the Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron. A seasoned aviator, Wooldridge’s career includes a broad range of command and operational roles, demonstrating his deep expertise in aviation and leadership. Post-service, Wooldridge has continued to inspire as a speaker and mentor, sharing his insights on leadership, teamwork, and performance with diverse audiences. His legacy with the Blue Angels endures through the principles he championed, emphasizing transparency, humility, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Takeaways
- The Power of Debriefing: The Blue Angels use a thorough, open debriefing process after each flight. The leader starts by admitting their own mistakes, setting a tone of transparency and accountability. This process builds trust, encourages continuous improvement, and is applicable in various organizational settings.
- Trust and Humility in Leadership: Humility is crucial in high-performance teams. The Blue Angels selection process prioritizes humble candidates who can interact well with all team members. Trust is built through consistent behavior, transparent communication, and leaders who model humility.
- Visualization and Mental Preparation: The Blue Angels use extensive visualization techniques to prepare for flights. They practice with eyes closed, listening to the leader's voice and cadence. This mental preparation is key to executing complex maneuvers under pressure.
- Being “Glad to Be Here”: Maintaining a positive, grateful attitude ("glad to be here") is emphasized as crucial for team morale and performance. This mindset helps manage stress, build team cohesion, and maintain focus on continuous improvement.
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It’s believed 1 in 6 people are narcissistic. Dealing with a narcissist can be exhausting, often involving manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse. Rebecca Zung, a top-rated attorney and expert on narcissism, breaks down how to recognize and deal with narcissistic personalities in both personal and professional settings. She teaches methods for negotiating with narcissists and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and understanding that narcissists operate from a place of fear and childhood trauma.
Rebecca Zung is a top-rated attorney, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Lawyer in America. She's the author of bestselling books on divorce and negotiation, including "Negotiate Like You MATTER" with a foreword by Robert Shapiro. A sought-after expert, Rebecca has been featured on major media outlets like Extra, Forbes, and NPR. Based in Los Angeles, she continues to share her expertise through keynote speeches, media appearances, podcasts, and on-demand programs.
- The Signs of Narcissism: Be wary of people who seem too good to be true, mirror your interests perfectly, push for quick commitments, or react poorly to boundaries. These are potential red flags for narcissistic behavior.
- Narcissists Operate Differently: Narcissists are motivated by "narcissistic supply" and may not respond to rational arguments. Their behavior is often rooted in childhood trauma, leading to emotional regulation issues and "narcissistic blindness" when triggered.
- Use the SLAY Method When Dealing With Narcissists: Strategy (define your goals), Leverage (identify their sources of supply), Anticipate (understand their type), and You (maintain your authentic power). This helps in negotiations or conflicts with narcissists.
- Set Strong Boundaries: Set clear boundaries, avoid JADE (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain), use specific language, and remember that you're entitled to respect. Developing these skills can help protect your mental health and achieve better outcomes when interacting with narcissists.
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If you train your mind like your toughest muscle, life's challenges won't stand a chance. Mo Brossette breaks this down for us - it's all about mindset, smart movement, and metabolic flexibility. Train intentionally with odd objects and unstable loads to be ready for anything. When it comes to your diet, keep it simple with whole foods and strategic supplements. Teach your body to burn fat or carbs on demand with metabolic flexibility. Balance hard work with real recovery, and don't neglect your morning ritual.
Morris Brossette is the Chief Performance Officer at Brute Force Training, a Virtual Strength & Conditioning Coach, Men’s Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker and Meditation Teacher. With a degree in Exercise Science & Kinesiology, he's worked as a collegiate strength coach and personal trainer for 18 years. Mo holds multiple certifications, including Sports Nutrition and Spartan SGX coaching. His expertise in biomechanics and holistic health enables him to train athletes for various challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Mindset is crucial for performance: Mo emphasizes that mental preparation, including breath work, positive language reframing, and stress management, is fundamental to peak performance. He states, "The only thing that will limit your success is your mind. Your body will be ready for the challenge."
- A holistic approach to training: It’s important to balance physical training with nutrition, recovery, and mental conditioning. Mo advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes stress management, sleep, hydration, nutrition, and movement.
- Unconventional training methods: Mo promotes the use of unstable loads and odd objects for training, as well as rucking. These methods prepare the body for diverse challenges and improve overall functional fitness.
- Metabolic flexibility and nutrition: The discussion highlights the importance of metabolic flexibility - training the body to efficiently use both fats and carbohydrates for energy. Mo recommends a modified paleo or animal-based diet, supplemented with key nutrients to support performance and overall health.
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What is Hydrogen Therapy? Greg suffered from multiple severe health issues, including autoimmune problems, a life-threatening heart condition, liver and kidney dysfunction and widespread inflammation. He was in constant pain. Desperate for a solution, Greg discovered molecular hydrogen therapy. Within months, his heart condition resolved completely, eliminating the need for open-heart surgery. Greg attributes his recovery to the antioxidant properties of hydrogen, and is an advocate for it brining his system back into balance.
Greg, known online as the "Hydrogen Man," is a health advocate and expert in molecular hydrogen therapy. A former medical professional, Greg turned to alternative health solutions after facing severe personal health challenges in his early thirties. Through research and self-experimentation, he credits molecular hydrogen therapy for his recovery from autoimmune issues, heart problems, and chronic pain.
- Exploring Molecular Hydrogen: Molecular hydrogen has significant health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving heart conditions, and potentially treating a wide range of diseases. Greg attributes his own recovery from severe health issues to hydrogen therapy.
- How It Works: Molecular hydrogen therapy involves using purified water and a specialized device to dissolve hydrogen gas into the water.
- Hydrogen as an Antioxidant Powerhouse: Hydrogen acts as a selective antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals in the body and potentially reversing aging effects. Numerous Japanese studies show improvements in blood composition and overall health markers.
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Becoming Quitproof is about pushing beyond perceived limits and transforming adversity into opportunity. Tom Jones's life of overcoming a rough childhood to becoming an extreme athlete and personal development coach—showcases the power of mental resilience and purposeful living.
Tom Jones is an extreme athlete, Marine veteran, and personal development coach known for incredible feats like running from California to New York at marathon pace for 121 days and paddleboarding 1,250 miles from Oregon to Mexico. A seven-time Muay Thai Champion, he authored "Becoming Quit Proof" after overcoming a traumatic childhood. Jones embraces a holistic approach to life and uses extreme challenges to raise awareness for various causes, inspiring others to push their limits.
Key Takeaways
- Mental Toughness and Resilience: Develop a "quit-proof" mindset to overcome challenges and persevere through difficult situations. Cultivate resilience by maintaining a strong sense of purpose and viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth.
- Holistic Personal Development: Embrace a comprehensive approach to personal growth by focusing on the "Five Mountains" of life - physical, mental, emotional, intuitive, and spiritual aspects of yourself. Recognize that true effectiveness and leadership stem from developing all these areas in harmony.
- Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques such as box breathing and meditation into your daily routine. These practices enhance self-awareness, improve decision-making, manage stress, and provide mental clarity in high-pressure situations.
- Spiritual and Philosophical Growth: Explore deeper spiritual and philosophical concepts to broaden your perspective on life, consciousness, and reality. Understanding ideas like karma, dharma, and the nature of self can provide valuable insights for personal and professional development.
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Tiffany, Founder and Co-CEO of Performance Consultants, is a leading expert in performance coaching and cultural transformation. With 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 executives, she has developed tools like Coaching for Performance ROI and Impact 360 to quantify coaching benefits and leadership impact. She co-authored "Coaching for Performance" and frequently speaks on transformational leadership and corporate culture evolution. Tiffany has appeared in the Financial Times, The Guardian, BBC Radio 4, and Michael Lewis’s podcast, "The Coach in Your Head."
Key Takeaways
- Cultural Maturity Model: Organizations progress through four stages of cultural maturity, from low to high performance: impulsive, hierarchical, independent, and interdependent. The highest-performing cultures are interdependent, where values and vision unite people, and they believe they're truly successful together.
- Mindset Shift for Leaders: A transformational leadership mindset views people as being on a learning journey and as perfectly capable, resourceful, and whole. This shift from seeing people as problems to seeing their potential can significantly impact leadership effectiveness and organizational culture.
- Importance of Trust and Authenticity: High-trust, high-reliability organizations are better equipped to navigate extreme risks and uncertainties. Authenticity in leadership is crucial for "rehumanizing" the workplace and creating an environment where people can fulfill their potential.
- Coaching for Performance: The GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will) is a widely used coaching framework, but the magic happens in the underpinning skills - like holding someone as full of potential and capable of achieving anything they set their heart on. Effective coaching often involves helping people remove obstacles and shift from fear to trust.
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Ajay Tejasvi's journey—from advancing rural technology in India to tackling anti-corruption efforts at the World Bank—showcases the power of innovative solutions to overcome global challenges. His work through The Art of Living promotes leadership techniques that encourage resilience, interconnectedness, and personal growth. Personal transformation is the first step to effecting societal change and living a life where awareness, belongingness, and commitment lead to fulfilling and impactful experiences.
Ajay Tejasvi is a leadership scholar and AI engineer, currently serving as TLEX President. With over 15 years at the World Bank, he led initiatives on governance and collaborative leadership, impacting 42 governments. Ajay holds a PhD in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University, and a Masters degree in Foreign Policy and Artificial Intelligence from Georgetown University and the University of Southern California, respectively. Passionate about education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable communities, he lives in Virginia with his family.
Key Takeaways
- Integrating Technology and Spirituality: The blending of technological innovation and spiritual wisdom can lead to significant societal and individual advancements. Ajay’s work demonstrates how technological tools like the Simputer can empower communities, while spiritual practices from the Art of Living enhance personal growth and leadership skills.
- Leadership Through Connection: Effective leadership extends beyond technical expertise to include the ability to connect with people on a human level. Ajay's transition from technical roles to influential positions at the World Bank illustrates the importance of developing interpersonal relationships to enact meaningful change.
- Personal Transformation as a Catalyst for Global Change: Change begins within. Ajay advocates for personal development as a precursor to societal improvement. His journey underscores that by cultivating qualities such as awareness, belongingness, and commitment, individuals can make a substantial impact on the world.
- Empowerment Through Education and Empathy: Ajay’s passion for education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable communities highlights the need for initiatives that provide both tools and understanding. His efforts in teaching and leading programs that foster resilience and interconnectedness advocate for an empathetic approach to global challenges.
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John Mackey's evolution from starting a small vegetarian store to being the CEO of Whole Foods illustrates the transformative power of conscious leadership and ethical business practices. His journey, fueled by personal transformation and dedication to health-conscious living, led to the creation of a $13.7 billion company that upheld strong values even after merging with Amazon. Businesses can thrive while positively impacting the community and environment through sustainable and ethical practices.
John Powell Mackey is an American businessman and writer. He is the co-founder of Whole Foods Market and was the CEO of the company from its inception in 1980 until 2022. Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003, he is one of the most influential advocates in the movement for organic food.
Key Takeaways
- The Importance of a Purpose-Driven Business: John Mackey emphasizes that your business needs a purpose beyond profit. Whole Foods was built not just to sell organic food but to nourish people and the planet, attracting customers and employees who shared these values.
- Adapting Business Practices for Growth: Strategic decisions were made to adapt Whole Foods' business model by expanding product offerings and becoming less rigid in their product mix, which was crucial for scaling up the business and appealing to a broader customer base.
- Maintaining Core Values Amidst Growth: Even as Whole Foods expanded, Mackey and his team maintained strict quality standards, refusing to sell artificial ingredients and setting high standards for meat and produce. This commitment to quality helped differentiate Whole Foods from other supermarkets and maintained its brand integrity.
- Cultural Impact on Employee Retention and Morale: The culture at Whole Foods, driven by core values and mutual respect, contributed significantly to high employee retention rates. Mackey believes that providing a workplace where employees feel appreciated and purposeful is essential for sustaining a successful business.
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General Gregg Martin's story in the Military with bipolar disorder illustrates how mental illness, while challenging, can be managed with proper understanding and treatment. Through medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, Martin regained control over his mental health after years of undiagnosed hyperthymia and mania. Those with bipolar disorder can live fulfilling lives.
Gregg F. Martin, PhD, is a retired Major General of the US Army with a distinguished 36-year career. A West Point graduate with advanced degrees from MIT and war colleges, Martin held numerous high-ranking positions, including President of the National Defense University. He commanded troops in Iraq and served in various leadership roles throughout his career.
Diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1 in 2014, Martin has since become an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, particularly within the military community. He shares his experiences through his book "Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness" and public speaking engagements, working to reduce stigma and improve support for those facing mental health challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Martin explains bipolar disorder as a mood disorder characterized by cycles of mania and depression. He describes his experiences with both states, including periods of extreme productivity and creativity during mania, followed by debilitating depression.
- Crisis and Diagnosis: Martin's bipolar disorder fully manifested while he was president of the National Defense University, leading to erratic behavior and his eventual removal from the position. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1 in 2014, at the age of 58.
- Recovery and Management: Martin's recovery involved finding the right medication, undergoing therapy, and adopting a healthy lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of having a purpose, supportive relationships, and maintaining a structured routine.
- Mental Health in the Military: Through his book "Bipolar General" and public speaking, Martin works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly in the military. He advocates for better understanding and support for those with mental health issues.
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Psychitecture enables us to design our minds for optimal functioning and well-being. Through metacognition and mindfulness, we can identify and reshape cognitive biases, emotional reactions, and behavioral patterns. This process involves examining our core values, cultivating personal virtues, and aligning our actions with our deepest strengths. We can navigate depression, enhance self-esteem, and ultimately create a more fulfilling and authentic life experience.
Ryan A Bush is a thinker and designer focused on building better systems, better people, and a better future. As founder of Designing the Mind, his central purpose is to provide wisdom education and integrate the insights of ancient and modern thinkers to form a new vision for psychological growth and self-mastery.
Key Takeaways
- Design Your Mind: The concept of "psychitecture" or designing one's mind involves examining and consciously shaping mental habits, emotional reactions, and cognitive biases to improve psychological well-being and performance.
- Metacognition vs. Mindfulness: Metacognition (thinking about thinking) and mindfulness (observing thoughts without judgment) are important for understanding and redesigning the mind.
- The Evolutionary Perspective on Depression: Depression may be an evolutionary mechanism related to self-esteem and social standing, and how understanding this can help in addressing mental health issues.
- Virtues Over Abstract Purpose: You become who you are by identifying your strengths and virtues, rather than pursuing a predetermined notion of success or happiness. Focusing on cultivating personal virtues and strengths may be more beneficial than searching for an abstract sense of purpose.
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Gratitude and inner work challenge us to explore beyond ego-centric thinking and embrace a more expansive mindset. By confronting our fears and shifting our language to align with life's infinite possibilities, we can transform our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
Sohale Sizar is a visionary entrepreneur, musician, and writer dedicated to empowering individuals through technology, education, and spirituality. With an MBA from Stanford and a background in Government from Georgetown University, Sohale has founded four education-focused digital ventures, including the Bring on the Books Foundation, impacting the lives of millions. He has also consulted for Fortune 500 companies on digital product strategy and launch.
Key Takeaways
- The Power of Gratitude: Gratitude is a transformative practice that goes beyond writing in a journal. It is a mindset shift that allows us to appreciate the awesomeness in every moment, leading to increased happiness, better sleep, reduced anxiety, and improved overall well-being.
- Letting Go of Fear: Fear is resistance to life, stemming from our ego-based identity structures. By letting go of these structures and aligning with the abundant possibilities of life, we can reduce fear and allow life to flow through us more freely, embracing the infinite potential that surrounds us.
- Language Shapes Reality: Our language plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. Scarcity-oriented language, pervasive in our society, reinforces fear and limiting beliefs. By shifting toward language that aligns with gratitude and abundance, we can reframe our perspective and tap into the limitless potential of life.
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Ancient wisdom traditions, such as Zen Buddhism, offer valuable insights for navigating the challenges of modern life. By incorporating practices like stillness, contemplation, and self-inquiry, we can gain a deeper understanding of our true nature and cultivate the courage to live life on our own terms, even if it means going against societal conditioning.
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Posthumanism invites us to think beyond human-centric thinking and embrace a more inclusive, interconnected worldview. By confronting cultural challenges and seizing opportunities in life's unexpected disruptions, we can transform our understanding of the world and our role within it.
Dr. Bayo Akomolafe is a philosopher, psychologist, and professor from Nigeria. He is the Chief Curator of The Emergence Network and host of the online course, 'We Will Dance with Mountains'. Dr. Akomolafe's work explores themes of post-humanism, decolonization, and the deconstruction of conventional Western paradigms. He seeks to challenge and reframe dominant narratives around human supremacy, individualism, and progress.
- What Is Post-Humanism? Post-humanism is a philosophical perspective that seeks to de-center the human as the sole source of importance and beauty in the world. It recognizes the significance of other beings and the interconnectedness of all life, inviting us to embrace a more holistic view of the world and our place within it.
- Cracks Are Opportunities: “Cracks" are disturbances or disruptions in our conventional ways of thinking and being. These cracks serve as openings for new ideas, dialogues, and ways of engaging with the world to emerge. We can challenge dominant narratives and explore alternative perspectives by embracing these disruptions.
- Reframing Your Relationship With the World: Recognize that you are a part of the world you aim to protect, rather than separate from it. This reframing encourages us to cultivate humility and a sense of stewardship, understanding that we are in service to the Earth and all its inhabitants.
- Embracing Diversity and Alternative Ways of Knowing: Post-humanism invites us to value and engage with diverse perspectives. By embracing alternative ways of knowing and being, we can enrich our understanding of the world and foster more inclusive and ecologically attuned approaches to the challenges we face.
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There is a surprising factor that limits your leadership potential – Unresolved trauma. Trauma is a disruption of the patterns our brains trust to navigate life.
Dr.Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist who completed her clinical training at a consortium of Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. She has nearly two decades of experience studying the connection between our brains and our behavior. Dr. DiGangi has worked with leaders at the White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and US Special Forces. Her understanding of stress, trauma, and resilience is also informed by her work in international development and humanitarian aid, where she served some of the world's most vulnerable communities. The founder of NeuroHealth Partners, a neuropsychology-based consultancy, DiGangi shows people—at work and at home—how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives.
Key Takeaways
- The Brain’s Role: The brain is fundamentally a pattern detection machine, moving us through life largely unconsciously based on past memories and experiences.
- Trauma Shatters Patterns: Trauma is defined as the violent shattering of expected patterns, causing confusion because it disrupts the brain's meaning-making process. The pain of trauma lies not so much in what happened, but in our response to it - the belief that we are never safe again or can never trust again.
- Suppressing Emotions Clogs the Nervous System: When we avoid feeling painful emotions, we "shove them down" repeatedly, leading to a lifetime of a clogged emotional pipe or nervous system.
- Leaders are Limited by Unresolved Trauma: A leader's primary limitation is their inability to see and deal with their past traumas. Childhood survival strategies that were once adaptive can constrain adult leadership.
- Trust is the Antidote to Uncertainty: The brain is allergic to uncertainty, but seeking external certainty only breeds more anxiety. The opposite of uncertainty is not certainty but surrender and trust.
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Brian Hite, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in performance, psychology, and coaching. He has a rich background as a stuntman and coordinator in film and TV, an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University, and a performance psychology consultant for the U.S. Army. He holds a Bachelor's in Psychology, a Master's in Sport Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, along with certifications as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Certified Leadership Coach, and Certified Executive Coach. Brian founded Begin Again Performance Psychology to enhance the mental strength and well-being of athletes, performers, and business leaders.
Key Takeaways
- The Four Phases of Performance: Brian breaks down performance into before, right before, during, and after phases. Mastering the "right before" phase, when emotions and energy can spiral, is crucial for success.
- Achieving the Ideal Performance State: Brian uses breath control, progressive muscle relaxation, mental imagery, and attentional focus on the first 2 seconds of the task to get into the zone or "bubble."
- Nervousness and Excitement are Physiologically the Same: The difference lies in perceiving the situation as a threat or challenge. Framing the energy positively allows you to use it to your benefit.
- Eastern Philosophy and Western Psychology Overlap: Both emphasize the mind-body connection and achieving optimal mental states. Embracing this connection can lead to more flow experiences.
- Three Keys to Personal Change: Develop self-awareness of thoughts, emotions and their influence. Accept current reality. Take self-regulatory action to make positive changes.
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Jean Gomes is an author, researcher, and consultant focused on the science of mindset. He studied neuroscience before transitioning into consultancy, where he works with global corporations to transform leaders through mindset training. He is the founder of Outside, a company that offers programs like More Human, which aims to address issues of depletion, defensiveness, and disconnection by building mindsets of well-being through simple practices.
Key Takeaways
- The Connection of Neuroscience and Mindset: Your brain is a "prediction machine" and emotions provide valuable information to help navigate uncertainty.
- Fixed vs Growth Mindsets: Purely behavioral approaches to change your mindset is limited. Jean emphasizes the importance of building self-awareness of underlying assumptions and emotional responses.
- Negative Emotions are Important: They keep us alive and indicate core needs that aren't being met. Understanding them provides actionable information.
- The Problem with a “Sacrifice” Mindset: Having a “Sufficiency Mindset,” that priorities meeting your needs enables greater creativity and innovation.
- Wellbeing Through Simple Practices: Outside and Jean’s More Human program aims to address issues of depletion, defensiveness, and disconnection by building interoceptive awareness through daily consistent practices.
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Neha Sangwan, MD, is the founder and CEO of Intuitive Intelligence and co-founder of the Conscious Business Leadership Academy (CBLA), which partners with CEOs on implementing the principles of Conscious Capitalism in their organizations. She earned a BS in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Michigan State University and worked as a manufacturing engineer for Motorola before getting a medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Dr. Sangwan is nationally certified by the International Federation of Coaches and serves on the faculty of the Center of Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC.
Key Takeaways
- Burnout as a Wake-Up Call: Burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a wake-up call. Recognize when your personal and professional lives are out of balance due to unsustainable practices like overwork and neglect of health.
- Need for Conscious Upgrading: Upgrade your consciousness to better cope with the modern world's demands. This involves improving our ability to manage stress and enhance our internal resilience through mindfulness and self-awareness.
- Alignment with Biology: We must align our lifestyles and work habits with our biological needs. This includes acknowledging the natural cycles of exertion and rest, which are often ignored in a productivity-focused culture.
- Holistic Approach to Health: Dr. Sangwan advocates for a holistic approach to handling stress and burnout, which includes addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of an individual's well-being are nurtured.
- Empowering Individual Change: You have the power and ability to manage burnout. Take proactive steps to understand and mitigate your stressors, rather than relying solely on external changes in the workplace or broader economic systems.
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Justin Wren is a humanitarian, author, journalist, former MMA fighter, and founder of the Fight for the Forgotten charity. After overcoming depression and addiction early in his MMA career, Justin embarked on a life-changing journey with the Mbuti Pygmy people of the Congo Basin rainforest. Inspired by a transformative vision, he founded Fight for the Forgotten to combat the global water crisis and expand its impact to serve the Batwa Pygmies of Uganda.
Key Takeaways
- The Essentials: Personal practices, such as meditation, gratitude, and spending quality time with loved ones, are essential for maintaining a positive mindset and cultivating self-mastery.
- Overcoming Depression and Addiction: Purpose-driven service can be a powerful tool for personal transformation and healing, as demonstrated by Justin's journey from overcoming depression and addiction to founding Fight for the Forgotten.
- Empowering Communities: Providing tools, knowledge, and resources to develop sustainable livelihoods is a more effective approach to creating lasting change than short-term, unsustainable aid.
- Sustainability and Rainforests: Rainforests play a critical role in maintaining the Earth's ecological balance, and indigenous people, such as the Mbuti Pygmies, are essential stewards of these ecosystems.
- How to Create Lasting Change: Collaboration between nonprofits and NGOs is crucial for creating a more significant impact and addressing complex global challenges, such as the water crisis and the displacement of indigenous communities.
- It All Starts Within: Loving oneself and cultivating self-mastery is essential for being able to serve others effectively and create meaningful change in the world.
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Colt Balok, born in Tijuana, Mexico, and adopted at age two, grew up in San Diego among thirteen siblings. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2012 and in 2018, launched "The Colt Balok Show," an international talk show with over 1.3 million followers. The show, which Balok hosts and produces, focuses on love and human connection and features a mix of public figures and everyday individuals. Balok serves on the boards of the New Mexico Heart Gallery Foundation and the National Guard Youth Challenge Foundation.
Key Takeaways:
- Choice in Perspective: Colt highlights how individuals have the power to choose their perspective and reaction to various life situations. He references a story about a monk who turns a mundane task into a spiritually enriching experience, illustrating that happiness and contentment are often a matter of choice rather than circumstance.
- Therapeutic Value of Mundane Tasks: Seemingly mundane or arduous tasks, such as washing dishes or manual labor, can be therapeutic. These tasks allow for mental relaxation and can be a form of meditative practice, helping individuals find peace in the simplicity of the activity.
- Impact of Attitude on Daily Life: One’s attitude towards everyday tasks can significantly affect one's mental health and happiness. Viewing chores as opportunities for mindfulness and growth rather than burdens can profoundly impact one's quality of life.
- Personal Growth Through Routine Tasks: Routine tasks can contribute to personal growth by fostering patience, resilience, and a positive attitude. This mindset can transform routine or challenging tasks into opportunities for personal development.
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Dr. Sukhi Muker, an award-winning doctor, author, and ultra-endurance athlete, transformed his life from a troubled youth involved in crime and drugs to a respected thought leader. He dedicated over 20 years to studying universal laws impacting health, happiness, and abundance, exploring over 200 disciplines and 1000 texts. Driven by a passion to merge science and spirituality, Dr. Muker empowers others to lead authentic and powerful lives. Renowned for his charismatic speaking style, he inspires audiences in personal and professional growth. On October 18th, he will launch his new book, "Beyond Body, Beyond Mind," which addresses overcoming uncertainty and achieving dreams.
Key Takeaways:
- Nurturing the Adaptive Nervous System: The nervous system is a learning technology that wants to learn, grow, evolve, and adapt. By cultivating and nurturing the intelligence and life force within us, we can maximize our health and life potential.
- Prioritizing Growth and Integration: Suffering is optional, and the greatest growth occurs right at the edge of our comfort zone. By prioritizing rest, healing, and integrating our experiences, we can move our nervous system into greater coherence and adapt more effectively.
- Consciousness and Whole Mind: Consciousness streams through our body-mind machines, interacting with matter and the biological intelligence of the body, creating an integrated whole mind that includes the brain, enteric nervous system, gut mind, and heart-mind.
- Expanding Consciousness, Limitless Potential: There are no limitations in matter, only limitations in consciousness. By expanding our consciousness and making the subconscious conscious, we can grow and evolve as human beings.
- Uniqueness, Purpose, and Evolution: Each person is unique and has a distinct purpose to fulfill in this world. By giving our unique verse and song to the world, we can contribute to the evolution of humanity and ourselves.
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Josh Dech is a holistic nutritionist and gut health expert whose career began uniquely—as a paramedic in rural Newfoundland. Witnessing the limitations of conventional medicine in fostering genuine health improvement led him to transition into personal training and ultimately to specialize in holistic nutrition. Josh's deep dive into the complexities of gut health has positioned him as a leading voice in understanding its critical role in overall well-being, immune function, and mental health. Through his popular podcast, "Reversible: The Ultimate Gut Health Podcast," he shares cutting-edge insights and practical advice, empowering listeners to take control of their health through the lens of gut wellness.
Key Takeaways:
- The Critical Role of Gut Health: Gut health is pivotal for overall well-being, influencing everything from mental health to immune function, and is central to managing physical and psychological conditions effectively.
- Role of Inflammation: Inflammation acts as both a protective and a harmful physiological process within the body, and its dual role in both helping the body heal and potentially leading to chronic health issues when uncontrolled.
- Gut Bacteria and Mental Health: Gut bacteria and mental health are connected. Imbalances in gut microbiota can affect mental health conditions like anxiety and depression due to neurotransmitter interactions.
- The Impact of Lifestyle on Gut Health: Your lifestyle choices impact your gut health. Diet, exercise, and exposure to different environments, can support or hinder gut microbiome balance.
- Understanding Beneficial Bacteria: Probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics have different roles and impacts in maintaining a balanced gut ecosystem. It’s important to foster beneficial bacterial activities for health.
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Marc Lesser is a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader, and executive coach. He is known for his engaging, experiential presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and training. He is the author of 5 books, including Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives, and CEO of ZBA Associates, an executive development and leadership consulting company. His podcast Zen Bones: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times features cutting-edge interviews, supportive tools for creating more meaningful work, and potent mindfulness practices to develop yourself, influence your organization, and change the world.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Zen for Leadership and Personal Growth: Zen practice and meditation offer valuable tools for developing concentration, mindfulness, and compassion, which are essential for effective leadership and personal growth.
- Mindfulness-Based EQ: Integrating mindfulness-based emotional intelligence with meditation practices can enhance communication, trust, and alignment within organizations.
- Shedding Mental Barriers: Recognizing and letting go of resistance and unhelpful mental models is crucial for personal and professional growth.
- Balancing Compassion and Accountability: Compassionate accountability, which balances performance and results with trust and empathy, is a key concept for creating effective and harmonious workplaces.
- Nurturing Inner Growth: Cultivating self-awareness, curiosity, and the willingness to face difficulties head-on is essential for personal and professional development.
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Through embodiment practices and trauma education, you can reconnect your body and mind, heal from trauma, manage stress, and enhance overall well-being, while tailoring these practices to your unique needs and experiences.
Mark Walsh, known as "Mr. Embodiment," is an author, podcaster, and founder of the Embodied Facilitator Course. He has trained over 2000 embodiment coaches in more than 40 countries and recently established saneukraine.org, a charity providing trauma and embodiment training in Ukraine. With a background in psychology, martial arts, yoga, and various other disciplines, Mark has taught in diverse settings, from corporate environments to war zones, and has entertained audiences of all ages.
Key Takeaways:
- Embodiment for Trauma Healing: Embodiment practices, such as trauma education and trauma first aid techniques, are crucial for healing trauma, particularly in war-torn areas like Ukraine.
- The Importance of Movement and Body Awareness: Moving the body, especially with awareness through practices like yoga, conscious dance, and martial arts, is essential for stress management, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being.
- Trauma's Impact on the Body: Trauma can cause a disconnection between the body and mind, leading to chronic stress, health issues, and reduced empathy. Embodiment practices help reconnect the body and mind.
- Tailoring Embodiment Practices: Embodiment practices should be tailored to an individual's needs, experiences, and goals, whether they are a soldier, business person, or yoga practitioner, to maximize their effectiveness.
- The Accessibility of Wisdom: Despite the challenges in the world, we live in a unique time where wisdom traditions and practices are more accessible than ever through podcasts, books, and online resources.
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Meta-Ideological Politics can help people with different beliefs understand each other better and work together to solve problems in new ways.
Ryan Nakade is a trained mediator and facilitator who works with various organizations to bridge divides and build resilient communities. He serves as a facilitator for the Department of Human Services family decision cases, Board Vice President of the Oregon Mediation Association, and an advisory committee member for the Beaverton Center for Mediation and Dialogue. In his spare time, he studies politics, philosophy, and complex systems, and is developing a new style of politics called Meta-Ideological Politics to transcend polarization and partisanship.
Key Takeaways:
- Extremism Defined: Extremism is an ideology predicated on taking hostile action or violence towards any group that you don't like, not just believing in certain ideas.
- The Spread of Contagious Violence: Contagious violence spreads through cycles of retaliation, with social media amplifying polarization by promoting inflammatory content.
- Applying Integral Theory to Ideological Perspectives: Integral theory and stage development models provide a framework for understanding different ideological perspectives and fostering more inclusive discussions.
- The Promise of Meta-Ideological Politics: Meta-Ideological Politics encourages reflection on ideologies from a meta-perspective, integrating diverse viewpoints and transcending limitations of traditional political thinking.
- Reinterpreting Old Ideas Through New Frameworks: Reinterpreting and rereading old ideas through new frameworks, such as complexity science, can lead to novel insights and solutions to societal challenges.
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Psychedelics, when used responsibly and in the right context, have the potential to catalyze profound healing and personal transformation by quieting the default mode network, allowing new neural connections to form, and providing fresh perspectives on entrenched patterns of thought and behavior.
Matt Zemon, MSc, is a passionate advocate for the responsible use of psychedelics, drawing on his Master's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King's College London. As an entrepreneur and author of the Amazon Best-Seller "Psychedelics for Everyone," Matt has co-founded various companies in the wellbeing sector, including HAPPŸŸ, Psychable, and Take2Minutes, all aimed at helping individuals navigate the challenging terrain of psychedelic experiences and improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Key Takeaways:
- Quieting the Default Mode Network: Psychedelics can quiet the default mode network, reducing anxiety and rumination, while allowing new neural connections to form. This enables fresh perspectives and the release of limiting patterns.
- Set, Setting, and Source: Set, setting, and source are critical - your mindset, the environment, and the quality/purity of the medicine. An experienced facilitator and a safe, supportive container are essential.
- Properties of Different Psychedelics: Different psychedelics have unique properties - MDMA is heart-opening and good for processing trauma, psilocybin fosters a sense of interconnectedness, and 5-MeO-DMT can induce a transcendent non-dual experience.
- Progressive Psychedelic Journeys: Multi-day, multi-medicine retreats allow for a progressive journey, with time for preparation and integration. The medical and ceremonial approaches each have valuable aspects to incorporate.
- Catalyzing Healing and Transformation: While not without risks, when used responsibly, psychedelics show great promise for treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction and end-of-life distress by catalyzing lasting healing and transformation.
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To achieve your full potential, you need to balance time in the performance zone with time in the learning zone. Eduardo Briceño is a globally renowned keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who has captivated audiences with his insights on continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance. His TED and TEDx talks have garnered over nine million views, while his book, "The Performance Paradox," has been praised as a groundbreaking work in the field of management. With a diverse background spanning venture capital, investment banking, and education, Eduardo brings a wealth of experience to his work, guiding some of the world's leading companies in developing cultures of excellence. His passion for lifelong learning and his ability to ignite eureka moments in others make him a sought-after thought leader in the business world.
Key Takeaways:
Performance vs. Learning Zones: To grow and reach new levels, we need to balance time in the performance zone (executing as well as we currently can) with time in the learning zone (deliberately practicing skills and stretching beyond our comfort zone).
Growth Mindset: Cultivating a growth mindset - the belief that we can improve our abilities through effective effort - is key to motivation, resilience and achievement. We also need to know how to change and have a strong sense of purpose.
Creating Growth Cultures: Leaders can transform their teams and organizations by fostering a learning culture. This requires modeling growth behaviors, providing resources and support, and aligning systems around improvement.
Productivity Paradox: Focusing relentlessly on productivity can backfire. Building in time for exploration, reflection and recovery actually fuels better performance in the long-run. Declutter to focus on what matters most.
Transcending Positionality: To solve our biggest challenges, we must be willing to question our assumptions, engage with different perspectives, and iteratively test solutions. Staying stuck in fixed positions limits progress.
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The stories that you hear about the border from mainstream media might not be showing the full picture. If you want to know what’s really going on, it’s often best to go directly to the source.
Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is an Army veteran and former Border Patrol agent who served three combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 2009. In recent years, Vargas discovered passions for screenwriting and acting, landing a major role on FX's "Mayans M.C.". Today, Vargas continues serving in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant First Class. When not on duty, he runs Light the Fuse, Beteran, and enjoys staying active through Brazilian jiu-jitsu while being a dedicated husband and father to his eight children in Dallas, Texas.
Key Takeaways:
- Border Patrol's Role: Border Patrol agents play a critical yet underappreciated role as patriotic defenders keeping America's borders secure and serving as the first line of defense against terrorist threats. Their importance for national security is immense.
- Reality vs Perception: There are major gaps between the reality of a Border Patrol agent's daily duties and life on the frontlines versus the public's perception shaped by misinformation and politicization. Vargas wrote his book to close these gaps.
- Policy Impacts: Flawed policies and incentives exacerbated the border crisis, overflowing resources and limiting agents' capabilities despite their best efforts. Resolving issues requires multilayered policy changes.
- Ranger Combat Tours: Vargas brings unique experience from serving three combat tours as a U.S. Army Ranger. This firsthand experience of being on the frontlines against terrorist threats shaped his perspective on defending America's borders.
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As an entrepreneur, the first step to destruction is to worry about what other people think about you.
Marsha Stone(@Marsha Stone) is a powerhouse that believes addiction can be overcome through support, healing, and integration. She is the CEO and founder of Foundation Stone, pioneering specialized programs for mental health and addiction nationwide.
“ If you are true, if you're brave, if you're willing to speak out, if you have courage, and you're honest, you can make a difference." -Marsha Stone
Key Takeaways:
- Confidence and Perspective: Confidence enables bold decision-making and is crucial for navigating business uncertainties. Perspective-taking fosters adaptability by understanding diverse viewpoints and market trends. Together, they drive innovation and long-term success in entrepreneurship.
- Top Qualities for Business: Timeliness, accountability, and a Socratic approach to questioning are vital for fostering a productive and accountable work environment. Vertical development is essential for leaders who want to guide the way in today's paradigm.
- Personal Relationships in Business: Nepotism and personal relationships can coexist with professionalism when individuals maintain focus on business matters during work discussions. Firm boundaries and thoughtful agreements help navigate interpersonal relationships at work.
- No Regret Attitude: Effective leadership embraces a "no regrets" mindset, prioritizing learning and growth from mistakes to foster resilience and innovation. By cultivating this philosophy, leaders create an environment of continuous improvement and fearlessness in pursuing ambitious goals.
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Deep work involves confronting the shadow confronting the darkness. That's where our most extraordinary power and greatest resilience come from.
Psychedelic coach, entrepreneur, and advocate for safe psychedelic practices Paul Austin(@PaulAustin3w) shares his in-depth knowledge of how different medicines can help us heal and transform.
" I think entrepreneurship is art. Are we creating with precision, beauty, and an artistic kind of good sense and integrity? We really should be aiming to do things at the highest, most excellent level." -Paul Austin
Key Takeaways:
- MicroDose: Navigating everyday reality with microdosing offers a subtle shift in perception where one may notice a slight alteration in consciousness without losing track of time or reality. Individuals can maintain precision, awareness, and understanding, effectively navigating their daily lives.
- Psychedelics' Differential Impact on the Brain: LSD primarily affects the dopaminergic system, enhancing focus, attention, and motivation. In contrast, psilocybin mainly targets the serotonergic system, promoting feelings of presence, somatics, and contentment. Understanding these differences is crucial in harnessing the benefits of each substance.
- Psychedelics and Building Resilience: When approached with intention, guidance, and responsibility, psychedelics serve as powerful tools for fostering resilience and aiding individuals in learning, growing, and adapting while facilitating profound personal development. With clear purpose and intentionality, psychedelics can positively impact countless individuals.
- 3rd Wave Psychedelics: Emerging Frontiers: The "third wave" of psychedelics represents an evolving era characterized by refined approaches, advanced research, and mainstream integration. This phase emphasizes responsible usage, therapeutic applications, and cultural acceptance. As the movement progresses, it promises further insights into the therapeutic potential and societal implications of psychedelics.
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You can't control what people do to you. You can only control how you react to how people treat you.
Author, senior executive, and educator Errol L. Pierre(@Errol L. Pierre) brings a wealth of experience, insight, and leadership, discussing mentorship, work ethic, and climbing the corporate mountain as a professional of color.
"Have the courage to make a million mistakes and the wisdom not to make the same mistake a million times." -Errol L. Pierre
Key Takeaways:
- Optimal Performance Strategy: Execute tasks with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. Wholehearted dedication to each endeavor maximizes the potential for success and fulfillment. Opportunities present themselves in the synchronicity of life.
- Strategic Interaction Approach: Adopt a professional mindset akin to "One Day, One Life." Treat every daily interaction as if it were an interview, promoting attentiveness and respect for meaningful connections. Show up as your best each day and prepare for the best possible outcome in all your interactions.
- Cultural Awareness for Harmony: Acknowledge that societal divisiveness often stems from limited exposure to diverse cultures. Foster unity by actively seeking to understand and appreciate different cultural perspectives. Regardless of who we are, we all have biases; this is an important distinction when engaging in and facilitating complex discussions.
- Learning through Errors: View mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. Making a diverse array of mistakes can lead to a wealth of knowledge and increased intelligence. However, repetitive errors without adaptation require corrective action to ensure continued growth and success.
- Mentorship Principle: A genuine mentor facilitates the journey of individuals in discovering their true selves. Acting as a guide and shepherd, a mentor provides support without giving answers. Like bowling bumpers, mentors offer nudges and guidance, encouraging mentees to navigate their personal growth paths. The focus lies on answering questions, reminding them of guiding principles, and gently steering them towards self-discovery and industry expectations.
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Finding the root of what we genuinely believe is the doorway to living the life we know is possible.
Inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author Shelly Lefkoe (@Shelly Lefkoe) has proven what we believe creates our experience. She has cracked the code to empower and free people to live the life of their dreams by changing their thoughts.
"Behavior follows beliefs." - Shelly Lefkoe
Key Takeaways:
- Corporate Culture: Corporate culture is often shaped by the collective beliefs of its members, mirroring the individual beliefs that people hold in their personal lives. Understanding this parallel can shed light on organizational behavior and decision-making dynamics.
- Impact of Beliefs on Entrepreneurship: In the realm of entrepreneurship, success hinges on maintaining a potent mindset and executing decisive actions. Acknowledging and dismantling limiting beliefs is pivotal to surmounting hurdles and attaining business objectives. For an entrepreneur, faith in one's ideas serves as the linchpin determining the trajectory toward triumph or defeat.
- Personal Transformation: By eliminating limiting beliefs, individuals can undergo transformative journeys by challenging and reshaping their belief systems. This process can unlock untapped potential and lead to profound changes in various areas of life.
- Social Implications of Making Change: Beyond individual benefits, the ripple effects of belief transformation extend to broader societal issues. By addressing deeply ingrained beliefs, such as those contributing to crime or conflict, there's potential for fostering positive social change and building more harmonious communities.
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Treating a disease is a fight for your life. And if you're not willing to do anything to stay alive, you probably won't.
A trailblazer in integrative medicine, Dr. Christian Issels (@Issels.com) is known for crafting personalized treatment programs to empower those facing cancer, immune disorders, and degenerative diseases. Unleashing innovative approaches, Dr. Issels brings hope and healing to the forefront of medical care.
"Anything in a box or in a can, don't eat." -Christian Issels
Key Takeaways:
- Vital Lifestyle Choices: Optimal health hinges on a lifestyle that prevents diseases. Prioritize a balanced diet supporting liver function, reduce sugar intake, stay hydrated, and supplement wisely for comprehensive nutritional support.
- Disease Defense: Mastering low inflammation is crucial for preventing diseases like cancer, heart issues, and autoimmune disorders. Prioritize proper sleep, exercise regularly, and adopt an anti-inflammatory diet to significantly lower health risks.
- Adrenal Support for Immune Resilience: Ensure optimal adrenal function for a robust immune system. Embrace a low-stress lifestyle and reduce or cut out alcohol, sugar, and caffeine to support your adrenals and enhance overall immune function.
- EMF Awareness: Understand the impact of EMFs on cellular energy balance. EMFs alter cell fields, posing a significant threat. Addressing this imbalance is crucial, as disease manifests when cellular energy is disrupted.
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What's cool about being in the CIA is that you can take any training you want, even if it's not your specific job. They want you to have a diverse background in your training.
Learn how to properly bribe an international police officer from former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author Jason Hanson(@SpyEscape) as he joins Mark in a conversation on the spy secrets that can save lives.
"I always tell people too, like, let me tell you how to bribe the police overseas because you may need this depending on where you go." - Jason Hanson
Key Takeaways:
- Deep State: The actual deep state is not the president of the United States. It's not some Senator. The deep state in the government is the middle manager, the ones not doing their jobs but can't get fired due to their level of security clearance. Ultimately, the deep state is the bureaucracy of the government organizations.
- SDR(Surveillance Detection Route): Pretend you are a spy and will attend a meeting in Russia with your asset. When you leave your hotel for the meeting, you do not go directly to the location in case you are being followed. First, you go to the grocery store, a coffee shop, and a gas station. Once you have hit all those different places while running surveillance, you can see if you're being followed in five minutes.
- Situational Awareness: It is proven that when you come under stress, you lose 50% of your IQ, so your IQ is not functioning well in a crisis situation. People need to be aware that that's what the stress response does; it literally sucks your brain, there is a good chance you will go into tunnel vision. In times of duress, your response rises to your training level.
- Home Defense Plan: Everyone should have a home defense plan. One simple and effective strategy is to grab a flashlight, open your gun safe, grab the gun, and go take care of the intruder. It shouldn't be much more complicated than that.
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It's a complex world. We're diving in and out of chaos; leaders need tools suitable to this complexity.
Bringing Zen into the boardroom and classroom, seasoned leader, educator, and author Eric Kaufmann (@Eric Kaufmann)brings his three decades of conscious leadership practices to discuss ego, integration, and purpose.
"The work of a conscious leader is a place where an unrelenting commitment to results combines with an unyielding regard for spirit. " - Eric Kaufmann
Key Takeaways:
- Ego-myopia: Transcending ego-myopia demands practice, awareness, and unwavering commitment. Expert Eric Kaufmann identifies three fundamental human needs: the craving to be right, to be liked, and to possess might. Leaders must undergo emotional maturation and pursue vertical development to effectively dismantle the ego, enabling them to engage and operate from the realms of wisdom, love, and power.
