#219 – Under Pressure: Dr. Deep Sea on Healing the Brain and Boosting Performance
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219 – Brain Healing, Deep Sea Living & Human Performance with Dr. Deep Sea "Take charge of you. You are 100% in charge. Don’t stop learning. Don’t stop looking. Don’t stop exploring." — Dr. Joseph Dituri 🎙️ Meet Dr. Joseph Dituri — Navy Diver. Hyperbaric Pioneer. Brain Rebuilder. What happens when a Navy diver and hyperbaric researcher locks himself underwater for 100 days to heal his brain? Dr. Joseph Dituri—better known as Dr. Deep Sea—is a retired U.S. Navy Commander, hyperbaric researcher, and biomedical pioneer who quite literally dove headfirst into scientific...
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#218 Cracked Open – Carly Wopat on Turning Pain Into Purpose!
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#218 Cracked Open – Carly Wopat on Turning Pain Into Purpose! 🎙️ Meet Carly Wopat — Athlete. Fighter. Soul-Seeker. "Every time I’ve gone through something difficult, it’s cracked me open—and from that space, something new could grow." — Carly Wopat What happens when everything you thought defined you—athlete, twin, high achiever—is suddenly gone? For Carly Wopat, the answer wasn’t to break. It was to rebuild. After the devastating loss of her twin sister, Carly didn’t just survive—she started a relentless journey of transformation. From volleyball stardom to the...
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#217 – Erika Ettin: Fix Your Dating Profile, Stop Overthinking & Master Online Dating
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#217 – Erika Ettin: Fix Your Dating Profile, Stop Overthinking & Master Online Dating "If you’re struggling with dating, the problem isn’t the apps, the city, or your age—it’s how you’re using them. Be intentional, be confident, and most of all—be yourself." – Erika Ettin Dating in the modern world is a battlefield of swipes, texts, and ghosting—and if you’re not playing the game right, you’re getting left behind. That’s where Erika Ettin comes in. She’s not just a dating coach; she’s a strategist, a game-changer, and the secret weapon behind thousands of...
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#216 – Ermina Isanovic: Rewire Your Mind, Break Negative Patterns & Create Lasting Change
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#216 – Ermina Isanovic: Rewire Your Mind, Break Negative Patterns & Create Lasting Change "Your thoughts create your reality. If you’re stuck in a cycle of negativity, it’s not because you’re broken—it’s because your mind has been trained that way. The good news? You can rewire it. With the right tools, you can break patterns, shift your mindset, and start living the life you actually want." – Ermina Isanovic Today’s guest is Ermina Isanovic, a powerhouse in the world of psychotherapy, CBT, hypnotherapy, and coaching. Ermina isn’t just a skilled and compassionate...
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#215 – Louee Dessent-Jackson: Bringing History to Life, YouTube Success & Following Your Passion
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#215 – Louee Dessent-Jackson: Bringing History to Life, YouTube Success & Following Your Passion "Most people think history is just dates and battles, but it’s the personal stories that make it real. I wanted to create something where you don’t just learn about history—you experience it. Whether it’s marching in Napoleon’s army, standing in a Viking shield wall, or surviving in a WWII tank, Survive History is all about putting you in the moment." – Louee Dessent-Jackson You can find the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/loueedessentjackson/ Today’s guest is Louee...
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#214 Unbreakable: Damien Rider on Resilience, Extreme Challenges & Mental Mastery
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#214 Unbreakable: Damien Rider on Resilience, Extreme Challenges & Mental Mastery Today’s guest is Damien Rider with a focus on Pushing Limits and Building Resilience! You can listen to the episode and review the amazing show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/damienrider214/ Damien Rider is an adventurer, extreme endurance athlete, and world record holder whose feats defy logic and push the boundaries of human performance. Recognized as the Men’s Health Man of the Year and a two-time Australian of the Year nominee, Damien has built himself into one of the world’s fittest...
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#213 Stephan Kesting: Surviving the Wild – Perseverance, Problem-Solving & Mental Strength
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#213 Stephan Kesting: Surviving the Wild – Perseverance, Problem-Solving & Mental Strength Today’s guest is Stephan Kesting, who is an adventurer, firefighter, and lifelong martial artist who thrives in high-pressure situations. Whether navigating the remote Arctic, making split-second decisions as a firefighter, or battling on the mats as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, he has spent his life mastering the art of resilience. You can review the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/stephankesting213/ For over 40 years, Stephan has crisscrossed the Canadian North, leading...
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#212 Spencer Hoffman: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – The Hidden World of Insects, Wildlife & YouTube!
