Empower Humans: A Success, Joy & Growth Podcast!

165: Serving Humanity! (w/ MATT MADDIX!)

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0800

In this episode, the dynamic and energetic Matt Maddix shared a ton of great insights about parenting - topics that make you think! He talked a lot about being a single parent and the lessons of resilience and commitment learned in that process. He talked about schooling and education and thinking outside the box.

We also talked thoroughly about his work with the homeless throughout the country and especially in the Phoenix area. He talked about who these people are and how we should see them. Lastly, we had a bit of what some might consider a controversial discussion about this pandemic and his strong views surrounding it.

164: The HAPPINESS Recipe! (w/ REBECCA MORRISON)

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0700

We had a great conversation with Rebecca Morrison in today's episode! She shared a lot about her background and how she learned not to need so much stuff. We talked at length about priorities and managing them properly in a world that quickly and easily gets tangled and cluttered.

We talked about finding and shifting beliefs in the process of growth as well as building the relationships that matter most. We even discussed how the little things make massive differences and how it all relates to sculptures! Pick up Rebecca's amazing new book here: The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide to Living What Matters

163: Find CLARITY & Get Unstuck! (w/ BECCA RIBBING)

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:47:11 -0700

In this episode, Becca Ribbing shared about her interesting childhood and what it means to find clarity in order to make the right decisions - especially at this time when so many are at a crossroads. We talked about how to move forward and even coach yourself by asking some important questions. We talked about some real world stories in her experience and mine. We also discussed the importance of honing in on what's serving you and your life goals best...among many other details! Enjoy!

162: Less Is More - Let Go to Let FLOW!

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:37:43 -0700

We talked at length in this episode about clearing our path forward so we can move and obtain our true objectives in life. This is a process of filtering that includes asking and facing some hard questions at times. We talked about some things that happened in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" as well as the movie "Up in the Air" as it relates to these topics. We also covered some important principles, quotes and 7 tips to really let go and let life flow!

161: The TRUTH of Fasting, Food, Assimilating Energy & MORE! (w/ DESS SEALY)

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0700

Dess shared with us some great knowledge regarding nutrition, wellness, healing and more. He talked about the energetic content of everything we are and everything we consume. He shared about fallacies and corrupt history regarding the supposed "4 food groups" and modern eating in general. He talked about fast food and the REAL food groups that sustain life. He talked about the dangers of cooked foods, the power of living foods and so much more!

160: Healing & Reprogramming for Success! (w/ NICOLE LAINO)

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:28:10 -0700

In this episode, we had a wonderful privilege to sit down with Nicole Laino, an accomplished peak performance coach, brand strategist and startup founder. Nicole shared some wonderful insights about healing and breaking past mental barriers to success. She taught us about everything from chakras and Reiki to NLP/EFT and the law of attraction. She opened up about some of her own life challenges and experiences, gave us great insights in finding our own "zone of genius" and much, much more! Enjoy!

159: Mental Health & Entrepreneurship! (w/ SCOUT SOBEL)

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0700

We talked in this episode with Scout Sobel, who is an author, entrepreneur, podcast host, mental health advocate and much more! Scout has a new book coming August 16th called The Emotional Entrepreneur in which she tells her story of facing and largely overcoming everything from anxiety attacks to catatonia. She talks about finding power in authenticity as we face reality instead of just an image we portray to the world. She talks about depression, nature vs. nurture and the crucial role of hope in all we do, especially in the face of difficulties like this. Enjoy all this an much more in this episode!

158: Transformative Self-Love & Meditation! (w/ MAHIMA)

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we were privileged to hear the story and insights of the one and only MAHIMA. She shared extensively about her background and growing up in Zimbabwe in a difficult and abusive situation. She told about her journey which brought her all over the world and how she discovered meditation while in India. She shared many great insights about finding our true selves and maximizing our results in life. She shared about her meditation challenge on her website as well as the "Meant For More!" challenge starting July 26th! Also, join the "Meant For More!" Facebook Group! Enjoy!

157: Overcome & Maximize! (w/ DANIEL BLUE)

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0700

We were privileged to welcome Daniel Blue to talk to us about his story and ways to maximize our results as an entrepreneur and in our financial lives as well. He told us of a turbulent upbringing which culminated in drug addiction and an unplanned pregnancy.

He opened up and was very vulnerable about some difficulties with his own father and the difficult process of overcoming addiction. He shared about life lessons and how to strive for balance with business, family and other important areas of life - especially as an entrepreneur. He also shared about his upcoming book and his own podcast: "How Winners Win"! Information on all of it is available at DanielBlue.me!

156: Impact Challenge! (w/ MARCUS BELL)

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:57:39 -0700

In this episode, we covered several topics surrounding Marcus' musical background and many of the analogies there that apply to people's lives in many areas. We talked about failure, practice, habits and much more. We talked about having principles in place to govern our lives and maximize our results. We also talked about his 100 Dayz Impact Challenge as well!

155: Authentic, Vulnerable Emotional Intelligence! (w/ ROBIN HILLS)

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we had the privilege of spending time with Robin Hills, coming to us from the UK! He is an emotional intelligence coach, trainer, facilitator, author and much more. He talked with us about working from the inside out and overcoming the emotions that can hold us back such as fear. He talked about boundaries and being constructive vs. destructive. We discussed the importance of self-awareness as we expand our horizons. We talked about the inherent difficulties of keeping things bottled up, anxiety, hope and the general benefits of positivity. Enjoy!

154: Master Your Patterns/Emotions & Reclaim Your Life! (w/ THOMAS ANDERSON)

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Thomas Anderson, author of The Vulnerable Man: Break your patterns. Master your emotions. Reclaim your life. We talked about the importance of inner work and what happens when we keep things bottled up. We talked about the importance of presence and fully grasping the meaning and purpose of our emotions.

We talked about the difference between empowering and disempowering behavior and how self-awareness and self control can be freeing as we strive to transform into the best version of ourselves. We touched on anxiety, stress and being very real with the consequences - good and bad - of all our choices.

153: "Spirituality for Badasses!" (w/ J. STEWART DIXON)

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0700

We talked at length in this podcast about mindfulness and finding that calm island as an anchor in our otherwise (often) chaotic lives that may seem to spin out of control. Mr. Dixon enlightened us on some thoughts and techniques and reignited our drive and coming out of ruts to be excited in life again. We had a great back-and-forth discussion about scenarios, controlling anger, harnessing real opportunities to own ourselves and our decisions and much, much more! Enjoy!

152: Your Path of Mastery! (w/ ZULMA REYO)

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0700

We had an incredible conversation with Zulma Reyo, author of Inner Alchemy: The Path of Mastery! We talked about her background which led her down this path and what exactly inner alchemy means. We talked about calming our inner chatter, using our body as an instrument of the greater life and how to recognize spirituality in our day-to-day lives. We talked about the role of the ego, intuition and the greatest power humans possess! Enjoy!

151: The Law of Attraction "In High-Def!" (w/ ANDREW KAP)

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:01:00 -0700

Andrew Kap is the author of one of the most renowned and popular books on the subject of the law of attraction - The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read: The Missing Key To Finally Tapping Into The Universe And Manifesting Your Desires. We covered many facets of this fascinating topic including some of his methods, such as the "blitz method" and general gratitude principles, etc. He shared some really interesting stories and responded to those who may be major skeptics on this topic.

150: GREG MCKEOWN: Effortless Essentialism!

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:01:00 -0700

Greg McKeown is a world-renowned, best-selling author of both Essentialism and his latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. In our interview, he was very transparent about his own personal life experiences that fed into the creation of this landmark work.

We thoroughly went through the structure of the book, which is divided into three parts. Greg talked to us about the contrast between burnout and the effortless state.

We talked about the power of presence, especially with those people who matter most to us. He also shared some powerful stories and a few special things that weren't included in the final edit of the book. Enjoy!

149: We ARE Creators!

Sun, 16 May 2021 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we talked about how we choose the outcomes in all areas of our lives, even and especially after some difficulty or failure. We talk about assigning meaning and how we associate pleasure and pain makes all the difference in our destiny. We talked about my son and an interesting situation that took place with him in context of this topic. We covered some ideas and ways to really maximize this in our lives.

148: The "Accountability Mirror"!