- Humility: Humility is to be grounded, of the earth, and fundamentally human. Humility is not a skill to acquire but a state to embody. Grounded in the essence of humanity, it signifies acknowledging equality with others, standing eye to eye and shoulder to shoulder without claiming superiority or inferiority.
- Showing and Opening Up: In leadership, embracing Ken Wilbur's Integral theory involves the imperative to wake up, grow up, clean up, and, notably, show up. Central to this is opening up, a vital aspect of awakening to the present moment, integrating past experiences and fostering genuine connection. Opening up entails engaging the heart, enabling leaders to perceive situations from diverse perspectives with discernment and detachment.
- Conscious Leadership: A transformative journey from self-centeredness to life-centeredness. Our identities become more porous as we evolve, shifting from a singular focus to embracing multifaceted versions of ourselves. In navigating today's complex world, characterized by agility and innovation, leaders succeed in transcending ego-driven resistance, fostering a more porous and spacious mindset that enables adaptability, innovation, and compassionate collaboration.
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Forget the things behind and press on toward the things that lie ahead.
As a visionary in the industry, Cristobal Krusen's(@Cristobal Krusen) contributions have left an indelible mark on the film world. His work is renowned for the unique blend of emotion, intellect, and aesthetics that define his storytelling prowess. His latest semi-autobiographical film, "Let Me Have My Son," explores the impacts of how love and family can support those who live with mental illness.
"I had this desire to know if there was something more than just the physical reality."
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Key Takeaways:
Screenwriting: Screenwriting is considered a distinct art form, demanding creativity, storytelling, and a deep understanding of how the words will become images. While there are established guidelines for writing screenplays, experienced writers often break the rules to express their artistic eye and engage audiences visually, emotionally, and viscerally.
Being Born Again: The journey from a state of agnosticism to a spiritual awakening, described as being "born again," offers a fresh perspective on life, relationships, and personal growth. This spiritual rebirth includes a new outlook on dreams, experiences, and relationships, perceived with different eyes and orientations. Faith is significant for forgiveness towards oneself and others as a powerful component of spiritual transformation, enabling individuals to move forward with newfound understanding and compassion.
Mental Health Awareness & Challenges: Krusen's recent semi-autobiographical film, "Let Me Have My Son," is a powerful look at how art can be used to raise awareness regarding global issues like mental health struggles. Mental health issues need to be addressed and destigmatized for the sake of humanity on a worldwide scale. The impact of mental health on the homeless, family, and other institutions is glaring as we transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Being vulnerable and embracing uncertainty are all components of healthy, trusting relationships.
Trust forms the bedrock for cultivating robust connections and envisioning a more promising tomorrow. Join us on this transformative journey with Darryl Stickel(@Trust Unlimited), a prolific author, seasoned expert, and dedicated educator, as we explore the keys to exceptional leadership in an uncertain world.
"Trust is a willingness to be vulnerable, when we can't completely predict how someone else is going to behave." - Darryl Stickel
Key Takeaways:
- Physiological Safety & Trust: A crucial element in high-functioning environments is a direct consequence of elevated levels of trust. How we trust is intertwined with our perception of uncertainty and vulnerability, where the latter equates to perceived risk. In the early stages of relationships, when uncertainty is high, our tolerance for vulnerability is limited, governed by a specific risk threshold. As relationships mature and uncertainty diminishes, the scope of vulnerability we can endure expands, fostering a deeper level of trust.
- 3 Key Levers of Trust: Benevolence, integrity, and ability collectively form one triad of trust, underpinning the foundation of reliable interpersonal connections. Genuine care for others' well-being (benevolence), consistent alignment with one's values (integrity), and demonstrated competence (ability) collectively cultivate a sense of trustworthiness that strengthens relationships, building a robust framework for mutual reliance.
- Shared Perspective: Understanding another person's perspective of an event is a potent tool for cultivating understanding and collaboration, recognizing the inherent diversity in individual narratives. In conflicts or group dynamics, a transformative approach for resolution involves independently gathering each person's story before facilitating an exchange where individuals articulate and grasp each other's narratives. This process leads to the emergence of a shared story, enhancing collective comprehension and reducing discord.
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A robust community made an immense impact. In Vietnam, as POWs, we endured suffering, but we suffered together. We also found solace and healing together.
Colonel Lee Ellis (@LeeEllis) has lived a life that is a testament to overcoming adversity and being dedicated to service. A Vietnam POW of the Hanoi Hilton, Lee shares his powerful insights and worldview in this interview.
"If you have great love and you have responsibility growing up, you're going to be a healthier person." - Lee Ellis
Key Takeaways:
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5x5 Code of POW's: The 5x5 matrix tapping code, initially employed by prisoners of war (POWs) during World War II to covertly communicate through walls, involved a grid with five rows and five columns, excluding the letter K. This ingenious code allowed POWs to tap out messages by indicating specific rows and columns, enabling secret communication within confinement. The code's success in fostering covert communication led to its continued use in subsequent conflicts, including the Vietnam War, where POWs in places like the infamous Hanoi Hilton utilized this method to share crucial information and support one another in the face of adversity. This code is a testament to POWs' resilience and resourcefulness across different periods of history.
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Secure and Insecure: We're all sliding back and forth between feeling secure and insecure. We all must move toward being more secure and believing in ourselves; in this belief, we want to be confident and humble. When we are confident and humble, then we can be realistic. This allows us to take ownership of mistakes and clean up misunderstandings, which is essential in leadership.
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Independent and Interdependent. Maintaining personal autonomy is vital in relationships—an aspect highlighted by the necessity to be independent. Simultaneously, recognizing the significance of interdependence is equally essential, especially within meaningful relationships. Striking a balance between these qualities becomes a cornerstone for personal growth and successful, mutually supportive connections.
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Athletic research for women's health and fitness is just starting to get attention that will benefit the next generation in maintaining health and fitness throughout life’s cycles.
Sharing insights and groundbreaking research about taking female athleticism to the next level. Christine Yu(@ChristineYu), an award-winning journalist, speaks about her recent book Up To Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes.
"Humans are so wonderfully diverse." - Christine Yu
Key Takeaways:
- Women's Athletic Health: From unraveling the intricacies of female biomechanics in sports bras to redefining exercise guidelines, research is increasingly tailoring its focus to empower women athletes at every stage of their journey. This inclusive approach enhances performance and fosters a deeper understanding of the physiological nuances, ensuring that women receive personalized, practical strategies that propel them toward their peak potential.
- Empowering Female Athletes: Encouraging strength training for women is crucial for resilience and injury prevention. Starting with high school athletics, empowering girls with proper strength training, and emphasizing its role in fostering body awareness and reducing injury risks.
- Yoga Benefits: A holistic practice that transcends physical benefits. Beyond fostering spatial awareness, flexibility, strength, and unwavering focus, yoga becomes a universal ally for athletes in every discipline. Its subtle power lies in seamlessly merging the physical and mental realms, offering a gateway to enhanced performance and resilience.
- Women's Cycles and Fitness: Each woman has a unique experience with menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause and how it affects their training. As more research and information is gathered, women can make informed decisions on what is best for their bodies, depending on the stage of their life cycle.
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If you're always looking over your shoulder at the darkness behind you, you're gonna get a stiff neck.
Meet Dr. Gladys McGarey@Dr.Galdy'sMcGarey), a 102-year-old trailblazer in holistic medicine. Embark on a fascinating journey with a living legend and renowned allopathic and holistic medicine pioneer. Her new book, The Well Lived Life, guides how to be present and enjoy all the ebbs and flows of life
"Life itself is the great healer. If you stop life, you die." - Dr. Gladys McGarey
Key Takeaways:
- Live Through: Dr. Gladys McGarey encourages a perspective on challenging times that surpasses the notion of merely "getting over" challenges. Instead, she advocates for living through these difficult moments, embracing them as integral parts of one's journey. This holistic perspective emphasizes that living through tough times and not pushing them aside contributes to resilience and a deeper understanding of oneself.
- Stem Cell Replacement: Stem cell replacement represents a groundbreaking medical innovation, offering the potential to revolutionize treatments for various diseases and injuries. By harnessing the regenerative capabilities of stem cells, researchers aim to replace damaged or dysfunctional cells in the human body, paving the way for unprecedented therapeutic possibilities.
- Visualization: The mind-body connection is a pivotal factor in overall well-being. Through intentional and positive visualization, individuals can influence their physiological responses, fostering balance and harmony. According to Dr. McGarey, this mental imagery plays a crucial role in activating the body's inherent healing mechanisms.
- Life as Flow: Life is an ever-changing, dynamic flow. Live life as a continuous, evolving journey. In this context, flow is the natural rhythm of existence, where one harmonizes with all the experiences that arise. Life as flow suggests a dance between challenges and triumphs, moments of stillness, and periods of growth.
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Doing the hard work upfront makes all the work that follows run smoother.
Unlock the secrets to exceptional leadership with David Dodson(@DaveDodson), Stanford professor and bestselling author of The Manager's Handbook. Tune in for a transformative journey into the core principles of business success with a true expert in the field.
"The act of doing ordinary things extraordinarily well is uncommon." - Navy SEALs Ethos
Key Takeaways:
- Why We Learn From Failure: Understanding the essence of learning from failure lies in our tendency to dissect setbacks more meticulously than successes. Achievements often lead us to overlook the comprehensive details, whereas stumbling compels us to delve deep into the intricacies of what went awry. It is through the process of picking apart our missteps or wins that we can extract valuable insights and foster genuine growth.
- Skills vs. Intuition: Navigating the intricacies of a successful business isn't always intuitive; instead, it heavily relies on a foundation of skills. This perspective is highlighted in "The Manager's Handbook," where the identification of five universal skill areas underscores the critical role of aptitude in effective management. Recognizing and honing these skills becomes paramount for anyone seeking success in the dynamic world of business.
- Mental Health in the Workplace: Destigmatizing mental illness in the workplace is vital for leaders. Brilliance often coexists with mental health challenges, like bipolar disorder. Leaders must proactively equip themselves with tools to manage these issues, acknowledging their inevitability in the workplace.
- Time Management: Mastering the use of your time is not just a skill; it's a role of custodianship over one of our most precious resources. Recognizing the importance of being a custodian of time involves a strategic approach to prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and optimizing efficiency. By understanding the value of time, individuals can achieve greater productivity, reduce stress, and ultimately unlock their full potential in both personal and professional realms.
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Becoming fearless about reinventing yourself is a powerful tool in life.
Multiple Time New York Best Selling authors Brandon Webb(@BrandonWebb) and John Mann(@JohnMann) share how real life meets fiction in their successful collaboration of the action-packed thriller series Blind Fear, Cold Fear, and Steal Fear.
"Often times, as we learn, the story in our head is much worse than the actual activity." - Brandon Webb
Key Takeaways:
- Mental Management: Training and focusing the mind is a daily practice that empowers the individual to concentrate in times of chaos, be aware of the intention behind actions, and stay in a positive and empowered mindset. The tools of mental management are visualization, positive self-talk, and reframing memory.
- Mentorship: Strong mentors can make all the difference when you stand at a crossroads, start your career, or make significant life changes. Mentors come in different ways. Also, if you have skills and time and want to be of service, becoming a mentor to someone is an excellent way of being sheepdog strong.
- Positive Partnerships: Fostering relationships for work or personal matters creates a more prosperous and happy life. Learning to collaborate with others means seeing what you are good at and what they are good at and then trusting one another to execute efficiently and effectively to get the job done.
- Education: Children are naturally curious and want to learn. Our school systems in the United States need a curriculum that includes critical thinking, exploration, and actual learning. Teaching our children to question and think freely is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.
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Trauma does not discriminate. Trauma is trauma.
PTSD and suicide are like hand in glove in the veteran community. In this episode, US Navy veteran D. Paul Flemming(@DPaulFleming) shares his journey of faith, writing, and overcoming trauma.
"Trauma belongs in the eyes of the person who suffered it, and nobody, in my opinion, nobody should weigh or judge the level of trauma. It is up to the individual to determine how severe the trauma is. " - D Paul Fleming
Key Takeaways:
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Breaking the Silence on Veteran Suicide: Veteran suicide rates are alarming, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the issue. Destigmatizing and openly discussing suicide within the military community is crucial. Suicide prevention support is readily available by dialing 988 in the USA, providing a tangible resource for those in need.
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First Step Towards Healing: Initiating change starts with taking that challenging first step, especially when dealing with trauma. Individuals need to recognize that they are not alone in their pain. Acknowledging the difficulty of the first step fosters a shared understanding that pain and suffering are universal.
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Healing Through Storytelling: Storytelling has been a foundational aspect of human history, providing a powerful avenue for connection and healing. Sharing stories creates a collective understanding of the human condition. Storytelling reinforces the idea that individuals are not alone in their experiences, fostering a sense of shared humanity.
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Embracing Diversity in Spirituality: Cultural beliefs vary widely on the meaning and practice of faith. Respecting and allowing individuals to have their personal faith system, even if it differs from one's own, aligns with the core teachings of many religions. Embracing diverse spiritual beliefs contributes to a more inclusive and understanding society.
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Keep going with your gains. Do them consistently, especially if we don't feel like it. And significant, fundamental, permanent changes can be installed.
Explore the hero’s journey with author and entrepreneur Brian Johnson (@BrianJohnson). Brian is the founder and CEO of Heroic, a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to propelling humanity towards a flourishing future.
"The most latent desire I've always had is how can I live a great life in service to something bigger than myself and help others do that? " - Brian Johnson
Key Takeaways:
- Anti-fragile Confidence: Building unbreakable confidence by keeping commitments to oneself, leveraging challenges to grow stronger rather than breaking. If you lack integrity in your word, trusting yourself is impossible and erodes your confidence. To have trust, you must do what you say in any relationship, whether with yourself or others.
- The Hero's Journey: The three phases of the heroic journey are the call to adventure, the facing of challenges, and the return to the ordinary world. Each stage evolves the hero's consciousness. This journey isn't a one-time event but a continuous theme in life—answering the call repeatedly to develop and live a life from the heart in service.
- 8 Virtues: To live your best life and align with your heroic journey, there are 8 virtues to live by: wisdom, discipline, love, courage, gratitude, hope, curiosity, and zest. These 8 virtues come from ancient philosophy and modern science.
- The Ultimate Game: The ultimate game of life is to choose wisely and to be your best self in service to something bigger than yourself. To do this, you need to forge anti-fragile confidence and recognize that the hero's journey is supposed to be complicated.
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Cooperation and competition can live together in a way that propels humanity and the environment to thrive.
Delve into the world of ideas with Michael Muthukrishna(@Michael Muthukrishna), a distinguished professor at the London School of Economics. Join us as he explores the profound importance of embracing the future's complexity by being well-informed and open-minded.
"What one can do in a scientific world is to come up with a life's philosophy consistent with the reality we understand through science." - Michael Muthukrishna
Key Takeaways:
- A Theory of Everyone: Written by Michael Muthukrishna, A Theory of Everyone introduces an innovative framework that leverages scientific principles to dissect the dynamics of human and social evolution. This framework underscores the significance of harmonizing cooperative competition, promoting open dialogue, and harnessing abundant energy resources as essential routes to tackling intricate global issues and nurturing societal advancement.
- Perspectives on Nuclear Energy: The discussion around nuclear power raises questions about why there is resistance to its adoption, especially in light of advancements in safety and technology. There are various historical and cultural factors for this resistance, such as the dual-use nature of nuclear technology and lingering fears from the past.
- Open Dialogue as a Catalyst for Progress: There is great value in open and inclusive dialogue when addressing complex global issues. It serves as a catalyst for progress, allowing diverse perspectives to come together, share insights, and explore solutions. Leaders, communities, and individuals can benefit from fostering an environment of open dialogue, enabling the exchange of ideas and the pursuit of common goals for humanity.
- Advancements in AI and Technology: We are entering an era where our ability to acquire and leverage knowledge driven by the advances in AI and technology is becoming commonplace. These tools are becoming more personalized. The information provided and learned can help individuals enhance their performance, make better decisions, and improve various aspects of their lives.
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Miraculous healing can and does occur, and there is a space for it in the medical field.
Learn how to heal your aches and pains in this interview with Dr. Bradley Nelson(@Dr. Nelson) as he shares the secrets of how to create freedom from pain in your body. His books The Emotion Code and now The Body Code System are known worldwide as a go-to manual for healing.
“It is time to start taking back our own ability to work on our bodies. There's so much that we can do. Most of the time, we don't need drugs, most of the time, we don't need surgery.” - Dr. Bradley Nelson
Key Takeaways:
- The Emotion Code: Einstein said that the future of medicine will be based on frequencies. The Emotion Code is a transformative healing method that detects where negative emotions are stored. The subconscious mind knows what the blocked emotions are. Once they have been identified, they can be released by yourself or an Emotion Code Practitioner.
- Listening to Your Body: If you are in chronic pain, whether it is physical or emotional, you can learn a lot about how you suppress, process, and engage with your emotions. To learn from your state of mind or body, you must slow down, stop, and listen to what the underlying message is. This is where a therapist, somatic practitioner, or other practitioners in the healing arts can assist you in liberating the insistent loop that keeps you locked in a state of suffering.
- Releasing Trapped Emotions: By finding and removing trapped emotional energy in the body, people start to feel like a different kind of person. They feel more aligned in their bodies, minds, and hearts; there is a sense of returning home. There is a sense of freedom and ease created by the space left once the trapped emotions leave the body.
- 6 Types of Imbalances: 1) Energetic imbalances, 2) Nervous system imbalances, 3) Stored toxins, 4) Nutritional and lifestyle imbalances, 5.)Skeletal and Musculature misalignments, and 6) Pathogens.
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You can't fix healthcare with ideology. We need practical solutions.
Dr. Henry Buchwald (@Dr. Buchwald), believes our healthcare system is upside down! After 60 years as a surgeon and educator, this 90-year-old doctor is doing everything he can to educate people in the USA on why the healthcare system needs them to change it. In this podcast, he discusses what he has seen in his decades of practice and his new book, Healthcare Upside Down.
“Healthcare needs to be treated with respect.” - Henry Buchwald
Key Takeaways:
- Broken Medical Care: According to Dr. Henry Buchwald, the United States medical system is broken. The doctor-patient relationship could be more varied and consistent. Instead, it is almost non-existent. Insurance companies are profiting from people's illnesses. The USA is way behind in statistics overall for our medical care and advancements. It's a business model where doctors are interchangeable, and patient care needs to be improved.
- Healthcare and Life: Our life from birth involves health care. Growing up and achieving adulthood requires health care. Being able to live a mature life to work, to love, and to have children is dependent on health care. In the final chapter, aging can be made pleasurable by healthcare. Healthcare is, therefore, integral to life from beginning to end. Healthcare is not a commodity but a necessity.
- Fraternal Organizations for Healthcare: A not-for-profit member-owned healthcare insurance is one of the best ways to ensure you will be cared for by the company you pay a monthly per diem to. There are many out there, and many more collective organizations starting to pop up due to the need and demand from our underserved population in the USA.
- Finding our Collective Voice: Many individuals feel like they need a voice. If people can find a voice together, they will see the power in the collective. This can be done by looking at our immediate environments to see who owns the power structure. Utilizing leaders in our communities and working within organizations like our church or place of work can create a collective voice for the individual.
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Many of our differences are basically misunderstandings, and the reason for those misunderstandings is that we don't listen to each other or attempt to understand another's perspective.
How can we learn to see what is true in a world of misinformation and miscommunication? Christian Madsbjerg (@Christian Madsbjerg) shares his expertise on the importance of suspending conditioned beliefs in our minds and genuinely looking at the power of understanding multiple perspectives.
“You can't see anything about other humans unless you use your own humanity and your own experience. ” - Christian Madsbjerg
Key Takeaways:
- Phenomenology: Wikipedia defines this as a “ philosophical study of objectivity – and reality more generally – as subjectively lived and experienced. It seeks to investigate the universal features of consciousness while avoiding assumptions about the external world, aiming to describe phenomena as they appear to the subject, and to explore the meaning and significance of the lived experiences.”
- Just Look: Observe without telling the story, release bias, and let go of having to define. Just look, have no opinion or preconceived notions, and observe what's happening. Letting go of any idea of what something is or is not, try to see what is there; seeing what's there may be the most challenging thing. Can you perceive from another person's perspective?
- 3 Types of Attention: 1) The attention you have when you just walk down the street. When you're not focusing on anything, you're just in it/life. You know exactly what cars are, the sounds around you, and so on, and you know how to operate in it; you're not focused on anything in particular. 2) Attention that is laser-focused when you zoom in on something. 3) Hyper-reflective attention, where you see yourself see, and therefore, you can also see how others see instead of having opinions about them.
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Our environment shapes how we think, feel, and behave in ways we might not imagine.
How can you create a Breakthrough? In this episode, Adam Alter (@Adam Alter), a New York Times Best Selling Author and Professor of Marketing and Psychology at NYU Stern School of Business, discusses the importance of exploitation and exploration.
“For successful artists, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, they all do this, whether they know they're doing it or not. When you look at their careers, you see, explore, then exploit, explore and exploit. And that's a recipe for success. ” - Adam Alter
Key Takeaways:
- Marketing and Communication: Marketing is about consumer behavior. To market anything, you want to look at how humans behave. If you want to direct their behavior in a particular way, it is best to make them feel something. All the best advertising, all the best communication, and the best appeals are grounded in making people feel something really fast.
- AI and Idea Generation: Chat GPT is becoming an excellent ally for generating ideas. It is through a collaborative approach to get the best ideas out of AI. You can compare Chat GPT to having 10 intelligent people in a room to brainstorm ideas with. It is a powerful and fantastic brainstorming partner.
- Environmental Influence: Every living being is impacted by their environment. The color of paint on a wall, the weather, and your location all impact you. Spending time in nature and natural environments is crucial to noticing how the organic world affects you compared to our more fabricated cities and towns. If you are interested in this topic, you can find many of the principles mentioned in architectural, industrial design, space design, and civil engineering. Also, a lot of cognitive psychologists study behavioral architecture, which is the idea that even your immediate environment, like the room you're sitting in, will affect the decisions you make.
- PBTA. Pause, Breathe, Think, and Act. This powerful practice is a way to train your brain for high-intensity or high-stress environments. It is best to practice daily in some simulation where you feel external pressure that is not putting you at risk physically, emotionally, or mentally.
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We need to develop the skills that are thought to be just in the zone of genius and make them commonplace.
Dr. Erik Kormen (@ErikKorem) shares his expertise on high-performance technology and innovative thinking to reach maximum human potential. He shares how to unlock the power of tracking your fitness and recovery through his revolutionary fitness tracker, AIM7.
“Stress is really not the enemy. It's the gateway to growth.” - Erik Korem
Key Takeaways:
- Coaching: A good coach helps somebody unlock their potential or pull a roadblock out of the way. They identify what their client/athlete’s strengths and weaknesses are. Coaches and teachers, mentors, advisors, and co-creators. A coaching relationship is a two-way street. The coach helps clients create a better possible future. In the process, both the athlete/client elevate the realm of possibilities and potential of life and the goals set.
- Adaptive Capacity: People who are the best in the world at what they do can adapt to tremendous levels of psycho-physiological stress. Part of it is genetic, and part of it is developed. So, just like any capability, people are wired with specific innate abilities, and they can constantly improve them. When someone exceeds their capacity to adapt to acute or chronic stress, they get injured, burn out, and develop physical and mental health issues. Adaptive capacity is training your stress responders so that your gas tank(resolve) is higher/bigger. This allows you to do more with less cost. Building this capacity involves five basic things: sleep, exercise, mental fitness, nutrition, and healthy relationships.
- Allostasis for Adaptation: When your body tries to achieve stability through change. Allostatic load is the cost that is incurred whenever you experience a stressor. Your adaptive capacity gets bigger if you can build more capacity for more allostatic load. When that happens, what once was incredibly taxing is now your baseline. There is a limit to this, but most people have yet to get close to their absolute capacity. This is, again, psycho-physical. It's both the capacity of mental processing as well as physiological processing.
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Taking deep breaths is the number one coping skill that radically shifts your physiology and psychology.
Who You Callin' Crazy by host and author Juliet Kuehnle (@Yep,Igototherapy). Her podcast and book's mission is to destigmatize therapy. This interview with Juliet is a passionate and playful conversation that provides applicable tools and information on how to be balanced in our minds, emotions, and bodies.
“A good therapist will guide you." - Juliet Kuehnle
Key Takeaways:
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Trifecta: Physical, mental, and emotional health is the ultimate trifecta. All these aspects of ourselves coexist. Having an emotional coach is just as important as someone teaching you how to lift weights or set goals.
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Radical Acceptance: Radical acceptance is a skill that we can build on. It is a dialectical behavioral therapy skill where you learn what it looks like to accept reality and not fight things out of your control. Also, how not to carry things that don't belong to you, such as emotions or opinions of others. And possibly the most important, how to cope with the uncertainty of life.
- Coping Skills: Did you know there are different coping skills? Here are three examples: 1. Avoidance-oriented coping skills: distracting ourselves intentionally in a positive way. 2. emotion-oriented coping skills: how to process and move through emotion (excellent to learn from a therapist). 3. Problem-oriented or solution-oriented coping skills: if there's a problem, use critical thinking to figure out how to solve and execute it. Knowing and being more intentional about these skills allows you to utilize the proper ones at the right moments.
- Understanding Anxiety: The foundation of anxiety in uncertainty. Many people in this fast-paced and changing world experience anxiety. Finding tools such as breath work, meditation, and visualization for centering and focusing on what you can control are all effective. Seeking therapy or a trained coach for support and learning tools is a suitable pathway.
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We are the ones who can make the changes for a better society. Put down your phone and pick up a book.
John Lovell(@JohnLovell_wps)is the CEO and founder of the Warrior Poet Society. A values-based community dedicated to physical protection, pursuit of truth, and living a higher purpose. His mission is to teach and train individuals in a life that they feel balanced and fulfilled. He's a former Army Ranger who served in the Second Ranger Battalion. He is the author of The Warrior Poets Way: A Guide to Living Free and Dying Well. He is an outstanding public speaker and firearms instructor who has chosen the life of a homesteader on a small farm in Georgia, where he lives with his wife and two kids.
“Goodness means I could be ready to die with a smile on my lips and a song in my heart."
- John Lovell
Key Takeaways:
- Adapt Your Leadership: Acknowledging that there is no turnkey way to lead individuals is a component of good leadership. Leaders need to read what drives each team member and guide them accordingly. Be flexible with your leadership style to curate meaningful and successful outcomes.
- Easy Leadership: Have systems that serve your organization and people in place. When you have adequate systems, and your people love and appreciate you as a leader, they want you to win. Once you have people’s loyalty, they will do their best to anticipate what you need before you ask for it. This makes it easier to be a leader. To create this environment, you have to honestly care about the people around you and try to know them so they reciprocate and put in the effort to know you.
- Warrior Poet: Someone who lives for a higher purpose and is ready to sacrifice to defend others. It's someone who recognizes that you should be entirely a lover and a fighter. You should be fully a lion and fully a lamp. You should be both. To be deficient in either is a deficiency in both because a real warrior protects, a real warrior loves, and a real lover protects. Protection and love flow into each other, and it is a requirement to balance out a person.
- Face Your Death: It is unnecessary to put yourself in harm's way to access the teaching of facing your mortality. This can be a meditation instead of actual life circumstances. Meditate on your own demise. Ask yourself exactly what's worth living for. What would you immediately declutter if you discovered today was your last day? Now, 1-2-3, go and make the changes so each action you make is towards the stuff that really matters.
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Life has a way of reminding us that we have a desperate need to rest. And this gravitational pull to reset, arrest, slow down the pace, and focus our life on what matters most.
Hope architect Tim Timberlake(@TTimberlake) is the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He's a tremendously gifted communicator and teacher who inspires folks from all walks of life. He is known for his sense of humor and in-depth teaching, which gives listeners and readers the tools to transform their lives from the inside out. Tim is the author of The Power of 1440. His latest book, The Art of Overcoming, was an instant bestseller and a fantastic guide for navigating life's turbulent waters.
(919)-568-5873 is the number of Tim Timberlake(@TTimberlake). Text him if you need words of encouragement. Tim is the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He's the author of The Power of 1440. His latest book, The Art of Overcoming, was an instant bestseller and a wonderful guide for navigating life's turbulent waters. All walks of life are invited to visit his church and teachings so that they can discover their faith through lived experience.
“I have a very black-and-white view of the Bible, I believe that the Bible is true. I believe that what Jesus states in the Bible is both applicable and life-changing and transformational for those that lean into it.”
- Tim Timberlake
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Insecurities Louder than Confidences: Is it possible that we(ourselves) are our most significant challenge to overcome? If we're not careful, our insecurities scream louder than our confidence. Insecurities can lead and dictate and even try to determine what we do. So we have to learn not just to navigate but really wrestle with our insecurities, anxieties, worries, and fears because those things can become walls that hinder us from advancing in this life. Build your confidence by celebrating the small wins, following through with your goals, and staying optimistic regardless of your current circumstances.
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Forgiveness: When we hold onto resentment, it puts us in a place where we are hostage to something in the past that is outside our control. Frequently, the person we are harboring unforgiveness towards isn't even thinking about what they did to us; they're on to the next thing. It is vital to get beyond this unforgiveness. Forgive so that you can start, initiate, and activate the healing process. This frees us from being prisoners to something that someone else did.
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Celebrating Differences: People have different perspectives of right/wrong or good/bad. Our overall lived experiences are different. Our differences should not be a divisive tool that brings further separation. Our differences must be discussed, and we come to some understanding and agreement. Spread love instead of divisiveness.
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The 3 of Overcoming: 1: Acknowledge that you need assistance and overcoming. The reality is that we may run faster alone, but we will run longer alongside someone else. Talk to people and get resources. 2: Get plugged into a community, some type of life-giving community that feeds you and fills you, and allows you to give to yourself and others. 3: Give yourself the same grace you would give other people if you were helping them go through a crisis.
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#428 Jayson Gaddis
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
TITLE: Being Relational(with Jayson Gaddis)
The most effective way to de-stress a kid when upset is through another person to co-regulate into eye contact.
Relationship expert and coach Jayson Gaddis(@JaysonGaddis) advocates for us to remember that life is relational. Shining his talents as an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, and executive coach, he developed The Relationship School, where he trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High Stakes Relationship was voted editor's choice, best nonfiction, and best leadership and business book in 2021 on Amazon.
Jayson Gaddis(@JaysonGaddis) believes in being relational with self and others, which ignites openhearted living. Jayson's an artist, author, and executive coach. As CEO and founder of The Relationship School, he is passionate and prepared to train and support anyone ready to break unhealthy patterns and liberate themselves in relationships. He has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries as a relationship expert. He's got a fantastic book called Getting to Zero: How to Work through Conflict in Your High Stakes Relationship.
“Depending on what you want, right, like a guy has to look, if I want good sex, if I want a heart connection, if I want my kids to trust me, if I want to be a trustworthy leader, most of us are more and more drawn to heart-centered leaders.”
- Jayson Gaddis
Key Takeaways:
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Head, Heart, & Hands: Jnana, Bhakti, and Karma are the paths of wisdom, devotion, and action/service. Many people pick just one to live their lives and evolve by. When striving for integration and integral living, having all three areas developed and aligned is where balance is found.
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Emotional Health: Being Metally clear and focused is directly tied to emotional awareness and resiliency. Heart-centered leaders are needed and desired in the new marketplace, home, and communities. Due to society's conditioning, taking the reigns of your emotional landscape is essential. At this tipping point on the planet, it is vital to acknowledge the emotional numbing that we have been conditioned to, to connect with your own heart intelligence, and to allow yourself to be open and vulnerable to connect with others in authenticity and love.
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Being vs. Doing in Relationships: Presence in a relationship is not a box to be checked. People can smell the bullshit from a mile away. To participate in conversations and authentically listen, the first step is empathy. The second step is recognizing that negative attitudes and lack of presence potentially negatively impact people. If you want to be successful in leadership, as a relational leader, or in your home, you must be sensitive to impact and consider other people's feelings as you walk through the world.
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Slowing Down to Connect: Connection takes slowing down from the hustle and opening your heart in the moment with another person. To make contact with another person, put away your devices, look in their eyes, and take a breath.
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People need to shift into a new mindset when it comes to the ideas of career, education, and retirement. The model that society has been operating from is becoming obsolete.
Vice Dean at the Wharton, Mauro Guillén (@LinkedIn), and best-selling author’s work encourages us to look at our lives. His new book, The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Post-Generational Society, invites people to rethink the timeline and attitude toward careers, family, and future plans. Mauro is an expert in global market trends and is highly sought after as a speaker and consultant.
Mauro Guillén (@LinkedIn) is one of the Wall Street Journal's best-selling authors. His book 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything is considered groundbreaking for the fields of futurism and economics. He promotes original thinking as the Vice Dean at Wharton Business School. He's won multiple teaching awards and has recently released a new book, The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Post-Generational Society, which is an invitation for people to rethink the timeline and attitude toward careers, family, and future plans.
“I think many of the problems that we're encountering right now have to do with the fact that we have been organizing our lives in the wrong way. ”
- Mauro Guillén
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Futurism and Mindset Change: We need to change our mindset as things are shifting fast in all areas of human life. The economy and our technological advances are requiring us to be flexible. We cannot continue to live our lives according to the old ways. We need to change the way we run ourselves and or our lives. The only possible response to change is change itself. If people remain static while our environment changes, we will quickly be out of whack.
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Flexibility in Life's Timeline: Communities need to address the groups of disadvantaged people, such as but not limited to women, high school dropouts, teenage mothers, and people who went through the foster care system. The current evolution of how we develop in life doesn't fit or help these groups. The main reason is that they need more time than the average trajectory of growing up, attending college, and getting a job. Also, they need more flexibility to adjust to do well in life. We need our leaders to lead on this proactively and functionally.
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Staying Relevant: Everyone and anyone who wants to contribute to society in the next 20-30 years needs to learn about all the new technologies, not so much in terms of how they work, but more in terms of what the implications of those technologies for all the different functional areas within our organizational structures. For example, AI has changed finance, education, and marketing. We must ask how these changes affect the organization and how we interact as human beings.
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Learn Social Skills: Technical skills are essential. However, increasingly, AI will be able to handle many tasks/jobs that humans currently do. What is harder to learn and becoming increasingly more critical are strong social skills. What is your capacity to work in teams, engage in negotiations, your emotional intelligence, and your overall ability to communicate? The current research data indicates that these social skills are becoming crucial in the American and other labor markets worldwide.
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You don't fight evil with evil, and you don't fight power or force with force. You draw attention away from the darkness by ignoring it and doing what's right.
This passionate author and activist, Matthew Weintrub (@heytrub), is about healing Mother Earth and the human family. As a psychedelic medicine activist and author of The Psychedelic Origin of Religion, he is a driving force in the modern psychedelic movement. Matthew has helped many people find healing and transformation. He continues to inspire others through his writing, collaborations, and presence.
Hayulima is a psychedelic sanctuary for the people. Matthew Weintrub (@heytrub) invites you to visit for healing and transformation. As an author of The Psychedelic Origin of Religion, Matthew is one of the pioneers of the modern psychedelic movement. His passion is to heal America by asking that everyone have the right to practice their religion freely and without consequence.
“We need to restore the right to heal with God's natural medicines, the psychedelic plant medicines. And I believe when we do that, we will put this country back on a path to salvation. ” - Matt Weintrub
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Domination Government: We have reached a point where our US government is no longer honoring the right to practice religion freely. We, the people, need to uphold the US Constitution for all people. Citizens need to wake up and see that they are being distracted and misinformed. And each day, freedoms are being stripped away. It is easy to take away a right/freedom but harder to get it back.
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Imagine: “Imagine all the people living for today.” A prolific writer and artist John Lennon offered one of the best prayers for the world. This song is an excellent meditation on the possibility of everyone coming together to heal and unite. Imagine: By John Lennon
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Appropriation of Plant Medicine: As psychedelics become more mainstream in the Western world, it is crucial to be aware of the colonialistic mind and how it commandeers things as its own when indigenous cultures have been practicing and using the medicines for years. It is important to build alliances with chiefs from indigenous nations to respect the lineages.
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The Herd of One: In many indigenous cultures, there is the mentality of what someone does to their neighbor, they do to themself. This way of life applies to healing oneself as well. The perspective is that in a healing circle, or ceremony, the individual (the herd of one) is everyone (the herd of all). Indigenous cultures believe that we heal together and make the whole world better by healing ourselves.
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Being out of control of something we want to control and fix is a recipe for disaster. When we try to control things, we often react in ways that are ultimately not helpful and can be self-destructive.
Much of Aaron De Smet’s(@AaronDeSmet) work focuses on helping large distributed organizations to achieve growth, innovation, productivity, and organizational agility. Aaron co-authored Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World. He has been consulting for many years at McKinsey and in prior years at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is also an expert on organizational design, corporate culture, and leadership development.
Aaron De Smet(@AaronDeSmet) counsels leadership teams as they transform their organizations to improve performance, organizational health, speed, and agility. He holds a P.H.D. from Columbia University, where he studied organizational psychology and business. His expertise spans several industries, including agriculture, biotechnology, chemicals, and transformational change.
“The world has become so interconnected that one small thing somewhere can have surprising effects in ways we hadn't imagined”
- Aaron De Smet
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Self Awareness in Leadership: Self-awareness is a positive attribute regardless of where you are. Professionally it elevates your ability to be present and problem-solve in VUCA environments. There is always complexity when working with other people. On a team, self-awareness always helps, no matter how cognitively taxing it might be.
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Defining Self-Awareness: When experts talk about self-awareness, they don’t just mean the metacognition of personal understanding of what we are thinking and how we think about it. They emphasize that we need to understand that there might be potentially subconscious emotions that are sitting there that are guiding or biasing us. These unconscious drivers can actually be brought into awareness. When we merge the conscious and surface the unconscious, we are more fully self-aware and self-knowledgeable.
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Changes in the Workplace: Even pre-pandemic, the desire for more flexibility regarding when and where one works was on the rise. The reasoning for “going into an office” has changed. The files, phones, and meeting place no longer have to be in one location. Also, what people see as desirable for a career in these next generations, Gen Z and beyond, has shifted.
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Triggers of Grief: Grief doesn’t happen only when we lose a loved one. Grieving is a process everybody goes through psychologically whenever they feel a sense of loss of something loved or cherished. This loss could be a loved one, a pet, an experience, or even a favorite restaurant closing that there was a felt emotional connection to, and the place was loved and cherished. So grief can be the loss of any loved or cherished thing.
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Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. Steven is known as one of the world's leading experts on human performance. Today, we will be diving into the topic of his newest book, "Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad," where he explores the concept of peak performance aging.
He is the author of eleven bestsellers out of fourteen books, including "The Art of Impossible," "The Future is Faster Than You Think," "Stealing Fire," "The Rise of Superman," "Bold," and "Abundance." His exceptional work has been recognized with two Pulitzer Prize nominations, and his writings have been translated into over 50 languages. His articles have been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and Harvard Business
With his expertise in human performance and captivating storytelling, he offers valuable insights on aging well, achieving flow, and embracing continuous growth throughout our lives. Join us as we explore the intersection of physical and mental well-being, gaining wisdom from one of the foremost thought leaders on the subject.
“You’re so focused on the task at hand that everything else just melts away, then all aspects of performance both mental and physical go through the roof”
- Steven Kotler
Key Takeaways:
- Peak performance aging: Steven offers insights into the concept of peak performance aging, how it differs from traditional views on aging, and how it can be achieved.
- Gnar Country: An experiment in peak performance aging. How he taught himself to park ski at age 53?
- Flow: Steven explains the concept of "flow" and its significance in the context of aging well and optimizing performance in various aspects of life. How aging well and achieving "flow" go hand in hand.
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Nonstop happiness doesn't exist for any human being on the planet.
Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Robert Waldinger (@Dr.Waldinger) believes in nurturing relationships for overall health. Dr. Waldinger co-founded the Lifespan Research Foundation and is a practicing psychiatrist and Zen master or Roshi. His book, The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness, is an excellent look at what keeps us all happy, healthy, and thriving.
Author and Professor Dr. Robert Waldinger's (@Dr. Waldinger) book, The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness, is a must-read. The study started in 1938 and continues to this day. Dr. Waldinger is a Zen Roshi, practicing psychiatrist, researcher, and professor. He understands that happiness isn't attainable every day. However, he encourages us to be proactive to live an extraordinary life with as much of it as possible.
“All it is is the stuff we do every day, if we give it our full attention, everything pops with an aliveness that normally we miss.”
- Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Personality vs. Ego: Ego is different than personality. The ego is the identification with our sense of self. At the same time, everyone has the conditioning of a personality. When you start moving away from being identified with self and living from the witness, you can bring source spirit into your personality. We want to have a personality, just not be overidentified or attached to it, as that is the ego.
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Meditation Has Differnt Forms: Sitting meditation is only suitable for some. Some people find it aversive to meditate. However, we can all benefit from a practice that makes us come into presence. For some people, breathing, martial arts, or anything they're very present at is a form of meditation. Whatever brings you into presence, whatever gets you out of the thought loops that we're constantly caught up in, and helps you keep coming back to presence is meditation.
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The Happiness Project’s Greatest Finding: Taking care of our health matters. Your happiness, health, and how long you live are correlated. The Happiness Project found that one of the most powerful predictors of who does well throughout life is connected to taking care of the physical body. The other significant finding is having loving, warm, and connected relationships impacts your health positively. People in healthy and happy relationships live longer. And, it stands to reason if you have good relationships, you'll be happier.
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Social Fitness: Social fitness is like physical fitness. It is a constant act of effort and showing up. Studies have shown that perfectly good friendships and family relationships will atrophy, just like muscles, from inattention from neglect. Amall efforts over and over again, like doing 15 minutes of walking or weight training regularly, keep those connections vibrant and alive. It helps to work on relationships like physical fitness to keep them strong and healthy.
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Be inspired, and don't measure your success by how many boxes get checked off on a to-do list. Stop making to-do lists and start mapping out your day with how much time you will spend on each task you are committed to doing.
Technology is a tool that can help build healthy and lasting habits, according to author and consultant Nir Eyal (@NirEyal). Nir’s groundbreaking book Hooked is a guide to building products people use because they want to, not because they have to. In his new book Indistractable, Nir teaches from the intersection of psychology, technology, and business to lead us to what is possible if we follow through on our best intentions, stay focused, and overcome distractions.
Nir Eyal (@Nir Eyal) writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. A Graduate of Stanford School of Business and crusader for utilizing technology to build unique and healthy habits, Nir has written two books, Hooked and Indistratable. Both books are rooted in research and passion for the betterment of humanity. Nir lives in Singapore with his wife and daughter.
“Just because it's a work-related task, doesn't mean it's not a distraction.”
- Nir Eyal
Key Takeaways:
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Real Distractions Begin Within: We tend to blame our phones, computers, kids, boss, and all external things like that. But studies find that external distractions are only 10% of what pulls us away from our focused tasks. The other 90% of our distractions are internal triggers. For example, if you overeat, often it is the internal distraction of a feeling—feelings like loneliness, boredom, shame, etc. Distractions begin from within.
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Addiction vs. Habit: Addiction is defined as a persistent compulsive dependency on a behavior or substance that harms the user. There is no such thing as a good addiction. By definition, addictions are destructive. Habits are defined as a settled or regular tendency or practice. We want good habits in our life. We all have good habits or bad habits.
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All Products are Used to Modulate Mood: Apps and other products we use are designed to activate our internal triggers. Internal triggers are born from an uncomfortable emotional state we seek to escape. Boredom, loneliness, fatigue, desire, curiosity, and uncertainty is what habit-forming products attach themselves to. Whenever you feel an emotion, you become internally activated to use a product such as an app, device, or item. Find products that empower you to build healthy habits and live a good life.
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Traction and Distraction: What do traction and distraction mean? The opposite word to distraction is traction. Traction and distraction both come from the same Latin root, traho, which means to pull. Traction, by definition, is any action that pulls you toward what you said you would do—the opposite of traction is distraction. Distraction is any action that pulls you away from what you plan to do, from your values and goals, and from becoming the person you want to become. The difference between what is traction and distraction is to decide in advance how we want to spend our time.
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A lot of our beliefs have been given to us by our parents, because of their circumstances and their beliefs and their philosophy of life and their culture.
A subconscious pattern detective, belief therapist, healer of the psyche, Lion Goodman (@LionGoodman) has been known and sought after because he evokes the best in others.
He is the founder and CEO of the Clear Beliefs Institute, a company dedicated to awakening, healing, and enlightening humanity so we can get on with the job of being fully human. As a coach and author Lion is working in collaboration to create a world that works for everyone to create a sustainable and thriving planetary civilization.
Lion Goodman (@LionGoodman) survived being shot 4 times in the head and came out from the experience with a deep understanding of human consciousness. He is the author of five books. His book, Clear Your Beliefs, is a guide and manual for how to uncover your subconscious drivers and step into a new system of conscious understanding.
“My favorite saying that I've heard is things are getting better and better, and worse and worse, in more and more places faster and faster.”
- Lion Goodman
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Multidimensional Existence: We are multidimensional beings. In this moment, you are seeing, hearing, feeling, and touching in your body and in your experience. We are constantly looking through this technology of senses and perception. This technology allows us to connect. We are physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational, and energetic beings; we have all these things going on simultaneously.
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Pattern Recognition: We start forming before we have language. A baby in the womb can recognize the difference between the mother's and father's voices. And it's the pattern recognition system that begins to build a self. We start to develop the identity of this is who I am, what I do, and how I respond to people. Beliefs are all of the patterns that have been set from when we were in the womb. We can recognize these subconscious patterns, bring them to the surface, and change our operating systems.
