Ep 962 The Productivity Lie That's Keeping You Exhausted with Dr. Ann Tsung
Release Date: 07/22/2026
Ep 988: His Health Struggle Inspired a Superfood Empire: JR Ortiz Tells the Story
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SHOW NOTES What if one of the original superfood companies began not with a business idea, but with a mother determined to help her son reclaim his health? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with JR Ortiz, President of MacroLife Naturals, for the remarkable story behind a family business that began in 1998. JR’s mother, fitness expert and nutrition advocate Sylvia Ortiz, created Macro Greens as part of her mission to support her son’s health transformation. Starting with just 500 units, MacroLife Naturals grew into a multi award winning superfood company with...
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Ep 986: From 300 to RUNNER: Rodrigo Santoro on the Roles That Changed Him
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What happens when every second counts—and someone else’s life depends on what you do next? On this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with internationally acclaimed actor Rodrigo Santoro to talk about his new action thriller, RUNNER, directed by Scott Waugh and starring Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson. Rodrigo takes us behind the scenes of the high-stakes film and discusses what drew him to a story built around danger, trust, betrayal, and a desperate race to save an innocent life. But this conversation goes beyond RUNNER. Rodrigo reflects on an...
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Ep 985: The Secret Playbook Behind the NFL’s Biggest Winners with Joshua Robinson
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What really separates consistent winners from everyone else? On today’s episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Wall Street Journal journalists Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, authors of The Playbook: The Hidden Forces Shaping Winners and Losers in the Modern NFL. This conversation goes far beyond touchdowns, coaches, and quarterbacks. Joshua and Jonathan take us behind the scenes of some of the NFL’s most fascinating organizations to reveal how winning is actually built—from the front office to the salary cap, analytics, leadership decisions,...
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Ep 984: Cheers to 60 recap
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In honor of Linda’s birthday, we’re bringing back this special Let It Rip Friday episode, originally released on her 60th birthday. Above all, Linda gives God all the glory for every blessing, every lesson, and every chapter of her journey. Through the victories, setbacks, unexpected turns, and powerful comebacks, God has carried her, sustained her, and continued to show her that His plans are greater than anything she could have imagined. Now celebrating her 64th birthday, Linda’s journey is living proof that age does not limit what God can do through us. Some of her greatest...
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Ep 983 The Shocking Connection Between Your Soil and Your Health with UFC Legend Pat Miletich
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What if the struggle you are experiencing with your health begins beneath your feet? In this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda speaks with UFC Hall of Famer, former UFC Welterweight Champion, elite coach, soil-to-human health researcher, and Soil Saviors founder Pat Miletich. Pat grew up in Iowa farm country and spent much of his childhood struggling to breathe. When doctors were unable to provide the answers he needed, he began researching minerals, detoxification, nutrition, and the environmental factors surrounding him. That personal pursuit of healing later influenced the way...
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Ep 982 Celebrating Birthday Month!
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This week, I’m celebrating my birthday by revisiting some of my favorite birthday episodes from years past! In this special throwback episode, I reflect on where I was at that moment in my life, the lessons I had learned, and the journey that was still unfolding. Listening back is such a powerful reminder that we are never finished growing, dreaming, or becoming. So much has happened since this episode originally aired, and I cannot wait to share it all with you. After a full week of birthday rereleases, I’ll be back next week with a brand-new birthday episode to catch you up on everything...
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Ep 980: ADHD, Hormones or Brain Fog? How Do You Know the Difference? with Dr. Jaquel Patterson
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Ep 981-Pia Toscano: Sometimes Your Life Begins When the Plan Falls Apart
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What if the rejection that broke your heart was actually protecting you and redirecting you toward something greater? On this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with powerhouse vocalist Pia Toscano for a conversation about faith, rejection, surrender, resilience and learning to trust the path you never planned. Pia first captured national attention as a frontrunner on Season 10 of American Idol. Her unexpected ninth-place elimination stunned viewers and judges alike and became one of the most talked-about eliminations in the show's history. But Pia's story didn't...
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Ep 979: Fame Where You Once Felt Shame
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Ep 978 Buy Your Haters Roses
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Let It Rip Friday: Why You Should Buy Your Haters Roses What if the dirt people throw at you isn’t meant to bury you, but to become the ground you grow from? On this week’s Let It Rip Friday, Linda Mitchell is talking about what happens when you start going after big dreams, stepping outside the box, and actually achieving the things you once only imagined. The truth is, when you give people something to talk about, some of them are going to talk. There will be criticism. There will be opinions. There may even be people throwing rocks at what you’re building. So what do you do with those...
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In this episode, Dr. Ann Tsung shares her unique five stages of time freedom, insights from her NASA experience, and practical strategies to reclaim your energy, purpose, and life. Discover how to avoid the trap of being a 'time prisoner' and achieve true freedom. In this episode, Linda Mitchell explores the five stages of time freedom, how to recognize and transition through them, and practical strategies to optimize your energy, focus, and overall well-being for a more fulfilled life.
Key Topics
The five stages of time freedom and how to identify your stage
Lessons from NASA on managing elite performance and health
The importance of sleep quality and circadian rhythms
How high achievers become 'time prisoners' and how to avoid it
Strategies for setting boundaries and creating a life vision
The role of energy, purpose, and presence in true productivity
Practical tips for managing jet lag, naps, and recovery cycles
The misconception that productivity validates self-worth The five stages of time freedom: prisoner, manager, creator, liberator, transcender.
How to identify your current stage and transition effectively
The importance of energy management and flow states
Strategies for leveraging your natural chronotype for productivity
The role of mindset and self-care in achieving true freedom
Practical tips for setting boundaries and avoiding energy leaks
The impact of modeling behavior on children and family
The significance of recovery and rest in high performance
How to cultivate gratitude and presence in daily life
Tools and resources for self-assessment and growth.
Takeaways
Many successful people are quietly trapped by their own calendars.
Sleep quality and recovery are crucial for high performance.
Model the habits of astronauts to improve personal health and productivity.
Create a clear life vision to serve as a decision filter.
Avoid overcommitting by using a decision filter aligned with your vision.
Understanding your stage of time freedom helps you take the next step.
True productivity is about protecting energy, purpose, and presence.
Balance is a cycle of pushing hard and recovery, not a static state.
- "Energy, not time, is the new currency."
- "Recovery is as important as training."
- "You don't have to earn your worth."