Sun, 09 May 2021 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we talked at length about a topic brought up in David Goggins' book, Can't Hurt Me. The concept of an "accountability mirror" is a profound way to stay in tune with ourselves, where we really are and visualize where we want to go! We talked about being mindful of certain things about ourselves we may wish to improve in a healthy way, as well as celebrating the good things. We also talked about focusing on solutions, not just problems. We covered some ground in the concept of affirmations and shared some of the things Zig Ziglar used to share with his audiences!

147: We Rise by Lifting Others!

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:01:00 -0700

Have you ever been down at all in your life? I have found that one of the surest ways out of that place is to help, serve and LIFT others! In this episode, we talk about this - first from the standpoint of the great legacies and shoulders of many who have gone before and sacrificed on OUR behalf. We talk about my recent viewing of the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan" and the great impact these stories have. We talked about our responsibilities given these legacies and I told a story about a situation that presented itself in my world a few weeks ago. We also talk about a few tips to maximize our efforts in helping others...and much more!

146: Undoing A Downward Spiral! (w/ MELISSA MONTE)

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:11:22 -0700

In this episode, Melissa shared some profound insights with us from some very impactful life experiences, including loss of her father, a friend to suicide, two sexual assaults, an eating disorder and even being falsely charged with a very serious crime. Melissa has a depth of knowledge and a warmth of comprehension of what it's like to go through some of the most difficult experiences of life. She shared with us some ways to process our feelings as well as establishing tools to raise our vibration and energy levels. Enjoy some wonderful, insightful thoughts and conversation... And don't miss Melissa's Mind Love podcast as well as MindLove.com!

145: The Conflict Resolution Playbook (w/ JEREMY POLLACK)

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:01:00 -0700

This was a special and unique episode with Jeremy Pollack in which we talked about the nature of conflict and the most efficient ways to handle and solve it. This can apply in just about any area of life: family, marriage, work, school, etc.

We talked about the dynamics of road rage and the safety/winning aspects of selfish actions that tend to lead to conflict in the first place. We talked about the two-way street nature of relationships. Jeremy elaborated on some examples as we talked about the best ways to diffuse conflict before it becomes explosive.

We even talked about this from a leadership standpoint as well as some approaches when conflict arises with customers. Don't miss this one!

144: Change Your Story, Change Your Life! (w/ RICH CURTIS)

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:21 -0700

Rich Curtis gave us so many great gems of knowledge here! He shared some of his own life experience as it pertains to stories and their power in our lives. He also shared other examples and showed us ways to identify the stories we tell ourselves, especially the ones with a negative connotation. Rich showed us how to rewrite stories through 4 simple steps as well as 4 additional habits to create an optimum environment in the brain for happiness. Visit RichCurtis.com and grab his book here:

Change Your Story Change Your Life: The field guide to: Rewrite your stories, Create Happiness and Set yourself free

143: Vision to Reality - Creating YOUR Blissful Life! (w/ HEATH ARMSTRONG)

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:03:15 -0700

Heath Armstrong is an Author, the Co-Founder of Rage Create, and an ECommerce Maniac. He is the creator of Sweet-Ass Affirmations: Motivation for Your Creative Maniac Mind, several Sweet-Ass Journals, and the host of the "Never Stop Peaking" podcast.

We talked in this episode about his early years and artistic pursuits and creating a life you love. He showed us what connecting the dots in your life can look like. He also shared thoughts surrounding what he calls "resistance gremlins" and overcoming them to bring our "vision to reality".

We discussed cultivating our minds like gardens and finding the joy that is literally everywhere. He even shared some great and poetic thoughts at the end!

142: Suffering IS Optional! (w/ SOPHIE MCLEAN)

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we had the privilege to speak with wisdom teacher Sophie Mclean. She shared an amazing life story from being a refugee at a young age to being a helicopter pilot and doing amazing things for humanity on many levels. She shares stories and insights of traumatic life moments that may make your jaw drop. She fills us with absolute love and wisdom as she shows us how to get back to a blissful state - which is the correct and natural state of human beings!

Grab her FREE course here: The Call of the Soul
Also, grab her book here: The Elegance of Simplicity

141: Are You Living Your Best Life? (w/ DR. LIN MOREL)

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:01:00 -0800

Dr. Lin Morel taught us generously today about trauma, resilience, love, gratitude and finding joy & happiness in our lives. She told about several episodes of neglect and abuse in her own life and why she ran away at age 17. We talked about "waking up" to who we truly are, gaining self-awareness and tools to overcome along the way. She taught us abundantly about loss and forgiveness and so much more! Also, check out her free, 10-minutes-per-day course for our audience: "Are You Living Your Best Life?" here!

140: Gaining Everything By Losing it All (w/ John Lefebvre)

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0800

John Lefebvre has a very fascinating story. Having come from a poor home and losing his father at a very young age, John's rags to riches tale is one for the ages! He shares some interesting details of life at the top of the financial heap - extravagances most only dream about or see in movies. He tells about the major life lessons learned and how he also was put in prison for 45 days. We talked about lifting and helping others as the true source of lasting riches and we talked about his forthcoming music as well. Check out his books here:

Good with Money: A Rich Guy’s Guide to Gaining Everything by Losing it All. A Memoir

AND,

All's Well: Where Thou Art Earth and Why

139: Building Relationships w/ JUDI FOX!

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:01:24 -0800

In this episode, we were privileged to discuss the power and techniques of effective networking, especially as it relates to social media and LinkedIn. We talked about how people all go further with each other. We also discussed how truly interconnected we all are as people and the two-way street nature of all relationships - business, dating or otherwise. We talked about some of the key foundational principles of building trust genuinely and much more!

138: "Success" vs. Fulfillment - Maki Moussavi Returns!

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0800

We had the honor of welcoming back Maki Moussavi to talk more about success, fulfillment and the band Tool? Yes, we talked about all those topics including the band because I discovered we're both fans. We recapped a few items from our previous talk in episode 57, but really dove into the topics of pain and hustle and some of the delusional beliefs many have surrounding all of that and how it has to be included in the ingredients for success. We covered a lot of different ground in a very fulfilling and enlightening conversation.

137: Mind First / Body Second with SID GARZA-HILLMAN

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:37:00 -0800

What a great conversation we had with the one and only Sid Garza-Hillman. We were able to talk at length about his running career as well as being a race director after suffering from Asthma in his earlier years. We discussed many philosophical principles and analogies (he was a philosophy major at UCLA after all) surrounding the running of super marathons. We talked further about the intertwined nature of health, wellness and happiness as also discussed in his new book: Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don't, and you won't. - coming out in April of 2021. Be sure to pre-order it now and enjoy our in depth conversation!

136: Self Love / Boundaries / Balance with NAKETA REN THIGPEN

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 01:00:51 -0800

Naketa brought us a ton of wonderful value today in a variety of topics tied to her important role as a balance and relationship advisor at her Thigpro Balance & Relationship Management Institute. We talked in depth about her past experience working with victims of trauma and some of the different ways humans respond to and cope with trauma. We talked about balancing work and personal living as well as the deep principles necessary to a harmonious and successful intimate relationship. Join us in the conversation today!

Ep. 135: Breaking Limiting Beliefs - KIRSTEN BESKE Returns!

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:51:21 -0800

After a wonderful conversation in episode 133 that didn't quite feel complete, we returned to the conversation with the Kirsten Beske. This time, we got REALLY in depth as to the nature of limiting beliefs and our power to overcome them. We talked about how this all applies as we associate with one another in families and society at large. We also covered some amazing ground related to the topics of perfectionism, imposter syndrome and others. I encourage one and all to join her Becoming Boundless Facebook group as well. Enjoy!

Ep. 134: ALAINA SCHWARTZ - 20% Strategy / 80% Psychology!

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:51:28 -0800

We talked a lot in this episode about the principles Alaina teaches as a business and mindset coach. She shares some insights about paradigms and other symbolic thoughts such as icebergs. She opened up about marital and other family difficulties and the silver linings present in all these areas. We talked about the concept of scarcity, debt, instant gratification and the perceived value of the individual in the phrase, "You are not enough unless you have more!" To schedule your own 15 minute call with Alaina, go here: https://go.oncehub.com/15mincallwithAlaina

Ep. 133: KIRSTEN BESKE - Mindset Mastery!