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Try on Beliefs: Your beliefs create your experience. If we can realize this, we can begin to try on views and see how they feel, just like you would try on different outfits. You can also try on other people's beliefs, which can help you create empathy. Beliefs that don't serve you can be put down, and you can create new and empowering ones.
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Historical and Present Perception: Historically, belonging and figuring out how to exist in the social system was crucial for survival. A driving instinct 16,000 years ago was, how do I be in this environment and make it safe? These ideas of looking around, seeing the problems, and then solving them were crucial to our development as humans. In today's world, humans are still doing this. It is baked into our humanity to see where the problems are and then to solve them.
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Culture is at its core behavior at scale. You want people who behave the same way whether the CEO is in the room or not.
Former NFL player, International speaker, author, and expert in leadership development, Matt Mayberry (@Matt Mayberry) utilizes his professional athletic experience to inform how culture change can impact organizational performance. His new book, Culture is The Way is a hands-on blueprint for leaders to elevate employee engagement and breed a culture for peak productivity.
After recovering from drug addiction and losing his lifelong dream of being a professional baseball player, Matt Mayberry (@Matt Mayberry) turned his life into gold. He found his way to the NFL with the help of loving parents, wonderful mentors, and a positive mindset. Only getting to play one game due to a permanent injury, Matt once again turned lemons into lemonade and has become a sought-after educator, speaker, and consultant on business culture and team productivity.
“In order to fully impact another life, you first have to impact your life and become a lifelong learner.”
- Matt Mayberry
Key Takeaways:
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Your 5 Closest Friends: Motivational speaker Jim Rohn is known in many circles for saying, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Although this may seem cliche many times, there is truth and weight to that statement. If you are in a place in life where you want to make positive changes, pay attention to the people around you and how it is taking away from or assisting you in your future vision.
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Vulnerability: Vulnerability from a parent, mentor, teacher, or friend can ignite compassion and understanding within ourselves. More and more research shows that leaders succeed more with employee retention and productivity when they show up authentic and vulnerable.
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Perception: There are more than two perspectives in any given situation. Staying curious and appreciating the different points of view that each of us brings into environments allows the development of organizations and the individuals on the team to innovate and create multifaceted offerings. Perception change for hiring, culture at work, and communication is worth entertaining if you feel stuck as a leader.
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Make Opinions Matter: Creating a trusting environment for a strong team of employees builds trust when people know that they have a voice and that it counts. The leaders that understand the significance of that and operate with a deeper purpose to what they do in the business world, and a sense in the market, are beginning to understand that we're not just in business to use employees to build the company. They are in business also to develop their people.
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Rapid learning is important, and seeing that there is no such thing as failure. That doesn’t mean you don’t fail. It just means you see failure as an opportunity to learn.
Culture is a buzzword many of us don’t know how to define. Award-winning and best-selling author Dr. Soren Kaplan(@Dr.SorenKaplan) has made it one of his missions to educate individuals and companies on how to be a high-level cooperative culture. Dr. Kaplan is a columnist for Inc Magazine and an affiliate at The Center for Effective Organizations at USC’s Marshall School of Business. He's led strategy and innovation at HP, Hewlett Packard. And advises and delivers leadership programs to thousands of executives around the world.
Best-selling author of the groundbreaking book Experiential Intelligence Dr. Soren Kaplan (@Dr.SorenKaplan) has found that everyone has dormant gifts that can be utilized in the workplace. Soren’s work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, CNBC, NPR, Strategy & Leadership, The International Handbook on Innovation, and many other academic and popular business media. At the age of 13, he won the first-ever video game contest on the Commodore 64 computer.
“ Create mentoring opportunities, create an innovation team. You don't want just the season people on it. You want the young, new, you know, kind of up-and-comers in it. And that diversity of age as well and experience is also important.”
- Dr. Soren Kaplan
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Cross-Generational Mentorship: There is a huge exodus of people in their 60s leaving the workforce that takes a vast amount of skills and knowledge with them. It is important for companies and individuals to rethink the retirement and onboarding of new talent. The wise thing to do is pair the older generations with the younger ones through mentorship and coaching so that the skills and knowledge of those leaving the workforce get passed down.
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Defining Culture: Culture can be an amorphous term. Culture is, at its root, the norms and values that shape behavior. And those norms and values oftentimes fly under the radar. Defining or creating culture is a simple cycle; People have experiences, and those experiences shape their beliefs about right or wrong behavior. These beliefs shape people’s behavior. Leaders can intervene and create new and different experiences for people and allow the art of communication, discovery, and interaction to lead the team to define their culture.
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Going Deep Increases Productivity: Whether we are aware of it or not, we all bring our whole selves to work. In order to increase productivity letting go of the old model of compartmentalizing who you are or have to be at work is liberating and increases productivity. Many people have hidden abilities and talents that are not listed on their resumes. Getting to know the people you work with or work for and their untapped abilities increases creativity and job retention.
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Experiential Learning: In essence, we all have to practice coping while growing up. The street or social smarts we develop as we live build skills that can be applied to that 10,000 Hour Rule, whether we're doing formal or informal stuff. This experiential learning is an opportunity to acknowledge informal skills that get overlooked. And companies can leverage them if they let go of some of the old rules of what an applicant should have on their resume.
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You can expand yourself and your sense of the world in ways that will be surprising to you, stay curious, and take the time to understand the depth of those around you.
Walter Kenneth Kilpatrick Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University Dr. Brian Lowery (@Dr. Brian Lowery) is a social psychologist whose new book, Selfless: The Social Creation of You, presents a provocative, powerful theory of identity, arguing that there is no essential "self"—our selves are social creations of those with whom we interact. He is passionate about the global discussion of equity and how each individual perceives life through the lens of having advantages vs. disadvantages. His work is one of inquiry where he asks you, the student, skeptic, or reader, to come to your own conclusions after entertaining his research, ideas, and assertions. Advocate, social psychologist, and author Dr. Brian Lowery(@ Dr. Brian Lowery) is Walter Kenneth Kilpatrick Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University. He has been an important voice in discussing white privilege and investigating social, institutional, and personal bias from learned or lived experience. His new book, Selfless: The Social Creation of You, is based on empirical science that reads with unintentional notes of Buddhism.
“The self is kind of like a time machine. You can think about the past through the self of who are you right now!”
- Dr. Brian Lowery
Key Takeaways:
- Engaging with People: We are the center of our own world and our life regarding our experiences. Your experiences are deep, interesting, and broad. All people on this planet's experiences are deep, interesting, and broad. Engaging with people with this mindset will enrich your life.
- Consider Who You Are: The Self is flexible, fluid, and changing over time. Consider what that means. How does the Self change? Also, how do you want the Self to change? What kind of situations will produce the type of change you'd like to have? Notice how your relationships impact the direction you are evolving because relationships are a fundamental part of being human. To be human is to be in relation with other human beings and your environment.
Responsibility as a Leader: As a leader (and we are all leading whether we are aware of this agency or not), what you do or don’t do impacts everyone around you. Being a leader is not something to ignore. All of us are affecting those around us. When you engage with people in various situations, as a leader, pay attention to your and their desires. This attention will help you be responsible for those people and the outcomes you are co-creating together.
- Small Interactions are Meaningful: The brief conversation you have in line at the grocery store can and does have meaning. You can expand yourself and your sense of the world in ways that will be surprising to you if you take the small interactions you have day to day more seriously. When you talk with people, ask them real questions, and listen to what they say. You don't have to agree with it, and you don't have to like them even. But if you listen, you will find something there for you in that brief moment or their answer.
- The Sameness in Everybody: You get to know and develop more self-awareness through meditation. When you go deep within yourself, you understand that there is a sameness and synchronicity with everyone you meet. That's the essence of spiritual practices to touch into what makes us alive and creates us.
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It's really important to become aware of your own attentional capacity and understand when your tank is starting to get low.
Our attention has become a commodity and is getting hijacked by technology. Dr. Gloria Mark (@Dr.GloriaMark) is the author of a groundbreaking book called Attention Span. Attention Span is a must-read as it covers Dr. Mark's decades of research into how our minds have been affected in the digital age. Gloria received her Ph.D. from Columbia University in psychology. She studies the impact of digital media on people's lives. Her work is a deep dive into examining multitasking, interruptions, mood, and productivity due to digital devices becoming so intricate in our lives. She has published over 200 articles and has presented her work at multiple venues.
Author and Creative Dr. Gloria Mark(@Dr.GloriaMark) is a Chancellor's professor of Informatics at the University of California Irvine. She has published and presented her work in venues such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, and it's appeared in popular media such as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, BBC, Atlantic, and more. Her new book, Attention Span is a must-read as it covers Dr. Mark’s decades of research into how our minds have been affected in the digital age.
“We have a limited set of attentional resources, or it's been called mental resources or cognitive resources. And you can think of it as your attentional capacity. And it's limited, these resources are limited, and they're very precious.”
- Dr. Gloria Mark
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3 Types of Attention: Intentional attention is when you use your mental focus to do an activity such as writing, lifting weights, or scuba diving. Exogenous attention, or the default mode network, is when we respond to things outside of us. Kinetic attention is shifting from an iPhone to a computer or from one screen to another. Recent studies show that most people average 40 seconds per screen.
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Technology as and Extension of Self: Devices like cellular phones and computers have become an extension of ourselves. Our lives have become intimately intertwined with their devices in this modern age. However, where is the line, and how can we draw it? Learning to be sovereign from our devices and drawing a healthy line for our identity is important.
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Switch Cost: Every time you switch your attention, you incur an extra cost in time. Imagine you have an internal whiteboard in your mind and are writing everything you need for a specific task; if you switch in the middle of that list, you are erasing the board for the new task you have changed to. Therefore, when you return to the first task, it takes longer to reorient yourself. Multitasking or switching focus takes time and creates exhaustion and a lack of clarity.
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Saying No in Service to Your Yes: Monotasking, a good night's sleep, and taking breaks throughout your day allows you to have balanced energy levels and replenish them if needed. Knowing how to say no in service to your bigger yes will allow you to be clear on what tasks/commitments are important and which ones you need to let go of or delegate to others.
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There is value in having fun and evolving oneself while being dedicated to a vision through hard work and play.
Curiosity and drive are two of the key tools in successful entrepreneurship. Angelo Keely(@AngeloKeely) is passionate about both of these tools. His background in religious studies, both western and eastern, help frame his mindset whenever he begins a new endeavor. Angelo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kion, a nutritional supplement company that is focused on bringing the best product to the public.
Co-Founder and CEO of Kion Angelo Keely (@AngeloKeely), created the company motivated by the mission to support athletes. Kion brings the highest grade ingredients in delicious and simple supplementation for muscle health and development. Angelo is passionate about staying in motion and living a fulfilling life. His belief is that success means loving and healthy relationships with himself, family, and peers.
“ There's no free lunch. Same thing with business, there's no way to just like make tons of money in the super easy way. Maybe like out of luck. Same thing with health. There's no magic secret to health.”
- Angelo Keely
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Embodiment: As our world becomes more and more mechanistic and digital it is important to stay embodied. Embodiment is a daily practice of using our physical body through exercise and presence. Developing somatic awareness is multilayered and essential to live an embodied life.
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Meditation, Health, and Nature: Meditation is not a goal oriented practice. It is a practice of learning how to be with oneself regardless of the circumstances of the mind. Meditation in nature is a fulfilling combination to regenerate and create more harmony and balance throughout the body. If your physical body is not healthy enough that may limit spiritual or mental or other types of development. Being in nature, your breath, and your thoughts, will eventually get you to a point where you develop an honest relationship with yourself.
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Amino Acids: There are nine essential amino acids that help the body build healthy muscle. The supplementation of amino acids is a proficient way of giving your body what it needs as a fuel to build strong and healthy muscle mass. Amino acids create all of the new muscle protein synthesis. Once you consume essential amino acids, either as a supplement or as a whole food protein, your body enters a process of muscle protein synthesis that lasts about three hours.
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Personal Commitments: One of the themes that is pervading the wellness industry is commitment. The question to ask oneself is who are you committed to being? What are your core values, ethics, and beliefs? Living in integrity through those commitments means that they are at the forefront of all your words and actions
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
TITLE: Preventative Training for Mental Health (with Mark Bouchard)
We train police and military how to overcome the challenges of being physically safe. It's time to show them tools of how to overcome the psychological impact and challenges from being in the field as an active duty officer.
Police and Military personal have a higher rate of suicide than the civilian population. Mark Bouchard (@MarkBouchard) is currently with Canada's national police force, the RCMP. He was a SWAT operator and a medic who has developed a passion for mental health after suffering his own psychological injury back in 2015. Mark has taught dozens of mental health training sessions and spent seven years as a peer support member. His new book, Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind, is an offering of information on how to navigate and heal from the psychological injuries from being on the front line.
Mark Bouchard (@MarkBouchard) is creating a course on police culture and lethal force decisions for The First Responder Behavioral Health Institute. His new book, Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind, is an offering of information on how to navigate and heal from the psychological injuries of being on the front line. Mark is a father, mental health advocate, and active duty police officer in the Canadian national force.
“The reality is, everyone is different in their versions of the impact of trauma, whether it's PTSD, depression, anxiety, they'll be impacted in different ways, and different treatments can help them.”
- Mark Bouchard
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Destigmatizing PTSD: PTSD is a diagnosis that can trap many in feeling helpless, less than, and out of control. Leaders in the military and police services are fighting to destigmatize the negative connotations of this diagnosis so that people do not feel afraid to come forward and get the help they need.
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The New Way: Drinking too much alcohol and eating to deal with stress has been acceptable coping mechanisms in many professional communities. It is becoming common knowledge that these behaviors only add more stress on the mental, physical and emotional bodies. The new way is a path of healing and health and it works; get good sleep, eat well, journal thoughts and feelings, and get support.
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Psychological Preventative Training: Suicide is becoming more common for active duty police and military. It is becoming obvious and urgent that police and military programs implement preventative psychological training for new recruits. Preventative training can help educate personnel in the forces on PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation so they know what is happening if it comes up and how to get help.
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People Who Love to Serve: When you ask new recruits going into the military or police fields why they want to join the force. The #1 answer is, “to help people”. Most people go into the field of policing or military because they truly want to be of service to the community, state, and country.
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Don’t be afraid to give control as a leader. The most successful teams work hard, have compassion, and understand how to transfer leadership between teammates.
Renowned sport’s journalist John U Bacon (@JohnUBacon) has a passion for leadership and teams. He won the Award of the Night Wallace Fellowship for journalism from the University of Michigan. And most interesting, he took the worst high school hockey team as a coach from the worst to one of the best in the country in four years. He is the author of 11 books, seven of which are national bestsellers. His most recent book is a New York Times Best Seller; Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership From America’s Worst High School Hockey Team, shares insights on leadership and the power of making things hard.
John U. Bacon (@John U Bacon) career as a leader and teacher spans three decades. He has won awards for being an inspiring writer, a public speaker, and a college instructor. Bacon has taught at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, and teaches at the University of Michigan. Although he is a mediocre hockey player his excitement and knowledge of sports has made national history.
“ You are very impatient with behaviors and very patient with results. If your attitude is good, and you're doing all things I'm telling you to do and our processes are correct. If you follow those, you will get there and worry less about the results and more about the process. ”
- John U. Bacon
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High Bar: Keeping a high bar allows people to rise to the challenge. People prove over and over again that when things are hard and challenging it inspires them to want to do better and become more comfortable with failure. When the bar is held high it teaches people they are more capable and can exceed their own expectations.
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Team Leadership: Strong and successful teams let go of the hierarchical models. The ones in “control” or “command” know when to defer to those in lower ranks when the mission calls for it. Strong leadership is understanding that everyone can lead and needs to lead within their strengths as it is called for.
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Effort is Important: Technique and skills can be taught. If you want to learn how to be more aggressive and successful in business and fall on the shy or introverted spectrum, let go of fear of failure. All good leaders understand that the quality of hard work and effort is more important than someone knowing how to do something correctly.
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Mentorship Over Money: Having strong mentorship, especially when you are young is more important than making money. The money will come eventually if you have the right attitude, develop your skills, and stay humble.
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AI could possibly be one of the best tools for the mental health field. The merging of technology and therapy is exciting and getting proven results..
AI is no longer some strange science fiction concept, it is becoming a part of human existence. Dr. Gabriella Kellerman (@gabriellarosenkellerman) has dedicated her life to discovering the most impactful ways to empower and transform the condition of mental illness. Her passion for the science of thriving has led her to become the Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Product Officer at BetterUp Labs. Her new book Tomorrow Mind is all about thriving and training our minds to investigate and learn how we can improve our thought process, attitudes, and actions.
Many advances have been made thanks to the technology advancements of AI. Utilizing this new era Dr. Gabriella Kellerman has dedicated her work in discovering research based inclusive methods that will support people in thriving in today's world. Inspired by her father’s dedication to helping humanity with sustainable energy resources, Dr. Kellerman from a young age decided she wanted to also dedicate her life to a purpose that would serve humanity.
“ We are trying to help people shift into a more proactive mindset, where it's not about any one challenge. It's about all of the challenges to come preparing to meet them with greater resilience, greater foresight, greater reserves of motivation. ”
- Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman
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PRISM: This acronym stands for Honing Prospection: the ability to think about the future (P), Resilience (R), Finding, Innovation, establishing Social supports (S), and meaning (M).
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Key Difference of a Coach vs. Therapist: Therapists can treat clinical conditions, get reimbursement from insurance, etc. Therapists do also see high functioning people for non clinical purposes without insurance reimbursement which can look a lot like coaching. Coaches do not do clinical work, they do not treat clinical conditions.They are wonderful resources for building personal and professional development skills.
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Toxic Positivity: Toxic positivity is sort of a shallow positivity, where people know that underlying it is not that depth of authentic, positive feeling. Chasing happiness as a goal or the ultimate state can be toxic because it can trap us in denying the value of the rainbow of emotional states. Living a positive life includes relationships, deep engagement with your work, a sense of achievement, a sense of meaning and purpose, these don't always come with positive emotions as relationships can be difficult.
Optimistic Thinking: Our brains tend to lean toward pessimistic thoughts. Being aware of when we go into fear or reaction and looking at what thoughts come up is important. Catching negative thoughts regarding outcomes and countering them with possible positive results can help us stay in balance and be less reactive.
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Mental disorders are now the leading cause of disability on the planet and in the United States. We have a crisis and we need new ideas and new approaches.
Mental health has become a global crisis. Harvard psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerMD) is the Director of the Department of postgraduate and continuing education in McLean Hospital, and he's an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. His research is leading the future of understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. His recent book Brain Energy outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain.
Dr. Chris Palmer was personally impacted witnessing the decline of his mother’s mental health when he was a child. His frustration with the medical system and his own struggles drove him into the field of psychology where he has focused on understanding what mental disorders are and how they can be treated in a new and more effective way. Dr. Palmer has made a link of metabolic health and treatment that is changing the way Western medicine views and approaches our mental health crisis.
“ I am putting people with mental disorders (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression) into full remission, sometimes off of psychiatric medications, using strategies like the ketogenic diet, but also exercise, good sleep, get off the drugs and alcohol, and stress reduction.”
- Dr. Chris Palmer
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Mitochondria and Brain Health: Genes get turned off or on primarily in relation to mitochondria.There has been an explosion of research on the tiny things in our cells and the benefits of addressing them for brain health. Mitochondria are the primary regulators of the metabolism, and brain disorders are being linked to metabolic disorders. Scientists are beginning to understand the role of the metabolism and mitochondria, and the role they play in mental health.
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Individuals Brain Strength: Just like how each of us have certain muscles that are stronger than others, our brains are similar. Each of us have areas of the brain that are stronger or weaker. Once you locate the weak areas of the brain you can often retrain them and see amazing results in cognition and emotional functioning.
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Ketogenic Diet, Lifestyle, and Brain Function: The ketogenic diet has amazingly profound impacts on the human brain. The ketogenic diet promotes metabolic health which positively affects the brain. The application of the Ketogenic diet paired with proper sleep, stress reduction, finding purpose, and exercise is a prescription that is working. However it isn’t a quick fix, it takes years of dedication and focus to see full remission in patients.
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Medication is Limited: Although medication can be effective in treating the symptoms of a mental disorder there are limitations and many side effects. Dr. Palmer has dedicated his life’s work to finding better ways than the mainstream focus on medicating patients. He believes that although medication is necessary at times it is not the only route for treatment, and can be very limiting for overall recovery of mental health and brain disorders.
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I would say focus on whole foods. Focus on nutrient density, and have it be bioavailable nutrient dense food. Meaning foods that are high in nutrients, that's first and foremost when it comes to being healthy.
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Gut imbalance and shame are like hand in glove when it comes to being healthy according to Dr. Will Cole (@Dr. Will Cole). As a visionary in the health field he created one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. He is the author of Ketotarian, Intuitive Fasting, and Gut Feelings. He is one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation and specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease.
Dr. Will Cole spent his earnings as a teenager on the latest superfood or herb that he was learning about. His passion and curiosity led him into the field of functional medicine where he is dedicated to demystifying how to get and stay healthy. Dr. Cole has a podcast, The Art of Being Well, where he explores a variety of diverse topics. His latest passion is finding the intimate relationship between our emotions and our gut health and how they affect one another.
“I think if you're getting enough from food, you don't really need many supplements, it’s that simple.”
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Dr. Will Cole
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Ketogenic Diet: Eating Keto can be very beneficial, but it isn’t for everyone. When you are eating ketogenically you want your diet to consume 65-75%fat. And this is good fats. The false belief that you can eat anything you want as long as you are in the correct percentage range of fat intake is incorrect and dangerous for your health.
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Shame and Gut Health: It is becoming more and more clear that our emotional and mental states are directly affected by our gut health. And just like the saying what came first, the chicken or the egg, our emotional and mental states affect our gut health. Our bodies and beingness are interwoven and deeply connected. Living with shame is a leading cause for gut imbalance.
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Organization and Intuitive Nutrition: If you can be organized and take time to test which foods, diet, and supplements work best to keep your body in harmony then you can start to let go of structures regarding diet and eat intuitively.
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Western vs. Functional Medicine: One of the main differences between Western and Functional medicine is the way the doctors use your labs. Functional medicine focuses on you being compared to and living in optimal health.
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The Art of Being Well Podcast
Gut Feelings by Dr. Will Cole
Dr. Will Cole Blog
Meditation, contemplation, all the spiritual practices, even therapy is all asking you to look within. You're not looking out there to solve your problem, you're looking within.
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RJ Singh is all about Ultra Habits and the power of implementing positivity into your daily routine. His early life was one of violence, crime, jails, and addiction. With the support of mentors and supportive frameworks Singh embarked on the path of overcoming the pull of living in the shadows. Through his experiences he developed a system which empowers individuals to embark on the journey of living in awareness of mind, body, and spirit.
RJ Singh believes in limitless possibilities. He is a corporate and ultra-endurance athlete, family man and is dedicated to the pursuit of self-mastery. His life mission is to lead by example and share what he has learned about the power of habit and choice.
“As a person stays sober longer, and they're doing the work. They move into a place where they've read all the books, they've accumulated all the information, and you kind of realize that all that information is saying the same thing. Ultimately, within our heart and soul and being, we know the answers.”
- RJ Singh
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Sitting with Yourself: Being able to sit alone in a room and do nothing except be present to yourself in the moment is challenging for many. Learning to be with your thoughts, feelings, and the space inbetween is foundational to being present with life and others.
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The Levels of the Mind: There are layers to the mind's activity and stories. Observation, engagement, identification, and witnessing. When all the thoughts settle and you have become a witness to how your mind functions a deep understanding is discovered.
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Recovery: Addictions that undermine our health, relationships, and professional goals are like mold inside a wall. Unless you eradicate the root cause, identify the triggers, and build a solid community of support it is challenging to overcome the behaviors. Creating positive habits to replace the negative addictions is an important step to recovery.
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Honesty: We all lie to ourselves at some point when we are living in an addiction. Getting clear about the insidious nature of deceit and how it undermines recovery is essential. And being truthful with our words and actions toward the self and others is necessary.
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Links:
Ultra Habits Website
Ultra Habits Podcast
Many things can be explained to the smallest detail. There are the things like Aspirin that we know work, however still cannot explain exactly why it works. This is the power of trusting the seen and the unseen in science and medicine.
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Mark Fox (@markfox) is an engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, and author. From rocket building to PEMF therapy Mark uses his skills and curiosity to invent solutions for the seemingly unsolvable. Utilizing TRIZ in his work, Mark is on the cutting edge of groundbreaking inventions that could change the future of our health and home.
Inventor and visionary Mark Fox shares how to access your creativity and curiosity in his book DaVinci and the 40 Answers. He has been researching and evolving a device that helps heal the body through the pulse electromagnetic field for the past 17 years. His company Resona Health has statistically helped Veterans reduce PTSD symptoms.
“ PEMF stands for pulsed electro-magnetic field. So it's what it sounds like: it's an electromagnetic field that pulses. Now, the earth, the earth is a 24/7, since the beginning of time, as far as we know, is a PMF machine”
- Mark Fox
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TRIZ: The theory of inventive problem solving: A Russian acronym that is based in the 40 categories inventions fall into. A lens that helps you look at problem solving creatively to find new and fresh perspectives. Examples: What is the inverse of the situation? Mechanical vibration, what happens when you shake it? Looking at the problem from another dimension.
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Grounding: The earth has an electromagnetic field that is pulsing 24/7. It has been scientifically proven that it is good for one’s health to walk barefoot on the natural ground, connected to earth’s frequency. This practice of what is now called “earthing” is a key grounding principle in many eastern traditions such as yoga and martial arts.
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FDA Funding: 75% of FDA funding is by Big-Pharma. Most of the money that funds the Food and Drug Administration comes with the influence, entitlement, and parameters of the big pharmaceutical companies agenda.
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Imagining the Future: It is possible that things like lightbulbs, our cellular devices, and other everyday devices in the home could be transformed into tools to make your home a rejuvenation station. This is the vision of using frequency to heal our bodies and minds from ailments.
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Links:
Resona Health Company
DaVinci and the 40 Answers Book
I do a very simple meditation that is very powerful. I made a list of everybody I've ever loved in my life. And I spend one minute focusing on thinking what I love about them, and then send them love.
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Johnathan Robinson (@Johnathan.Robinson) believes that enlightenment is for everyone. He is the author of 14 books, a frequent guest on Oprah, and a psychotherapist. His recent book The Enlightenment Project is an offering to its readers as a guide to support people in reaching permanent states of peace, joy.
Jonathan Robinson set out to discover the best ways to find inner peace by studying with over 100 well-known spiritual teachers. In his books, podcast (Awareness Explorers), and talks he shares his findings in a way that is relatable, realistic, and attainable. Jonathan has reached over 100 million people and has been a frequent guest on Oprah, CNN, and other national TV shows, and his work has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, and Reader’s Digest.
“When you let go of the grabbing or the tendencies of the ego, what's left is a place of spacious peace and open-heartedness.”
- Johnathan Robinson
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Modern Ways to Enlightenment: There are ways to get into the supreme state of consciousness, known as enlightenment, through simple techniques/practices. It doesn’t have to take you 10,20,30 years; if you find a short and effective method, you can quickly reach full awareness and bliss.
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Emotional Clean-Up on the Path: Clearing our neurosis, past traumas, and negative habitual patterns is vital for a practitioner on the spiritual path. You want to get your vessel clear and free from the ego lens.
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Who am I: The practice of asking the question, “Who am I?” is fantastic and will help you peel away the layers of false identities and access what is ego and what is not.
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The Teacher: The saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will come,” is not a cliche. On the spiritual path, you will find your teachers at the right time. Ultimately, when ready, you will see that everyone is a teacher and carries a lesson for you.
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Links:
Awareness Explorers Podcast
The Enlightenment Project
Interestingly enough… people often focus on what can go wrong instead of right when discussing living a life of generosity and financial abundance.
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Ramit Sethi (@ramit) is an entrepreneur, financial advisor, and author. His New York Times bestselling book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, has sold over 10 million copies. Ramit is passionate about how people view their relationship with money and how it impacts romantic relationships. He has a Netflix series coming out this year, where he will take people on the journey to a wealth mindset and habits.
Passionate, focused, and purposefully unrealistic, Ramit Sethi wants people to dream big about money. He recently released a companion journal to his New York Times bestselling book titled I Will Teach You to Be Rich: The Journal. In this playbook, he teaches and encourages the participant to dream big and create a vision that can be activated, acted on, and materialized.
“ My money rules are positive. So remember, they're my rules. I get to create whatever I want. So I have 10 Money rules. Everybody can Google Ramit’s 10 Money Rules..”
- Ramit Sethi
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Visioning Your Rich Life: Each of us has a unique vision of a prosperous life. Knowing yours, writing it out, and visualizing is a step toward financial freedom and success. Be specific in your creation and dream as BIG as you possibly can.
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Debt and Financial Planning: Do not ignore your debt and just hope it goes away. Take the time to sit down and plan how to get out of debt. If it feels overwhelming, find support to help you map out a path to financial freedom.
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Partnerships and Money: Understanding your romantic partner's beliefs about money are essential. Money problems or different belief systems can create unnecessary stress in relationships.
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Your Relationship with Money: Many of us spend time working on having healthy relationships with people, ourselves, food, and work. Money often needs to be noticed. Carving out time to learn about how money works, your beliefs regarding money, and creating a plan for your financial abundance is important.
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Links:
I Will Teach You To Be Rich Website
Ramit Sethi LinkedIn
Ramit Sethi Instagram
The best leaders can communicate upsets with their team and then move on. It is important to support and mentor those who do not see themselves as leaders yet by being accountable and honest through word and action.
Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jone's (@authorBPJones) faith and fortitude brought him into a life of service both in and out of the military. His recent book Treading the Deep is a memoir/guidebook on discovering one’s path as a servant leader.
With his unstoppable faith, Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones has the ability to communicate the hows and whats of making great leaders that will form and shape the future of the US military. His attitude and teaching encourage and inspire the notion that no matter what the circumstance, we can all find meaning and vision.
“ I would talk to my leaders about that, like, look, the doors can open rapidly, and you need to be ready to step through.”
- Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones
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Learning about Leadership: You can learn as much from a toxic leader as a good one. Knowing what doesn’t work or what is harmful in a leadership role gives you tools you can use to discover why a leader is good or dysfunctional and toxic.
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Different Interpretations are Powerful: Taking multiple perspectives empowers you as a leader when you want to inspire and educate yourself and others. When dealing with complexity, always ask yourself what stance you can take.
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Servant Leadership: Over 25 types of leadership scratch the surface of philosophies regarding leadership. A servant leader's leadership style and attitude show when interacting with others. They want to engage and strengthen everyone on their team so that the leadership is decentralized and all participants thrive in their areas of expertise.
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Look out for Others: If you have the information and ability to help another person succeed, use it for good. Leaders who help engage and uplift people exemplify how good leaders look out for their teams.
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Treating people individually and as whole systems is where modern medicine is heading thanks to AI technology and the doctors that are paving the way with integrative practices.
Mathew Dawson (@wildhealthmd) is the CEO of Wild Health which was founded in 2019. A father of four, he is also the co-owner, CEO, and chief farming officer of The Kentucky Castle in Woodford County. He is a pioneer in the medical field as he treat patients with integrative medicine and affordable healthcare.
Mathew Dawson believes that individualized medicine and diet will be mainsteam before we knowit. He promotes that the future is hear and continues his mission in educating the masses and his peers through his Wild Health Podcast.
“ We're not a collection of organ systems, we're a whole person. And when someone has a headache, you don't just automatically think of the brain, you got to think about the whole system and take care of everything. It's it's not that simple.”
- Mathew Dawson
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Genetic Disposition : Our genetics are part of how we are able to manage stress and perspective in situations. Having the knowledge of your genetic predisposition not only helps you thrive physically and avoid sickness, it also helps you comprehend certain proclivities you have towards particular environments.
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Humans as a Whole: Often western medicine treats with medication for the symptom showing up in the body, which is only a bandaid for health. It is vital to treat a person as a whole organism and find the root of disease and treat from there. You are not a collection of organ systems, you are a whole person.
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Individualized Healthcare has Arrived: What used to cost $1000’s is now becoming affordable thanks to the ingenuity of doctors and the technology of AI. People can find out what is the best diet, supplementation,a nd healthcare routine for approx. $100 a month. Getting to know your DNA and Gut Biome can prevent disease and improve performance.
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Community for Health: It is speculated that lonliness is equivalent to smoking a pack and a half of cigerettes a day. Getting out, connecting, opening one’s heart to community is important for longevity and health.
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Links:
Wild Health Website
Mathew Dawson LinkedIn
Wild Health Podcast
Entrepreneurs identify themselves, not just by the product of their work, but by something that's deeper by a core mission.
Jason Feifer (@ heyfeifer) the Editor in Chief at Entrepreneur Magazine, a podcast host, keynote speaker, and startup advisor. Known as an unstoppable optimist Jason enjoys writing and presenting on the topics of taking ownership, creating opportunities, and building for tomorrow.
Jason Feifer newest book, Build for Tomorrow is a manual on how to adapt to change, cultivate resilience, and reinvention.
“ I have this theory of humanity, which is, everybody has the same skill. And that skill is pattern matching. The difference is that we're all good at matching different patterns. The more that you can figure out which patterns you're good at matching, the more you can lean into that.”
- Jason Feifer
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Entrepreneurs are Vertical Thinkers : Entrepreneurs only do things because the thing that they're doing is the foundation upon which they will build more on. They think about how doing one thing is going to lead to the next thing, how they're going to develop some new skill or insight.
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Pattern Recognition: Learning which patterns you recognize will guide you to know what you are innately talented in and how to develop. Also, if you listen to the questions that people ask you, you will discover that those questions pointing to what people think your value is to them.
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The Future of Work: The four day work week if implemented can be very successful for many problems. As the future of work changes companies and employees need to understand that solving one problem might create another better problem. When this happens, it is important not to throw out the original idea, instead address the new better problem and fix it.
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Identify with an Archeytpe: Identify the archetype that best defines who you are and what drives you. If you do this, even if your circumstance change (job title, financial status, relationships) you will have less sense of identity loss and more resilient as you adapt.
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Jason Feifer Website
Build For Tomorrow Book
Build For Tomorrow Podcast
Time is precious. I believe in working smarter, not harder.
DJ Eagle Bear Vanas (@d.j. vanas) is an leadership expert, international speaker, best selling author, member of the Ottowa Tribe, producer and director. His recent book The Warrior Within draws from Native American traditions and philosophies which are high tech wisdom for the modern warrior.
DJ Eagle Bear Vanas newest book, The Warrior Within is a transformational guide to getting yourself right in order to accomplish the work you were meant to do.
“Being a warrior is somebody who can show up day in and day out, deliver on their responsibilities impact the world contribute.”
- DJ Eagle Bear Vanas
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Native American Medicine: Medicine is taken throughout the day; deep breaths, prayer, songs, taking stillness, and spending time connecting and learning from nature.
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Listening to Your Intuition: Our innate wisdom, otherwise known as intuition, is guiding us at all moments. It is important to learn how to hear your intuition and have the courage to not override the voice even when it is telling you something that is inconvenient.
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We All Need Support: Everyone struggles. The illusion that some people have it all together all the time is false, and harmful to the collective. It is important for leaders to show that they struggle and know how to ask for support so that those in the community can do the same and do not hold themselves to unrealistic standards.
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Serve and Protect Eachother: Being a warrior is about service and love for our fellow human, non-human, and the environment. In the Native American tradition warriors were very clear in their purpose, it was to feed and protect their people, not to feed and protect their ego.
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Links:
Website
The Warrior Within
D.J. Vanas@Instagram
Time is precious. I believe in working smarter, not harder.
Nick Sonnenberg (@nicholassonnenberg) is an entrepreneur, author, and world-renowned innovator of efficiency for self and teams. Nick’s recent book Come Up For Air made the Wall Street Journal’s best selling list in 2023.
Nick Sonnenberg's Come Up For Air is a timeless guide for anyone who wants to improve their productivity and work smarter, not harder.
“Work has changed. And it's kind of like what's going on as people are still using a typewriter. Basically, when you could get a new M2 chip and a MacBook Pro, and you're trying to get stuff done on a typewriter, it's just suboptimal.”
- Nick Sonnenberg
Key Takeaways:
- Strategy over Luck: Working smart is about having the right strategy and tools. Some companies can be lucky in success. However, there is always a moment when all teams need to learn to finetune their algorithm.
- CPR: The core to success for any team is Communication, Planning Tools, and Resources. This acronym is the foundation of Nick’s success in helping teams become effective in saving time and finding balance at work.
- Email Zero Inbox Rule: Keep your email at 0 and improve your work flow. This rule makes sure you do not miss opportunities that can cost you potentially millions of dollars.
- Saving Money and Time in Meetings: Take inventory of who really needs to be in a meeting. If someone can make you a video of a report and send it to you, that can save you and your team valuable meeting time. Cut back on the length of the meetings to save money and time. It is simple and efficient.
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Links:
Leverage
Come Up For Air
Nick@LinkedIn
Our perspective in any given moment dictates how we live our lives.
David Richman (@davidrichman_cycleoflives) is an author and speaker who rode 4700 miles to interview and connect to the stories he tells in his new book Cycle of Lives.
Cycle of Lives explores the importance of having difficult conversations with ourselves and others so that we can live a life of integrity and inspiration.
“Once you make it okay to quit, it becomes a lot easier to quit… Once you say, no, let me see if I can go just one more step, just go a little bit further, it becomes a little bit easier to not quit”
- David Richman
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Sonder: The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Sonder is a term that ties in many psychological concepts relevant to our well-being and staying grounded. Sonder is an awareness of ourselves living a unique perspective and life which entails various abilities. In this awareness, we realize everyone else is also doing this. It is having perspective and understanding.
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A Life Well Lived: Take a pause to look at yourself in the mirror and asking important questions like, who am I committed to being? What am I doing or not doing that is an expression of that commitment? Who am I now, and who am I becoming? These are a few important questions that can help create a path for a life well lived.
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Difficult Conversations and Trauma: Whether it is the trauma of our childhood, disease, or a single event, learning how to have conversations with our loved ones about the emotions involved is vital to be connected in our relationships.
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Everyone Has a Story To Tell: Many people devalue or play down their personal stories. Everyone has a story that, if shared, can help others understand themselves and the world in a new way. Learning to value and tell your personal story is an act of service.
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Links:
Davidrichman.com
David Richman Books
David Richman Instgram
Mark speaks with Dave Asprey. Dave Asprey is the father of biohacking, a four times New York best-selling author, and the founder of groundbreaking companies Bulletproof, Danger Coffee, and Upgrade Labs.
Dave’s mission is to empower the entire globe with information and knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age.
The proof of these advancements: is improved sleep, energy, and expanded capacity. His books Headstrong, Bulletproof Diet, Super Human, and the newly released Smarter Not Harder are roadmaps to accessing your full potential.
“I think birth and death are the same thing. And people can say what you know or do you believe in past lives. There's an argument for that. I've seen enough of my past lives, things that I couldn't explain any other way. But maybe that's all just I've convinced myself. There's a rational argument to believe in reincarnation, and it goes like this. If reincarnation is real, then there's not a problem with believing in it. But let's assume it's false. If you tell yourself it's true, every decision you make in this life will be made with less fear because you're not afraid of dying. It's starting the video game over again versus you never get to play over. So even if you're wrong. When you die, you're not going to know you're wrong. So if you believe in reincarnation, you live this life with less fear, regardless of the actual existence of reincarnation. So I decided a while ago, you know, it's rational to believe in it, whether or not you can prove it.” Dave Asprey
Key Takeaways:
- The Laziness Hack: You can trick yourself into being motivated to exercise. Look at it as the same principle as buying something on sale, and you don’t say you spent x amount of dollars to yourself, and you say I saved x amount of dollars. When you find efficient ways of getting the most out of your exercise, meditation, and intellectual pursuits, you can tell yourself you are saving time. This becomes a motivation hack, and you are more likely to do those things.
- Conscious Awareness: Part of being Super Human is realizing how much your “meat suit”(the body) drives your cravings and impulses. Becoming aware that those cravings and impulses are not you allows you to make better choices for your relationships, health, and longevity.
- Minerals are Important: Our soil is depleted of minerals, so our food doesn’t provide what the body needs. Also, certain foods deplete your body of minerals. Having a diet that feeds your body instead of robbing it of what it needs is essential. And supplementation is now becoming more vital for brain/body health.
- Smarter Not Harder: Biohacking is a way to navigate our busy lives and make the most out of our time each day. There are revolutionary ways to train the body that take less time and have better results. Each person is different; therefore, it is important to design your training, diet, and mindfulness practice for you specifically.
Mark speaks with Danny Warshay, Danny Warshay from Brown University. Danny is Professor and Executive Director at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship at Brown.
He leads thought provoking workshops on entrepreneurship and creativity around the world.
He began his entrepreneurial pursuits while an undergrad at Brown when he was a member of a software startup team company called ClearView, which then was later acquired by Apple.
Then he co-founded and sold companies and fields ranging from software to advanced materials, consumer products, and the media.
Danny has created a road map for entrepreneurs with his new book See, Solve, Scale: How anyone can turn an unsolved problem into a breakthrough success.
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Entrepreneurship is a Learned Skill: It is a myth that entrepreneurship is something you're born with. It is something that anybody can learn. There are fundamental principles for every entrepreneur to follow and find success in their endeavor.
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Diverse Teams Matter: It is statistically proven that if a founding team is diverse and inclusive at the start of founding a company, they will be more successful. This means that everyone is asked and allowed to show up as their true selves.
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Ikigai: Live a life with purpose and meaning. This is a Japanese philosophy that is rooted in being clear that every decision, action, and plan is part of your life’s purpose.
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See, Solve, and Skill: Seeing a problem, finding a solution, and creating a product or service for the initial problem are part of the entrepreneurial equation. It is also important to know what you are good at and make sure you love your pursuits.
Mark speaks with Bill George. Bill George is executive fellow at Harvard Business School (HBS), where he has taught leadership since 2004. He is the author of: Emerging Leader Edition of True North, Discover Your True North and The Discover Your True North Fieldbook, Authentic Leadership, True North, Finding Your True North, 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis and True North Groups. He was chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company. He has served as a director of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, the Mayo Clinic, and World Economic Forum USA. He has been named one of the Top 25 Business Leaders of the Past 25 Years by PBS, Executive of the Year by Academy of Management, and Director of the Year by National Association of Corporate Directors.
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True North Leadership: True North Leadership is about leaders understanding that it is important to have meaning in what they choose to do as a profession. Leader’s are encouraged to travel a path of self discovery and knowing your authentic self.
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It’s Alright to Disagree: Know your beliefs and values. It is alright and helps us evolve when we respectfully can discuss our different opinions and views on complex topics.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: DEI has to be more about statistics and checklist for a company. People need to know they belong and are valued. They also need to feel included in the conversations and heard. This takes leaders to get out of their offices and into the field with employees.
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Get Outside of Your Culture: When you travel and work outside your home country you become the minority. This allows you to examine yourself from new perspectives that teaches you about communication, values, and relationships.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with James Schmachtenberger, CEO and co-founder of the Neuro Hacker Collective. Neuro Hacker is dedicated to cutting edge research to provide supplements for brain, body, and emotional health and well being. James has been an entrepreneur since the age of 17, with businesses that were diverse yet always focused on being in service to the health and well being of humanity.
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Longevity: There are cells in our body called senescence cells. These cells are healthy cells that continue to divide and reproduce until they start to die, which is called apoptosis.These cells then affect other cells to begin to die in the body. Research is starting to show that we can stop this from happening, and therefore increase quality and length of life.
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Successful Path for Meditation: Because our bodies are in a hyper-aroused state due to modern living. Inoreder to have a more beneficial and enjoyable meditation practice it is important to prime yourself through journaling, exercise, and breathwork before sitting to meditate.
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Corruption in Politics: Large Companies invest in having highly intelligent and well trained professionals to surround congress people in order to make sure that the policies passed favor their needs. The system is corrupt and needs to change so people going into politics with the best intentions are not corrupted.
Rethinking Education: Traditional ways of educating are good for some learning. However, as more research is being done there is proof that there is a better way. This way is educating children through their interests and teaching them how to think and explore to gain knowledge and information.
Mark speaks with Dr. Richard Winters. Richard Winters is a practicing emergency physician and executive coach at Mayo Clinic.
As director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
He facilitates retreats and delivers programs that train leaders at healthcare organizations worldwide.
He has served as managing partner of a democratic physician group, chair of emergency medicine, president of an 800-physician medical staff, and CEO/founder of a managed care startup.
He recently released his book called: You're the Leader, Now What? Lessons from Mayo Clinic.
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GROW Model for Coaching: Coaching is a hugely helpful skill for leaders and managers in the world of work. The GROW model, which stands for Goals, Reality, Options, and Will, is a wonderful tool for coaching and setting clear guidelines for yourself to gain momentum and traction toward your goals.
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Expert's Role: Experts are a powerful resource when there is a unique issue that is specific in nature. As a leader, there are many situations where you or your team may know what to do. However, if there is an out-of- the-box need or want, calling in an expert can be one of the best ways to learn and develop both horizontally and vertically.
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Immunity to Change: Finding out what you as an individual and or your organization are making assumptions about and then testing if the assumptions have validity allows growth and change. Often there are assumptions being made in communications or direction due to unconscious bias. Understanding that we all have blind spots, leaders need to constantly investigate what assumptions are being made and test them for validity.
