The High Performance LIFE

As High-Performers, we’re all after three things: to do it all, have it all, and feel good about it, too. Some will say, “it’s all about “balance”, but I’ve got a different story to share with you…. This podcast is going to take you into the minds of some of the world’s Top Performers in Business, Relationships, Health, and Mindset, and give you hands-on methods to move from feeling you’re merely managing your High Performance Life, to MASTERING it.

Connection Isn’t About Words (Here’s What It’s Really About) | Brian Galke 08/05/2025

You're Slowly Killing Your Relationship And You Don't Even Know It 07/29/2025

The UNTOLD TRUTH About Financial Freedom | Jason Graystone 07/22/2025

The UNTOLD TRUTH About Financial Freedom | Jason Graystone Jason Graystone is a self-made entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author who achieved complete financial freedom by the age of 30. After launching his first business at just 22, Jason went on to build multiple multimillion-dollar companies across both the online and service sectors. Today, he’s known as a professional investor, speculator, and angel investor with a deep passion for financial education and wealth creation. A globally recognized voice in the world of personal finance, trading, and entrepreneurship, Jason has spoken on some of the most prestigious stages in the investing space, as well as at universities, schools, and for major organizations—including the Metropolitan Police. He is the founder of an industry-leading investment and trading education platform that helps people take control of their finances and achieve long-term financial independence. In addition to his business success, Jason is a dedicated philanthropist, having raised over £100,000 for charitable causes. He is also deeply connected to many of the world’s top entrepreneurs and thought leaders. In 2018, his groundbreaking work in trader development earned him a feature in Forbes Magazine alongside world-renowned trading psychologist Dr. Brett Steenbarger. As the author of Always Free and Trading Free, Jason’s mission is to empower people to live purpose-driven, financially independent lives. His belief is simple yet powerful: “When we are free and able to focus on meaningful work, we become better human beings.” Key Points • Mental freedom is key to true wealth. • Wealth equals service impact on lives. • Process over outcome for success. • Effective parenting shapes confidence. • Financial discipline is freedom's ally. Best Quotes 24:42 - 24:59 • "So what I would, I would just go on my Instagram and at this point his friends start following me, right? So they think I'm cool and, and I'd just go, I was talking to someone the other day and you know, they said this and, and then I would kind of explain my answer on the social media and they, his friends would all be like, your dad's, yeah, your dad's cool." 36:43 - 36:53 • "My approach to sharing all of this stuff, I, I, I watched a, I watched a seminar, but it, it was recorded back in the eighties. I watched it in my early twenties by, by a guy called Stuart Wild." 37:45 - 37:49 • "And when they find you, all you have to do is have an organized way to build these people." 39:41 - 40:06 • "No matter how much you teach them chat, GPT could teach them, but it's about building trust so when they can sit, when they can spend an hour with you online or two hours watching your videos or five hours reading a book, you've, you've built equity in that relationship where they trust you and they're not gonna go and search Google for another person to teach 'em the same thing that they, they just believe that you are the only person that can help them now." 45:24 - 45:32 • "I think common trap that a lot of entrepreneurs or business owners fall into these days is they feel like they've got to say something profound." Learn more about Jason's new book: /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/37484245

Create Your Own Vision For A Successful Life | Adam McGraw 07/15/2025

Create Your Own Vision For A Successful Life | Adam McGraw In this week’s episode, I am joined by Adam McGraw! Adam spent over a decade at American Express, where he led high-performing teams in sales and commercial strategy, earning recognition as a top 2% leader across the company. But it was his personal experience navigating stress, burnout, and the limitations of traditional leadership models that sparked a deeper shift. That shift ultimately led to the creation of CREW. Today, Adam is a transformational leadership speaker, executive coach, and the co-founder and CEO of CREW, a private leadership community for senior executives committed to purpose, connection, and fulfillment. Through CREW, he helps senior leaders build authentic, emotionally intelligent peer networks that prioritize connection, resilience, and meaning, alongside high performance. He’s a certified coach, an experienced facilitator, and someone deeply passionate about helping leaders thrive not just in business, but in life. Along the way, Adam partnered closely with Stanford lecturer and New York Times bestselling author Shirzad Chamine, creator of the Positive Intelligence® framework. Profoundly influenced by the model’s integration of neuroscience and mindset mastery, Adam dedicated himself to sharing this work with leaders across the country. Driven by a personal philosophy of alignment over achievement, Adam is passionate about helping leaders reconnect with their inner drive, navigate life transitions, and define success on their own terms. His journey is grounded in what he calls a “go for it” mindset, leaving behind the stability of a corporate career to pursue the mission-driven life he once didn’t have the courage to follow. Through CREW, he now helps other leaders do the same, providing a curated, members-only space where senior executives can find the safe, growth-focused community they often lack inside their organizations. Key Points • Success isn’t just about promotions • Parenting insights that steer careers • Books can pivot your life direction • Relationships: The X factor of growth • Finding joy in life's little moments Best Quotes 01:48 - 01:52 • "I ended up in this corporate path really never wanting to do it." 02:41 - 02:49 • "I went in that lane. There were goals and external validation metrics to chase and competitive. And I went for it, and I got sucked into it." 06:27 - 06:33 • "And then I would immediately dissent back down to baseline levels of happiness, fulfillment, significance, and self-worth." 11:34 - 11:40 • "That's not how the brain works. That's not where vision and creativity and innovation live." 49:33 - 49:40 • "And we spend a good chunk of our lives trying to get back to that innocence, that curiosity and that value that childhood presented." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/37400585