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:32:12 -0800

We were delighted to welcome Kirsten Beske to today's podcast! She brought a lot of great information and shared much of her background that led her into the practice of law after being educated at Harvard; and then going on to be a psychotherapist and mindset coach! She shared some very intimate stories about the births of her children and how it all went way different than planned with both children's lives being in jeopardy. We talked at length about the nature of neuropathways and overcoming limiting beliefs, a conversation we will likely continue at a future date. Go join her Becoming Boundless Facebook group as well!

Ep. 132: DAVID SHAR - Joy in Life & Business!

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:54:27 -0800

We had the privilege to talk today with the one and only David Shar. He imparted tons of great wisdom and stories from his own business experience, which largely started with an ice cream business in downtown Baltimore. He shared many lessons about our "WHY," employee satisfaction and overall mindset when it comes to leadership. He shared many great insights about business and life and how it is all intertwined. Stick around 'til the end for a great story about his kids! See more about David and his wonderful work here!

Ep. 131: RYAN HUBER - New Lease on Life!

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0800

This is perhaps the most powerful episode of our podcast. We were privileged to talk with Ryan Huber who, after a long string of drug and alcohol use as well as homelessness, tried to take his own life with his mother's 9mm handgun in September of 2017. Thankfully and miraculously, he survived. In the aftermath, he has a new lease on life with a new perspective on life as a gift. He has found healthy sources of lasting joy and peace and has found alignment with nature. This story covers a vast spectrum of darkness and light.

Ep. 130: LOGAN PRICE - Millennial/Gen Z Entrepreneur + Overcoming Fear!

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0800

In this episode, we were able to discuss many interesting topics with Logan Price including overcoming fear, growing up after the new millennium + some differences between the generations. We talked also about overcoming weaknesses and how to pivot from feeling sorry for yourself. Logan is an up-and-coming author and entrepreneur who has a lot of knowledge and drive to lift the world. Enjoy!

Ep. 129: DAMONA HOFFMAN - Strategy & Personal Brand!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:16:30 -0800

Damona Hoffman ("I Make A Living" & "Dates and Mates" podcasts) has a unique background in the entertainment business as well as being a seasoned dating expert/coach. We had a nice conversation about the ins and outs of networking in most areas of life, including and especially the dating world as well as in business as an entrepreneur. She shared some useful strategy in terms of mindset and action items to further our success in these areas. Enjoy!

Ep. 128: DANIEL MANGENA - Beyond Intention!

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0800

Daniel Mangena is an author and speaker helping people bust through limiting paradigms and belief patterns to create the successful life they want for themselves and loved ones. In this interview, we discussed his unique background as a black British child of immigrants. He had major early success in business as a teenager followed by major failures and a late diagnosis of Asperger's. He is helping humanity awaken to their full potential without limits. Join us for an insightful and uplifting ride!

Ep. 127: ONE GOOD REASON w/ Sean McCann & Andrea Aragon!

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Sean and Andrea really opened up to us in this episode about their individual and shared stories of trauma, childhood abuse, alcoholism, trials and triumphs together. They were very open and vulnerable in telling their story (as explained in even more depth in their book). Andrea had her own tumultuous childhood, and Sean comes from a very successful background in music from the band Great Big Sea where his riotous lifestyle was enabled and made to flourish. He shares his story in which he kept a dark childhood secret until a momentous day in 2014 when he was finally able to lift his own burden by sharing it for the first time. They stuck together and seem like they are very close. Writing this incredibly deep and poignant book together is another testament of that! Check it out here!

Ep. 126: Success & Failure Are Found in the LITTLE THINGS!

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we talked about how little things make all the difference. This is a universal topic that has been discussed seemingly from the beginning of time - from ancient scripture to modern popular music. Little things make the difference in us lifting others and ourselves, in bettering our minds, bodies, relationships with everyone and so much more. We talk about a few real world stories of people helping each other and the deep impact that has had in otherwise small events. This applies in our day-to-day choices and the habits we create based on the real outcomes we want. Enjoy!

Ep. 125: Adam Jablin - Success vs. Fulfillment + Overcoming Addiction!

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 13:01:59 -0700

Adam Jablin is a best-selling author as well as a dynamic and highly sought after speaker, corporate consultant and performance coach. In this episode, he opened up about his story and journey of addiction and how his eyes were opened to so many valuable insights and aspects of life he was previously missing. He took that journey towards self-mastery and self-awareness and now lifts others through his many valuable tools and this great book: Lotsaholic: From a Sick to Sober Superman

Ep. 124: THALIA TOHA - Big Wins in Life & Business!

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:01:00 -0700

We had the honor of welcoming fellow Albuquerquean (is that a word?), Thalia Toha. She has a unique background as an immigrant who came to the USA as a teenager. She was able to learn English and progress in school to the point of being able to go to Princeton and pursue her career, first as an architect and then as a business coach with incredibly thorough and effective principles for success and life balance! Enjoy!

Ep. 123: TOTAL RESILIENCE w/ Dr. Lise Deguire

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:01:00 -0700

This is a powerful episode where we hear the story of how Dr. Deguire, when she was just 4 years old, sustained 3rd degree burns over 2/3 of her body. Her new book, Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor, is a compelling read which recounts this event and the subsequent decades of its residual effects. She shares many of these intimate details with an admirable vulnerability with us in this interview. If you are going through hard things, or have gone through anything difficult (and haven't we all?!), there is much in the way of great perspective in this book and interview!

Ep. 122: Expanded Capacity w/ LISA FABREGA

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Lisa Fabrega is a very profound, intelligent, articulate and caring author and coach who teaches and uplifts anyone - from the local manager of a small business to Oscar nominees and Nobel Prize candidates. One of her major areas of focus is in capacity and expanding it to more fully and efficiently meet our goals. This enlightening discussion is sure to uplift, enlighten and inspire you! Connect with Lisa through her through her website.

Ep. 121: Dream, Fund, Execute w/ NATHEN AAREN!

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:01:00 -0700

We had a great conversation with Nathen Aaren regarding finding clarity for our dreams, obtaining the funds to bring them to fruition, and then executing! He came to us today from Portland and shared a remarkable story of pursuing his dreams in Hollywood, working with top talent and, through a few twists and turns, ending up homeless and living out of his car (spoiler alert!). His is a story of resilience and love for his fellow man/woman. He embodies these qualities as he empowers individuals to fulfill their goals and dreams. Find him on his website, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Ep. 120: Overcome & Unite

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:01:00 -0700

This is a unique episode recorded as a spontaneous message after our scheduled guest had some unexpected difficulties and was therefore excused, of course. We rescheduled that guest and a message was shared instead about the indispensable need for human unity so we can overcome together during troubled times, individually and collectively.

Ep. 119: TRUE ALIGNMENT w/ MELANIE WELLER

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:01:00 -0700

This was a wonderful conversation with physical therapist (among other titles), author and consultant Melanie Weller! Melanie also specializes in the physics and mechanics of voice, body & breath. She had some very profound insights on tuning and aligning ourselves and how our physical state is very intimately tied to our well-being mentally and emotionally. This conversation is one you don't want to miss...

You can find out more about Melanie and her work at her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Melanie is offering a free Vagus Nerve Decompression Course on that teaches you bring your physical alignment into alignment with the big picture. Check her website and social media for updates on her book release.

Ep. 118: MARK SHAIKEN - Finding Purpose & Satisfaction!

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Mark Shaiken has a great book, And...Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law. He was a lawyer for 38 years focusing on corporate bankruptcy and found a way to make a plan and transition out of that long career. Now he spends much of his time focused on various humanitarian pursuits including helping bring art to inner city children, photography for military veterans to find joy/meaning as well as Habitat for Humanity. Mark and his wife live in Denver and have an adult son. Come for interesting insights and stay for the extended lawyer hours billing! Just kidding...Enjoy!

Ep. 117: Own It. Love It. Make It Work w/ CARSON TATE!

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Today we had the great privilege of chatting with Carson Tate and, despite preconceived notions surrounding a name like Carson, she is actually a bona fide, dynamic WOMAN! Carson works a great deal with jobs and employment in general. She works with companies of various sizes to maximize collective efficiency and overall satisfaction by implementing simple, yet profound, principles that can transform what could otherwise be toxic, life-sucking environments that plague many in the business world. Enjoy!

