Optimal Health For Busy Entrepreneurs: Recent Episodes

Julian Hayes II

As an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, or intrapreneur, it's time to stop chasing success at the expense of your health. Instead, join Julian Hayes II, executive health consultant and epigenetic atelier whose mission is to help you elevate your status and upgrade your entire human system. If you want to match your physical success to your financial success, the Optimal Health For Busy Entrepreneurs podcast is for you.  This show's mission aims to marry health and business or, rather, shed light on the already existing connection so you can stay at the top of your game no matter your age, operate with sustained peak performance, and ultimately run around with your great-great-grandchildren, not just see them. It's time to look and feel as healthy and energetic as you are successful. Lastly, this show will also feature wide-ranging conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, artists, athletes, forward-thinking doctors, scientists, and other fascinating humans that will help you improve physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and creatively. You can find out more about Julian and his concierge health & performance advisory firm at theartoffitnessandlife.com

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There are numerous things to focus on each day as an entrepreneur besides business. One big area is relationships. In today's episode, I'll be discussing relationships as it pertains to high performance. In particular, I'm highlighting five types of relationships that will help you start to live a healthier, richer, and longer life.

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There are numerous different avenues for achieving optimal health, but one thing each avenue shares is that it's achieved behind closed doors. So in this installment of Mental Model Monday, I will quickly share why optimal health is achieved behind closed doors. And why it's pivotal to adopt this mentality so you can live a limitless life.

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We have a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular biology and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at GlycanAge, Professor Gordan Lauc, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on glycans. Glycans are becoming increasingly recognized as a pivotal piece in the longevity puzzle. However, you probably haven't heard of why glycans are massively important—until now.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Gordan's origin story
  • What are glycans (and their importance)
  • Epigenetics and glycans
  • AGE's vs. glycans
  • Glycans and their connection to perimenopause (and estrogen)
  • Glycans and COVID
  • How glycans serve as a check engine light for our health
  • Why are glycans being studied more
  • How many times to test yourself each year
  • And much more

Connect with Gordan & GlycanAge:

  • Website: https://glycanage.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glycanage/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/glycanage

Connect with Me:

  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/ or email julian@theartoffitnessandlife.com
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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The significant factor is your diet and nutrition when it comes to losing weight. While many focus on counting calories, there are other highly impactful tools at your disposal to make weight loss easier. If you're an extremely busy person who prioritizes structure and organization, some of these six principles will be valuable for you.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Six weight loss hacks

Let's connect:

  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/ or email julian@theartoffitnessandlife.com
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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It seems as if there's nothing but bad news circulating around. But, besides this, you still have the potential everyday distractions hovering around that throw you off your game. In this episode, I'm sharing three subtle distractions that many business owners fall prey to and ultimately hampers their health and business goals.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Three subtle distractions that hamper business owner's health and business goals

Let's connect:

  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/ or email julian@theartoffitnessandlife.com
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Many start the year with great intentions to level up in life, love, and fitness. For a few weeks, it's smooth sailing. But over time, those intentions, resolutions, and goals become a faded memory. If this is you, don't beat yourself up because, in today's episode, I'm sharing two key reasons why this happens, along with how to alleviate the issue.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The two keys reasons why new years resolutions fall short
  • How to stick to your resolutions and goals

Let's connect:

  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/ or email julian@theartoffitnessandlife.com
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have biochemist and co-founder of TruDiagnostic, Ryan Smith, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on biological age and how it’s one of the most impactful pieces of data that you can possess in your arsenal to optimize your health (and predictor of lifespan). Biological age measures how old you truly are based on various biomarkers.

Ryan explains how they combine technology with a powerful algorithm and look at specific locations of your DNA to predict your biological age precisely.

In today's episode, you'll hear

  • Ryan’s origin story
  • Navigating and making an impact inside a competitive and highly regulated industry
  • Why is biological age important and it’s connecting to chronic illnesses
  • The process and validity around measuring biological age
  • Epigenetics and DNA methylation
  • Epigenetic markers it’s many benefits (and some will be very surprising)
  • Why aging is not just a health issue, but an economic disaster (the numbers will shock you)
  • Why “aging” isn’t inevitable but instead, is a disease that can be treated
  • Common factors that accelerate aging
  • Race, gender, socio-economic status, and various medications impact on aging
  • What’s included in a TruAge report
  • Epigenetic markers and its impact starting at preconception
  • COVID and its (surprising) impact on aging
  • And much more

Connect with Ryan:

  • Website: https://trudiagnostic.com/

Connect with Julian:

  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/ or email julian@theartoffitnessandlife.com
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Today's show is about my reflection from catching COVID and insights I took and related to elevating our everyday performance. Hopefully, you gain a few takeaways in the process and apply them to your life to live a healthy, longer life.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Four lessons learned from COVID and how they apply to upgrading your performance and status

Let's connect:

  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/ or email julian@theartoffitnessandlife.com
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Some people aimlessly walk into the gym a couple of times per week, while others operate with a plan purposely crafted out. And to no surprise, those with the crafted plan get actual results while the others are left wondering why they aren't getting any. I share the four fundamental principles to include in your weekly exercise regimen in this episode.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The four principles to optimal training
  • Multiple ways to break down your weekly training regimen
  • Different examples of workout splits

Connect with Julian:

  • Subscribe to the YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMV9rPgH7DBz8ePCp0hveg/
  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We all start each day with plans and expectations. But sometimes, life has other plans for us. And for me, I had to take a detour to the ER for a small and unexpected situation that could've been worse had I not acted. In this episode, I will share two ER lessons that apply to your fitness, health, business, and personal life.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Two lessons learned from the ER and how to apply them to your daily life

Connect with Julian:

  • Subscribe to the YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMV9rPgH7DBz8ePCp0hveg/
  • Book your Executive Health Game Planning Call: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Whether it's losing weight, generating your first million, forging a rich relationship, or accomplishing anything else—there are numerous approaches to these goals. And often, with so many angles and possibilities, a breeding ground for overwhelm is right around the corner. So in this episode, also in video form on YouTube,  I'm sharing five simple questions that will help you stay focused and locked in on whatever it is you're trying to accomplish.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The only five questions you need to start with when tackling any fitness, health, or business issue

Connect with Julian:

  • Subscribe to the YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMV9rPgH7DBz8ePCp0hveg/
  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement (a precision health & performance program): https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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It's the new year, representing a clean slate for many. And with a clean slate comes resolutions. In this episode, I'm sharing 11 under the radar resolutions that you can adopt this year to elevate your status, health and even reverse your biological age.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 11 resolutions to stay young, productive, healthy, and elevate your status

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement (a precision health & performance program): https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Dr. Alex Mosley stopping by for a fascinating discussion on holistic healthcare, nervous system optimization, and her unique specialization of being an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. Dr. Mosley blends 21st-century technology with other modalities to help clients obtain optimal mind, body, and spiritual health.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Dr. Mosley's origin story
  • The surprising benefits behind starting her 'Books & Bubbly' bookclub
  • Why Dr. Mosley decided on hyper-focusing on the upper cervical region
  • Overlooked benefits and effects from C1 & C2 region
  • How chronic illnesses get hardwired into our nervous system
  • Why and where the traditional medical paradigm falls short
  • The connection between trauma and everyday wellness
  • The different types of stress and its relation to trauma (and your career)
  • What people think healing is vs. what healing actually is
  • Where changing your health actually starts
  • Indictors of CNS dysfunction
  • Why a float tank could be the perfect antidote for your health
  • Ideas for mitigating stress
  • One of the biggest misnomers the public has about chiropractors
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Mosley:

  • Website: https://thespecificaustin.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecificatx/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alex-nunn/

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement (a precision health & fitness program): https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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There's no shortage of people who want successful relationships, thriving businesses, and optimal health. The problem: many of those same people are their worst own enemies. In this episode, I'm breaking down six hidden reasons why you're unintentionally blocking your happiness and optimal health. For you to thrive fully in every domain of life, it's imperative that you first gain awareness of what could potentially stop you.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Common scenarios and examples of blocking your success
  • The six hidden reasons for how we unintentionally block our happiness and health
  • How to overcome each of the six hidden reasons
  • The one critical habit to start today that will address each of the six hidden reasons
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement (a precision fitness & performance program): https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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The future of health and fitness will revolve around precision. Long gone are the days of one-size-fits-all advice. And in comes personalized wellness. In today's episode, I'm sharing three simple steps to developing your personalized anti-aging strategy. You'll be able to get started immediately on this.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The three steps to building your anti-aging strategy
  • The critical mistake that many make in their anti-aging strategies
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement Program: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Lexaria Bioscience Chairman and CEO Chris Bunka stopping by for a fascinating discussion on disruption, the art of being a CEO, and their innovative technology DehydraTECH™. DehydraTECH™ improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream by promoting healthier delivery methods and increasing the effectiveness of fat-soluble active molecules and drugs. Chris is a published author and was previously a serial entrepreneur for over three decades.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Chris's origin story and what makes him tick
  • The art of being a CEO
  • The thought process behind pivoting Lexaria (and how you can think about pivoting)
  • How Lexaria became what it is today
  • Why you must have your ethics and values in order
  • What is DehydraTECH™
  • The many potential benefits of DehydraTECH™
  • The process to get listed on NASDAQ and some things to expect
  • How Chris goes about adding team members (and the number one thing he looks for)
  • What's on the horizon for Lexaria
  • Some of the significant health issues Lexaria is attacking
  • Chris's wellness habits
  • And much more

Connect with Chris:

  • Website: https://www.lexariabioscience.com/
  • Investment platforms: Type LEXX

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement Program: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have GreenPal CEO and co-founder, Bryan Clayton stopping for a fascinating discussion on the process he took to grow two highly successful businesses with no debt and outside investors. GreenPal is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Bryan's origin story
  • The beauty of entrepreneurship
  • Growing his first business and the process of having it acquired
  • Operating and growing two 8 figure businesses
  • Green Pal's origin story
  • What to consider if you're looking for venture capital (and why bootstrapping may be a better option)
  • The real truth about the "overnight success" stories
  • The biggest mental differences between tech and non-tech businesses
  • Why starting a business is the greatest way to humble yourself
  • The real truth about starting a business and the psychological toll it can have
  • Common mistakes Bryan's noticed with newer entrepreneurs
  • Why you shouldn't pivot so quickly in your business
  • How Bryan manages his well being
  • The similarities between marathon training and building a business
  • And much more

Connect with Bryan:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton/
  • Website: http://yourgreenpal.com/

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement Program: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have cardiothoracic surgeon, author, and host of Stay Off My Operating Table, Dr. Phillip Ovadia stopping by for a fascinating discussion on all things metabolic health. Dr. Ovadia is someone who was once obese and has since radically transformed his health. He's now on a mission to empower people to take back control of their health, starting with their metabolic health.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Dr. Ovadia's origin story
  • The most surprising thing about being a heart surgeon
  • How Dr. Ovadia went from morbidly obese to metabolically healthy
  • What is metabolic health, and what does proper functioning look like
  • Why not being obese doesn't mean you can't be metabolically unhealthy
  • How Dr. Ovadia assesses someone's metabolic health using five key metrics
  • Why you should include Hem A1c and fasting insulin with your fasting glucose blood test
  • The myths around cholesterol and how you should be thinking about cholesterol
  • What is a CAC (Coronary Artery Calcium) scan is and why does it matter
  • Recommended age for CAC scan
  • The process around Dr. Ovadia's telemedicine practice
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Ovadia:

  • Metabolic health assessment quiz: https://ifixhearts.co/
  • Website: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/
  • Stay off My Operating Table Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-off-my-operating-table/id1587212660
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifixhearts
  • Book (Stay off My Operating Table): https://www.amazon.com/Stay-off-Operating-Table-Metabolic-ebook/dp/B09GL4S6G4

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement Program: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have the hosts of the Body Movement Podcast, Matt and Alison Synakowski stopping by for a fascinating discussion on healthcare, building yourself up (both physically and mentally), and why health is pop culture. Matt is a serious health enthusiast who has a background working in the health field while Alison is a physical therapist who operates at forefront of that industry when it comes to modalities and her approach. In today's episode, you'll hear:

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Matt and Alison’s origin story
  • The origin story of starting the Body Movement Podcast
  • The frustrations of the healthcare system
  • Why optimal health and movement must be viewed from a systems standpoint
  • Building up a solid movement foundation
  • Steps to start redeveloping our healthcare system
  • The forces driving public health and why it’s leading to declining health
  • Staying true to yourself (a critical lesson in life and business)
  • The truth about the process of building yourself up
  • Why health is pop culture
  • And much more

Connect with Matt and Alison:

  • Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-synakowski-56865/
  • Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSyno1
  • Alison’s Website & PT Practice Services: https://www.alisonsynakowski.com/
  • Body Movement Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzO9CXe2Pr-mOeu6PJQMzQ

