Playing Injured: Recent Episodes
Josh Dillingham & Mason Eddy
Athletes aren’t the only ones that play injured. Life throws curve balls at us all and stops us in our tracks – if we let it. The aches and pains that we face may be out of our control, but how we react, endure, and overcome is something that we can. By hearing the stories of individuals that have excelled at persevering through adversity and hardship, hosts Josh Dillingham and Mason Eddy will discover the mindset and attitude of what it takes to play through anything.The show has had amazing guests that include Evan Carmichael, Anthony Trucks, Mark Metry, Jevon Carter, Brimstone and so many more.
We sit with coach and author John Geraghty to explore how identity, perspective, and progressive challenge build a flow-dominant life that feels meaningful and performs at a high level. We trade “image protection” for honest starting points, small daily wins, and environments that make growth easier.
• redefining success as purpose, energy and alignment
• identity beliefs as the engine of motivation
• hero’s journey vs victim story framing
• practical flow mechanics and challenge–skill balance
• compounding improvements over time
• fixed vs growth mindset in real life
• letting go of image protection and ego
• designing environments and relationships for growth
• the Prism of Perspective model for reframing
• aging as expansion, not decline
• simple, equipment-free “fitness presence” training
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We explore identity change through Dark Work, unconfident action, and the choice to set a scale that serves faith, family, and freedom. Anthony Trucks shares how to build proof-based confidence, access a “secret self,” and end suffering with decisive action.
• defining identity as lived wiring, not labels
• building a vision on a personal scale, not the world’s
• Dark Work deposits and proof that breeds confidence
• unconfident action as the path to courage
• secret self traits that stay “on” across life
• effort over outcome and the 1 percent edge
• embracing pain to earn pride and patience
• faith, mentors, and avoiding the dumb tax
• action ends suffering as a daily rule
• avoiding numbing and choosing productive movement
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If your life looks perfect on paper but feels strangely hollow, this conversation will hit home. We sit down with coach Ben Robbins, who rose fast in a global consultancy and realized the wins felt thinner with each promotion. Instead of doubling down on hustle, he rebuilt from the inside out—trading golden handcuffs for a compelling vision of freedom, health, meaningful work, and a life lived on his terms.
Ben breaks down a deceptively simple idea: most high performers don’t need to add more; they need to remove what’s untrue. He shows how hidden scripts like “I’m not good enough” quietly drive overwork, overplanning, and the constant chase for validation. Rather than pushing affirmations the nervous system doesn’t buy, he uses real evidence from your life to neutralize old stories, shifting change from intellectual to embodied. That’s where energy returns, creativity flows, and burnout loses its grip.
We also reframe success through a powerful lens: goals are not a place to get to, they’re a place to come from. If you want the million, the promotion, or the freedom, who do you need to be today in how you show up, connect, and create? This shift unlocks the feeling now and, paradoxically, helps results arrive faster. Ben shares practical ways to create space—micro-pauses, fewer low-value meetings, silent walks—so your best thinking can surface. And he makes a case for lives that look “weird” to others but feel true to you, from living abroad to crafting work around conversation and impact.
If you’re tired of chasing the next rung and ready to define your version of a 10 out of 10 life, this episode offers a clear path: remove, integrate, and create. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and if it resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one story you’re ready to drop.
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The chase for status is loud. The quiet work of self-worth is louder. We sit down with midlife self-love coach Jonathan Ashley to unpack how men can build genuine confidence without the scoreboard—by caring for the “emotional six-year-old” inside, stepping into the observer’s seat, and practicing non-attachment so expectations stop running the show.
Jonathan shares a practical framework: self-love as the bundle of self-worth, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-discipline, activated through daily reps. We dig into the tools that create emotional scaffolding before life shakes—journaling that names real feelings, meditation and breathwork to calm the nervous system, yoga to connect body and heart, therapy to untie childhood knots, and books that offer language for growth. Along the way, we tackle comparison culture and the myth of the “four sixes,” making the case for moving competition to the court and turning friendship into a refuge for truth.
You’ll hear how service multiplies “emotional currency,” why vulnerability isn’t venting but honest ownership, and how surrender shifts your experience from judgment to peace. With stories, book recs, and hard-won wisdom, Jonathan shows that steady inner worth can survive career swings, breakups, and the internet’s highlight reels. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s presence. Choose one habit today—five minutes of breath, a page of journaling, a call to a friend—and make a deposit into your emotional bank account.
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Want weight loss that actually lasts? We sit down with Dr. Pavy Cannall, a surgeon with nearly two decades of experience, to unpack why the breakthrough most people need isn’t a new meal plan—it’s a new mindset. From identity shifts to social pressure, from emotional eating to constant digital distraction, we pull apart the hidden forces that derail progress and share simple, repeatable tools that put you back in control.
Dr. Pavy explains how his most successful patients treated surgery as one tool among many, then rebuilt their habits and self-image to match the life they wanted. We explore the difference between physical and emotional hunger, the circuit-breaker question that stops autopilot snacking, and the power of journaling to reveal patterns you can actually change. We dive into mindful eating—no screens, slower bites, clearer signals—and how short daily meditation builds the presence you need to make better choices under stress.
You’ll hear how to visualize high-risk moments before they happen, design an environment that removes “weight gain enablers,” and use community and accountability when your current circle resists your growth. We also challenge outcome obsession: goals set direction, but systems deliver results. When the scale stalls, your process—sleep, movement, protein, mindfulness—keeps compounding until the body catches up. If you’re ready to shift from willpower sprints to identity-level change, this conversation gives you a practical path forward.
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What if your biggest breakthroughs aren’t blocked by willpower, but by old code running in the background? We sit down with hypnotherapist and NLP coach Matt Johnson to map the invisible forces that shape behavior—childhood imprints, nervous system alarms, and identity “thermostats”—and then we show how to change them.
Matt recounts the hiking accident that led to years of light and sound sensitivity, the SPECT scan that revealed PTSD, and the turning point where traditional treatments gave way to targeted work with hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, and somatic tools. You’ll hear how the subconscious computes rather than reasons, why ages zero to seven are so pivotal, and how “parts” formed in childhood keep trying to protect you as an adult. We walk through parts integration to resolve inner conflict, reframe people pleasing and imposter syndrome, and align self-worth with assertiveness.
If you’ve ever hit a goal and mysteriously stalled, Matt’s identity thermostat concept and pain-versus-pleasure strategy will make sense of self-sabotage. We get tactical with habit design—1% daily gains, stacking joy so “fun gets done,” and the Navy SEAL-style 10-second focus to push through discomfort. Matt also demonstrates quick, portable NLP exercises: a power-scaling visualization to shrink intimidation and a “spin” technique to unwind body tension in minutes. Along the way, we compare hypnosis, NLP, EMDR, and somatic release so you can choose the right tool for your nervous system.
You’ll leave with a practical toolkit and a hopeful frame: if an imprint can be installed, it can be updated. Explore Matt’s weekly hypnosis program, Limitless by Design, and grab his free NLP Mind Magic course for step-by-step exercises on perfectionism, procrastination, rejection, and more. If this conversation sparked a shift, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—what pattern are you ready to rewrite next?
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What if a pen could make fear honest, grief bearable, and confidence repeatable? That’s the thread we pull with John Dedakis—former White House correspondent, longtime CNN editor, award-winning novelist, and daily journaler—who maps a clear route from anxiety to agency through the written word. We dig into his “fear continuum” and why courage isn’t the absence of fear but the decision to move with it. The payoff, he argues, is confidence built through small reps, whether you’re asking a stranger a hard question or facing a blank page at dawn.
We talk about writing as a healing practice, especially for men who were taught to numb rather than feel. John shares how grief counseling and decades of journaling helped him separate signals from stories, turning raw anger into insight instead of corrosion. He explains why handwriting slows the mind enough to focus, how the subconscious slips onto the page when you stop trying to sound “writerly,” and why presence beats regret and worry every time. Along the way, he shows how “write what you know” can turn personal loss into powerful fiction, and what he learned by writing from a female perspective with the help of candid beta readers.
Relationships come into sharp relief: listening over performing, confidence without meanness, boundaries that protect both people, and the trap of neediness when we ask someone else to complete us. We connect these dots to craft, creativity, and daily choices—fewer third drinks, smarter mornings, steadier decisions. If you’re ready to trade perfection for progress and use journaling, reflection, and breath to build self-awareness, this conversation offers a practical blueprint you can start today.
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What if the world’s version of success is keeping you from the life you actually want? We gather a banker, a doctor, an engineer, and a founder to unpack a different playbook—one that prizes character, family systems, and time freedom over titles, toys, and empty status. The conversation moves fast and stays real: your job can fund your dreams without defining you, wealth is more about security than flex, and the highest ROI is building communication, leadership, and influence that pay off at work and at home.
We trade highlight reels for habits. You’ll hear how weekly family “board meetings,” simple mottos, and kids’ affirmations create a shared direction. We talk about fatherhood as both rock and soft heart, the power of being last to let go in a hug, and why love often looks like doing the dishes with intention. On money, the advice is practical and doable: if you’ve got a few hundred dollars a month, invest in skills, start a lean side business, and let patience do the compounding. Security beats status, and time freedom beats toys every time.
You’ll also get a candid riff on being misunderstood, parsing signal from noise, and designing a “greatest day” through small right decisions made on repeat. It’s not about a miracle moment; it’s the slow burn that builds a life you’re proud of. If you’re ready to redraw your map—shifting from performing for the crowd to building for your people—this one will stick.
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Feeling like your life is stuck on power-saver mode? Former Special Forces soldier, ex–MMA athlete, and Breathwork in Bed creator Tim Thomas joins us to share how authenticity, sleep, and breath can transform low charge into renewable energy. This isn’t about quick hacks—it’s about reclaiming your body so your mind has the capital to invest.
Tim reveals how dyslexia became his superpower for pattern recognition and why breaking isolation and fixing fatigue are non-negotiable for growth. You’ll discover how to become an “energetic millionaire” by investing the first third of your day into your body—so generosity, focus, and presence flow naturally.
Expect actionable tools you can use today: a three-breath reset for instant calm, breath techniques that boost nitric oxide and focus, and frameworks to treat energy like money—making high-ROI investments in rest, recovery, and alignment. Tim also breaks down dream-pull vs. nightmare-push motivation—the cheese and the cat—and how dropping the “ego bridge” builds stronger teams and deeper relationships.
If you’re ready to replace exhaustion with power, presence, and peace, this conversation will show you how to manage energy—not time—for a fully charged life.
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Gary Kupik, an international speaker and mental performance coach, reveals how we can unlock peak performance by strengthening our minds just as athletes train their bodies. He shares a powerful framework for building an ironclad mindset that creates consistent results regardless of motivation or circumstances.
• Mental performance suffers when we overthink – "thoughts are like calories; too many weigh you down."
• Self-trust develops through exposure therapy – putting yourself in challenging situations repeatedly
• Optimism differs from positivity by requiring evidence and reasons to believe in yourself
• The mindset equation: Experience → Thoughts/Feelings → Response → Belief → Mindset → Behaviors
• Creating winning daily rhythms puts you in position to succeed regardless of motivation
• Reframing nervousness as excitement changes your hormonal response from cortisol to adrenaline
• Winning the day early (by 8AM) through consistent mental performance rituals builds momentum
• Mental health often stops at crisis and coping but mental performance focuses on thriving
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Lauren Fay joins us to share her transformative journey to sobriety and how living alcohol-free has allowed her to create the life of her dreams. With 7.5 years of sobriety under her belt, Lauren discusses how removing alcohol from her life gave her the time, space, and energy to truly play and experience life authentically.
• When drinking, Lauren wasn't truly living - there was too much recovery time and mental obsession
• Society equates fun with alcohol, making it difficult to imagine socializing without drinking
• Alcohol silences our loud thoughts, but removing it requires learning how to manage those thoughts sober
• "Alcohol is the only drug you have to justify NOT taking" - the strange social pressure to drink
• External changes (new jobs, locations) don't solve alcohol issues because "wherever you go, there you are"
• The neutral zone: finding peace in everyday existence between high highs and low lows
• Choosing yourself isn't abandoning others - it's creating space for better things in your life
• True self-love means extending love to others instead of withholding it
• Being of service to others can help heal yourself during difficult times
Look for Lauren's upcoming memoir "Blurred Lines: My Reclamation of Power from Alcohol Addiction" coming in 2025. Connect with her at laurenfaycoaching.com to learn more about alcohol-free living.