Ep. 116: Power in Emotions with JESH DE ROX!

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:03:13 -0700

Jesh de Rox is a very calm and insightful fellow, bringing many wonderful insights in the realm of meditation and authentic human emotion. His website allows people to connect around the world, even strangers, to participate in and connect through meditation together. This was a pretty deep conversation which also touched on his deep background as an isolated child and, later, a photographer who developed a system for creating and bringing authentic emotion to our lives. Enjoy!

Ep. 115: DR. CHARLES ELDER - Transforming Self-Care & Health Care

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Dr. Elder imparted a vast array of wisdom related to our achieving and maintaining the utmost well-being on all levels of our health: mental, physical, spiritual and emotional. We talked about balanced nutrition tips, recommended eating regimens as well as transcendental meditation and other habits to develop as peaceful and healthy a life as possible. Check out his website and his book on Amazon: Picture of Health: Transform Your Self-Care and Health Care Through Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine

Ep. 114: Dr. Glenn Livingston & A Lighthearted Relationship with Food!

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Dr. Livingston has a very profound set of stories and illustrations to show us what a healthy relationship looks like (and doesn't)! He told us about gaining clarity about his own habits and patterns in his life after over 30 years. He talked at length about the food industry and some dirty secrets and techniques used to create and market a synthetic food-like substance. All in all, there are many gems of knowledge and insight. Check out Glenn's website and get a free copy of his book, Never Binge Again!

Ep. 113: How to Rapidly Transform Your Life w/ MICHELE MOLITOR

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Michele Molitor is the head of Nectar Consulting and lifts people from all walks of life with her highly effective Rapid Rewiring techniques. She is also an executive confidence coach and an acclaimed author of multiple books including Breakthrough Healing. We discussed how the subconscious mind functions in terms of blocks and barriers we impose on ourselves (many times involuntarily) involving money, love, success, etc. She expounded many wonderful insights and and invited one and all for a free discovery call and to join her amazing Facebook group: Rewire for Success. Enjoy!

Ep. 112: BOB WHEELER - Money, Emotion & The Comedy Store!

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Speaking with Bob Wheeler on today's episode was quite a delight! He has a vast base of experience and knowledge in all things finance as well as the emotional factors that contribute to attitudes and decisions in that arena. As CFO of the world-famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, he also has a treasure trove of stories and insights on the storied history of a venue that made tons of comedians into household names! He truly cares about the people he serves and offers some great bi-weekly online classes as well as other excellent material, not the least of which is his popular book, The Money Nerve: Navigating the Emotions of Money. Find out more at TheMoneyNerve.com!

Ep. 111: CHARLIE HARTWELL - Mindfulness For The Life You Want!

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:20:31 -0700

Charlie Hartwell brought us a lot of insights regarding mindfulness and living in the present moment - not worrying about the past or future. He also shared some of his story of how he "awakened" and started down this path, as well as several apps and tools we can all utilize to maximize our results in this realm. Enjoy!

Ep. 110: STEPHANIE RAFFELOCK - Keys to Aging Well!

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Stephanie Raffelock is a wonderful guest with a great deal of wisdom, tips and stories all centered around her book, A Delightful Little Book on Aging! We talked about the various facets of aging as well as compared and contrasted both men and women as well as those who seem to age well versus those who don't. We talked also about her background, George Burns, my great aunt Elinor and tons more! Don't miss it!

Ep. 109: MEGHAN GALLAGHER - Overcoming Anxiety & Much More!

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:04:00 -0700

Megan Gallagher (see website here) is a young, dynamic woman with a long history of extreme anxiety including panic attacks and other very difficult experiences. She learned many techniques and has used them herself to largely overcome these challenges. Now, she is a three-time Ted Talk speaker (the 3rd one comes out this summer), soon to be four-time author, public speaker and overall inspiration. Her story and this conversation are definitely things you don't wanna miss!

Ep. 108: You Were Not Born To Suffer - BLAKE BAUER

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:08:00 -0700

Blake Bauer shared his history that brought him from drug addiction and deep pain to a place of healing, clarity and prosperity. In his book, You Were Not Born to Suffer, Blake shares the wisdom gained in this journey along with principles and actions to bring about such transformation. In this episode, we discuss how our bodies, minds and souls are very deeply interconnected and how we can embrace pain as a friend urging us to love ourselves and others better in the process of becoming our best selves. Enjoy!

Ep. 107: JENNIFER LONGMORE - Finding Purpose & Peace!

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:12:00 -0700

In this episode, Jennifer Longmore opened our eyes to some techniques in facing ourselves, our stories and our responsibility in our lives in order to also find true clarity and purpose. We addressed some of my own life difficulties and traumas in the latter half as well and she generously imparted many nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy!

Ep. 106: ADRI KYSER - CHOOSING Balanced Joy & Happiness!

Sun, 31 May 2020 00:16:00 -0700

What an amazing interview we had with Adriana Kyser (she often goes by Adri). Check out her website and get the free gift we discussed in our interview. Among other topics, we talked about how limiting beliefs are developed and how we can eliminate those sorts of obstacles through honesty with ourselves and CHOOSING a balanced approach to happiness in our lives. We also talked about guidelines surrounding sleep and tons of really deep topics surrounding our overall well-being as humans. I'm excited to share this one with you! While we should be charging $1 billion, we for this interview, we decided to discount that and make it FREE! ;)

Ep. 105: Breaking the Good Girl Myth with MAJO MOLFINO!

Sun, 24 May 2020 00:20:00 -0700

We were privileged to chat with Majo about her background and how she arrived at this place where she wrote a best-selling book which we highly recommend you pick up (GoodGirlMyth.com). We covered some of the history of the patriarchy and how women have largely been assigned certain roles, some of which were never desired. We covered the dynamics involved in family life and much, much more! This episode has something for everyone!

Ep. 104: UDO ERASMUS - Total Health & Harmony!

Sun, 17 May 2020 00:24:12 -0700

Udo Erasmus has a no nonsense approach to human health, harmony and overall well-being. We covered his unique background being born and raised during, and immediately after, World War II. He shared some wisdom about many areas of health, including and especially mindfulness and common sense approaches to balancing our minds, hearts and bodies. Check out his Total Sexy Health FREE e-book and mini course here as well!

Ep. 103: THAIS GIBSON - Subconscious Mind, Attachment Theory, Transformation & More!

Sun, 10 May 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Thais Gibson has several degrees and over a dozen certifications in everything from psychology to hypnosis and even neuro-linguistic programming. She is a very sharp and articulate author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School in Toronto, Canada. As if all that weren't enough, she also has an incredible YouTube channel also called Personal Development School with nearly 24,000 subscribers and nearly 2 million views (and counting!). This interview is one for the ages...especially as all of us seek clarity and alignment in our lives.

Ep. 102: NICK ONKEN - Creative Brand-Building + Perseverance!

Sun, 03 May 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Nick Onken is a very talented, dynamic, creative and extremely accomplished photographer as well as brand builder! He has worked with huge companies like Nike, Coca-Cola and Reebok as well as huge celebrities like Tom Hanks, Justin Bieber, Usher and tons of others (see more and plenty of images here and on his amazing Instagram). Now, he is also helping entrepreneurs and business owners build and elevate their brands through visual storytelling and other crucial strategies. Listen to his story and insights. Please note, there was a small 10 second audio glitch around 28:30 in the interview! All in all, though, we had a great interview with plenty of universal success principles!

Ep. 101: JOSH COATS - Learning to Motivate, Overcome Fear & More!

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

This episode really has something for just about everyone! Whether you are building and maintaining a team (sales, MLM, etc) or trying to take care of your family to the best of your ability, the principles discussed here are ones that can be applied in many areas. We also covered how you can get Josh's book AND the audiobook version for FREE on JoshCoats.com. Enjoy our conversation!

Ep. 100: ELENA CARDONE!

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

We had the privilege, as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast, of interviewing Elena Cardone! She opened up about her background and her relationship with Grant. She even explained why she wouldn't even date him for over a year as well as why it was essential for both of them to work on themselves to be worthy of each other. We also talked about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, parenting, childhood rebellion and more!

