#97 With Alan Lasaros
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Episode #97 – Alan Lazaros Had an amazing conversation with Alan Lazaros, co-founder and co-host of Next Level University. We dove deep into the art (and science) of personal development, turning big dreams into actionable goals, and why self-improvement is a lifelong game worth playing. Alan shared how he overcame a near-death car accident to completely reinvent his life, build a thriving business, and help thousands of people design theirs. We talked about the power of consistency, why your environment matters more than you think, how to spot the “hidden ceilings” holding you back,...
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#96 With Chuck McGee III Icevikingbreathworks
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Episode #96 – Chuck McGee III: Breathing Through the Ice and Everything Else This one’s a deep breath in and a blast of cold air out. Chuck McGee III—aka @icedvikingbreathworks—joins me for a wild and wide-ranging conversation about breathwork, recovery, resilience, and the power of the cold. Chuck is a certified Wim Hof Method instructor who has helped thousands reconnect to their breath, their bodies, and their purpose—sometimes through submerging themselves in icy water. But Chuck’s journey isn’t all frozen rivers and calm breathing. We talk about his early life fighting in...
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#95 With Author Brad Elder
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🎧 Were You Still Talking? – Episode 95: Brad Elder – Thrillers, Texas & Starting Over In this episode, we cover everything from his law firm to writing his first novel to quitting smoking—and yes, even the passing of Ozzie Osbourne. Author Brad Elder joins me to talk about his debut legal thriller Recoil of Justice, and how he went from Texas businessman (who never rode a horse) to published novelist. We get into the realities of self-publishing, the surprising highs of giving up nicotine, and what it’s like to start a whole new creative chapter later in life. This one’s...
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#94 With Tim Thomas, Breath Work In Bed
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Were You Still Talking? – Episode 94: Tim Thomas – Breath, Sharks, and Peaceful Sleep In Episode 94, I sit down with the deeply insightful and endlessly interesting Tim Thomas—a man who’s swum with sharks, brewed coffee for fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, and now teaches people how to breathe their way to better lives (and better sleep). This conversation flows from adrenaline rush to stillness. We talk about adventure and presence, the healing power of nature, what it means to let go, and how something as simple as breathing can reset your nervous system and your life. Tim shares...
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#93 With Kevin Polmieri
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Episode 93 – Kevin Palmieri | Leveling Up, Staying Consistent, and Getting (a Little) Off Topic In this episode of Were You Still Talking?, I chat with Kevin Palmieri—CFO, co-host, and co-creator of Next Level University—about his journey from hitting rock bottom to building a globally-ranked podcast and coaching brand focused on self-improvement and consistency. We talk about what it really takes to grow, the power of habits, and how showing up every day (even when it’s hard) creates real results. Of course, in true WYST fashion, we take a few detours—expect off-topic...
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#92 With Dr. Rober J. Wolf
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Episode #92 Robert J. Wolf 🎙️ Episode 92 – Dr. Robert J. Wolf: Survival, Family, and the Fight for Freedom In this powerful conversation, I talk with Dr. Robert J. Wolf—neuroradiologist, speaker, and author of Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom. We explore the astonishing true story of his father, Ervin Wolf, who escaped both Nazi terror and Communist persecution in a series of harrowing, near-miraculous events. Robert shares how he turned his family's history into a gripping narrative, the challenges of writing deeply personal...
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#91 With Alan Katz!
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Episode #91 Alan Katz Well that was a blast. Had a great conversation with AL Katz about his journey through Hollywood and beyond. We got into his time writing for iconic shows like Tales from the Crypt, working with legends like Robert Zemeckis and Walter Hill, navigating the wild world of TV and film production, and why he walked away from it all. We also dove into The Donor: A Modern Horror Story, his deeply personal and harrowing true story that blends medical mystery with psychological thriller—an incredible example of real life being stranger (and scarier) than fiction. AL opened up...
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#90 With Peter Moore
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Episode #90 With Peter Moore Ok, that was fun. Talked to Peter Moore about a few of the things he’s been up to over his career. We talked about working as a columnist/cartoonist, writing for major magazines like Backpacker and, Men’s Health, flying on a private jet with Matt Damon, meeting with Barack Obama, going on the Today Show, his favorite two spots in the world and so much more. Best place to follow Peter: https://petermoore.substack.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: #Podcasting #author #MattDamon #health...
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#89 With David Amerland
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Episode #88 With David Amerland This one was a lot of fun. We had a great conversation even before the podcast started. (some of it included on YouTube). We talked about human behavior, his new book “Built to Last”, understanding why we do the things we do and much more. David Amerland is a writer focused on how human behavior is shaped by modern forces, especially technology, and how that shift impacts our health, culture, and stories. After building a career in marketing and publishing several successful business books, David Amerland expanded into the wellness space with Built to Last,...
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#88 With Jaime Schwarz
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Episode #88 With Jaime Schwarz Had a great conversation with Jaime about so many things, NFT’s marketing, digital art, AI, cats and even raising kids a little bit. This short bio just scratches the surface: After growing up surrounded by over 20 struggling artists, performers, and art historians in his family and a decade long career as a creative director in NYC ad agencies, Jaime Schwarz filed the world's first NFT patent, "A system and method for identifying virtual goods," to advance the art industry's security, accessibility, expression, and equity. Now that this patent has been...
info_outlineOn the Zoom today is Andrew Monroe. We talk about his first book, living in Amarillo Texas, motivation, traveling the USA, and I ask him what a WISP is.
Andrew is an Indie writer with a semi successful book, A Leaf and Pebble. His book hasn't topped the charts yet, but it was only published at the very end of 2019. He gained expert experience in the startup world, having helped run an internet service provider in the WISP industry and then cashed out after growing it to $4 million/year in revenue. Apart from writing the next book, Andrew spends a fair amount of time as a marketing expert for his own company, Axe & Bow.
As an adventure and fitness enthusiast, he has spent time free climbing dozens of buildings, peaks, and everything in between, earning multiple Spartan Race Trifectas, and placing in the top 20 at a Spartan Sprint in Dallas. He's even experimented a little with biohacking.
Andrew has a background education in Global Affairs with a minor in Japanese and admittedly spends too much time playing tennis. He was raised in the U.S. in the Texas Panhandle and has visited dozens of other countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-monroe/
https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMonroeBooks
Recorded live in “The Studio”.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
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