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Catherine Giovanni shares her powerful forgiveness system that transforms mental health by releasing people from our thoughts and reclaiming our authentic power. She teaches the step-by-step process of forgiveness, explaining how to start with easy forgiveness targets before tackling the most challenging ones.
• Forgiveness defined as "wanting someone out of your head," not reconciliation or condoning behavior
• The link between forgiveness and business success—clearing personal resentments directly impacts professional opportunities
• How to rate forgiveness targets on a 1-10 scale and work systematically through them
• Forgiving the energy around people and situations, not just the people themselves
• Breaking down "unforgivable" memories into components you can forgive individually
• Why forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting or resuming relationships with harmful people
• The science of anger as "toxic" to physical health through the Japanese Water Study findings
• Limiting forgiveness work to 10 people per night to avoid "energy sickness"
• How forgiveness attracts better people while some relationships naturally fall away
You can find Catherine's book "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power" on Amazon in ebook, paperback, and audiobook formats. Visit katherinegovani.com for private sessions and join her newsletter "The Thriving Times" to learn about her upcoming forgiveness books.
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Former professional football player Quinn Magnuson shares his journey from playing through multiple injuries to founding the Effort Over Results movement and coaching high performers. We explore how accountability to teammates drives athletes to push beyond their limits and why the mindset of focusing on effort rather than outcomes creates more resilient, confident individuals.
• Accountability to teammates and commitment to the team drives athletes to play through pain and injury
• Most humans don't realize how powerful the accountability of their immediate circle and environment is
• The true separator between good and great is doing the work when nobody is looking
• Today's culture overly emphasizes showcasing results on social media rather than celebrating the process
• When we praise children for talent rather than effort, we create "talented wimps" who crumble under adversity
• The "Paint Layer Theory" demonstrates how small daily efforts compound into significant growth over time
• Studies show children praised for effort choose more challenging tasks than those praised for intelligence
• Focusing on effort over results creates resilience when facing inevitable setbacks and failures
• Living with an identity rooted in performance creates fragility; focusing on inputs builds sustainable growth
• Parents and coaches should praise the process and effort rather than outcomes to develop mentally tough individuals
Check out Quinn's podcast "Effort Over Results" on all platforms, visit effortoverresults.com, or follow @effortoverresults on Instagram to learn more about his upcoming book and movement.
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Therapist and hypnotherapist Kerie Logan joins us to explore how our core wounds form and shape our adult relationships. We dive deep into understanding the role of consciousness in healing trauma and manifesting the life we truly want.
• Core wounds develop in childhood when we spiral into shame and humiliation, creating negative beliefs about ourselves
• Our inner critic is actually a wounded part of ourselves that needs compassion and healing, not rejection
• The "anxious generation" struggles with authenticity due to social media creating constant comparison and performance
• Self-sabotage is usually an unconscious behavior stemming from fear of rejection or feelings of unworthiness
• Understanding your attachment style (anxious, avoidant, or disorganized) can help explain relationship patterns
• We manifest both positive and negative experiences based on our consciousness level and dominant emotions
• True healing involves accepting ourselves, setting boundaries, and raising our vibrational energy
• Genuine affirmations must feel congruent with our current state to be effective
• Gratitude practice shifts focus from what we lack to what we have, immediately raising consciousness
Visit mastertheupperrooms.com for free resources including consciousness charts, MP3 downloads, and e-books to support your healing journey.
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Australian author Andrew Matthews transformed his understanding of happiness after discovering that the happiest people he knew faced bigger challenges than he did, inspiring his journey to help others cultivate resilience and joy regardless of circumstances.
• Born into an artistic family with a professional landscape painter father and language-loving mother
• Found success as an artist but wasn't truly happy despite doing what he loved
• Had a life-changing realization at 25 when he noticed people with bigger problems were happier than him
• Read over 200 books on happiness, attitude, and the subconscious to develop his philosophy
• Discovered that happy people focus on what they have while unhappy people focus on what's missing
• Created the bestselling book "Being Happy" followed by many others including "Bouncing Back"
• Explains that we create the life we feel we deserve based on our self-worth
• Teaches that most disasters are not total disasters – they often lead to better opportunities
• Outlines the keys to bouncing back: acceptance, breaking challenges into small steps, and maintaining hope
• Emphasizes that happiness is a choice we make moment by moment
• Advises giving your absolute best to whatever is currently on your plate
• Explains why focusing on what you want (not what you don't want) is crucial for success
• Demonstrates how visualization creates the mental pathway to your desired future
Visit andrewmatthews.com to sign up for Andrew's newsletter, find his books on Amazon and Audible, and watch his videos on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Our relationship with money directly mirrors our relationship with ourselves. Money mindset expert Pericles Rellas shares how shifting our thoughts about money can transform our financial reality and overall wellbeing.
• Money functions as a magnifying glass that amplifies who we already are
• Most people create debt trying to appear wealthy rather than building actual wealth
• Vacation debt often ruins the experience you were seeking in the first place
• Our "financial thermostat" regulates how much money we allow ourselves to earn and keep
• Four-step process: own your limiting money beliefs, release them, create new empowering beliefs, look for evidence
• Our surroundings reflect who we are—the people around us are mirrors
• Small consistent actions toward your financial goals create massive changes over time
Visit periclesrellis.com or resetyourfinancialthermostat.com to access Pericles' free masterclass on the four keys to resetting your financial thermostat.
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Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University, joins Josh to explore the complex journey of self-acceptance and how our strengths can paradoxically create social challenges. Through personal stories and psychological insights, they uncover why success often makes life harder rather than easier.
• Understanding how other people's behavior reflects their insecurities, not your worth
• The three-step process: self-awareness, self-acceptance, then achievement
• Why success makes life more challenging, not simpler
• How our greatest strengths inevitably come with corresponding weaknesses
• Identifying what you tie your self-esteem to and accepting it as a starting point
• The paradox that being exceptional often means feeling like you don't belong
• Recognizing when you need to stop shrinking yourself to make others comfortable
Check out Next Level University podcast and website for more insights from Alan on holistic self-improvement.
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Kevin Palmieri shares his journey from external success that left him empty to building a life of authentic growth and fulfillment through consistent boundaries. The founder and host of the Next Level University podcast reveals how organizing his life with clear boundaries has been the key to reaching nearly 2,000 episodes and sustained success.
• Treats podcasting like a 9-to-5 job with firm boundaries that prioritize productivity
• Sets and maintains boundaries despite potential discomfort or disappointment to others
• Values keeping promises to himself above pleasing others
• Believes building self-trust comes from consistently showing up for yourself
• Warns against social media comparison which shows only highlights, not reality
• Experienced suicidal thoughts despite external success markers
• Advocates for setting "embarrassingly small" goals rather than massive action
• Emphasizes alignment between goals and core values
• Describes his superpower as the ability to "suffer well" through challenges
• Maintains that most success comes from staying power and consistency
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Conscious communication is the foundation of a fulfilling life, transforming our relationship with ourselves and everyone around us. Jim Fuller shares wisdom on living in the present moment, practicing self-acceptance, and understanding the ego.
• Accepting reality as it is frees up mental bandwidth for what we can actually influence
• Practicing non-attachment to outcomes allows us to enter flow state more readily
• Self-acceptance ("self-okayness") is the foundation for all personal development
• Our internal world determines how we experience external reality
• Practical affirmations work best during states of heightened dopamine
• Mindfulness meditation allows us to experience emotions without identifying with them
• A healthy ego can serve us rather than control us
• Communication quality directly correlates to relationship quality and life satisfaction
• Quality communication is about "sharing" not "telling"
To get Jim's free introduction to mindfulness meditation course, visit jemfuller.com, go to the courses tab, and enter "podcast" in the coupon code field during checkout.
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Marianne Renner shares powerful insights on how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality and limit our potential. She explains how our self-talk becomes habitual thought patterns that form our belief systems, often unconsciously sabotaging our outcomes.
• Our brains are naturally wired for negative thinking but can be reprogrammed through neuroplasticity
• Most common self-limiting stories include "I'm not good enough" and victim mentality ("it's not my fault")
• Self-imposed barriers often form by age seven and operate below our conscious awareness
• Daily practices to change your self-talk: celebrate wins (past), practice gratitude (present), use affirmations (future)
• Overcoming fear of failure by playing the story all the way through and seeing it's not catastrophic
• Focusing on what you can control, especially during uncertainty, creates unexpected opportunities
• Real success stories of people transforming their careers through changed self-talk
• Approaching goals as experiments reduces pressure and fear of failure
• Feelings are just alarm signals indicating action, not commands to be obeyed
• Simple tools work best because you're more likely to follow through consistently
Pre-order Marianne's book "The Self-Talk: 10 Stories You Tell Yourself That Hold You Back" wherever books are sold and download a free workbook at mariannerenner.com/self-talk.
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This episode highlights the importance of embracing the journey of self-discovery while navigating societal pressures. Kim Egel elucidates the distinction between being stuck and being scared, urging listeners to confront their fears and pursue their truths.
- Introduction to Kim and her journey into therapy
- The significance of being a seeker
- Fear versus genuine obstacles in life
- The impact of codependency on self-worth
- Embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth
- Tools for managing feelings of rejection and validation
Where to find Kim Egel: Visit her website at kimegel.com for resources and to connect on social media.
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Samantha Harte shares her transformative journey from identity crisis and addiction to embracing authenticity and self-forgiveness. Through personal stories, she explores the power of action and healing in overcoming cultural conditioning and inner criticism.
• Discussing identity and societal expectations
• The impact of addiction on personal growth
• Turning pain into purpose through life experiences
• Courage as action rather than absence of fear
• The journey to self-forgiveness and compassion
• Embracing uncertainty and listening to intuition
• The importance of vulnerability in healing
• Creating a life aligned with true self
You can find Samantha Harte on social media as Dr. Samantha Harte and explore her insights further!
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A powerful conversation unfolds around the themes of ambition, entrepreneurship, and the drive to create a meaningful life. Frank Nyantekyi shares his journey from Ghana to the U.S., the impact of family on his career choices, and the importance of cultivating multiple income streams while maintaining a work-life balance.
• Importance of resilience and motivation in entrepreneurship
• Myths versus realities of starting a business
• Consistency over comfort in entrepreneurial ventures
• The financial freedom achieved through side hustles
• The significance of quality relationships in achieving success
• Shifting the mindset from employee to entrepreneur
• Lessons learned from family and personal experiences
• Assessing the quality of associations and relationships
• Emphasizing proactive financial strategies over reactive ones
• Laws of attraction and the importance of forward-thinking associations
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Kudan Kumar challenges conventional leadership roles by embracing an "Anti-CEO" approach that prioritizes people over profits, emphasizing a balanced design of life through his Six Pillars framework. The episode discusses the importance of self-awareness, incremental growth through the 2% Rule, and cultivating supportive relationships to encourage personal and professional development.
• Kudan introduces himself and the Anti-CEO philosophy
• Emphasis on the importance of people in business
• Overview of Kudan's journey and experiences
• Detailed discussion of the Six Pillars of Life
• Focus on self-awareness as a foundation for growth
• Importance of the 2% Rule for habit formation
• Kudan highlights muscle memory as a method for building healthy habits
• Encouragement to evaluate social influences
• Practical strategies for individuals to design their own lives
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Finding stillness amidst chaos is a powerful form of mindfulness that can transform pain into purpose. Jonah Primo shares his personal journey of resilience and self-discovery, emphasizing that awareness, rather than relaxation, is the true essence of mindfulness that can help us navigate life's challenges.
• Jonah's insights on the fluid nature of identity
• The significance of living in the present moment
• Common misconceptions around the practice of mindfulness
• Observing thoughts as a method to detach from emotional responses
• Practical mindfulness practices: meditation and journaling
• Jonah's personal struggle with chronic pain and long COVID
• The connection between pain and self-discovery
• The role of resilience in self-care and personal growth
• Encouraging listeners to confront discomfort for growth
• The transformative power of sharing personal narratives
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This episode focuses on redefining identity beyond societal labels and how habits shape our perceptions and experiences. By understanding stress and fear as malleable constructs, listeners are inspired to embrace their core values and live aligned with who they want to be.