The Mindset Shift That Will End Your Limiting Beliefs | Tim Shurr 07/08/2025

The Mindset Shift That Will End Your Limiting Beliefs | Tim Shurr In this week’s episode, my guest is Tim Shurr! Tim is the President of Shurr! Success Seminars & Coaching, a consulting and marketing firm, and a globally recognized mindset and performance expert. With a background in clinical psychology and certifications in hypnotherapy and NLP, Tim has facilitated over 15,000 individual hypnosis coaching sessions and decades of corporate training. Tim is the creator of the One Belief Away™ method, a transformative approach designed to reprogram limiting beliefs in just 30 minutes, and is often described as one of the most effective hypnotherapists and belief specialists in the world. He’s authored six books, including Get Out of Your Way, The Cure for Self-Sabotage, and One Belief Away!, and has helped clients like Verizon, US Steel, Caterpillar, Amway, and Wells Fargo Advisors dramatically improve performance through behavior change and leadership development. An award‑winning speaker, TV and radio guest expert (including Fox News, CBS, NBC, ABC), and TEDx presenter, Tim empowers presidents, CEOs, and executives to foster engaged, self‑motivated teams, drive innovation, and boost profitability through sustainable mindset shifts. Key Points • Upgrade your unconscious beliefs • Overcome the high achiever cycle • Investment in self leads to success • Methods to shift self-limiting stories • Community and faith foster growth Best Quotes 02:38 - 02:47 • "I coined the term achiever syndrome. 'cause I feel like we've got this achiever syndrome, this feeling that no matter where we're at, we should be somewhere else no matter what we've done." 02:52 - 02:59 • "It's like we've got the finish line, and as soon as we get close to it, it gets pushed and it's like, oh, well now I gotta do." 07:28 - 07:34 • "What I do is I just figure out what feeling is keeping you stuck. And then I have you connect with that feeling." 08:07 - 08:21 • "So we go and we find that event. So let's just say we're working with your friend and we go back to when he was seven years old and all of a sudden he's having this experience where he tries to do something new in the classroom and it falls apart." 10:14 - 10:20 • "In fact, going for it makes me feel happier than holding back. Now you're starting to play to win." 12:18 - 12:23 • "If you go from I'm not worthy of love to, I am loved, that is a fundamental shift." 14:26 - 14:31 • "You just better do what you're promising. And so I'm like, yeah, I bring it." 19:14 - 19:26 • "But people aren't thinking of it that way. And so when my wife asked me to do some kind of activity... I'm like, I could be making a thousand dollars right now, but I'm gonna do this $10 activity for her because I value my marriage." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/37262845

Exploring Modern Culture, Friends, Faith, & Family | Will Langford 07/01/2025

Exploring Modern Culture, Friends, Faith, & Family | Will Langford In this week’s episode, I am joined by my good friend Mike Langford! Will Langford has 40 years’ experience leading churches to engage communities with the life-changing message of Christ. Recently he retired from the pastorate to become a Pastor Wellness Catalyst with the Georgia Baptist Convention. He is married to Melissa, and they have two grown daughters. Dr. Langford received his Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Will is both an accomplished author and speaker. Will’s greatest passion is helping people cultivate their gifts and talents to leave a legacy of faith in their family and community. Key Points • Passionate about life's next chapter • Leaving a legacy, not just memories • The value of community and service • Driving force: Relationships over being right • Cultivating faith as life's foundation Best Quotes 04:25 - 04:34 • "You know, sometimes we, we focus on being right so much that we, we draw a really tight circle, and if we're not careful, we're gonna draw that circle so tight that we're the only ones standing in it." 05:13 - 05:24 • "I talk a lot on this show about Sunday night dinners, and my mom does a Sunday night dinner every week, my mom and dad, but mom's the one that listens to the show, so I mention her a little bit more." 07:48 - 07:58 • "I mean, look, look at, look at politics, right? I mean, it's every single month the media is pressing something that they want us to actually pay attention to." 14:18 - 14:26 • "And the light that shines the brightest, you know, it, it's, they're the furthest, I guess the light that shines the furthest shines the brightest right here." 44:50 - 44:59 • "It's the kind of thing that could help a group of people that are looking for a way to live within imbalance, but focus on the most important things." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/37220085