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement Program: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Most people are obsessed with managing their time. However, this is backward. You should be managing your energy, not your time. And in this episode, I'll discuss why plus I'll share the 4 pillars of energy management. In today's episode, you'll hear.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why energy is your most valuable currency
  • The success paradox
  • What suffers when you have low energy
  • The 4 pillars of energy
  • The most underrated area of life that causes low energy
  • How focusing on your breathing can optimize your decision making
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement (our transformation program): https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have the host of Commit First and the founder of 3 businesses, Sagi Shrieber stopping by for a fascinating discussion on entrepreneurship and the spiritual components of it, going all-in on your dreams, health and fitness plus much more. Sagi’s mission is to help entrepreneurial fathers focus on personal growth, winning, living up to their vision, financial freedom, and building an impactful legacy they can be proud of.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Sagi’s origin story
  • Sagi’s experience with 75 hard
  • Why the little things matter
  • Sagi’s transition from his day job to entrepreneurship
  • Why “grinding” and “hustling” isn’t the answer
  • Sagi going into debt and hitting that fork in the road moment
  • Why mentorship is essential for entrepreneurs
  • Why creating a vision (and writing it down) is essential
  • Writing himself a check after being inspired by the Jim Carrey story
  • Why entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey (and how to start getting in touch with this)
  • Why part of spirituality is mental toughness
  • The power of manifestation
  • Why you can have it all
  • Why sitting still is one of the hardest things for entrepreneurs
  • Why asking yourself if you’re doing things out of love or out of fear is essential
  • Levels of energy
  • And much more

Connect with Sagi:

  • Website: https://sagishrieber.com/
  • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commit-first-w-sagi-shrieber-feat-pat-flynn-john-lee/id1410477373
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagishrieber/
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sagishrieber-commitfirst/

Connect with Julian:

  • Superhuman Optimization & Enhancement (our transformation program): https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/us/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have the author of "Revelation Through Science", an organic chemist, and the former Governor of North Carolina James Marting stopping by for a fascinating discussion on why science and religion can co-exist along with his extensive political career. Governor Martin was just the 3rd republican governor elected and the only one to serve two terms. But before his political career was underway, he had an extensive career as an organic chemist, to which he returned after retiring from politics.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Gov. Martin’s origin story (which includes a little music talk)
  • Where his interest in organic chemistry came from
  • How science and religion can co-exist
  • The motivation for writing Revelation Through Science
  • The politics of science and religion
  • Where the shift from organic chemistry to politics happened
  • How politics have changed over the years
  • Why it’s important to your personal development and career to consume all sides of viewpoints
  • How he became only the 3rd Republican Governor of North Carolina
  • Little known factors that can swing elections and politics overall
  • What campaigning is like
  • Why Gov. Martin made only 1 promise during his tenure (and this is a great lesson to use in life and business)
  • And much more

Connect with Governor Martin:

  • Website to purchase his book: https://www.beatenpathbooks.com/
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Through-Science-James-Martin/dp/1664135863/

Connect with Julian:

  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have wellness travel coach and founder Sahara Rose De Vore stopping by for a fascinating discussion on travel and how it relates to business, why companies should incorporate travel into their wellness initiative along with her story of creating a life by design. She’s the owner of Sahara Rose Travels, LLC, and the Founder of The Travel Coach Network. After spending a decade traveling the globe solo to over 84 countries, Sahara now empowers and educates companies on the wellness and work performance benefits of travel.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Sahara’s origin story
  • Lessons from being an only child and how that applies to entrepreneurship
  • How Sahara afforded to travel before starting her business
  • How travel prepared Sahara for entrepreneurship
  • Sahara’s pivotal business moment in Spain
  • The thing about travel that the majority of people miss
  • How Sahara got started with travel coaching
  • How travel can improve your creativity, performance, and much more
  • The benefits of business travel
  • Why you don’t have to get on a plane to experience the benefits of travel
  • The (unintentional) origin story of the Travel Coaching Network
  • The benefits of mentorship
  • And much more

Connect with Sahara:

  • Website: https://sahararosetravels.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/
  • Travel Coach Network: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/tcn-membership-club

Connect with Julian:

  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We hear about our glucose and issues revolving around our metabolic health ad nauseam. But what exactly is insulin, glucose, and more importantly, how are these connected to our rate of aging and ability to get rid of belly fat. What ranges should you be aiming for when you receive back your annual reviews along with other checkups. These are a few things that I address in this episode, plus much more.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • What's insulin and its role
  • What's insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity
  • How the levels of your blood glucose are connected with weight gain, aging, skin health, and much more
  • The connection between genetics and insulin resistance
  • Why you should be careful with labeling your weight issues and various health ailments
  • Why a fasting glucose test isn’t enough
  • Why you need to include A1c and fasting insulin on your lab panels
  • What’s the optimal range for a Fasting glucose test
  • What’s the optimal range for a Hemoglobin A1c test
  • What’s the optimal range for a Fasting Insulin test
  • What is glycation and how does it relate to health and aging
  • Simple interventions to improve your metabolic health and blood sugar
  • Why you should consider supplementing with berberine
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We have speaker, coach, and award-winning author Meg Nocero stopping by for a fascinating discussion on embracing the unknown and transformation through grief. Meg left her successful career as a federal prosecutor at the Department of Homeland Securities after her mother’s passing. Meg started to write as a form of healing and has previously published two books. And she's here today to discuss her third book, Butterfly Awakens.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Meg’s origin story
  • Being a federal prosecutor (and the lessons from it)
  • What led to her changing careers
  • Oprah calling her to the stage and the new direction this led to
  • Staying mentally sane after leaving her career and beginning a new one
  • Using writing as a tool for healing after losing her mother
  • Grief and moving forward after losing someone close
  • The impetus for writing Butterfly Awakens
  • Why do some people get stuck in the grief cycle (and this applies to careers and weight management as well)
  • And much more

Connect with Meg:

  • Website: https://megnocero.com/
  • Butterfly Awakens: https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Awakens-Memoir-Transformation-Through/dp/1647421756/
  • Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manifesting-with-meg-conversations-with/id1496285543

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We have author, personal branding expert, and high-performing entrepreneur, Chris Hines (aka Coach Chris) stopping by for a fascinating discussion on building a personal brand, mastery, and how fatherhood has made him a better entrepreneur and human being. Lastly, Chris is the host of The Personal Branding Playbook.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Chris's origin story
  • Lessons from growing up in Watts that helped mold him into who he is today
  • A brief talk on basketball
  • Why you can’t afford to overlook people skills in both life and business
  • How dealing and learning to communicate with gang members helped Chris in the software and business world
  • Why Chris stuck with podcast even when it wasn’t popular (lessons in health here)
  • A discussion on mastery and why Chris believes it takes only 5 years now for mastery
  • How to go about building a SaaS company even if you don’t know how to code
  • How Castocity (one of his SaaS companies) is going to benefit podcasters
  • How Chris balances fatherhood with business and fitness
  • What kids have taught Chris about business and life
  • What’s at the core of a personal brand and the 1 question you should ask yourself?
  • How to transform your personal brand in a year
  • Building a podcast network (this can apply to building a team in your business)
  • And much more

Connect with Chris:

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecoachchris_
  • The Personal Branding Playbook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-personal-branding-playbook/id1288889906

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  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
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  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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Civil War general and the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant's roller-coaster journey was thrilling and filled with unexpected turns. In the latest installment of History & Health Optimization, I’m connecting Grant’s ascension to your ascension of optimal health.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • How Grant's improbably journey can help your health optimization journey
  • How Grant was able to mitigate his biggest weakness and how you can apply this to your life
  • Why indecision should be treated like poison
  • How principles of war can be applied to principles of longevity and high performance
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We have 2x Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist Tasha Danvers stopping by for a fascinating discussion on becoming an Olympian and overcoming hurdles. Tasha won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the 400-meter hurdles. Her journey to achieving this is incredible, and throughout this conversation, there are many parallels between training to become an Olympian and optimizing our health and careers. Lastly, Tasha’s an international speaker and elite performance coach who inspires and helps many operate in a high-performance state.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Tasha’s origin story
  • An interesting conversation around punctuality (you would believe what happened to some athletes around this)
  • The game-changing moment during Tasha’s childhood that propelled her
  • Why everything starts with your mindset
  • The power of acting as if
  • Her story of becoming pregnant during the middle of her athletic peak
  • How the outside world reacted to her pregnancy
  • How she inspired herself to push forward despite the hurdles
  • The crazy year leading up to the Beijing games
  • The power of coaching
  • Why we all need accountability
  • The training platform that Tasha is apart of
  • Common pitfalls that cause people to fall short with their goals
  • And much more

Connect with Tasha:

  • Website: https://www.tasha360.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashatheolympian/
  • Watch her 2008 medal-winning run: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Women’s 400m Hurdles Final

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We hear about our immune systems all the time. But what exactly is your immune system, how does it operate, and can you actually strengthen it? These are a few things that I address in this episode, plus much more.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The rarely spoken about importance of having optimal health
  • What's the function of your immune system
  • The 2 big components of your immune system
  • Why white blood cells are critical to your immunity and resiliency
  • What's the purpose of your innate defense system
  • What's the purpose of your adaptive (or acquired) defense system
  • How your body handles incoming pathogens
  • What cytokine storms are
  • 6 ingredients to a bulletproof immune system
  • Vitamin D's connection to an optimal immune system
  • Sleep and its connection to your immune system
  • Exercise and its connection to your immune system
  • How an optimistic mindset is connected to your antibodies
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We have Niraj Naik stopping by for a fascinating discussion on Ayurveda and all things concerning your breathing and its connection to your health and quality of life. Niraj is a professional musician, holistic health expert, and founder of Soma Breath who has an interesting background.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Niraj’s origin story
  • Niraj’s music background
  • Niraj’s health battles (which were quite intense) and how he overcame them using alternative medicine principles
  • How chronic diseases could be linked to your perception of reality
  • Niraj’s life-changing experience in a darkness retreat
  • What is Ayurveda
  • How Ayurvedic principles can change your life and health
  • Niraj’s simple questions to determine the status of your overall health
  • What is SOMA Breath
  • The benefits of SOMA Breath
  • The many connections between your breathe and the state of your health
  • A deep dive into rhythmic breathing and its benefits
  • A deep exploration into oxygen
  • Connecting longevity and breathe
  • And much more

Connect with Niraj:

  • Website: https://www.somabreath.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirajnaikofficial/
  • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/somabreath
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/somabreath

Connect with Julian:

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  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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You and your business have seven seconds to make a positive impression. Within the first seven seconds, people will have formed an impression of who you are. Of course, no one wants to believe this nor even wants to admit this, but how you look entails a large portion of this first impression. I'm sharing how your weight and overall health correlate to your business and career potential in this episode.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • How overweight and underweight people are similarly judged
  • How your image correlates to your leadership capabilities (at least initially)
  • How money and weight are connected (with research supported)
  • 2 practical reasons why weight management is essential for optimal leadership
  • The forgotten benefit of exercise
  • 2 solutions to implement to improve your weight and health while maintaining high levels of confidence
  • The big negative with the body positivity movement
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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Sparking the ideals of a new generation of Americans with charm and optimism, John F. Kennedy’s presidency, albeit brief, was unmistakable. In today’s episode, it’s the start of a new segment called History & Health Optimization. So, of course, I couldn’t think of a better figure than the 35th president of the United States to start with. So, in this episode, I’ll break down five insights from Kennedy’s time that you can use as you embark on your optimal health and performance journey.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why JFK's presidency was so impactful and how you can apply this to your health and performance
  • How JFK's response to the Cuban Missle Crisis can teach you about optimal health and performance
  • A leadership lesson from Colin Powell that'll help you overcome obstacles
  • How the space race relates to your health and performance
  • The critical element many overlook concerning their health
  • The 5 lessons we can learn from JFK's tenure concerning optimizing our health and performance
  • And much more

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  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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We have Dr. Andrew Myers stopping by for a fascinating discussion on COVID and how the lack of two essential vitamins could potentially be a large reason why so many have suffered tremendously from this virus. However, there are simple, easy actions that you can do every day to strengthen your immune system. In today’s episode, Dr. Myers is going to share those actions plus much more.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Dr. Myers origin story
  • The big opportunity missed by society to reshift the health paradigm
  • What your immune system is and its purpose
  • How your vegetables and fruits don’t have the same amount of nutrients as they did decades ago
  • Some of the more common nutrient deficiencies
  • Vitamin D deficiency and the link to COVID susceptibility
  • What being deficient in K2 does to your body (and Calcium is involved)
  • Why Vitamin D3 & K2 are so important together
  • The difference between Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2
  • Research around Vitamin D3 and K2
  • Dr. Myers general dosage range for Vitamin D3 and K2
  • Recommended supplement protocol
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Myers:

  • Website: https://simplifyingthecovidpuzzle.com/
  • Book: https://www.amazon.com/Simplifying-COVID-Puzzle-Essential-Vitamins/dp/1955026009

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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In this episode, I break down some of the most valuable and necessary traits needed for optimal health during the rest of 2021 and beyond. Life before the pandemic is no more. So many things have changed, and health is one of those on the list. So, just as the President delivers a State of the Union annually, I’m delivering a State of the Union for your health.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The opening address and review of the past year-plus
  • The 1 critical reframe to help you finish the year strong
  • The downside of committing to a superhuman life
  • The 7 key health principles for the remainder of 2021
  • Life lessons from chess
  • Why what you eat and how you exercise isn't the first place to start
  • The underlying reason why so many gained weight over the past year
  • What people forget to account for when it comes to supplements
  • How exercise and cognition are connected
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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I'm taking a brief and strategic hiatus from the podcast. This isn't a permanent goodbye, only a brief one to prepare so I can share the next phase and evolution of health and performance. So stay tuned, and I'll see you in a few weeks.