• Embracing identity through values, not labels
• The impact of daily habits on self-perception
• Understanding neuroplasticity and habit formation
• Redefining pressure and stress as perceptions
• The importance of reframing challenges as opportunities
• Utilizing mantras to foster resilience and adaptability
• Exploring fear as a tool for assessment and engagement
• Building confidence through experience and self-awareness
• Motivation rooted in internal values rather than external rewards
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Unlock the secrets of true financial freedom as we sit down with Jordan Stiefel to explore the transformation from a sports enthusiast to a passive income expert. Discover how his journey through business analytics and sports management led him to recognize the pitfalls of a traditional career path and embrace the opportunities within passive income. We unpack the importance of surrounding ourselves with trustworthy mentors to navigate today's complex financial landscape and find authentic opportunities for growth and success.
Building trust and fostering deep relationships aren't just buzzwords—they're the foundation of any successful partnership. Jordan and Mason share their personal experiences of moving from skepticism to collaboration, emphasizing the role of predictability and integrity in developing meaningful connections. They highlight the crucial elements of creating a legacy through passive income, achieving freedom and flexibility, and the invaluable guidance supporting personal growth and realizing long-term goals.
It's not just about the money—it's about building systems that work for you and finding passion through service to others. Jordan and Mason share insights into leveraging existing systems for wealth, stressing the importance of mentorship and learning from those who've paved the way. Whether it’s balancing personal commitments with professional ambitions or embracing the challenges of self-discovery and personal growth, this episode is a call to action to align your actions with your values and find joy and fulfillment in both work and life.
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What happens when you trade a promising soccer career for a journey in wellness and creativity? Meet Patrick Sperry, the inspiring founder of Be Flourish, who shares his extraordinary path from Hinsdale, Illinois, to becoming a leading wellness coach, men's work facilitator, and yoga teacher in San Diego. Patrick's story is a testament to the power of following one's true calling, even when it means facing societal and personal challenges. His adventures through China, India, Nepal, and Thailand illuminated the profound concept of flourishing, which he now brings to life through his company, Flourish, orchestrating immersive wellness events that help others achieve this state of being.
In a candid conversation, Patrick opens up about the internal battles he faced while shifting from a high-level soccer player to pursuing his passion for music. The emotional struggle between ego and authenticity, and the societal pressures to conform to a conventional path, are themes many will find relatable. Patrick's journey underscores the importance of living true to one's values, embracing uncertainty, and the courage it takes to make life-changing decisions. This segment offers invaluable insights for anyone standing at a crossroads in life, struggling between societal expectations and personal fulfillment.
Discover how yoga and meditation became transformative tools in Patrick's life, opening his creative channels and leading to the birth of Flourish. Patrick shares how these practices enhanced his music writing and fostered self-acceptance, allowing him to integrate his love for music and travel into wellness retreats and community-building activities. The discussion touches on the principle of Karma Yoga from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the importance of doing the work without attachment to outcomes. As we wrap up, we celebrate the benefits of yoga for physical well-being as we age, leaving you inspired to incorporate these practices into your life. Join us for a heartwarming and enlightening episode with Patrick Sperry.
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Rejection sensitivity holding you back? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps, a distinguished psychologist and author, as we unpack the roots of this complex issue and its ties to insecurity. You'll learn how early relationships, particularly with parents and caregivers, shape your self-perception and sense of worth. Dr. Leslie offers her wisdom and shares her transition from positive psychology to tackling deeper struggles with attachment and insecurity.
Building confidence and overcoming rejection is crucial for personal growth. We discuss ways to address anxieties and fears head-on with techniques such as self-affirmations and thorough preparation for challenging situations. You'll hear practical advice on engaging in social settings, showing genuine interest, and learning from feedback to maintain your self-worth. Personal anecdotes emphasize the importance of handling rejection healthily, contributing to a more resilient mindset and a stronger sense of self.
Discover the transformative power of self-awareness and compassion with the STEAM framework—Sensations, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Mentalizing. Dr. Leslie delves into how this method can help you achieve greater self-awareness and manage your internal dialogues effectively. We highlight the significance of compassionate self-awareness and its role in building deeper connections with yourself and others. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and tools designed to foster resilience, self-acceptance, and genuine relationships. Tune in to embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and emotionally secure life.
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When life throws a curveball, it's the strength within us that determines our next move. Ryan Gonzalez, a wrestling coach grappling with stage four pancreatic cancer, joins us to share his remarkable story of resilience and the profound lessons learned through his struggle. With the heart of a fighter and the soul of a dedicated father, Ryan's journey encapsulates the very ethos of what it means to wrestle with life's toughest challenges, both on the mat and off.
Our conversation with Ryan is a powerful one, exploring how the principles of wrestling—toughness, determination, and facing exhaustion with courage—become pivotal when life presents its most daunting battles. His ability to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of cancer treatment is a testament to his incredible spirit, and his commitment to living in the present moment, with family at the forefront, offers inspiration to us all. Ryan's story is a poignant reminder of the importance of mindset, the value of cherishing every moment, and the strength that comes from a support system rooted in love and faith.
As Ryan opens up about his journey, he brings to light the transformative power of vulnerability and the impact of community support during our darkest times. He discusses how his experience has not only been an educational journey for his family, teaching them about empathy, service, and the importance of making a positive impact, but also how it has served as a rallying call for change and empowerment. Join us in this deeply moving episode as we uncover the human capacity to inspire and empower through personal adversity, and how one man's fight can ignite a fire within us all to face our own challenges with unwavering determination.
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Discover how to harness the power of your worries and fears to catapult you towards success, with renowned clinical and sports psychologist Dr. Eddie O'Connor guiding the way. Unravel the complexities of worry, its evolution from a necessary survival mechanism to a sometimes paralyzing roadblock, and learn to use it constructively in preparation for life's challenges. Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a beacon of understanding in the realm of performance psychology, offers a refreshing perspective on how to navigate anxiety and critical self-talk to reach unparalleled heights of personal excellence.
Feel the raw energy as we tackle the immense value of embracing the full spectrum of emotions, with Dr. O'Connor leading a candid conversation about confronting fear to achieve your goals. Through personal stories and expert strategies, we explore the transformative power of facing discomfort head-on—a necessary step in the pursuit of growth. This episode is an empowering journey, designed to recalibrate your relationship with fear and anxiety, propelling you towards actions aligned with your aspirations, despite the trepidation that may accompany them.
To cap off this enlightening dialogue, Dr. Eddie shares his profound insights on the psychological significance of spirituality, the delicate dance with perfectionism, and the art of adding timeless value to every conversation. His personal transformation, from a relentless achiever to a proponent of unconditional love and fulfillment, provides a powerful framework for listeners seeking peace and self-improvement. This episode is laden with actionable wisdom, a guide for anyone looking to break free from personal constraints and embrace a life of imperfection and growth. Join us and let Dr. Eddie's unparalleled wisdom reshape your understanding of performance psychology.
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When life threw him curveballs, John Harper, CEO of LumaFlex, didn't just dodge; he swung back and sculpted his legacy. Our latest conversation with this former competitive athlete turned CEO is an exhilarating journey through his transition from high-impact sports to the meticulous world of bodybuilding. Despite facing serious injuries and health scares, John's story is one of unwavering determination and the relentless pursuit to remain in the game, redefining competition and rivalry along the way.
We've all encountered our fair share of hurdles, but imagine leveling up by approaching each challenge with a game-like mentality—sounds enticing, doesn't it? That's exactly what we dissect in this episode, where I share my own battle with sobriety and the role of gamification in conquering social pressures and emotional discomfort. Together with John, we reveal how this mindset not only has revamped our personal lives but has also propelled our success in the high-stakes domains of sales and fitness, transforming resistance into a powerful motivator for growth.
Lastly, we bask in the glow of red light therapy, discussing its incredible health benefits that are lighting up the wellness world. John and I delve into how this emerging therapy is not just for easing pain but is poised to become a staple in our daily health routines. With insights into FDA clearances and the blossoming science backing its efficacy, this episode is a beacon of knowledge for anyone looking to enhance their well-being. From boosting mood to rejuvenating skin, tune in to find out how red light therapy might just be the missing ray in your spectrum of health practices.
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When the weight of financial hardship from Mason's family loomed over him, a pivotal shift occurred as he cracked open the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad." That moment sparked the entrepreneurial fire that would eventually lead him to where he is today. Grateful for this transformative journey, Mason Eddy and Josh Dillingham invite you to explore the multifaceted roles of mentorship, personal grit, and the unwavering pursuit of financial independence on this episode of our podcast. Reflect with us on the not-so-talked-about aspects of character development and how they're intrinsically linked to overcoming adversity and achieving success.
The path to financial freedom is often obscured by the shadows of our inherited financial patterns, but it doesn't have to be a road walked alone. As Mason and I dissect our respective experiences — from the collapse of a family business to the construction of a digital enterprise — we illuminate the importance of building lasting systems over transient transactions. This episode is a testament to the power of reconditioning oneself, the beauty of a mentor's impact, and the courage needed to venture into the world of e-commerce. We share our insights on the significance of mentorship, the impact of the books that have shaped our financial literacy, and the vital role of networking in personal growth.
Our conversation is more than just a narrative of monetary mastery; it's an homage to the human connections that have guided our way. In the post-pandemic landscape where every interaction holds new weight, we discuss the platforms that have helped us forge meaningful relationships. Join us as we exchange stories of empowerment, instances of paying it forward, and the simple yet profound acts of acknowledgment that can bridge the divide between strangers. We hope by the end of our talk, you too will feel inspired to reach out and uplift someone else, creating a community of recognition, kindness, and shared success.
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Have you ever felt the spark of inspiration flickering within you, urging you forward, yet found yourself grappling with how to channel that energy into action? This week, Jonathan Cohen, a seasoned attorney and Host of Inside the Inspired, joins us to unravel the intricate dance between motivation and inspiration. As we navigate his world, where discipline and purpose are the compass points, we uncover how these forces shape our lives and propel us toward our true north. Whether braving the biting cold for a morning run or embracing the potential we each hold to make a lasting impact, Jonathan's journey is a testament to the power of living aligned with our deepest values.
Strap in for a voyage into the heart of identity formation, where the steps we take are both the map and the terrain of our personal evolution. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the role of actions in crafting the self, exploring how adopting the traits of the person we aspire to be can cement our sense of self and aid in healing past wounds. Jonathan sheds light on the transformative nature of mindful breathing and presence, offering a beacon to those yearning to navigate their way through life's tumultuous seas. And as we reflect on the path of our own podcast, it becomes evident that these exchanges are more than mere dialogue; they're the building blocks of metamorphosis, for both host and listeners alike.
To cap off our exploration, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the communal learning that has blossomed from this platform. Our dialogue on the art of inquiry and the sharing of personal stories underscores the vital role that authenticity plays in resonating with our audience. As we consider the profound connections forged through shared narratives, we celebrate the symphony of voices that have joined together in this auditory odyssey. With each episode, we reaffirm our dedication to not only our personal growth but to nurturing the growth of our listener community, united in a journey toward enlightenment and empowerment.
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Ever wondered how an athlete's competitive spirit can shape a lifetime of entrepreneurship? Brett Snodgrass, former athlete and seasoned entrepreneur, joins us to share his transformation from the courts to the corporate world, and the lessons his journey has taught him about living with intention, embracing risk, and the continued pursuit of creativity. Brett's story isn't just about personal triumph; it's about the significant connections and the legacy he aims to build through his ventures, including his real estate success and the insights gleaned from his book "The Secret War Within," all while fostering a sense of brotherhood with Iron Deep.
Transitioning from the thrill of sports to the grind of business, we uncover the challenges of reshaping one's identity and the quest for validation beyond the scoreboard. Brett and I get personal, revealing how the highs and lows of an athlete's life parallel the vulnerabilities faced when stepping into the public eye as content creators. Reflecting on our shared roots in Southern Indiana's basketball heritage, we touch on the profound influence of family and the pursuit of genuine fulfillment that goes beyond career accolades. This conversation is as much an exploration of the heart as it is a playbook for anyone looking to redefine their worth and find purpose in every step.