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#212 Spencer Hoffman: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – The Hidden World of Insects, Wildlife & YouTube! Today's guest is: Spencer Hoffman-Edminster! Today's topic is 'MyWildBackyard: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden World'! The show-notes (and other goodies) can be found at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/spencerhoffman212/ Welcome to MyWildBackyard, where Spencer explores the secret lives of the tiny creatures living all around us! From the hidden corners of your yard to the most overlooked spaces in your home, an entire world of fascinating insects and spiders is waiting to be...
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#211 Rosie Miller on how to express yourself through BJJ!
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#211 Rosie Miller (@rosierollz) on how to express yourself through BJJ! Today’s guest is Rosie Miller, @rosierollz, a BJJ Brown Belt and a Performance & Mindset Coach You can listen and view the show-notes at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/rosiemiller211/ Rosie Miller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Andre Galvao, a seasoned competitor, and a dedicated performance coach with over a decade of experience in both training and competition. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport, including Atos, IBJJF, and FloGrappling, as a writer and content creator. Her...
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#210 Dr. Mike Piekarski: Injury Prevention, Rehab & Training Smart for BJJ!
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#210 Dr. Mike Piekarski: Injury Prevention, Rehab & Training Smart for BJJ! Today’s guest is Dr Mike Piekarski! You can listen to the show, and review the show-notes at: Meet Dr. Mike Piekarski, aka "Doctor Kickass"—a Doctor of Physical Therapy, BJJ black belt, and former MMA fighter on a mission to keep combat athletes in peak condition. With firsthand experience in the demands of grappling, striking, and fighting, Dr. Mike bridges the gap between rehab and performance, helping fighters recover smarter, train harder, and prevent injuries before they happen. Whether...
info_outlineOur guest today is the adventurous Jon Levy (@JonLevyTLB), a renowned behavioral scientist, consultant, author, and keynote speaker, celebrated for his expertise in Influence and Social Experience. By delving into what he calls "The Science of Adventure," Jon has identified a consistent four-stage process that adventurous experiences follow, each stage marked by distinct traits that, when utilized, create thrilling experiences. This knowledge has established Jon as a leading authority on Adventure. In this conversation, we explore the essence of adventure, how Jon persuades people to buy his drinks all night, invites him into their homes, and journeys across the globe with him to undertake remarkable challenges. We discuss why stepping out of your comfort zone is vital and how to seize control of your life to live the life of your dreams. If adventure were accidental, everyone would be living one, but they aren't. Follow Jon's guidance to craft the life you've always dreamed of. Find the show-notes here: https://buff.ly/40SizvC
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You can listen to the show-notes at: https://buff.ly/40SizvC
What we cover
- Who he is
- The definition of adventure
- The events that fueled his passion for adventure
- What he thinks are the biggest problems men face in modern day society
- Why do we need to leave the comfort zone in our lives to succeed
- Some challenges you can undertake today to start building a life of adventure
- Do you need to travel to become adventurous? Physically or metaphorically?
- Why it's vital to select the right people to do this with
- Should you undertake these challenges sober? Does alcohol prevent true growth?
- How to build connections with the people you meet
- How memory is triggered and why some memories are stronger than others
- What successful adventurers do that you should implement into your own life
- Why he thinks he has been so successful at achieving goals
- How to mold individuals from different parts of life into one community - how to find content that engages everyone
- Why you shouldn't care about imposter syndrome an instead build a community on something you care and love and how to do so
- How to tell if something is a real adventure or if you're lying to yourself
- Who would he invite to his dream dinner party?
- What he wants you to take from this interview
- How you can keep in touch with him on future projects etc
- The 2 am Principle
- His dream adventure
- And so much more
https://youtu.be/f7OW5YlpbBE
Connect with the Guest
- Visit Jon's website here
- Follow Jon on Twitter here
- Follow Jon on Instagram here
- Like Jon on Facebook here
- Buy his book here
- Subscribe to Jon's podcast here
Somethings to reflect on
- We are losing the essential skills that are passed from father to son as we are more and ore being raised by women - this can lead to us learning unsuitable methods for later life
- "Whatever is focal is causal" - we make it disproportionality important
- "We evolved sharing stories so if it's not worth sharing stories about then it's not culturally significant"
- An adventure should bring about growth - you should be a better person at the end of it but take calculated risks!
- Not everyone will have the same tolerance for risk and adventure but to grow and develop as a person, you need to work outside of your comfort zone, to live an entertaining and fulfilling life
- You should be chasing small goals to build a strong success feedback loop to help you achieve the next challenge - start small and build, find that comfort line and step over it
- "Your brain is wired for novelty" - Look at your missions and the constraints you set on it, challenge yourself to interact differently regardless if you are somewhere new or your local pub
- Build a community, not a network - make strong connections with one another
- What community do you care about that you would like to bring together?
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