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Different Types of Leaders: There are leaders that are great in chaos and making decisions when things are rapidly changing. Then there are leaders who are wonderful at reaching out to colleagues to discuss and collaborate on changes that need to be made. The best type of leader can do both. However, it is not often you find the two qualities in one person.
Mark speaks with Jennifer Moss, an award-winning writer, international speaker, and workplace culture strategist with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Her work has inspired leaders to take a look at how they create, model, and manage work-life balance for themselves and their employees. Her most recent book, The Burnout Epidemic, was named 10 Best New Management Books for 2022 by Thinkers50 and shortlisted for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature Award.
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Saying No for the Bigger Yes: It is essential to learn how to say no to things that are not in alignment with our values and goals. To be honest with ourselves and others by expressing our no from a place of clarity of what our bigger yes is.
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Invisible Pressure: When leaders/bosses email employees on off-work hours, it creates invisible pressure. Because so many companies have shifted to remote work, leaders need to be aware of this invisible pressure and model proper work-life balance. Also, recognizing that due to employee gender, race, sexual orientation, and other factors, by not having awareness regarding emails, meetings, and conversations, leaders can sometimes unconsciously create a culture of inequity.
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The Difference Between Technical and Adaptive problems: Leaders need to look at the difference between psychoemotional issues, the work culture they create, and mental health as separate from systematic issues. As a leader, you can understand that you are not a mental health professional. However, it is your responsibility to be the conduit for your employees so that they have the resources for mental health. This means putting systems in place for the adaptive problems and recognizing they are separate variables to be addressed.
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Are we Mating or Meeting: How the brain registers our interaction with others on zoom or other online meeting platforms is important to recognize. Because we are not seeing the whole person and are able to gauge the eyes, our brain is registering the interaction from an animal instinct of mating or fighting. This is problematic in ways that create defensive and aggressive behaviors that would not happen if you were meeting in person with your people.
Mark speaks with Scott Mann. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world,, including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership,, where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today’s leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Scott helps organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated. His recent book, Operation Pineapple Express, was an instant New York Times best seller.
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Leadership: The dynamics of leadership are changing. The old ways of one charismatic leader who knows what to do are shifting to groups of individuals, all understanding that they can lead together more effectively when there is a common vision and goal, mutual understanding, and collaboration.
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Mental Clarity and Calm: The most powerful tool anyone can access in times of duress is mental clarity. When you allow your mind to settle and you take time to pause, it allows you to access your intuition and a deeper knowing of what to do.
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Humans and Connection: The ability to make connections and build relationships across borders is a core component that stabilizes and secures stability and freedom in this country (The United States of America).
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Veteran’s Voices: The mental health crisis in the U.S. veteran population is rising. It is important to listen to and support this population.
Mark speaks with Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger. Dr. Garvey helps CEOs unleash their teams' and organizations' complexity genius.
She is the co-founder and CEO of Cultivating Leadership, where they blend deep theoretical knowledge with a driving quest for practical ways to make leaders' lives better. She coaches CEOs and their executive teams and designs and teaches high-end leadership programs.
She has written three highly acclaimed books on leadership and complexity. Jennifer's newly released book, Unleash Your Complexity Genius: growing your inner capacity to lead.
Dr. Garvey lives in the French countryside, where she bought a house with 11 friends. Putting her expertise and insights into complexity and leadership, they live in a community while focusing on what works and developing more of that while letting go of what doesn’t. Jennifer is a coach for CEOs and various high-functioning teams, helping them unleash the power of the collective and how they can all thrive as individuals while working toward common goals. One of the fundamental questions Dr. Berger asks is how do we recognize the complexity and then work with it and harness it in some ways to create the lives we want to lead.
Key Takeaways:
Looking at Patterns to Inform Actions: When we acknowledge that complexity exists within our relationships and the external world, we can lead with that awareness. One of the ways to enact positive change is to notice the patterns are working and focus on how to do more of that, as well as noticing any patterns that don’t work and leading our way through complexity together.
Working with Complexity, Not Against It: It is essential to ask how we can work with complexity instead of against it. Using the metaphor of a wave, You can’t jump in a wave without getting wet. With the knowledge of the wetness of the wave, then you can ask, how do I work with the waves and do something cool with what's here? This makes any complex problem a different task and, in many ways, much simpler. We need to recognize complexity, work with it, and harness it in some ways to create the lives we want to lead.
Looking at Complexity as a Collective: To address complexities such as environmental concerns, human rights, and global politics it is important to recognize how we, as a collective, function. Once we can see the complexity within the collective, we can start to address how we as a collective can function better and better over time. In relationships, organizations, and communities, it is important to create the conditions for people to build strong bonds and trust one another. When people are bonded and trust each other, they can activate those things that make humans awesome at addressing and acting towards and within complexity.
Leadership and Environment: A leader’s job is to amplify the conditions where people can be diverse, individual, imperfect, creative, and energized in the workplace. Leadership is recognizing the individuals and cultivating something unique that each person brings to the group.
Mark speaks with Dr. Loraine Van Tuyl an eco-psychologist who specializes in helping people understand the multidimmensional aspects of their mind,body, and hearts.
Dr. Van Tuyl is an author, speaker, and guide who has worked with high power leaders, stressed out CEO’s, empaths, and experts of all kinds.
Her books include The Amazon Wisdom Keeper, and her self-help book and Soul Authority: Liberatory Tools to Heal from Oppressive Patterns and Restore Trust in Your Heart Compass.
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Positive Change is Happening: There is a collective awakening happening and there are many more positive shifts happening both individually and socially.
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Eco-Psychology: Leaning into the ancient teachings of earth, fire, water, and air is a great way to understand our psychology better. We can learn how to find balance if we know which elements are dominant in our system as well as which ones are out of balance.
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Trees Teach us about our own Nervous System: Spending time with nature and connecting to its teachings can help us unravel trauma and learn how to find our natural relaxed state centered in the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Countering Epidemic Narcism by Teaching People to Lead with Heart First: Connecting to your sacred truth, and personal and soul boundaries you can then lead with your heart. Once you have got the heart informing the mind and actions then it counters the epidemic narcissism that we can all do in this modern world. Getting our ego mind informed by the heart is vital to living in alignment with your soul authority.
Mark speaks with Steve Magness, author of Do Hard Things; why we get resilience wrong, and the surprising science of real toughness. Steve is also the co-author of The Best Selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox.
In his coaching practice, he has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on performance and mental skills. He served as a consultant and mental development for professional sports teams, some of the top teams in the world, and his writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and others.
Steve ran a 4.01 mile, which was the fastest in the country at the time, and the sixth fastest in US history today
Steve believes that everyone has a unique limit regarding personal performance. He encourages his clients to explore those limits by training Steve specializes in cross-domain thinking, weaving together ideas from athletics, business, and psychology to better understand performance in all aspects of life.
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Integration is Key: When training for Peak Performance it is important to train all 5 Mountains. The Body, Mind, Emotions, Intuition, and Spirit. The foundational physical or mental movements of any sport or boardroom must be trained daily. Knowing your inner landscape is important to perform at the top. To do this you must have a healthy body and know your mind.
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How to Find the Middle Path: Put yourself in challenging situations. Do this when you are centered and healthy. This way you can find a new edge of navigating discomfort and chaos. If you don’t perform at your best in the challenging situation you have consciously put yourself in, you now have new information about where you need to train to get closer to the limit of your capabilities. There is no failure, just learning, and growth.
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Mental Toughness is Learning to Relax: Mental Toughness is not about Grit and muscling through an event. The best athletes and most successful entrepreneurs have learned how to relax and engage in narrow and big-picture focus in intense and high-stress moments.
- Utilize your Intuition: In our society, we are taught to lead with mind and practical information. Getting in tune with how intuition can inform the next action is important. That is what flow state is; a combination of knowledge, experience, and intuition all coming together to inform each subtle and gross action.
Mark speaks with Jaimie MoCrazy, Jamie is a former pro freeskier, motivational speaker, ski guide, and talk show host. She was the first female in the world to do a double flip in a Slopestyle run during the X Games in 2013. Her non-profit MoCrazy Strong raises awareness and supports peer-to-peer learning surrounding traumatic brain injuries and creating lives that are inspired and revolutionary.
Jamie is a former pro freeskier, motivational speaker, ski guide, and talk show host. She was the first female in the world to do a double flip in a Slopestyle run during the X Games in 2013. Her non-profit MoCrazy Strong raises awareness and supports peer-to-peer learning surrounding traumatic brain injuries and creating lives that are inspired and revolutionary.
Jaimie’s innovative approach to recovery and living a motivated and fulfilled life after overcoming obstacles has inspired and educated many. Her inspired work and story are changing policy in legislation, medicine, and organizations to see people as a whole and unique.
Mark speaks with Wade Lightheart, Cofounder of BiOptimizers. Wade is the co-founder and president at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company. He is passionate about the future of education and serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute.Wade is a 3-time Canadian national all natural bodybuilding champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe competitor, and host of The Awesome Health Podcast.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Wade Lightheart, a man who is revolutionizing supplementation and how to balance our physical, emotional, and energetic systems. In the episode, Wade shares his journey in discovering the key components to individual health and a positive look at the future of Gut Health and overall wellness. Wade shares his journey through a variety of landscapes, and how that mirrored his findings of why diversity is key for our soil, bodies, and education systems.
Key Takeaways:
Having the right mentors and teachers is essential in life. Wade describes the risk of hurting oneself without the proper education and guidance. Specifically, how in the era of information and technology how one can find profound information that is useless and even dangerous without the guidance and support of experts in the field.
The profound influence of inviting the wrong people into your life. Wade shares how he allowed toxic people and lifestyle to permeate his path on health. Acknowledging that putting his life at risk to feel good was all part of the journey to becoming aware of the importance of the environment we choose and the people in it. Mark and Wade explore the difference between controversial medicines being used for recreation instead of healing, and fake vs. real shamans.
Blanket supplementation vs. Individual supplementation. Wade shares the best tests for individual whole body testing. Emphasizing the importance of why supplementation is not a one size fits all game and can even be dangerous and wasteful to take supplements without a specific protocol. He announces why gut health is an essential component for this and future generations due to the shifting landscape of soil, antibiotics, and overall environment.
Magnesium’s key role in brain function. Wade explains the four types of magnesium and how they vary, while celebrating the benefits of knowing what is right for your maximum fitness, mental...
Mark speaks with Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo’s first ever Chief Design Officer and the author of the timely book—both manifesto and memoir—called The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People. Together we explore the important call to prioritize human-centered design and innovation when it is most at risk.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo’s first ever Chief Design Officer and the author of the timely book—both manifesto and memoir—called The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People. In the episode, Mauro makes the call to prioritize human-centered design and innovation when it is most at risk. In a constantly changing world, Mauro stands for human-centered design to maintain our human nature in business and life.
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Love at work builds collaboration & efficiency. Mauro describes how kindness at work decreases redundant tasks. Specifically, many people spend countless moments trying to avoid sabotage and back-stabbing by overcompensating and looking over their shoulders. When kindness is at the forefront, time and energy are saved - and business gets done quicker, with more ease and happiness.
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One page, 24 qualities of leadership. If you don’t read the book, Mauro recommends you simply pick up the book and turn to the one page that lists all 24 of his main qualities of leadership. Try these out in your own life, and watch your success and your organization soar.
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Design thinking vs. design. Mauro shares the difference between design thinking and design in and of itself, sharing how many designers go to school for design and forget everything they learned regarding the design thinking process. Every design thinking organization needs designers. But not all designers are naturally design thinkers.
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The three design thinking pillars. Design, Strategy, Prototype as the way of the future in life, business, politics, and beyond. Mauro advocates for design thinking as the ideal way to address any problem to find the most effective solution.
Mark speaks with Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo’s first ever Chief Design Officer and the author of the timely book—both manifesto and memoir—called The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People. Together we explore the important call to prioritize human-centered design and innovation when it is most at risk.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo’s first ever Chief Design Officer and the author of the timely book—both manifesto and memoir—called The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People. In the episode, Mauro makes the call to prioritize human-centered design and innovation when it is most at risk. In a constantly changing world, Mauro stands for human-centered design to maintain our human nature in business and life.
Key Takeaways:
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Love at work builds collaboration & efficiency. Mauro describes how kindness at work decreases redundant tasks. Specifically, many people spend countless moments trying to avoid sabotage and back-stabbing by overcompensating and looking over their shoulders. When kindness is at the forefront, time and energy are saved - and business gets done quicker, with more ease and happiness.
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One page, 24 qualities of leadership. If you don’t read the book, Mauro recommends you simply pick up the book and turn to the one page that lists all 24 of his main qualities of leadership. Try these out in your own life, and watch your success and your organization soar.
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Design thinking vs. design. Mauro shares the difference between design thinking and design in and of itself, sharing how many designers go to school for design and forget everything they learned regarding the design thinking process. Every design thinking organization needs designers. But not all designers are naturally design thinkers.
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The three design thinking pillars. Design, Strategy, Prototype as the way of the future in life, business, politics, and beyond. Mauro advocates for design thinking as the ideal way to address any problem to find the most effective solution.
Mark speaks with Daphne E. Jones , author of Win When They Say You Won't: Break Through Barriers and Keep Leveling Up Your Success. Together we explore what it’s like to grow up as a black woman and forge oneself into a career leader. Daphne details her experience as a young black girl in Illinois forging mental toughness and determination to form her own reality.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Daphne E. Jones, author of Win When They Say You Won't: Break Through Barriers and Keep Leveling Up Your Success. In the episode, Daphne details her experience as a young black girl in Illinois forging mental toughness and determination to form her own reality. Today, Daphne E. Jones has 30+ years of experience in general management and executive level roles at IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira, and General Electric.
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“That’s your belief, not mine.” Daphne was told by her career counselor that black girls don’t successfully make it in college and that she should instead go to secretary school. She followed his advice, but today she’s a corporate board member and has held leadership positions at several Fortune 500 companies.
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Daphne’s 4-step process for change. EDIT stands for Envision, Design, Iterate, and Transform. Through her experience at IBM for several years, Daphne details her process for creation & iteration in life and business for ultimate success & improvement.
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The will of a mother’s mind. Daphne shares how her mother’s mental training through childhood was the driving force for her to believe in herself and defy all the odds in her career as a black woman.
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We are all worthy of a mentor. For many, like Daphne, reaching out for support and seeking a mentor can seem intimidating. But when you ask yourself if you would give someone else support… don’t you think other people would be happy to give you theirs?
Mark speaks with Colin O’Brady, New York Times bestselling author and ten-time world record breaking athlete. Colin details his journey from a tragic fire accident at age 22, to realizing what he calls his “Possible Mindset™,” to breaking ten world records & starting a 12-hour walk world movement. His new book is now out, titled, The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Colin O’Brady, New York Times bestselling author and ten-time world record breaking athlete. In this episode, Colin shares the incredible story of at 22 being told he’d never walk normally again – to breaking 10 world records by leveraging the power of his mind and heart. Colin also details his new obsession: helping others tap into their own “potential mindset” by walking 12-hours in a single day, the inspiration for his new book, The 12-Hour Walk.
Mark speaks with Linda Yates, founder and CEO of Mach49, the leading growth incubator for global businesses. Linda is a seasoned CEO with over 25 years of experience creating global strategy and driving innovation for large multinationals around the world. She is also the author of the newly released book THE UNICORN WITHIN: How Companies Can
Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Linda Yates, CEO of Mach49, the leading growth incubator for global businesses and author of THE UNICORN WITHIN. In this episode, Linda discusses the impact that global businesses can have in creating exciting, creative, and sustainable environments for their employees to drive true innovation for a better tomorrow… by developing their own “unicorn” from within their organization.
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Building for the future of humanity. From her “Greenest Home in America” to her Global 1,000 venture projects, Linda shares her passion for sustainability & innovation and how even the biggest companies can be nimble and think long-term.
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Creative, but don’t like risk? You’re in luck! Linda details how Mach49, her venture development company, helps the world’s largest companies start, grow, and sustain internal innovation centers where employees can flex their entrepreneurial spirit, in safety.
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Start with your customer’s pain. Mark and Linda discuss the innovation cycle starting not with the surveying ideas… but surveying pain points and building solutions to address them.
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The Unicorn Within. Linda’s new book is a manual for Fortune 500 and SMB companies alike on how to build a venture center within your own organization, no matter the size. This allows Mach29’s innovation secrets to reach the masses and create sustainable change in all arenas and sectors of business.
Mark speaks with Roger L. Martin, a 40-year trusted adviser to CEOs of some of the world’s top companies and author of A NEW WAY TO THINK: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness. After watching the dominant models of management fail leaders time and again, Roger became passionate about helping leaders and businesses think differently and ditch old models for new ones in the ways of management, culture, and competition.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Roger L. Martin, best-selling author of A NEW WAY TO THINK: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness where he urges leaders to toss out the old ways of thinking, and instead try new models in every domain of management. In the episode, Roger shares his expertise and rich experience working with the world’s most powerful CEOs and businesses to rethink how they think.
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Create like a designer. Today’s markets require less structure and more culture. A culture of creation and designing, which requires employees and leaders to think of new possibilities constantly. This is the way of the future.
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Be ready to pivot, like a SEAL. The elite teams and business leaders all think similarly – they know that plans are only temporary and the real work comes when they get into the field. Real leadership requires agility & trust in your team to create the next answers.
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Imagination, visualization, and clarity. Mark and Roger connect on how the SEALs use imagery to ensure the team has a collective vision of how the operation will work. By using imagery, visualization is possible, and cohesion is achieved.
The best leaders attack VUCA; they don’t wait. Roger shares his angst for leaders that wait for VUCA to disappear to act, which Mark agrees makes for a block in information and productivity. Instead, act amidst VUCA to attain information more quickly. Expect to fail, and iterate.
Mark speaks with Tony Nader, MD, PhD, Dr. Nader, a globally recognized expert in the science of consciousness and human development who is the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally. Tony is an MIT and Harvard trained doctor and neuroscientist and the author of The One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness, through which he brings the science of consciousness to new audiences and expands the understanding of the relationship between mind and body, consciousness and physiology, and the possibility to development full human potential.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Tony Nader, MD, PhD, global expert in the science of consciousness and human development and head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally. In the episode, Tony shares the science of consciousness and the relationship between mind and body, consciousness and physiology, and the possibility to develop full human potential.
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Transcendental Meditation as an inner and outer practice. The reality is many Westerners think of meditation as an internal-only practice and therefore avoid it at all costs. Transcendental Meditation (TM), which Dr. Nader champions in the West, is instead both an internal and external practice, used to create more harmony in our real world lives.
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The survey says… meditate! Tony shares how TM has created research-backed results in both physical and mental realms. For instance, TM practitioners experience increased mental clarity, peace, and happiness, as well as less physiological stress, better healing and ability to concentrate - even (get this) better behavior!
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Ultimate reality and...rock consciousness? Tony details how TM allows practitioners to experience ultimate reality, which is the experience of all consciousness, everything, as one. Oh, and that includes rocks, which also hold consciousness, albeit of lower values than us humans.
Less than 1% to heal the world. Studies have shown, including an experiment done in Washington, D.C., that when less than 1% of a population come together and practice Transcendental Meditation, there are cosmic shifts in the overall population behaviorally and mentally. Less car crashes, less violence, crime, and so on. TM is quite literally changing the world, by bringing us into harmony with the all-encompassing oneness of everything.
Mark speaks with Michael “Punky” Higgs and Dr. Martin Polanco of The Mission Within, a clinical program specializing in treating mTBI, PTSD, anxiety, and depression that has supported over 600 special operations veterans. After witnessing the transformative power of psychedelics, Michael and Martin became passionate about bringing the healing modalities to vets and their loved ones.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Michael “Punky” Higgs and Dr. Martin Polanco of The Mission Within, a 6-week psychedelic therapy program for Special Operations vets based in Mexico. In the episode, Michael and Martin share personal and scientific testimony of the impact psychedelics are having on our vets and their loved ones.
Key Takeaways:
- Drugs to bring us together. Psychedelics like DMT act on a receptor that normally help us differentiate ourselves from others. The effect is we lose track of where we end and the rest of the world begins, which helps create greater cohesion and communion in our world.
- DMT is already within you. Since psychedelic compounds DMT and 5-MeO-DMT are neurotransmitters, our bodies seem to be wired to have these connected, unifying psychedelic experiences.
- The caustic cocktail. Michael shares his layered experience with injuries, childhood traumas, concussions, relationship traumas, and medications and the deadly combination they can create.
- Success worth celebrating. The Mission Within has treated over 600 special operations vets and over 80 veteran spouses with psychedelic clinical programming at their retreats in Mexico.
Mark speaks with Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, authors of Golden and partners in Astraea Strategies. Together we explore finding silence and stillness in a world that's getting noisier and busier by the minute, as well as the economic, social, and health consequences of that noise, externally and internally.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, authors of Golden and partners in Astraea Strategies. In the episode, Justin and Leigh share their compelling findings on stillness, silence, and the impact that noise is having on our bodies, our health, and social & economic lives.
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Silence isn't just the lack of noise. It's something different, a different quality altogether. Silence is a place for connection to your authenticity, and you can feel when people's minds are quiet or they’re loud inside.
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Our world is noisey, in many ways. Justin and Leigh share the Three Levels of Noise: auditory, informational, and internal. Auditory noise today is empirically louder than it's ever been, but pales in comparison to the informational noise boost we've seen in recent decades, which stifles our abilities to perceive & think creatively.
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Noise is not our friend. Together we discuss the impact noise can have on our thoughts, our actions, our bodies, and our economy. And it impacts the whole globe, even some of the more remote tribes in the Amazon.
The key is to focus on “ma.” The Japanese aesthetic principle called ma represents negative space and pure potentiality. When we can cultivate appreciation for the stillness, silence, and pure potentiality of the lack of noise… we find peace in a busy world
Mark speaks with Michael Unbroken, survivor of childhood trauma and a powerful voice of resilience. Through dealing with ultimate rock bottoms, addressing his traumas, and healing his mind, Michael became passionately known for being Unbroken. He’s the host of the Think Unbroken Podcast, a coach, entrepreneur, advocate, and author of Think Unbroken, available for free on his website.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Michael Unbroken, an entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. In the episode, Michael shares his experiences of childhood trauma, crime, death, and alcoholism, outlining his story from rock bottom to mountaintop in an effort to restore faith in your own ability to heal.
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Facing your uncomfortable Truth (with a capital ‘T’). To live an inspirational and creative life, it takes the hard work of addressing and facing your darkness. Michael looked himself in the mirror and made a decision that changed his life forever.
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Mentors make a difference, near and far. In the absence of acceptable role models at home, Michael shares the power of childhood mentors at school and even Mark’s podcast helped shape his life for the better.
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If you want to transform, you can’t play the victim. In fact, life can change in a matter of moments, days, or weeks when you leave that victim identity behind. More likely, it takes consistent effort and doing the simple things extraordinarily well. And take control.
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Money wasn’t the answer. Mark and Michael dive into their shared journey from the corporate world to a higher calling. Even after achieving his $100K/year salary goal with not even a high school diploma, he continued to find emptiness in his soul until he finally healed his past.
Mark speaks with Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author, award-winning educator with a PhD in Comparative Literature. Through personal experience and extensive research, Jennifer uncovered how bullying affects the brain and how the brain can heal, which she details in her new book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author, award-winning educator with a PhD in Comparative Literature. In the episode, Jennifer shares how bullying affects the brain and how the brain can heal—detailed in her newest book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health.
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The brain science of abuse. A bullied brain is an unhealthy brain, displaying neurological changes whether the bullying is physical or emotional. We can analyze this on brain scans, brain mapping technology, and correlate it to psychological manifestations in the brain.
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The psychology of bullying: the Victim and the Favored. Jennifer shares the psychology of the bully stories such as Larry Nassar, which feature bully normalization, co-opting parents into being complicit, and the extensive damage caused in athlete victims AND those witnessing the abuse.
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Child abuse is indicative of later chronic illness. Child abuse comes in many forms (emotional, physical abuse and sexual, emotional, and physical neglect). Jennifer shares insights from Rolland Summit and Alice Miller’s work that discovered child abuse of all forms accounts for half of the main indicators of later midlife chronic illness. Astounding!
You can train your brain out of abuse, like Tom Brady. He’s one of the first premier athletes to publicly share that he trains his brain as much as he trains his body, leveraging a platform called Brain HQ. As one of the best quarterbacks in history, it’s fair to say Tom knows a thing or two about being elite, with compassion and courage. There are solutions, and Brain HQ is one of many.
Mark speaks with Josh Peck, author and one of Hollywood's rising acting talents that made the seamless transition from child actor to leading man. Originally being known for children’s series Drake and Josh, he became fascinated with the process of child stardom, weight loss, recovery, and fatherhood, leading him to publish his own memoir, Happy People Are Annoying.
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Today, Commander Divine speaks with Josh Peck, actor and author of Happy People Are Annoying. In the episode, Josh shares his experience with child stardom, weight loss, recovery, fatherhood, and the story of writing his memoir about finding happiness.
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Transitioning takes reinvention. Mark and Josh discuss the power of starting from scratch and not resting on your laurels when it comes to successful transitions. Whether it be from the military or taking on your next acting plateau, the skills of humility and honor are your best friends.
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You must act your way into right thinking. Josh shares his battle with food addiction, alcohol and drugs, and recovery - detailing his darkest moments and how he was lucky enough to shake himself out of it. It was through action, not thinking, that he was able to shift. Trying new things gives us the material to form lasting change.
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Happy people are annoying… to unhappy people. Happiness is a fleeting feeling, and is not found through joyful moments. It’s through doing your best and finding contentment in doing it that way. The inspiration for Josh’s book title has less to do with finding happiness and more to do with authenticity amidst the facade of it.
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Hard work pays off. Josh shares his constant craving for challenge, his love for acting, and how his hard and disciplined work has shaped his career for the better. He also values rest and taking time for himself, his friends and family. As with all things, moderation is key. As Josh’s friend says, “Even too much sunshine can bring about a desert.”
Mark speaks with Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media and Tech Correspondent and creator of CNBC Disruptor 50. Throughout her on-air career, Julia became fascinated with entrepreneurship and closing the equality gaps in our business leadership circles, leading her to author her book, When Women Lead, out October 11th.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media and Tech Correspondent and newly published author of When Women Lead. In this episode, Julia shares her experience of interviewing over 60 passionate female CEO’s in the startup space and what we can all learn from their leadership.
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Women lead more profitable startups. Female founded VC-backed companies yield higher and faster returns than their male founded counterparts. However, every year 10’s of Billions of dollars go into venture capital, and women only draw about 3% of all VC funding. Julia’s working to change that.
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Communal leadership is the future, and it’s female-driven. Of the 60+ female CEO’s she interviewed, Julia found that almost all of them approached decisions from a communal perspective. Meaning, they involve those at the ground floor and gain as many perspectives as possible before taking committed action. This, she believes, is a concept many men find difficult to embody.
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People can smell inauthenticity a mile away. Julia and Mark converge on the topic of men and women’s leadership styles, agreeing it’s not about men or women being better leaders… but about different leadership styles. And our future is dependent on more men softening their walls and more women making it into positions of leadership. Authenticity, as Julia describes, is a hallmark of female founder leadership.
Gratitude isn’t a guy thing. As studies have shown, women are more likely to feel comfortable with feelings of gratitude, and in turn they think more long-term when they plan and execute their businesses. Gratitude is deeply linked to long-term planning and bigger picture thinking - something that can often get lost in targeting quarterly earnings performance.
Mark speaks with Ryan Holiday, an author, modern Stoic, public-relations strategist, bookstore owner and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic. Ryan became fascinated with Stoicism in college and dropped out at age 19 to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. One illustrious marketing career and 11 books later, Ryan lives on a ranch outside Austin, Texas where he writes, works, and raises cattle, donkeys and goats. His newest book Discipline is Destiny comes out in September 2022.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Ryan Holiday, Stoic author, PR strategist, and host of The Daily Stoic podcast. In this episode, Ryan shares his passion for how Stoic philosophy can be practical and useful in real life, and how discipline is key to destiny.
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Discipline is a practice of moderation. As Seneca would say, “Live immediately.” Yet, also know the importance of planning and investing as though tomorrow may happen. As Mark adds, discipline also does not need to be sacrificial. You can enjoy the fruits of the present without that enjoyment impacting your future enjoyment.
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The high performance paradox. It's a fantasy to think there is such a thing as balance. Finding balance is like jumping into the music of life. And while many aspirers believe that more work will get them where they want to go, in fact stillness and calmness and security are what paradoxically allow you to do whatever it is that you do so much better.
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Zen and Stoicism, cut from the same cloth. It's said in Zen that sometimes the best action is inaction. And the best inaction is action. Yin and Yang. Ryan and Mark discuss in depth the paradoxes of equal opposites and the beauty of living in the tension between the poles of life.
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Real philosophy takes practice. Ryan shares candidly about the West's version of Zen monasteries… academia. There has never been a more needed time to bring the practice of leadership to fruition in our world and our nation.
Discipline (temperance), one of the four cardinal virtues. The others are prudence, justice, and fortitude - all of which counterbalance and interweave themselves into each other. One cannot be truly just without proper wisdom (prudence). One cannot be well temperate without proper fortitude.
Mark speaks with Eric Barker, Wall Street Journal best selling author and former Hollywood screenwriter. Eric left Hollywood and scripted a new challenge: organizing the counterintuitive nature of relationships, vulnerability, and cognitive biases.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Eric Barker, former Hollywood screenwriter, speaker, and best selling author. In this episode, Eric discusses the shocking research he uncovered surrounding relationships, vulnerability, and cognitive biases - all detailed in his newest book titled, Plays Well With Others.
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Do you have friends? Do you smoke? The two biggest determinants of your mortality one year after a heart attack. Eric shares the surprising science by Robert Garfield at University of Pennsylvania detailing how not being open and vulnerable in relationships leads to prolonged minor illnesses and even increased lethality from a second heart attack. He also shares effective strategies for forming deep friendships to counteract these data.
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Friendships are our most coveted relationships, taking the cake over our romantic partners (by 5%). While romantic partnerships are backed by a legal document, as are colleagues with job descriptions, friendships are different. They're indefinite... which might be just what makes real ones so special.
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Think about The Scary Rule, which Eric coined. If it feels scary, say it. Start small, but opening up and sharing something that could be used against you is what builds trust, says Diego Gambetta's research. It starts with you.
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The placebo effect is in your hormones. Contrary to popular belief, the placebo effect isn't just in your head... it's actually in your endorphins, which are what carry the signal of the placebo effect. If we shut down the exchange of endorphins, we lose the mystical placebo. What's more, placebo effect goes up when we experience trust in not only the medication and treatment, but in the doctor's bedside manner and empathy.
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Your first impressions barely beat a coin flip. It turns out, 70% of first impressions are drawn correctly. The trouble is, that 30% of assumptions are what create unhelpful biases, the ones we must confront and try to unlearn.
Mark speaks with Mike Coots, shark conservation activist, photographer, shark attack survivor, and all-around inspiration. Mike became an amputee when he lost his right leg in a tiger shark attack at 18 years old while bodyboarding, but he didn’t let that stop him from getting back in the water.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Mike Coots, shark conservation activist, photographer, and shark attack survivor. In this episode, Mike discusses his incredible shark attack survival story and journey as an amputee, as well as the unsung role sharks play in the ocean’s ecosystem.
Key Takeaways:
- Sharks are the garbagemen of the sea. Think about what would happen if you didn’t have someone collect your trash. Your house would get unlivable pretty quickly. This is what sharks do: they get rid of the sick, the dying, the diseased, and the trash in the ocean. If we lose our sharks, we lose our oceans.
- The scourge of shark fin soup. One of the biggest dangers to sharks is shark fin soup. It’s supposed to be a delicacy, but it has no nutritional value and very little cultural value. Shark flesh of a shark has very little commercial value, whereas a shark fin commercially can go for hundreds and hundreds of dollars a pound. So fishermen just keep the fins only because they have limited space out at sea. They dump the rest of the shark overboard, still alive, and it will swim in circles for a couple of days and end up dead on the seafloor. You're taking such a little part of an animal that's much needed, all for a soup that isn't needed at all.
- De-scarifying the shark. Mike’s underwater photography is a little different than other photographers… he shoots sharks as if they were humans. When he edits photos, he emphasizes attributes of the shark that humanize it; maybe a slight smirk, or a catchlight in its eye. His goal is to have people see a bit of themselves in the image. He says, “If you can relate to something, it makes you want to learn more about it and protect it.”
The tides are changing. Through social media and the younger generation, people are starting to realize the value of whales and sharks in our oceans and are urging the older generation to make changes. There are so many good organizations out there that are doing such good things. We hear all this doom and gloom about our oceans, but to see all these different nonprofits, and especially so many young people actively involved, it gives us hope.
Mark speaks with Kevin Bethune, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of dreams • design + life, a "think tank" that delivers design & innovation services using a human-centered approach.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Kevin Bethune, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of dreams • design + life, a "think tank" that delivers design & innovation services using a human-centered approach. In this episode, Kevin discusses the power of design and innovation, and how it can help us face the challenges we have today.
Key Takeaways:
- How to mitigate conflict in diverse teams. We all come from different disciplines with varying thought processes. When leading diverse teams, the very first step is to get everyone to openly talk about where they’re coming from, how they like to work, and what their triggers are.
- Finding a balance in servant leadership. The leader of any team has to strike a balance between articulating the vision and making sure the team feels like they’ve helped inform the vision. It’s up to the leader to carve up the work that needs to be done to give the team the runway, role clarity, and license to own the pieces of that collective vision.
- The power of quiet leadership. Leadership isn’t always about carrying forward as a facilitator to constantly serve and unblock a team. Sometimes the team needs to see the leader do the work, too. There are many opportunities to provide quiet leadership while you get your hands dirty alongside your team. These are the moments that build better trust and enable the team to hit the ground running on their own.
- What does growth look like for your business? Every organization has to think about what growth actually looks like for them – it’s not one-size-fits-all. There might be parts of the business that are maturing or are out of date, and they need to be refreshed, renewed, and rejuvenated. This can lead to a new source of business growth. Ideally, that growth is respectful and considerate of both the environment and the people who are part of the engine.
- Design is young at the strategy table. Strategy is currently still predominantly biased toward business and technology. When considering building more multidisciplinary teams moving forward, design needs to be prioritized and meshed into problem-solving culture.
- We should appreciate where we've come from, but be honest about our history.
It’s no longer enough to only think about innovation through the lens of desirability, viability, and feasibility. We have to think about the broader ecology of what we affect, like our environment, our people, and our ethics. We have to wrestle with notions...
Mark speaks with Charles Eisenstein, writer, speaker, and author of The Coronation, his new book that searches for ??meaning as we emerge from the troubled time of Covid. Charles’ work covers a wide range of topics, including human civilization, economics, spirituality, and ecology. Charles frequently explores anti-consumerism, interdependence, and how myth and narrative influence culture on his Substack and in his 6 published books.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Charles Eisenstein, writer, speaker, and author of The Coronation, his new book that searches for ??meaning as we emerge from the troubled time of Covid. In this episode, Charles talks about why reality isn’t working anymore for most people, his philosophy about the emerging economy, how to take back our sovereignty, and more.
Key Takeaways:
- Reality isn’t working anymore for most people. The implicit promise is that if you do certain things (like climbing the corporate ladder, buying a house, following the latest diet trend, etc.) then you'll be healthy and happy. But nowadays, people who obey the formula are running headlong into a sandstorm of confusion – whether it's chronic health problems, or dead end careers, depression, or divorce. Something has to change.
- Considering sovereignty. Lately, the capacity to experience life has become increasingly dependent on technology. For example, most parts of the US are addicted to air conditioning, and to comfort in general. The more comfortable we become, the less tolerant we are to any conditions outside of that small range. This extends to our addiction to the intense stimuli of the virtual world. This trend has accelerated in the last few years, but it's nothing new. It’s time for us to think about what the alternative is…. and to consider this: What is the vision of humanity that underlies this movement toward more and more dependency on things outside of ourselves?
- The Emperor has no clothes. The elites govern not so much through everybody's agreement with them, but through the perception that everybody agrees with them. It's like the Emperor's new clothes – the Emperor is naked, but everybody else is acting as if he's not. But everybody's thinking it. Charles argues this is why it's so important now to come out about things that go against the status quo, whether it's psychedelics or paranormal experiences, or health.
- On building a parallel society. You don't change things by fighting existing reality – you build a new model that makes the old one obsolete. We’re currently doing this in many areas of society, from Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies (a parallel financial system), to holistic health modalities (a parallel healthcare system). We're recreating all of these institutions, but also the consciousness around them. It’s happening slowly, but it’s happening.
- Despite it all… the future is bright. Charles is very positive about the way the world is heading, despite things looking bad on the surface. Underneath, there's a huge seismic shift happening in consciousness. More people are aware of and healing their trauma than ever. And despite the vitriol on the Internet, people are nicer to each other in person. We’re becoming less identified with our roles, and are therefore more able to be in humanity with each other.
Welcome to The Coronation. Charles’...
Mark speaks with Lynne Cox, a long-distance open-water swimmer, writer and speaker. Lynne holds over 50 world records and firsts, including setting the record for swimming the English Channel (twice). Lynne was also the first and only person to ever swim between the United States and the Soviet Union in the Bering Strait. This effort took her 11 years to coordinate during the height of the Cold War, and it helped the world to see that there was a very short distance between these two nations (just 2.7 miles).
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Lynne Cox, a long-distance open-water swimmer, writer and speaker. Lynne holds over 50 world records and firsts, including setting the record for swimming the English Channel (twice). Lynne was also the first and only person to ever swim between the United States and the Soviet Union in the Bering Strait. This effort took her 11 years to coordinate during the height of the Cold War, and it helped the world to see that there was a very short distance between these two nations (just 2.7 miles). In this episode, Lynne discusses what it takes to make record-breaking swims, the fascinating process of greatness, and her incredible interactions with dogs, whales, and other creatures in the water.
Key Takeaways:
- Find the others. When asked why she was compelled to embark on such unprecedented swims, Lynne said it’s because swimming is her “song in the world.” When you follow your song in the world, you tune into who you are and are driven to figure out what you're capable of doing. But more importantly, finding your song in the world almost always involves other people. How do you get a team of people around you that can complement your passion? Together, you can do something that's never been done.
- How do people become who they are? Throughout all her varied interests (swimming, history, exercise physiology), Lynne says that her common thread of inspiration is figuring out how people become who they are, and how they influence change in a positive way. Who was Gandhi before Gandhi? Who was Amelia Earhart before she became who she was? The interesting part is found in the in-between.
- Everyone is a genius. Lynne owes much of her contributions to the amazing help of other people, from the teams who helped her on her swims, to those who gave her advice about book publishing. There are so many different little worlds out there that you can tap into through others. And if you can just connect at one point, it leads you to directions you couldn’t have dreamed of on your own.
- Small openings lead to bigger movements. It took Lynne 11 years to orchestrate her historic swim in the Bering Strait due to border issues in the Soviet Union. When the Bering Strait ports were finally opened, Gorbachev and Reagan stood up and toasted “swim.” President Gorbachev said it illustrated how close to each other the two countries are (just 2.7 miles apart)....
Mark speaks with Jeremy Pollack, a social psychologist and conflict resolution consultant. Jeremy’s company, Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, teaches leaders and employees how to communicate more effectively and rebuild mutual trust through coaching, training, and conflict resolution services. His company has helped dozens of other companies, large and small, in all varieties of industries around the world, to resolve conflicts and foster greater peace.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Jeremy Pollack, a social psychologist and conflict resolution consultant. Jeremy’s company, Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, focuses on the psychology, social dynamics, and peacebuilding methodologies of interpersonal and intergroup conflicts. In this episode, Jeremy discusses the relationship between martial arts and peacebuilding, the one essential ingredient in any conflict mediation, the psychology behind why we get stuck in conflicts, and much more.
Key Takeaways:
- Care comes first. People need to feel safe, respected, and accepted at an identity level. To be able to solve a conflict with a person, you need to find out what’s threatening them. People have to know that you hear them, you care about them, and are actually considering what they're saying. As soon as they feel heard, their defenses come down, they can breathe a little bit, and they're more able to have a conversation about solutions.
- The connection between martial arts and peacebuilding. If you're learning from a good teacher, martial arts is not about violence. At its core, martial arts is built on embodying a level of humble confidence that allows you to feel confident, grounded and present wherever you are. This is so translatable to conflict resolution, because as a peacebuilder, you have to be humble, but you also have to be confident enough to hold a neutral space so that people can feel safe to express and explore.
- Conflict resolution vs. peacebuilding. Conflict resolution is about being able to solve an acute problem, whereas peacebuilding recognizes that there are presenting problems that could be resolved, but there's a larger system-wide structural or cultural situation that's allowing these types of conflicts to emerge. When we peacebuild, we address both the acute conflicts and the long-term structural elements that are causing these types of conflicts over and over again.
- Breaking free from conflict identities. Many people form identities around being victims, being in conflict, or being in control. And if that identity is threatened, it leaves a large gap in the way people see themselves. When someone finally decides to replace that identity with something better, it's so empowering. But they have to make that decision for themselves.
- We all want the same...
In this episode, Mark hands the mic to Ashley Stahl, a former counterterrorism professional turned career coach. In this feed drop from Ashley’s You Turn podcast, Ashley interviews Chris Voss, the lead international kidnapping investigator for the FBI, author of Never Split the Difference, and CEO of the Black Swan Group.
Today, Mark hands the mic to Ashley Stahl, a former counterterrorism professional turned career coach. In this feed drop from Ashley’s You Turn podcast, Ashley interviews Chris Voss, the lead international kidnapping investigator for the FBI, author of Never Split the Difference, and CEO of the Black Swan Group. In this masterclass on negotiation, Chris and Ashley cover salary negotiation tactics, how to use empathy to get what you want, negotiation psychology, and so much more.
Key Takeaways:
- Never go first. Chris says the secret to gaining the upper hand in negotiations is giving the other side the illusion of control. That’s why the smartest and best negotiators let the other side go first. He who speaks first loses, since you're giving the other side a lot of information right off the bat, and you’re not learning anything you can use in your favor. If you’re asked a question first, respond, but don’t answer the question right away. Pivot as much as possible back to the other person and make them divulge first.
- There are no bad teams, only bad leaders. Chris says that if his people are responding to him poorly, then he’s failing as a leader, and he needs to make some changes. The more work-focused a leader gets, the more the work product suffers. If a leader isn’t happy with the job somebody's doing, they’re likely treating that person as a commodity and not as a human being. Make sure you’re spending enough time nurturing and encouraging your people and finding out who they are.
- Empathy means understanding, not caring. Empathy has become a synonym for caring about the other side. But Chris says empathy is really about completely understanding where the other side is coming from. If you need to like, agree with, or sympathize with someone to exercise empathy, then what happens if you don’t like them? What happens if you don't agree with them? You can't exercise empathy if those are necessary requirements. But if you don't need any of those things, you can exercise empathy with any human being on the planet.
- Seek first to understand, then be understood. In any negotiation, this is the fastest sequence to get your way. You don’t have to agree that the other person’s perspective is true, fair, or even reasonable. All you have to do is reflect their perspective back to them, so that they feel like you understand them.
- Focus on fixing losses vs. accomplishing gains. The reasons why we won't do something are more important in our decision-making than the reasons we will do something. 70% of sales are made by people trying to fix losses, not accomplish gains. So in any given negotiation, the reasons why someone doesn’t want to agree will play a bigger role than the reasons why they should agree.
- Don’t give lip service. If you hear the other side out in a negotiation, you need to adjust what it is you have to offer after hearing their objection. You need to show that you actually listened. If you make no adjustments and act like you didn’t hear and understand them, the other side will think that talking to you is a waste of time.
- Never compromise. There’s...
Mark speaks with Jessica Buchanan, a humanitarian worker and activist who was kidnapped and held hostage for 93 days in Somalia. Today, Jessica works to help women foster their authentic self-expression through the development of their own manifestos.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Jessica Buchanan, a humanitarian worker and activist who was kidnapped and held hostage for 93 days in Somalia. Jessica miraculously survived to tell the tale in her memoir, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team VI. In this episode, Jessica recounts her experience in captivity, how she coped and healed after survival, and how her kidnapping ultimately led her to a greater purpose.
Key Takeaways:
- Finding strength in the unthinkable. As a teacher from Ohio, Jessica never thought such an extraordinary event could ever happen to her. But her experience taught her that not only was she not immune to having bad things happen to her, but she also learned she’s a whole lot tougher than she ever gave herself credit for. She says that she can now look back on her story as a reminder of her inner strength in moments of imposter syndrome.
- Trust your gut. The night before her kidnapping, Jessica’s intuition was screaming at her not to travel to southern Somalia as she was instructed to do for work. In fact, she tried to cancel the work engagement twice, but was pressured by her colleague to go. The whole night before her kidnapping, she had nightmares that she was being kidnapped by pirates. She says her decision to go anyway was the biggest self-abandonment moment of her life. She has since vowed to always go with her gut, no matter what.
- Finding humor in a hopeless place. Jessica says she relied on her “warped sense of humor” to keep her hopeful and strong over the course of her 93-day kidnapping. At one point, when her captors locked the keys inside all 3 getaway vehicles, she turned to her co-hostage and said, “It's official, we’ve been kidnapped by the world's dumbest pirates.” Humor is a hope-builder.
- Surviving survival is not a linear process. Jessica says that surviving her survival has been two steps forward and 10 steps back. Whether you’ve experienced large or small traumas, you just don't know what's going to trigger you from day to day, so be gentle with yourself.