As we wrap up, Brett doesn't just conclude his story; he extends a warm invitation for you to become a part of it. At the ripe age of 44, he understands the value of wisdom from those who've walked the path before him, seeking insights from men who've navigated the critical 50 to 60 age bracket with grace. If you're in search of mentorship, inspiration, or simply a deeper connection with someone who's learned to balance success with significance, reach out to Brett. His eagerness to learn and grow with his audience, and his gratitude for the chance to connect through his experiences, are what make this episode a treasure trove of life lessons waiting to be discovered.
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- https://www.instagram.com/brettesnodgrass/?hl=en
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Have you ever caught yourself merely coasting through life, feeling like something was missing? That's where Billy Lahr found himself before he embraced the transformative path of intentional living and mindfulness. Sitting down with the host of the "Mindful Midlife Crisis" podcast, we shared an enriching conversation about his journey, the power of emotional intelligence, and how we can all learn from the wisdom of different generations. Billy's transition from a life on autopilot to one filled with purpose offers a beacon of hope for anyone feeling adrift or seeking to infuse their daily routine with greater significance.
Identity, passion, and purpose are not just buzzwords; they are the pillars of a fulfilling existence. Throughout our dialogue, we navigated the complex terrain of self-discovery, challenging the connection between our jobs, our roles at home, and our sense of self. Unpacking the concept that passion is not a preordained starting line but a beautiful outcome of exploration and commitment, Billy and I examined the evolution of interests and the joy found in professional and personal pursuits. The podcasting landscape, with its ups and downs, became an exemplar of this dynamic, illustrating the essential balance of joy and curiosity to stave off burnout.
As our conversation wound down, we touched on the poignant practice of loving-kindness meditation, its influence on healing strained relationships, and the importance of self-compassion. We emphasized the value of constructive feedback, the art of establishing intentional daily routines, and the liberating potential of a digital detox. As I prepare to bid farewell to the podcast at the year's end, I extend an invitation to continue this journey of mindfulness through upcoming Meditate and Mingle sessions and structured travel experiences. Every story, every insight shared here, is an invitation to personal growth and a testament to the unifying power of shared experiences.
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Have you ever stood at the crossroads of a career upheaval, unsure of which path leads to fulfillment? Jeanne Collins, a beacon of transformation, joins us as we traverse the landscape of personal growth and well-being. With her "Two Feet In" philosophy, Jeanne illustrates the art of being fully present and setting daily intentions to cultivate inner peace amid life's tumultuous symphony. Our dialogue with Jeanne reveals a treasure trove of strategies that promise a life of contentment from within, offering a sanctuary from the relentless din of negative self-talk.
When life handed Jeanne Collins an unexpected pink slip, she didn't fold—she flourished. Jeanne walks us through her remarkable pivot from corporate sales to a life rich with purpose and balance, sharing how embracing journaling, meditation, and an openness to new beginnings transformed not just her career but her entire existence. Her narrative is a vibrant tapestry, weaving together the threads of embracing change, the power of a life-work balance, and the joy of crafting a career that resonates with one's true self. Jeanne's story stands as a testament to the surprising destinations we may find on the road to self-discovery.
To cap off our episode, we journey through the serendipity of authorship and the salience of authenticity in our personal and professional quests. I express profound gratitude for the connection fostered by Jeanne's meaningful insights and the personal touch accompanying her book. This episode is an ode to the strength found in vulnerability and authenticity, inviting listeners to cherish these qualities as they navigate their own paths. Join us for an exploration of life's rich tapestry and the boundless potential within each of us to redefine success and embrace a fulfilling existence.
She also chronicles her journey and the approach that changed her life and work in
her memoir, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life.
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(Business) https://www.jermardesigns.com
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Have you ever set out on a journey, only to realize you've forgotten the map? That's a bit how I felt before sitting down with Marcus Collius, the visionary co-founder of Play A Bigger Game, who reminded us that without clarity, we're simply travelers without a destination. Throughout our conversation, we carved a path through the dense forest of success, with Marcus shedding light on the importance of a clear vision and purpose. As we shared our personal quests for clarity, we unearthed the value of our backstories in sculpting not just our ideal weeks but our ideal selves. Marcus's insights on leveraging past experiences as springboards for growth resounded with me, as I've personally discovered the profound impact clarity can have on one's life trajectory.
The digital age has woven a complex web that often entangles our sense of self, but this episode untangles that web to reclaim authenticity. Marcus and I tackled the double-edged sword of social media, emphasizing the critical role community plays in our lives, and how finding the right one can make all the difference. We celebrated the courage it takes to embrace our quirks, knowing that while they may not bring us fame, they will undoubtedly draw in the right tribe. As someone who has grappled with shedding old skins, I found solace in our candid discussion about the small, brave steps we take towards becoming the most genuine versions of ourselves.
Closing this episode, our hearts were full of faith—a beacon guiding us through the chaos of today's world. I shared intimate anecdotes of my own renewed faith, which has given me courage in the face of adversity, and Marcus echoed the sentiment, highlighting the serenity that accompanies true belief. As we wrapped up, we cast a spotlight on the transformative impact of mentors and the importance of aiming high. Marcus's journey, much like this conversation, is not merely one to follow but one to be inspired by, as we all strive to play a bigger, bolder, more intentional game.
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Unlock the secrets to a transformed life with Nick Hutchinson, the mastermind behind BookThinkers and author of "Rise of the Reader," who joins us for a riveting discussion on the life-altering power of reading. We start off by examining the profound influence of Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect" on our lives, setting the stage for an exploration into how tiny, consistent efforts can lead to monumental personal growth. Nick shares his journey as a voracious learner, detailing how his passions for travel, health, and biohacking are fueled by the knowledge gained from books. The takeaway is clear: reading is not just for entertainment—it's a vehicle for expanding our horizons and enriching our lives in unimaginable ways.
Are you setting goals that truly propel you forward? This episode is your roadmap to converting reading into concrete results. Nick Hutchinson extols the virtues of SMART goal-setting, a system he ardently applies to his reading habits to transform insights into tangible outcomes. We confront the typical roadblocks that hamper progress, such as fear and insufficient planning, offering sage advice on surmounting these hurdles. By spotlighting actionable strategies, we make the case for bridging the gap between absorbing knowledge and leveraging it to scale personal and professional heights.
Finishing off with a flourish, we celebrate essential reads that redefine financial freedom and lifestyle design, including "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and "The Four-Hour Workweek." We also shine a light on Nick's latest contribution, "Rise of the Reader," poised to guide avid readers in enhancing their literary expedition. Instagram's bustling book community also gets its due, as we discuss how Nick's BookThinkers and his personal page meld book wisdom with lifestyle zest. Join us for this intellectually charged dialogue—perfect for anyone eager to stoke their reading passion and chase a life rich with purpose.
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Imagine living in a world where you're not defined by societal expectations or driven by the need for external validation. How liberating would that be? Well, that's the world we're exploring today with our special guest, the author of The Courage Circle, Sandy Stream. We examine the damaging cycle of external validation, and how the point system we often live by, can cloud our self-perception. Sandy's insights into self-compassion and self-worth, devoid of societal pressures, offer a refreshing perspective on self-acceptance that could shift your entire outlook on life.
We touch on a realm many shy away from - our emotions, and the fear of confronting painful ones. With Sandy's guidance, we navigate the oftentimes treacherous landscape of our feelings, and dissect the idea of being "decorporeated"- our tendency to disconnect from our bodies and rely on our minds. We talk about the power of therapy in understanding triggers and emotions and emphasize the bravery it takes to face our pain head-on. We also share a common fear of disappointing others and the constant pressure to always appear strong - a sentiment many of us will find relatable.
Lastly, we delve into the often intimidating topics of detachment, ego, and the courage to face the unexpected. Sandy beautifully illustrates how letting go of expectations, trusting in life, and welcoming change can lead to fulfilling experiences. We highlight the importance of accepting reality over clinging to expectations, and how it aids in managing inner conflict. And as we wrap up, we touch on how our personal choices can lead to peace and truth, highlighting Sandy's personal journey of sharing thought-provoking ideas. So, come join us on this transformative journey to explore the depths of self-worth, courage, and self-acceptance. It's a conversation unlike any other.
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Picture yourself on the peak of Mount Everest, conquering your fears and breaking societal expectations. That's the journey our guest, world record holder, author, and mother of seven, Jen Drummond, takes us on in today's episode. Jen's life story is packed with incredible experiences, including a near-death car accident and the tragic loss of a friend, which shifted her perspective on life and made her see every day as a gift. Join us as she shares her insights into overcoming societal expectations, igniting the fire within, and becoming 'breakproof'.
Jen doesn't just climb mountains, she conquers them. With the mighty Everest and formidable K2 under her belt, Jen's tales of adventure are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Hear about her unique methods for tackling life's challenges, how she uses positive self-talk and music to overcome fear, and the careful steps taken to conquer these peaks. Jen's fire and determination will inspire you to face your personal Everest, whatever it may be.
Wrapping up our conversation, Jen emphasizes the importance of self-care and integrity, even in the most challenging of environments. It's not just about reaching the peak, but how you got there. From her personal experiences, Jen imparts valuable lessons on trusting in your journey and maintaining a sense of self amidst adversity. Encouraging everyone to live as the best version of themselves, Jen is here to ignite a spark within you to overcome your limitations and reach your personal summit. Don't miss an episode that promises to motivate and challenge you in ways you never imagined.
Learn More about Jenn: https://jenndrummond.com/
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Prepare to be captivated as we navigate the awe-inspiring journey of Freddie Bennett, a best-selling author, ultra-marathon athlete, and Guinness World Record holder. Freddie's tale of transformation - from grappling with stress, depression, addiction and poor health, to conquering extreme physical and mental trials - will leave you riveted. Listen closely as he eloquently shares his insights on the indispensability of taking command of our days, embracing what we love in this moment, and not waiting for a future that is not assured.
The next part of our conversation explores Freddie's unique mindset that helped him conquer personal insecurities and build unassailable confidence. Get ready for a raw and unfiltered account as he reflects on his early life, painted with material accomplishments but devoid of personal satisfaction. The turning point? A shift from the corporate rat race to a pursuit of genuine happiness and fulfillment. Freddie imparts the importance of having an intrinsic identity that withstands the transient nature of external titles, jobs, and material possessions.
Stay with us as Freddie paints a vivid picture of his experience running a 300-kilometer ultra-marathon in the Sahara Desert, the world's hottest place, and his preparations for a race across the frozen Arctic. Discover the immense power of small, daily decisions in building confidence and surmounting challenges. Ready to live a regret-free life? This enlightening discourse with Freddie Bennett will inspire you to push your boundaries, change your habits, and ultimately, transform your life. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and armed with the tools for a life-changing journey.
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Ever felt the power of a cold shower on your soul? Ponder over this as you join us for an enriching hour with Andrew Lachlan, CEO and founder of Sauna House. Andrew, once an athlete, narrates his struggles with alcoholism after his athletic career ended. In this raw, personal narrative, he shares his journey to sobriety and how breathwork and meditation became his saviors. The conversation also sheds light on the overlooked facet of recovery for athletes, and how cold water therapy was instrumental in his journey.
If you thought your phone was your best friend, this episode might make you think again. We, along with Andrew, dive into the lost art of communal bathing. A practice rooted in human history, it has been overshadowed by technology, but still holds the promise to provide us with a sense of accomplishment and connection. Together, we navigate how to safeguard our hearts and minds from the constant digital noise and stay truly present.
As we wrap up, we illuminate the mission behind Sauna House. Andrew's vision is to alleviate human suffering and he aims to do this by providing access to communal bathing spaces. We explore the magic of natural healing, the potency of weight training, endurance training, and the marvels of cold therapy. Embrace the power of endurance, natural healing, and most importantly, a cold shower for the soul. Be prepared to shift your perspective and challenge yourself in ways you never imagined.
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We've got an exciting episode for you! Featuring former high-level NFL and NBA executive, Paul Epstein, we get into the art of playing offense in life. Paul, a best-selling author, teaches us that every day offers a reset button, a fresh opportunity to make our mark. He stresses on the importance of starting each day with a beginner's mindset, and the notion of becoming a ‘momentum machine’, in order to truly seize each day on our own terms.
Ever found yourself torn between your head and your heart? Paul provides some incredible insights on how to navigate this often challenging terrain. He tells us how to detect when there's an imbalance between the two, and the steps to take when both are in agreement. Importantly, he navigates us through facing those fears and self-doubts that may hold us back from action, reminding us to stay in the fight, even when it's tough.