Deep Listening Will Change Your Relationships Forever | Emily Kasriel 06/24/2025

Deep Listening Will Change Your Relationships Forever | Emily Kasriel In this week’s episode, I am joined by Emily Kasriel! Emily is a journalist, researcher, and executive coach whose work explores one of the most underrated and powerful tools we have in relationships: deep listening. Emily has worked all over the world with the BBC, led major global media and leadership projects, and developed her Deep Listening method as a Senior Fellow at King’s College London. She’s trained thousands of people, from army officers to corporate leaders to students in over 100 countries, on how to listen in a way that creates real connection and trust. In this episode, we talk about what deep listening really means, and how it’s different from the kind of listening most of us do every day. Emily shares simple, research-backed tools that can transform how we connect with our partners, kids, and even with ourselves. Key Points • Deep listening vs superficial talk • 8 steps to mastering deep listening • Silence is golden in conversation • Transform relations with profound talks • Ethics & boundaries in deep listening Best Quotes 03:43 - 03:51 • "And it's such a beautiful gift to be able to give to people around us and to strangers and even people we disagree with." 03:55 - 04:03 • "So often when we listen to other people and they say, let's say they talk about, I've had a really difficult day, my boss was being impossible." 06:46 - 07:00 • "Research evidences that when we do take the time to listen, when we use more silence, when we are genuinely curious, people are able to, you know, not only at work, feel more incentivized, the bottom line increases." 07:49 - 07:57 • "And it's also because of time pressures. We've all got so much to juggle in our lives, and we're bombarded with an overplay of information." 08:19 - 08:31 • "I know from my work as an executive coach with leaders in the BBC and in many different corporations and organizations, that when you do give people the space, they will create new understandings." 25:33 - 25:47 • "The evidence from the academics into deep listening approach found that when people were practicing deep listening, they felt much safer, safer to express themselves and more understood." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/37116015

The Four Tendencies of Human Nature & Happiness | Gretchen Rubin 06/17/2025

The Secrets To Raising 2e Kids, Mental Resilience, & Overcoming Obstacles | Julie Skolnick 06/10/2025

The Secrets To Raising 2e Kids, Mental Resilience, & Overcoming Obstacles | Julie Skolnick Today’s guest is Julie Skolnick! Julie is a nationally recognized expert on twice-exceptional children, or “2e” kids — those who are both gifted and face learning challenges like ADHD, anxiety, or autism. Julie is the author of Gifted and Distractible and the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, a global organization that supports parents, teachers, and clinicians working with neurodiverse kids. She’s helped thousands of families better understand the unique strengths and struggles that come with raising a child who doesn’t fit the mold. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to raise a twice-exceptional child—how to keep curiosity alive, why motivation can disappear in boring or rigid environments, and how small shifts in communication can completely change the energy in your home. Julie shares powerful insights on trauma, learning styles, and the role of resilience—not just for kids, but for parents too. We also touch on relationships, love languages, and how giving yourself grace as a parent can be just as important as the strategies you use. If you're raising a complex, bright, emotionally intense child—or if you're one yourself—this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and more equipped to lead with empathy instead of pressure. Key Points • 2e traits extend beyond being "smart." • Punishment doesn't teach lagging skills. • Importance of love & play in learning. • Gifted classrooms should be active. • Children’s nature is key in parenting. Best Quotes 07:58 - 08:06 • "So the sit face forward, raise your hand, be organized, turn in your homework. Those are not gifted kids. That's anything but gifted." 11:09 - 11:18 • "So when I train teachers, I just, I just trained a bunch of administrators this week. I am always saying, your best answer is from the kid." 24:46 - 24:55 • "When you notice verbs and efforts, it's like they thank you. 'cause it's like, wow, you see how hard I'm working with all the things that I'm dealing with, right?" 39:13 - 39:27 • "Same with parents. Parents might come to me and be like, Ugh. And they'll tell me all these negative things about their kids. And I always start, my first question always is tell me what your kid's superpower is. Tell me what your kid is passionate about or loves or is interested in." 47:41 - 47:51 • "Wait, what? You don't think the way I Wait, hold on. That doesn't mean as much to you. Wait, you Right. Like we we're surprised, right?" /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/36927835

Is Technology Causing The Collapse Of Modern Parenting? | Leonard Sax 06/03/2025

Is Technology Causing The Collapse Of Modern Parenting? | Leonard Sax In this week’s episode, I am joined by Leonard Sax! Dr. Leonard Sax is an American physician, psychologist, and author best known for his work on child and adolescent development. A graduate of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both his M.D. and Ph.D. in psychology, Dr. Sax has spent over three decades working with children and families in clinical settings. He is widely recognized for his advocacy on issues of gender differences, parenting, and education. Dr. Sax has authored several influential books, including: - Why Gender Matters (2005) - Boys Adrift (2007) - Girls on the Edge (2010) - The Collapse of Parenting (2015) (2024 revised edition) Through his writing and speaking engagements, Dr. Sax promotes evidence-based approaches to raising and educating children, with particular attention to the roles of culture, discipline, and biological sex differences. He has spoken in all 50 U.S. states and internationally, advising parents, educators, and policy makers on how to better support the development of healthy, motivated, and resilient kids. Dr. Sax is known for blending scientific research with practical advice, often challenging prevailing assumptions about parenting and education. Key Points • "Gentle parenting” hardships exposed • Importance of parental authority • Teen boys' disturbing tech addiction • Impact of media on shaping masculinity • Steps to counter a flawed culture Best Moments 05:01 - 05:14 • "We can argue about what gentle parenting means, and different gurus have different definitions, but one thing they agree on is that gentle parenting means letting kids decide that good parenting means letting kids decide." 07:28 - 07:33 • "Enlightened parenting means setting your child free to discover for themselves their own right and wrong." 10:29 - 10:35 • "The cause is this toxic American culture of disrespect and sleaze." 10:56 - 11:10 • "You also have to offer something positive. You have to offer a healthy culture, something positive to replace Drake, SZA, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion." 16:35 - 16:39 • "In order to become a better parent, you have to become a better person." 43:15 - 43:20 • "School has become unfriendly to boys, boys doing things that boys have always done." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/36820850