Ep. 099: Coronavirus Day 31 - Back to A New Normal + Brooke Baldwin's Experience & More!

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:38:26 -0700

We talked today about John Kraskinski holding an online prom plus some of the parameters for reopening much of the economy. We also shared some of Brooke Baldwin's account of her experiences with the virus and our positive outlook moving forward!

Ep. 098: Coronavirus Day 30 - Are Numbers Lying to Us? Reopening States & Apollo 13

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:03:18 -0700

We talked about how the numbers that have been reported surrounding the coronavirus may be very misleading. We also talked about some of the parameters and ramifications of reopening certain places as well as the 50th anniversary of the return of the Apollo 13 crew.

Ep. 097: Coronavirus Day 29 - Reopening Casinos? Stocks Up, Food Makers & Brian Dennehy

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:48:42 -0700

Today we talked about some of the proposed parameters for reopening the hotels and casinos in Las Vegas as well as what's driving some stocks upward with the developing coronavirus news. Listen for that and much more on this episode. And, most of all, let's keep our heads up and stay strong together, my friends!

Ep. 096: Coronavirus Day 28 - Wuhan Lab Conspiracy Theories, Reopening Economy & Words of Encouragement!

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:08:18 -0700

We touched on some of the conspiracy theories surrounding covid-19 and its origins. There are many theories and overall speculation regarding this. We also touched on how schooling and the economy as a whole may look as we return to business.

Ep. 095: Coronavirus Days 26 & 27 - Stimulus Payments, $8.2 Million Mistake, Trump's Total Authority Claim & More!

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

Today we talked more about the numbers which appear to slowly be leveling off as we reach a peak in the USA on the coronavirus infections and deaths. We talked about a man who apparently received $8.2 million in his bank account instead of the $1700 he anticipated. And, of course, we talked a bit about President Trump's claim of total authority in reopening the economy, etc.

Ep. 094: Coronavirus Day 25 - Stimulus Tracker, Fines, Disney World & The Flattening Curve!

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

We addressed several topics today involving concerts from home, stimulus payments, Disney World, increased alcohol consumption numbers and the forthcoming interview with Elena Cardone. Please send questions for her as a DM to @empower101 on Instagram or a direct email to info@empowerhumans.com.

Here are the links to update your banking information and some information regarding a tracker for stimulus payments:

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/when-are-stimulus-checks-being-sent-out-how-to-keep-tabs-on-yours-2020-04-10

Ep. 093: Coronavirus Days 23 & 24 - Happy Easter + Stimulus Payments, Air Force Fly-By and More!

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

HAPPY EASTER! We talked about Easter today including the contrasts in my world between Easter 2019 and Easter 2020. The same sorts of contrasts probably exist in yours as well. We talked about how the Thunderbirds flew in formation over hospitals in Las Vegas as well as the stimulus payments, which have started going out via ACH direct deposit as of Saturday April 11th.

Ep. 092: Coronavirus Day 22 - Stimulus Money, Las Vegas Strip, David Goggins & Perspectives of My 100 Year Old Great Aunt Elinor!

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

In today's episode, we covered a variety of topics surrounding all things mentioned in the title. We encourage one and all to stay positive and to keep sharing in this podcast with us. Share it with friends, family, co-workers, etc so we can build our united community together. Don't forget to visit Hope.EmpowerHumans.com for more including memes, links and more podcast episodes.

Ep. 091: Coronavirus Days 20 & 21 - California vs. New York + Boris Johnson, Retailers & Glimmers of Hope!

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we talked about some of the differences of what has transpired in California vs. New York as well as some details surrounding the schools and some speculation from Dr. Fauci. There are many positive things to focus on as we approach a positive resolution of all this. Stay strong!

Ep. 090: Laura Gassner Otting Returns! + Day 19 (New York, Hydroxychloroquine & Zinc?), TWO YEAR PODCAST-IVERSARY!

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:28:30 -0700

We were delighted to welcome back the always insightful Laura Gassner Otting to discuss the ongoing pandemic as well as her book and forthcoming course, both called Limitless. We covered various thoughts, concerns and observations of the coronavirus situation as well as got in depth as to many of the deep principles in her book and course. We also covered some experiences related to hydroxychloroquine mixed with zinc as a successful treatment of those who are most severely ill from covid-19. This is an action-packed episode! Stay strong, positive and connected!

Ep. 089: Coronavirus Days 17 & 18 - NEW YORK: Inspiring Us As Always!

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:00:19 -0700

We talked today about some developments with the numbers as well as some help coming into New York from Washington state and China. We also covered more reasons for hope and inspiration as we get through this virus situation together as ONE!

Ep. 088: Coronavirus Day 16 - STAY SAFE! Italy, Spain, Masks, Ventilators & Dying Alone

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

In this episode, we talked more about the continuing crisis and effects of this virus situation. I am speaking to friends in New York, one of whom may join us for the podcast in the next few days as well. Stay positive, my friends!

Ep. 087: Coronavirus Day 15 - "UNPRECEDENTED," STIMULUS MONEY TIMING + The Election & Other Updates!

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

We talked about how so many of us are using the word "unprecedented" related to this covid-19 situation. It truly is! We talked about the stimulus money coming to individuals and families as well as businesses and how that will work. Some thoughts also on the frustration and seriousness surrounding this as well as this election year and what that might mean.

Ep. 086: Coronavirus Days 13 & 14 - The Great Equalizer: COVID-19

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0700

We discussed several topics including the story of why episode 13 wasn't released at the right time. We also got into the numbers and talked a little about two interviews with a person in Italy and one in Sweden. We covered some of the hopeful angles of this pandemic and how we can all come out better on the other side of this.

Ep. 085: Coronavirus Day 12 - Grocery Stores & Outdoor Delights + News & Commentary!

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:24:04 -0700

We discussed my experiences at Costco and Albertson's as well as getting out with my boys. This all filters through the current (and extended) social distancing guidelines. We talked about some of the latest projections and some food for thought regarding all these facts. Thanks for joining us!

Ep. 084: Coronavirus Days 10 & 11 - SWINE FLU vs CORONAVIRUS + More Updates!

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:01:00 -0700

As the title suggests, we delved into some stark differences between the swine flu outbreak and covid-19. The numbers are where the biggest difference lies and we discuss that, especially in terms of mortality today. We also discussed more in depth what is currently expected and some of the good that can and will come from all of this!

Ep. 083: Coronavirus Day 9 - NO MORE HOARDING! + News & Commentary

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:19:41 -0700

The situation continues to evolve with the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss some topics and shared an audio related to the hoarding that has gone on. We talked further about the numbers as well as the unemployment repercussions. Go to hope.empowerhumans.com for more!

Ep. 082: Coronavirus Day 8 - Don't Take Advil?, Mental Health, Financial Relief and More!

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:23:00 -0700

In today’s episode, we covered several topics as mentioned in the title. The numbers in the USA have now exceeded China in terms of confirmed cases. The USA has now also exceeded 1000 deaths and currently stands around 1300 deaths due to this virus. We covered more aspects of the "stimulus" bill and what to expect there as well as mental health of children in particular. Lastly, we shared a recording about the possibility of ibuprofen and Advil being a huge problem with this virus as it may increase its power around ten fold. Stay positive and strong! We are in this together and going to get through this!

Ep. 081: Day 7 - DR. NIMA: Becoming Trigger Proof + More Updates!

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:28:00 -0700

Dr. Nima is a dynamic speaker, teacher and so much more! With his “Overview Method” and Trigger Proof Facebook group he helps people greatly reduce stress, dissolve and heal past wounds and baggage and really find their true path towards happiness, success and joy in life. This is a process of looking at big pictures and identifying the relationship between certain triggers and ultimately healing ourselves because we are what we can control. Catch his live online 5 hour event at this link also. He takes a multi-day event and compresses it into this 5 hour super event! Of course, we also covered some of the latest related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ep. 080: Coronavirus Day 6 - Mortgage/Rent Payments: A Chain Reaction

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:48:00 -0700

Today we got more in depth on some of the numbers and comparisons specifically between China and Italy. We also touched on the movement to legally stop mortgage and rent payments until this pandemic passes. Keep studying and head over to Hope.EmpowerHumans.com for more info, links (including to our Facebook group) and memes for comic relief.