But at the core of it all, how do we discover our true values and move with purpose? Paul opens up about his transformational journey, revealing how he unearthed his own purpose and values. He shares his equation of confidence - values times action, and why clarity and consistency are integral for decision making. If you're seeking to understand your own values, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss. Join us as we journey with Paul in building unshakable confidence, one step at a time.
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In this episode, buckle up for an incredible, tear-jerking story of the Father Wounds that this man faced. Justin is truly a remarkable guest on the podcast that has a wealth of knowledge and experience. A walking, talking example of someone who has overcome to become, who has played injured in his life and turned the setbacks of life into set up for the future.
Webelieve God has a great plan for Justin and this is just the beginning of his journey. Enjoy the discussion!
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With a typical Midwest upbringing, Eli Rawinski found himself growing out of athletics and into corporate engineering. Only to find it wasn't what he always imagined.
In recent years he has started some side ventures in the eCommerce space alongside his Engineering career. He's no stranger to the struggles that come with crediting the life he's truly after and is a big advocate of surrounding himself with people on the same journey.
With no background in entrepreneurship, he shares some lessons he's learned and why he intently pursued people who could empower him on his journey.
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Kyle WIlz is a Former engineer that took his analytical mindset to the entrepreneurial space. He is a big advocate of the side hustle space and practiced it throughout his career as well.
He's been an investor and consultant with a tech start-up and does some part-time project management work but his biggest focus and passion is with Kornerstone, where he and his wife, Lauren, guide and coach aspiring entrepreneurs on how to take that step into the business ownership world.
Lastly, he's a big believer in having intention around self-growth and believes you can’t give value to others if you don’t gain it yourself first.
Kyle Wilz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwilz/
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John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life" has over 1,000,000 views.
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Simon is a brand futurist, international keynote speaker, and top-selling author. He is the founder and CEO of We First, a strategic brand consultancy focusing on the growth and effect of future-oriented, purpose-driven brands. As a successful CEO, writer, and thought leader, Simon has a great deal to offer your audience on these matters. He demonstrates to organizations how to amplify their business and enhance profits by expanding their positive impact.
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Today we sit down with Anthony Amunategui who is the Founder of CDO Group, a National Commercial Construction firm. We built over 1 million square feet of retail space and working with some of the worlds largest brands. I have a true passion for finding out what makes people successful in business and in life.k
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Jake has an affinity for physical and spiritual nutrition. By truly prioritizing his own health, he learned to manifest thoughts into reality. Put simply, the process of resculpting his mind and body saved his life. It has enabled him to lead family, friends and total strangers on similar paths. Nothing on this earth has given Jake more satisfaction than positively impacting the lives of other people.
Founded in 2017, LIFE LIKE JAKE is an elite mindset training mission that puts candidates through a rigorous unplugging process to rewire their thought matrices and understandings of the world as they see it, and of life itself. Doing so produces autonomous beings who are principle-based and purpose-driven, able to harness the power of the Universe to enact the change in their lives they so deeply desire.
The LIFE LIKE JAKE ethos is pillared on leadership, personal growth and development, radical candor and extreme accountability. It hails from military ideology, careers in professional athletics and multi-faceted entrepreneurship, historical and contemporary philosophy, and decades spent insatiably consuming drugs, alcohol, pleasurable company and material things.
Find Jake at:
https://www.instagram.com/lifelikejake/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifelikejake/
https://www.youtube.com/@lifelikejake
https://www.tiktok.com/@lifelikejake
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Darryl is one of the world’s leading experts on trust with over twenty years of experience. His Ph.D.¨Building Trust in Hostile Environments¨from Duke University established him as a global leader for governments, businesses, and NGOs on practical approaches to building trust.
Darryl has worked for Mckinsey & Company in their Toronto office, as well as advised the Canadian Military on trust building in Afghanistan.
His trust model is both simple and insightful. Darryl’s practical experience and deep knowledge of trust make him a powerful thought partner and ally for individuals at the highest level of organizations.
https://www.trustunlimited.com/
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Fred Cary is an internationally known entrepreneur and business thought leader with over three decades of leadership experience and transformational strategies that have resulted in billions of dollars in corporate value.
His success stories cross boundaries – he has built high-growth businesses in finance, software, mobile technologies, data, retail, consumer products, strategic services, and e-commerce.
Today, he is focused on helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs get on their paths to success by finding their niches and remaining confident and steadfast along the way.
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Todd is the President of Komuso, a necklace concept that slows people's exhale to 8+ seconds calming the entire nervous system. This fashionable artifact was inspired by 17th-century Japanese monks and engineered to quiet the busy mind, which helps relieve anxiety in a natural way.
Along with his fashion designer wife Vanessa, Todd created the first meditation accessory. In 2017, the couple established Komuso Design with the straightforward goal of giving people a stunning new tool to attain peace of mind. Todd wants Komuso Design to lead the "fashion wellness" movement and change lives in the process.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-steinberg-7740265/
Komuso's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/komusodesign/
https://www.komusodesign.com/
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Joel is a health coach and integrative health practitioner that helps his clients get to the root cause of their issues, whether it's weight loss, gut health, or even something more serious like auto-immune conditions so that they can start living the best version of themselves. Joel is also the host of "The Hacked Life" podcast where he's had the chance to sit down with some of the leading health experts in the world, such as Dave Asprey, James Altucher, and Dave Meltzer. His motto: "Live Healthy, Live Happy."
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Dr. Foojan Zeine is a Psychotherapist, Radio/podcast host, International Speaker, and author. She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing online and in her office in Southern California. Dr. Zeine is the originator of “Awareness Integration” educational and psychological theory and intervention, and the author of 6 books including Life Reset – The Awareness Integration Path to Create the Life You Want. She has authored and co-authored 5 books. She is the host of A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan at KMET1490AM/ ABC Radio. She appeared on the Dr. Phil show is a guest speaker in universities including Harvard.
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Jas Takhar is the Founder of the #1 Real Estate sales team in Canada for Royal LePage, and he and his team have done over $1.6b in sales, closing over 500+ transactions during the pandemic. Jas knows a lot about creating a brand; he took all that he learned from founding REC and has spent the last three years building his own personal brand. He now hosts the Jas Takhar Podcast and would like to share the open and honest process of how he was able to build a loyal following while propelling his team to the #1 position in the country.
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In this episode, we sit down with Nutriousnist and Weight Loss Expert, Corey Little. We talk about improving your relationship with yourself to help you achieve your fitness and life goals. As well as, identifying and overcoming the "Bully in Your Brain" - that little negative voice that haunts and taunts all of us.
Corey is a down to Earth, food-loving, “lose weight while getting away with as much as you can” weight-loss guru.
- He was a champion bodybuilder with 3% body-fat and a Jr. Olympic Gold Medal!
- He's been on ESPN, written for national fitness magazines, and trained professional athletes.
- Corey has three certifications and two degrees. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in Nutrition Science and Allied Health.
Now, Corey's mission is to teach people how to overcome the "bully in their brain." So they can stop constantly stressing over food, finally lose weight, and feel confident in their own skin.
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In Ep. 92 we bring Mark Metry back on the show to talk about our Nutrition and how it affects our Mental Health and quality of life.
Mark is now a Certified Nutrition Coach that is looking to help folks live a better quality of life and improve their mental health.
Get in touch with Mark on markmetry.com
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Follow him on LinkedIn: Mark Metry
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Lion Goodman is a transformational coach, author, healer and teacher.
He created the Clear Beliefs Method of trauma-informed therapeutic coaching, which he has taught to more than 500 coaches, healers and therapists around the world. His training is accredited by both the International Coaching Federation and Association for Coaching.
Lion helps eliminate his client’s limiting or negative beliefs from their subconscious mind, heal childhood wounds, and resolve traumas from the past. The Clear Beliefs Method is a multidimensional approach to rapid, deep healing.
Lion has taught workshops and trainings around the world, and authored 5 books, including Creating On Purpose, Clear Your Clients' Limiting Beliefs, and Menlightenment. He is a co-author of a new book, “Transforming Trauma,” with Joe Vitale, Marci Shimoff, John Demartini, and Christy Whitman.
Go to BeliefRelief.net to Join Lion and his community every month for a free masterclass where you can explore your limiting beliefs on topics such as money, relationships, career, family, self-esteem & love.
You can also go to ClearBeliefs.com to learn more about how you can learn and teach these practices.
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Welcome to episode 90 where we sit down with Rob Krecak, The Founder of Humans First. We talk about his early childhood and how he grew up with low self-esteem to developing a successful career on Wall Street and becoming a successful entrepreneur. We also, talk about his company Humans First and what Technology Mindfulness is all about.
Rob has offered a free 30-min consultation to anyone in our audience who wants to improve their lives by being more mindful about their technology.
Reach out to Rob via https://www.humansfirst.us/contact and tell him that you are a listener of this podcast and you would like to take advantage.
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Join us for Ep. 89 where we talk about 'Code Switching'. we George Paasewe, a passionate college educator, Author, and Entrepreneur with a strong desire to help students recognize the connection between learning and experience.
What is 'Code Switching"?
Is it good or is it bad?
Find out on this Episode of Playing Injured.
Learn more about what Geogre is up to:
www.educarepublications.com
www.thecodeswitcherllc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-paasewe-a66841169/ Books written by George:How Black College Students Learn Code-Switching - Second Edition
How Black College Students Learn Code-Switching
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Andrew McKinney currently works at the Insights Association based in Washington, D.C. He's worked in the technology, market research & data-focused verticals for the past 11+ years.
He has worked for 3 billion-dollar evaluated companies: Momentive AI (SurveyMonkey), Lucid (acquired by CINT) & Dynata (formerly known as "Research Now". A big part of his story is being mentored and he has been lucky to be around influential tech and data CEOs that have definitely shaped and molded my business acumen.
Get in touch with Andrew on LinkedIn - he is looking forward to connecting with you!
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Welcome to episode 87, where Mason sits down with Michael Berggreen who runs Aim Way High Coaching. In this episode, they go through the journey Michael went through as a kid growing up in an abusive home and changing his life around to becoming a successful entreprenuer.
Here is the contact information For Michael:
Email: michael@aimwayhigh.com
Website: aimwayhigh.com
Aim Way High Coaching is about finding alignment with the happy version of yourself. AWH will enlighten your guidance system to reactivate and allow you to stand tall day after day. AWH will allow you to carry that indefinite smile effortlessly without reason or logic. You will find peace and inspiration here. Peace because contentment can be attained through knowledge of a different way of thinking. Inspiration because from a place of peace, new perspective, wonder and magic will find it's way back into your life.
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Welcome to episode 86 where we sit down with Jeff Later, the Co-Founder/CEO of L8R Lifestyle as well as a Nutrition/Fitness Coach and Professional Body Builder.
Jeff helps people level up and find optimal ways to achieve health and wellness without disrupting their entire lives.
His company L8R Lifestyle believes in serving others with honesty and integrity. The fitness industry is broken, and they intend to fix it! Dishonesty rules the day and negatively impacts the millions of people that are influenced by sleazy marketing tactics and short-term quick fixes that lead to longterm-term problems.
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Welcome to 85 where Mason Eddy dives deep into the differences between Side Ventures and Side Hustles and why it is essential to think about this in today's world.
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In this episode, Mason sits down with Ian Ronk to talk about his journey from Welder to Scrum Master and the mindset that was holding him back. They also, discuss the remedy to self-limiting beliefs and how you can turn it around in your journey.
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Considered Shaquille O’Neal’s “Head coach for Happiness,” Elizabeth Lombardo is on a mission to free people from the stress of perfectionism caused by their own inner critics. She is considered the country's most widely interviewed celebrity psychologist, with hundreds of radio and TV appearances on shows like Dr. Oz, The TODAY Show, Steve Harvey, CNN, Fox Business News, and others, and she has been quoted in media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, Forbes, Women’s Health, and Cosmopolitan. Her own articles can frequently be found in SUCCESS, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Better Homes & Gardens, and other publications.
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Ep. 82 we sit with Paul Casey to talk all about Personality Types in a simple and practical way for you to understand who you are and become more self-aware. We also touch on how you can get better at managing your time from one of the leading authorities in time management.
Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 24 years and he is one of the leading authorities in leadership and personal growth—especially time management—helping people take back their calendars and restore sanity to their lives
Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. He's inspired thousands of individuals and leaders to grow forward through his seminars, team-building off-site retreats, one-to-one self-leadership coaching, and as a keynote speaker. Paul has written 4 books: The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), Leading the Team You’ve Always Wanted, and Leading with Super-Vision. And he interviews local leaders in his podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer.
Free resources from Paul: https://takebackmycalendar.com/ or Text "Growing" to 72000
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Karin Tydén has an almost supernatural ability to understand and "hack" the mechanics behind people's subconscious patterns and create new and better strategies in life. Fast. Tailored.
She is a multi-award-winning coach, active in over 25 countries and one of Europe's sharpest in her field. She has helped thousands of people to maximize their potential and is often seen as the coaches' coach.
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Welcome to Episode 80! In this episode, we chat with Professional Performance Expert, Greg Offner all about his story of almost losing his voice permanently. As well as, putting in the hard work to grow past adversity and how to find gradtitude along the way.
Gregory Offner is one of the most in-demand experts on the topic of professional performance, and navigating disruption. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, and he is often asked to keynote at conferences where industry leaders and executives turn to him for new perspectives on how to elevate performance, eliminate disengagement, and make work suck less.
Greg is on all the major socials, and looking to connect with you!
Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com/
Also, text the word "Perform" to 33777 and receive practical tips to help you perform better in whatever you do.
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In EP 79, Josh brings on Dr. Jo Lukins all the way from Australia to talk about the mind of elite athletes and how we can use the techniques they do in our everyday life.
With a Ph.D. in Psychology over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jo Lukins has a breadth of knowledge in the sport, organizational and educational domains. She consults with the Defence Force, outstanding professionals, and athletes on the world stage.
Elite Sleep Guide:
https://gameplan.drjolukins.com/signuppage
Book links:
The Elite (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/ELITE-Athlete-Champion-Performance-Thinking/dp/0645328405/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In the Grandstands (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Grandstands-Champion-Through-Tears-Triumphs/dp/1922497088/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7MHOE4L6IO92&keywords=in+the+grandstands+lukins&qid=1648619843&s=books&sprefix=in+the+grandstands+lukin%2Cstripbooks%2C294&sr=1-1
Website: https://www.drjolukins.com/
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jo-lukins
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoLukins
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_jo_lukins/
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Josh sits down with Blaine Oelkers to chat about how to develop a strong mindset to get great results in your life and tools to help you be more productive.
Blaine Oelkers, America’s only Chief Results Officer®
He’s always loved to help people get results and he knows which habits bring success and results, how to create them instantly, and stick with them for a lifetime.
- A leading authority in Personal Implementation & Consistency
- A TEDx Speaker with over 190,000 views
- Lifetime Work-from-Home Entrepreneur
- Graduate of Purdue University & Stanford University’s Social Entrepreneurship Program
- Co-Authored of 3 Books
Learn More about Blaine here: http://selfluence.com/
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Tomas Cutts is a Filmmaker and Creative Director currently in Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk about the power of belief in yourself and what taking leaps of faith can do for you.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/gg_tcutts/
https://www.weatherstonestudios.com
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Join us for the need installment on the show where we chat about all challenges young people go through and play injured through.
This one is all about Creating a Vision in your life!
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Tim Branyan is the Founder of TrueFanz and COO of Logic Square Technologies.
As Tim likes to tell he and his childhood friends were going nowhere fast. As he look at the trajectory of people that were years ahead of him, he realized that going to the Military was the best option for him. From the lessons and character that he built in the military he successfully made the transition to the tech.
In this episode, we learn about his journey and how far he's come.
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Rusty Gaillard had a career & life many would envy, but it was crumbling from the inside. His marriage failed, he had no true friends and he was bored at work.
He learned how to turn around his life & loves sharing that approach with others.
Too many successful people don't aim higher because they don't want to risk what they already have.
In this episode, you can learn from his experience: how to aim higher, live by your own rules, and find the courage and strength to make it happen in your life.
Learn More about Rusty at https://www.svdreambuilders.com/
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Karen Salita is a former competitive snowboarder who reinvented herself after injuries forced her to question her identity and her purpose in life. While exploring the early years of midlife, she became intrigued by the process of personal transformation and began her next reinvention as an author.
Karen writes about exploring one’s deep potential in her blog, Follow Your Wiggle, on www.karensalita.com;
Her Instagram: karen.salita
Karen's Facebook: Facebook.com/FollowYourWiggle.
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In the classroom and on the basketball court was the first stage where Anne found her passion for team dynamics and success. She was a USA Today/Parade Magazine/WBCA All-America in high school breaking state records as a freshman. She went on to be All-American Division 1 Basketball Player and Academic All-America at Iowa State University before being drafted in the WNBA.
After enjoying a successful start to her career in the highly competitive industries of collegiate coaching, TV commentary, and medical sales, she was inspired to cultivate a deeper bond with people and transition her career into leadership consulting through performance psychology.
The thread of her career journey has been woven together through deep connections with others while elevating mindsets and organizational performance. She is committed to creating inclusive cultures where every person matters and they lift those around them all while being integral contributors to the enterprise goals.
Connect with Anne at www.anneoneil.co
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Sean Conley is a Former NFL kicker (Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets) when his NFL career ended prematurely, he struggled with physical injuries and identity issues.
Along his football journey, he overcame ADHD, self-doubt, financial hardships, and scores of skeptics to pivot into a blossoming second career(teaching yoga and meditation), using the tools learned through loss, teamwork, and healthy listening from those around him.
Using his experiences, his goal is to help people find peace through mindfulness.
Learn more at seanconley.net
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Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, worked hard to achieve success as an award-winning educator and coaching a state championship team. As a motivational / inspirational speaker, best selling author, and life coach, James helps people get out of their past, step into their future, and persevere to their future.
James became a quadriplegic, dislocating three vertebra in his neck, from playing a football game. The doctor said, "James, I'm sorry. You'll never walk again and you might be paralyzed from your neck down." Later, the doctor advised his family to place him in a nursing home; he would be too much of a burden for them to take care.
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Through the cumulation of various skillsets, mentors and personally owned businesses Michelle Eberhard has honed those experiences to be one of the youngest and successful COO’s of a 20-year run company.
The next elevations of her journey include her becoming the C.O.O of an award-winning technology company and VP of Sales at an award-winning nutritional organization.
From there, she went on to business consulting, mentoring, business investing and even became a serial entrepreneur. She’s been a public speaker at Universities and teen schools along with having bought and sold businesses. Her experience also extends to having sat on multiple company and political boards before the age of 30.
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Visit:
https://myquestapp.com
One Adventure to guide Entrepreneurs from start up to expansion. Whether you have $100 to your name or 1M, each business can benefit.
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Dr. Travis Fox has been Architecting lives, cultures, and stages for 30 years, holding doctorates in both psychology and clinical hypnotherapy. Reaching beyond the common uses of conscious and subconscious models. Dr.Fox has perfected a step-by-step app designed for those who are ready to transform their businesses and wake up from the hypnosis of day-to-day boredom.
Dr. Travis Fox has been named by Yahoo Finance as a top 20 entrepreneur for 2020 and even more recently Top 20 Instagram Influencers by BuzzFeed. Dr. Travis Fox has been on radio shows, podcasts, and television programs across the country. He also has most recently appeared in such documentary films “Beyond The Secret-The Awakening,” (March 2020) the long-awaited sequel to “The Secret,” as well as “How Thoughts Become Things” (April 2020). Additionally, one of the Founders of The Ultimate Business Quest.
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More info on Travis and what he does at: https://www.instagram.com/travisfox360/
Also, https://myquestapp.com/, to learn more.
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**Collin Jewett has a background in Industrial engineering and now he's a Program Director at Superhuman Playbook, author, accelerated learning coach, and adventurer. He loves helping others rediscover the joy of learning and partner with their brains to unlock limitless memory, boundless creativity, and unshakeable focus.
Collin was gracious enough to give us access to free training on Unlocking your 3 Brain States: https://www.loom.com/share/folder/d490fc6bbd8642d1a23dfddf07d4ec46 Learning about Collin at:**
- www.curiosityjump.com
- www.maven.com/curiosityjump/superlearner
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Join us for this amazing chat between Mason and Jay Jay Kurahashi-Sofue.
Jay is a VP of Marketing for Ava Labs, Marketing Advisor for Crypto & Fintec, Angel Investor, and Music Photographer.
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Join us for Ep. 57, where Mason chats with entrepreneur, investor and venture capitalist, Steve Hoffman!
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Brimstone has had a successful and rewarding career spanning well over four decades; participating in numerous entertainment fields boasting a list of titles including professional wrestler, radio host/professional podcaster, actor, voice actor, author, musician, philanthropist, food critic, horror model, and comic book/animated/children's book/video game hero. He's been called a Renaissance man by many, but more accurately described as a well seasoned entertainer and serial entertainment entrepreneur.
BrimStone's Resources:
Instagram
https://www.therealbrimstone.com/
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Welcome to Ep. 55 where we bring Mark Metry back on the show! We chat briefly about what he's journey with social anxiety and truly understand what Mental Health is all about!
Learn to Rewire Social Anxiety and Change Your Brain!Mark has a new program that gives you an easy-to-follow, step-by-step system that teaches you how to break free from social anxiety AND guides you through the right frameworks, habits, and methods to be yourself in front of anyone.
https://www.markmetry.com/program
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Join us for Ep. 54, where we learn the story of Amanda McGrew and the journey of developing a cutting-edge dating app for athletes.
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Greg is the CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, an independent financial advisory firm that manages $1BN in assets and celebrates over 20 years of helping clients
secure financial independence. In his role as Senior Advisor, Greg works with leaders at “companies who care” to make financial wellness part of their culture, improve their bottom line and increase retirement readiness among employees. Greg is passionate about leading his team to deliver life-changing financial advice to the firm’s high-performing, high net worth clients so they can focus on what matters most and learn how to... Go the distance
Greg trained for and completed a full Ironman Triathlon, and then qualified for a spot in the Kona World Championships at age 50. Along the way, he learned many valuable lessons that apply not only to endurance sports but also to Wealth & Life strategy. In this episode, he shares the 7 lessons learned from Ironman triathlons to make Wealth & Life success easier.
Greg believes life is an endurance event, and that you have to “go long.” With the right clarity, plan and support impossible goals can be made possible. His family is his inspiration, and triathlons keep him moving!
Learn More about Greg and his mission!
Resource page set up for Playing Injured listeners:
https://advisorygroupsf.com/greg-patterson-ironman-playing-injured-podcast/
Connect with Greg on Linkedin and let him know the value you gained from the show!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greghp/
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Join us this week to hear the unique story of Jessica Cox and her life as the first armless pilot!
Jessica is recognized internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars, and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. She holds the title of the first person without arms to earn a black belt in ATA Martial Arts and the Guinness World Record for being the first armless person in aviation history to earn a pilot’s certificate. Convinced that the way we think has a greater impact on our lives than our physical constraints, Jessica chose to pursue a degree in psychology at the University of Arizona. Since then she has traveled to 26 countries on six continents sharing her inspirational message.
To Learn More: https://www.jessicacox.com/
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Tune in to Episode 51 with Daniel Blue, hear his story of how he went from having a daughter at 19 years old, being addicted to Oxycontin, college drop out to own a 7 figure business called Quest Education. He helps people learn how to make money tax-free, pay off debt, get capital to grow their business, and have more control over their 401k's and IRA's.
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In this episode, we unpack Mitch's injury of spasmodic torticollis a fascinating life-altering injury.
Mitch is an Executive Director of Finance at EXCELLence Performance
He works with a team comprised of highly skilled business and life coaches that provide world-class leadership, personal growth, and communication skills training.
In this episode, we unpack Mitch's injury of spasmodic torticollis a fascinating life-altering injury.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitchell-lomazov-30959b105
Email: mitch.lomazov@epcoaching.com
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Join us for Episode 49, Where Dai Manuel and Josh talk about the 5 Fs of prioritizing your life, his journey of growing up as an obese kid, and the mental side of going through change!
Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community.
He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought-after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach.
Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Nuggets of wisdom and inspiration to take action to be your best self are guaranteed when you connect with Dai!
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Called a “powerhouse yogi and rising leader” by Forbes, Katie Brauer is an international yoga educator, high-performance coach, and mentor at the intersection of yoga and entrepreneurship.