The Secrets To Health, Longevity, & Life Transformations | Kris Gethin 05/27/2025

The RIGHT Way To Do "Work-Life Balance" | Jim Sheils 05/20/2025

I Used To Hate Funerals Until I Realized THIS! 05/13/2025

When You Stop Chasing, You Get Everything | Cathy Heller 05/06/2025

When You Stop Chasing, You Get Everything | Cathy Heller In this week’s episode I am joined by Cathy Heller! Cathy Heller is a dynamic transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping individuals find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. As the host of the Abundant Ever After podcast and author of the empowering book Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career, Cathy inspires her audience to pursue their dreams and live authentically. Cathy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. On her podcast, she has engaged in enlightening conversations with a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs, renowned blogger Seth Godin, actor Matthew McConaughey, spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra, author Marianne Williamson, and psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, among others. Cathy's passion lies in helping people find joy and meaning beyond material wealth, and she has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. Her work encompasses meditation, Jewish mysticism, and career strategies, empowering individuals to expand their potential and make a positive impact on the world. Key Points • Kathy Heller's journey from music to mysticism • The profound impact of spirituality on success • Allowing ease and grace into your high-performance life • Manifestation through the lens of Jewish mysticism • The significance of small acts in creating change Best Quotes 06:40 - 06:51 • "I started studying with Rabbi Aaron, and he said to me the first day, he said, you are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master. And he said, you are someone because you're some of the one." 07:45 - 07:51 • "And what Rabbi Aaron explained to me is that God has put everything in escrow for us, and our only job is to receive it." 13:13 - 13:23 • "And so it like brings me to tears because I, I cannot imagine what it would be like if I didn't have a relationship with my creator." 15:50 - 15:59 • "I start the podcast, okay? I don't know anybody not worried about it. I heard the, I heard the call Cath start a podcast. I'm like, all right, I'm gonna trust this whisper, right?" 20:16 - 20:27 • "The book I wrote is about the idea that everyone has these lists of things that they want. They wanna manifest a house, $10 million, the love of their life. Great." 30:15 - 30:28 • "And it's amazing because if I went through every single thing that's ever happened to me, it literally happened from the power of, you know, connecting with a person in a moment for no reason other than it feels good to do." Website: /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/36441590

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Sport Psychologist: Teach Your Children THIS LESSON, And They Become UNSTOPPABLE! | Dr. Cristina Versari 04/15/2025

Sport Psychologist: Teach Your Children THIS LESSON, And They Become UNSTOPPABLE! | Dr. Cristina Versari In this week’s episode, I am joined by Cristina Versari! Dr. Cristina Versari was the Program Administrator for the NBA Education and Career Development Program responsible for the services offered to thirty NBA teams. She counseled NBA players on a variety of specific topics including career transition, life planning, education and degree completion. In addition to this Cristina also developed numerous NBA players seminars and training programs. She is the Director of the Sport Psychology Program at the San Diego University for Integrative Studies. ( SDUIS) and has worked with the Brazilian Olympic Men's Basketball Team. She also continues to provide services to individual professional basketball players and lacrosse players members of the National Lacrosse and Premier Lacrosse Leagues. She attended the United States International University and obtained her Ph.D. and Masters degree in Psychology with specialization in Sport Psychology. Dr. Versari has been working with high profile clientele for over thirty years. Her work has been featured on national and international television and in newspapers including MSNBC, FOX News, CNN, LA Times, Sports Illustrated, Psychology Today, The New York Times, San Diego Business Journal, San Diego Union Tribune, The San Diego Reader, Orlando Sentinel, Sacramento Bee, NorthJersey.com, UCSD Guardian, and Sportv. Key Points • Belief in self drives top athletes • Successful pro athletes practice discipline • Relationships: A struggle for high performers • Parenting influences on young athletes explored • Personal growth requires impactful relationships Best Quotes 07:12 - 07:18 • "These are the areas that you can make the decisions. You can decide anything you want in these certain areas." 07:27 - 07:31 • "So right now I decide when your bed time is, and that's the time you go to bed." 09:21 - 09:29 • "No, we're telling them, Hey, you have to decide what is the difference that, that you need to make to get on the field to get more playing time." 18:27 - 18:34 • "Sometimes the experience they had in life was so painful that they wanna change now." 22:04 - 22:11 • "There's a price you have to pay and those people are willing to pay the price to get there." 28:06 - 28:16 • "You have to have those qualities to attract someone like that. So we spend a lot of time working on the relationships now." For more information about Dr. Versari: If you wish to reach out or book an appointment, she can be reached at: /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/36134015