Connect with Julian:

  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter — https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Dr. James Webb, a doctor by day who fixes backs, and a country music singer by sundown, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on mastery, health, philosophy, and of course, music. Dr. Webb has created his own unique lane in medicine and is now taking that same spirit to the world of country music. So, if you're a creative or someone who is yearning and feeling that a change is a must in your life right now—then you'll dig this episode. Also, at the end of the episode, I included Dr. Webb's hit single 'Okfuskee Whiskey, ' an infectious feel-good song that's been on repeat for me.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Dr. Webb’s origin story
  • How Dr. Webb landed in medicine
  • Why regret is the toughest pill to swallow
  • A brief discussion on our shared love for Led Zeppelin
  • Country cliches and “bro-country” (I was personally curious about this)
  • Dr. Webb’s creative process
  • Building mastery at your craft (and it also applies to your health)
  • Balancing medicine and country music
  • How Dr. Webb landed in his specific niche of medicine
  • An interesting discussion on intelligence and dogma
  • The uncomfortableness of stepping out from your old beliefs
  • Where the revolutionary discoveries actually happen
  • Why optimal health is about more than just your diet
  • What’s next for Dr. Webb
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Webb:

  • Website: https://jamesrobertwebb.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrobertwebb/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesRobertWebb/
  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesrobertwebb

Connect with Julian:

  • Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Join the Superhuman Insider newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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The subject of viruses has dominated the headlines over the last year. However, there’s one type of virus that isn’t discussed much. It’s the silent killer to businesses and waistlines. In this installment of Mental Model Monday, I will quickly share this virus and the simple antidote to rid yourself of this infection.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The virus that is the silent killer to your business, health, and relationships.

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Join the Superhuman Insider newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Ismael and Lisa Petrozzi, founders of LlamaLand Organics, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on Peru and its many superfoods along with their mission of creating healthier families. This conversation offers up numerous surprises and beneficial information on various superfoods you can bring into your life.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Lisa and Ismael’s origin stories
  • What led them to start LlamaLand
  • Being in business with your partner
  • The similarities between marriage and business
  • Peru (aka the land of superfoods) and its many surprises
  • Why Peru being so diverse could be beneficial to your microbiome
  • What lead them to introduce breakfast cereals and fruit spreads as the first products
  • A step-by-step breakdown of each of the superfoods and their benefits
  • Creating health habits and structure
  • Maintaining your mental health while growing your company
  • Getting all of your family on the same page with health
  • And much more

Connect with Lisa & Ismael:

  • Website: https://llamalandorganics.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llamalandorganics/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/llamalandorganics/

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Join the Superhuman Insider newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Dr. Margaret Rutherford, psychologist and author of Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression, stopping for a fascinating discussion on upgrading our mind and taking control of the inner chatter that goes on in-between in our ears. Dr. Margaret has been in practice for over 25 years and is also the host of the SelfWork Podcast.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Dr. Margaret’s origin story
  • How Dr. Margaret landed on perfectly hidden depression
  • Constructive vs. destructive perfectionism
  • What is perfectly hidden depression
  • Balancing your drive and ambition without sacrificing your mental health
  • Some of the most common types of perfectionism
  • About identity and the facades we carry
  • Why gratitude sometimes isn’t what it seems
  • About feeling like an impostor and navigating those feelings
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Margaret:

  • Website: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargaretrutherford/
  • Book: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/perfectlyhiddendepressionbook/
  • Podcast: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork/

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Join the Superhuman Insider newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Ari Rastegar, Founder, and CEO of Rastegar Property Company, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on building up his real estate empire from scratch, the gift of failure, and optimizing your health as a busy entrepreneur. Besides being a real estate tycoon, Ari is someone who has his health and fitness dialed in. Ari lives by the philosophy that "everything you can imagine is real." This was one of my more enjoyable conversations as Ari doesn't hold back, which turned this episode into a major reality check that will have you looking yourself in the mirror.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Ari’s origin story
  • The Iranian revolution and the after-effects from it
  • The origins of Ari’s real estate empire
  • Know your what and your why, and the how will present itself
  • Why you should be obsessed with relationships and your craft
  • A little known secret that makes Amazon successful (and it’s easy to do)
  • Ari’s biggest mistakes in business
  • Why you should aim for singles and doubles instead of home runs
  • Why boring is beautiful
  • How Ari took control of his anxiety
  • How Ari keeps himself healthy and optimized
  • Where Ari recommends entrepreneurs start with taking control of their health
  • Why everything is infectious (this can be a positive or a negative)
  • The biggest obstacle for most entrepreneurs
  • The mantra Ari lives by from Benjamin Franklin
  • And much more

Connect with Ari:

  • Website: https://rastegarproperty.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rastegar/

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have author, coveted speaker, and the President and only woman partner of American Financial Resources, Inc., a national mortgage lender, Laura Brandao, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on finding your superpower, the magic of saying "yes" every day and building the life and career of your dreams. With a lengthy list of accolades, including the Most Influential Businesswoman to Watch in 2021, plus inspiring everyone she meets with her passion and positivity, Laura lives by the philosophy that “the only person that can limit you is you.”

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Laura’s origin story
  • How Laura got into the mortgage industry
  • Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset
  • Why using the one simple word “yet” is so powerful
  • Laura’s superpower (and how she found it)
  • How to start searching for your superpower
  • What leadership really comes down to (it’s a lot simpler than you think)
  • Finding true fulfillment
  • The origin of saying “yes” every day and why you should as well
  • Why being told “no” as an executive was the best thing to happen to Laura
  • About building a top 10 Mortgage company
  • Why women can have both career and family
  • The most important investment to deposit into daily
  • Laura’s typical routine to stay healthy and sharp
  • Why the mortgage industry is so special
  • And much more

Connect with Laura:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-j-brandao
  • Website: https://laurabrandao.com/

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Perhaps the general population needs motivation, but that's far from the issue with entrepreneurs, executives, and other high performers. Instead, they face a unique problem society rarely discusses: the dark sides of success. Managing your weight and health isn't complicated, but it can be complex for many reasons starting with one common mistake that you may be unconsciously doing.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The unconscious mistake you're making with your health and fitness that is sabotaging your progress.

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Join the Superhuman Insider newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have founder and CEO of Tragic Media, Rich Rudzinski stopping by for a fascinating discussion on technology, entrepreneurship, and building a company from the ground up. Rich caught the entrepreneurial itch as a little boy. Infatuated with computers from the time he first locked eyes on the sweet 486 Windows machine his uncle got his family in the early 90s, Rich broke, fixed, and gamed on that computer until he saved enough to build his own machine from scratch.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Rich’s origin story
  • The machine that led to Rich’s love for technology
  • A brief discussion on tattoos and video games
  • Life and work during the pandemic
  • Networking and building relationships during this weird period of time
  • Growing his company
  • How to approach clients and customers without overwhelming them with your services
  • How to have clients long term
  • One important technological key businesses should have
  • And much more

Connect with Rich:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tragicrich/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tragic.rich
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tragic-rich
  • Website: https://tragic.media

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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You may not see it, but something is always happening. Every single choice is leading you somewhere. Where this place is can be ideal or not so ideal depending on the action you took. In today’s episode, it’s another reality check discussing the power of the choices you take, even when there are no results to show for them at the current moment.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why your mind, not your feelings, should guide you
  • Why most people quit with their fitness and business goals
  • What ice melting can teach you about building a world class body and business
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have entrepreneur, owner of Posh Notions, and all-around amazing human Bonnie Hewitt stopping by for a fascinating discussion on her roller coaster journey to entrepreneurship. As she mentions in the conversation, Bonnie isn’t the prototypical entrepreneur for an array of reasons. Nevertheless, she’s overcome a traumatic childhood, chronic illnesses, and many mental demons to become an award-winning entrepreneur. This was one of my favorite conversations, and I left this conversation on fire and inspired, and I know you will as well.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Bonnie’s origin story
  • Being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and much more
  • Raising kids while trying to rebuild her health
  • The pivotal day that led Bonnie to turn everything around with her health
  • The power of making a firm decision (and how anger and frustration can be beneficial)
  • Meeting Gary Vaynerchuk, David Meltzer, and other influential people
  • The common missing ingredient with rebuilding your health
  • Why it’s wise to get your health back before going fully in on your business
  • Appearing (and winning) on the business competition show, 2 Minute Drill
  • Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs
  • Getting Posh notions off the ground
  • How she accidentally stumbled into a winning idea
  • Why it’s good to be honest, and transparent with your strengths
  • And much more

Connect with Bonnie:

  • Website: https://poshnotions.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poshnotions/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poshnotions
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/poshnotions

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have financial educator, high-performance life coach, entrepreneur, and international best-selling author Rory Douglas stopping by for a fascinating discussion on his journey from the streets to the corporate suites, along with how you can start creating a life beyond your wildest imagination. This conversation was loaded with jewels where Rory shared timeless insights around breaking free from your limitations and getting into fulfillment and purpose. If you’re ready to get “over it and on with it,” this episode is for you.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Rory’s origin story
  • Lessons Rory learned from the streets (and how he applies it to his current life)
  • How small habits like paying attention to how you dress will make a big difference in your life
  • How 90% of winning comes down to excitement
  • Why a disability can be your superpower
  • Why you should adopt a “buffet mentality” when searching for purpose and meaning
  • How to change your environment
  • The power of association
  • How to start building your power circle
  • Why Rory loves artificial intelligence and why you should as well
  • Why most people have a literacy problem, not a financial problem
  • How to handle fear
  • Rory’s typical wellness routine
  • And much more

Connect with Rory:

  • Website: http://www.rorydouglas.net/
  • Website: https://www.aquafinancialcenter.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorykdouglas/

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Not having enough energy and vitality is a pricey expense you can't ignore. Many entrepreneurs and top performers are exhausted, especially with everything going on in today's world pulling them in numerous directions. However, top performers possess the skillset to keep powering through that exhaustion. This eventually catches up to them. This episode will share 5 strategies that you can leverage to upgrade your health and business systematically.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why energy is your most valuable currency
  • 5 ways to invest in yourself so you can upgrade your health and business
  • A big mistake that many people make at the very beginning of their fitness journey
  • Why your mental and emotional health is critical to your physical health
  • Under discussed reasons why exercise and sleep is so critical
  • The forgotten factors of nutrition
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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If you're serious about building health that is uncommon to the average person and a business that is uncommon to the average person, you're going to need to let go "trying to be balanced." Most normal people think of balance from a daily or weekly perspective at most. Superhuman realize that building a dream life is going to require a huge investment. In this installment of Mental Model Monday, I'm going to briefly riff on "work-life" balance along with sharing two simple principles that will help you seamlessly integrate your ambition with your everyday life.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why the standard definition of work-life doesn't apply to entrepreneurs and ambitious professionals
  • 2 simple reframes to help with your "work-life" balance

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have author, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Rennie Gabriel dropping by for a fascinating discussion on wealth building and the various wealth-building mistakes entrepreneurs and accomplished professionals make, plus a few other surprises. Rennie is a TEDx speaker and the author of the award-winning, best-selling Wealth On Any Income. But it was far from an easy journey. After two divorces and a business failure, Rennie was flat broke at age 50 and started all over from scratch.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Rennie’s origin story
  • Getting rid of habits from childhood that hinder your development as an adult
  • The power of asking for help
  • Where Rennie caught the entrepreneurial bug
  • Being broke at 50 and building from there
  • A 5,000-year-old secret to help you become wealthy
  • How Rennie created a multimillionaire dollar net worth (and it required less money than you think)
  • Top 5 things keeping you broke
  • The parallels between health and wealth
  • Two to three steps to start creating a sound financial future right now
  • His passion and reasoning for philanthropy
  • Startling facts around veterans and suicides
  • And much more

Connect with Rennie:

  • Website: https://wealthonanyincome.com/
  • Website: http://www.RennieGabriel.com
  • TEDx Talk: https://wealthonanyincome.com/tedx/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renniegabriel

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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I've become more invigorated with my fitness recently. I’ve also decided to give myself a big goal that I definitely need to get into a “different type of shape” for. In this episode, I will break down my current routine, my current nutritional approach and share 3 early takeaways from my program that apply to health and business.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • My current state 1 year ago and the gradual rebuild I had to do
  • My current training goal
  • My current nutritional regimen and reasoning behind it
  • Typical meals that I use
  • My foundational supplement protocol
  • What a typical week of workouts and running looks like
  • 3 insights learned from my initial prepping for a marathon that applies to life, business, and health
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Someone steps on the scale and sees they’re 15 pounds heavier. Someone gets some blood work, and their blood sugar and cholesterol levels have risen. Or perhaps someone who has low energy and their everyday performance has dipped. The typical person would focus intently on these issues. But these are simply the symptom, not the cause. In this edition of Mental Model Monday, I’m sharing with you why treating the cause and not the symptom is the approach you must take and some questions to help adopt this mentality.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why you should treat the cause, not the symptom
  • Questions to help you adopt this mentality

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have author and founder of The Worker Coach, Oliver Anwar stopping by for a fascinating discussion on how busy entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives can transform their bodies in only four hours per week. 60-hour workweeks, deadlines, emails that aren’t slowing down, and people clamoring for your attention are part of many high performers' lives.