A known expert in the field of health and wellness combining two decades of experience, Katie is known as the teacher of teachers. She was the creative force behind Yoga Six (Y6) programming and Teacher Training and served on the Executive Team as Chief Program Officer playing a leading role in the companies successful expansion across the US.
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In this Episode, We chat with Sarah Taylor, PH.D to talk about how to manage your energy, the "3 Gifts Technique" of going through adversity, and how to measure your Mental Fitness through Positive Intelligence.
Sarah founded ThriveWise to help people navigate the uncharted and turbulent waters we face today. Her PhD explored why so many dedicated leaders feel stuck, jaded, and exhausted when tackling their biggest challenges and she uncovered a deep yearning in the workplace to be more authentic, more alive, and more human. She developed a framework to engage more effectively with complex challenges through relationships and connections. She is passionate about using this to address root causes of limiting patterns, burnout, and stress to help people thrive in the 21st century.
As an OD professional, Sarah has extensive experience in culture change, leadership development, and employee wellbeing. She has used facilitation, consulting, and coaching skills in a range of large-scale public sector transformation programs. She is trained in collaborative leadership methodologies such as Theory U, Open Space, and World Café as well as a more traditional program and change management approaches. Her style is to go beyond superficial solutions to work at the level of underpinning mindsets and worldviews to create conditions for meaningful change, resilience, and high performance.
As someone who is dedicated to personal development and learning, Sarah blends academic rigor with fresh and eclectic insights, stories, and cutting-edge research into everything she does.
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In this episode, Josh sits down with Eric Edmeades to talk about Why we feel stress and fear today and how to manage it. We also touched on is Food Psychology. As well as how the broken manufacturing systems have influenced the way we see food.
As well as being the founder of the fast-growing health coaching company, WildFit, Eric Edmeades is an internationally recognized business speaker and serial entrepreneur.
He is a true serial entrepreneur having owned businesses in a variety of industries including mobile computing, medical simulation, augmented reality gaming, 3D camera engineering, and Hollywood special effects, where I had the privilege of working on Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar and movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, and Iron Man franchises.
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John's Background as a Stuntman, Fight Director, College Professor, Artistic Director, and Comedian makes him an intriguing guest that draws your audience in and delivers real-world techniques for overcoming self-imposed limitations and achieving maximum potential even in times of adversity.
After a serious back injury that left him paralyzed, John developed his "5F" system of achievement. The system hacks the fight or flight response shortening learning curves and increases successful outcomes. Using the system, he went on to perform over 4000 live comedy sword-fighting shows in 16 countries around the world. On six USO tours, John took his show to the front lines of both Iraq and Afghanistan from 2001-2006.
John now is a highly sought-after keynote speaker known as The Corporate Action Hero. He delivers empowering programs to organizations globally. His programs are unique, out of the box, and use bullwhips and nunchucks to deliver his message. His website is: www.corporateactionhero.com
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If your purpose is only money then you will sell your life to the highest bidder.
This means that you will accept any salary even if it doesn’t align with your values.
Listen to what Hosts, Josh and Mason have to say about the subject above.
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AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is a former top ten world-ranked athlete (University of Oregon Track and Field), entrepreneur, Executive Coach and Global Speaker who has traveled to 30+ countries working with students, professional athletes, coaches, governmental agencies, celebrities, CEO’s, employees of Fortune 100 companies, scholars, victims affected by terrorism and even community leaders from around the world through his entrepreneurial ventures. His endeavors have included work in sports diplomacy, storytelling, athlete performance, fashion, virtual reality, leadership development, global education, business coaching, as well as several others.
He has led an unorthodox path which began by narrowly missing the 2008 Olympic games to working at top educational institutions such as Phillips Exeter Academy and The St. Paul’s School, to now founding a fashion company for athletes. Coach AK has collaborated or worked with companies such as Google, Raymond James, RBS, Biogen, Dear World, Duke Basketball, NYU, Xavier, Americans Promoting Study Abroad, Dermelogica, Jimmy V Foundation, the State Department, WeWork, ImpactHUB, and Oath.
Through his work he has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nike, Yurbuds, Women’s Health, Sony, Fox Sports, The Doctors, and was even a contestant on the Fox game show, Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader? with his triplet brother. (Unfortunately, they were not smarter than a 5th Grader.)
Coach AK is the founder of MobileXA, an accountability and business coaching platform, to help early-stage entrepreneurs 10x their productivity and find balance. Coach AK is a global speaker and advises several startups around the globe. He currently resides in Boston with his 7-year-old daughter, Haiven. Coach AK enjoys rock climbing, standup comedy, and traveling.
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Henry Frazier III is a Former Professional Football Player. This is a wide-ranging conversation about his life and the up and down experiences he faced.
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In Ep. 41, Tyree York and Josh talk about how important it is to chase progress over perfection and the art of studying yourself.
They also talk about Tyree's story of constantly being the underdog and how he overcame those challenges to have an excellent collegiate career and pay his knowledge forward to other young players be successful.
Tyree York is the CEO & Founder of Great Training. His goal in life is to help generations to come find ways to improve mentally, physically and emotionally. He's learned that in order to be Great, you have to work on yourself and your craft every single day.
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In Ep. 40, Matt Walker and Josh take about how to bring Adventure into your everyday life.
In the show, we talk about a 30-day challenge that Matt created of Practical Exercises to support your clarity & direction.
Try it out: https://matt-walker-adventure.mykajabi.com/30-day-challenge
As the managing director and founder of Matt Walker Adventures. Matt has more than twenty years of international mountain guiding experience with a Master’s in Organizational Development.
He specializes in
- Leading small groups on mountain adventures with a focus on individual development.
- High-level personal and executive coaching.
He will help you to shift your perspective and gain energy to understand that full engagement living is a state of physical, emotional, and cognitive high performance.
He offers a transformational opportunity. — adventure is a catalyst for learning to fully embrace your life and is an opportunity to gain confidence and clarity.
While working with him, he’ll teach you that you are capable of doing more than you ever imagined. You will regain your joy in life and find adventure in everything you do.
Learn more about Matt at https://mattwalkeradventure.com/
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Q is an athlete turned mindset and performance coach. He specializes in supporting Men in connecting to their life’s mission and forming habits and relationships that will forward their life.
He utilizes his extensive background in sports psychology, leadership development, emotional intelligence, men’s work, career transitions, yogic philosophy, meditation, & breathwork to help you tap into your full potential.
Reach out to Q on Instagram: @qwilliams__ or go to https://linktr.ee/qwilliams_/
Free Anger Resource: https://www.q-williams.com/anger-resource
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Join us for Episode 38 with Scott Leese, where we learn his story and how he turned his struggle into being one of the top sales leaders out there!
Scott Leese Consulting, LLC was founded with a concentration on companies scaling from $0 – $25m ARR. Armed with years of industry experience, and a proven track record of success, we focus on a scalable approach to sales strategy, process, people, infrastructure and more.
Scott Leese is one of the top startup sales leaders in the country. Through domestic and international consulting as a strategic advisor; he has trained an army of salespeople and sales leaders thousands strong. Leese puts his nearly two decades of sales and leadership experience to use as the CEO/Founder of both Scott Leese Consulting, LLC and SurfandSales.com.
Based in Austin, TX, Scott is a 3-time winner of the Top 25 Inside Sales Professionals by the American Association of Inside Sales, and a highly sought-after consultant, advisor, leader, and sales trainer.
While learning both the fundamentals and higher strategy of sales, Scott Leese’s students come away motivated and empowered. He has helped to create many successful organizations and has shaped thousands of individuals into highly sought after sales leaders. Areas of expertise include Sales and Leadership Seminars, Consulting and Coaching, Public Speaking Events, Conferences, Sales Training, and more!
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Scott is the author of the book, Be The Hero of Your Life: Ditch the Excuses, Take Your Hero’s Journey and Find Your LIfe’s Purpose, a guideline to self-discovery using the Hero’s Journey.
Learn more at https://www.jscottmacmillan.com
Also, go to http://takehj.com
Everyone has an obstacle they’re trying to hurdle over. Whether it be finding that perfect career job or letting go of damaging relationships, something is keeping them STUCK in the same place. Scott MacMillan has coached clients through those very barriers to successfully get where they want to be. The whole process starts with the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey!
By creating your personal timeline - with big and minor life events - listeners will be able to identify how they got where they are today. Scott talks about how to overcome the fear holding you back once you’ve identified your Journey, how to hone in on limiting beliefs, and then flip them to the positive for forward-motion. He provides insight into how to use these timelines to create the roadmap for where you want to be and how to get there.
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Join us for EP 36, where Paul and Mason talk about the injuries that Paul went through in his baseball career and what grit really looks in life!
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Dr. Lori Baker-Schena delivers solid, practical leadership advice in an entertaining and fun way – leaving listeners/viewers laughing and learning as they acquire new strategies for moving forward in their careers. Her extensive leadership and university teaching experience, combined with her sense of humor and ability to relate to her audience, inspire participants to inject more positivity, productivity, and joy into their personal and professional lives.
If you have any questions about positivity and leadership, would like to explore one-on-one leadership or life coaching, or need a guest speaker for your next professional event, send Dr. Lori a note by visiting https://www.loribakerschena.com/contact
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Reflecting on the first year of our journey podcasting, it's been an interesting ride this year. But I think we choose the best time to start, we are pumped for season 2 and the things that we're looking forward to improving on the next year.
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Michael has spent a lifetime studying what causes some people to adapt and transform to match their circumstances while others struggle to find their way. In his research on transformation, Michael realized there were only a few big blocks that everyone needed to build upon to create lasting change. He is the author of Waking Up: A Guide for Transformation and has a passion for sharing these life-changing tools with others. Michael Gallagher has successfully built several businesses, overcoming challenges that should have left him a statistic.
Go to www.wakingupthebook.com for his book and got to https://michaelgallagherspeaks.com/ to see more of his work.
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Discussion with Josh and Mason on the different perspectives of how helping can hurt!
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Mike Acker is an executive and communication coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of four books including the bestselling Speak With No Fear, which has appeared on numerous booklists even getting designated as the #1 book on overcoming fear of speaking on Forbes.com.
Mike passionately coaches business professionals to lead and speak with confidence. In presentations, he entertains and inspires audiences using stories of growing up as the son of drug smugglers who turned missionaries. He retells and relates lessons learned on how to overcome insecurity and exclusion in a cross-cultural setting. And he unpacks the path from employee to manager to leader.
Mike also enjoys rock-climbing, wake surfing, skiing, church, building Legos with his son, and going on dates with his wife, Taylor. Mike believes in the power of prayer, exercise, journaling, and real community to counter the stresses of everyday life. You can find out more at https://www.stepstoadvance.com/mike-acker/
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David E. Marlow is a senior business strategy and global growth executive with extensive experience leading transformation, continuous improvements, strategy development and technology integration, innovation and revenue growth to deliver best-in-class service in manufacturing, technology and service environments.
He has a broad background establishing new business operations and revenue streams and strengthening partners and resources for expansion. Deep experience developing high performing and agile, accountable teams, ready to deliver on aggressive goals with integrity. Highly networked, able to deliver sales and operational improvements. Experience managing executive teams and budgets up to $200M.
He's also a polished keynote speaker, published author and a nationally-recognized leader in Lean Six Sigma development in services, product development and consumer products organizations I have served as Keynote Speaker at AT&T’s B2Bi National Customer Conference and Fusion13 IT National Conference Lean Track with keynote focused on leading lean six sigma transformation programs. A former sergeant in the US Marine Corps, I hold a BA degree and am a Certified Network Engineer in Cisco, Microsoft, Sun Solaris and Juniper.
Reach out to David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidemarlow/
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In this Episode, Nate Tutas unpacks he's journey of Neuro-linguistic programming and going through a miscarriage in 2019.
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In Ep. 28, Mason and Nick Kempf talk about the journey of dealing and healing through a divorce.
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Short discussion between Mason and Josh about what they value most in life...
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In this Episode, Phoenix Suns Point Guard, Jevon Carter breaks down his journey of getting to the NBA and going through a character building childhood.
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Episode 26 is a quick discussion that is all about taking and receiving feedback between Josh and Mason.
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Mark Drager has built a 7 figure marketing agency in Toronto. His unique angle of "playing injured" is that his step father growing up made him feel worthless and so he now always feels not good enough and has something to prove... but he's had tremendous success at the same time.