How The Comfort Zone Is Ruining Your Life | Jeff Krasno 04/08/2025

How The Comfort Zone Is Ruining Your Life | Jeff Krasno In this week’s episode, I am joined by Jeff Krasno! Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well- being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled “Commusings” that explores spirituality, wellness and culture and is distributed to over one million subscribers every Sunday. Jeff is the creator of Good Stress, a collection of wellness protocols that he developed to reverse his diabetes, lose 60 pounds and reclaim his health at age 50. Good Stress is available as on-line course and is being developed into a book and TV series. Jeff is also the co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. In 2016, he was selected by Oprah Winfrey to be part of the SuperSoul100 as one of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs. In 1995, Jeff married his college sweetheart, Schuyler Grant. They live in Los Angeles and have three daughters. SCHUYLER GRANT is founder and co-director of Kula Yoga Project in NYC, co-creator of Wanderlust, and co- owner/director of the Commune Topanga retreat center. The advanced teacher training she has led for over two decades in Kula Flow, her unique style of alignment-based vinyasa, has minted teachers and studio owners worldwide. She considers herself exceptionally lucky to still love vinyasa-style yoga—and the same man—after all these years. Key Points • Turning childhood adversities into strengths • The paradox of modern ease leading to dis-ease • Rethinking rituals & mental muscles • Personal stories of transformation & community • The mental & physical gym's role in wellness Best Quotes 09:23 - 09:38 • "I really went down this slope of, you know, chronic fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, irritability, really deep inability to concentrate and grab my phone every two seconds." 12:13 - 12:19 • "I was totally impermanent. And change was not only available to me, it was the only thing on offer." 18:15 - 18:26 • "We taste it when we taste that homegrown tomato that required some inconvenience, right? Versus that ethylene gas one that we bought at Stop and Shop." Grab your copy of Jeff's book "Good Stress": /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/36041205

How People Pleasing Will RUIN Your Relationships | Nick Pollard 04/01/2025

How People Pleasing Will RUIN Your Relationships | Nick Pollard In this week’s episode, I am joined by Nick Pollard! People call Nick the People-DIS-Pleaser because he teaches thousands of people every week how to set boundaries and break free from people-pleasing. (And that can be displeasing to the people that love to walk all over you!) You CAN live a life that is genuine to you, people-pleasing isn’t your forever. As Nick says it, he has walked the road from people-pleaser to captain of his own life. In the beginning People-pleasers are usually trained from childhood. The demand to be quiet, push aside your own needs and be EXACTLY what everyone else expects is DRILLED IN to our brains. Nick spent his whole childhood and the first few years of adulthood trying to please his dad. He was constantly proving himself (and lying to himself about how miserable he was). And then Everything came crashing down. HARD! His dad was hiding a terrible secret and when Nick found out how horribly his dad had betrayed the rest of his family his world imploded. Nick turned to alcohol and spent almost every minute at the bar. He threw away his entire “perfect” life he’d built and he didn’t care. He was overweight, coming off a 3rd divorce and a business he had bankrupted. Suddenly Nick realised he’d only been living for other people – This was the beginning of the changes. Doormat Nick, the one who would ask “how high” when anybody said jump, the Nick with zero boundaries – was OUT! For the first time Nick felt awake and he was going to be HIM for the very first time. Key Points • People-pleasing can be selfish • Genuine giving vs. pleasing giving • The personal cost of people-pleasing • Transactional relationships' toxicity • Self-authenticity's role in fulfillment Best Quotes 07:57 - 08:06 • "Right? And to me, when I thought of how I was living my life, it was always like, will this other person like me? That's why I'm doing it." 09:05 - 09:16 • "And it's this inauthentic way of being that causes us as humans, or, you know, as people-pleasing humans, to never also understand who we are." 11:32 - 11:42 • "And what I mean by transactional is like you give to get acceptance and love. So if your relationships feel like they're transactional, it's because you've made them transactional" 11:58 - 12:05 • "It's a really, really painful realization. Like, you've chosen your life to this point, right?" 12:21 - 12:28 • “At the end of the day, we are all accountable for how we've lived our lives. We are responsible for how this thing turns out." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35943620

Board-Certified Pediatrician: The TRUTH About Vaccinating Your Children | Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh 03/25/2025