Besides these things, you still have your social life plus relationships to maintain. This is why fitness can sometimes, and unintentionally, find itself relegated to the end of the bench. Oliver has helped 100s of busy professionals seamlessly mesh fitness with their lifestyle and is here to discuss principles from his book: Busy Professionals Fitness Handbook.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Oliver’s origin story
  • The ideal body fat percentage
  • The first step you should take when going after your fitness goal
  • Fitness KPI’S and why they matter
  • The difference between weight loss and body composition
  • The big pillars of weight training
  • The ideal amount of days to workout
  • The hierarchy of nutrition
  • Fasting and bio-individuality
  • Drinking alcohol and staying in shape
  • Staying in shape while traveling
  • Oliver’s training routine
  • And much more

Connect with Oliver:

  • Website: www.theworkercoach.com
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roanwar/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/roanwar

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Part of the human experience is dealing with obstacles and unexpected situations that are inconvenient. As an entrepreneur, on top of the typical situations that all humans go through, you’re going to have an extra set of problems uniquely tied to your lifestyle. At some juncture in time, you’ll most likely reach a period where nothing in life and business seems to be going according to plan. And this episode, I’ll share 4 principles that will help you overcome those times.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why droughts are a normal part of life
  • The small difference between an average human and a superhuman
  • The 4 principles to leverage when life gets hard, and you know it's only going to get harder
  • About the dark sides of success
  • A counter-intuitive habit that average humans use but high performers must avoid like the plague
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have journalist, author, and podcaster Florence Williams dropping by for a fascinating discussion on nature and its intimate connection to our mood and overall health. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, Slate, Mother Jones, and numerous other publications. If that isn’t enough, she’s the host of two Gracie-Award-winning Audible Original series plus the author of BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History and The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Florence’s origin story
  • Why Central Park is so magical
  • Surprising revelations from writing the Nature Fix
  • How nature makes you a better person
  • What’s the urban health penalty
  • The 3 sounds the human brain positively responds to
  • How nature is defined (and why it matters)
  • Nature and its connection to our health
  • A discussion on the 3-day effect
  • What’s forest bathing
  • The benefits of exercising in the park (backed by research)
  • An optimal dose of weekly nature exposure
  • A discussion on walking and its many benefits and meanings
  • Florence’s nature routine
  • And much more

Connect with Florence

  • Instagram: http://instagram.com/florence999
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowill
  • Website: http://www.florencewilliams.com/

Connect with Julian

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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Vision boards, gratitude journals, writing down your “why,” and a slew of other activities are frequently recommended in the self-improvement space. But what about when those activities aren’t enough? That’s when you need to channel aspects of your dark side—specifically your anti-vision. We often know we want to change and don’t like our situation, but we can’t create a clear picture of what we want. But in this same situation, we’re most likely able to rattle off everything we don’t want or don’t stand for. You can take advantage of this and leverage it.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why you should create an anti-vision

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
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We have Shanna Dickerson, Founder, and CEO of Blue Sky Luxury Travels, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on building an unmistakable ultra-luxury travel company, why we can’t put off living our dream life, and much more. Before she helped luxury travelers and businesses worldwide, including A-list clients such as Sir Richard Branson, she had a successful career in the music industry.

However, at the tender age of 30, she was already experiencing a midlife crisis, and she kept asking herself, “Is it more important to live where you want and find work, or stay where you are climbing a corporate ladder with the hopes of retiring to an amazing place when you’re 60?”

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The current state of travel
  • Shanna’s gymnastics and tennis background and how it benefits her now
  • Shanna’s origin story and “midlife” crisis
  • The continual evolution of Shanna’s business (and why pivoting is good)
  • How Blue Sky has continued to grow over the years
  • Working with the affluent and how Shanna got her initial clients
  • The various obstacles that Shanna has faced as an entrepreneur (hurricanes are one of them)
  • Rebuilding her company after Hurricane Irma & Maria swept it all away
  • Staying mentally focused and composed as things get stressful
  • Initial habits and tips to building a concierge business
  • How FB Live’s dramatically boosted Shanna’s company (and it’s due to an overlooked reason)
  • Shanna’s tv pilot
  • Shanna’s wellness routine and habits
  • And much more

Connect with Shanna

  • Shanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dickerson_shanna/
  • Blue Sky Luxury Travels: https://blueskyluxurytravels.com/
  • Blue Sky Luxury Travels Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUzkvJtwyw0IaYsrvkWHmA

Connect with Julian

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
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How long do you want to live? Not how long you think you’ll live, but what you want. The average will shrink and give an answer that they think sounds “reasonable.” The average person also thinks that an inevitable decline across the board is normal as they chronologically get older. But as a listener of this podcast, you know that we’re allergic to being average. In this edition of Mental Model Monday, I’m sharing the most important ingredient to living beyond 120.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The most important step to living beyond 120

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary strategy session: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
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We have sex coach, three-time award-winning author of five books, and entrepreneur Sienna Sinclaire dropping by for a fascinating discussion on naughtiness, building an empire, her successful Naughty Girl Clothing Shop, and living the life you truly want. Sienna has packaged travel, sex, and history into an unmistakable brand. She’s also a burlesque performer, a party planner who hosts monthly parties in Los Angeles, and someone who is truly embodying the superhuman life.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Sienna’s origin story
  • The benefits of traveling (and being on your own)
  • What does being naughty mean to Sienna (and why you should craft your own meaning)
  • How Sienna started her business and the continual evolution from it
  • How stripping helped Sienna level up (fascinating points here)
  • One of the biggest misconceptions about the naughty industry
  • Some of the biggest surprises that Sienna has seen from the people’s she’s helped
  • Obstacles and stigmas around the naughty world
  • Early challenges in business
  • Sienna’s journey to launching her clothing store
  • The power of writing down your goals and aspirations (what Sienna wrote 20 years ago is coming true now)
  • And much more

Connect with Sienna

  • Sienna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siennasinclaire/
  • Naughty Girl Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaughtygirlshop/
  • Naughty Girl Shop: https://naughtygirlshop.com
  • Sienna's site: https://www.siennasinclaire.com/
  • Naughty Living: https://naughtylifestyleguide.com/user/home.php
  • Naughty Girl's Guide to Los Angeles: https://www.amazon.com/Naughty-Girls-Guide-Los-Angeles/dp/0985212306

Connect with Julian

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
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Our bodies need a steady supply of vitamins, minerals, and many other nutrients for optimal health. It can be challenging to get the necessary amounts in. Combine various other factors such as genetics, and this becomes even more difficult. In today's episode, I'm sharing one critical mistake that many people make when it comes to their supplement regimen.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The most common mistake people make with their supplement regimen
  • And much more

Connect with Julian:

  • Book a complimentary strategy session: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
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Many have struggled to maintain their weight during the pandemic. Besides maintaining their weight, entrepreneurs still have a business to run and this year has most likely presented some unique challenges. The pandemic is a stressor to not only your business but also your health and life. While most people are anchored down and just waiting for it to pass over, this isn't something that high performers can afford to do. It's the coronavirus now, but what about the next event? And that's what this episode is all about: making your life and health pandemic proof.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 3 key habits to pandemic proofing yourself
  • And much more

Connect with Julian

  • Book a complimentary strategy session: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have L. Scott Ferguson dropping by to discuss leveling up your life, no matter the circumstances. Scott’s story was highly sought after by people in the entertainment business due to the many twists and turns. Scott’s the host of the Time To Shine Today Podcast, where the mission is to Not have ANYONE feel like they have NO-ONE. Scott also has a successful real estate practice and is a veteran of the United States Navy with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia in the early to mid-1990s.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Scott’s origin story (which has many twists & turns)
  • How Scott’s military career helped him
  • The book that turned Scott’s life around
  • How Scott reinvented himself after hitting bottom
  • How to mentally get yourself in a mode of giving & serving during the toughest of times (major insight dropped here)
  • Why people struggle with receiving (and the fear of success)
  • How to start building up your tribe right now no matter your situation
  • How to shift your mindset to thrive in a time when others are faltering and giving up
  • About Scott’s podcast: Time To Shine Today and the ambitious vision behind
  • What do success and failure mean to Scott
  • Scott’s 3 keys to becoming a superhuman entrepreneur (major jewels dropped here)
  • And much more

Connect with Scott

  • Scott's LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ask4ferguson
  • Time To Shine Today Podcast —https://www.timetoshinetoday.com/podcast

Connect with Julian

  • Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

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We have Rachel Marshall (Chief Financial Educator & Co-Founder) and Bruce Wehner (Chief Cash Flow Strategist & Lead Advisor) of the Money Advantage Team stopping by for a fascinating discussion on wealth building. This isn’t just any run-of-the-mill wealth-building episode. Rachel and Bruce discuss building financial freedom by leveraging privatized banking and various cash flow strategies.

Lastly, you’re probably thinking: Life Insurance…really? Trust me; this isn't the type of life insurance that you’re thinking of. Even better, all of this benefits your life, health, and business. This episode was just the tip of the iceberg on the many possibilities that you can use here, so you’ll definitely want to check out their website and podcast after listening to this episode.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Rachel’s & Bruce’s origin story
  • Habits of the wealthy
  • What’s privatized banking (and how it can help your health and business)
  • Why the standard way of thinking applied to wealth building isn’t likely to bring you the results you desire
  • Why solely focusing on income isn’t enough (hello Parkinson’s Law)
  • What is Whole Life Insurance (and what are some of its unique benefits)
  • Leveraging your insurance to help your business or investments
  • How to go about getting started with Whole Life Insurance and building from there
  • And much more

Connect with Rachel, Bruce, & The Money Advantage team

  • Website: https://themoneyadvantage.com/
  • Free Guide —Privatized Banking Strategies
  • Privatized Banking Secrets Course: https://privatizedbankingsecrets.com/course
  • Listen to The Money Advantage podcast: https://themoneyadvantage.com/subscribe-to-podcast/
  • If you directly want to talk with someone, book an introductory call with their team today: https://themoneyadvantage.com/calendar/
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  • Book an introductory health optimization strategy call

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We're almost one year into the coronavirus pandemic. During this time, there's been increased isolation, binge-watching, comfort eating, stress, and of course, navigating your business through these turbulent times. Many have packed on some extra pounds. Many have gotten out-of-shape. Many have contracted and let the circumstances of the world suffocate their ambition.  And in today's episode, I'm diving into 3 pivotal habits that entrepreneurs must equip themselves with to successfully navigate life, business, the pandemic, and of course, eradicating their "Quarantine 15."

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • A principle shared with me years ago to help you thrive in today's world
  • An alternate way of looking at stress
  • 3 habits to shed your pandemic pounds
  • 4 key pillars to consider when managing your energy
  • And much, much more

Work with Julian inside one of the Superhuman Programs

  • Book a private consultation

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Genetic tests are becoming more and more popular. And with that popularity comes many options to the marketplace and many more opportunities to become confused. In this episode, I discuss why not all genetic tests are equal, plus key factors to consider when choosing a genetic test. Lastly, I'll share why I'm not a fan of direct-to-consumer tests because of one big reason.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Why not all consumer-based genetic tests are the same
  • The unintentional but powerful downside people encounter with direct to consumer test
  • Why genetic data alone isn't enough
  • And much, much more

Resources and videos mentioned

  • Youtube video: What is epigenetics

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We have Michael James, founder of Frederick Benjamin Grooming, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on creating a product from nothing and then getting it out to the market, and then adding more products while staying sane and emotionally stable.