Learn more about Mark at markdrager.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark.drager/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdrager/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/markdrager?sub_confirmation=1
Something to Prove Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/something-to-prove-podcast/id1454104991
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Natalie Allport is a former national team snowboarder, athlete, and lifelong entrepreneur. She runs a digital marketing agency, 93 Agency, has over a decade of experience in social media marketing and personal branding, and is passionate about helping athletes and entrepreneurs build their brands and businesses in the same way she did. Natalie has been featured by several notable media outlets, including the Globe and Mail, on her athletic, educational, and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY99KYlIvd4onGOttHakxng
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieallport/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieallport/
Natalie's Podcast: https://natalieallport.com/podcast/
Learn More about Natalie: https://natalieallport.com/
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In Ep.23, we chat with Professional Basketball Player, Dylan Ennis, about the several injuries he faced on his journey to getting to the final four and living his dream.
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In Ep. 22, Mark Metry unpacks his story of overcoming Social Anxiety and how gained confidence and turned into the man he is today.
Today Mark Metry is a Forbes Featured keynote speaker, on an Amazon Prime Documentary Series & podcast host interviewing world-class human beings on his global top 100 Humans 2.0 show but once a upon a time he couldn't even make direct eye contact with anyone and suffered from social anxiety from health issues & not living the life I was strategically designed to live.
In total, his thoughts, views, podcasts, and videos have been viewed over 50+ Million times. On August 16, 2018, my podcast hit #96 of the top podcasts in the world with Tim Ferriss, NPR, Lewis Howes & Gary Vaynerchuk.
He is a podcast strategist consulting funded start-ups, founders, and organizations to sustainably start, grow & brand build their way through the competition in the age of vanity metrics with marketing experience for over 13 years and accumulation of over 100M+ overall network views
If you are interested in learning how to unlock your LinkedIn to bring you opportunities to grow your career, message or brand consider taking his Unlock Your LinkedIn course: https://bit.ly/2RwZtYw
Listen to 500+ Episodes of Humans 2.0 Here:
https://www.markmetry.com/humans-2-0-podcast
- Available for speaking send him an email mark@vudream.com
Podcast Acceleration Program for those interested in starting their Podcast or taking it to the next level: https://www.markmetry.com/business
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For Kevin Palmieri, changing his mindset wasn’t a choice. It was a life or death decision. His purpose is to be the person that he needed when I was at my lowest point.
Kevin has a fire burning inside him to make sure that no matter how dark and scary life seems...that you understand where you are is temporary and NOT permanent. When you feel lost in the darkness, he show you that you’re not alone and we’ll find the way out together.
As creator and host of his successful 'Hyper Conscious Podcast' Kevin has released over 350+ episodes where he discusses topics like: Relationships, Mindset, Habits, Adversity & Fitness.
Follow him on Instagram:
https://www.thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/
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Mason and Josh navigate through the current state of America and how racism has played a part in their lives.
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Andrew's belief is that you are learning something new, or you are dying.
Over the years he has hired and groomed rock star sales managers who help him grow and retain revenue. Years of Sales Leadership has presented regular speaking opportunities at UWM’s Lubar School of Business and Marquette University’s School of Communication. His speaking topics include career progression, leadership, storytelling, and generational communication.
See more from Andrew Metz:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrew-metz-sales Instagram: @dadsgottheruns
Website: www.andrewmetz.net
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In EP.18, we talk with Evan Carmichael to find out how he broke his neck on tour and the mindset it took to keep the show on the road.
Other topics that we talk through:
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Finding your purpose from in your deepest pain.
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Managing your fear of other people's opinions.
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Taking action in spite of fear, and how serving brings happiness!
Evan believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping raise $500k to $15mil. He now runs the biggest YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with 2M+ subscribers, wrote 4 books & speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem. He's set 2 world records, uses a trampoline & stand-up desk, owns Canada's largest Salsa Dance Studio & has a giant Doritos bag in front of him all day long to remind him that he’s stronger than the Doritos. Toronto is his home. He's a husband, father, TSM fan & Teemo Main.
Evan's website: http://www.evancarmichael.com/
Evan's FB - https://www.facebook.com/evan.carmichael
Facebook Fan Page - https://www.facebook.com/EvanCarmichaelcom/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelingTheMasters
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael/
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/evancarmichael/
Evan's Books:
1) Your One Word Book - The Powerful Secret to Creating a Business and Life That Matter
http://www.evancarmichael.com/oneword/
2)Top 10 Rules for Success: Rules to Succeed in Business and Life from Titans, Billionaires, & Leaders who Changed the World
http://www.evancarmichael.com/top10/
3) 254 Confidence: Your daily guide to building unstoppable confidence in your life, work, and relationships.
https://amzn.to/2L2WnqA
4) 3 Point Landing Journal: Your powerful companion to go from just watching another video to actually taking action in your life
https://amzn.to/2MHabdR
5) New book - Built to Serve: Find Your Purpose and Become the Leader You Were Born to Be.
https://believe.evancarmichael.com/builttoserve
Evan's YouTube Growth Bootcamp Course Order Page: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/youtube-growth-bootcamp-order-page
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Join us for episode 17, where I sit down with Alan Lazaros and discuss his story unhealthy, workaholic who took his health for granted by drinking too much and too often, Alan was living a toxic life of regret and not on his terms! After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan questioned everything. Not liking his answers, he decided to change forever.
Today, Alan is a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach/Consultant, and the Co-host of The Hyper Conscious podcast.
He is here today to help you believe in yourself and your own brighter future and to inspire, motivate, and educate you on how to make those goals and dreams come true.
Reach out to Alan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alazaros88
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In this episode, we go through Mykaell's upbringing in the inner city of Milwaukee and his journey as an athlete and how some of these experiences helped define who he is today!
Get in touch with Mykaell: mykaellbratchett@yahoo.com or IG: @thestr_ggle
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In this episode, we unpack David's athletic journey from little league to Professional Baseball and the mental side of fight through and recovering from injury.
David is a Managing Partner at Progressive Investor’s Network & ProEast Asset Management, a private wealth management firm with offices in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
He is also a Board Member and an Investor at LaunchSource.
Connect with David on LinkedIn: David Long
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In this episode, Adam speaks about the humbling experiences he faced and how he grew through them.
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In this episode, Jake Thompson talks about competing against yourself vs. comparing yourself to other people and the mindset behind what "Compete Everyday" is all about.
Jake Thompson is a Keynote Speaker that helps teams Compete Every Day to Grow Their Grit, Bottom Line, & Influence!
In addition to his primary focus as a speaker, Jake hosts the Compete Every Day Podcast, a weekly show for professionals seeking insight into how they can build mental toughness and make better choices to excel at their work, their workouts, and their life.
In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, he has over a decade of experience as a brand and marketing consultant with organizations in a number of industries, including sports, health and fitness, retail and e-commerce, IT consulting, legal, telecommunications, and hospitality.
Pre-order is his book Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life.
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In this Episode, Frank dives into his upbringing in a single-parent home in his home country of Ghana.
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In this episode, Anthony Trucks talks about his unique story of over 20 years of life-altering shifts in his life. Starting from when he was given away to foster care at 3 and having a tough childhood to making to the NFL and the hard identity shifts he made after that.
Anthony Trucks is a former NFL player, American Ninja Warrior, coach, consultant, author, speaker, husband, and father of 3 incredible kids. He now teaches people how to "Make Success Their Second Nature" by taking what life throws at them and using it to accelerate their success.
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In this episode, Mike Chirchirillo talks about losing his best friend in his 20s and the way he looks to help people through the businesses he created.
Mike Chirchirillo is the proud owner of:
- Collaborative Consulting, LLC
- Collective Flow, LLC
And the Practice Leader for Chirch Consulting, LLC
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In this episode, Evan Knox goes into how he found his purpose from growing up in a home that is was filled with challenges.
Evan is the Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Caffeine Marketing. He started Caffeine Marketing because he cares about business owners like his Dad and Grandfather. As an experienced marketer and StoryBrand Certified Guide, his team makes marketing easier by doing the heavy lifting.
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In this episode - Craig shares how he battled ADHD throughout his life and how he never let it stopped him from creating success.
Craig Clickner and his wife, Carrie Bohlig, are the owners of Tandem Consulting and provide a variety of consulting services based on an individual or business' needs. From providing Keynote Talks, Banking or Social Media Consulting, or Coaching for Aspiring Entrepreneurs.
While building a 14+ year career in Commercial Finance Craig and Carrie scaled their first side hustle, Click Global LLC, to $4MM+ in US revenues.
As a result, they stepped away from Corporate America, in our 20s/30s, respectively. They now consider themselves full-time parents & part-time entrepreneurs.
In 2013 they launched CC Global, LLC to coach & educate others on how to emulate their results. After assisting several professionals in building $1MM+ businesses they began running larger seminars & speaking at events all over the US, Canada, UK, Caribbean & Australia. They have the privilege of speaking to 25,000+ people a year & coaching a few dozen individuals annually.
Recently, they've launched their first non-profit, TandemGiving, Inc. at the close of 2019. The organization is designed to raise funds for children in need around the world.
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AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, consultant and strategic storyteller who has traveled to 30+ countries working with students, professional athletes, coaches, governmental agencies, celebrities, CEO’s, employees of Fortune 100 companies, scholars, victims affected by terrorism and even community leaders from around the world through his entrepreneurial ventures.
His endeavors have included work in sports diplomacy, storytelling, fashion, VR, global education as well as several others. He has led an unorthodox path which began by narrowly missing the 2008 Olympic games to working at top educational institutions such as Phillips Exeter Academy and St. Paul’s School, to now a founding a fashion company for athletes.
AK has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nike, Yurbuds, Women’s Health, Sony, Fox Sports, The Doctors, and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? with his triplet brother. (Unfortunately, they were not smarter than a 5th Grader.)
AK is the Chief Strategy Officer at The Humanside and resides in Boston with his 6-year old daughter Haiven and partner, Yasmin.
Visit his website:
http://www.akikwuakor.com/
LinkedIn: Coach AK Ikwuakor
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In this episode, James goes through his journey and the challenges he faced on his journey as a professional soccer player.
James is an author of two books:
- A Soccer Ball and Some Faith
- The Teenager's Guide to Becoming a Professional Soccer Player
Connect with him on LinkedIn - Follow him on Instagram @thejamesweber
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Tanveer Mostafa is the host of the Blessed for Success podcast. In this episode, he shares the life-defining lessons he gained through his journey of battling bullying for many years and how he manages to battle through it.
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LinkedIn: Tanveer Mostafa
Instagram: @thisman_tanveer
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Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-for-success/id1495762327
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MWNtIff4wU4mrUqiSYgfB?si=qMfoBhRZSlKxqyQVD7RdKw
Blessed for Success on Instagram - @blessedforsuccesspc
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In this episode, Ali Eddy dives deep into how she developed herself through the challenges she faced in her childhood.
Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: Ali Eddy
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In this episode, Jeff Van Kampen explains his life of entrepreneurship and how every moment of pain in his life has become a part of his purpose.
Check out his podcasts, Positive Input:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291
Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291
Chiropractic Marketing Secrets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chiropractic-marketing-secrets/id1495858702
UVK Media Marketing: http://www.uvkmedia.com
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In a sports rich town, the best way he felt that he could express and validate his worth was through basketball. As years went on, his collegiate career was coming to an end and the dream of playing professionally overseas was no longer appealing, he realized that he was so focused on validating his worth and proving himself to his peers that he never truly thought about how he wanted his life to look like in the long run. Through the connections built over the years, he was able to get guidance from a few other former athletes that had surpassed these same struggles, creating success in their careers and in other business ventures. As a result of them challenging his thinking and the mentoring relationships that were built, they helped him realize that continually investing in myself as well as diversifying his skill sets and income as a young professional will ensure that his life is not defined by his career path. Ultimately, leading him to the life that he want to lives. Josh Dillingham
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Spending his life up until his early 20's pouring all of his energy and time into developing as an athlete, it all ended and his life came to a crossroads. He had lost the camaraderie, performance-based leadership, personal growth, outcome focus, unlimited growth potential, and that "game time" feeling that comes with athletics at a college level. Though he was grateful to have landed a job out of college, he was struggling to find ALL of the fulfillment and so he was on a search. His answer; entrepreneurship. Mason Eddy
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