Board-Certified Pediatrician: The TRUTH About Vaccinating Your Children | Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh In this week’s episode I am joined by Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh! Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles,California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others. He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support. He is a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space. Dr. Gator is married to Sarah Intelligator, an attorney, whose Holistic Divorce and Family Law practice is located in Beverly Hills. For almost 20 years, she has taught yoga throughout Los Angeles. Dr. Joel was given the nickname, Dr. Gator, by his peers after marrying Sarah Intelligator (yes that is her real last name) and the nickname stuck. On May 20, 2025, he will be releasing Between a Shot and a Hard Place: Tackling Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity (currently ranked #1 in new releases in vaccines on Amazon). It is the first and only book about vaccines that offers a balanced approach by fostering open dialogue and informed choices for the sake of our children’s health. This is not an “anti-vax” book – it encourages thoughtful discussion free from biases of advocacy or opposition. Vaccines are amongst the most heated topics of debate and discourse and are often subject to censorship. This is why openly discussing vaccines has never been more critical. Key Points • Vaccine talks reignite curiosity • RFK's impactful health campaign • The push for preventive health practices • Curiosity in science is essential for progress • Parents increasingly question vaccine safety • Ingredients in food vastly differ today Best Quotes 07:11 - 07:25 • "I think we need to be curious and we need to ask questions. And I do believe, just like you said, COVID really opened up people's minds about vaccines because exactly what you said, like if we have something that can save your life or prevent you from getting sick, that's great." 10:15 - 10:20 • "I'm a doctor, I'm a pediatrician, I'm a great pediatrician. If anyone was gonna know it should be me, and I didn't know most of it." 12:59 - 13:06 • "We really need smart people talking to each other and, and disagreeing and, and, and kind of talking about these, these subjects." 13:40 - 13:48 • "And it's really tough for parents when you have all that information. And it's tough for me because I see that and I'm like, it, it's just, it's really tough, you know?" 20:22 - 20:27 • "But I do think they wanna have a better understanding of what the risks are." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35812875

The MOST IMPORTANT Relationship You Can Have Is The One With Yourself! | Dana Grant 03/18/2025

The MOST IMPORTANT Relationship You Can Have Is The One With Yourself! | Dana Grant In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dana Grant! Dana Grant is an International Master Life and Business Coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host dedicated to guiding individuals toward transformative personal and professional growth. With a background as a business executive, Dana transitioned into coaching to help clients overcome limiting beliefs and achieve radical change. In 2016, Dana co-founded Cali'Flour Foods, a multi-million dollar food company, reflecting her commitment to holistic health. She later sold the company in 2017 to fully dedicate herself to her coaching career. Dana's journey is marked by resilience and a commitment to self-love, as she has overcome personal challenges to inspire others to embrace their true potential. Key Points • Healing via self-love and not shame • Curiosity fosters presence and interest • Energy fields affect our interactions • Transforming pain into self-love • Authentic energy as the true magnet Best Quotes 08:21 - 08:28 • "Isn't it interesting how we have so much patience for other people and their journey, but we don't have any for ourselves?" 08:30 - 08:38 • "You know, there's a lot of truth to that. I can get very impatient. But you know what I've learned, and I think, I think it's, I'm gonna say mature, maybe an age thing." 11:44 - 11:52 • "We have to identify, and I look at life as a switchboard. You know, I, it was before my time, but, you know, in 1950s, they had all those little plugin switchboards." 14:41 - 14:46 • "If you find yourself feeling like you have to get smaller, you are in the wrong room." 18:38 - 18:49 • "What you just described is the benefit of failure and then leaning into that failure and building upon it. Yeah. Because every time we fail, yeah. We learn something exponential." 20:10 - 20:20 • "And the power in there of the framing with I ams. I mean, I am is such a powerful start to anything because you're you, we wanna visualize." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35723890

Understanding This About Leadership & Serving Others Is A Cheat Code For Life! | Tyler Dickerhoof 03/11/2025

Understanding This About Leadership & Serving Others Is A Cheat Code For Life! | Tyler Dickerhoof In this week's episode, I am joined by Tyler Dickerhoof! Tyler is a renowned mentor and advisor for entrepreneurs and executives who are seeking effective leadership guidance. He has led an organization of over 250,000 individuals and supported his wife, Kelley, in becoming one of the top 5 income earners at Isagenix. His expertise in leadership is highly sought after by leaders of all types who want to elevate their teams to new levels. He serves on the Maxwell Network Marketing Advisory Council, the High Capacity Leaders Council, and is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach. Growing up and working in the agriculture industry, Tyler witnessed firsthand the tough and challenging nature of leadership. This upbringing and experience have driven him to grow and transform himself to be able to lead and connect with all types of people, in all industries. But it wasn’t always that way. Tyler used to believe that his worth was derived from how much he knew, so his life was very much about convincing others that he knew it all. Any time he faced challenges, he would simply put his head down and push his way through them, eventually pushing away all of those close to him, too. Now, his mission in life is to provide others with the self-awareness, the tools, and the community they need to make the same miraculous transformation. Tyler created the Impact Driven Leader Podcast, Awaken the Leader Within Course and the Impact Driven Leader Roundtable, a supportive community that gives members the space to be vulnerable, become wholly self-aware, and grow into the best version of themselves. Key Points • Infuse love into leadership roles • Practice and refine personal growth daily • Leadership is serving, not asserting control • Importance of belief in self and others • The impact of vulnerability on connection Best Quotes 22:54 - 23:04 • "If we can come to grips with our own or understand how someone else is manifesting theirs, we can enhance the relationship, build a connection, and then we can do so much more." 34:39 - 34:45 • "Because the idea to be the best employee is to be the leader, right. To, to start leading yourself." 45:59 - 46:10 • "If we can get them in a place of growing, of learning, of seeing trust and quality relationships, they're building a culture and the right kind of cultures people wanna be a part of." 47:05 - 47:15 • "Belief is a superpower belief in yourself that you can do anything and there's no holding back belief from someone else in you." 54:23 - 54:34 • "Empathy is putting your arms around people and walking with them. So a leader that is empathetic, that's willing to put their arms around others and walk with them won't feel lonely." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35623265