For years, Michael James watched Black men lose hope in the grooming department. They felt powerless fighting their dry scalps, unsightly razor bumps and held on to the belief that harmful, ineffective chemicals were their only option. So, Michael set out to find a better way. Inspired by his grandfather's legacy—the original Frederick Benjamin —Michael developed a regimen of products to help every man sculpt his best self, no matter his style. Man or woman, this is a great conversation that represents the essence of entrepreneurship.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Michael’s origin story and lessons from childhood
  • About whether it’s better to love to win or hate to lose more
  • Michael’s professional background that led to Frederick Benjamin
  • Michael’s mindset and initial hurdles to starting Frederick Benjamin
  • How Michael emotionally handled the uncertainty of launching a company
  • Advice for entrepreneurs on introducing a new product or service to the marketplace
  • Common mistakes that entrepreneurs make
  • Getting your first few customers
  • Why now is the time to be ramping up instead of pulling back
  • How Michael is managing life, family, and his own wellbeing
  • And much more

Connect with Michael

  • Frederick Benjamin’s website
  • Michael & Frederick Benjamin's Instagram

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  • Book a free health optimization overhaul session

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The viewpoint of fitness from the general population is just trying to look good naked and burning some fat. However, for the entrepreneur, cognitive fitness is paramount as well.  You have to be mentally sharp every day because a lot is riding on your everyday decisions. While mapping your brain along with other tech-oriented solutions are great, you don't have to wait for those to forge a smarter and stronger brain. You can start today.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 5 simple and unconventional ways to immediately bolster your brain

Superhuman Insider

  • A private newsletter for top performers

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  • Book a private consultation

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We have Avrum Elmakis, serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder, and CEO of CLMBR stopping by for a fascinating discussion on innovating the connected fitness category along with navigating business during a pandemic. CLMBR is a connected vertical climbing machine that offers a unique combination of high-intensity cardio, resistance strength training, and connected technology. CLMBR has already landed big-time investors such as Jay-Z, Pitbull, and Novak Djokovic.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Avrum’s origin story
  • Key lessons and insights from Avrum’s first jobs
  • What Avrum looks for when it comes to investing in businesses
  • Key ingredients to starting a successful business
  • The origins and motivations for CLMBR
  • How to introduce a service or product that isn’t common to the market
  • How Avrum got Jay-Z and many other entertainers and influencers on board with CLMBR
  • How Avrum built a successful business during the financial recession (and is using those tools to build one during the current pandemic)
  • How to navigate (and grow) your business during a pandemic
  • Advice on how to stay mentally and emotionally locked-in during today’s times
  • How Avrum approaches his health and well being
  • And much more

Connect with Avrum

  • CLMBR’s website
  • Avrum's LinkedIn

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  • Book a private consultation

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We have Mike Morini, CEO of WorkForce Software, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on leading and growing your company during this unique era of uncertainty, the state of the world, wellness, plus a brief discussion about playing professional football, and much more. Mike is a 30-year software veteran experienced in growing and scaling enterprise software companies. He has helped shape and guide multiple fast-growth companies in the cloud arena with an extensive background building out global cloud-based platforms. Before joining WorkForce Software, Mike was previously in CEO and COO positions at SAP, Aria Systems, OutlookSoft, InterWorld, and Verbind.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Mike’s brief stint with professional football
  • Mike’s upbringing
  • Mike’s early days in business and lessons learned from that
  • The mindset around taking risks
  • The parallels between athletics and being an executive
  • The keys to WorkForce Software’s growth during Mike’s time
  • How to pivot your company strategy on the fly (massively important during these current times)
  • Key traits that are needed for business success in 2021 and beyond
  • An underutilized skill that most CEO’s don’t have
  • Keeping excellent communication when you’re forced to work remotely
  • How Mike maintains his personal well being and sanity
  • And much more

Connect with Mike

  • WorkForce Software’s website
  • Mike's Twitter

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  • Book a private consultation

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We have Hellah Sidibe, better known as HellahGood stopping by for a fascinating conversation on reinventing yourself and running. Hellah is a former pro football player, athlete, and youtube star. Hellah ran for three years consecutively and is now planning to run across the United States. Hellah wasn't someone who initially loved to run. Instead, he's someone who became addicted to it, and more importantly, someone who found themselves while racking up those miles.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • About the concept and misconceptions of “aging”
  • Hellah’s journey from Mali to the U.S.
  • How soccer helped forge Hellah’s mindset
  • How a plant-based diet helped Hellah transform
  • How Hellah got involved with running
  • About Hellah running every day for 3 years and the many benefits from it
  • How Hellah’s Youtube channel got started
  • How to get started with running (and why the 365 challenge can be for you)
  • How Hellah approaches his recovery
  • Hellah's approach to training
  • About Hellah’s goal of running across the U.S.
  • And much, much more

Connect with Hellah

  • Hellah's Youtube Channel
  • Hellah's Instagram
  • Hellah's Twitter

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  • Book a private consultation

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With all the doom and gloom in the world, it seems as though everywhere we turn, there’s one crisis or another. Being informed is good, but consuming a steady diet of bad news takes a toll on your energy, relationship, business, health, and even how you age. But, no need to fret. There's a simple action that counteracts all of this: gratitude. Gratitude is much more than some sentimental thing. And in today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the science of gratitude and its effect on your heart, immune system, and how you age.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • About the state of the world today and how it's suffocating your potential
  • Gratitude 1.0 and what it is
  • Gratitude 2.0 and what it is
  • How gratitude is scientifically measured and the surprising research behind it
  • Gratitude and its effect on your heart and immune system
  • How to alter your mental state
  • About the connection between your prefrontal cortex and depression
  • 4 Benefits of gratitude 2.0
  • How to start leveraging gratitude in your daily life
  • Much much more

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It's the year you finally match your physical success to your financial success. You got your nutrition and exercise plan, but have you answered the 3 critical questions to know if you're actually serious about transforming your body and life? In today's episode, I'm sharing those 3 critical 3 questions that the majority of people overlook, and to no surprise, perpetually find themselves falling short of their fitness goals.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 3 questions to know if you're truly serious about your health and fitness goals

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  • A private newsletter for top performers

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  • Book a private consultation

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If you’re serious about truly matching your physical success to your financial success this year, you must place more time on the strategy aspect of things. Just doing a bunch of random things isn't going to deliver the energy, body, or health you want. In today's episode, I'm discussing 3 critical factors that you need to equip yourself with this year to survive the many distractions that 2021 is likely to present.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 3 keys to ensure you keep the weight off for good

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How can you make 2021 a game-changing year when it comes to your health, energy, performance, and physique? Sure, there's nutrition, sleep, and adopting a solid training program. That's health 101. Those are the basics that the average person has to work on. You're not average. If you're looking to make 2021 a superhuman year, no matter what's going on in the world, adopt these 3 habits that I'm sharing in today's episode.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • How society goes about setting goals
  • Why most people fall off within the first 4 weeks
  • The 3 habits you need to master to handle this upcoming year
  • And much more

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We have Anthony Moore, author, coach, speaker, and top-performing writer stopping by for a fascinating discussion on building your dream life and career while staying sane. Before he was a top 100 writer on Medium with bylines at many of the world's top publications plus an author of multiple books, Anthony was living anything, but an extraordinary life. In this episode, we'll dive into Anthony's story plus insights on taking the leap to living the life that you dream about before going to sleep at night. We're entering a new year and rather it's writing, business or a fitness goal—the insights shared in this episode will help you get off on the right foot.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • John’s morning routine along with his overall wellness routine
  • The value that John sees in Crossfit
  • John’s origin story and how that shaped him into who he is today
  • John’s impetus to start RSI Security
  • John’s initial insights and development as an entrepreneur
  • What he enjoys most about what he does
  • John’s lessons on building up a team and culture
  • Something John wish people knew more about concerning cybersecurity (and this can affect your mental health)
  • The future of cybersecurity (and if you look underneath the hood, you’ll see its connection to your personal well-being)
  • Advice to entrepreneurs right now dealing with a lot of uncertainty around their business (and life)
  • And much more

Connect with Anthony

  • Anthony's website: https://anthonymoore.co/
  • Anthony's writing on Medium: https://anthony-moore.medium.com/
  • Anthony's book: What Extraordinary People Know
  • Anthony's book: Wealthy Writers: How To Go Viral, Get Followers, and Get Rich Writing

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In part II of this introductory series discussing why we age, I'm sharing the remaining 5 hallmarks of aging, along with some interventions to turn the pendulum back in the right direction of being a superhuman entrepreneur. 60+ years of optimal health, energy, productivity, and impact isn't a pipedream any longer. But it will stay a fantasy unless you under what you're going up against, and this episode will do that.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The last 2 categories within the hallmarks of aging
  • A discussion of the remaining 5 hallmarks and what to do about them
  • Why a systems mentality is even more important when it comes to longevity
  • And much more

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If you're anything like me, you have plans for an extra 60+ years of optimal health, energy, productivity, and impact. In today's episode of this two-part series, I'm introducing the nine reasons why you age, along with explaining some interventions to make society's definition of aging irrelevant and ancient. Aging, first and foremost, starts with the mind, and after that, it's optimizing to the best of our abilities these 9 hallmarks.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • How society views aging
  • The hallmarks of aging
  • The different categories of the hallmarks of aging
  • A discussion of 4 hallmarks and what to do about them
  • And much more

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In this new segment, I'm riffing on a subject and keeping it under 10 minutes. I'm getting straight to the point and leaving you with some actions to take to immediately improve your body, brain, and life. And in today's episode, I'm discussing common misconceptions about improving your sleep. They sound good on the surface, but underneath the hood, it's not as ideal.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 3 overlooked mistakes that people make with their sleep

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The way you think and treat food starts in your childhood. And if left unattended to, you'll forever be on a roller coaster with your health and fitness. Perhaps you've never thought about the connection between childhood and adulthood as far as nutrition is concerned, but in today's episode, I'll share 4 insights around your childhood behaviors. I have a vision for the future where entrepreneurs and elite professionals have an extra 60+ years of optimal health, energy, and productivity so they can positively impact the world even more. However, this isn't possible unless you upgrade the internal software guiding your daily decisions.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The connection your hypothalamus has to your eating behaviors
  • The 4 childhood behaviors that can sabotage your weight loss and longevity goals
  • Examples and solutions for each of the 4 childhood behaviors
  • And more

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We have Dr. Melissa Petersen, an author, speaker, epigenetic longevity expert, and founder of Longevity Life Hub. She also has a crazy interesting background which included a journey into the world of professional wrestling where she was a wrestling personality. Dr. Melissa has over 20 years of experience in the wellness industry plus great energy and a flow that you'll immediately notice. And in today's episode, it's essentially a masterclass on stress. Not just stress as you're typically used to hearing it, but stress from an epigenetic and longevity standpoint for the high performing entrepreneur. Grab a pen and a pad as lots of jewels are dropped in this episode to further propel you on the journey to being a superhuman entrepreneur.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Insights and lessons learned from an unexpected 2020
  • Melissa’s previous life in professional wrestling, and the benefits from that
  • Stress as a tool to leverage (and why you should say “yes to it)
  • The 3 categories of stress
  • Stress and the various hormones connected to it
  • How stress and longevity are connected (epigenetics is discussed here)
  • How stress and your mindset are connected
  • Opportunities and methods to improve how you handle stress
  • Stress and recovery (and some beneficial nutrients)
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Melissa

  • Longevity Life Hub: http://www.longevitylifehub.com/
  • Code of Longevity book: http://codesoflongevity.com/
  • Dr. Melissa's personal website: https://docmelissa.com/

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We have John Shin, Founder & Managing Director of RSI Security, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on cybersecurity, fitness, and growing his company. John is a man of great insights and many talents, one of which is playing the saxophone. At first glance, cybersecurity may seem distant from health, but as you know the philosophy around here, everything is a potential input to the human system that can be a plus or minus. Besides a little talk on cybersecurity, we also discuss fitness, building up a team, and managing your sanity during times of uncertainty. Besides contributing to Forbes, John is also the author of multiple research papers for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and others.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • John’s morning routine along with his overall wellness routine
  • The value that John sees in Crossfit
  • John’s origin story and how that shaped him into who he is today
  • John’s impetus to start RSI Security
  • John’s initial insights and development as an entrepreneur
  • What he enjoys most about what he does
  • John’s lessons on building up a team and culture
  • Something John wish people knew more about concerning cybersecurity (and this can affect your mental health)
  • The future of cybersecurity (and if you look underneath the hood, you’ll see its connection to your personal well-being)
  • Advice to entrepreneurs right now dealing with a lot of uncertainty around their business (and life)
  • And much more

Connect with John & RSI

  • Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-s-504a02140
  • RSI Security: https://www.rsisecurity.com/

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Dr. Seuss wrote his 46 books for children, but adults can learn a lot from his teachings as they embark on the path to optimal health, youthful longevity, and living the good life. In this episode, I'm going to share 6 simple, but yet, powerful lessons from my favorite Dr. Seuss book that will not only bring back those good childhood memories but also practical lessons to help you become superhuman.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • A brief talk on why we need a little light-heartedness right now
  • Why this Dr. Seuss book is special to me
  • The 6 lessons from Dr. Seuss that'll teach you about longevity, health optimization, and precision performance.
  • And more

