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288: How to Connect with ANYONE with Alex Banayan

Release Date: 09/18/2019

629: Cracking The Man Code To Improve Your Marriage & Relationships with Mat Boggs

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If you're like me and struggle with always being a fixer by trying to solve problems and offering unwanted advice when the one you love just needs to vent, this episode is for you. My guest today is Mat Boggs. Mat is a bestselling author, world-renowned relationship coach, and co-founder of the Brave Thinking Institute’s Love and Relationships division. For nearly two decades, he has helped women around the world attract and create deeply connected, lasting relationships, and his videos and coaching programs have impacted more than 200 million people worldwide. In his new book, ,...

628: The Inner Work That Awakens Your Highest Self with Danny Morel

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If you're feeling stuck or like you've plateaued in your personal growth, the breakthrough you're looking for likely won't come from just trying harder with the same strategies. Real transformation happens when we do the inner work most of us avoid because it forces us to confront the parts of ourselves we've been resisting. And today’s guest has dedicated his life to helping people do exactly that and awaken their highest self. Danny Morel is a spiritual teacher and global thought leader in personal transformation. He’s the host of The Higher Self podcast and the creator of the...

627: How To Achieve Meaningful Long-Term Goals with Dorie Clark

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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the to-do list that’s preventing you from setting and achieving goals that would actually improve your life? We’ve become conditioned to chase instant gratification from the quick wins and dopamine hits that come from staying “productive.” But those short-term victories often distract us from making meaningful progress toward the goals that truly matter. And today’s guest is the perfect person to help shift your mindset to create long-term impact that can transform your career, relationships, and life. Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top...

626: Surrendering Your Ego to Connect With Your Soul with Kyle Cease

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What if the strategies you’ve used to avoid pain are the same ones keeping you disconnected from your soul? So much of our desire to strive and optimize is simply the ego’s way of protecting us from discomfort. We call it growth, but in reality, it’s avoidance. My guest today is my good friend Kyle Cease. Kyle was named one of Comedy Central’s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2009, and he’s the author of my favorite book I read in 2025, The Illusion of Money. He was on the path to Hollywood stardom until something deeper called him to do what he was destined to do: become a spiritual...

625: The Coaching Habit That Brings Out The Best In People with Michael Bungay Stanier

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What if the fastest way to create deeper conversations, improve your leadership abilities, and your relationships wasn’t a better plan—but a better question? My guest today is Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of , the most popular coaching book of the century, to unpack why most of us rush to give advice too quickly and how staying curious just a little longer can change everything. You’ll hear Michael talk about why we’re all “advice-giving maniacs,” how asking better questions leads to better outcomes, and the simple coaching framework Michael has taught to...

624: How to Be More Charismatic and Have Great Conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards

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Have you ever walked into a room or given a presentation and immediately felt awkward? Or maybe you struggle with confidence or imposter syndrome at live gatherings or even on Zoom meetings? If so, this episode is for you. As you’ll hear from today’s guest, confidence isn’t the absence of awkwardness—it’s feeling it, acknowledging it, and showing up anyway. And she has the tools to help you do just that. Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, the founder of Science of People, and the best-selling author of and . Her is phenomenal and has over 6 million views for good...

623: The Money Habits That Cure Financial Stress with Mike Michalowicz

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Rising inflation has turned everyday expenses into a constant source of stress, leaving millions of people stuck living paycheck to paycheck and wondering if they’ll ever feel truly “okay” with money. While traditional budgeting plans promise control, they often deliver guilt and overwhelm instead. That’s why I’m excited to be joined by Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of 11 financial books, including the , to talk about his newest book, Mike’s helped over a million people build real financial peace, and in this conversation, he breaks down what “financial independence”...

622: How Cannabis Changed My Life And Can Change Yours with Joe Sheehey, CEO of CURED Nutrition

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If you struggle with sleep, pain, or anxiety, you’ve probably tried many medications and sleeping pills only to end up frustrated by side effects, poor results, and thinking that you’re treating symptoms instead of actually feeling better. That’s why I’m excited to welcome back Joe Sheehey, founder of and a former aerospace engineer who left his corporate career at Lockheed Martin to improve the lives of millions of people. Joe’s path to entrepreneurship was influenced by his own mental health battles, a life-saving turning point in college, and a growing conviction that there has...

621: 6 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2026

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If you want 2026 to be your best year yet, one of the simplest ways to accelerate personal growth is to let a great book challenge the way you think, lead, love, and live. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six (6) books that I believe can genuinely change your life this year. Whether your focus is setting bigger goals, strengthening your marriage, becoming a more effective leader, building a thriving family culture, or shifting your relationship with money, there’s something here for everyone. I’ll walk you through why each book made the list, what I learned from it, and how you can...

620: How to Navigate Conflict Without Losing the People You Love with Kelsey Blahnik

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If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained from relationship conflict or disagreeing with people that you love, this episode is for you. Despite how technology and social media have made it incredibly easy to stay connected with family, friends, and our communities, many people feel more divided and disconnected than ever. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kelsey Blahnik, a clinical social worker and therapist who works on the front lines of emotional and relational tension. From families and friendships to workplaces, in our increasingly divided political culture, Kelsey helps...

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Alex Banayan is the only nationally bestselling business author under the age of 30 in America. His book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How The World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers, documents his unprecedented seven-year journey to interview the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Jessica Alba, Quincy Jones, and many more. He also funded this journey by hacking The Price is Right, where he won and sold a sailboat to finance his dream.

He’s been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, Insider’s Most Powerful People Under 30, and appeared across countless media outlets. He’s also an acclaimed keynote speaker, having presented The Third Door framework to Apple, Salesforce, and countless others.

Alex is a fascinating individual and an incredibly captivating writer. I’m thrilled to have him on the podcast to introduce the concept of the Third Door. You’ll learn about the Third Door mindset and how successful people master the art of breaking through when no one will take their meetings or offer them their first deal. You’ll also hear wild stories from Alex’s journey about how he landed interviews with people few would have any idea how to get in touch with, his unique perspective on the power of mentorship, and why changing what someone believes in is the key to getting truly unstuck.

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