Overcoming Disability To Have A High Performing Marriage & Life | Jayne Mattingly 03/04/2025

Overcoming Disability To Have A High Performing Marriage & Life | Jayne Mattingly In this week’s episode, I am joined by Jayne Mattingly! Jayne Mattingly is a disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach. She is the CEO of Recovery Love and Care, a global virtual eating disorder recovery coaching curriculum and training program. She is also the Founder of the non-for-profit The AND Initiative, which aims to provide inspiration, advocacy, resources, support, and the gifting mobility aids to those with chronic illness and physical disabilities. At age twenty-seven, Jayne was in a routine barre class when she suddenly lost the ability to move her body. By age 32, she went from healthy and able bodied, to someone who had undergone 19 brain and spine surgeries plus procedures and a total hysterectomy. She used a rollator on her wedding day. Now, at 35, she relies on her wheelchair, rollator, and her service dog Wheatie (who she wrote about for Today.com). Diagnosed with intracranial hypertension and Ehlers- Danlos syndrome, Jayne experienced an immense amount of what she has coined as Body Grief. Jayne has become a leading voice in disability advocacy. She has been featured on NBC News, Apartment Therapy, Pushing Forward Podcast, Business Insider, and more. Jayne's motivational and hopeful journey as a newly disabled woman and chronically ill woman speaks to the body grief we all experience -- from puberty to menopause to infertility, pregnancy loss, gender dysphoria, disability and chronic illness, to injury, food allergies and more -- and teaches us how to cope, heal, and ultimately better understand our feelings around our bodies. From feelings of anger and betrayal to a place where gratitude can exist alongside grief. Key Points • Body grief is a universal experience. • Disabilities come with discrimination and empathy. • Marriage transforms with illness onset. • Surrendering aids acceptance of physical changes. • Coping mechanisms are essential for growth. Best Quotes 02:09 - 02:22 • "And so then I was, you know, helping people work through their eating disorders. And I also went to school and, you know, specialized in eating disorders and body image, but also specialized in grief." 03:21 - 03:33 • "I lost my sight completely, like went blind and the lower half of my body stopped working. And you know, long story short, I was diagnosed with intracranial hypertension." 04:10 - 04:19 • "I can't do, my body can't do anymore. How am I supposed to love my body now? And that's when I really realized like, this is body grief." 05:59 - 06:07 • "It's not just a disability issue. It's not just a female issue, a woman issue. It is an everybody issue, and there's no hierarchy to suffering." 11:44 - 11:54 • "I've looked, I looked at him before we got engaged and I was like, you can leave. Like, you don't have to stay with me. And he was like, why would I do that? Like, I love you." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35516505

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Change Your Life FOREVER By Discovering The Power of Relationships | Laysha Ward 02/18/2025

Change Your Life FOREVER By Discovering The Power of Relationships | Laysha Ward In this week's episode, I am joined by Laysha Ward! Laysha Ward is an accomplished C-suite executive with 32 years of leadership experience at Target Corporation. She most recently served as the retailer’s Executive Vice President, Chief External Engagement Officer, overseeing its enterprise-wide approach to stakeholder relations. Laysha grew up in a small town in rural Indiana with a population of 700. She began her educational journey at a program for low-income children and families. From first grade through senior year, she was the only Black girl in her class. She began her career as a frontline team member on the salesfloor at Marshall Field’s in Chicago. Today, she is one of the nation’s top black female C-suite executives who teaches how to lead with meaning. In her groundbreaking, inspiring, and holistic approach to leadership, Laysha breaks down the skills and self-work required for fulfilling a life with purpose, leading others, and living out a life of meaning at any and every stage. Laysha believes that when you lead with meaning, you are taking a holistic approach that blends your life and career. Her new book, “Lead Like You Mean It; Lessons on Integrity and Purpose from the C-Suite” launches on Feb 18, 2025! Key Points • Purpose-driven leadership keys • Integrity's role in career success • Value of authentic relationships • Balancing work and personal life • Embracing life's imperfections Best Quotes 01:58 - 02:03 • "But I also have an amazing lived experience as a girl from small town rural America." 02:04 - 02:10 • "And everything that I've done in between really has given me a unique vantage point on leadership." 03:12 - 03:24 • "The book really becomes a platform for me to offer up more of those lessons, more of a roadmap, to share more broadly with people." 03:40 - 03:47 • "Because that's what's at the core of lead, like you mean it, right? Those are the four guiding principles of lead. Like you mean it." 09:53 - 10:07 • "And so the book talks about flourishing together, and I use examples of not only my husband Bill, who is quite the character and very lovable, so I really encourage folks to read that, that portion of the book." 15:59 - 16:11 • "And so if we just make that foundational and understood, we can begin to work openly, candidly, honestly, towards making sure that every day we have the support that we need to do our best and be our best." 23:46 - 23:56 • "We are all human. That we are all worthy, that we are all a student and a teacher and have something to give and are worthy of also receiving." 45:53 - 45:59 • "I call it strategic serendipity. Things may not happen when you want 'em, but they're always right on time." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35290490

