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179. Building Resilience by Overcoming Open-Heart Surgery at 33 with Dom Cianciotto

Release Date: 02/22/2024

Pure Ambition

After a lot of thought and prayer, I have decided to put the podcast on pause for the time being. I feel my energy being called to some other creative endeavors, and I have to trust in God and honor that call. This is not a goodbye, just a see you later. Thank you to everyone who has been here for the past 200 episodes, your support means the world. Connect with me: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: LinkedIn: Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast...

199. Unlocking the Power of the Breath to Heal Trauma and Improve Performance, and Enhance Well-Being with Michelle Florez

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Michelle Florez is a certified Transformational Coach for those devoted to a higher purpose—the soulful humans who have a deep desire in their hearts to serve others. She has developed a unique coaching style, weaving in the healing art of breathwork with transpersonal psychology. In this epsiode, you will discover the transformative power of breathwork in processing trauma and accessing deeper states of consciousness, and learn various breathing techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. You will also better under the significance of heart rate variability for overall well-being and...

198. Mastering Movement Strategies to Live Pain Free and Achieve Peak Performance with Gunther Klaus

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Gunther Klaus is a biomechanics specialist leading a respectful rebellion against the classic training models. He believes fitness is as unique to the individual as the structure they were born with, and that by training smarter, we can go harder. Key Points: 00:00:00 How the foot affects the health of other areas of the body 00:08:04 Using breathing techniques and positioning to put the body in proper positions 00:16:11 The right way to warm up to enhance your workout 00:20:25 How to unlock your hips and get out of pain 00:23:41 The pros and cons of wearing and training in...

197. From Meth Addict to Pastor: A Journey to Faith and Spiritual Transformation with Scott Hatch

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Scott Hatch is the Lead Pastor of ThriveAustin Vineyard Church. In this episode, he shares his incredible story of how he went from a being a meth addict and drug dealer to getting clean, surrendering his life to Jesus, and dedicating his life to ministry. He has been the most impactful spiritual mentor I have ever had in my life and has walked with me on my faith journey since we met last July two weeks before I had a sudden cardiac arrest. Scott is a testament to the love that God has for us and that it is never too late to fully commit your life to Christ. Key Points: Doing drugs for the...

196. How to Stay Optimistic When Life is Punching You in the Face

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Ever feel like life is hitting you with right hooks to the face over and over again? Trust me, I know exactly how that feels. In today’s episode, I share the methods, strategies, and tactics I use to remain optimistic when things in life get difficult and take control of my emotions daily. Connect with me: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: LinkedIn: Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on...

195. The Business of Content Creation, Navigating Hardships, and Betting on Yourself with Joey Schultz

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Joey Schultz is a hybrid athlete and coach, and the CEO and founder of HRLVL. Key Points: Dealing with burnout as an athlete, creator, and entrepreneur How making money through social media and content creation actually works Leveraging social media to build a business Living at home after college to save money and bet on himself Finding your identity when you stop doing the thing you’re known for Mental battles Joey has faced in his time as a creator Reshape your mindset to beat imposter syndrome The profound impact of having a relationship with God How to develop better leadership skills...

194. Surrendering to the Flow of Life (Voice Note From the Top Of Mount Kilimanjaro)

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This is a voice memo I captured on my phone as I reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,341 ft. Connect with me: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: LinkedIn: Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: Elevate your...

193. Escaping Corporate America, Building Physical and Spiritual Fitness, and Surrendering to God’s Will with Connor Meekins

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Connor Meekins is a Nutrition Coach and Founder of . Key Points: How to use an all-or-nothing mindset to your advantage The profound impact that placing his identity in Jesus has had on his life How the music you listen to conditions your subconscious mind Connor’s powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit and how it shifted the trajectory of his life How to stop living in fear and start taking action Transitioning out of corporate America into entrepreneurship Having $15,000 stolen from him right before launching his business How Connor scaled his nutrition coaching business Why failure is...

192. Three Reasons Why I’m Spending More Money in my 20s

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Three Reasons Why I’m Spending More Money in my 20s Connect with me: Join my FREE community: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: LinkedIn: Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no...

191. Complexities of the Longevity Market, How to Reach Your Full Potential, and Living Without Regret with Dr. Jordan Shallow

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Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C. is a Chiropractor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifter and founder of both Pre-Script and RX'D RADIO. Jordan currently works with teams, companies and individuals all over the world, lecturing, coaching and consulting on applied biomechanics, sports performance, and injury risk management. Key Points: How Jordan got so JACKED Transitioning from hockey to competitive power lifting The secrets behind his training company Pre-Script’s success Myths about the dangers of chiropractic work The ugly truth about the longevity market that nobody’s talking about Why...

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Dom Cianciotto embodies what it means to be resilient. He underwent open heart surgery at age 33 in 2023 and is now training to run his first marathon. Dom is a mentality and breathwork expert who teaches others to learn to adapt to stress & build Resilience. He is also the Director of Community + Experiences at Plunge.

In this episode, Dom and I get vulnerable about the struggles we have both faced mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally after suffering cardiac episodes. Dom also opens up about his past in the entertainment space and how he went from throwing ragers for some of the world's top musical artists to starting his own experiential wellness company and ultimately landing a job with Plunge.

This is a powerful episode that will change the way you view hardship and develop the mindset of resiliency and the ability to overcome any challenge life throws your way.

Key Points:

Leaving Montana and moving to NYC to pursue arts, entertainment, and food
Benefits of cacao for heart health
Making wellness fun and accessible to others
Transitioning out of partying with musicians to the world of health and wellness
Overcoming depression by cutting out alcohol and partying
Giving yourself permission to explore and find what you are passionate about
Failing twice at building a supplement company
Why you need to pump out high volume early on to get your thing seen and recognized
Working in your business vs. on your business
The dangers of saying “yes” to too many things
The power of presence
Tapping into a higher version of ourselves through stillness
Rebuilding his body after having open-heart surgery
Running a mile 31 days post-op
Remaining grateful during the darkest hours
Knowing when to go fast and when to slow down
Signals to look for to avoid burning yourself out
Cold plunging and lifting weights after heart surgery
Dom’s definition of Pure Ambition

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