When life gives you lemons... Jessica made use of her 93 days in captivity examining every memory she could remember from her life. During this healing process, she reflected, analyzed, and deeply forgave others and herself. (This is actually very similar to an ancient practice called “recapitulation” from the ancient Toltec warriors.) From the ashes of her traumatic kidnapping, Jessica has now built a daily spiritual practice of meditation and journaling, which has become crucially supportive in her business working with women.
Mark speaks with Jane McGonigal, game designer and author of the new book, Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything, Even Things that Seem Impossible Today. After she created a game to help herself recover from a debilitating concussion in 2009, Jane was inspired to build a more positive and collaborative world through the use of modern technology. Jane believes that games can generate a higher collective intelligence that can be put toward a better quality of human life.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Jane McGonigal, game designer and author of the new book, Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything, Even Things that Seem Impossible Today.Throughout all her work, Jane advocates for the use of modern technology to create a more positive and collaborative world. In this episode, Jane and Mark discuss how to translate gaming skills into real life, how games can help us prepare for the future in an uncertain world, the importance of imagining positive future scenarios, and more.
Key Takeaways:
- Translate gaming into real life. To maximize the positive skills learned from gaming, the critical questions to ask yourself (or your kids) is this: “What have you gotten better at since you started playing this game?” If the gamer can answer this question, they’ll have a much better chance that the game will produce a positive impact on their identity in the real world (vs. a pathological gaming addiction or means of escapism).
- Don’t spend all your time playing one game. Jane suggests exposing yourself to new games so you’re always growing. In fact, in aging seniors, there's less risk of cognitive decline and fewer symptoms of dementia for people who expose themselves to games that they've never played before.
- Gamers adapt better to change. fMRI studies show that gamers are able to process, make sense of, and respond effectively to multiple streams of information much faster. Their brains are already coming up with new strategies before they have conscious recognition that something has changed, which is a crucial skill to develop for the fast-paced VUCA world.
- Playing games can help people prepare for the future. Back in 2010, Jane ran a future simulation game asking people to imagine their response to a pandemic set 10 years in the future. When she followed up with the simulation participants after the 2020 pandemic, they reported feeling less anxious, less shocked, and that they noticed and responded to the chain of events faster. This demonstrated that thinking through distressing future scenarios actually helps people come out on the other side with confidence, clarity, and an action plan for how to proceed.
- Become an urgent optimist. If you’d like to try a future scenario exercise for yourself, you can work through the scenarios in Jane’s new book, Imaginable, either online or in a journal. Jane recommends to spend 10 days with each scenario and to try to find at least one other person to trade notes with so you can learn from what they say and how they would react, too. You can also play online at urgentoptimists.com with thousands of other people from around the world; it’s always beneficial to learn from people from different countries and communities.
- We need more success story scenarios. With the help of games, we can imagine large-scale systemic, societal change that will actually allow us to wake up in a world that we're happy to be in. Jane thinks we've had too many dystopian future narratives – we need...
Mark speaks with Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and twelve-time New York Times best-selling author. The founder of Amen Clinics, Dr. Amen’s goal is to “end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health.” Dr. Amen has helped millions of people improve their brain health and their lives.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and twelve-time New York Times best-selling author. The founder of Amen Clinics, Dr. Amen’s goal is to “end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health.” In this episode, Dr. Amen discusses the link between brain type and personality, the ideal supplementation for brain health, how obesity affects your brain, and more.
Key Takeaways:
- Obesity is literally dumbing us down. Studies have shown that as your weight increases, the actual physical size and function of your brain goes down. Being overweight decreases blood flow, ages your brain, increases inflammation, stores toxins, and changes your hormones. And with 72% of Americans overweight and 42% of them obese, it's the biggest source of brain drain we’re currently facing.
- Brain scans allow us to diagnose more accurately. Most psychiatrists will talk to you, look for symptom clusters, and then diagnose and treat you - but this process could be much more effective with biological data. Dr. Amen believes that psychiatrists don’t have to fly blind, and that new technology like SPECT brain scans can help us diagnose and treat mental conditions more effectively.
- The 3 pillars of brain health. Dr. Amen says that boosting your brain health comes down to three specific strategies: 1) brain envy – you must passionately care about your brain and pay attention to it, 2) avoid anything that hurts your brain, and 3) regularly engage in habits that boost your brain’s health.
- The lowest-hanging fruit for brain health. Dr. Amen says that if he could get all his patients to eat better, 30% of them would be better in a month. In terms of brain health interventions, nutrition definitely comes first.
- The best happiness supplement. Dr. Amen’s favorite happiness supplement is saffron. He makes a product called Happy Saffron, which includes saffron, zinc and curcumin – and 24 randomized controlled trials showed it to be equally effective to antidepressants to boost mood, with virtually no side effects.
- What NOT to do for brain health. Dr. Amen says to avoid processed foods, artificial dyes, artificial sweeteners, and high-glycemic, low-fiber foods. We should also limit bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, and sugar. And don’t skimp on fat. Diets high in healthy fats have been shown to decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, because 60% of the solid weight of your brain is fat,...
Today, Commander Divine sits down with Melanie Sliwka, Certified Unbeatable Mind Coach, to discuss one of the most pressing issues of our time: mental health. This important episode covers a lot of ground, from the state of veterans’ mental health to the best techniques to take our well-being into our own hands.
Key Takeaways:
Always remember to PBTA. Due to childhood trauma and other traumatic life events, most of us are operating in a constant hyper aroused state. (And for veterans, combat stress can exacerbate underlying trauma that already existed.) The acronym Pause, Breathe, Think and Act can be a literal life-saver to bring the body out of “fight or flight” and back into “rest and digest” mode.
Who’s your swim buddy? If you’re having trouble managing your own internal dialogue and thinking processes, it’s important to reach out to a positive person you can trust. Think about it right now: who is your go-to swim buddy when shit gets really bad? And how can you be someone else’s swim buddy?
Pharmaceutical drugs are a short-term solution. The rate of suicide among those who are taking SSRIs vs interventions through other nonpharmaceutical means is 2:1. While antidepressants can be great for short-term mental health interventions, it’s important to include nonpharmaceutical interventions for long-term well-being.
Get re-balanced with the basics. The big four practices for physiological rebalancing are: breath training, proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep. For 20 minutes every morning, try box breathing: inhale for five counts, hold your breath for five counts, exhale for five counts, and hold your exhaled breath for five counts. This is a completely free anti-stress medicine that you can do anytime, anywhere. Balancing the physiological system then leads to psychological space, which enables you to make better decisions across all areas of your life.
The 3 best healing modalities for vets. Mark recommends electrostimulation (especially for TBI), EMDR therapy, and psychedelics. Electrostimulation works at the brain level, EMDR therapy works in the heart, and psychedelic assisted therapy works at the heart and the psycho-spiritual level.
There’s no one thing that works for every person. Everyone should try multiple things on their healing journey. The most important thing is for healing to be multi-dimensional.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Perianne Boring, founder and president of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world's largest trade association representing the blockchain industry. Perianne’s mission is to advocate and educate the public and lawmakers about the future of blockchain. In this episode, Perianne busts some of the biggest myths about the cryptocurrency space, including Russian sanctions, environmental impact, and more.
Key Takeaways:
Myth #1: Bitcoin is bad for the environment. It currently takes 189 terawatts to mine Bitcoin.This is about .1% of the world's energy production. And, over 60% of the energy going to mine Bitcoin is coming from sustainable sources. (We’re also starting to see use cases where crypto mining can actually help stabilize the energy grid.) The energy used to mine Bitcoin is a small fraction of the emissions that are created to mine gold, power our financial sector and support our military sector.
Myth #2: Russia is using crypto to evade sanctions. There's a current narrative that says Russians are flocking to crypto to evade sanctions. But there is no evidence of that, and there is nothing that would lead us to believe that that would ever be the case in the future. Since Russia entered Crimea in 2014, they've been working to sanction-proof their economy and diversify out of US dollar reserves. Crypto was not a part of their like sanction-proofing strategy at all. Even if they wanted to start using crypto for illicit finance, law enforcement has significant tools to track and trace the flow of cryptocurrencies, due to the open-source nature of blockchains. Even the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network put out a statement saying that we are not seeing crypto used for sanctions evasion.
Myth #3: Crypto is used for money laundering. .05% of crypto transaction volume has been linked to illicit activity. The open-source data shows us that illicit finance using crypto is not common. And it's also decreasing as a percentage and a portion of the markets.
Myth #4: Crypto is going to be shut down by the government. Perianne believes we’ve already won the regulatory battles. It’s already been decided that we're going to allow this technology to thrive in the United States. There are absolutely no efforts, indications, or even a legal path forward to flat out ban cryptocurrency. The conversations that are happening on the regulatory front are negotiations between the industry and the regulators on what regulatory frameworks look like. There certainly will be winners and losers in those conversations, but those are winners and losers between different companies and platforms in the space, not the technology itself. The case for this technology has been made, and we're seeing that play out on the global stage right now.
Myth #5: It’s too late to invest in Bitcoin. It’s not too late to get in if you want to. We are still in incredibly early days, and there's a lot of opportunity. (This is not investment advice. Just Perianne’s own opinion!)
We are living in a currency experiment. For most of human history, we’ve used objects of scarcity as money – salt, stones, shells. After that, we used a gold standard for thousands of years. It wasn't until the 1980s that all industrialized nations moved to a fiat system. This is the first time in world economic history that all industrialized nations are using a currency that is only backed by the full faith and credit of the government. Our current economic inflation and collapse is the aftermath of this shift. Perianne believes we're coming back to our original principles of having a sound monetary system, and that Bitcoin could potentially be the path to get there.
Bitcoin is the new gold. Bitcoin is a store of value, which means it’s playing the role gold has played in portfolios for many decades. The Fed Chairman himself, Jerome Powell,...
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Beena Sharma, international consultant and president of the Vertical Development Academy. ?? Beena has worked for more than two decades in the area of whole-system, large-scale change. In this episode, Beena discusses polarity thinking, how language affects our reality, and the difference between horizontal and vertical development.
Key Takeaways:
We are entering the age of vertical development. Vertical development fosters essential growth of new perspectives and gives leaders a greater ability to handle the complex problems of our changing world. Fortunately, we can now measure how an individual grows through these stages of maturity thanks to assessments like the ones provided by the Vertical Development Academy.
We need both horizontal and vertical development. While horizontal development gives you more knowledge, information, skills, credentials, and certificates, it doesn't fundamentally change any assumptions you have about yourself. It doesn't challenge any beliefs you have about how the world works. Vertical development, on the other hand, recognizes that you have certain beliefs, and that you’re invested in and identify with certain assumptions. And then these get challenged over time because of life experiences.
How can a MAP assessment help? The MAP (Maturity Profile) assessment analyzes our developmental anatomy. It shows us how language reflects development, how we express our meaning-making, and what we see in the world through language. This then reveals what we are aware of, what we're not aware of, and the hidden beliefs and assumptions that we hold. By challenging those beliefs and assumptions, we can open up to new perspectives.
Our new psychological development models mirror ancient spiritual traditions. Traditionally, the Eastern spiritual and wisdom traditions have talked about unitive consciousness. And now, we have a model that mirrors the stages of consciousness for psycho-emotional development, which is a fascinating and valuable parallel.
The paradox of polarities. Polarities are tensions or interdependent values that we struggle with. Sometimes, we pick one value over the other thinking one is better than the other. But as we grow, we realize that it's not this or that; it's both. It's like inhaling and exhaling; we have to both inhale and exhale to live and breathe. You would never be able to pick one, because you need both to survive. So, not all problems are problems that can be solved. Sometimes it’s not about solving a problem; it's just about harmonizing, integrating, and managing both sides of the spectrum.
Don’t let labels box you in. In early stages of development, we like to orient ourselves by boxing ourselves in and labeling ourselves as a “type” (i.e. “I’m a thinking type” or “I’m a feeling type”). This is helpful to a point. But as we grow, we continue to define ourselves in more expansive ways, until we eventually arrive at the style of no style. This is where you’re not bound by anything and you can be anything, because you realize that your conditioning has been keeping you in a box. This happens systematically and progressively, and it can sound like a tall order. But it’s the process.
We all have the potential for unity consciousness. The idea of seeing others as the enemy is a very early stage idea. Many of us grow through that and recognize that it’s a limited way of viewing the world. And so our circle of embrace expands. While this might never happen for some people due to life circumstances and a lack of inner and outer resources, it has the potential to grow in every human being. In fact, it’s our birthright.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Gary John Bishop, humanist, podcaster and author of the new book, Love Unfu*ked. A hilarious Scotsman with a brilliant mind, Gary esposes a unique brand of no-nonsense urban philosophy. In this episode, Gary discusses the nature of relationships, how to just be as opposed to being a victim, and recognizing that you are your behavior rather than your thoughts.
Key Takeaways:
Our relationships are our best and most potent opportunity to gain self awareness. They grind to the surface everything we think we can get away with, including the shadow or “junk” parts of ourselves that we feel like we’ve already handled. Instead of defending your junk when it comes up in your relationship, see it as a lesson to understand and explore.
Don’t try to “control” your anger. This only leads to a buildup of repressed emotions that will eventually explode. Instead, realize and accept that anger is a natural human expression, and find a way to express it in a healthy way that works for you.
The turning point in personal development is taking responsibility for how you show up in the world. This requires great introspection and awareness of the nature of your own thoughts and the energy you put out in the world. You create your external world based on what’s going on inside you. And the energy you get back is always a direct reflection of what you’re putting out, so choose wisely!
Don’t be a triumphant victim. A triumphant victim is someone who has overcome a terrible event, but still holds onto great anger about it. This only perpetuates their victimhood; it is only their resentment that keeps them stuck. When you just let go and let people off the hook for how things turned out, you finally free yourself from being the victim for good.
Sometimes, fixing isn’t the answer. When people come to us for advice, our first reaction is usually to try to fix or change the problem. But sometimes, all the person needs to sort themselves out is silence and space to say whatever they need to say. When you give somebody the freedom to just be themselves, it creates a lot of space.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Simon Drew, a multi-talented philosopher, poet, pianist, podcaster, and didgeridoo player. In his latest book, The Poet and the Sage, Simon digs deep into philosophy, mysticism, and metaphor. In this episode, Simon discusses his creative process, how philosophy and art are intertwined, and how to achieve enlightenment by playing the didgeridoo.
Key Takeaways:
Life is about asking better questions. Simon believes that life is a game with an objective, but it’s up to us to ask the right questions to know what that objective is and how to seek it out. It’s crucial to strengthen our questioning ability and face life with the degree of seriousness it deserves… and then being willing to hear the answers when we ask the questions.
Not everybody is built as an artist. Simon says that inspiration typically hits him just a few minutes before he starts his writing routine, and it almost always comes to him easily and naturally. He says that the artistic experience is something that many people just don’t necessarily have access to – not because some people are superior and others are inferior, but because not everybody is built as an artist.
Different art forms play different roles. Simon plays music, writes poetry, and hosts a podcast because all of these mediums allow for completely different forms of expression. One format may get across to people in different ways that aren’t possible with another medium.
Practice “Po.” Simon talked about a beautiful principle called “po,” which means to sit with a question once it’s posited, rather than trying to answer it immediately. Simon hopes that when people read poetry, they will sit with the question in the poem and allow it space to seep into the mind, body, and soul… and see what happens.
Between two worlds. The stoic definition of wisdom is “a knowledge of things human and divine.” Since we are strange beings stretched between the heights and the depths, Simon asks: How much could you truly contribute in life if you became highly skilled at living between those two worlds?
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Chris Duffin, health and fitness entrepreneur, author of The Eagle & the Dragon, and founder of Kabuki Strength. In this episode, Chris shares about growing up homeless as a child, his philosophy on fitness, and how he hopes to help people build resilience across every area of their lives.
Key Takeaways:
Weightlifting teaches you about life. Weightlifting can teach so many applicable lessons, but we often miss the connection. For example, some high-powered businessmen may execute amazing deals and strategies in the office, but then start flailing when they get to the gym. All they have to do is apply their planning and management skills, set expectations, and follow through. The inverse applies for people who get amazing results in the gym, but lack discipline in their work and home lives.
Strength training should be empowering. As a trainer, you should lead someone toward not needing you. The individual has the largest amount of power in overcoming pain and creating change in their body. The trainer’s job is to provide the right methodology, the right tools, and the right mindset. When people learn those three things, they can own everything.
Focus on impact. When it comes to fitness, Chris focuses on efforts that are going to make the biggest impact. For example, the ability to manage and control spinal mechanics has the largest global impact on the body, which is why Chris decided to do a 1,000 pound squat and deadlift for 3 reps each. Chris takes the same high-impact approach in business as well. Case in point: the mechanics of the foot has the second largest global impact on the body, which is why Chris started Bearfoot, a minimalist shoe company.
Chris’ Grand Goals. Chris has three main Grand Goals that he lives his life by: 1. Demonstrate. Chris walks the walk to show what you can accomplish with the principles he teaches. 2. Inspire. Go for it. Shoot for something that is just so crazy that nobody's ever done it. Chris revels in showing people that if you set your mind to it, you can pull off things that seem impossible (like 3 reps of 1,000 pounds). 3. Be charitable. Chris has done a lot of feats of strength that also tie back into charity fundraisers for causes he believes in.
The future of fitness. Chris’ company Kabuki Strength makes purpose-built barbells to help athletes train more safely and efficiently. They currently produce groundbreaking equipment for 90% of the NFL and MLB teams, but they’re not stopping there. Chris hopes to create a complete ecosystem of education, training tools, and data as it relates to the technology and art of coaching. He hopes to reinvent the typical gym in the future and change the face of fitness, eventually scaling to integrate with clinical care.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Jay Glazer, iconic NFL sports insider, mental health advocate, and founder of MVP (Merging Vets and Players). Jay’s mission is to change the narrative on anxiety, depression and self worth. In this episode, Jay shares his relentless mindset and gives us a look into his personal mental health journey that culminated in publishing his new book, Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too.
Key Takeaways:
Find your fight team. At 52, Jay spars every day because he loves the support of his fight team. Whether he wins or loses doesn’t matter; what matters is having that team around him for support. There are so many potential teams around us that can help lift us up and walk this walk together. Jay says you can develop a fight team anytime in your life (he didn’t develop his fighting mindset until he was in his 30s).
Do more than the competition. The magic bullet in life is to find out who the best is in your field, and do more than them. It’s hard, but the alternative is never seeing your dreams come true. When you look at the SEALS, great athletes, and great businessmen, they all have that common thread: they outwork everybody.
No trauma equals no growth. Trauma and success are intertwined. Trauma is actually an opportunity for growth; it’s what allows us to be sensitive and whole. So our trauma actually provides extreme motivation for growth, because we can’t have growth without trauma.
We just rent these bodies, but our souls live on forever. Jay had a near-death experience that gave him a profound new lease on life. He chooses to believe that the physical is not all about us and that the soul lives on forever.
How can you be different? When Jay started working at Fox, he decided that he wanted to be different in two different ways: A, he was going to out-work the world, and B, he was going to be different from other reporters who used their pens as weapons. Instead, Jay pledged to start “give-give” relationships with the players and coaches he covered. As a result, many of them became his biggest donors to open up more MVP chapters.
Loyalty is a lost art. Jay makes a point to always be doing for other people. Too many people have relationships where they want something in return. Jay figures that if he does a lot for others and gets even 10-15% of people in his life who would do the same for him, then he’s assembled a pretty good little fight team.
We create chaos because we’re afraid of calm. Jay says that he thrives in chaos, but is terrible at being calm. We create a lot of chaos for ourselves because we're afraid of the calm.
Laughter is the best antidote to panic. Jay has a lot of panic attacks on TV and has tried breathwork and other techniques to handle them. But he says that laughter is often the best medicine. “The faster I laugh, the faster it gets me out of a panic attack. So if you watch me on Fox, NFL Sunday or any TV show, and you see me jamming a quick joke, it's because I'm having a panic attack.”
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Brian Estes, CEO & CIO at Off the Chain Capital. Off the Chain is a cryptocurrency fund that finds value opportunities across the industry. In this episode, Brian discusses myths and truths about cryptocurrency, how it really works, and the future of blockchain technology.
Key Takeaways:
Our money experiment is no longer working. The dollar is going down, so it looks like commodities are going up in price. But in reality, what's happening is the dollar is losing all its value. For the last 51 years, the world's been an experiment. We’ve been experimenting with money that's only backed by the full faith and credit of the government that issues that money out. And that experiment is failing. Something has to give.
Bitcoin is not as difficult to buy as you might think. While Coinbase is ubiquitous, it’s also really hard to use. Brian recommends buying Bitcoin on PayPal, Venmo, Square Cash App, or Robin Hood. Or, if you have a Fidelity or Schwab brokerage account, you can invest in the private Grayscale Bitcoin Trust or the Osprey Bitcoin Trust.
Bitcoin can’t be outlawed. Congress decided not to outlaw Bitcoin for two reasons: 1. It would drive innovation outside the US; and 2. Back in 1996, the Supreme Court had already decided that cryptographic computer code is language and is protected by the First Amendment as speech. Therefore, you can't outlaw Bitcoin in the United States; it's technically protected speech.
The Internet wasn’t supposed to be built this way. When we built the internet 30 years ago, there was a piece of software that was missing. The internet was built on top of the banking and credit card systems. The only reason it was built on these systems is because no one could figure out how to create software to allow us to do peer to peer transfer. And that's all Bitcoin and the blockchain is. It's that solution that we were looking for for 30 years. And someone figured it out and gave it to the world for free.
Over the next 10 to 20 years, our internet will be a blockchain based internet. Since Bitcoin’s invention, we've been rebuilding the entire Internet. We're taking it off the banking system and putting it on blockchain technology. It's going to be very disruptive. The banks, credit card companies, and traditional finance people don't like it, but it's going to happen. Bitcoin, blockchain, and decentralized finance will replace the current financial system. It’s not going to happen overnight, but over the next 10 to 20 years, our internet will be blockchain based.
You can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube. The government has been waging a massive misinformation campaign over the last 14 years. They’ve branded Bitcoin as something nefarious. They’ve said it’s bad for the environment, which is totally false. And then they've taxed it as property. Therefore, you can't use it as currency, which has slowed down the adoption. But you can't stop it. It's almost like religion. Once the thought is out there, you can't unlearn it.
What will one Bitcoin be worth in the future? We're in a period of price discovery. We're trying to figure out what this asset is worth, and we have models that help us predict that. These models are between 91 and 99% correlated to the historical price of Bitcoin. And according to those models, Bitcoin should be worth somewhere between $10 million to $18 million per Bitcoin by 2029.
Is Bitcoin really destroying the environment? If you look at how much electricity is generated in the world, Bitcoin consumes 0.1% of the world's electricity. That's about what we use for Christmas lights or electric dryers in the United States. So even if you turn it off, you gain 0.1%. Of that 0.1% of electricity, 56% of it comes from renewable energy sources. So crypto is actually the greenest industry in the world. There's no other industry in the world that...
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Naveen Jain, entrepreneur, thought leader, and Founder and CEO of VIOME Life Sciences. In this episode, Naveen discusses the nature of human consciousness, the key to entrepreneurship, and the future of disease prevention and AI technology.
Key Takeaways:
We’ll soon have more control of our own health than ever. With emerging innovations like Naveen’s company VIOME, we can learn what causes us to have different diseases with a simple saliva and stool sample test – and then receive precision diet and supplement recommendations based on the results.
We are slowly becoming trans-human. Right now, we’re connected to the Cloud. One day, the Cloud will become part of our bodies. Today it’s the watch, tomorrow it’ll be the chip, and then one day it’ll be part of our brains. Naveen imagines a world where we bypass speech and communicate through instant thought, and where we can subscribe to people’s thoughts like we do to a Twitter feed.
What is human consciousness? Are we actually humans or a manifestation of universal consciousness? Naveen says that religion and science are starting to speak the same language. Religions say there is a God or creator, and your destiny is pre-written. And scientists say we are living in an algorithm-driven simulation, which means our destiny is pre-written. We’re all saying the same thing, which is: we are a manifestation of universal energy and universal consciousness.
Making money is a byproduct of doing things for others. Naveen says this is the fundamental key that people need to know about entrepreneurship. Never go out and say, ‘I want to create a company, what should I do?’ When you are an entrepreneur, your job is to find something that improves people's lives. And if you do that, you can create an amazingly great, sustainable company.
We become who we are with every interaction. When people say “that was the last straw that broke the camel's back,” it's never the last straw. It’s all the other straws that happened before that. That’s who we are as human beings; every single thing we’ve done has changed us. Whenever you learn something new or talk to someone else, your mindset changes. And then suddenly, one day, you wake up to find yourself completely different.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Max Lugavere, NYT best-selling author and health journalist. His latest book, Genius Kitchen, delivers nutritious recipes to help keep a sharp brain and strong body. In this episode, Max debunks common food myths, discusses the best diet for brain and metabolic health, how much protein you really need, and more.
Key Takeaways:
Meat is the most bioavailable protein found in nature. Animal proteins are building blocks that are ready to easily plug and play in our bodies. Omega-3s derived from plants, on the other hand (walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, etc.) have to undergo a complex biological transformation before they can be used in the body. The efficacy of those processes differ from person to person.
Prevention is the cure. 60% of deaths worldwide occur due to noncommunicable, preventable conditions… and most of them start brewing well before the first symptoms occur. However, there is good research linked to certain diets (like the ketogenic diet) and their ability to prevent noncommunicable diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. That’s why it’s critical to adopt the right diet as early as possible.
Some meat is better than none. Meat is nutrient dense, has fat-soluble antioxidants to protect the brain, and is a great source of highly bioavailable protein. It also has unique nutrients like creatine for brain energy metabolism. While dose matters of course, the benefits of eating meat generally outweigh the risks.
Coffee is good for you... if you use a filter. Coffee contains a compound called cafestol, which is a very powerful elevator of LDL cholesterol. While cafestol is almost completely absorbed by a paper filter, using a French press allows it to filter through to your cup. If you’re prone to high cholesterol levels, run your coffee through a paper filter.
Today, Commander Divine does a Q&A with his producer, Amy Jurkowitz. They discuss the future of leadership, the importance of cultivating a positive mindset amidst fear, how to handle stressful situations, and more.
Key Takeaways:
The future of leadership is world centric. The only way we can hope for a more peaceful world is to get all leaders to move beyond merely an egocentric view (“I matter”) or an ethnocentric view (“my tribe matters”) and into a world centric view (“everyone and everything matters”).
Negative thinking = negative action. The reason we have such violence on this planet is the collective negative mindset that has accrued and been projected out into the world over thousands of years. If we can change that collective mindset to one that’s positive and inclusive, then we’ll start to see the outer environment change really quickly.
Try pattern interrupts for more productive conversations. The next time someone you’re working with becomes reactive instead of constructive, try a pattern interrupt. Very calmly, point out the obvious to the individual who's lost control. For example, pause, take a breath, look at the individual and say, “Well, yelling at me isn't going to help X, is it?” Turning the mirror on their behavior will likely make them stop and think about their actions.
The best way to face a crisis. If you're facing a crisis, don't meet that crisis with more activity, because it might be the wrong activity. Press the “pause” button, take a retreat, spend some time on the meditation bench. Just take some time to go inward so you can ask better questions and find out where to point your arrow for the future.
The next several years are about to get interesting. Between now and 2030, we’re going to see a lot of changes in global structures and culture as the Industrial Age structures fall apart. It’s up to us to not contribute to the negativity through fear, but to maintain a positive mindset that we can move to a better place.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Dylan Beynon, founder and CEO of Mindbloom, a new telemedicine company for clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapy. Dylan has been named a Top 25 Consumer Health Tech Executive, and is one of the top 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics. Dylan shares his thoughts on the future of psychedelics, how his upbringing inspired him to found Mindbloom, the benefits of ketamine therapy vs. mainstream therapies, and more.
Key Takeaways:
Why psychedelic therapy? Mental healthcare is the #1 public health crisis in the United States. Yet when you dig into the clinical research around existing treatment options, they just aren’t good enough. SSRIs only work 40-47% of the time, and over 50% of people have severe side effects. Plus, it takes 6-8 weeks to work, if it works at all. At-home ketamine therapy gets immediate results 80% of the time, with less than 5% of clients having mild side effects like nausea.
How does ketamine therapy work? Patients are sent a flavored ketamine tablet that absorbs directly into the bloodstream. You keep the tablet under your tongue for 7 minutes while listening to a guided meditation. Then, you spit it out and go through a guided therapy session with a provider via video chat for about an hour.
How can we make psychedelic therapy mainstream? By radically increasing access to treatments and creating a product that gives people better outcomes and experiences. In order to see widespread adoption of psychedelic therapies, we need to do 3 things: 1. Educate and make it approachable for people since it’s so stigmatized; 2. Make it less expensive so more people can afford it; 3. Use telemedicine to make it accessible to people no matter where they live.
What does the future of psychedelic therapy look like? Assisted psychedelic therapies are growing rapidly. Oregon recently passed a law that has started the process to enable the prescription and administration of therapeutic medical psilocybin. Therapeutic MDMA is just about a year out from FDA approval. The Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has also been working on psychedelic advocacy, legalization, and medicalization for over 50 years. It’s all happening, and Dylan believes that psychedelic therapies will eventually overtake existing treatment options as the predominant treatment.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Dre Baldwin, who helps entrepreneurs and athletes dominate their “game” from the inside out through his business and podcast, Work on Your Game. Dre shares his incredible journey from being benched on his high school basketball team to becoming a professional basketball player, plus his best advice on personal development, the power of discipline, and more.
Key Takeaways: Borrow your confidence. When you fake it til you make it, you allow your confidence to come and go. Think of someone whose confidence you admire, and assume their internal, emotional, energetic posture. You’ll eventually build up your own confidence based on what you’ve already done from that borrowed posture.
Discipline is everything. Showing up every day can easily separate you from everyone else when skill level is equal. At the pro level, everyone has talent. It’s not a talent to show up every day; it’s a choice. Discipline gives you a leg-up.
Don’t be a PIG. More and more people are becoming “PIGs” – Professional Information Gatherers. At some point, you have to take your knowledge and do something with it. And cut yourself off from all the “information” out there, because there’s more of it than you have time for.
Why are you here? You need to know why you showed up in the first place. If your reason is to prove something to someone else, it’s the wrong reason. There’s going to come a point when you have to have your own answers. If you need someone else to answer for you now, it’s only going to make you weaker for the future.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with James Clear, the best-selling author of Atomic Habits (which has sold over 5 million copies). James discusses his process for writing and content creation, the joys and pitfalls of notoriety, how to position yourself for success, and a behind-the-scenes look of how he’s built his audience of over 1 million subscribers.
Key Takeaways:
When you’re struggling creatively, don’t write more – read more. Writing is like driving a car; reading is like filling your car up with gas. You need both to get anywhere on your journey.
Be careful who you follow. When you choose who to follow online, you’re choosing your future thoughts – choose wisely.
Consistency is the most important practice for better writing. James prefers to not be dependent on a single circumstance to be able to write. As long as you’re doing the work, you don’t have to get hung up on having a specific routine.
Ask yourself: How can you give people the highest value in the easiest way possible? When you apply this philosophy to every area of your business, it’s hard not to get better results.
A lot of success comes from good positioning. Take advantage of external forces that work in your favor, create work that keeps working for you after it’s done, and choose work that has a limited downside and an unlimited upside. You don’t need things to go perfectly all the time when you have a lot of really strong forces working in your favor.
Quotes:
“Pretty much every idea that you have is downstream from what you consume” “This is one of the huge benefits of having an email list and audience… Not only do you have an audience to launch a podcast or a product to, but it’s also live testing… I knew by the time I signed my book deal that these were the top 20 ideas that did really well” “I put all this pressure on myself to spend more time writing, but it ironically got worse. If the writing isn’t good enough, if I feel like I’m struggling to come up with something creative, I actually don’t need to spend more time writing – I need to spend more time reading.” “Coming up with good ideas is mostly reading more and crafting good information flows.” “Writing is one of the ultimate forms of delayed gratification.” “Just keep showing up and banging the rock with the hammer, keep shipping, and you’ll eventually break through” “Having specific calls to action to a well-designed page and backing all of that up with really exceptional work is the 80/20 of it all – that’s the stuff that drives the majority of the outcomes.” “Strategy is mostly about positioning yourself well to benefit from external forces.” “There’s a chance for anyone, regardless of industry or project, to position yourself in a way where your hard work is multiplied and you get more value out of each unit of effort”
Links: James Clear Instagram Twitter
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Today, Commander Divine speaks with humanitarian, leadership expert, and best-selling author Robin Sharma. Robin’s father was a rotarian and brought his children up with strong values of humility and service to others. These core values have inspired Robin’s career. Today, he discusses his new book, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and the practices he uses to gain perspective, process trauma, and live a life of courage and service to others.
Key Takeaways:
We are all capable of great success. We don’t need to be billionaires, politicians, poets, or spiritual leaders to lead meaningful, productive lives. However, we must determine what success means to us personally.
Prayer is a powerful tool. Robin shares how we can pray, even if we are not religious.
We all experience trauma, and we must all learn to uncover and process our trauma; only then can we be who we are meant to be. Robin is a big fan of journaling to explore and uncover hidden emotions and unpack trauma.
There isn’t a linear path to winning at life. There are many tools, and there are many ways, but concentrating on a certain formula for success neglects to address our hearts and spirituality, and often leaves us feeling empty.
Don’t forget to rest. Rest is crucial for refueling our creativity, patience, and willpower.
Quotes:
“If someone is living a life that feels true to them, and it brings joy to their heart, and it honors their values, even if they are an army of one and no one knows them, I think they're almost enlightened in many ways."
“Coming from a place of serving people is actually an incredible formula for elite performance and exponential productivity.”
“Rest is not a luxury. It's a necessity.”
"Healing and inner work is for the bravehearted."
Links: Robin Sharma Instagram Twitter
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First Call out: Mark speaks with Nate Zinsser about his career at West Point and work training elite athletes.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with psychologist and human performance expert, Dr. Nate Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser has coached cadets at West Point for the past 30 years. He’s also worked with several high profile athletes, including professional football player Eli Manning. Dr. Zinsser shares how he became interested in the psychology of human performance in high school by noticing the connection between expectations and outcome in team sports. Today, he discusses his new book, The Confident Mind, and shares many different ways we can leverage our minds to increase performance in everything from business to athletics.
"When you affirm something in the present tense. It just becomes more immediate.. It just becomes more palpable.”
"Being able to say to yourself I am enough for this moment."
"Our human nervous system in so many important ways does not distinguish between something that we actually experience and something that we vividly imagine experiencing"
Key Takeaways:
The self-fulfilling prophecy is real. Although it sounds a bit cliche, our expectations truly do influence outcomes. It’s not magic. Our expectations guide our actions along the way.
Detailed visualization with a multi-sensory approach is a powerful tool that can benefit anyone in any type of performance field. This tool has to be developed by starting small; layers of complexity can be added in slowly.
Train your mind to look for the good things! We need to be deliberate about reinforcing our positive memories and reminding ourselves about what worked well.
Don’t focus on imperfections. Sometimes we just have to power through with whatever training and preparation we’ve had and focus on doing the best we can.
Links: Nate Zinsser Twitter
Today, Commander Divine is joined by his friend, Amy Jurkowitz, to answer questions from his followers on Facebook Live, as well as questions submitted prior to the livestream. Mark shares interesting insights on what it takes to be a great leader, how to cultivate compassion, how to start a mindfulness practice, and other suggestions on improving our mind, body, and spirit.
Key Takeaways:
There were several questions about leadership including the following:
@drpedre: What do you think it takes to really be a leader? What characteristics? @pthompson34: What qualities and characteristics do you feel a strong leader obtains?
Mark broke down the top 4 characteristics needed in a great leader. Self-Awareness: Great leaders need to understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as a general understanding of human nature and how we show up in the world. Self-Control: The next step after becoming aware is using that awareness to guide in self control. A great leader is able to show restraint and remain calm under pressure. Humility: It’s not about the leader. It’s about the team and the mission. A great leader knows when to step aside, and let the team take the credit. Openness: A great leader has an open heart and is inclusive of all people and listens to all points of view.
@pablo_vasconez27 How does a leader confront other peoples’ views after explaining a decision made? Unless this is new information that impacts the decision, the decision has already been made, but it’s important to listen and thank people for sharing their perspective.
@AnnShippymd How do you show up when you really don't feel like it? Do something hard to change that feeling; that could be a cold shower or a hard workout. If that doesn’t work, fake it till you make it!
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What is your evening routine 3 hours before bed? -Beach walk and/or aikido or acupuncture -Prepares dinner with his partner(sharing builds intimacy!) -Debriefs the day over dinner. -Reflective practice in bed. -Pays close attention to sleep hygiene.
@truehealthproject Do you find that breathwork brings up anxiety? If breathwork makes you anxious, you’re either doing it incorrectly, or you’re doing the wrong type of breathwork to activate a parasympathetic response. You need to focus on a slow inhale, and a slow exhale. Box breathing is a great practice for this!
@zenthesavage listened to the conversation you had with Dr. Fleet Maull. Interesting convo. Among the topics you discussed, I’d like to learn more about cultivating compassion for oneself and others, especially to overcome atmospheres of shame or hate. When we have difficulty with others, it is often a sign we recognize things about them that we dislike about ourselves. We must first love and accept ourselves, flaws and all. We can also practice a loving kindness meditation. This is a great way to send kindness to ourselves and others. Another part of this is the practice of forgiveness. We must forgive ourselves and others, whether in writing, in person, or just in our minds. Forgiveness is crucial to healing.
How to get started with meditation? Joining a community with a qualified teacher is really the best way to go. If you must get started on your own, it can be extremely helpful to start with a practice like box breathing to calm the central nervous system first. Box breathing(deep belly breathing with a count of 4 in, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4, repeat.)
Outlook on accelerated pace of digitization and decentralization? We are changing at an exponential rate. People are starting to awaken. However, the direction the world takes is really going to depend on asking the right questions, and more and more people waking up.
Mark Divine speaks with Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco, founders of Super Coffee.
Today, Mark Divine speaks with Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco, founders of the healthy coffee brand, Super Coffee. All under the age of 30, these young entrepreneurs began their business in a dorm room, and now lead a company valued at over $500 million. The DeCicco brothers share how their fiercely competitive upbringing instilled in them drive, passion, and grit that first helped them succeed in football and basketball, then carried over into the world of entrepreneurship.
“The lessons learned as athletes empower us to do what we do on a daily basis in terms of overcoming obstacles.”
Key Takeaways:
Surround yourself with the best possible people who have experience and knowledge. The strength of a team is only as good as its people and the brothers never were shy about reaching out to the best of the best. They took this philosophy to finding the best mentors as well. Seth Goldman, the founder of Honest Tea, had a similar mission to the brothers (to provide an alternative to unhealthy, sugar-laden beverages.) They sought him out, pitched their business and he proved to be a valuable mentor, who also graciously extended his network to the start up.
If you want to start a business, look for a problem to solve. For the DeCicco brothers, the problem was that there were no healthy coffee or energy drinks available on campus. As athletes, they were downing protein regularly and coffee regularly, so it made sense to combine the two.
There’s no silver bullet. You’ve just got to hustle.The DeCicco brothers were pushed hard to win at a young age, by their competitive, athletic parents, and by each other. They developed a strong work ethic, understood the value of teamwork and the value of family. They attribute their success mostly to their parents and what they taught them and the values they instilled in them.
Businesses need a strong culture and set of defined values to succeed in today’s world. The great resignation is proving that employees are fed up with poor leadership and working for companies that don’t value them. The DeCicco brothers have implemented a value system called C.O.A.C.H. (Curiosity, Optimism, Ambition, Compassion, Humility.) These values help create a positive culture that values and rewards employees for embodying these values.
Today, Mark Divine speaks with his friend Tom McCarthy and uncovers how Tom helps people overcome their perceived limits to push through to greatness. Tom shares his own transformation from an introverted, shy kid to a student of Tony Robbins, and eventually a masterful public speaker for audiences of thousands.
Tom’s vision for the world is one of abundance, health, and prosperity. He believes empowered individuals can push all limits and do the impossible, even reverse pollution and restore the health of the entire planet. His new book, The Breakthrough Code: A Story About Living A Life Without Limits, comes out this month.
Tom McCarthy is a father of two, husband of 30 years, CEO/Board Member of eight companies, early stage investor in 40+ companies and a worldwide philanthropist. After a successful career on Wall Street, Tom found his true passion…helping people in business, athletics and life break through their limitations and step into their full potential. Tom has been the peak performance coach for athletes who have won World Championships and Olympic Gold Medals.
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Key Takeaways: Create your network of empowerment. Having great relationships with people allows your business to build itself. You don’t have to go looking for people. They will come to you.
Use the power of your subconscious mind to create the vision of your results. The best time to do this is when you’re in a semi-awake state right after waking up, or before drifting off to sleep. Create this vision of yourself, feel it, and believe it.
Let go of the old baggage to upgrade your story and your life. You can’t just pile positive on top of negative. That’s just covering it up. You have to be curious about what’s holding you back, root it out, and then extract it.
Tom’s OPT (Optimal Performance Thoughts) help create your upgraded story. It doesn’t matter if your story is absolute truth; your story is there to serve you in being your best.
There’s always an advantage. Find that advantage when life throws you a curveball. The pandemic could have destroyed Tom’s business, but instead he focused on adapting by virtualizing, and now his business is more successful than ever.
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Today, Mark Divine speaks with endurance athlete and co-founder of Rewire Fitness, Sun Sachs, about overcoming childhood trauma through physical training in extreme sports, and the lessons he learned along the way that led him to co-founding Rewire Fitness. Rewire Fitness is a unique app that provides assessments and prescriptions for holistic resilience focusing on emotional and cognitive areas, as well as physical.
Key Takeaways: Work smarter, and harder. Tough workouts can make you more resilient, but toughness is not the only thing that matters. Cultivating self-awareness allows you to be more in touch with what your body needs.
Having a calm mind gives you an edge on the competition. Whether you are trying to win a race, or lead a seminar, having a calm mind allows you to enter a flow state and operate at a new level of peak performance.
It’s important to assess your frustration levels. If you are edgy and easily frustrated, you are experiencing cognitive fatigue. When you identify this, use your favorite mindfulness technique to help you relax and recover.
Learning to see failure as part of the learning process is key. Being afraid to fail paralyzes us, and prevents us from even trying. When we embrace failure, we learn how to build our successes from our failed attempts.
A good mental health approach is multidimensional. It is not one size fits all, but we all require some form of mindfulness, connection, and reflection.
First Call Out: Mark speaks with social psychologist, Aylet Fishbach about the science of motivation and how to set better goals.
Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the past president of the Society for the Study of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network (ISCON). She is an expert on motivation and decision making and the author of Get it Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. Ayelet’s groundbreaking research on human motivation has won her several international awards, including the Society of Experimental Social Psychology’s Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award. Her new book Get it Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation is coming out in January of 2022.
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Ayelet Fishbach, a social psychologist who focuses on the science of motivation. Dr. Fishbach speaks about how to set goals that are enforced by our intrinsic motivation, how to analyze our goals and evaluate how well they are working, and why it’s crucial to have people in your life who want you to succeed.
Key Takeaways: Motivation is a force. It starts with a goal, but motivation is the force that moves us towards our goal. Willpower is what we use to resist a negative behavior, while motivation pushes us towards the positive.
Focus on adding positive actions to your life instead of ending negative habits. When we focus on ending behaviors, rather than replacing them, we reinforce those negative behaviors by thinking about them.
Identity is important. When the goal is related to who you are, people are much more likely to persist. Example: I am a life-long learner, and I will read a new book every week.
It’s important to analyze your goals. A goal shouldn’t be too abstract or too specific. It should be a goal that is good for you. It should be challenging, but not too challenging, or you will quit.
Don’t set a goal that doesn’t fit in with your life or conflicts with another goal. If your goal is to advance in your career, but you also want to start a family, it might not be the time for one of those goals. Try to create habits that align with more than one goal. Example: You want to eat healthier, and you also want to save money. Create a habit around food prep, so that you will have healthy foods easily accessible and avoid eating out.
Have a support system. The people you need in your life are not necessarily experts in the area of your goal, but they are people who are rooting for you. If you don’t have that in your life, find it.
Links: Ayelet Fishbach Twitter
Fleet Maull, PhD, CMT-P, is an author, meditation teacher, management consultant, trainer and executive coach who facilitates deep transformation for individuals and organizations through his philosophy and program of Radical Responsibility©. He is a tireless and dedicated peacemaker and servant leader working for positive social transformation and a more just and sustainable global society.
He is the founder of Prison Dharma Network, Prison Mindfulness Institute, Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety, National Prison Hospice Association, and Windhorse Seminars. He is also the co-founder of Engaged Mindfulness Institute, Transforming Justice Initiative, Upaya’s Institute’s Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Program, the Rwanda Bearing Witness Retreat & Peace Initiative, and the Center for Contemplative End-of-Life Care at Naropa University. He currently serves as the CEO and Director of Training, Research & Development for Prison Mindfulness Institute, Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety and the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, as well as CEO and senior trainer for Windhorse Seminars & Consultin
Today, Commander Divine speaks with Eric Rogers about how he learned to face the pain of his childhood trauma and overcome his self-destructive habits. Eric shares that drugs kept him alive, by numbing what he was unable to face, and how hitting rock bottom gave him the reason he needed to change, find a higher purpose, and face all that he had been running from. Key Takeaways: Adverse Childhood Experiences are linked with increased risk for many types of illnesses: both physical and mental, as well as addiction. The stigma and silence around sexual abuse prevents many children from ever speaking up and getting the help they need. Nature is a powerful tool. When we spend time in nature, we are reminded that we are part of nature. We are part of something bigger, and simply being away from all of the distractions of modern life allows us the space to go deeper into self reflection. Running from pain doesn't work. It eventually catches up with you. Instead of running from pain, sit with it, embrace it, try to understand it, so that you can learn from it and move past it. Replace your bad habits with positive habits that serve you-Eric channeled his intensity into extreme fitness, which gave him structure and purpose, and led him to a meaningful career helping others. We need to do hard things. Creating daily rituals that challenge us physically, mentally, and spiritually make us more resilient. When we spend time challenging ourselves, we develop the strength to face whatever curveballs life throws our way. Links: Rogers Fitness Academy Instagram What does your ACE score mean?