How To Build Authentic Connections In A Disconnected World | John R. Miles 02/11/2025

How To Build Authentic Connections In A Disconnected World | John R. Miles In this week’s episode, I am joined by John R. Miles! John R. Miles is a globally recognized authority on leadership, intentional behavior change, and unlocking human potential. A Navy veteran, senior executive, and CEO turned thought leader, John’s journey bridges the worlds of Fortune 50 leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and personal transformation. As a former senior executive at Dell and Lowe’s, John spearheaded transformational initiatives in leadership development, technology, and culture, impacting millions of employees and customers worldwide. His C-level expertise uniquely positions him to speak directly to the challenges and opportunities faced by leaders navigating today’s fast-changing landscape. John is the creator and host of the award-winning Passion Struck Podcast, which has surpassed 55 million downloads and was named the #1 Alternative Health Podcast in over 70 countries. Recognized with the Davey Award for Social Impact, the podcast inspires a global audience of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with its actionable insights and bold ideas. As the best-selling author of Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life, John offers a groundbreaking guide for leaders and individuals to bridge the gap between potential and action. Drawing on decades of leadership experience and deep research into behavioral science, he provides practical strategies to achieve clarity, purpose, and transformational results. Each week on Passion Struck, John engages with the world’s most influential thinkers and leaders, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Susan Cain, Dr. BJ Fogg, Jamie Kern Lima, Gretchen Rubin, Admiral Stavridis, and Dr. Mark Hyman. John’s mission is to empower leaders to cultivate thriving cultures, inspire their teams, and lead with purpose! Key Points • The shift from village to global village • Significance: The essence of existence • The epidemic of disconnection in society • Gardner leadership versus servant leadership • Reinvention: Key to passion-struck living Best Quotes 03:57 - 04:09 • "It's this profound sense that your life and your existence have purpose, that your actions hold weight, and that one's presence makes a meaningful difference in the world." 16:08 - 16:24 • "It was this opposite that I talk about with mattering. It was this, this i, this individualistic look at it that look at what I can build, look at how I can do something, look at what I control." 23:19 - 23:29 • "So to me, what this culture of mattering really comes down to is creating this environment where others feel valued, trusted, and empowered to excel." 30:45 - 30:59 • "LinkedIn did this survey in 2022, and they said they found that 94% of employees would've stayed longer at a company if they invested more in a person's development in and outside of work." 33:29 - 33:35 • "One of the things that I highlight early on in the book is the need for reinvention." 35:00 - 35:05 • "Passion struck really is all about how do you le lead a life of significance." 42:21 - 42:29 • "Because when you feel, when you make people feel valued, you create a ripple effect that strengthens families, workplaces, and communities." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35224010

Relationship Expert: The Secret To Making Any Marriage Work | Dr. Rachel Glik 02/04/2025

Relationship Expert: The Secret To Making Any Marriage Work | Dr. Rachel Glik In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Rachel Glik! Dr. Glik is a licensed professional counselor with 30+ years as a couples and individual therapist in private practice. Since 2014, she has been a regular feature on the Fox 2 AM show in St. Louis as a relationship and mental health expert. The show’s executive producer summed up her role on the show this way, “Dr. Glik gets to the heart of what we deal with every day—our relationship with ourselves and each other.” Rachel is a featured author for MindBodyGreen, an online magazine reaching over 10 million readers each month. Rachel has taught and created workshops for organizations such as: YPO, Onevillage, University of Missouri, The Kabbalah Centre International, and Psychotherapy Saint Louis. She is a featured guest of podcasts such as Weekly Energy Boost and SageAdvice with Melissa. As many are goal setting for the new year, couples therapist Dr. Rachel Glik (EdD, LPC) encourages us to think beyond our personal goals to shared relationships as well. Whether you are looking to expand an already strong connection or heal old wounds that stay persistently fresh, Dr. Glik draws from over 30 years of hands-on experience to discuss the proven techniques for growth in her upcoming book, A SOULFUL MARRIAGE: Healing Your Relationship With Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose (Morehouse Publishing) February 4th, 2025. Key Points - Importance of energy investment in relationships - The four pillars of a successful marriage - Significance of prioritizing your partner - Embracing the dynamic nature of family life - Finding purpose in your relationship journey Best Quotes 02:23 - 02:27 • "I had to start really reflecting within and being more authentic and true to myself." 03:01 - 03:09 • "The soul searching is really where the life model for me came from. And it came from the fact that life is always imbalanced." 33:00 - 33:07 • "And really trusting the process that whatever challenge is happening, it's for the good, it's for the benefit to really embrace it so that you can grow." 36:42 - 36:46 • "To be happy, we have to also sometimes go against what we feel like doing." 39:19 - 39:27 • "But you started out by saying, you know, I'm the writer and I'm the therapist, but my husband was the spine as we pulled this project together." /episode/index/show/f47287f4-1d32-48fe-a989-76374fad44c3/id/35131850

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