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We have Amy Andersen, founder, and CEO of Linx Dating, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on dating as an entrepreneur and high net worth individual, along with diving into her story of becoming one of the world's most exclusive matchmakers. Amy has established herself as the premier matchmaker in Silicon Valley and beyond now. Besides tech execs, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals, Amy's helped celebrities and even royalty. Lastly, Amy has a great business mind and shares insights that many entrepreneurs can apply to their businesses.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • 1 to 2 lessons from childhood that shaped Amy into who she is today
  • Some of the more “extreme” ways that Amy has matched her clients with their dream partner
  • The value of taking “risks”
  • Amy’s transition from financial analysts to a global matchmaker
  • Amy’s path to being an international success and working with influential people
  • Forging a healthy mindset & perspective to persevere during the early days of your business
  • How to go about building your network
  • Amy’s company Linx and the typical process for a client there
  • Some struggles that high-net-worth and high performing individuals have with dating
  • Dating during COVID (and what some of Amy’s clients are doing)
  • Amy’s non-negotiable wellness habits
  • And much more

Connect with Amy

  • Linx Dating: https://www.linxdating.com/
  • Email Amy: amy@linxdating.com

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Becoming superhuman at life and business and crushing the standard notion of aging begins in your mind. I know, it's not what you were expecting. In this episode, I'm going to share a simple, but yet, powerful mental model that will help promote healthy aging along with improving your performance.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • The difference between how the masses approach their health compared to the elite
  • The biggest obstacle to living beyond 120
  • The 1 mental model to improving your performance and longevity
  • And more

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We have Lauren Pufpaf, Co-founder & COO of Feed.Fm, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on how music and fitness are intimately connected along with life as an entrepreneur and DJ. Everywhere you turn, music is there, molding our emotions for the moment. Lauren is a house music DJ with over 20 years of experience, appearing in cities all over the world. She meshes a passion for music (and a vinyl collection) with 15 years of proven success building emerging startups into lasting brands. Before co-founding Feed.fm, Lauren held executive leadership positions at companies including Styleseat, Blurb, Current.TV, and LiquidSpace.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

  • Lauren’s life as a DJ and what initially got her interested in it
  • Lauren’s background and the surprising lessons from being in the marching band
  • Feed.Fm's origin story
  • The evolution and process for finding your sweet spot in the market
  • About maintaining your mental health and sanity while building your company
  • The benefits of having co-founders
  • How music impacts your fitness
  • How Feed.Fm measures the effectiveness of music
  • Lauren’s biggest challenge at the moment (and I’m sure you can relate)
  • A framework for making decisions and knowing if something is a good opportunity
  • How to go about building a team
  • The unique challenges of being a female entrepreneur
  • The vision for Feed.Fm in the coming future
  • Lessons and insights gained during the lockdown
  • About juggling motherhood and personal well being on top of being an entrepreneur
  • A discussion on music and Marvin Gaye (you know this put a smile on my face)
  • And much more

Connect with Lauren & Feed.Fm

  • Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpufpaf/
  • Lauren's Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/laurenli01/
  • Feed.fm website: https://feed.fm/
  • (Blog article) Helping the Heart Find its Rhythm: https://blog.feed.fm/helping-the-heart-find-its-rhythm
  • (Blog article) How Music can help with Dementia: https://blog.feed.fm/how-music-can-help-with-dementia

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The majority of people give very little thought to their breathing. But today's guest, world-class breathing expert Patrick McKeown is stopping by for a fascinating discussion around breathing and why one of the biggest obstacles to better cognitive and physical health along with business performance is how we breathe. The human face is getting smaller, and the breath is getting faster. And this isn't an ideal scenario. This is one of the many mind-blowing facts that Patrick is sharing. Patricks is the author of “The Oxygen Advantage" + many more books. This episode is jam-packed with practical tips that will immediately help you further your superhuman journey.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • How Patrick got involved and became an expert in breathing
  • 1 simple way to assess the quality of your sleep each morning
  • The basics of breathing and how to immediately improve your breathing
  • The downsides of over-breathing
  • Anxiety, stress, and weight loss connection to the way you breathe
  • The connection between mouth breathing as a child and jaw development
  • Why improper breathing is reducing your athletic and business performance
  • How to increase your HRV through simple breathing exercises
  • The measures of a good leader (highly applicable in today’s business climate)
  • How to assess your breathing by measuring your BOLT Score (The Body Oxygen Level Test)
  • The beginning steps to building a high performing brain
  • Why you’ll want to avoid extractions for orthodontics and never get retractions
  • How to go about exercising and retraining yourself to breathe properly (the same techniques various high performing athletes have used)
  • About face masks and how it affects your breathing
  • And much more

Connect with Patrick

  • For children — Free Buteyko Children's Breathing Program
  • Free 20 minute routine — Free Guided Breathing Exercises with Relaxation
  • Breathing during exercise — Nasal Breathing During Exercise
  • Website – Buteyko Clinic
  • Mouth tape to use — Myotape
  • Sportsmask — Sportsmask
  • Book — The Oxygen Advantage
  • Youtube — Oxygen Advantage
  • Measure BOLT Score — The Body Oxygen Level Test
  • Instagram — Follow Patrick on Instagram
  • Facebook — Follow Patrick on Facebook

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We have Luba Mason stopping by for a fascinating discussion on creating your own musical genre, her journey which many entrepreneurs will appreciate, building up the courage muscle inside the music industry, and staying healthy. Luba possesses a myriad of talents. She's been successful on Broadway, is rising in Hollywood, and has multiple albums including her brand new one 'Triangle'. Luba's voice has been described as “A voice as big and rich as a star-filled night sky.” There's a high likelihood you won't be stepping into the recording studio soon, but that doesn't mean you can't extract lessons from it and then apply it to your life. I really enjoyed this interview, and I think you will as well.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • Luba's lessons and insights during the pandemic
  • Luba’s background
  • Luba’s journey to Broadway
  • The realities of show business
  • The difference between Broadway and Hollywood
  • Why you should take risks
  • Where Luba gets her inspiration to create
  • The impetus behind creating an entirely new musical genre called ‘Mixtura’ (it’s a very good entrepreneurial lesson as well)
  • What it's like being in a relationship with another artist and actor
  • About Luba's new album ‘Triangle’ and the basis for it
  • Luba's process for deciding which songs to include on 'Triangle'
  • The powerhouses working with Luba on 'Triangle'
  • What Luba wishes she known before entering the industry
  • How Luba maintains her health and wellbeing
  • And much more

Connect with Luba and get a copy of Triangle

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luba_mason/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lubamasonmusic/
  • Get a copy of Triangle available at all major outlets: https://orcd.co/nrabdr
  • Luba's website: https://www.lubamason.com/

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Becoming superhuman at life and business doesn't make you immune to experiencing some droughts and dips with your mood, your business, and your health. What separates the superhumans from the average humans is their ability to quickly rebound from this state of mind. In this episode, I'm sharing with you 5 simple questions to help you become "unstuck" with your health and fitness. This process will also help you become "unstuck" in many other facets of your life as well. While these questions are conceptually simple, very few actually apply it. Learning how to rebound and get back momentum is a key factor in sustaining high performance. 

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What if everything you were taught about being a man was wrong? We have Board-Certified Urologist, Author, and Men's Health Expert, Dr. Tracy Gapin stopping by for a fascinating discussion on all things men's health-related. Specializing in precision medicine, Dr. Gapin incorporates epigenetic coaching, hormone optimization, peptide therapy, state-of-the-art biometric monitoring, and much more to provide men a personalized path to optimizing their health and performance. Dr. Gapin shares some startling facts in this episode, including how at the current rate we're going, the entire male population will be sterile and impotent in twenty years.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • Dr. Gapin’s biggest lessons and insights from the pandemic
  • Dr. Gapin’s background and his impetus for getting into medicine (specifically helping men)
  • Some startling stats around COVID and people’s general well being
  • Metabolic health and its importance
  • Male 1.0 vs. Male 2.0
  • The Male 2.0 method
  • The state of today’s men and why a major wakeup call is needed
  • Why the entire male population has a high likelihood to become sterile and impotent in the next 20 years
  • How the environment plays a major role in men’s health
  • How food, cologne, shampoo, and other chemicals affect men’s hormones
  • About why not all soy is created equal
  • About aging and the many things you can do to age like a fine wine
  • Why you’re being misled in your lab reports and the truth about testosterone
  • Nutritional strategies for optimizing your health and lifespan
  • How Dr. Gapin keeps himself optimized and enhanced
  • Dr. Gapin’s supplement stack
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Gapin

  • Dr. Gapin's website: https://drtracygapin.com/
  • Get Dr. Gapin's book 'Male 2.0' for FREE: https://drtracygapin.com/limitless/
  • Dr. Gapin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/
  • Dr. Gapin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracygapin/
  • Dr. Gapin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracygapin/

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We have Aaron Houghton, serial entrepreneur and the founder of 'The Founders First System'. Being an entrepreneur is oftentimes glorified, and the dark sides are rarely discussed. Entrepreneurs are 2x more likely to have depression, 3x more likely for substance abuse problems, 6x more likely for ADHD, and 11x more likely for bipolar disorders. In this episode, Aaron is dropping wisdom from being an entrepreneur since the age of 17. You're going to learn some life habits that will build resilience as you build your company along with a discussion on the importance of your non-work identity.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • Why Aaron’s business exit of over $150 million didn’t deliver “happiness”
  • Aaron’s wake up moment and panic attack that changed everything
  • Aaron’s backstory and where his entrepreneurial itch began
  • Founders First System’s origin
  • The importance of your non-work identity
  • Why entrepreneurs struggle to connect health and business with each other
  • The short term beneficial entrepreneurial habits that become long term detriments
  • Using metrics to track your mental health
  • How to achieve sustained peak performance
  • Advice to entrepreneurs during these weird and highly uncertain times (or any other times of uncertainty)
  • Aaron’s mental health and fitness routine
  • And much more

Connect with Aaron Houghton

  • Join the Founders First Community: https://community.foundersfirstsystem.com/
  • Check out the Founders First Manifesto
  • Founder First website: https://www.foundersfirstsystem.com/
  • Founders First App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/founders-first-community/id1509578010
  • Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhoughton/

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We have Dr. LaReesa Ferdinand, a board-certified OB/GYN, women's hormonal health expert, and the Chief Executive Wellness Coach/Consultant of The Estrogen Doctor Company, LLC stopping by for a discussion on creating the future female. To help accomplish this mission of creating woman 2.0, Dr. LaReesa applies antiaging protocols that are at the forefront of medicine, metabolic and nutritional medicine, and epigenetics amongst many other modalities. Safe to say, she isn't your average doctor. Be prepared to get some jewels dropped on you.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • Dr. LaReesa’s background and impetus for getting into medicine
  • Why it’s time to look beyond traditional medicine
  • What is Precision Medicine (and why is it useful)
  • Discussing female 1.0 vs. female 2.0
  • How to start the journey toward becoming female 2.0
  • Dr. LaReesa’s wake up call with health optimization
  • Some of the more common, but not as mentioned issues around women’s health
  • The typical cycle of life and health for women as they age (and what to do about it)
  • Why is estrogen so important (hint: it’s more than you think)
  • Epigenetics and conception
  • The 4 building blocks to women’s health (aka “The 4 D’s”)
  • The diet that Dr. LaReesa’s a big fan of
  • A way to help make big decisions in life
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. LaReesa

  • Schedule a call with Dr. LaReesa if you're a busy working woman looking to help improve your hormone balance and lighten the load through perimenopause and beyond: https://calendly.com/drlareesa/discovery-call
  • Dr. LaReesa's website: www.drlareesa.com
  • Dr. LaReesa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEstrogenDoctor/
  • Dr. LaReesa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlareesa/
  • Dr. LaReesa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/LaReesaFerdinandMD/

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We have Ryan Lester, a Precision Performance Medicine Clinician, and an Epigenetic Coach stopping by for a fascinating discussion on building a resilient and thriving human system. Ryan has been a Physician Assistant for over a decade and is at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of health optimization and human longevity. Ryan is a treasure-trove of knowledge and someone who has taught me a lot and is sure to drop a few jewels on you during this conversation. We dive into the fundamentals of health and also explore some of the more precise (and some would call advanced) ways of optimizing your human system.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • How Ryan is handling quarantine life + how he (and his clients) adjusted
  • A counter-intuitive way of looking at the pandemic
  • Ryan’s background and reasoning for getting into medicine
  • Some of the challenges that Ryan is seeing from his clients during these current times
  • The many forms that stress can appear in (and why it’s beneficial at times)
  • Various technologies used to monitor your stress, cognition, and nervous system
  • Recommended wearables to use
  • Misconception about breathing (and why it’s important to reverse this notion)
  • How to improve your breathing starting today
  • Foundational supplements to consider
  • And much more

Connect with Ryan

  • Ryan's website: www.elevatewithryan.com
  • Apeiron Center: https://apeironzoh.com/
  • Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanlesterapeironaustin/

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We have Phil Daru stopping by for a discussion on how to approach your training as if your MMA athlete along with sharing his story of building a successful business. Phil has worked with some of the most elite athletes and fighters in the world such as: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Jr. Dos Santos, King Mo Lawal, Tecia Torres, Colby Covington, and many more. There's a high likelihood you won't be stepping into the octagon soon, but that doesn't mean you can't look like you could (or at least take the numerous lessons from it).