Today, Commander Divine reflects on 2021, and speaks about the problems many have faced with mental and physical health, being derailed from goals, and feeling stuck. He shares how we can step into 2022 with intention and integrity to face this complex, rapidly evolving world by going inward and finding our 'why", so that we can create habits, practices, and rituals that move us towards our goals and values. Key Takeaways: Change is inevitable. We must learn to roll with the punches and focus on the one area we have control over, ourselves. Integrity means to be integrated or in alignment with. Each person's integrity looks different. We must ask, what does integrity mean to me, and how can I do the work to be in alignment? The first step to becoming integrated is determining your core values through the practice of sitting in contemplative meditation. You must ask yourself, who am I? Through our practice of self discovery, we must find 4-6 core values. We will form our habits, rituals, and practices to bring us in alignment with these values. 1 in 4 employees has resigned in the great resignation and we continue to see around 4 million people a month resigning. Companies will need to do a better job at valuing people over profit if they want to keep fully staffed. Automation is coming! As robots replace much of our manual labor workforce, we need to focus on adaptability and learn to be creators. Q&A with Listeners and Mark: @ironjim41 - why are some of us so much slower at finding our why and facing our true fear? There is no magic formula to finding your why, but through daily introspection and asking yourself the right questions, you will get there. @teastarr - The Netherlands went into another lockdown this Sunday. Any tips on how to deal with this (mentally, emotionally)? We can not control the external world, so focus on what you can control. Breathe deeply. We encourage the practice of box breathing. Here are some breathing exercises to try. Practice mindful awareness, by sitting and examining your thoughts without judgment. Use visualization to develop a positive self-image of yourself in the future. Set micro-goals for yourself. @magnetie - How to deal with slander and/or hate crimes If one of your core values is social justice, you will develop plans and strategies to work towards your goals. Remember to combat hate with love. Only love wins. @philippe_durandin - How to overcome destructive and demotivating habits? Finding your why is crucial in overcoming destructive habits. You must have a clear vision of your values and purpose. You don't fight an old habit by beating yourself up about it. When you are focusing on your purpose, you gradually replace those destructive habits with positive ones. @pthompson34 - How much work is too much work? It's too much work if you're not passionate about it, and you're feeling burned out. @arthur.v.ortega - what is the 5th plateau you talk about? The fifth plateau is a developmental stage of pure integration. You are living in complete alignment with your core values. You are living in harmony with the earth and have compassion for all living beings. Links: PwC/Oxford Study: 4 Possible Versions of the Workplace In 2030 | Observer
Today, Mark Divine speaks with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about her muscle-centric approach to medicine, why obesity is a secondary problem, and how resistance training, high quality protein, and sleep are crucial to health and longevity. Key Takeaways: Dr. Lyon's muscle-centric medicine focuses on the root cause of obesity, loss or defect of skeletal-muscle-skeletal-muscle is not only important for the well-known reasons of strength and increased metabolism. It is an endocrine organ. Every time skeletal-muscle contracts it excretes myokines. Myokines affect immunity, brain health, and the way we use nutrients. There are two ways to drive skeletal muscle, resistance training, and dietary protein. Resistance training looks different for everyone, but it is important to train to the point of muscle failure. Protein should be high quality, animal protein. Worldwide, over 100 million people suffer from sleep apnea. Some of the risk factors for sleep apnea are: environmental exposure, inability to lose weight, anxiety, hypertension, and TBIs. Untreated sleep apnea is incredibly dangerous, as it is linked to hypertension, poor cardiovascular health, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, and depression. The good news is that it is easy to diagnose with an at-home sleep test. Testosterone naturally declines as we age. Training, diet, sleep, and reducing stress can all increase our testosterone levels, but it may not be enough to reach optimal levels without supplementation.. Optimal levels of testosterone affect quality of life in several ways including mood, energy, sex drive, and ability to maintain muscle. Links: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Twitter Instagram YouTube
Today, Commander Mark Divine speaks with Tim Grover about his drive for success as a first generation American, his career training elite athletes, and how we can all develop a winning attitude. Tim S. Grover is the CEO of ATTACK Athletics, Inc., founded in 1989. World-renowned for his legendary work with elite champions and Hall of Famers, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds other NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympic athletes, he is the preeminent authority on the science and art of physical and mental dominance and achieving excellence. Author of the national bestseller RELENTLESS: From Good to Great to Unstoppable and his latest book, Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness, creator of digital training platform The Relentless System, Tim appears around the world as a keynote speaker and consultant. He is a featured columnist at SI.com and Yahoo.com; he also appears on ESPN, FoxSports, and other media outlets. Key Takeaways: Greatness is not an end goal. It is something to strive for every single day. After each win, start over and continue to strive for the next victory. It's crucial to determine and address weaknesses and injury prone areas before focusing on building overall strength. You have enough haters! Don't be one of them. The importance of being your own biggest fan can not be stated enough. Fear is a natural and necessary part of life, but we can't allow it to control us. We must trust ourselves and let go of doubt, so we can control fear and have better control of the outcome. Wisdom from Michael Jordan: If you get knocked down, don't just stand back up. If you stand up before you have figured out why you fell, you haven't learned anything. Figure out why you fell, then stand up a changed person less likely to repeat the same mistake. Tim Grover - Best-selling author and Keynote Speaker Instagram Twitter LinkedIn
Today, Commander Divine is joined by his friend Amy Jurkowitz, who reads listener questions posted to the @realmarkdivine Instagram account. Mark shares his perspective on important issues from breathwork and self-awareness, to dealing with toxic teammates and bullies. Key Takeaways: Q: How do you turn the volume down on the demotivating voice in your head? @summa_der_hamma A: Our thoughts do not define who we are-Mark explains how to observe our thoughts without judgment, allowing us to eventually disidentify from these thoughts. We become empowered when we realize that we are not our thoughts, just the person thinking them. Q: What training is most effective for crucible events? @be_unbeatable_ A: Training for crucible events starts with the why-you must first have a clear vision of why you are undertaking this challenge. You will need to draw on that vision to keep going. Training itself involves doing work that is extremely uncomfortable. Run with a weighted vest. Drag things. Push things. Do slow pull-ups and pull-ups with weight. The most important skill to develop is durability. It takes about nine months to a year to train for these incredibly intense events. Q: As a leader, how do you deal with a hostile/toxic team member? @acedaddyjohnson A: Working with difficult people is inevitable. It is important to call in a troublesome team member gently, but firmly. Sometimes they are unaware that their behavior is toxic. They should be given detailed criticism about their unacceptable behavior and the expectations of all team members. If they are unable to meet these expectations, it is important that they be removed from the team to keep the team healthy and focused on the mission. Q: Any tips or advice for breathing? @charlesb_1503 A: Best practices for breathing are, "low and slow"-There are many types of breath training and awareness. For most people, simply breathing in through the nose, slowly to a count of five, and exhaling to a count of five is the best place to start. Just don't forget to focus on the low, which is using your diaphragm and breathing deep into your belly. Q: How to stand up to bullies? @nccfitsharma A: It's important to realize that bullies are wounded individuals suffering from low self-esteem. The first method of dealing with bullies is to ignore them and not feed the negative energy. If this doesn't work, try showering them in unconditional love. If the first two methods do not end the bullying, it is important to stand up to a bully. Sometimes we may need to enlist the help of others, but never back down to a bully or they will continue to victimize you.
Today, Commander Divine talks to Brian Johnson about creating heroic technology to build a more virtuous world. Brian Johnson is the creator of Optimize and the Founder + CE? of Heroic. He's spent half of the last twenty-five years as a Founder/CEO and the other half as a Philosopher. As a Founder/CEO, he's raised $20M+ and built and sold two market-leading social platforms. Key Takeaways: Our paths are not always obvious, but they can be found by following our bliss--however bliss is not to be confused with hedonism. If the path is too comfortable, you're not on your path; you're following someone else's. Hero means protector in ancient Greek. Heroes are not born--they are created from the practice of showing up and choosing to act from a place of love and courage. The challenge we face today between hedonistic happiness and a true fulfilling journey is not a new challenge. Humans have faced these same struggles for thousands of years. The addition of technology has only amplified this battle, as well as increased temptation exponentially. The most crucial element involved in a hero's journey is courage.Courage feeds all other virtues. It takes courage to show up every day, and show.up.every.day you must! Heroic technology is the antithesis of inhumane technology. It is an application of technology that empowers users to lead disciplined, focused lives, and show up for the important practices that feed their virtuous selves. Links Optimize Me Instagram LinkedIn
Today, Mark Divine speaks about the challenges we face going into a new age of exponential growth from our rapidly evolving technologically based society. This era, known as The Conceptual Age, calls for a new type of leadership. Divine asserts that veterans have the skills and mindset we need in the leaders of this Conceptual Age. Key Takeaways: The conceptual age is an age of global interdependence and exponential growth. It demands leaders who not only do things right, but also do the right thing for the planet and its inhabitants. Leaders in the conceptual age must develop a radical team focus, where the team itself becomes the leader. Leadership Theory had its origins in the military. Over time, as our society evolved, leadership styles shifted from a hierarchical production focused style to a servant-leader style that focused more on the well-being of employees. While the servant-leader was crucial in the information age, today our technology continues to grow exponentially and our society has shifted to a global economy,thus we find ourselves in the conceptual age. Veterans have the opportunity to play an important role as leaders in our communities. Military training, especially special ops training, instills key skills, such as flexibility, creativity, problem-solving, the ability to see multiple perspectives, and the ability to form teams with a shared vision. Our veterans face many challenges upon re-entering civilian life. Trauma is only one small part of the equation. Veterans struggle with the loss of their teams, uniformity, structured lives, and having a mission to focus on. Veterans are a national treasure and should be given a new role, and new missions that utilize their unique skill-set to create teams of individuals that work together seamlessly and efficiently.
Today, Commander Divine talks to Brett Miller about his research on Parkinson's Disease, and his holistic approach to treatment of the disease at his gym 110 Fitness. Brett is a U.S. Army veteran. He served as a combat medic trainer for special operations and oversaw the construction and development of the DEPMEDS for the United States Army. Brett is passionate about adaptive fitness and inspiring the best in everyone he meets. The mission of his practice is to set a new standard for the world in the "fight back" against Parkinson's Disease through holistic and fitness based approaches. He also is determined to break down all barriers for adults and children limited by disease or disability by sharing his exceptional mental and physical training and conditioning experience. Key Takeaways: We can learn a lot about who we are when we face a life-threatening experience and endure trauma-Brett's early childhood experiences compelled him to become an Army medic and continue a life dedicated to helping others. Warning signs of intense PTSD are often first picked up by friends and family. Brett encourages those close to veterans to be vigilant about watching for those signs including withdrawing from socialization, acting more closed off than usual and uncharacteristically quiet. Over 6 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's research is advancing understanding of the disease. Early detection is key, and with most types of Parkinson's, severe symptoms can be staved off and minimized with the proper treatment. Researchers are still searching for a cure. The OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), a four-step approach to decision-making that has the ability to improve decisiveness, time management and overall organization. It focuses on filtering available information, putting it in context and quickly making the most appropriate decision while also understanding that changes can be made as more data becomes available. A holistic, varied approach to wellness is key to managing, and in some cases overcoming, any type of physical or mental illness-Brett's work with patients includes the basic cornerstones of health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hydration. His patients practice movement and mindfulness in numerous ways, including shadow boxing, HIIT workouts, water training, rope climbing, tai chi, qigong, yoga, art therapy, drumming, and ballroom dancing. Links: https://110fitness.org/ Instagram
Today, Commander Divine talks to Dr Amishi Jha about her work as a neuroscientist, studies on mindfulness training, and her recent book Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California-Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha's work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more. Key Takeaways: Neuroplasticity, the ability for our brains to change and grow new neurons, is possible at any age. When our minds are functioning at their peak, we have full control of three types of attention that Dr. Amishi describes. Taking a bird's eye view allows us to observe where our attention is. Focus is going to wander, but through practice we are able to bring the "flashlight" back to where we want it. Multi-tasking is a myth. Our brains are able to switch quickly between tasks, but that depletes energy. Sometimes it is a necessary part of life, but mono-tasking is much more efficient, and should be the goal whenever possible. Mindfulness training is transformative. Changes in brain activity are visible in functional MRis, but it's important to remember that just as changes in the body take time, changes in the brain take time. In Dr. Amishi Jha's studies, she saw results beginning after four weeks of training. Links: Amishi Jha - Pay attention like your life depends on it. Instagram Twitter Linkedin
Today, Commander Divine talks to Commander Hiner about their shared experiences, the impact of stress, teamwork and how leading in a time of stress changes your leadership style. Lieutenant Commander Ed Hiner was a Training and Readiness Officer in charge of basic and advanced combat training for Seal Teams, Ed designed the most elite organization on earth. On this episode, Commander Mark Divine and Commander Ed Hiner talk about the ways SEAL training and active duty have shaped them and how their skills translate to entrepreneurial ventures, as well as philanthropy. Ed discusses why Team toughness wins the day and the importance of creating a space where everyone is involved, feels ownership of the process and from that a shared vision is formed. He discusses how a collective/shared vision decreases anxiety. Ed also talks about how fear can be a motivator and how important it is to eradicate the debilitating effects of fear. Key Takeaways: Team toughness wins the day. Fear can be a motivator, and rumination is the enemy of action. Getting back to basics often helps even the most complex situations Break your relationship with excuses and create accountability.
Today Mark is talking with Leonard Perlmutter, founder and director of the American Meditation Institute. He is also the author of several books on yoga and meditation, most recently Your Conscience: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Solve All of Life's Challenges. Leonard and Mark talk about meditation, yoga, wisdom, karma, and the ego. Hear how: Everything starts with the mind-it's our most powerful tool Multitasking is impossible-we are not as energetic or creative without the freedom to redirect our attention to our conscious Within each of us is an ocean of consciousness and with that resides our intuitive library of wisdom-the super conscious portion of our mind The ego is not always wrong-but there is a distinct downside to it Listen to this episode and grasp the way to find the wisdom within you-so you can be guided in this VUCA world.
Today Mark is talking to David Nurse, former NBA player and mindset coach. David hosts his own podcast called the Pivot & Go! Podcast. He is also the author of Pivot & Go and his newest book Breakthrough: A Sure-Fire Guide to Realizing Your Potential, Pushing Through Limitations, and Achieving Things You Didn't Know Were Possible. David and Mark have a freewheeling philosophical discussion of the modern world, and how to achieve enlightenment and a better future. They discuss various topics such as finding what truly brings joy, how to gain unshakable confidence, and how to truly eliminate evil. Listen now so you can clarify and achieve your true purpose.
There has never been a better time to face your fears. In today's episode, Commander Divine provides a step-by-step process for you to be aware of your fears and to successfully conquer them with courage. Hear how: When you fear failure, you are essentially fearing success-afraid of the risk of moving away from the status quo Your ego is holding you back with its resistance to the unknown-your heart knows there is something more important beyond that The first step for overcoming fear and moving toward courage is self-awareness-identity exactly what you're afraid of Listen to this episode to hear about all the steps, so you can effectively confront your fears and be courageous during these VUCA times.
In this episode, we revisit Mark's interview with Kasper van der Meulen, renowned Dutch educator and scientist. Kasper has worked with Wim Hof and is the author of MindLift: Mental Fitness for the Modern Mind. Kasper overcame his own difficulties with weight and smoking to become a better role model for his students through breathing and fitness. Hear how: Breath has to do with everything-once we grasp this, then we can be free Focusing on WHY you are optimizing your life rather than HOW is more effective Using the breath will allow you to unlock your intuition and develop spiritually Listen to this episode to understand how you can use the breath to optimize your life and lead you to your path of purpose.
Today we have a rebroadcast of Mark's interview with Chris Gronkowski. Chris is a former NFL player and is part of the clan of Gronkowski brothers who all played professional sports. He is now an entrepreneur and the founder of the Ice Shaker brand of insulated bottles that were featured on Shark Tank. In this episode, he talks with Mark about how to thrive during these VUCA times. Listen to this episode to hear how: Anybody can be an NFL Player or Navy SEAL given the raw material Defining moments and determination can take you to the next level Chris found new opportunities and embraced challenges during this crisis Tune in to hear Gronkowski's transition from sports to business and how he's making even more changes today.
In this solo episode, Mark talks about how to use the Big Four skills to manage the burnout that many of us are experiencing in our current VUCA environment. Hear how to use: Box Breathing - use breathing to manage anxiety and anger Positive internal dialogue - our brains are predisposed toward negativity, so we need to find ways to recognize and concentrate on positivity Contextualize - is this perceived problem going to be important in even 5 years, 5 months or even 5 minutes? Know that what you do next is the most important thing to think about Listen to this episode to hear how you can use mental toughness to manage the VUCA environment that we're in.
Today Mark is talking with Ryan Holiday about Stoicism and the four stoic virtues-especially courage. Ryan is well-known marketer and expert in Stoicism and how it can be related to modern life. He is an author and has written several books about marketing and philosophy, including his most recent work Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave. He also operates the Daily Stoic website and is the host of the Daily Stoic Podcast. Listen now for some insight on conquering fear and facing courage in this VUCA world.
Today Mark is talking with Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson, Ph.D. Peter is the Founder and CEO of Bregman Partners, a coaching and consulting firm focused on both the organization and the individual. Howie is the host of the "Plant Yourself Podcast" which features healthy living. They are also authors and their latest book is You Can Change Other People: The Four Steps to Help Your Colleagues, Employees-- Even Family-- Up Their Game. Hear how: Leaders can scale their organization by supporting the individuals to up their game Surrendering, forgiveness, and acceptance are integral in coaching There are four steps you can take to change people for the better Listen to this episode for insight on leadership, coaching, and the process to change people.
Today Mark talks with Sid Ellington, former Navy SEAL Officer and now the newly appointed Executive Director of the Courage Foundation. They discuss Sid's transition from the military into civilian life and how he continued his service to our nation. They also address PTS and how it's not only from combat-but it could be worse off without it. Listen in to hear about leadership from a former SEAL and how he strived beyond into the present day of VUCA.
In today's solocast, Commander Divine explains leadership as it is through the lens of the four Stoic virtues: courage, wisdom, justice, and temperance. Hear how: When cultivating courage, action eliminates doubt-develop an offensive mindset Opening up the wisdom of our heart and recognizing the vastness of the universe helps us tame our ego-so it knows its place and can choose the positive course Doing the right thing and facing injustice requires risk: "Silence is violence" Restraining from worldly desires gives you the discipline to master yourself and fulfill your purpose Listen to this episode to hear how an ancient philosophy can help us in the present day of VUCA.
In Part 2 of his interview with Prime Hall, Commander Divine gets further into both Prime's transition to civilian life and how he was able to use physical effort and the water to manage the challenges that he faced. Prime is the founder of the Underwater Torpedo League and co-founder of Deep End Fitness. He is also the co-author of the F.R.E.E. Your Mind Guidebook: Become a Better You. Hear about: The healing catalyst that helped Prime Hall move forward and open up to his calling The F.R.E.E. Your Mind methodology: Focus, Relaxation, Economy of motion (flow vs. drag), and Efficient breathing How you can reduce "drag" so you can reach your higher self and full potential The Underwater Torpedo League and its potential to become the next Olympic sport Listen to this episode and gain insight into the steps you can take to free your mind so you can reach your true purpose.
Commander Divine talks to Prime Hall in the first part of this two-part episode. Prime is a former Marine Raider and Marine Corps Water Survival Instructor. He founded the Underwater Torpedo League and is the co-founder of Deep End Fitness. He is also the co-author of the F.R.E.E. Your Mind Guidebook: Become a Better You. He is talking with Mark today about his military and special operations career.
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy has been a CEO many times over, most recently of StubHub. She is also an author and her newest book is called Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail). Today she and Mark talk about what it means to take risks and to thrive in business leadership. Hear how: The best and highest use of a leader is to have other people manage them Being less perfect, and displaying authenticity, imperfection, and transparency nurtures an environment for risk-taking Risk-taking isn't about the higher risk, the higher reward-it's about taking many risks for the ultimate reward Listen to this episode so you can truly understand risk and embrace it for this VUCA world.
Today Mark is talking with Dr. Rahul Jandial. He is a brain surgeon, neuroscientist, and author. His newest book is Life on a Knife's Edge: A Brain Surgeon's Reflections on Life, Loss and Survival. Dr. Jandial speaks about many insights and revelations about life from his career in cancer surgery. Hear how: Being "hot" with your mental energy all the time is counterproductive-it will be impossible for you to make good decisions There are two types of resilience: systemic resilience and processive resilience-one is built through your life and the other is what you are bringing to the fight The brain generates new neurons, but none would grow under no stress or too much stress-it's the moderate amount of stress that sprouts them Listen to this episode to get further insight into the brain from a neuroscience expert.
Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. She is also a podcaster, hosting her "You Turn" podcast. Today she is talking with Mark about what skills are necessary to manage your career. Hear how: Your career is an experiment and your purpose doesn't have to tie to it Reactivity is one of the biggest mistakes you can make in your career-think long term and reconnect with your true essence The best way to approach job hunting is to have high intention and low attachment-don't get too desperate Listen to this episode and see if you can make a shift in your career.
Today Mark is responding to listeners' demand for more insight on developing mental toughness. He breaks down his approach and goes over his top strategies for strengthening the unbeatable mind. Hear about: How mentally tough people control their emotions PBOODA - Pause, Breath, Observe, Orient, Decide, Act The sniper (content mind) and spotter (contextual mind) and how to actively train them PESLA - Plan, Execute, Stumble, Learn, Adapt Listen to this episode so you can take the first step to train your mind.
Today Mark is talking to Mike Hayes-former Commander of SEAL Team TWO. Mike had a 20-year military career, was a White House Fellow for both the Bush and Obama administrations, and is currently working as the Chief Digital Transformation Officer at VMware. He is also a speaker on leadership and author of the book Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning. He and Mark talk about the leadership principles that he has learned from years in government, the private sector, and the military. Hear how: You must not be afraid to aim high and miss-be afraid to aim low and hit In decision-making, the first decision is not the decision-it's when to make your decision It's necessary to have diversity in the decision-making process-it's better when we hear opinions/experiences different from our own Listen to today's episode to hear leadership insights from very different contexts.
In the second part of Mark's interview with Lisa Tamati, Lisa talks about her mother's story and the incredible lengths that she went to save her after a massive stroke. This is all detailed in her book Relentless: How a Mother and Daughter Defied the Odds. Lisa and Mark also discuss longevity and how relying on the traditional medical system may not be enough. Listen to this episode to hear Lisa's incredible story and her routine as a high-performing athlete.
Today Mark is talking to Lisa Tamati. She is a professional adventure athlete, author, motivational speaker, and mindset coach who goes beyond human limits. Lisa's taken on and conquered the world's toughest endurance events and expeditions, including the Sahara and Gobi deserts, Niger, and the Himalayas. Her most recent book is Relentless: How a Mother and Daughter Defied the Odds. In this first part of a two-part episode, she talks to Mark about her history in endurance, trekking, and how she uses mindset and mental toughness in her relentless approach to life. Hear how: Endurance running is a cathartic experience and has a meditative effect Having a strong "why" is absolutely necessary to keep yourself going What we often call "failure" is really just learning and growth Listen to this episode for a better understanding of how endurance and mindset go together straight from a professional ultra-endurance athlete.
In this episode, Commander Divine reads the final chapter of his newest upcoming book. It is an adaptation of a speech he gave to his alma mater at Colgate University early during the pandemic. He focuses primarily on how to manage and thrive in the VUCA world we are living in. Hear about: Leadership and how its main focus is on the well-being of the team Thriving in crisis and how it's the opportunity of the moment to grow and serve others The four ways to protect and optimize your most precious asset - "You" Listen to this episode so you can better adapt and thrive in this VUCA environment that is the new normal.
Many listeners are probably familiar with Dr. Kirk Parsley and his work on sleep. He is a former Navy SEAL who is now an MD who specializes in sleep. In the second part of this interview with Doc Parsley, he and Mark talk more about sleep and longevity. Hear how: Laying in bed unconscious with your eyes closed doesn't mean you're actually sleeping Your sleep will be different based on what you did during the day-there's different types of sleep for recovering from physical or mental effort There are methods not to only slow aging, but to reverse aging If you cut out a part of your sleep, you are cutting out a part of your true potential Listen to this episode to learn more about the vitality of sleep, so you can properly deal and manage the VUCA world that we all live in.
In this two-part interview, Mark is talking to his old friend Dr. Kirk Parsley. Doc Parsley is a former SEAL who is now an MD who specializes in sleep. He realized that most of us are getting less sleep than we need and are kind of seeing sleep as "the enemy" or a waste of time. As a result, he developed his "sleep cocktail" for SEAL patients and has now developed it for all of us as the Sleep Remedy. Learn how: Lack of sleep just accelerates the aging process Working out while being sleep deprived is counterproductive-no benefits Sleep is a part of life that we must accept-16 hours awake and 8 hours of sleep for recovery Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of how your sleep is important to how you deal with this VUCA environment.
Tim Grover is the founder of ATTACK Athletics. He has trained Michael Jordan, among other professional athletes, and is the author of Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable and his most recent book Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness. He talks with Mark about his experience training both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and how you can become a true winner every day. Hear how: Your physical and mental foundation must be strong-so you can trust your body and performance. Everyone knows how to compete, but only a few know how to win. Winning takes a different approach. "Steps" to anything are constantly shifting-they are infinite. There are no steps to winning-they are constantly changing with more steps to come. Embracing your "Dark Side" is not what you think. It's an internal fuel that lights your fire when nothing else will. Listen to this episode for some insight on how top performers win no matter what.
Greg McKeown is famous for simplifying his life and calling on others to do the same in his book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His newest book is called Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. He is also the host of the podcast "What's Essential." Greg and Mark talk today about his journey and learning that the best choice doesn't always have to be the hardest. Hear how: Training your mind to ask "How can I make this effortless?" brings results like never before It's best to "Yield to Win"- it's not always about going the harder way Defining "What does done look like?" already simplifies the next step Listen to this episode and hear how going effortless brings you exactly where you need to be.
Today Mark talks about the five developmental plateaus for you to traverse on your hero's journey as a leader. Listen in as Mark explains all Five Plateaus and how our overall goal is to reach the Fifth Plateau-so we can become fully connected and inclusive. Hear about the Five Plateaus: Survivor - Instinctual and very centered on the individual Protector - Extends concern to a tribe or small group-both egocentric and ethnocentric Achiever - Ambition and drive for success Equalizer - Ethnocentrism and some world-centrism Integrator - Fully world-centric Listen to this episode to gain insight on where you are in the five developmental plateaus so you can further reach your leadership potential.
Mark talks with his old friend Carmine Di Sibio who was part of Mark's class at Colgate University and went to work for Arthur Young, which became a part of Ernst & Young. He's worked at EY for over 35 years and is the current CEO and Global Chairman of the company. Today he talks with Mark about his career and business leadership. Hear about: Business accountability and how companies must disclose their ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance) Diversity and inclusion and how businesses navigate through the current social climate Blockchain and bitcoin and how cryptocurrency is affecting the financial landscape Listen to this episode to get insight into how a successful business leader navigates through the ever-changing VUCA world.
Tom Jones is a former Marine combat veteran and a well-known extreme athlete in the Muay Thai and ultra-endurance communities. Tom talks to Mark about his childhood traumas and how he overcame all that to become the exceptional athlete and individual that he is. Hear about: Tom's experiences with Chuck Norris and being his sparring partner How he survived his childhood traumas and pushed himself beyond his limits His concern for the ocean and how Laird Hamilton helped train Tom to become the record-setting stand-up paddleboarder he is today Listen to this episode for some expert insight on how you can push your mind and body beyond what is possible.
Today Mark talks with Katy Milkman, professor at the Wharton School and host of Charles Schwab's "Choiceology with Katy Milkman" podcast. She's a frequent writer of behavioral science for The Washington Post and Scientific American. Her newest book is How to Change. In this episode, she discusses temptations and improving our chances for change. Hear about: Temptation Bundling and its counterintuitive way to make you more productive The Advice Club and its benefits to help you achieve your goals The Impulsivity Problem, the Forgetting Problem, the Confidence Problem, and how to get past them all Listen in for some insights from a top behavioral expert on how you can make a positive change for yourself and others.
John Foley is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels and is now a keynote speaker and consultant at John Foley, Inc. He talks with Mark today about how you can use military communication methods and team building in business. Hear how: The Blue Angels and the Navy SEALs have more in common than you think The debrief is the single most important element for high performance Just being "glad to be here" and having gratitude is so powerful Listen to this episode to get more insight into the debrief process and why gratitude is so important-especially in the current VUCA landscape.
Today Mark talks with Steven Pressfield, an acclaimed author of historical fiction and non-fiction. Among numerous other books, Steven wrote The War of Art, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and Gates of Fire, about the Battle of Thermopylae. His most recent book is A Man at Arms, about the Roman empire and the letter to the Corinthians. Steven explains his creative process when writing and how he overcomes any form of Resistance. Hear how: Resistance is the main obstacle to creativity and how it's a negative force of self-sabotage You can overcome Resistance by staring down the wolf-an act of will We all have the Hero's Journey-that eventually leads to our Artist's Journey Steven has his own creative process when starting a novel Listen to this episode to find out more about how you can tap into your own creative potential.
In today's solocast, Commander Divine talks about the virtues necessary to become an unbeatable leader. He uses his personal experience, along with the wisdom of other leaders, to explain the virtues so you can take the next step and have the courage to apply them every day. Hear how: It's not about what you think or say, it's your actions that are important-especially when no one else is looking Trustworthiness is the glue that holds teams together and how you can build and even rebuild trust Integrity leads to authentic communication for a much deeper connection in relationships Humility is about removing your ego from your actions and helping others-even when it's least convenient Listen to this episode to help deepen your understanding of the virtues and solidify them as a life practice for you to thrive in this VUCA world.
Mark knows Kimberly from the yoga and meditation community. She is a somatic experiencing practitioner and a sexological bodyworker. She is also the author of The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality and her newest book Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It For Good. Today she is talking with Commander Divine about her book Call of the Wild and how aggression can be used in a healthy way. Learn how: Taking the stigma out of trauma is part of our human responsibility Our thoughts show our physiology-so there are ways to repair in the present moment Facial expressions are just as important as speaking when trying to communicate The flip-side to anger is healthy aggression-power, drive, and knowing what you what Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of the fact that we all have more power than we think.
Rich Diviney is a former SEAL and an expert and consultant on leadership. He is also the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Rich talks with Mark about his Mind Gym for performance and the many attributes necessary for leadership in the military and business. Hear how: There is a difference between peak and optimal performance-and why you should aim for one over the other There is an irony of leadership-"If you work your job correctly, you are out of a job" Skills are great, but attributes are greater-and attributes cannot be taught Listen to this episode to find out more about optimal performance and how certain attributes are essential to leadership and the hiring process.
Commander Divine is talking with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, chief medical correspondent for ABC News and author of The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era. They discuss the value of vaccination and the terrible consequences that we've paid by being caught flat-footed regarding COVID-19. Hear about: The most important factors when it comes to experiencing COVID severity The four elements of prevention control and how we can stop the virus from mutating Weighing the risks and benefits between COVID and taking the vaccine Listen to this episode to get further insights on COVID and how the medical system has tried to deal with the pandemic in this VUCA world.
Today Mark is talking to Cal Newport about his new book A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload. Cal is a well-known digital minimalist and has been known to the Unbeatable Mind tribe since his first appearance on the show talking about his book Deep Work (Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World). Today he is talking about how email can be managed and how it has rewired our brains (not for the better). Learn about: The hyperactive hive mind-we are not truly collaborating, so we end up getting stuck With emails, we force an interaction without proper facial cues and tone of voice- resulting in unnecessary misery to the recipient How our economy is now more dependant on knowledge work-yet thinking is becoming more difficult to do Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can limit your email usage and become more productive as a whole.
Today Mark is talking to Dr. Lara Pence, who is the Chief Mind Doc for the Spartan Race organization. She is also the owner and founder of LIGHFBOX-a tool dedicated to exercise your mind and spark your curiosity. She and the Commander discuss mental health and how you can ask better questions. Learn how: There is an often-overlooked connection between movement and mental health We must ask ourselves better questions in order to get more insightful answers Focusing on our strengths is much more effective than focusing on our limitations Listen to this episode for insight on what questions to ask yourself and how you can spark your own curiosity.
Patrick Sweeney is a well-known expert on how to manage fear so that you can use it. He is known as "The Fear Guru" and is the author of the book Fear is Fuel. After a near-death experience, he decided that he needed to get past the fears that had always ruled his life. Hear how: There's always a crisis to deal with, but you can choose to be a mouse or a leopard-let fear freeze you or use it to overcome In the civilian world, the OODA loop also has a B for "belief"-believe in yourself Breathing has always been essential to handle fear-it's also scientifically proven Listen to this episode to start getting out of uncertainty and thrive in this current VUCA world.
In today's solo episode, Mark talks to us about the Sheepdog mindset and how to always be prepared. You need to be able to win in your mind before the fight even happens, and learn how to find victory where it's really at. Hear about: Making yourself an undesirable target Developing your single point focus How uncommon resolve is required for any worthy goal. Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of how to be prepared and develop the offensive mindset to visualize victory.
Today Mark is talking to Bedros Keuilian, entrepreneur, author and speaker. He is the founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, and in this wide-ranging conversation, they talk about business, mental health, therapy and learning how to become a man. Most recently, Bedros wrote the book "Man Up: How to Cut the Bullshit and Kick Ass in Business (and in Life)," about how he survived and escaped communist Armenia and an abusive relationship with his father. Listen to this episode to hear how you can deal with baggage, so that you can get everything else in order.
Today Commander Divine is talking with Peter Treagan, well-known environmentalist and the founder of the Tradewinds nonprofit organization dedicated to securing the homeland of the Kogi people in South America. The Kogi are driven to care for the environment of the planet as a whole, and they see themselves as caretakers for the natural world. Mark and Peter talk extensively about the Kogi lands and the spiritual mandate that Peter has taken on for their preservation. Listen to this episode for inspiration and a better understanding of our own responsibility for the care of the natural world.
In this solocast, Commander Divine gives us his insight on how to deepen and expand your awareness so that you fully understand yourself and cultivate excellence. Being more aware of yourself and your daily habits is essential to thriving through these VUCA times. Hooyah! Hear how: Aligning yourself with universal truths rather than relative truths will allow you to truly lead and live a life worth living Visualization not only enhances your performance but is essential to effectively complete your mission Morning and evening rituals are the bookends that bring structure to your day-giving you the required clarity and focus Listen to this episode for a better understanding of how you can truly know yourself and have more effective and meaningful results.
Today Mark is talking to Steven Kotler, prolific author and expert on the state of flow. Among his many books, he is the co-author of Stealing Fire and his most recent book is The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer, just released yesterday. He is also one of the co-founders of the Flow Genome Project and the founder of the Flow Research Collective. Hear how: Flow is the optimal state of consciousness-six core characteristics emerge for us to feel and perform our best There is early-stage passion and late-stage passion-your passion and purpose are earned over time The time of crisis is the time for you to double-down on your primary flow activity Listen in for a better understanding of how you can unlock your flow and live in an optimal experience during these VUCA times.
Today Mark is talking to Kasper van der Meulen, renowned Dutch educator and scientist. Kasper has worked with Wim Hof and is the author of MindLift: Mental Fitness for the Modern Mind. Kasper overcame his own difficulties with weight and smoking to become a better role model for his students through breathing and fitness. Now he offers his Breathwork Masterclass and has been a speaker at the International Center for Breathwork Festival. Hear how: Breath has to do with everything-once we grasp this, then we can be free Focusing on WHY you are optimizing your life rather than HOW is more effective Using the breath will allow you to unlock your intuition and develop spiritually Listen to this episode to understand how you can use the breath to optimize your life and lead you to your path of purpose.
Today Mark is talking to Tom Steding, business leader, author, and former member of SEAL Team Stanford. His most recent book is Real Teams Win: What Smart Leaders Need to Know Now About Achieving Peak Performance. Tom gives us some insight into his approach to leadership complete with the principles and practices that will lead your team to high trust and safe collaboration. Hear about: Moving away from the old leadership model of "My way or the highway" to the new model that will give your team a higher purpose The principles that inspire trust and ensure the psychological safety of your team Dealing with narcissists and how it is the root cause of all dysfunction in an organization How "Mindset eats culture for breakfast" and much more... Listen in to get a better understanding of effectively leading your team and building the emotional integrity to truly value it during these times of high VUCA.
In this solocast, Commander Divine talks about how to make service to others a central part of your unbeatable mind. Find out how you can rewrite the script from victim to servant so you are ready to selflessly lead in 2021. Learn about: How you can be a more effective leader AND teammate by being aware of the 3 spheres-"I," "we," and "it" The 3 "wins" you must make in order to serve more wholly and powerfully The 3 attitudes of selfless service-compassion, abundance, generosity- and how they allow you to fulfill your calling with 20X power Listen to this episode so you know exactly what to do to make selfless service an integral part of your life and to further maximize your potential during these VUCA times.
For the week of Christmas, we'll be airing our Best episodes of 2020 a second time. We start with new episodes again on the 30th with a solo episode from Mark. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas. Eliot Marshall is best known as a successful MMA fighter, but today he talks to the Commander about his business endeavors and the story behind his first book "The Gospel of Fire: Strategies for Facing Your Fears, Confronting Your Demons, and Finding Your Purpose." Eliot has repeatedly struggled with depression and anxiety and he tells us how our mind has the power to drive us to accomplish incredible achievements and to manage and prosper. "The Obstacle is the Way" - use your challenges to learn new things and build yourself up. The Unbeatable Mind and Eliot's approach are very similar in a number of ways - including knowing your "why" Using teamwork is essential to accomplishing your goals Listen to this episode for a very practical example of how to turn difficulty into prosperity
For the week of Christmas, we'll be airing our Best episodes of 2020 a second time. We start with new episodes again on the 30th with a solo episode from Mark. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas. Well-known academic expert on personal Grit, Angela Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." She talks with Commander Divine today about the importance of Grit for success. Listen now to discover: How your Grit can be a more important trait for success than your ability How understanding your "why" is essential to make sure you are doing the right things Why you need to make sure you are doing things that are innately interesting to you, rather than developing your perseverance first. Listen to this episode to get more information and practical tips about how to become "grittier" in everyday life.
For the week of Christmas, we'll be airing our Best episodes of 2020 a second time. We start with new episodes again on the 30th with a solo episode from Mark. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas. Daron K. Roberts was a graduate of Harvard Law School turned Football coach. He is a motivational speaker, transition coach and the author of Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition. He hosts the podcast "A Tribe Called Yes" and today he talks with Commander Divine about how to make your own pivot to change your life. Hear how: Daron planned his next life transition from Harvard Law grad to Football Coach. It's vital that you minimize your social media time and involvement. You must determine if you'll actually be happy at an event before you decide to say yes. Transition tools you need to succeed Hear this inspirational story of how one man was able to make an exceptional pivot from one life to another.
For the week of Christmas, we'll be airing our Best episodes of 2020 a second time. We start with new episodes again on the 30th with a solo episode from Mark. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas. In the second part of this interview with Errol Doebler, Mark and Errol talk about work with the FBI SWAT teams and his breathing practices with Wim Hof. Errol is the author of the newly released The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Confidence and Clarity in Combat, in the Boardroom, and at the Kitchen Table. He tells Mark about his work finding his own leadership philosophy from the different kinds of work that he's done. Hear how: The practice of breathing properly is the basis of learning how to lead. You'll always need to make a plan when you're confronted with a situation. You must understand the role of the SMAC process in planning. Listen to this episode to hear more about Errol's approach to planning and leadership
For the week of Christmas, we'll be airing our Best episodes of 2020 a second time. We start with new episodes again on the 30th with a solo episode from Mark. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas. Chris Gronkowski is a former NFL player and is part of the clan of Gronkowski brothers who all played professional sports. He is now an entrepreneur and the founder of the Ice Shaker brand of insulated bottles that were featured on Shark Tank. He is also the host of his own podcast Gronk'd Up. Today, he talks with Mark about how to thrive during these VUCA times. Listen to this episode to hear how: Anybody can be an NFL Player or Navy SEAL given the raw material Defining moments and determination can take you to the next level Chris found new opportunities and embraced challenges during this crisis Tune in to hear Gronkowski's transition from sports to business and how he's making even more changes today.
Renowned life coach and alternative medicine expert Justin Stenstrom joins Mark to discuss what it means to truly live an elite life. Justin is the best-selling author of Elite Mind: A Real-World Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, Conquering Depression, and Unleashing Your Inner Confidence, Editor-in-Chief of Elite Man Magazine, the founder of Elite Life Nutrition, and the host of the Elite Man Podcast. Justin and Mark also talk about mental health, alternative medicine, neuro-linguistic programming, and the state of the current pandemic. Hear how: Mental illness can affect anybody at any moment-even more so in this pandemic Justin recovered from his anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts-without modern medicine The origins of modern medicine are not what you think and how holistic medicine went the wayside Listen to this episode for some insight on what it truly means to be elite and how you can use the current VUCA environment to get there.
Brent Gleeson, author of Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life and founder of TakingPoint Leadership, joins Mark to talk about his experiences with the SEALs, leadership, how failures lead to success, and more. Hear how: Transforming your team requires training the character of the individuals in your team You must lean into adversity and the inevitable pain and suffering Building emotional and mental fortitude is just as important as physical training "If you ain't failing, you ain't trying." Micro-failures lead to success Listen to this episode so you can learn how to face failure and lead effectively in our current VUCA world.
Today Mark is talking with Mike Corey, the creator and host of Fearless & Far, a YouTube channel devoted to extreme travel. He talks about his scariest travel adventures and how you can face your own fears and transform them into the best opportunities. Hear how: The best way to travel is by pushing yourself and finding comfort in discomfort Fear will never go away-it's up to you and your courage to control it On the other side of fear and discomfort is a bounty like never before Listen to this episode to understand how you can navigate your fears and make the most out of any situation-no matter how extreme.
Chadd Wright talks with Mark about BUD/S, life after the military, and how he personally faced adversity. Chadd is an ultra-runner, former SEAL, and co-founder of the 3 of 7 Project dedicated to the completion of people through the body, soul, and spirit. Chadd also goes into detail on the power of the spoken word and becoming a spiritual warrior. Hear how: You must "embrace the suck" and turn it into an opportunity The power of the spoken word can eliminate negativity in your life Submission can take you the next step toward your purpose Listen to this enlightening conversation and gain insight into how you can navigate through this current world of VUCA.
In this solo episode, Commander Divine talks about how discipline and self-mastery are essential to developing an unbeatable mind. See how you can apply these practices and thrive in this current VUCA crisis. Learn how: Discipline is essential for ensuring a desired behavior. The ancient stoic philosophers understood that there needs to be moderation in everything, even in moderation. You can access the six pillars of physical health-including recovery, community, and time in nature. Listen to this episode to gain a greater grasp on the discipline necessary to achieve your own self-mastery.
Today, Commander Divine is reading another chapter from the newest edition of Unbeatable Mind. In his reading, he addresses how stress is not the problem, but how you deal with it is. If you understand the importance of your own decisions, then you will recognize how you create your own realities and stresses. Learn about how: It is essential to remember breathwork and box breathing for managing stress. There is a difference between mindfulness and concentration meditation, and it's better to learn concentration first. There are four attitudes of emotional resiliency: self-esteem, orientation toward others, positivity, and self-control. Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of stress and how you can manage it-and even make it work for you.
Today Mark talks with Jake Wood about his experiences with leadership, the Marine Corps, and the founding of Team Rubicon-the disaster relief team made largely of former military members. He is also the author of the upcoming book called Once a Warrior: How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home. Hear how: True leadership is love-leadership means you always have a stake in the lives of the people you're leading There are different kinds of courage and while physical courage is what we generally think of, moral courage is also completely integral Team Rubicon serves as an inspiration for Americans, but how we respond to disasters is our choice alone Listen to this conversation to find out more about leadership and finding your mission in life during these VUCA times.
Today, we are rebroadcasting Mark's interview with Dr. Belisa Vranich. Dr. Belisa is both a clinical psychologist and a well-known expert on breathing. She is also an author and recently released a book called Breathing for Warriors: Master Your Breath to Unlock More Strength, Greater Endurance, Sharper Precision, Faster Recovery, and an Unshakable Inner Game. Listen in as she talks with Commander Divine about the importance of proper breathing for managing health and stress. Learn about: BIQ - Breathing Intelligence Quotient - Dr. Belisa's model for understanding breathing Using the right muscles to breath and horizontal versus vertical breathing Taking a very brief break several times a day to interrupt the stress, so that we aren't spending every second feeling and breathing in a stressful way Listen to this episode for practical tips about how to breathe properly for greater health.