Ep. 079: Coronavirus Day 5 - Our Wedding?!

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:48:00 -0700

In this episode, we covered updated numbers and what it all means, including the vast number of people who have recovered so far. We talked about some topics related to the stimulus package being proposed, inflation and some thoughts on the "Back to the Future" trilogy which I watched with my boys whilst quarantined. Lastly, we covered some thoughts and ideas surrounding weddings, many of which have been disrupted, canceled or altered in the era of "social distancing".

Ep. 078: Coronavirus Day 4 - Grandma Says!

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:48:00 -0700

In today's episode, we talked more about the progressing nature of the numbers related to the coronavirus. We touched briefly on the death of Kenny Rogers yesterday, as well as my chat with my grandmother ("Grams") and some of what she had to say and is experiencing. Again, go to Hope.EmpowerHumans.com to connect with our Facebook group and other links as well as some memes for comic relief! Stay strong, my friends!

Ep. 077: Coronavirus Day 3 - Some Good News

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:48:00 -0700

(There were a couple of minor, split-second audio glitches.) We covered the current numbers and news surrounding this virus. I also shared some positive news that shows progress in overcoming this pandemic. This is a shorter episode, but we have a lot of great things coming!

Ep. 076: Coronavirus Day 2 - MINDSET Tune-Up!

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:48:00 -0700

On Day 2 of our special series regarding our response to this coronavirus pandemic, we covered some thoughts for tuning up our mindset. This has gotten bad and unpredictable very quickly, yet we are free to choose our response to this and anything else that crosses our path. I firmly believe this is an opportunity for us to be far more united as humans. I believe we can overcome TOGETHER and be a stronger team on this planet. We are in this together and you are never alone. Visit Hope.EmpowerHumans.com for more insights, links and even memes related to this constantly evolving situation.

Ep. 075: Coronavirus Day 1 - HOPE!

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:52:41 -0700

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen up very quickly and kind of punched us all collectively in the face! Jobs are being lost as people are becoming very ill, some of which are losing their lives to this virus while cities and businesses are being shut down along with schools. People are in self-isolation or quarantine and grocery stores are bogged down with heavy demand. REGARDLESS of all of that and more, there is great reason for hope and positivity. We can unite under a banner of humanity which has a powerful resolve for preservation as well as resilience and resourcefulness. We will get through this and come out the other side better and stronger. Visit Hope.EmpowerHumans.com for more resources, podcast episodes and even memes for some comic relief.

Ep. 074: BE YOU FIND HAPPY with Michaela Renee Johnson

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:01:00 -0800

Michaela Renee Johnson has experienced a wide spectrum of life, from being plucked from a comfortable life in her pre-teen years and placed in a minimalistic situation living in a trailer in the woods with her family to the more materialistic life in a big city and back again! This perspective has fueled her life experience which she now shares as a successful psychotherapist, author, speaker and podcaster. She shares some of her insights here with us as contained in just two of several successful books: Teetering on Disaster and Be You Find Happy (which is also the name of her podcast)!

Ep. 073: ALCOHOLISM RECOVERY MEMOIR with Emily Lynn Paulson

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:01:00 -0800

Emily Lynn Paulson is a wife, mother and author of a book titled Highlight Real: Finding Honesty And Recovery Beyond The Filtered Life. We discussed her journey of recovery from alcoholism and how that is sometimes misconstrued in our society between social media and the "wine mom" culture. Nowhere in this interview are we villifying anyone's use of alcohol. We are mostly highlighting doing things for the right reasons and she has a lot of perspective and definitely an interesting take on several layers of this complex topic.

Ep. 072: COMPLETE WELLNESS & LESS STRESS with Dr. Ron Ehrlich!

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 23:01:00 -0800

Dr. Ehrlich is a holistic health advocate, author, speaker, podcaster and holistic dentist with a treasure trove of knowledge related to all interconnected areas of health and wellness. In this interview, we covered a great deal about the physical body and what plays into its well-being as it concerns nutrition, breathing, sleep and so much more. We even covered some thoughts at the end regarding the rise of the coronavirus and what that means. Don't miss his book: A Life Less Stressed: The Five Pillars of Health and Wellness. Also, feel free to visit his website for more! Enjoy our insightful interview!

Ep. 071: NO MORE BAD DAYS w/ Michael O'Brien!

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 23:01:00 -0800

In this episode, we talked at length with the incredibly inspirational Michael O'Brien about how we frame things properly and prepare ourselves consistently to not allow bad moments to become bad days. In his book, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows, he tells us how a very traumatic event he experienced in July of 2001 reshaped his thinking about life. He tells us, among other great gems, how to overcome negative self-talk and bring home more than just the bottom-of-the-barrel energy "leftovers". Join us for this excellent conversation which we guarantee will inspire you as Michael empowers over one million people to never have a "bad day" again...Then, go pick up his book at the link above!

Ep. 070: Make It Count!

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:13:09 -0800

As we start a new year and new decade, many of us are seeking a fresh start. It is important, in this process, to embrace the patterns of growth through repetition. Between eating, sleeping, the cycles and revolutions of the planets and the overall flow of the universe, repetition is a core and instructive principle. We also talk in this episode about Elinor Otto, my great aunt who turned 100 in 2019 and with whom I spent New Year's Eve. I believe we can all learn a great deal from her and from the principles discussed in this episode!

Ep. 069: CREDIT SECRETS with Randy Wells!

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:56:51 -0800

In this episode, we had the privilege of discussing credit and its immense power in our lives. From buying a home to renting to insurance to jobs to car purchases/leases, credit is a very integral part of our lives. Randy pulled back the curtain on all kinds of details I promise you've never heard before! If you have bad credit, visit Credit.EmpowerHumans.com for more information and assistance!

Ep. 068: Your PRICELESS Worth!

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:30:53 -0800

In all of our episodes, we remind you that you are priceless at the top of the show. In this episode, we are going to dig in to talk about why that is and 3 things we can all do to bring our lives, our attitudes and mindset in congruence with that priceless state. Doing so will increase our self-esteem and confidence while also lifting those around us. Enjoy!

Ep. 067: TIME Management = Joy!

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:58:26 -0800

Time is something peculiar and our perception of it seems to speed up as we age. This episode is about taking control of our time and striving for the right rhythm, harmony and balance to maintain the joyful, aligned life we constantly seek. We talk in this episode about a comparison and analogy between time and the structure of our home. We touch on segmenting or "chunking" our time as well as engaging in activities/action items that further the outcomes we desire in our respective areas of influence. Please review and share this podcast with your loved ones and friends!

Ep. 066: MICHAEL LEVITT (Undoing Burnout + Other Life Essentials!)

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:17:00 -0800

Michael Levitt has a great story of perspective, learning and overall growth when, in a year's time, he lost his health, job, car and home. We talk in this interview about the lasting impact this has had leading to his book, 369 Days: How to Survive a Year of Worst Case Scenarios, as well as his efforts as the head of Breakfast Leadership. This man speaks with great sincerity and passion for this cause because he knows what burnout and imbalance can create - as well as the effects of eliminating it. The key to it all is IN OUR HANDS! Enjoy our in depth interview!

Ep. 065: Singer Daniel Emmet (America's Got Talent)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:20:24 -0700

Daniel Emmet has talent, charisma and intelligence like you wouldn't believe! If singing were in the Olympics, his range (Opera, Pop, Rock, etc.) would win him the gold medal in the music decathlon because he can do all the "events" at a world class level. His story from the show, "America's Got Talent," is incredible and he gave us a lot of great gems about that! This guy is guaranteed to be in the upper regions of the music business. Don't be surprised to see him win Grammy's and have a residency of some sort in Las Vegas! Enjoy our interview!

Ep. 064: Comedian GREG MORTON (America's Got Talent)

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0700

Greg Morton is a very unique and dynamic stand-up comic who has worked in the comedy world for well over three decades. He is known for spot on movie impressions and has a very energetic stage presence, as millions witnessed on the 2019 season of America's Got Talent where he was praised by all the judges. Greg gave us an in depth interview covering what drove him to comedy as well as some of what he's learned from what went right - and wrong - over the years. Comedians are fascinating people, and Greg gave us a lot to chew on in this interview!