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • Phil’s backstory
  • How Phil juggles managing his fighters, his business, and his family
  • Phil’s daily routine
  • Business lessons Phil has learned
  • Why relationships are our most valuable currency in life and business
  • How Phil gets the trust and “buy-in” with his athletes (and it’s directly transferable to your business and personal relationships)
  • What separates the good fighters from the elite fighters (it’s the same principles with entrepreneurs)
  • His training philosophy and how he has to keep other lifestyle factors in mind (a perfect example of systems thinking)
  • How Phil would train a typical entrepreneur
  • Recovery methods for today’s athlete (and entrepreneur)
  • And more

Connect with Phil

  • Daru Strong: https://www.darustrong.com/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaruStrong
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darustrong/
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDaruDiet/featured

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We have John Sonmez, founder of Bulldog Mindset stopping by for a fascinating discussion on breaking free of self-imposed limitations, escaping the dreaded land of the middle, retiring at 33, and the unexpected turns that came after that. Many entrepreneurs (and those looking to become entrepreneurs) most often have the dream scenario on repeat in their head: six-pack abs, dating the hottest models, building a multi-million dollar business, traveling the world in luxury, and in general, living life on your terms. Is this possible?

Absolutely. But not without putting in the work. Specifically adopting a bulldog mindset as John has done. John shared gem after gem in this episode, and opened some new ways of thinking in terms of how we go about our "goals." Becoming superhuman starts in our mind and this episode will put you on the fast track.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • John’s origin story and his wake up call
  • 2 quotes that summarize John’s philosophy toward life
  • How to escape mediocrity when things aren’t so good, but yet, aren’t so bad
  • John’s transformation from a shy and nerdy programmer who wears a size 46 to someone with a world-class body
  • How John retiring at 33 wasn’t all that it was cracked up to be (this will surprise some)
  • The major mistake that most people make when setting goals
  • John’s advice on finding your purpose
  • How applications in software development can make you a better entrepreneur, and take control of your fitness
  • What led John to start Bulldog Mindset
  • The traits of John's most successful clients
  • Why John doesn’t like the traditional way that goals are set, and what’s a better solution
  • Why you need to do things that you hate
  • Plus much more

Connect with John

  • John's free bulldog quiz to see where you stand: bulldog.me
  • John's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BulldogMindset/
  • Apply for coaching with John: https://bulldogmindset.com/coaching/
  • John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bulldogmindset/

Work with Julian

  • Book a private consultation

Connect with Julian

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii

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We have Joe Heitzeberg, CEO and co-founder of Crowd Cow, stopping by for a fascinating discussion about the meat commodity industry and leading a company. Crowd Cow is a company offering the most comprehensive assortment of local, sustainable, and premium meat and seafood direct from the producer, delivered to your door. Meat, and in general, the food we eat is something we take for granted. However, there's a large ecosystem of people (and the environment) that's being affected—and not to mention our health. In today's episode, we go over this along with a slew of other topics surrounding this area of focus.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • Joe's origin story
  • Why meat isn't just about your health—there's a much bigger picture
  • Where the quality of your meat is from
  • What they aren't telling you about the wild-caught vs. farm-raised salmon discussion
  • How to determine if your farm-raised salmon is ok
  • The problem with the commodity meat system
  • Initial hurdles to changing our relationship with the standard meat and food system
  • Initial difficulties with starting Crowd Cow
  • How Crowd Cow uniquely packages and sends their food
  • How they offset greenhouse gases
  • Advice for entrepreneurs during challenging times
  • How Joe and Crowd Cow have adapted to the changing times
  • The decision process for bringing on different cuts and meats (this is transferable to your business)
  • How Joe maintains his well-being
  • What's Joe's definition of success
  • Plus much more

Connect with Joe and Crowd Cow

  • Crowd Cow: https://www.crowdcow.com/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/jheitzeb
  • Joe's book: Craft Beef: A Revolution of Small Farms and Big Flavors

Work with Julian

  • Book a private consultation

Connect with Julian

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii

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In the sixth and final installment of the "Weight Loss for Busy Entrepreneurs" series, I'm sharing with you a pivotal concept that if not utilized, can cause you to fall short of your fitness goals. This concept I'm talking about is implementing and utilizing the "intangibles." Often times, people use the scale as their barometer of progress. But the scale won't see progress immediately and this leaves you vulnerable to questioning your plan and eventually abandoning it. In this episode, I'm sharing a more effective manner on how to go about assessing your progress.

In today's episode, you learn:

  • Why your weight fluctuates
  • How much fat you can expect to lose weekly
  • What are the intangibles of fitness
  • 5 signs you're making progress despite what the scale says
  • And much more

Work with Julian

  • Book a private consultation

Connect with Julian

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii

Extra resources

  • Get your WHOOP device and get the first month free

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As Steve Jobs states: “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” And in the fifth installment of the 6-part "Weight Loss for Busy Entrepreneurs" series, I'm sharing with you a comprehensive approach for how to go about your workouts. Most people approach their training randomly and just do a bunch of "stuff" and then wonder why they look the same (or even worse) a year later. You know how to layout a weight loss campaign. Now it's time to learn how to approach your workouts.

In today's episode, you learn:

  • The philosophy behind effective and efficient training programs
  • The 5 essential steps to creating world-class workouts
  • Examples of highly effective workouts that help you build muscle, lose fat, and boost your performance
  • 5 principles to keep in mind as you go about your workouts
  • And much more

Work with Julian

  • Book a private consultation

Connect with Julian

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii

Extra resources

  • An Architectural Blueprint to Designing World-Class Workouts (written form of the episode to follow along and revisit)

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In the fourth installment of the 6-part "Weight Loss for Busy Entrepreneurs" series, I'm sharing with you, 5 tiny, but highly effective habits that entrepreneurs must include in their health optimization plan. Between running a business, along with juggling the many pieces in your personal life, many entrepreneurs end up sacrificing their health for profits. After today's episode, you'll be equipped with habits that will help you automate your health and seamlessly merge your health with your business life.

Work with Julian

  • Book a private consultation

Connect with Julian

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii

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In the third installment of the 6-part "Weight Loss for Busy Entrepreneurs" series, I'm sharing with you an 11 step process to creating presentable and highly effective weight loss goals. Plus, I'm sharing with you the 7 ingredients to creating a successful weight loss campaign. Most people approach their goals with randomness and rely on hope as their strategy. Not you. Knowing is valuable, but the actual application comes from getting strategic. After today's episode, you'll be well on your way to optimizing your health without the guesswork.

Work with Julian

  • Book a private consultation

Connect with Julian

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii

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In the second installment of the 6-part  "Weight Loss for Busy Entrepreneurs" series, I'm sharing with you 7 of the most popular reasons that are causing your weight gain and frustrations. Yes, calories matter. Yes, activity is important. But those are only the imminent issues to focus on. However, to automate your health and ensure long-term success with your weight and health, a systems approach is required. And that starts with understanding the entire picture of what's causing you to gain weight.

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This is the first installment of a 6-part series, where I will be teaching you how to truly lose that stubborn weight, keep it off, and execute with sophistication and swagger. You know the benefits of having an optimized body from a physical and surface-level standpoint. But you may not know the connection that your weight has with your business. You've been inundated with lame, fluffy, and outdated advice that isn't rooted in reality. 

As an entrepreneur, you have a unique lifestyle and psychological makeup that must be factored in for successful weight loss. Your frustration ends today. I'm sharing with you the mindset and initial framework behind truly transforming your body. Besides laying down the foundation, I'm also sharing 6 sneaky excuses that you'll need to be aware of to build a superhuman body and brain.

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You can have the best nutritional plan with the most optimal workouts programmed, but it's all for naught if your emotions aren't under control. Today's freestyle Friday inspiration came from the movie New Jack City. Specifically, a line shared by Nino Brown. While it's not close to being used from a health standpoint in the movie, these 5 magic words sum up the number 1 rule to becoming superhuman.

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Want to finally achieve your health and performance goals? Be prepared to face these 4 uncomfortable truths. No matter your goals, there are some harsh realities and truths that you'll have to embrace. When you don't accept these truths, not only does your health suffer, but your levels of happiness and fulfillment plummet as well. In this episode, I'm covering these uncomfortable truths along with equipping you with the necessary mindset to handle each one. Tune in and level up your body, brain, and business.

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Whether it's building a high performing body or a high performing company, it all starts with your mission. And my guest today, Matt Wan, Founder, and CEO at Momentous, is on a mission to change the supplement industry. Momentous is a sports nutrition startup dedicated to creating no-compromise products and tools that support the continuous improvement of personal performance. Matt co-founded the company in 2017 with MTV’s Rob Dyrdek and later dropped out of Harvard to pursue startups full-time. Besides getting into Matt's origin story, we're diving into lessons he's learned from top performers ranging from professional athletes to venture capitalists and much more.

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What if I told you that the 10-year-old version of yourself could be the very thing that is stopping you from taking it to the next level in health, love, business, and life in general. Sounds crazy, but my guest today, Melissa Kim Corter is stopping by for an in-depth conversation to discuss this very topic, and in general, discuss rewiring our mind so we can unlock our human potential. Melissa helps entrepreneurs shatter their limiting beliefs and mental blocks. With a background in psychology and spirituality, Melissa has a unique (and practical) approach to helping entrepreneurs. This is my longest episode to date, but there was no way I was going to cut this short because there were so many bars and jewels dropped throughout this episode.

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What’s it like to be shy, quiet, and so nervous that you can’t be the person you’re truly meant to be? It’s certainly not fun. Take my word on that and today’s guest, Mark Metry. The Mark you see today isn’t remotely close to the Mark of yesterday. Weighing over 220 lbs with a bevy of chronic illnesses such as depression and even flirting with the idea of suicide—Mark has radically transformed his life. I invited Mark onto the show to discuss this transformation. This episode was packed with jewels and contained a little bit of everything. 

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We have P90X founder, world-class motivational speaker, and best-selling author, Tony Horton stopping by for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. Tony is one of the most influential people in health and fitness. But even he, encountered some obstacles, in the form of Ramsey Hunt Syndrome that forced him to rebuild himself. In addition to that, we're discussing his new nutritional and supplement line, Power Life, and the impetus to creating this. We'll also dive into "active aging" and advice to all the entrepreneurs looking to build a successful career.

  • Tony's nutrition & supplement company — Power Life
  • Connect with Tony on Facebook
  • Connect with Tony on Twitter
  • Connect with Tony on Instagram
  • More resources over here

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As part of the human experience, you'll hit some trying times. Keeping your head in the game during a trying time is difficult. Running your company while under emotional stress, only compounds that stress. If you're not careful, you can find yourself in a dark and emotional place. In this episode, I'm sharing my approach to navigating life, business, and health during a rough emotional storm. I'll be speaking from the experience of losing my father unexpectedly a few months ago. I'll also share 3 ways that you can use grief as an asset plus a 5 step process to pulling yourself out of these emotional storms.

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There are many tactics and tools that entrepreneurs can use to upgrade their life and business. But nothing trumps exercise. Exercise, when used consistently is an entrepreneur's biggest competitive advantage. When you aren't consistently exercising, it isn't just affecting your health, it's also affecting your business and relationships. In this episode, I'm covering 4 reasons why exercise is uniquely important to entrepreneurs (and all of them center around your brain). In addition to that, I'm covering a 5 step process to reclaim your swagger and focus around exercising in case the current circumstances of the world have thrown you off plus more.

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There are many reasons why people decide to invest in supplements. Some being performance-related and other reasons being related to general wellness. No matter what, for entrepreneurs and leaders, supplements, in the right context can be beneficial to their superhuman entrepreneurial journey. So today, I want to discuss a framework that I use with clients when it comes to deciding on how to choose supplements. These 5 questions will never have you wasting your time nor money again.

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Building a billion-dollar company is similar to building a billion-dollar body. In part II of this series, we're going over the last 3 secrets that the wealthy use and also how you can extract those secrets into positive habits toward optimizing your health. When you're performing at a high level, this makes those pesky dark sides of success more and more likely to rear their ugly heads. Tune into today's episode and you'll be able to immediately apply these lessons and gain an unfair advantage.

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As a fascinating and high-performing entrepreneur and leader, you're well aware of the fact that everything matters. And when it comes to juggling your busy lifestyle with health, everything especially magnifies. If not given the precise nurturing and attention, your waistline, energy, and performance can become a casualty. That's why in today's episode, I'm going to introduce the first 4 secrets of the wealthy that you can use to develop (and sustain) optimal health and performance. After all, building a billion-dollar company and body are more similar than you think. I'll also be sharing lessons from Jeff Bezos, Ray Dalio, and the movie Training Day plus much more.