Doug Bopst is a former addict and drug dealer. After incarceration and being in prison, he got himself clean and started a fitness regime thanks to his cellmate. Today he is an author, podcast host, and fitness expert. He shares some of his journey with us and how you can apply that during these VUCA times. Hear how: In order to reach your goal, you must first clearly define your "why" You must embrace failure in order to truly succeed Self-compassion is key, but bear in mind the balance between that and self-accountability Listen in to learn more about how being in the worst situations can lead you to the greatest successes.
Today Mark talks to Joe and Peter - co-founders of Futures Strategy Group. They help large organizations plan for the future in the VUCA world. They've worked in various industries, with various organizations, including NASA, FEMA, the Department of State and Fortune 500 companies. They talk with Mark about how to use Future scenarios to take appropriate actions right now. Learn about: Common themes and needs across several possible future scenarios How it's unlikely that any particular scenario will happen exactly, but planning for different scenarios lets you prepare for whatever actually is going to happen "Snake wake" - know what externals are going to affect you, and make a straight wake Listen in to hear more about planning and developing business agility
In another solo episode, Commander Divine continues to read from the new edition of his book "Unbeatable," which is his update to the "Unbeatable Mind" book. Today he's talking about finding your purpose apart from a job. Hear about: How Mark went through his own process of finding purpose when he was younger How to identify your unique gifts and talents How to start thinking about what you really value in your life. Listen to this episode to learn more about your mission and how to find it.
Today, Mark talks with South Korean monk Haemin Sunim about enlightenment, awakening and Zen in general. Haemin Sunim was at Princeton, Berkeley and Harvard before he became a monk. He is the author of two books, "The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World," and "Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection." Learn how: You need to be able to slow down so you can appreciate everything more A good teacher matches behavior with lessons about awakening Enlightenment vs. awakening Listen to this episode to understand awakening and enlightenment better.
In the second part of his interview with Errol Doebler (@Leader_193), Mark and Errol talk about work with the FBI SWAT teams and his breathing practices with Wim Hof. Errol is the author of the newly released The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Confidence and Clarity in Combat, in the Boardroom, and at the Kitchen Table. He tells Mark about his work finding his own leadership philosophy from the different kinds of work that he's done. Hear how: The practice of breathing properly is the basis of learning how to lead. You'll always need to make a plan when you're confronted with a situation. You must understand the role of the SWAC process in planning. Listen to this episode to hear more about Errol's approach to planning and leadership.
Errol Doebler talks about the different jobs he's done, from selling photocopiers to joining the Navy SEALs and the FBI. He is the founder of "Leadership 193," named after his class at SEAL training. He is also the author of "The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Confidence and Clarity in Combat, in the Boardroom, and at the Kitchen TableHe talks to Mark today about his SEAL career and what he's learned about leadership. Hear how: The leadership of the "mundane" is as important as dynamic leadership-if the mundane isn't well managed, then dynamism isn't going to succeed. Leadership is primarily about the self-knowledge of a leader. No one can live up to expectations unless they know what those expectations are. So you must communicate effectively. Listen to this episode to understand more about the military and business.
In this solo episode, Commander Divine continues with his reading of the updated version of his Unbeatable Mind book. Today, he discusses the different parts of the brain and different ways of thinking. He also tells us how manage and train our thinking and our brain for better performance. Hear how: There are hundreds of different types of cognitive bias that we need to be aware of We are mentally prone to taking quick shortcuts and focusing more on losses in any situation rather than potential gains Understanding of how we think will lead to whole mind thinking, rather than allowing a single way of thinking to have free reign. Listen to this episode to learn more about how we think and how we can manage it.
James Schmachtenberger is an entrepreneur and co-founder of the Neurohacker Collective. Today he talks to Commander Divine about different business and medical opportunities, including medical marijuana and nootropics. He also gives us some insight into how Neurohacker products can work for you. Listen in for more information about chemistry and the interaction between your body and your feelings.
In this solocast, Mark gives us a preview of the newest edition of Unbeatable Mind coming out later this year. He reads about meditation practices and overcoming the mind's natural negativity bias. Find out about training your mind for positivity-so you can thrive during these uncertain times. Learn about: How to properly meditate and embrace sacred silence Why you need dedicated training in order to break the negative patterns of the brain How you can connect with your witness and feed the courage wolf-so you can connect to your true self Listen in to get Mark's insights on meditation and positivity so you can live a life full of contentment and release the shackles of negativity.
Dr. Enric Sala is a former academic who grew tired of simply writing an "obituary" for the ocean. He now is the National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and founder of the Pristine Seas project. He is also the author of The Nature of Nature: Why We Need the Wild, in which a quarter of the proceeds goes to ocean conservation. He talks with Mark today about the environment and how we are all connected-much like the current pandemic. Hear how: COVID is a wakeup call for humanity-the time to take action is now Everything is connected-from the environment to our health and the economy Starting an environmental "Manhattan Project" is a must and it only requires three things Listen to this episode to learn more about how the environment is connected to our everyday lives and what we can do to help restore it.
Tom Rath is a well-known author and researcher on how work can enhance health and well-being. His most recent book is Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute To The World. Today he talks to Mark about how crafting your work to contribute to your community is especially important during these VUCA times. Hear how: Transforming your job to help and serve your community enhances your well-being. You must focus on your strengths. Never worry about your weakness. There are three things every team has to do: create, relate, and operate. Diversity of talent brings diversity of thought, which will refine your organization. Listen to this episode to get insights on how you can improve your work performance and make your job more meaningful.
Dr. Don Wood is an expert on physical and emotional trauma. He is the author of You Must Be Out of Your Mind: We All Need A Reboot and his newest book Emotional Concussions. He is also the founder of the Inspired Performance Institute. He talks with Mark today about how to overcome trauma-especially during COVID-19 and the current economic crisis. Hear how: It's possible to eliminate traumatic responses rather than simply finding ways to cope with them. There's a broad spectrum of trauma that affects us in different ways. Unresolved trauma creates inflammation in the body that can be constant and debilitating.
Chris Gronkowski is a former NFL player and is part of the clan of Gronkowski brothers who all played professional sports. He is now an entrepreneur and the founder of the Ice Shaker brand of insulated bottles that were featured on Shark Tank. He is also the host of his own podcast Gronk'd Up. Today, he talks with Mark about how to thrive during these VUCA times. Listen to this episode to hear how: Anybody can be an NFL Player or Navy SEAL given the raw material Defining moments and determination can take you to the next level Chris found new opportunities and embraced challenges during this crisis Tune in to hear Gronkowski's transition from sports to business and how he's making even more changes today.
The newest edition of Mark's best-selling book Unbeatable Mind is being released later this year. In this solocast, he gives us an exclusive sneak peek and lays out the roadmap and highlights that you can expect in this updated revision. Hear how you can: Find your "why" Develop your warrior discipline Cultivate excellence with daily practice Unlock your whole mind Build and lead unbeatable teams Listen in for an introduction to the Unbeatable Mind system straight from the Commander
Theo Rossi is an actor, best known for his portrayal of Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz on the cult series Sons of Anarchy. He recently started his own podcast called "THEOry," as well as continuing his acting career. Today he talks with Mark about his outlook on life that will inspire you-especially during these trying times. Hear how: You must be able to divide yourself into your "mission-self" and the person you are with family and friends. You can use a word or phrase to "signal" yourself that it's time to start working and be ready to be "on." Sometimes it's necessary to be by yourself in order to understand your work or role. Listen to this episode to get more insight into the life of an actor and how you can perform at your highest level.
Dov Baron is a well-known entrepreneur and leadership coach. He is also the author of numerous books, including One Red Thread: Discovering the Purpose Already Woven Into Your Life. Today he talks with Mark about overcoming inner fears to become a better leader. Hear how: Passion is just a vehicle to get you to your Dragonfire--what you truly are. We each have to defeat the mental dragon that protects what's most valuable to us. The "normal" situation can be completely dysfunctional, it's just that we've gotten used to it. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can take this crisis and become even better.
Ramit Sethi is an entrepreneur and an expert in personal finance. He is also the author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works. He talks with Mark today about how to manage personal finance. Learn how: Time is of the essence: through compounding, money saved earlier can be the most valuable Investing is neither exclusive to the stock market, nor is it "gambling" with your money Focusing on the "Big Wins" over worrying about having an extra coffee Listen to this episode to hear more about how you will be able to manage your money more effectively.
In the second part of this interview, James Altucher and the Commander talk about business and how to live minimally. James is a well-known entrepreneur, author of Reinvent Yourself, and the founder of Choose Yourself Financial. Learn how: Bitcoin has been misunderstood in the past, but is here to stay. Anything "remote" is going to be a hot idea for a business going forward. You can exercise your imagination muscle by writing down ten ideas a day -- even the bad ones. Listen to this episode to get a better idea of what the future can hold for business and investing.
James Altucher is a well-known business personality. He started off in the creative industries, and is an author and expert on entrepreneurship and investing. He has written many books, including The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness. Today he talks with Mark about coming back repeatedly to succeed at business. Learn how: James had skills in the '90s that very few others had, but he would have done better with an actual product. On writing, you should be afraid of the reaction when you publish. That's how you know it's a new idea or new writing. To fulfill the four core values every day: physical, emotional, creative, and spiritual. They all go together and you can't have one without the others. Listen to this episode to get more insight on how to reinvent yourself and create your future.
Dr. Belisa Vranich is a clinical psychologist and a well-known expert on breathing. She recently released a book called Breathing for Warriors: Master Your Breath to Unlock More Strength, Greater Endurance, Sharper Precision, Faster Recovery, and an Unshakable Inner Game. She talks with Commander Divine today about the importance of proper breathing for managing health and stress. Learn about: BIQ - Breathing Intelligence Quotient - Dr. Vranich's model for understanding breathing Using the right muscles to breath and horizontal versus vertical breathing Taking a very brief break several times a day to interrupt the stress, so that we aren't spending every second feeling and breathing in a stressful way Listen to this episode for practical tips about how to breathe properly for greater health.
Panache Desai has been a guest with Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday and is the author of two books on spiritual development: Discovering Your Soul Signature and his most recent book You Are Enough: Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential, and Possibility. He talks with Commander Divine today about spiritual development and finding your essential self. Hear how: What you put out into the world is reciprocated back to you Spiritual knowledge and well-being are the foundation for all further development You need to remember who your essential self is Listen to this episode for an in-depth discussion of the essential importance of spiritual development.
Jayson Gaddis is a psychologist and expert on marriage and relationships. He is the founder of The Relationship School, and is also the host of The Relationship School podcast. Today he talks to Commander Divine about the ongoing challenges of relationships, as well as some of the specific issues around the COVID lockdown. The most important Part of a relationship is mutual growth Shame is self-directed, guilt is other directed You need to be with strong emotion, pain and discomfort. Conflict is where growth comes from. Listen to this episode to get a better grip on how relationships work, especially in the current situation.
Today Commander Divine has a solocast to give us advice on how he believes we can be moving forward and overcoming the difficult times created by COVID. One of the first things that he point out is that almost all human times - from prehistory to the present - have been challenging times. That doesn't make the present less challenging, but it has always been this way. And obviously we're not seeing it, but there are many amazing opportunities in front of us. Hear how: You need to take positive action every day, so that success is a daily pursuit Most of what happens in the world is not in your control. What is in your control is your own action. In order to be able to serve, you need to take care of yourself Listen to this episode to get Mark's take on how to thrive in our current circumstances
Susan Scott is a pioneer in coaching business leaders to have honest conversations with their teams. She founded Fierce and is the author of two books: "Fierce Conversations" and "Fierce Leadership." Today she talks to Mark about the importance of communicating honestly with your team, as well as trusting them with problems that you're not sure about. Hear how: You need to develop courage in order to have these conversations. A business will succeed one conversation at a time. The first fierce conversation to have every day is with yourself. Listen to this episode to learn more about the importance of open and honest communication with your team.
Daron K. Roberts was a graduate of Harvard Law School turned Football coach. He is a motivational speaker, transition coach and the author of Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition. He hosts the podcast "A Tribe Called Yes" and today he talks with Commander Divine about how to make your own pivot to change your life. Hear how: Daron planned his next life transition from Harvard Law grad to Football Coach. It's vital that you minimize your social media time and involvement. You must determine if you'll actually be happy at an event before you decide to say yes. Transition tools you need to succeed Hear this inspirational story of how one man was able to make an exceptional pivot from one life to another.
In the second part of this interview William Winram talks about his experience of the ocean and diving with Great Whites. William is a free-diving world record holder, an ocean explorer and conservationist, and the founder of the Watermen project, dedicated to helping to conserve the ocean. Sharks are mostly just curious creatures, who might bite out of curiosity Optimizing breathing is the most effective, simple thing that a person can do Coping with fear depends more on your general ability to cope than experience of a particular situation Listen to this episode to find out more about managing fear and developing self-control.
William Winram is a free-diving world record holder, an ocean explorer and conservationist, and the founder of the Watermen project, dedicated to helping to conserve the ocean. He often dives with sharks, including Great Whites. He talks to Mark today about his experience with Internal Martial Arts, as well as his beginnings and some of his experiences as a freediver. Learn How: Tai Chi is a Martial Art, not just a fitness regimen Sharks are ultimately shy and curious creatures, unless they are triggered to "go postal" William began freediving as a kid, because of a bad experience with adult scuba gear Listen to this episode to get more insight in how the mental control from martial arts is also a large part of diving
Chadd Wright is an ultra-runner and former SEAL. He is also the co-founder, with his brother, of the 3-of-7 project dedicated to the completion of people through the body, soul and spirit. Mark and Chadd talk about BUD/S, life after the military and how to make the most of adversity and challenges. They also discuss spirituality and the importance of faith. Hear how The value of actually saying the words that are important to you to make them a part of reality How you can put yourself through the "Furnace of Adversity" to improve yourself through an obstacle. How to promote the things you love to counter the things you hate, rather than just obsessing about negativity and having no effect. Listen to this very informal conversation to learn more about how you can use adversity as opportunity.
Dr. Brown is world-famous as an expert in melding Tibetan Buddhist philosophy with Western Psychology. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at the Harvard Medical School, and he has also translated a number of Tibetan texts on meditation. He is also one of Mark's teachers of meditation and he talks today to the Commander about the impact meditation practices have on the physiology of the brain. Listen in for a very detailed discussion of Eastern spirituality and Western psychology.
Today, Mark talks to his tribe about how to use this crisis to face down your fear wolf and use this enforced isolation to work on yourself and come out of this stronger. Listen to hear how you can be using the 5 mountains to better deal with the way things are in this VUCA environment. Learn about Mark's COPE strategy - Crisis, Opportunity, Plan and Execute How Mark has used previous crises to transform himself and his business ventures. It is important to recognize the "Middle Way," so recognize that you can't be too relaxed or too anxious about the situation. It's important that you don't let the understandable tension that you feel distract from the practices that you already have to starve the fear wolf
Neil Pasricha is an expert on human happiness and the author of several books, including "The Book of Awesome" and most recently "You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life." Today he talks to Mark about how to live with greater intention and resilience. Resiliency starts in the morning with preparing yourself for the day Get a "real" break during the day where you completely disconnect from your work. Having a weird hobby that's completely unconnected to what you do will make you better at what you regularly do Find out what practical measures you can take to make yourself feel more resilient and in a better mood all the time.
Well-known academic expert on personal Grit, Angela Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." She talks with Commander Divine today about the importance of Grit for success. Listen now to discover: How your Grit can be a more important trait for success than your ability How understanding your "why" is essential to make sure you are doing the right things Why you need to make sure you are doing things that are innately interesting to you, rather than developing your perseverance first. Listen to this episode to get more information and practical tips about how to become "grittier" in everyday life.
This is the final episode of Mark's review of his new book, "Staring Down the Wolf." He talks about how Damien Mander was able to make himself into a very unique leader in service to the good of the planet. He also summarizes the seven commitments that need to be made for effective leadership. Hear what kind of leadership you can find out about when you get the new book.
In this weeks interview, Mark speak with Twitter VP Bruce Daisley about work culture and business leadership. Bruce is the author of "Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job" and the host of the "Eat, sleep, work, repeat" podcast. When you listen to this podcast, you'll learn several ways to create an exceptional work culture, including: How to embrace technology without making it the main goal of what you do How to better understand the culture of your workplace with neuroscience How to make employees more productive by encouraging a "buzz state"
Commander Divine reads from the final chapter of his soon to be released book, "Staring Down the Wolf" on the Leadership Commitment of Alignment. Getting aligned is of critical importance for an elite leader and team to make sure that their goals are aligned. When you listen to this podcast, you'll learn: How to have meetings that are productive and useful and don't cause "deaths by meeting." How your team is a vehicle for your own growth as a leader Why it's so important that leader's share information, responsibility and experiences with their team. How to develop a "team of teams" approach that effectively uses communication to reach alignment.
Ray "Cash" Care is a former SEAL and a co-host of the podcast "Overcome and Conquer" as well as one of the founders of The LTD Project - a leadership training program for business people. Today he talks with Commander Divine about the importance of failing forward fast. Hear how: We've created a "zero defect society" where we use social media to display perfection, rather than dealing and progressing with faults Every aspect of teamwork comes from Communication skills, making it the primary skill you need to learn to become a leader. Effective listening is also a major part of communication Properly dealing with and understanding failure will lead to your success
Eliot Marshall is best known as a successful MMA fighter, but today he talks to the Commander about his business endeavours and the story behind his first book "The Gospel of Fire: Strategies for Facing Your Fears, Confronting Your Demons, and Finding Your Purpose." Eliot has repeatedly struggled with depression and anxiety and he tells us how our mind has the power to drive us to accomplish incredible achievements and to manage and prosper. "The Obstacle is the Way" - use your challenges to learn new things and build yourself up. The Unbeatable Mind and Eliot's approach are very similar in a number of ways - including knowing your "why" Using teamwork is essential to accomplishing your goals Listen to this episode for a very practical example of how to turn difficulty into prosperity
Today Commander Divine has a solocast and continues to read from his soon to be released book, "Staring Down the Wolf." Today he is talking about Resiliency and how to make that commitment as a part of your elite team. Learn more about Resiliency Adaptability - being able to make the most of the situation you're in. Persistence - ability to continue pursuing a goal in spite of obstacles Learning - knowing how to get new information from problems that arise. Listen in to get further insight into how to develop resiliency for elite team building
Kamal Ravikant is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. His most recent book is a brand new edition of "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It." The original was first self-published in 2013. Kamal initially wrote the book as a response to his own personal disaster. Hear about: How you can change the context of memories from bad to good How you must recognize that Purpose is bigger than pain Your inner life is what you really have Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can learn how to love yourself and let success follow the inner work.
In the second part of Mark's interview with Clint Emerson, retired SEAL, NSA operative, and expert in personal security and preparedness. Mark and Clint discuss his new book "The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell." Clint is the only SEAL ever inducted into the International Spy Museum and the real life Jason Bourne. Listen to this episode to find out more about how you can be prepared and the state of national security.
Today we have the first part of Mark's interview with Clint Emerson, retired SEAL and the author of "100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation." Clint is an expert in personal security and preparedness. He is also the author of "The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell." Listen to this episode to learn more about SEALs and military service as well as the current military situation going on with Iran.
John Kim is known as "The Angry Therapist." He is an author, therapist, entrepreneur and podcaster. His book is "I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck: An Everyman's Guide to a Meaningful Life," and today he talks with Mark about Therapy, coaching and parenting. Hear about: How John is dedicated to being authentic rather than simply being teaching things "at" his clients. Life coaching is often a misnomer, and the term isn't very specific. Parenting is understanding that kids aren't going to be "clones," doing the exact right things that you think they should be doing all the time. Listen to this episode to get a new perspective on coaching and therapy.
For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Brian Mackenzie and Rob Wilson. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!
For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Kelly Starrett. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!
For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Cal Newport. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!
For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Gabby Reece. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!
For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Chris Waddell. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!
Kyle Carpenter is the youngest ever recipient of the Medal of Honor. While fighting in Afghanistan, he was shielding a fellow marine from an enemy hand grenade blast and was severely injured and spent 3 years hospitalized. He has since written a book called, "You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For." Today, he talks to Commander Divine about how he was able to come back from the experience and his injuries. Listen to this episode to learn insights into extraordinary courage. Kyle's story of honor and courage inspires you beyond to feel like nothing can defeat you.
Today commander Divine has a solocast and continues to read from his upcoming book, "Staring Down the Wolf." In this episode, he talks about excellence and how to achieve that commitment for elite leadership. Learn how: There will always be tension between the protectors of traditional ways of doing things and the curious innovators. Part of a good solution needs to be a focus on simplicity Good use of the Eisenhower Matrix helps you make decisions and focus on the correct issues. Get a preview of how to enhance your own leadership skills to foster excellence.
Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf), a former research biochemist, is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of "The Paleo Solution" and "Wired To Eat." He's well-known as an innovator and entrepreneur in the field of nutrition and diet. Mark talks Robb at the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, about a new approach to food and farming to include: Why traditional forms of farming are better for the environment, whether you're a vegetarian or not. How humans have evolved to eat too much and live sedentary lifestyles (so it's not much of a surprise that we do)! How emotional attachments around food can be a distraction from proper nutrition and farming. Listen to this episode to understand that our diet is only the first step to a reform of your nutrition.
This week we have a rebroadcast of our episode with Joshua Mantz. Josh is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade and is on the board of The Courage Foundation. In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes, before being miraculously revived. Joshua has also recently authored the book "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma through the Power of Human Connection." He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma.
Will Ahmed is the founder of the Whoop fitness system. He talks to Mark about his business and personal experience with meditation, breathing and the importance of visualization in achieving your goals. Listen to this episode to get more info about how personal and business performance are connected.
Anthony Trucks is a former NFL player, currently a speaker, author and an entrepreneur. He talks today with Commander Divine from the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe. Anthony talks about his very difficult childhood, and how he has been able to manage the shifts in his own life. Learn how: We need to learn how to update our mental software How we use the see-shift-sustain method to recognize our patterns and then make lasting change. We need a coach to get our self-perception clear Listen in to hear how to make change happen in your life and make it stick.
Bizzie Gold is a leader in the personal development and wellness field. Her past clients include Julia Roberts and Jennifer Love Hewitt, among others. She's also the founder and developer of Buti Yoga, which focuses on making yoga about both movement and self-development. From the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, Commander Divine talks to her about her BREAK method of psychotherapy and her Buti Yoga practice and business. Listen now to discover how to understand your past and make it work for you.
Commander Divine continues reading from his new book, "Staring Down the Wolf." In this section, Mark focuses on how imperative it is to always be growing and transforming if you want to become an elite leader. Listen to this episode to learn: Why willingly accepting challenges is the key to growth How mentorship teaches both skills and purpose Why it's not useful to train the same thing over and over again and why variety is essential.
Chris Waddell is a well-known U.S.A Paralympic champion. Recently he biked up Mt. Kilimanjaro! And he was awarded the title of "Unsung Hero of Compassion" by the Dalai Lama in 2005. Chris talks with Mark about overcoming your challenges as well as learning how to work with the challenges in others. Listen now to discover: Why our ability to manage what happens to us is more important than making plans Why you should stop trying to be a Superman and take help when it's offered instead How being an athlete can give you knowledge of how hard work and pain can actually feel good and be helpful How teams are the real foundation of power
ATP Science head scientist Matt Legge and co-founder Jeff Doidge are two Australians revolutionizing the field of supplements. They get into gut health and it being one of the most important aspects of nutrition, how nutrients need to be bio-available so the body can actually use them and how whole food is still the best way to get the nutrients you need. Mark and the ATP Founders get into this and more from the Spartan races at Lake Tahoe.
Mark talks to his good friend Doctor Parsley about the importance and physiology of sleep. Kirk Parsley is a former Navy SEAL, a doctor, author and entrepreneur. His book is called "Sleep to Win: How Navy SEALs and Other High Performers Stay on Top". Kirk also produces the Sleep Remedy, a mixture of supplements to help your body sleep properly. Listen to this podcast to find out: Why we often undervalue sleep, especially in the high performance community (HINT: Sleeping too little is often seen as a sign of toughness!) How to stop being "woken up" by things that take up your attention Why we should be teaching kids about sleep and their sleep needs Why proper rest is so important to achieving peak performance
Ryan Holiday is a well-known author of several books about using Stoic philosophy in the modern world, including "Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent," "The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph," and "Stillness Is the Key" which has just been released. Commander Divine talks to Ryan Holiday about his books, his writing process and what he has learned through his study of the Stoics and other philosophers. Hear how: Life is as much about the things we DON'T do as it is about our actions and deeds. Journaling is an essential component of understanding and reflecting on what we actually know and understand. A huge difficulty in the modern world is making the time for the stillness that we need. Listen to this episode for insights and greater understanding of ancient philosophy, and how it is essential for modern life.
Patrick Sweeney is an expert in fear and how you can manage it to make better decisions. He is a former Olympic rower and the author of the book "Fear is Fuel." Today he talks to Commander Divine about how he transformed fear into motivation rather than paralysis. Hear how: Every decision we make is made from either fear or opportunity You must learn to get comfortable with fear so that it can't be used against you. Patrick has used breathing exercises as part of a complete approach to fear management Listen to this episode to hear how you can turn fear to your advantage and make it work for you.
In this solo episode, Commander Divine talks about Respect and the key to earning it from your own team as a leader. Focusing on the three essential character traits for Respect: Integrity-honestly and internal consistency backed by strong moral compass Authenticity- being "I" and "We" vs "me" and "them" Clarity- explicitly communicating what outcomes are expected and desirable Don't miss this episode to learn about how respect is essential to lead and how it can be earned.
Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, TV personality, New York Times bestselling author, and model. Together with her husband Laird, they launched a new all-encompassing fitness program called XPT. Find out what she has to say on parenting as an athlete, training, business leadership and so much more. Hear how. Business leadership is about knowing and being willing to learn from others. Gabby's understanding of parenting is that kids can't really be compelled to do things, even things that they're good at. As you get older, training is as much or more about maintaining physical ability as it is about elite performance Listen to this episode to get an inside look at an elite, athletic life.
Richard Strozzi-Heckler is a well-known expert in somatic (whole body) approaches to leadership, a psychologist, an author and has a seventh degree black-belt in Aikido. Commander Divine recently took one of his courses, and they talk today about embodied leadership and somatic psychology. Bringing attention to the body is a fundamental step in developing mindful awareness of life. Life follows attention - so paying attention is a very human and willful choice Mindfulness needn't be practiced in complete stillness Listen to this episode to get an understanding of how the body and awareness of it can help to enhance leadership.
Mark Pattison is the first NFL player to attempt the "Seven Sisters," summiting the highest mountains on each continent. He is also an author, podcaster and speaker. Today, he talks with the commander about his professional athletic career and his subsequent career in mountain climbing. His initial football career was all about talent over work, and that needed to change, so it did. Mountaineering became Mark's "what's next," after he was done with football. Though he still had to work at finding it. Everest is going to be his crowning achievement, but the process of getting there has been valuable, not just the result. Hear how Mark was able to transition from one career to another by a clear understanding of himself and what he really wanted to do.
Ora Nadrich is a Thought Coach and Mindfulness Meditation teacher, as well as the author of the books, "Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever" and "Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity." She talks with Commander Divine today about how to use mindfulness, and what it can really mean to you. Learn how: Ora's system is an extension of Jungian psychology. It's possible to mindful of simple things, like everyday tastes. "Mindfulness" isn't a competitive arena, where being more mindful means you have "won." Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can use mindfulness and authenticity for yourself.
Chris Norton was a talented 18 year old college football player with a promising future. Chris suffered a massive injury while playing football in College, that let him without any feeling from the neck down and being told that he would never walk again. Chris was determined to prove the doctors wrong, so he pushed himself through grueling daily workouts until four years later, he walked across the stage to receive his college diploma. He went on to find love and he and his wife have a new book just out called "The Seven Longest Yards." The book is a message of resiliency and hope that will inspire you. Listen to this episode to hear how Chris is able to overcome so that he can be successful in his and his wife's new life.
Today Commander Divine talks to Tim Desmond about mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion. Tim is a psychotherapist, author, teacher and long time student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. His most recent book, "How to Stay Human in a F*cked-Up World: Mindfulness Practices for Real Life," shows us that by relating to life's ever present pain with compassion, wisdom and joy we have a chance to experience happiness. Tim dives into ways to bridge the ancient tradition of mindfulness and the challenges of modern life. Hear how: We need to remember to pay attention to the things that are important enough to take up your life People need to treat every moment like something that matters - don't allow yourself to spend your time on unimportant things. We may often think of providing compassion for others, but we often won't give any to ourselves. Listen in for an in-depth and very practical view of how mindfulness and meditation can work for you.
Commander Divine dives deep into his upcoming book, "Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams." Mark discusses the differences between leadership in the Special Ops community and being leader in tin business. Hear how: Commander Divine recounts his transition from the SEALs to the Business world How teams in both realms require that you learn to manage your fear How moral and spiritual character as well as authenticity are required beyond tactics Listen to this episode to get deeper insight into how you can use lessons from Spec Ops to improve your leadership ability
Larry Hagner is best known as the man behind "The Good Dad Project," and the host of the podcast "The Dad Edge." He is also the author of "The Dad's Edge: 9 Simple Ways to Have: Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories." Learn how: You need to be authentically yourself so that you can be good to your kids You need to learn to recognize and avoid the "drift," when you forget your core values, and just let "life" take over As a father, you need to consider 5 factors - financial, health, marriage, connection with kids, and leadership Listen to this podcast to hear more practical guidance on fatherhood, and how you can tap into other resources to learn more.
Cal Newport is a well-known Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and researches cutting edge technologies so he can write about the impact of these innovations on society. Cal has numerous books including "Deep Work" and recently launched his latest book, "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World." In this episode, Cal talks to Commander Divine about how to make sure you're using tech in the best way so that it is helping you toward your goals, rather than simply distracting you from them. Learn how: We currently have an economy based around knowledge products, but very little consideration is given to how we make them. Addictive behavior is NOT fundamental to smart phones, social media has just enhanced and developed addiction to technology on our part We should be much more selective about the technologies we adopt in our personal lives. Listen to this episode to understand how to control your technology, and make it the tool rather than the goal of what you do.
Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical trainer, author and speaker and is a co-founder of the website MobilityWOD. He's worked with Olympic athletes, and was an Olympic competitor on the US canoeing and kayaking team. He has also been heavily involved in the Crossfit world. His book, "Becoming a Supple Leopard" is a bestseller and today he talks to Mark about the importance of just being mobile, whether it's a regimen or just the way you live. Learn how: We weren't designed to live the kind of sedentary life that we now have, so moving is important for everyone from elite athletes to office workers. Set workouts are good, but having a mobile lifestyle for yourself is more beneficial. Our bodies were designed to deal with some physical stress, and they start to deteriorate without any at all. Listen in to hear what kind of things you can do to keep yourself mobile and healthy.
Today, Commander Divine talks to Chris and Holly Santillo about parenting, taking months off to go travelling with their sons, and their book "Resilience Parenting." They talk about how to prepare children to overcome obstacles and to be independent. Learn how: A parent's job is to pass on their values and to both bring out what's already in their kids. Connection is part of independence - in order to be fully connected with someone else your kids also need to be independent Martial arts practice was an early inspiration for Chris and Holly's parenting style Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can parent in a better way.
Commander Divine reveals his newest book, "Staring Down the Wolf". Many listeners will be familiar with the symbol of the Fear Wolf and the Courage Wolf. Mark has devoted an entire book for leaders to manage their Fear Wolf while they feed the Courage Wolf. Hear how: The Courage and Fear Wolf are based off of a Native American analogy Every plateau of development has its own value and its own shadow qualities that it brings with it. Your own shadow might be invisible to you, but others can see it clearly Listen to this episode to learn how "Staring down the wolf" is about confronting the inner limitations that you have that are holding you back.
Dave Asprey is extremely well-known as one of the pioneers of biohacking and using technology to increase health and performance. He is the founder of Bulletproof and the inventor of Bulletproof coffee. Today, he and the commander talk about how to increase performance through biohacking. They also discuss two of his most recent books, "Game Changers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life" and the upcoming "Super Human: The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever." Hear how: Intermittent fasting is easy with nothing but a cup of coffee in the morning 40 years of Zen initially came from neurofeedback practices Successful people focus more on relationships, sleep and exercise than money or power Listen to this episode to hear how you can manage your own biology to increase your performance and abilities.
Mariana Atencio is a well-known journalist, TED Speaker, influencer and award winning news reporter. Her book "Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real," is a journey to discover why celebrating what makes us different becomes the most valuable lesson anyone can learn. Hear how Controlling the smaller things, helps deal with all those things that you can't control Why looking for humanity in others keeps you human While covering a storm, her and her crew were given shelter by a local and why that experience has become a kind of touchstone for her Listen to this episode to get an inside look at Mariana's unique outlook and how to embrace the power of being real.
Robert Teschner was formerly an Air Force "Top Gun" jet pilot, instructor and commander, flying both the F-15 and the F-22. He's also a consultant, speaker and the author of "Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership...and How You Can, Too!" Today he talks to Commander Divine today about the importance of the Debrief. Robert had an exceptional military career, and is also a survivor of colon cancer. He explains how if he'd been using the same kind of Debriefing technique with himself as he used regularly in the Air Force, he would have been able to manage and minimize cancer's impact. The Air Force Debrief is very intense and focuses on four main topics: Intensive understanding and investigation of what actually happened Root cause analysis and recognition that it might be leadership rather than just an individual mistake Formulate a plan to succeed or correct Memorializing your process - one page synopsis so that you can duplicate your process Listen to this episode to hear how Debriefing can work both for business and personal success.
Lauren Fisher is well-known as a superb, young CrossFit competitor and athlete. Lauren started "GrownStrong," a company dedicated to bringing out a different concept of women's strength. With her partner Rasmus Andersen, who is a Danish CrossFit athlete, they operate "GrownStrong," and they are both still major CrossFit contenders. Today, Mark talks with them about the athletic lifestyle involved in CrossFit and how they find balance with athleticism and other demands. Learn how: Athletic needs are more complex than just training - nutrition and recovery are absolutely essential as well. A large part of both training and competition is as much or more a mental challenge as it is physical Grown Strong comes from Lauren's belief that we should be focusing more on strength for women, rather than appearances Listen to this episode to get insight into how an athletic lifestyle works for these two competitors.
Dan Brulé is a master of the breath and world-renowned pioneer in the field of breathwork. When you control your breathing, you can control your state of well-being and level of performance. The importance of breathing is key to improving your life. The secrets behind everyone from Navy SEAL warriors, elite athletes and champion martial artists is all about controlling your outcomes and changing results by controlling your breath. Today they talk about the importance of proper breath for living and succeeding Learn how: Breath connects the mind to the body We're all breathing the same bubble of air and breathing gives people a felt experience of our connection We can use the analogy of water to understand how breathing should work, as in still water runs deep Experience significant insight into breathing as well as a directed exercise in breathing provided by Dan and Mark.
Gary John Bishop is a Scottish development expert and author who has written two no-nonsense books about self-development called "Unfuk Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life," and "Stop Doing That Sht: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back." Today, he and Mark talk about the ins and outs of personal development and philosophy. Hear how: Gary promotes actions over attitudes Doing something well for the first time will often involve doing things despite lack of confidence Sometimes creating what you want will involve being "unrealistic" so that you can imagine yourself the way you'd like to be. Listen to this episode to hear a frank discussion about the philosophy of how to improve yourself.
Don Mann is an extraordinary adventurer, speaker and author. He is also a retired SEAL. His most recent book is "Reaching Beyond Boundaries: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Achieving Everything You've Ever Imagined." Today, he and Mark talk about dealing with pain, setting goals, and the mindset necessary for extreme endeavour. Hear about: Don has learned to let the body rather than the mind deal with pain. Focus on your goal rather than the pain you're experiencing to get there. Turn previous macro-goals into micro-goals for new macros It's valuable to set goals high so that you can "stretch" for them. Listen to this episode to get insight into how to manage pain effectively to get what you want.
Guy Kawasaki is famous as the original evangelist for the Apple Mac and today he talks with Mark about entrepreneurship, brand evangelism and design. He is the author of many books, but the most recent is "Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life." From a long career in business, and the current evangelist for the Canva graphic design tool out of Australia, Guy shares his thinking about entrepreneurship. Hear how You actually need to build something that you want to use rather than building something exclusively for the market. Every competitor will say that they have "the best" product, so you know that every investor has heard about "the best" product hundreds of times. Focus on your story instead. It's important for an entrepreneur to focus on getting customers before investors. Listen to this episode to get clear about how entrepreneurship is a state of mind.
Mark talks with Bill Treasurer, globally renowned author and retired SEAL Captain and John Havlik on leadership and how to maintain it. Their impetus to write a book came from watching several leaders fall from grace when they were at the pinnacle of achievement. "The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance," focuses on one of the main challenges for leaders; the ability to remain or become humble as a leader. They provide actionable strategies for becoming, and most importantly staying, a more effective, confident and humble leader. Hear about: How you should have genuine interest and appreciation for the people on your team How to overcome the constant pressure to "be the best," on your own. Doing something as simple as learning names can make a huge difference Listen to this episode to learn how to be a more effective leader, by letting go of the hubris that often comes along with it.
Remi Adeleke has had a journey through life that many of us would find hard to imagine. From Nigerian royalty to life in the Bronx, to the SEALs, to a career acting and writing. He and Mark talk about the importance of making the most of the things in front of you at all times. Hear his story of transformation, determination and defying all odds with his new book "Transformed". Hear how: The importance of making the most of what is in front of you. How the hard life he'd lived in the Bronx helped him for SEAL training. What it takes for a person who barely graduated high school, swim, act or lead finds success in the areas and acquires those skills Listen to this episode as someone going through times of intense struggle, pressure and failure can overcome all odds.
In this solocast, Mark talks about building respect for yourself as a leader so that you can enhance the performance of your team. His prime example of how to earn respect, is Captain O'Connell from his years in Iraq. Captain O'Connell was called out of retirement after 9/11 to help lead the new Special Operations command and Mark was able to see him work first-hand. Learn the three main aspects of respect: Clarity - it was always clear what was expected and what was needed, and so the team could always knew what it needed to do. Authenticity - you are able to "walk the walk," and be both transparent and accessible Integrity - know how to communicate, so that what you're saying is both useful and positive. Consider how what you say is going to land with others. Listen to this episode for a stronger understanding of how respect plays into leadership skills and how you can work to develop them in your own team.
In the 200th episode of his podcast, Mark revisits a number of interviews with various guests that all exemplify parts of the Unbeatable Mind, 5 Mountain system. You'll hear clips from the David Goggins episode, Cal Newport, Christine Hassler, Sifu Singh and Damien Mander. Each interview is an example of one of the 5 mountains - the physical, mental, emotional, intuitional and Kokoro. Listen to this special episode to get a better understanding of how the 5 mountains show up in a variety of circumstances and how you can manage them for your own Unbeatable Mind.
Jack Carr is known as the best-selling author of the thriller "The Terminal List," but before coming an author, he led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander. Jack spent 20 years in Naval Special Warfare and always had two goals in life - to be a SEAL and to write a book. His newest book, "True Believer" is next to come out. It's important to know that you're doing the right thing for yourself at the right time. The important process of moving up through ranks to command rather than starting out on top How being SEAL for 20 years helped him as an author Listen to this episode and get a better understanding of how to make a radical career change.
Gary Kraftsow is an old friend and mentor to Commander Divine. He is also the founder of the American Viniyoga Institute. Listen in as they discuss the current state of yoga in the US as well as the deeper meaning of yoga as a practice rather than simply an exercise. Learn about: Gary's idea of the Yogi, the Bogi and the Rogi and the genuine teachings of yoga. How yoga actually preceded any religious practice, including Hinduism The importance of breath control as a first step to a focused mind Listen to this episode to hear more about the ancient practice of Hinduism and yoga and to understand yoga as part of a "science of spirituality."
Brian MacKenzie is the founder of Power, Speed, Endurance and Rob Wilson a co-presenter on the new Art of Breath seminars. They talk with Commander Divine today about the importance of proper breathing and breath control for performance in both athletes and everyday life. Learn how The nose is specifically designed for breathing, so breathing through the nose is the right way to breath. Don't be a "mouth-breather." Breath control is the basis of performance both as an athlete and everything else as well Nasal breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system so that you can be relaxed and focused at the same time. Listen to this episode to get insight into the least recognized, but most important physical activity, namely breathing
For An elite team to function properly, the leader needs to be able to earn the trust of his team. Commander Divine discusses trust - how to earn and give it in your team. Learn how: An example of turning a major mistake into more trust for yourself through being forthright, taking responsibility, and then acting on those lessons to improve the risk situations. Humility is the hallmark trait of a good leader Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of trust in teams and the importance for success.
Erwan Le Corre is the creator of the world renowned fitness system MovNat and is on a mission to reintroduce natural movement to our modern lives. He is the author of "The Practice of Natural Movement: Reclaim Power, Health, and Freedom." He and Mark talk about the value of moving and will inspire you to build a naturally strong and flexible body and to form yourself anew into a mindful, skillful and physically capable human being. Learn how: Natural movement is an important learning opportunity for children and shouldn't be taken away out of fear of risk Breath control is an integral part of natural movement, as it is with all movement Everyone is capable of natural movement, but only by being mindful does one become skilled Listen to this episode to hear how we can reclaim natural movement for fitness and strength.
Scott Eastwood, actor and host of the Podcast "Live Life Better" sits down with Mark to talk acting, his latest project "The Outpost", nutrition, business and the mental and emotional practices he used to become successful. Find out: How too tight of a deadline can guarantee that you'll move on too quickly Nutrition and the key to staying focused even while on set The importance of journaling and your daily learning Don't miss this episode and find out how techniques of an Unbeatable Mind will help in show business just as they do in every other kind of business.
Neil Pasricha is an author and speaker who is a well-known expert on creating happiness for both yourself and in your organization. He has written several books, including "The Happiness Equation," and, most recently, "How to Get Back Up: A Memoir of Failure & Resilience." He is also a speaker, giving an extremely popular TED talk. Today, he talks to Mark about the formula for happiness. Being a "big fish" can give you more freedom than being in a "big pond." Happiness is a prime goal - "How to get happy" is one of the most popular Google searches Contentment is a part of happiness, but not the only ingredient Listen to this episode to understand that happiness doesn't come from success, it's the other way around. Success comes from happiness.
A panel discussion on leadership in a Volatile, Uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. Listen to get insights on leadership from several experts, including Bob Schoultz, Christine Hassler, Brent Gleeson, and Jim Brault. Hear ideas on how to manage a multi-generational workforce Understand how and when money can fail or succeed as a motivator Learn about the need for real presence and authenticity in a leader Listen to this episode for more insights on leadership in an increasingly complicated world from this group of experts.
In this solo episode, Mark talks about the importance of courage in both the military and in business. You need to understand the place for courage as the relentless attention to detail and how you can make fear work for you. Courage involves training and preparation, rather than just diving in. The opposite of fear is actually hubris, so fear can be a good thing. You need to understand what you can and can't control in a VUCA environment Listen to this episode to learn how to be courageous in understanding and following your mission.
James Fell is a well-known fitness and motivational expert. He has written in the LA Times, The Chicago Tribune, Men's Health, The Guardian and TIME. He also runs bodyforwife.com and is most recently the author of "The Holy Sh!t Moment: How Lasting Change Can Happen in an Instant" He and Mark talk about epiphanies and making a radical change. He teaches how to go directly from intention to committed action Listen to this episode to find out more about life-changing moments and how to change intention to action
Chris Voss is the founder of the Black Swan Group which provides negotiation training for everyone from businesses to law enforcement. Chris has had a long career in law enforcement including the FBI. He worked in the US and internationally as a hostage negotiator. He has also taught negotiation in MBA programs at Georgetown and USC Marshall. In addition, he is the author of the book "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It." Today, he and Mark talk about Chris' long career as a negotiator and how to negotiate for business and other situations. Learn about: Three types of negotiator personalities: Fight, flight or friendly. The successful negotiator must be all three types at different times. In Chris' opinion, "yes" is a useless word. "No" opens up the possibility for learning something. Language is very nuanced and subtle in negotiation. Listen to this episode to hear about the seemingly small changes that can make negotiation successful or not.
Jamie Wheal is an expert on the flow state, and is the Executive Director of the Flow Genome Project and a leading expert on the neuro-physiology of human performance. He has also consulted with the military, Red Bull and professional sports teams, as well as Google and other companies. With Stephen Kotler, he co-authored the book "Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work." Today he talks with Mark about achieving peak performance and flow state. Learn how: Aikido is one of the best martial arts for both philosophy and enlightenment There is a difference between "symptomatic" - or "hacked" flow - and "causal" flow, which is a product of work Flow is a process of neurobiology and neurochemistry Hear how Jamie and the Flow Genome Project are working to make the flow state clear and accessible for all of us, so that we can all find a way to work at our peak abilities.
Brian Dickinson has always been an adventurer, and was Air Rescue Swimmer in the Navy, and is now a very accomplished mountaineer. He's written a book about his climb of Everest called "Blind Descent: Surviving Alone and Blind on Mount Everest." Today he tells Mark about how he got into mountaineering after the Navy, and his harrowing adventures climbing Everest. Hear how: He lost his Sherpa to illness with about 1000 feet left to go to the summit The day after summiting, he lost his ability to see, and had to make his way down without eyesight. An oxygen tank that had malfunctioned earlier miraculously started working just in time for him to be able to breath Understand how faith and determination allowed Brian to overcome one of the most difficult situations imaginable.
