What is your financial blueprint? with Roya Mattis
Addicted to Betterment
What if your biggest money block was invisible⌠and inherited? Welcome to a groundbreaking kickoff of a new Addicted to Betterment series with Nikki and David, and the incomparable financial coach, Roya Mattis. Together, they dive deep into the subconscious programming most of us never question: the invisible money stories we inherited long before we even earned our first dollar. đ§ From cheese-and-cracker ceilings to yacht-level abundance, Roya masterfully unpacks how our earliest money memories silently set our financial thermostats, and how we unconsciously sabotage success when we...
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Your potential is waiting on you with Danny Zatarain
Addicted to Betterment
What if your greatest transformation started the moment you stopped making excuses? David sits down with Danny Zatarain on the last day of his 75 Hard journey, and itâs way more than a fitness story. đŞđĽ From the moment he looked at a photo and hated what he saw, Danny made a commitment that reshaped his identity, mindset, and sense of self-worth. He didnât just change his habits, he raised his standards. No more âIâll start Monday.â No more comparing himself to others. No more coaching others while neglecting himself. This is a raw, vulnerable, and deeply honest conversation...
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A2B Real Talk: The Spark You've Been Waiting For
Addicted to Betterment
Ever feel like youâre doing everything rightâŚand nothing is taking off? You prepare, you work, you believe, and still the spark wonât stay lit. David shares a vivid story from summer nights at the firepit that becomes a powerful picture of what it feels like to build something when momentum hasnât hit yet. If youâre in a season where it feels like youâre crouched in the smoke, eyes burning, waiting for something to finally catchâŚthis oneâs going to speak straight to you. Because the breeze always comes. And when it meets your flame, everything changes. Additional...
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A2B Real Talk: How to Stop Resisting and Start Evolving
Addicted to Betterment
What if the change youâre fighting is the very thing meant to free you? David reminds us that life doesnât fall apart, it unfolds. From the safety of the womb to the falling leaves of autumn, every ending carries a quiet invitation to begin again. This isnât about âembracing changeâ as a clichĂŠ. Itâs a call to trust the natural rhythm of your own becoming. Because the moment you stop clinging to whatâs leaving, you make room for whatâs meant to grow. Let go of whatâs ending. Trust whatâs emerging. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: We are built for...
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Calm in Chaos: Lessons from a Fighter Pilot with Jacob Anderson
Addicted to Betterment
What can a fighter pilot teach us about leading through chaos? âď¸ David sits down with Jacob Anderson, former F-15 fighter pilot in the US Air Force, decorated veteran, and now a purpose-driven entrepreneur, for a high-impact conversation about performing under pressure, leading with integrity, and building a life rooted in accountability and purpose. Jacob unpacks what itâs like to fly combat missions at 600+ mph with seconds to react, and how that same mindset applies when you're steering a business, leading a family, or facing personal challenges. From the âOODA loopâ to lessons...
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A2B Real Talk: The World Needs the Unconditional Power of Love
Addicted to Betterment
What the world needs now⌠is love. Real love. The kind that doesnât wait for permission, apology, or perfection. In this heartfelt episode, David Gregory shares a moving story from an unforgettable wedding, one that redefined what love looks like when itâs lived with full presence and intention. This isnât a sermon or a slogan, itâs a challenge to live love out loud. Because love isnât something we find⌠Itâs something we choose. Be the one who gives love first in every conversation, conflict, or silence. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: Love is a daily...
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A2B Real Talk: Youâve Survived 100% of Your Worst Days
Addicted to Betterment
What if your hardest season wasnât meant to break you but to prove your strength? David shares a moment that changed his mindset forever: the day he realized heâd survived every single one of his worst days. This episode isnât about hype. â Itâs about perspective, resilience, and remembering that youâre built to overcome what once felt impossible. Youâve survived 100% of your hardest days⌠now live like it. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: Failure isnât final. Itâs feedback Survival = proof of resilience The thing youâre facing wonât take you out...
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A2B Real Talk: What Would Love Do?
Addicted to Betterment
âWhat would love do?â đ That one question, dropped mid-conversation by Amy Woodall, stopped David in his tracks. David dives deep into how those four simple words sparked a massive mindset shift. From battling self-judgment after falling off a health journey to confronting ego-driven reactions, David unpacks what it really means to lead with love, not the soft, passive kind, but the fierce, bold, accountable kind. This episode is a raw, honest reflection that challenges you to swap ego for empathy, perfection for progress, and shame for grace. Whether you're leading a team, raising a...
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A2B Real Talk: Kindness Caffeine: The Simple Choice That Changes Everything
Addicted to Betterment
What hits harder: your morning espresso or an unexpected act of kindness? â David has a full-on Kindness Junkie awakening at a Starbucks run that started like any other: with a caffeine fix in mind and a chocolate cream cold brew on the way. But what he didnât expect? A crew of baristas handing out way more than coffee⌠they were serving kindness with every cup. From personalized affirmations scribbled on to-go orders to a contagious positive energy in the room, this episode unpacks how tiny gestures can flip your day, and mindset. David gets real about how we often overcomplicate...
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A2B Real Talk: Feeling Stuck Means Youâre Growing!
Addicted to Betterment
𼴠Feeling stuck? Good. That just means you're growing. David flips the script on what it means to feel stuck. You know that moment when you're chasing something new, and everything suddenly feels heavier? Thatâs not failure. Thatâs progress. đ Whether you're building a business, breaking generational cycles, or simply trying to level up, this episode will remind you why leaning into the hard stuff is the only way to see whatâs on the other side. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: Growth feels hard because it's unfamiliar territory. Pain signals progress, not...
info_outlineEver felt like your calendar is running your life instead of the other way around? đď¸
Nikki and David tackle the ultimate challenge: protecting your time before it slips away. They get real about the pain of saying âyesâ when you shouldâve said âhell no,â the stress of back-to-back meetings that couldâve been emails, and the guilt of letting your true prioritiesâfamily, health, and dreamsâslip through the cracks.
But itâs not all pain stories. They share how to get back in the driverâs seat of your days, from using the Life Wheel to create clarity, to building systems that actually support you, to confidently saying ânoâ without apology.
If youâre ready to stop coasting through your schedule and start thriving in it, this conversation is your reminder that time is your most precious commodity⌠make it count. âł
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Key Takeaways:
- Time is our most valuable resource.
- Clear priorities come from regular reflection.
- Strong systems protect energy and focus.
- Saying ânoâ keeps you in control.
- Auditing your calendar shows real priorities.