Ep. 063: JUST AN INCH - Between Striking Out & Striking Rich

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:03:54 -0700

In this episode, we talk about the fine line between striking out and striking rich. It separates success and failure. It separates mistakes and triumphs. We discuss a very poignant analogy from the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill as well as some stories from our own space program and arriving on the moon. We even talked about the Apollo 13 mission and some important lessons learned from that story.

Ep. 062: KORN'S RAY LUZIER (Interview 2)

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:30:00 -0700

The band Korn have been a solid presence in music now for over 25 years and their new album, "The Nothing," shows they are as relevent, passionate, cohesive and vibrant as ever. Korn's popularity continues to grow and their artistry is unstoppable! In this interview with their incredible drummer, Ray Luzier, we cover so many areas of recording, touring, Korn Koffee as well as many questions from fans that were sent via social media. Ray was gracious with his time and ever grateful to the priceless fans of KORN! Enjoy this great interview!

Ep. 061: EXPANDING COMFORT ZONES for Power & Perspective

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:39:12 -0700

Comfort zones are a place where we, well, find comfort. That means they have lower elements of stress and fear and perhaps even work. As Grant Cardone said, "The greatest YOU will be discovered far outside your comfort zone!" It is important, therefore, to find balance and recognize some of the delusional thought processes that sometimes keep us back from becoming our best selves by expanding that comfort zone and venturing out of it. We talk in the episode about fear as well as some stories including of Kerri Strug (who we hope to have as a guest in a forthcoming episode). These are lessons we all need to be reminded of. Enjoy!

Ep. 060: YOUR Purpose-Driven Life, Batteries INCLUDED!

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:10:24 -0700

Many times in our lives we are diverted either by our own decisions or unavoidable circumstances. When we are living with purpose, unlike those old toy commercials that alway said "batteries not included," the batteries and power to your life are in finding and fostering that purpose. We talk in this episode of the greatness found in all of us. I shared some examples related to Connor McGregor, David Goggins and others as well as highlighting the 50 year anniversary of the first men to land on the moon. All of this ties in to YOU understanding and living YOUR full potential. You can do it and this episode will definitely help!

Ep. 059: EMILY FRISELLA - Balanced Body & Nutrition!

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:30:19 -0700

What a great interview we had with the incredible Emily Frisella! We covered everything from carbs and ketosis to our mindset, food addiction, soda and much of her great work. She has a unique and powerful cookbook called The Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen Cookbook. She has a great, upbeat outlook and her knowledge and expertise are impressive. Visit her on her website at www.FitHomeAndHealth.com. Also, follow her and her robust community @EmilyFrisella on Instagram. This is a great interview as eating is an important component in all of our lives and is a central part of our well-being.

Ep. 058: Mitchell Levy - TEDx Veteran, Branding Expert & Leader

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0700

Mitchell Levy is a wonderfully charismatic man with a keen understanding of branding, marketing and business. He provides valuable consulting and other services to businesses including upper level executives and CEO's. He also provides ghost writing and other related services to effectively build brand recognition as a thought leader or recognized expert in a certain field. In this interview, we discussed all of this along with some skills and techniques involving authenticity, vulnerability and integrity that apply no matter your current station in life.

Mitchell can be reached through his central hub at MitchellLevy360.com as well as AhaThat.com. Enjoy this great interview!

Ep. 057: Maki Moussavi & Our Quest to Fulfillment!

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:07:52 -0700

Maki Moussavi is a success coach and the author of the new book, The High Achiever's Guide: Transform Your Success Mindset and Begin the Quest to Fulfillment. In this interview, we discussed finding clarity both in what we are tolerating and in expectations towards actual, meaningful fulfillment in our lives. We talk about how to avoid putting things off and actually challenge ourselves, our fears and delusions to consciously reprogram our minds towards the outcomes we want and deserve.

Buy her book, follow her blog, learn more about her bio & valuable services and contact her all through https://makimoussavi.com.

Ep. 056: Jill Valdez (Success Principles in Life & Business)

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0700

As founder of LINK, Jill Valdez is a very wise and experienced business professional committed to helping others in business to maximize their results on all levels. In this interview, we thoroughly discussed everything from management styles and company culture to effective interviews and interacting well with employees and others. We also covered some examples related to AT&T, Apple, McDonald's, Walt Disney and Steve Jobs. Whether you have a business, want to start a business, have a regular job or just spend money at businesses, this episode has TONS of value for one and all!

For more information from Jill, text the word "link" to 31996. For the sample interview questions, text the word "questions" to 31996.

Ep. 055: KORN'S Brian "Head" Welch & Daughter Jennea

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:58:38 -0700

This is an interview with two amazing people who have been through A LOT and come together with a beautiful father/daughter relationship. They invited all of us to join them on this journey through the new documentary, "Loud Krazy Love," coming out on DVD June 11th! We covered so much here from addictions to dreadlocks, parent involvement to the music itself. Enjoy this great interview with Brian "Head" Welch and his lovely daughter, Jennea.

Ep. 054: The BIG Picture Is Liberating!

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:16:05 -0700

In this episode, we discuss the differences between the BIG picture and the small details of life as well as the importance of balancing both. We might also refer to this as MACRO vs. MICRO and it applies in all areas of life as well as in our lives as a whole. I talked about the movie "Signs," which I watched recently with my boys, as well as some recent things I've heard from Chris Hardwick (ID10T Podcast) as well as Mel Robbins and others. The BIG picture can free us from letting small moments consume us!

Ep. 053: The Power of Saying NO!

Thu, 23 May 2019 01:00:00 -0700

When we learn to consistently say "NO" to the wrong things to make room for the RIGHT things, a world of harmony and consistency can unfold for us. Join us in this episode as we talk about some of the logistics of this principle and how it applies across the board in life, whether that be in business, relationships, personal interests, etc! There is great POWER in the word "NO"!

Ep. 052: LISA BILYEU!

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:00:06 -0700

In this incredible interview with Lisa Bilyeu, we discussed a wide range of topics including her background in the UK and how she met Tom to her heros, relationships, empowering women and so much more! It's interesting to see how her journey and evolving mindset have fueled her part in this power couple's immense success. This is another interview you don't want to miss!

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Ep. 051: Anchoring in NOW!

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:52:05 -0700

PEACE. This is something that it's safe to say we all seek in our existence here. It is a priceless commodity that is sometimes hard to come by, perhaps because we gullible humans often look for it in all the wrong places. We talk in this episode about finding real, lasting peace, expanding our mindfulness and controlling our thought patterns. I elaborate on some thoughts surrounding my great aunt, Elinor Otto, who will turn 100 in October 2019. We discuss some of her trials and triumphs and the recent death of her grandson and my last conversation with him about a month earlier. Life is fragile. Let's be completely alive and present in this place to attain that lasting peace we seek.

Ep. 050: TOM ZIGLAR, son of the late, great ZIG ZIGLAR!

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:27:22 -0700

What better way to celebrate our 50TH EPISODE of the podcast than to talk to the son of Zig Ziglar, one of the greatest motivational authors and speakers in history! Tom is continuing in his dad's footsteps and has a new book called Choose to Win, out now with lots of great options through www.ChooseToWinBook.com. Tom shares all sorts of insights in growing up as Zig's son and his work ethic and genuineness that fueled his rise after many thousands of hours of study, blood sweat and tears. This is a great interview with a great man who represents one of the great American families. Enjoy!

Ep. 049: Sony Animation's BRANDON JEFFORDS

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:02:09 -0700

In this episode, we have a real life animator who has worked on a BUNCH of great projects you're familiar with, including "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2," "Smurfs: The Lost Village," and the "Hotel Transylvania" franchise. He has a story of passion and discouragement, trials and triumph that all of us can relate to in our pursuit of our own passions and successes. Listen as we discuss everything from old cartoons and influences to driving taxi and the unfailing support of his wife as he broke through the barriers and found his voice. Enjoy lots of success principles as we journey in pursuit of dreams on this episode!

Ep. 048: JAMIE LERNER - The Ever-Loving Essence of You!

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:33:07 -0700

This is a special interview with Jamie Lerner, co-author of the book, The Ever-Loving Essence of You! We talked about allowing and taking care of ourselves and others by changing our mindset and our approach to habits in general. She is a very experienced and loving therapist with many years of experience, so her insights are very valuable to one and all! Enjoy!