Willie Banks is a well-known Olympian, having been a member of the US Olympic track team for Triple Jump in 1984 and 1988. Since then, he's been an active member of the sport and Olympic community, serving as the President of the US Olympians Association and an organizer of the ANOC World Beach Games in San Diego in 2019. Mark and Willie talk about Willie's experiences with the Olympics and his ongoing devotion to spreading interest in sports and track in particular. Find out: How Willie was able to use his resentment about the 1980 boycott of the Olympics to motivate him. How you need to "switch on" when you come to the office. How Willie used dreaming visualization for his competitions without even realizing it. Hear how Willie has been able to turn his athletic career into spreading the word about sport and fitness.
Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Parkinson's when he was 27. And now, at 41, he has run 13 marathons, 88 half marathons and countless other races. Most people know him as he competed in American Ninja Warriors and also part of Team Fox raising $250,000 for the Michael J Fox Foundation. Mark talks to him today at the Spartan Race in Lake Tahoe about training, diet and mindset. He's an inspiration to us all by living his life with a positive mindset, dedication to helping find a cure, and passion for everything he does. Listen to this episode to understand better how we can all do better every day.
In this solo episode, Mark takes questions from the Unbeatable Mind tribe. Hear how you need to deal with and protect yourself from the negativity of a significant other and how to work on maintaining passion and focus for your end-game. Many of us can start things well, but need help with making sure we are able to finish them. Learn about: The need to have a burning "why" or a "hell, yes" to undertake a significant endeavor. Pride may not be the best emotion, since pride comes at someone else's expense. Courage is more positive than pride Box Breathing is not the only staple, there are other types of breath work that the Commander uses and recommends. Listen to this episode to hear insights from Mark on some of the most asked questions from his tribe!
Dr. Lara Pence has spent the last decade working with individuals as the peel back the layers of their outer shell, cast aside the unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck and unfulfilled, and begin to build a new, more resilient and adventurous sense of self. She works with Olympic athletes, successful entrepreneurs to help them move away from comparison and self-loathing and towards connection and self investment. Dr Pence is also the Chief Mind Doctor for Spartan and host of "Spartan Mind" Podcast. Find out how: Both crying and laughter are essentially both just huge releases of energy, which is why they often seem to be very close together. Asking questions of her clients can often lead to learning more about her own integrity and how to stay inside it. Lara hopes that her clients won't become so "comfortable" with her, that they get themselves into another rut. Listen to this podcast to learn when to exercise your "no" muscle and when you just need to say "yes" to what's on offer.
Charlie Engle is a world renowned ultra-marathon runner who has endured some of the worlds most punishing long-distance foot races including his run across the Sahara Desert, documented in the film "Running the Sahara." He is also a speaker and the author of the memoir called "Running Man." In this wide-ranging discussion, he and the Commander talk about the personal difficulties with addiction that led to his career in running. Find out: How addiction manifests in different ways and doesn't always have to be negative At first, Charlie's running was an attempt to "beat" the addict out of himself About how Charlie became a kind of fitness coach for prison inmates Listen to this episode to gain insight into the running lifestyle and how to be able to go to extremes to accomplish a task.
This week Mark is at Lake Tahoe for the Spartan Race championships. He talks to Misty Diaz, who is well-known as an athlete and advocate for people with Spina Bifida. She has completed over 200 races herself, and she is both an advocate and an impressive athlete. IN spite of significant obstacles, she was eventually able to pursue her athletic ambitions. Misty endured much hardship on her way to becoming one of the top adaptive athletes, including 28 different surgeries. She had to start taking morphine to deal with pain. She became addicted, and that was also a challenge that she had to overcome. Though Misty has a fear of water, she is open to the idea of doing SEALFIT with some adaptations for her needs. Listen to this episode to hear how Misty was able to overcome the very significant challenges she faced to pursue her calling in athletics.
In this new solocast, Commander Divine gives answers to questions coming directly from his Unbeatable Mind tribe. Mark gets into the importance of thinking deeply so that you can make sure that you are "practicing" at doing the right things, and developing the right habits. Other take aways: To keep age out of your thought processes. Emotional and intuitional development are harder to see. One thing you can look at is your skills in communication. Competition needs to come from a world-centric perspective. Don't focus on "win-lose," but "co-opetition." This episode is like a mini Unbeatable Mind training session, so listen to this Q & A episode to get insight into what others are wondering about.
JR Martinez is a well-known speaker, author and media personality. In 2003, while serving with the Army in Iraq, he suffered extensive burn injuries after the Humvee he was driving hit an IED. With a great deal of humor, he and Mark talk his long process he went through to overcome his injuries-and the physical, mental and emotional steps he took to recovery. Hear how: JR is more than simply his military career. Many people start and end with his service, and while that is certainly significant, it's not the whole story. Learning how to be of service changed his outlook and approach to military service. JR's future musings on acting and voice acting specifically. Listen to this episode to find out how you can learn to move past things that are holding you back with humor and humility.
Ryan Munsey is well-known as an expert in the wellness and personal development space, and he was also one of the first participants in the SEALFIT 20X experience. He has recently written a book called "F*ck Your Feelings: Master Your Mind, Accomplish Anything and Become a More Significant Human." He and Mark discuss how to control your emotions so that you can make better decisions. Hear how: Every feeling is biased. So while they have to be recognized, you shouldn't let them run you. Big decisions are the easy ones. But little decisions are harder and often make the difference. It is the processes you engage in that get results. Not people. Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of the mental and habitual "grooves" that we get into and how we can start to break free of them.
James Clear talks to Commander Divine today about his new book, "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones." James is a weightlifter, writer and photographer who has spent a lifetime working to understand how to get where you're wanting to go, and the differences between goals and processes. Learn how: Goals are where you are going. Systems are how you're going to get there. You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Many habits are stymied by the fact that good habits often have long-term benefits, but short-term suffering. Bad habits are generally the exact opposite. You need to find ways to bring benefits into the present for good habits. Little things-little frictions-can be enough to stop a habit that you're trying to form. Listen to this episode to get insights into how even seemingly trivial changes can add when you make the commitment.
In Part two this fascinating interview, the Commander Divine talks more with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a respected neuroscientist at Stanford University. They get into the practical application of neuroscience, and the science behind breathing, visualization and more mental work that are a very important part of the SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind programs. Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how neuroplasticity for adults is a trainable skill. It is a great deal more work than when we are children, but it can be done with effort and skill. They also discuss the value of nootropics and the importance of breathing practices and visualization for adults to be able to focus and learn in the same way that children are able to. Listen to this episode to get a very in-depth look at the function of the brain and how we can work to improve our mental performance.
In Part one of this fascinating interview, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a respected neuroscientist at Stanford University discusses the practical application of neuroscience, and the science behind breathing, visualization and other mental work that Mark has employed within Unbeatable Mind, the SEALs, and others. Commander Divine and Dr. Huberman get in to how Eastern approaches often provide the practices themselves, while Western science is in the process of providing the evidence for mental practices. Insights into how your brain works and why these recommendations work, and how Dr. Huberman would like to see the language around neuroscience simplified so that the science can be used for guidance by more of the general public Title: Dr. Andrew Huberman talks about the practical uses of neuroscience
Jason Fung is a well-known expert on nutrition, and is also the author of several books including the best sellers "The Obesity Code" and "The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting." He talks with the Commander today about our misguided understandings of nutrition and gives us insights into the importance of timing and fasting in general. Learn how: There are eating "windows" where you should be eating, and times when you shouldn't be. You can either be storing fat, or burning it. Not both at the same time. Only the brain uses ketones-all the other muscles can use fat directly Dr. Fung's approach is actually very straight-forward. What to eat. When to eat.
Many people will know Scott Hamilton as a champion figure skater and as a commentator for international figure skating competition with NBC. He's also an author of several books, including the most recent book "Finish First: Winning Changes Everything." He is also the founder of the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy. Hear how Scott has continued to overcome severe health issues to become a champion skater and a uniquely positive individual. Learn how: Scott has developed in every way that he can, especially spiritually, in order to overcome the obstacles in front of him. You only learn by losing, so while winning is obviously the goal, losing needs to be valued as well. We each have more inside us that we've ever given ourselves permission to recognize Listen to this episode to get acquainted with the struggles of a superb athlete with an extremely unique and positive outlook on life.
After years of deep work and thought, Commander Divine has developed a model for the Unbeatable Mind Operating System. His system is derived partly from the AQAL integrative system that was developed by the philosopher Ken Wilber combined with his knowledge of Eastern philosophy. He stresses the importance of needing to upgrade our "Operating System," to deal with the world as it currently challenges us. Learn how: He focuses on the four circles of Core, Commitments, Competencies and Capacity We generally use our Mana or lower mind and our subject to material cravings because of that. We need to use our Buddhi or higher mind more effectively to focus on more important things. We can develop our internal "witness," so that we can understand ourselves and utilize the OODA loop to make decisions With hard work and training, you can make all the circles of the "Operating System," work for you.
Doctor Shefali on Conscious Parenting Description: Doctor Shefali Tsabary, PhD is an expert on parenting, having written several books, and most recently the book "The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children." She has spent her life learning from both Eastern and Western philosophy about the relationships between parents and children. A world - renowned clinical psychologist, TEDx Speaker and one of Oprah's featured guests. Today, she sits down with Commander Divine to talk about the importance of parents essentially working on themselves, rather than trying to work on their children. Learn how: We need to start recognizing that our children are just as human as we are, and we therefore have less control of them than we think we should-which is as it should be Both Western and Eastern philosophy, spirituality and psychology are needed to deal with the modern world real learning, unfortunately, often comes from great emotional pain Listen to this episode to understand how to parent effectively by learning more about yourself.
Daniel Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of Talent Code and most recently the Culture Code. He has been a consultant for various organizations, including DEVGRU and is currently a consultant with the Cleveland Indians baseball team. Today, he and Commander Divine talk about developing talent as an individual and how to develop talent in your team. Hear how: Learning and development take place in a loop of experience and then reflecting on the experience. Great coaches and leaders are "Talent whisperers," able to use their emotional skills to build ability in others Coaching is actually emotional connection-it's not just what they tell you but how they tell you. Learn how talent isn't just something you're born with, but something that you can actually build in yourself and your team.
Benjamin Spall is the co-author of the book "My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired." and also is the co-founder of the mymorningroutine.com website, with accounts of various morning routines followed by a huge variety of people. He and the Commander talk about the importance of morning routine to start the day, from the casual routine to the more intense versions. Learn how: Even when people miss their routine, they often make it up later in the day Sleeping enough is just as important as getting into a routine. So it's better to have a shorter routine than to be getting up at 5 to fit it all in. Morning rituals can be short and need to be tailored for yourself and your own schedule Listen to this episode to hear how different but necessary the morning rituals are to get you ready to make the most of your day.
This is the second podcast in this series, where Commander Divine reads from his new book "Launch," which was originally conceived as being for young adults. He realized that it was actually useful for anyone, young or old, at the point of launching a new career, a new project or heading off in a new direction of any kind. In the first episode, he read chapters 1 and 2, and today he reads from chapter 3. In today's episode: Learn how to shape your passions into a defining purpose Hear more about Mark's personal journey to find his own purpose Recognize that you need to complete projects that have already been started so that you can put all the pieces together for your new adventure. Listen to this episode so that you can prepare to "Launch" into a new life
Damien Mander had a military career with the Australian Royal Navy as a Clearance Diver and Special Operations sniper. In 2009, he completely cashed in and became the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation in Africa. He was in DC recently to raise funds for his organization, and was able to give Commander Divine some time to talk about his work in Africa and how he is developing leaders amongst Rangers in several African countries. Learn how Damien recruits largely from the female population for his rangers lately for stronger connections to the communities affected by poaching How his anti-poaching efforts came from going to Africa first, and gaining understanding later It's important to include the communities in his efforts, rather than just "declaring war" on both poaching and the communities Listen to this episode for a fascinating conversation about courage, leadership and the importance of preserving the eco-system.
Amanda is a graduate of Stanford where she took her degree in Human Biology. She is also an author of the book "Your Body is Your Brain." Somatics is the understanding that the whole body is a part of thinking. She has put her knowledge to use as a trainer of whole body learning in the service of business leadership. Learn how: The ways that you move affect the ways that you think and feel Differences between kinds of dance affect the way that dancers behave Changing your posture and stance can give you confidence and ability for the new job or stressful presentations The Somatic approach that Amanda is taking is mirrored in the kind of approach that Commander Divine is taking in the Unbeatable Mind program.
Retired Colonel Fred T. Krawchuk, is a well-known and respected leadership teacher. He's been a U.S. Army Special Forces officer and has led soldiers in a variety of infantry and special operations assignments in the United States, Europe and Latin America. A General MacArthur Leadership Award Winner and a graduate of West Point and Harvard University, he served as an Olmsted Scholar in Spain and as an Army Senior Fellow with the U.S. Department of State. Find out: The differences between the military/engineering approach to accomplishment versus softer approaches with different kinds of goals How Aikido-the martial art-has made a huge difference in Fred's understanding of leadership How important trust is to being able to lead Listen to this episode to get insights on leadership that completely jive with the Unbeatable Mind approach.
Sifu Harinder Singh is a 23rd generation Kung Fu Master, trainer and author. He and Commander Divine talk about the importance of martial arts and how we need to move beyond the idea of them as simply grappling or hitting. An essential aspect of the martial arts is the mentality and spirituality that it brings about. Learn about: How you need to be like water, flexible and ready to take any form necessary How the west has been almost all Yang in the Yin and Yang pair How Sifu and Mark both pursued the less obvious paths to get where they are now Listen to this episode to learn how Awareness and an Unbeatable Mind precede every action.
Commander Divine just finished a rough draft of his new book "Launch," which was originally conceived as being for young adults. He realized that it was actually useful for anyone, young or old, at the point of launching a new career, a new project or heading off in a new direction of any kind. Today, in this solo episode, he gives us a peek inside his process and his upcoming book. Find out: More about how your "Background of Obviousness" or BOO can shape your endeavors right off the bat The importance of finding a mentor to help you get going in the right direction How to connect to your inner witness to unravel all the stories that you think you "know" about yourself Listen to this episode to hear Mark's advice to teenagers and to everyone on the verge of starting something new.
Kyle Russell is a prodigy, having started work with the Silicon Valley venture capital firm of Andreessen Horowitz at the age of 22. He talks with Commander Divine today about the future of AI and the importance of understanding how to correctly use technology as a tool. Hear about: How artificial intelligence is already involved in our use of online platforms like Facebook and Google The possibility that because our intelligence is part of our body, artificial intelligence may also need to be "embodied" The unique way that the founder of Bitcoin is anonymous and has stepped away from the project to let others continue with the development Listen to this episode to hear a very unique take on the future of the economy and artificial intelligence.
Brad Thor is a well-known novelist who has written 18 extremely successful thrillers. His main character is a SEAL and he's immersed himself in the world of Special Operations to make sure that his books are accurate. Mark and Brad talk about the difficulties of writing, the value of Stoicism and a more optimistic approach to current politics. Hear about: Brad's rituals to keep himself motivated to write the next book Participation in the Red Cell to imagine upcoming threats to the United States Making sure that you can put this political era in proper perspective so you can appreciate everything about America Find out how Brad maintains an unbeatable attitude so that he can keep writing new books every year.
Sanjay Rawal is an award winning Documentary film director with "Food Chains" and "Challenging Impossibility", with his most recent called "3100: Run and Become." The film is about a 3100 mile race in Queens and the spiritual value of running. From Japan and Africa, Rawal points to various cultures that use running not simply as a form of exercise, but a way to reach enlightenment. He and Mark talk about the importance of understanding that the physical is an extension of your spiritual journey. Hear about: The monks of Mount Hendai in Japan and their 1000 mile running challenges The Kalahari bushmen of Botswana and their form of hunting which involves chasing their prey for several days The ancient Long-Gom-Pa monks of Tibet, who had trained themselves to bound endlessly across the terrain Listen to this episode to hear how many cultures use physical activity as a spiritual tool, exercise for your mind and spirit as well as your body.
Dr. John Sullivan is a well-known sports psychologist who currently works with NFL teams, has consulted with the NBA, Major League Soccer, and English Premier League as well as Olympians. He is also the author of the book "The Brain Always Wins: Improving Your Life Through Better Brain Management." He talks with Mark today about the importance of emotions in performance since, as he says, "emotions run the show in sport and life." Find out how: Exercise needs to be understood as medicine. It needs to be dosed correctly like anything else. We've returned to a "hunter/gatherer" society as we have to pick through food at the supermarket and read carefully to find suitable nutrition in our grocery stores Technology can enhance, but never trump human beings Listen to this episode to hear how performance often comes before thought, so thinking about what we should do means that we're often too late.
Preparing for the Spartan Race at Dodger Stadium Mark had a chance to talk with Robert Hamilton Owens. Robert is known as a speaker, athlete and adventurer. At the age of 65, he took on five endurance challenges, including Kokoro camp. He has completed 12 Ironman triathlons, the most recent being last year. He also loves being an inspiration and mentor for young people, helping candidates for the Air Force Pararescuemen or "PJs" with whom he served in Vietnam. He and Mark talk about the importance of mindset to overcome physical challenges. Find out about: Robert's achievements and lessons from being the oldest man ever to complete the Kokoro camp How in the most extreme endurance challenges, your physical strength is already exhausted, and it's your mental strength that gets you to the finish The differences between endurance and strength and how Robert had to make some changes to train for Kokoro Listen to this episode to get some insight into the importance of always staying relevant and "in the game" no matter what your age.
In the final episode of his special "The Way of the SEAL" podcasts, Mark talks about the final two principles in his book, Training for the Way of the SEAL, and building an elite team. Commander Divine goes through some of the exercises and tools that he uses for training the 5 mountains. He also talks about ways to make sure that the members of your team are all on the same page with you as you work to accomplish elite goals. Hear about: how to combine horizontal training-practical skills-with the vertical development you need to attain higher plateaus of consciousness Remember that slow is smooth, smooth is fast. So, think more about being smooth than going quickly when you train Understand how you will need to make sure that every member of your team is following the same ethos Listen to this episode to get many insights about training the 5 mountains and developing your ability to lead according to the Unbeatable Mind and Way of the SEAL principles.
In this solo episode, Mark gives us more insights on the 5th anniversary edition of his book "The Way of the SEAL." Today he talks extensively about the importance of staying alert and making sure you maintain an offensive mindset. He's not necessarily aggressive, but he's always ready to keep moving forward. Hear about: how you can Work on the mental biases and "BOO" that is keeping you reactive and inside the box The difference between real confidence and just being sure of an outcome. Find out how to use the Cooper color system to move from a Sheep to Sheepdog Chapter 8 is packed with information about moving from a defensive mindset to being ready to move forward and seize opportunities.
Joe De Sena has always been an entrepreneur, but he is best known as the co-founder of the Spartan Races, and the host of the Spartan Up! podcast. With the sound of another Spartan Race being built at Dodger Stadium in the background, he talks with the Commander about the past few years spent in Southeast Asia and China spreading the Spartan brand and his own, personal fitness approach. He's a legend and a master of forging ahead no matter the odds. Find out about: The importance of his mother's yoga practices and spiritual beliefs to how he still thinks about fitness The joy and freedom he felt in losing his smartphone The extreme difficulty he has in sitting quietly to meditate. Listen to this casual and friendly episode to hear how more about the journey of the Spartan Races from where they began to where they are now.
Stew Smith is a well-known fitness trainer and author. His latest book is "Tactical Fitness (40+) Foundation Rebuilding." He and Commander Divine talk about SEAL training, and the important lessons learned about fitness, breathing and mental ability gained. He goes on to describe his work with the Sheepdog community, preparing police, firefighters as well as various branches of the military for service. Hear how: at least part of exceptional performance is learning to overcome your own brain mindset is an important part of athleticism, especially functional fitness Stew uses breathing to control stress Listen to this episode to get a glimpse into the value and importance of tactical and functional fitness for powerful service.
In this solo episode, Mark gives us more insights on the 5th anniversary edition of his book "The Way of the SEAL." Today he talks extensively about the importance of building your intuition. It is largely a process of developing your perception so that you can observe more information and details about any scene or situation. Hear how: Intuition comes largely by thinking with your gut and your heart instead of just your head. Spec Ops training includes a focus on opening up your perception so that you are able to "see" more. you need to work on clearing out your Background of Obviousness (BOO) to clear away old stories and perceptions Learn how to enhance your perception and intuition so that you are able to "see" with more than just your eyes.
JC Glick is a former Ranger and served 11 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He's also an author, and he's provided a very down-to-earth account of how to develop leadership called "A Light in the Darkness: Leadership Development for the Unknown." He and Mark talk about leadership, the effect of PTSD on soldiers and how they might be able to counteract it. Hear how: JC has known Generals Petraeus and McChrystal but he still credits NCOs with teaching him the most about leadership That "pushing to the edge" of you or your team's capacity isn't necessarily the best way to get the best performance Remember that you're allowed and, in fact, expected to make some mistakes on your way to success Find out how JC is able to translate his knowledge of military leadership to leadership in general.
James Scott is a writer who works in cyber-security, advising congress about cyber security. He is a co-founder of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology and a fellow at the Center for Cyber-Influence Operations Studies. He gives us his insights into Fake News and how political parties, special interests and nation-states use Twitter, Facebook and other kinds of social media to spread views and influence others. Learn how: Large tech companies including Google and Facebook have their own agendas Manipulation of social media is standard practice for national and special interests Buying a crowd to protest something isn't difficult Learn how you need to make sure that your thoughts are actually your own.
In Part Two of this interview, Mark and Laird Hamilton get into more specifics about training, recovery and nutrition. They also talk about the importance of proper breathing and using imagery. How it is essential to imagine a destination before you can actually get there. Both Mark and Laird are "watermen," and air is almost everything when you're in the water, so naturally proper breathing techniques are important. Hear how: Laird credits a great deal of his fitness knowledge to Paul Chek Laird was doing "Paleo" before it had a name. While it is useful to have some fear, it is essential that positive and negative thoughts are mostly in balance but with positive always a little bit ahead Listen to this episode to both get insights about both the psychology and physiological requirements of high performance.
Laird Hamilton is well known in the surfing community and is the subject of the recent, award winning documentary "Take Every Wave." He was one of the inventors of Tow-in surfing, which allowed surfers to catch bigger waves than they could by paddling themselves. It has been one of the most significant advancements in surfing. In this two part interview, Mark talks to him about surfing and more. Hear how: Laird was bullied as a minority which he thought of as actually being an advantage. Because he was already outside the tribe, there was no point in seeking approval from anyone. The Ocean can be tough, but it is an environment that rewards you for knowledge and understanding. Laird believes that fear is a sign of intelligence. It's managing your fear that is essential, rather than being "fearless." In this first part of the Commander's interview with the surfing legend, find out how he's been able to evolve himself from youth to maturity through surfing.
In this solo episode, Mark dives deeper into the new version of his book "The Way of the SEAL" to focus on doing today what others won't and forging mental toughness. "Do today what others won't so you can do tomorrow what others can't," is the Smoke Jumper creed. Commander Divine applies the Smoke Jumpers creed to all aspects of life. He then provides some practical insights on how to foster mental toughness in yourself, so that you will be able to perform in an exceptional way more easily. Hear how: Commander Divine learned to "embrace the suck" in his SEAL training thanks to an "evil" instructor pushing him to his limits Understand the difference between good and bad pain, so you'll know when to push through, and when you need to rest You can use very practical methods to engage in good "mind control" of yourself Listen to this podcast to learn how you create Discipline, Drive and Determination to do more.
David Goggins (@iamdavidgoggins) is extremely well known both for his military career and as an extreme athlete. In 2013 he set the record for pullups completed in 24 hours at 4025.He and the Commander talk about how he managed to evolve himself from a very difficult childhood by exercising his tremendous will. Learn how mental toughness is a lifestyle and how he does everything he doesn't want to do to stay tough. Hear about: His first 100 mile running race and how it changed his life How he went from the Air Force, to hunting cockroaches, to the SEALs by force of will His latest plans are to become a "Smoke Jumper," wildlands firefighters that parachute into remote areas to fight forest fires Learn Goggins' secrets to super-human determination in this podcast
Matthew and Terces Engelhart have created a work environment unlike any other. This spirit of gratitude and appreciation for the abundance of life has afforded them a life beyond their expectations. Owners of the largest vegan restaurant in the US, They also have a very unique approach to business, based on the principles of "Sacred Commerce." They have a conversation with Commander Divine about the importance of understanding your own and employee roles in a very different way so that work can be an empowering and open place, rather than simply a chore. Hear: The Engelharts perform a Clearing practice on the Commander and then describe what they did. How you need to be aware and make sure that what you say is "landing" in the way that you intended That you need to understand that it's the story that surrounds a fact that causes grief rather than the fact itself. This very special podcast will give you insights on how better to communicate with staff and understand a very different way to pursue commercial success.
Michael Gervais is a renowned expert in high-performance psychology, best known for his work with the Seattle Seahawks, the Red Bull Stratos team, and with several Olympic athletes as well. He understands the power of our minds to accomplish the extraordinary first hand. He talks to Commander Divine about the importance of mindset and especially mindfulness to creativity and high performance. Learn about: His new company with Football coach Pete Carroll in coaching for business called "Compete to Create." How he made sure to call mindfulness "training" rather than "meditation" for professional football clients His outlook and insights on Luke Aikins of Red Bull skydiving without a parachute Michael Gervias specializes in high performance mindset training and whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, a business exec, entrepreneur or a stay at home parent, listen to this interview to improve your performance in everything.
In his solocast today, the Commander talks about Front Sight Focus and Bullet-proofing your mission, more principles from the Anniversary edition of his book "The Way of the SEAL." In a previous podcast, he focused on how to define your goals, and in this episode he gives his attention to properly focusing and breaking your vision down into separate, achievable missions. Learn about: Front sight focus: Make sure the you are able to radically focus on the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason The 80-20 rule. We spend 80% of our time on non-productive work, and 20% on doing things that are useful. Hear how we need to flip that ratio to get things done. Bullet-proof your mission: hear about the SEAL practice of "dirt diving," or practicing your mission, so that you can be prepared for whatever might happen. The mind is where all goals and achievements get their start. So it is essential that you learn how to win in your mind before you ever enter the field.
Charlie Melton is well-known as the marksman who trained Chris Kelly and Marcus Lutrell among many others. Charlie and the Commander go through his career with the SEALs as both a trainer and a soldier. Charlie was always interested in shooting, and was determined to enter the military. The SEALs seemed to be the hardest outfit for acceptance, training and service so that's what he chose to do. Hear about: After a very serious and tragic car accident that caused the death of his wife Chris was still able to come back to active duty with SEAL team 5. How Chris Kelly was very good, but he was also at the right places at the right times Charlie recently broke the 5000 yard (2.84 miles) record for shooting Most recently, Charlie's started his own business training shooting at his ranch in Texas. The website is at charliemikeprecision.com.
David Grossman is well known for teaching at West Point, as a trainer and for various law enforcement and Criminal Justice organizations, and as an extremely important author and thinker regarding the psychology of killing. He talks with Commander Divine about current violence in society and the importance of what soldiers and police do. Learn how: It is essential that we understand the difference between "stress" and "disorder." The idea of the Sheepdog comes from Lieutenant Colonel Grossman, and it still describes what he believes to be the true calling of the American citizen The prime disorder in the modern world is sleep deprivation caused by technology and stress Make sure to listen and hear how through technology we are teaching violence to our children and how to handle it.
Jason Silva is an Emmy award winning TV personality, film maker and public speaker. He's also a self-confessed addict of cognitive ecstasy. What that means is that he's an addict of the kind of joy brought by understanding of the world, whether through reading, technology or travel. He is known as the host of the National Geographic program "Brain Games," and currently produces videos for his own series "Shots of Awe," on YouTube, with over 100 million views. He and the Commander discuss the future and the present of being human and knowledge. Hear how Tools shape us as much as we shape them The mind is a part of the body New places and new environments form an essential part of new knowledge Listen to this wide-ranging conversation about consciousness to get a better understanding of the philosophy and pushing the boundaries of cognition.
Jay Redman is a decorated US Navy SEAL lieutenant. He was critically wounded in 2007 while leading a mission - his team was ambushed and he was struck by machine gun fire. He is the founder of the Combat Wounded Coalition and author of the memoir "The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Officer." In this inspiring interview you will hear how Jay has committed his life to inspiring and teaching people how to develop an antique of never giving up, no matter the circumstances. Learn how The unwillingness to quit either mentally or physically is the first rule in BUD/S and life. SEAL training made Jay understand that neither war, training or any other aspect of life was fair. Jay's determination to help wounded veterans when they return home. Listen to this episode for a very down-to-earth explanation of military work and leadership.
Naveen Jain is a serial entrepreneur, his latest venture being "Viome" which examines gut health. His company provides testing to make sure that the microbiome in your gut is in balance which will improve overall health. Jain and the Commander discuss entrepreneurship, your imagination being your only limit and his plans for getting to the moon. Find out how: The point of entrepreneurship must be more than simply financial wealth There is enough of the nervous system in the gut that it's reasonable to wonder if the brain is really the center It's much more reasonable and manageable to plan a moon shot now than it was in 1969. Listen to this wide-ranging conversation to get an insight into health, space travel and business.
For the 5 year anniversary of The Way of the SEAL, Mark is putting out an updated version of the book for us. In 4 episodes, he'll be going over the principles outlined in the book for the Unbeatable Mind podcast. He starts with an explanation of the "VUCA" world that we live in and then how important it is to understand your starting location or your ethos before you attempt to make good decisions as a leader. Learn about: The VUCA environment - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Ethos - understand that knowing what you stand for is essential to knowing how to lead and serve How the Commander went from pursuing a business career to join the SEALs instead Get a better understanding of the leadership principles and a sneak peak at Mark's new version of The Way of the SEAL.
Commander Divine talks to friend and former SEAL, Dr. Kirk Parsley, a physician who says getting enough rest at night is the single most effective performance - enhancing habit. The doctor points out that the SEALs, entrepreneurs and other business people all approach sleep as a kind of "luxury" and that we've been brought up to think of sleep as merely an optional component of life. Find out: How Dr. Parsley's initial investigation of adrenal fatigue led him to focus on sleep How lack of sleep can hamper even the most physically fit individuals from performing optimally The importance of getting proper sleep for both physical and mental ability Hear about Dr. Parsley's new Sleep Remedy and how it can help you get the proper sleep that you need.
Commander Divine saw Tony online and knew that he had to have him on the podcast. Tony Sentmanat is a former Marine and a long-time veteran of the Miami police force on the SWAT team. He owns and operates Real World Tactical, which is a training center devoted to giving clients the real-world knowledge and training that they need in order to effectively take care of themselves and others. Find out: How Tony used disassociation and humor in some situations as a police officer How he uses breathing techniques to be able to function well under pressure How it's important to prepare and train yourself to be Sheepdog Listen to this episode to find out more about police work and staying prepared in an uncertain world.
This week Commander Divine talks to old friend Andy Stumpf at the Unbeatable Mind Summit this year. They have a frank discussion about the military and provide us with insights on the state of the US after 9/11. They also talk about Andy's other pursuits, not least his wingsuit experiences and flying 18 miles in a wingsuit to break the world record for distance. Find out: When 9/11 happened, much of the US military was still mentally stuck in Vietnam Andy does amazing things humbly What "Cleared Hot" means and why Andy chose it for the name of his podcast Don't miss this frank discussion of the military and other things between two former SEALs.
Astronaut Scott Kelly, the first NASA astronaut embarked on a historic mission...he blasted into orbit and began his record-setting 340 day mission to help study the effects of long-term space flight on the human body. Kelly talks about his long career as a Navy pilot, space exploration, his year on the space station and his most recent endeavor -his new book "Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery." Find out how: Reading "The Right Stuff" put Scott on track to a career in space The value of diversity in a major project the importance of Scott's stay on the Space Station to future space trips, including possible trips to Mars Kelly is an inspiration going from a below average student to commanding the Space Shuttle!
In this episode, the Commander reads the new introductory chapter for his book "The Way of the SEAL." In the new chapter called, "Leading in Accelerating Times," he describes how to manage and lead and deal with the rapidly evolving challenges of the modern world. From this episode, learn about: The VUCA environment-Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity and how a leader deals with that challenge How to keep using the OODA loop (observe, orient, decide and act) to make decisions even when it's hard The principles brought forward in the rest of the book about how to lead in business, including how to lead Millennials and how to use Rapid Planning Models Listen in as Mark provides us with an insight to the new edition with a focus on how to lead in a changing world.
Christine Hassler is a coach, speaker, podcaster and author. Her most recent book is called "Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself from Your Past, Change Your Present and Get What You Really Want." She talks to Commander Divine today about how to control our stories, so that we aren't controlled by them in negative ways. Hear them talk about: The confluence of Spiritual Psychology and the Unbeatable Mind approach, especially in the recognition and management of our stories Exploring options around the use of anti-depressants, including not using them at all The difference between healthy anger and just allowing yourself to be discontented without a release Listen to this episode to get an insight into another approach to the psychological issues that the Unbeatable Mind deals with as well.
As many will already know, with the Courage Foundation, Commander Divine led a long hike from Sparta to Thermopylae in September to emulate and commemorate King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors. He talks with two of the vets who were with him on that journey, Ilya Verler and Eric Colburn. The vets talk about their experiences with war, after the war and on the long march from Sparta with Mark. Hear how: They were both deeply affected by the 300 march Mark's Courage Foundation was established to help a number of people, but with vets suffering from PTS as its first priority You will be able to help with future charity events Go to the site at couragefoundation.net to find out more about this organization and how you can help them with their mission
Commander Divine takes us through the second and last part of his discussion of "The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius." Once again, he pulls sections from the book to provide us with inspiration on how Stoic philosophy can help us lead our lives correctly. He then also talks to JD Hixson in Japan about breath work and the importance of making the value of breath-work and proper breathing obvious in North America. In this episode, hear how: The importance and value of living for the moment explained by Marcus Aurelius Box Breathing is a "Trojan Horse," leading to better habits in a variety of ways Mark encountered breath-work initially as just an extension of his Zen and martial arts training This special episode successfully combines teaching about the Commander's approach to both breathing and philosophy.
Mark Sisson is essentially one of the earliest and foremost advocates of the paleo movement through his Primal approach and his website "Mark's Daily Apple." He is an avid experimenter and often uses himself to try out new ideas. He has always been interested in ketogenesis and so he recently did the work to make himself ketogenic. He also has recently written a new book called "The Keto Reset Diet," that summarizes his extensive knowledge of the keto way of life. Learn more about ketones and how the brain and muscles learn to use them for fuel Hear how the vast majority of us, including most bodybuilders and other very fit people, still don't train themselves to burn fat, relying instead on sugar and glycogen for fuel Understand that you need to do the work to develop the metabolic machinery to burn ketones. Everyone is capable of making them, but only a few have trained their bodies to use them. In this episode, get insight into the advantages of burning fat and using ketones to fuel your brain and your muscles.
Dr Daniel Pompa is a well-known medical trainer on detoxification and is the author of "The Cellular Healing Diet." His approach is to ensure that while "detox" has become a kind of vogue term, to make it meaningful, it needs to involve detoxification of the cells themselves. Most "detox" programs and supplements are shallow and don't involve helping the cells detoxify themselves. Learn how the slow accumulation of heavy metals might be poisoning you Learn about safe and responsible dentistry for the removal of old, silver fillings Hear how one of the products common in farming and sprayed on almost everything you eat could be toxic Listen to this very informative episode to get a better insight on how to rid your body of toxins.
Commander Divine has always had an attachment to Marcus Aurelius, though it was only later in life that he realized how influential his teachings would be in laying the groundwork for Unbeatable Mind program. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor who was a devotee of the Greek philosophy of Stoicism, which is a very practical approach to wisdom and knowledge. He wrote a large set of "Meditations" where he described his learning and knowledge while he was on military campaigns and elsewhere. Mark reads these short pieces of wisdom and explains them as they relate to the modern world. Learn how Stoicism is related to the Unbeatable Mind philosophy and how you can use the Stoic teachings of Marcus Aurelius in everyday life.
In this episode, Mark talks with Brian MacKenzie and Phil White about their new book "Unplugged: Evolve from technology to upgrade your fitness, performance & consciousness." Brian is an athletic and conditioning expert, and a NYT Bestselling author. Phil is an athlete and an Emmy-nominated writer and together with Dr. Andy Galpin, they've collaborated to write "Unplugged." Hear how the mania for "plugging-in" for fitness is self-defeating. The authors are hoping that we can move beyond the tech back to an understanding of our own bodies. Listen to hear how by minimizing our technical dependence, we will enjoy fitness more.
John Assaraf (@johnassaraf) is a speaker, a NYT bestselling author of books including "The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life" and "Having It All" and a successful entrepreneur with several million dollar companies. John has learned from his own experiences and he and Mark discuss everything from the importance of mindset and having control over your emotions to achieve success to the importance of mentors and of being ready to be guided. Listen to this episode to hear how John overcame a difficult youth to achieve huge entrepreneurial success, set and achieve your goal and build your confidence.
Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, self love and mindfulness. She's a fitness model, speaker and podcaster as the host of the podcast "Earn Your Happy." Mark and Lori find many commonalities between the kind of mental exercises that she does and his integrated approach. Listen to this episode and hear how you can use Unbeatable Mind techniques in different ways and places.
Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin) is a Three-time #1 New York Times bestselling including "The Happiness Project" and most recently, the just released book "The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)." She also hosts a podcast called "Happier with Gretchen Rubin." Listen in as she and Mark talk about the four tendencies that she's identified and how they affect our Unbeatable Mind. Learn how to use your own tendency to make it easier to motivate yourself.
Tom Bilyeu is the host and co-founder of the new show "Impact Theory" exploring how different entrepreneurs are making an impact on society and culture. He was also a co-founder and partner in Quest Nutrition, the enormously successful brand for nutrition that grew 57,000% in its first 3 years. He is a huge advocate of "mindsets" and the recognition that a person successes are shaped by effort rather than talent. Listen to this episode to get further insight into the psychology of mindsets and Tom's own journey to success.
Brent Gleeson is a former SEAL and a prominent entrepreneur. He's been very successful as a digital marketer and real estate. He's also a well known speaker merging his leadership lessons from the SEALs and how to apply them to business. Most recently, he's also an author of the book "Taking Point: A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail-safe Principles for Leading Through Change." Mark and Brent talk about his work and his principles of leadership. Listen to this episode to gain insight on how an Unbeatable Mind is necessary both in the military and the business world.
As a leader, whether in the military or the corporate world, you step into various archetypal roles to achieve your goals. In this solo episode, Mark tells us about the archetypes that leaders must be able to utilize, from the "Warrior" and "Scholar" to the international, world-centric "Sage" role. He also discusses the "Joker," who can show up wherever he needs to be as a kind of "morale officer" for your team. Listen to this solocast to get further insights into the kinds of tasks and roles that a leader will need to play in our increasingly chaotic world.
Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training and one of the world's foremost experts in self-protection. Tim and Mark go back a long way, and Tim was formerly an intelligence officer with the Navy. He's trained various branches of the Spec Ops community on close combat. Tim is also the author of several books, including, most recently, "When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake." Tim teaches that it helps to focus on the similarities that every human body shares, so that we can learn the ways that all people will be vulnerable. This podcast is both informative and very counter-intuitive. Listen to this episode to get an insight into how we avoid thinking about violence instead of learning it and where it fits in.
Dean Karnazes has run most of the toughest endurance races in existence. He has completed 50 marathons in 50 days, won the Badwater race in Death Valley and ran 350 miles in just over 80 hours...without stopping. Time Magazine named him one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World." He's also a NYT Bestselling author. Among his books, Dean's most recent is "Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner." He's also written a book called "The Road to Sparta" regarding Dean's faithful re-creation of the run that the Athenian Pheidippides took from Athens to Sparta in 490 BCE. Mark and Dean discuss the upcoming "300" ruck that Mark will do in September from Sparta to Thermopylae and get into the importance of mental toughness in ultra-endurance sports, and the preparation that goes into one of Dean's feats of endurance. We all need to welcome greatness and use obstacles for our greatest successes. Listen in to understand Dean's determination and mindset, and to be inspired.
Jordan Harbinger, an authority on social interactions, has traveled places in the world that most people have never gone and that many people wouldn't dream of. He tells us hair-raising stories about being in the former Yugoslavia as it disintegrated and his time in North Korea. As he describes his kidnapping, you get an idea of how he is able to use his communication skills to talk his way out of what were literally life and death situations. Now he's the co-founder of the internationally recognized "The Art of Charm" podcast and consulting with business and individuals on developing networking and communication skills. Listen to this episode to hear some quick tips on communication and networking for entrepreneurs.
This week's episode features Dr. Daniel Chao, with a degree in biochemistry, MS in neuroscience and a medical degree from Stanford University. He explains the science behind neurostimulation. Dr. Chao has developed HALO Sport which uses proprietary technology called Neuropriming to improve the brain's response to training and drive accelerated performance gains. This type of "hyper-learning" allows you to learn and become comfortable with new kinds of movement much more quickly than you can through regular training. In effect, it is able to make training more effective through stimulation of specific parts of the brain. They talk about the science, how the military is undergoing the ultimate testing with the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group and how he is trying to inspire and train not just athletes, but pilots, musicians, surgeons and even stroke victims. We all want to improve our lives and unlock our brains full potential. Don't miss this interview. In order to encourage the Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT tribe to take advantage of the Halo system, Dr. Chao has made the system available to podcast listeners at a discounted price. Go to haloneuro.com and use the code "unbeatablemind125" on checkout to get $125 off the regular price of the Halo sport.
Jim Rome is a legendary sportscaster and media personality. He shares with us the trials and challenges he faced in becoming what he always wanted to be. He and Commander Divine discuss mental and emotional toughness and how Jim inadvertently was working on developing an Unbeatable Mind in order to succeed as a broadcaster. He and Mark also talk about how they are trying to raise children in light of the changed and very competitive world in which we live. Find out how Jim has worked on mental toughness, and the determination he was able to use to succeed in his career.
Joshua Mantz is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade. Joshua has also recently authored the book to be released in August: "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection." In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes. He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma. Find out how you can help with his mission and how he has dealt with the kind of very serious trauma that he has faced.
In this episode, Commander Divine discusses the different aspects of fear and anxiety. They are based on false expectations or perceptions, and are solely based on thinking either in the future or the past. When we are experiencing the present-moment directly, we can overcome fear. How can we use that energy to fuel ourselves for peak performance in the present? Don't miss this solocast.
Sean Esbjorn-Hargens is the founder of The MetaIntegral Foundation and is a champion of the kind of integral philosophy best known through Ken Wilber. He has a PhD in integral theory and has worked extensively in helping coach leaders to be effective in the chaotic, and endlessly changeable modern world. He and Commander Divine talk about the philosophy of meta-integration and the importance of integral theory for business leadership. Learn how you're will need to pull together understandings of different areas to make yourself more effective as a leader.
Erik Weihenmayer is the only blind person to climb the seven summits. He also solo kayaked 277 miles of the Grand Canyon. He has done all of this and more, blind. Weihenmayer, who lost his sight at 13, suffers from a genetic disease that eventually took his vision. He talks about what it takes to mentally and emotionally overcome his challenges and what motivates him to engage in adventuring that many sighted people would find near impossible. Erik's book about kayaking is called "No Barriers," and is a must read. Commander Divine and Erik get into what it takes to take the first steps to live a life of risk and adventure. Keep listening after the interview for a brief out-take regarding Erik's upcoming trip to the Himalayas and Mark's Spartan 300 march in Greece.
Dr. Hill is the founder of The Peak Brain Institute where the Commander and Ben Greenfield spent some time recently experiencing brain mapping with the Q EEG. By using the Q EEG brain scan, Dr. Hill is able to look more closely at the brain to see what might be going on. His institute uses neurofeedback, scanning and meditation in conjunction to help you develop your cognitive capacity and help treat people with TBI or other cognitive dysfunction. Find out more about his work and the kind of training that they offer.
Wim Hof is the holder of 26 world records for his feats withstanding cold temperatures using breath-work. He is now devoted to spreading the message of how to use his methods of breathing to maximize people's physical potential. Most recently, he is the author of "The Way of the Iceman," which is about his own exploits and how anyone will be able to use his methods. Anyone familiar with Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT will also be familiar with the importance of breath-work. Find out how you can use Wim's breath methods to up your game.
Steven Kotler is co-author of the book "Stealing Fire" with his friend Jamie Wheal. He is an expert on flow state, and has deep insight into the physical and emotional aspects of flow. No doubt, everyone is interested in how this kind of effortless perfection or "Shibumi" works. He talks with Commander Divine about flow, and both he and Mark are able to give us some clues as to how we will be able to access this state. Listen to the episode to learn more and be able increase your performance.
Chris Ring is a former SEAL who was the first American to swim the entire Mississippi river to raise awareness of military casualties and their families. Oddly, for a SEAL, he's not really that fond of swimming, but swimming the Mississippi seemed like the right thing to do, so he did it. Hear how about his SEAL training, deployment, and the Mississippi swim. Find out how he was able to use mental toughness and an Unbeatable Mind to endure and overcome challenges.
Joshua Cooper Ramo (@jramo) is the co-CEO of Kissinger Associates, a geopolitical consultancy and author of the new book "The Seventh Sense," about the importance of recognizing and using new global networks effectively. He has also been a pilot and a competitive aerobatic flyer. Commander Mark Divine and Joshua discuss the importance of nature and networks to an understanding of the modern world. The conversation veers from politics to spirituality. Learn how to use your Unbeatable Mind to understand our complicated world.