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We have retired United States Navy SEAL Senior Chief, and Founder and CEO of Vigilance Risk Solutions, Ty Smith stopping by for a wide-ranging conversation. Life is unpredictable. But yet and still, there are a few things that every human will experience: uncertainty being one of them. At some point, uncertainty and turbulent waters will meet with us face-to-face. In this episode, not only will Ty share some principles for how to handle this, but he's also going to share the parallels between military life and running a company. Lastly, we'll dive into his backstory and learn how he deals with PTSD, his sister's unexpected passing, navigating relationships when past trauma is in the mix, and much more.

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In the midst of chaos, hardship, and uncertainty—some will wither while others will forge themselves into mentally, physically, and emotionally stronger leaders and entrepreneurs. This is at the essence of what being superhuman is about. In this episode, I'm the 3 questions to reinvent yourself on the fly and enter the fast track to becoming superhuman. I'll also be sharing why reinvention is important (especially in our current times). Lastly, I'll discuss how to leverage these three questions plus more.

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For entrepreneurs, technology has provided a gateway to new opportunities and methods for growing a business. With that said, one overlooked area where technology can be impactful is through managing your health and professional performance. And in today's episode, I'm going to share 3 reasons why technology is so critical to optimal health and performance over the long term. I'll also be sharing the 2 biggest obstacles to using wearable health technologies along with what metrics you should look to measure. Lastly, I'll discuss what wearables I recommend and how to get started with wearable health technologies plus more. 

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As a fascinating and high-performing entrepreneur and leader, time is at a premium. With this in mind, your nutrition must be dialed in precisely. And in today's episode, I'm going to introduce you to personalized nutrition. Specifically, I'm going to share four questions that will help you to immediately put into place a foundational personalized nutritional program. I'll also be sharing one of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make when trying to optimize their nutrition, and how you can avoid this plus more.

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Often times, entrepreneurs and leaders think they can run their bodies like a business. While many foundational principles are the same, health and performance optimization requires principles that are paradoxical in nature to success in business. In this episode, I'm sharing three core habits that lead to success in business, but oftentimes, leads to stagnation and frustration with health optimization. Learn what these 3 critical habits are plus much more. 

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Sleep expert, Mollie Mcglocklin is joining me for a wide-ranging conversation about sleep and why it's a skill that any of us can learn. For entrepreneurs and leaders, sleep is a necessity for being at your best in both life and business. In this episode, we're talking about life in quarantine, chronobiology, sleep tech, HRV (and its connection to dating), the importance of light, ways to improve your sleep, and much, much, more. More links and resources are on the episode website page: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/podcast-mollie-mcglocklin-on-sleep-is-a-skill

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Low immunity and low energy certainly don’t happen overnight. It’s a process. It’s more like death by a thousand cuts. People don’t get 15 pounds overweight overnight—it’s a slow accumulation. Often so slow, that you don’t even realize it’s happening until your favorite clothes no longer fit you. Learn what the 6 stages of low immunity and energy are along with how to take back control in 6 precise steps and much more. Show notes available at https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/episode24/

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In challenging times, our businesses are under siege, but so is our health and energy. And optimal energy and health isn’t just a matter of focusing on food and exercise. If anything, for entrepreneurs, one of the biggest energy drainers and threats to our health is the mental and emotional stress that accumulates throughout the day (and ultimately the course of weeks and months). In this episode, I'm sharing 2 simple (and fundamental) truths to taking back control of your health, energy, and life with precision. Also, don't forget to sign up for my free upcoming live virtual training: 5 Keys to Building a Resilient Immune System and Thriving During Challenging (and Uncertain) Times. Sign up here: afl.social/live

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We're currently in a pandemic (or a crisis as some call it). Some entrepreneurs are freaking out about their business along with being really stressed out right now. This is to be expected, though not ideal. In an effort to combat this, many will focus on their nutrition, sleep, and exercise. But that's not enough. For optimal performance, there are invisible influencers operating that warrant some attention. You'll learn two of the most underrated ones in today's episode along with some other subtle habits that will grant you an unfair advantage in life, health, and business. For show notes, head over to https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/episode22/

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World-renowned fertility specialist, Gabriela Rosa is joining me for a wide-ranging conversation about fertility and building a thriving mindset. In today's ever-changing landscape, the potential roadblocks to conceiving are growing. It's not just women who are facing these difficulties, it's the men as well (after all, it takes two to tango). In this episode, we're talking about thriving in the midst of chaos, workout routines, myths around fertility, general timeframes that men and women should have in mind before conceiving, handling the dark sides of success, and more. More links and resources are on the episode website page. Connect with Gabriela at https://naturalfertilitybreakthrough.com/ 

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Scientist, Dr. Michael Lustgarten PhD, is joining me for a conversation on optimizing biological age. There's a preconceived notion that aging is just something that happens to us. This is far from the truth. You have more power over your health and how you chronologically advance through the years. Michael is someone who is very passionate about longevity along with sharing tools we can leverage to move the needle beyond 120. In this conversation, Michale dives into the exact blood test to measure your biological age, nutrition strategies, and why data is so pivotal to truly optimize your health plus much more.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • What got him into this N of 1 lifestyle
  • His definition of optimal health
  • The importance of the microbiome
  • The microbiome and its relationship to aging
  • The importance of checking your blood multiple times per year
  • The blood panels that Dr. Lustgarten makes sure to get each time
  • The power of tracking your various health data
  • How Dr. Lustgarten approaches his nutrition
  • Little know facts about fiber and how beneficial it is
  • How to approach your biome and the use of probiotics
  • And much more

Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Dr. Lustgarten's website
  • Connect with Michael on Twitter
  • Connect with Michael on Facebook
  • Which Blood Test Analyte Is Most Important For Predicting Biologic Age?
  • Quantifying Biological Age: Checklist
  • Optimizing Biological Age With Aging.ai: Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • 15+ Years Younger Than My Chronological Age: Blood Test #2 In 2020
  • His book: Microbial Burden: A Major Cause Of Aging And Age-Related Disease
  • Food tracker
  • A tool to check your biological age (aging.ai)

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Around every corner and with nearly every conversation, people are focusing on their immune system. And rightfully so, it's a critical area to our well-being and longevity. However, with that said, people are missing a critical step concerning their immune system. While they may be focusing on some valuable habits, society as a whole is dropping the ball on this critical habit. In today's episode, I'm reminding people of this 1 critical habit.

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100 is the new 30. Does that sound crazy? Not to me. And definitely not to today's guest Dr. Jeffrey Gladden. At the age of 65, his body performs at the level he did in his 30s. And as the founder of Apex and Co-Founder of Living Beyond 120, he has now dedicated his time towards health, human performance and longevity optimization.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

  • What Dr. Gladden and his clients (and myself) are doing to address the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Normally healthy foods to avoid consuming during this time
  • How to boost your immune system during this time
  • The powerful decision Dr. Gladden is making concerning the coronavirus and why we should do something similar
  • Why doubling down on meditation and exercising could be the decision you make during the quarantine
  • The moment in Dr. Gladden's 50's where his paradigm was shifted
  • Why today's healthcare system is really more of a sick care system
  • How entrepreneurs and even some athletes are aging themselves more quickly
  • How to start turning back the clock (physiologically, not chronologically)
  • How Dr. Gladden trains and why he places a focus on Vo2 max
  • Why you should do more cardio (not Orangetheory nor HIIT)
  • And much more

Connect with Dr. Gladden and Apex:

  • Dr. Gladden's website
  • Living Beyond 120: Dr. Gladden is the co-host
  • Connect with Apex on Instagram
  • Connect with Apex on Twitter

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Texas oil tycoon, H.L. Hunt states that "You must determine the price that you will have to pay to achieve success, and then get busy paying that price." With that said, there's an opportunity cost to everything you do. Most blogs and podcasts glorify success. But the truth is, sacrifices must be made. Especially when it comes to your energy. Before worrying about biohacks, make this crucial decision to become "energy rich" instead of "energy poor."

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Maintaining your healthy behaviors and going about your day when the skies are clear is one thing. But what about when everyone is panicking around you and uncertainty is everywhere. How will you respond then? Your health, energy, and business are on the line. Nature doesn't care about your feelings or circumstances. Harsh, but true. Here are 2 practical steps that you can implement to lead and maintain your health...even in the midst of chaos. 

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There's a dark side to success and climbing the success mountain that is rarely spoken of. One of the side effects of this pursuit of achievement is running into burnout. Burnout means different things to each of us. However, no matter your definition, burnout is something that can zap your energy and shut the clamps on you operating with optimal health. Today's episode is sharing the antidote to burnout and exposing it for what it really is along with providing four actionable habits to manage your energy better.

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Everything is a stressor. But some stressors are more impactful on entrepreneurs and leaders. And that's the point of today's episode. I'm going to share four of the most common types of stressors that entrepreneurs and leaders will encounter while also sharing practical actions in handling each one of them. Lastly, we'll also cover the connections between our emotions and our heart.

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In the next installment of freestyle Friday, I'm getting straight to the point and discussing a pivotal mindset that's essential to make during this pandemic (or really any tough moment of adversity). It's not easy by any means, but it's a necessity, not just for the sake of our health and human performance. But also, because people are looking at us as leaders to help navigate these unchartered territories. Check it out and let me know what you think.

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Many times, I come across leaders and entrepreneurs who are eating healthy on paper and exercising consistently. Yet and still, they have inconsistent levels of energy. This is leaving impact and potential on the table which is then trickling down to their personal life. In this episode, I'm going over 10 of the most common reasons for why you may be feeling tired despite checking off some of the most popular boxes (and what to do about each one).

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There's a lot of uncertainty circulating and with the spread of coronavirus, each of our lives has been disrupted. This episode, while using the coronavirus as an example, is an episode in general about how to handle yourself when disruption arises. In this episode, I will go over 8 simple pillars to not overlook during this time of coronavirus nor any other type of disruption to your everyday life.

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When it comes to optimizing your health and maximizing longevity, some of the most impactful tools and lessons come from areas you least expect. In the first installment of 'Freestyle Friday', I'm sharing five lessons from the symphony orchestra and how those five things apply to your health and longevity.

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Dan, aka Dr. Snooze, is the co-founder and CEO of Sonic Sleep and also an adjunct assistant professor at Penn State University. With a background in cognitive psychology and expertise in sleep, A.I., and preventive health, he has spent most of his career focused on improving sleep health.

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When it comes to optimizing your health and maximizing longevity, there are many tools and tactics out there. For instance, if you're building a longevity program, things such as senescent cells, mTOR inhibition, AMPK activation, NAD, and Telomeres must be factored into the program. However, many people get ahead of themselves and forget the number one step that must be taken for optimal health and maximal longevity. This step comes down to five magic words.

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It's no secret that sleep is a necessary ingredient for optimization and enhancement. However, people are sleeping much less than they did 100 years ago. And entrepreneurs, are especially dropping the ball when it comes to their sleep. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into sleep and also highlighting three critical reasons why entrepreneurs must prioritize their sleep. Lastly, we'll end with a four-step process to immediately become a more skilled sleeper.

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Dr. Sharad Paul is a skin cancer surgeon, academic, skincare expert, evolutionary biologist, author, storyteller, and social entrepreneur, as well as an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. He joins the show today to discuss how we can leverage our genetics for optimal health along with discussing the intricacies (and uniqueness) of skin health and much more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/episode6/

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It's no secret that commitment is a necessary ingredient for accomplishing any goal—especially those that concern your health. However, what is a secret is the fact that going "all-in" with optimizing your health will bring along some uncommon roadblocks. These roadblocks are a part of nature and can easily be mitigated. Learn what these 5 roadblocks are along with counters to each of them. 

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Today I'm going to introduce you to the 7 deadly sins of health and personal performance along with the antidotes to counter each of them. I really enjoyed recording this episode and sharing insights about each of these. These sins I share are unique as they're both beneficial to our health and business, but also, equally as negative to our health and business when the pendulum swings to the other side. You'll gain awareness for each of the 7 sins along with the antidotes to counter each one. For more information, head here: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/episode4/

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Welcome to the first episode of Optimal Health For Busy Entrepreneurs! In this first episode, I'm sharing a little of my backstory, my main motivations for starting this podcast, who this podcast is specifically for, and a key foundational principle to immediately use toward optimizing your health and life. You can find more information here: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/episode2/

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I believe I'm limitless. And one of my main goals with this show is to have you recognize that you're limitless as well. A big part of becoming limitless is to truly optimize your health. And a big piece of that is utilizing the latest insights that science has to offer. One big area that is going to play a huge role when it comes to advancing your healthspan and lifespan is epigenetics. In this episode, I'm going to introduce epigenetics and explain why it's important to high performers. For more info, head here: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/episode3/

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What I do is what I believe. And in this short trailer, you'll not only get an introduction to the Optimal Health For Busy Entrepreneurs podcast—you'll learn a few key insights that will be the driving force behind this show. A new paradigm is here.