Ep. 047: Laura Gassner Otting - Limitless!

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:00:41 -0800

This powerful interview is one you don't want to miss! Laura Gassner Otting is an author and accomplished speaker and coach with a broad background working with non-profits, businesses and much more! We talked at length about getting out of our own way and freeing ourselves from the worries of what other people think. This is about boldly carving our own path with purpose and living our best life. Go here to find out about her new book: Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life ALSO, start your own progress at www.LimitlessAssessment.com!

Ep. 046: ELAINE HOWARD: "Passion in the Bones"

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 22:28:49 -0800

Elaine Howard is an accomplished attorney who wrote an impressive book called "Passion in the Bones: A Guide to Breaking the Chains of Negativity and Living Your Own Adventure". In this interview, we discussed the nature of negative and positive energy and the choices we make to focus on passion and positive things to turn one's life around. Elaine has a great story and gave us a great interview. I can't recommend this book enough. Visit www.PassionInTheBones.com to learn more and to get your copy!

Ep. 045: LINKS In Our CHAIN (Phil Opens Up)

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:57:27 -0800

We talk in this episode about how doors close and open, creating new links in the chain that makes up our life here. Each closed door welcomes a new opportunity as other doors can then open. We talk about Jamie Lee Curtis and her story of links in a chain, after being fired, that led to much of her continued success in her career. Phil opens up also about his own life situation since starting the podcast and why he was absent from the podcast for almost a month...We have much more in store, starting with this episode!

Ep. 044: "MIND OVER MATTER" - Brandon Mendenhall & Sebastien Paquet

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:12:17 -0800

The new documentary film "Mind Over Matter" skillfully tells the inspirational story of Brandon Mendenhall, who was born with cerebral palsy. Despite having a left hand that was virtually paralyzed (among other debilitating difficulties), Brandon found a voice in music and, against all odds, overcame and began playing guitar. After years of struggle and hard work, he now plays with a talented band called The Mendenhall Experiment and has won awards and played alongside big names in music and at some big shows - proving we should all rethink our view and treatment of those with "disabilities"! Join us for his story and then pre-order the film at www.mindovermatterfilm.com (it will be released on January 25th!). Also, check out The Mendenhall Experiment wherever you get music!

Ep. 043: How to Live Your Best Life!

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:50:05 -0800

After a break during the holiday season, we are back with this episode of some universal principles as we solidify our foundation of understanding the nature of our life here together. We also talk about 5 key principles that support and fuel us in actually living our best possible life. With some real focus and effort, we can have, do and be what we should - now and always!

Ep. 042: FAIL in order to SUCCEED!

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:28:14 -0800

FAILURE is one of those words that many of us try to avoid thinking about or even saying. In this episode, we will discuss how important failure is in the process of obtaining success. There is hope and we can reframe our view of failure as an accepted natural step and learning experience in the process of growth. Thank you all for a great year as we prepare for new episodes in the new year and beyond!

Ep. 041: REENA DUTT - "Too Many Bodies" Filmmaker

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:18:40 -0800

We had an insightful interview today with the director and producer of the powerful short film "Too Many Bodies" about school shootings. This incredible film is only about five minutes in length and left me in tears when I saw it at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival. I knew we had to get whoever was behind this film on the podcast to discuss it and we did! Reena gave us so many insights into her production process as well as a candid discussion on gun violence, both in and out of schools, bullying and some of our thoughts on solutions!

Ep. 040: GRATITUDE - EYES UP!

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:45:28 -0800

Gratitude is truly an indispensable element of a happy and content life! This episode expounds on the many, many benefits of gratitude to our physical, psychological and emotional health. We share a couple of stories and some insights on the benefits of gratitude in our first of perhaps many episodes over time on this topic. We will be talking more about this in some of our upcoming interviews. Let’s fill our hearts with this powerful emotion at all times…not just during certain seasons or moments!

Ep. 039: JOHN MABRY - Powerful Insights in Overcoming Addictions!

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:34:49 -0800

Everyone should listen to this episode because the plague of addiction is growing and affects all of us in some way. Whether you or someone you love or others you don't know are in the grasps of this disease, our interview today with John Mabry provides hope. This is a man who has experienced tragedies including losing his own leg in a roll over crash and losing his brother also to addiction. He also has been firmly in addiction's grip himself, but provides hopeful words and insights for our audience to overcome this difficulty. Visit www.addictioncampuses.com or call 888-614-2251 for more information and help.

Ep. 038: ASPEN LUZIER - Rebel For A Change!

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:05:52 -0800

Aspen Luzier is a lot of great things including a mother, wife to KORN drummer Ray Luzier and sincere seeker of change for those who have experienced the hell of addiction, either for themselves or someone they care about. She offers a great deal of insight and vulnerability about her own story of dealing with addiction in her own family and how we can take these things and, instead of perpetuating their destruction, turn them into constructive, loving instruments of positive change. This is a powerful interview so don't miss it!

Ep. 037: YOU DESERVE GREAT THINGS!

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:15:12 -0700

Find out the root meaning of the word "deserve" and several principles surrounding feeling worthy of our life ambitions. Self-esteem can be a difficult topic and most people suffer from lower self-esteem, at least at certain times in their life. We cover some stories surrounding this as well as some principles to turn it around if the negative energy of low self-esteem may have seeped into any of our lives. This episode may help you and/or several people you know. Share it!

Ep. 036: KORN'S RAY LUZIER

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:01:00 -0700

The consummate professional, Ray Luzier gave us over an hour of his valuable time talking about everything from his childhood on the farm in Pennsylvania to his work ethic, success principles and what it's like on the big stage in front of tens of thousands of people. This in-depth interview is everything you want to know about life on the road, drumming philosophy and even spinning of sticks (and how many he breaks per show on average - hint: it's a lot!). This guy delivers in a big time way in everything he's involved with, and this interview is no exception!

Ep. 035: WILL MCCOY - NoBully.org!

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:53:21 -0700

As we continue Bullying Prevention Month, we were privileged to sit down with Mr. Will McCoy, CEO of NoBully.org. We covered a lot in this great interview at their offices in The Presidio in San Francisco. Mr. McCoy enlightened us on some of the causes, effects and solutions surrounding bullying. We even addressed bullying experienced when he was a kid. This interview is very important with this topic at the forefront of our modern culture. Listen, learn and act!

Ep. 034: [EXCLUSIVE] THE BOY CRISIS Interview: Dr. John Gray & Dr. Warren Farrell

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:46:30 -0700

There is a BOY CRISIS plaguing our society, but there is hope! Dr. John Gray (Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus) & Dr. Warren Farrell (Why Men Are The Way They Are) discuss in depth the concepts surrounding this crisis such as the effects of fatherlessness in our society, ADD/ADHD, the "purpose void" among many men and boys, parenting concepts and much more! This book has been called "the most important book of the 21st century" and should be in the library of any serious learner! Enjoy our EXCLUSIVE interview with BOTH co-authors of this powerful book!

Ep. 033: The SUBCONSCIOUS MIND & The POWER of BELIEF!

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:48:59 -0700

We talk in this episode about some key principles surrounding belief, which is largely a topic based on our own decisions and choices. Beliefs run us so we must be careful to be accurate and abundant in our own favor when it comes to beliefs. We talk at length about the book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy. We also referenced a few stories including some of what drove George Lucas to start Industrial Light & Magic. Our life is a product of the story we tell ourselves about ourselves, and that has a great deal to do with BELIEF!

Ep. 032: Tension + Passion = MOMENTUM!

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:00:08 -0700

Building MOMENTUM in our lives is one of the most important, yet hardest, things we can do. It's important to build that momentum in the right direction towards the things we want, not the things we don't want. We talk in this episode about trains and other moving vehicles and how they build momentum. We share some of the motivational speaker Les Brown's story of overcoming labels and obstacles as well as some motivational thoughts and quotes he shared. Lastly, we go over 8 ways to really maintain the process of momentum in our lives!

Ep. 031: "Shoulda Coulda Woulda" - HOPE vs. Regrets

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:35:04 -0700

This episode is all about properly overcoming regrets through framing things properly and taking 7 steps towards finalizing that ultimately. We talk about using GPS and how sometimes we take a wrong turn but can get back on course. We have some great quotes from Dr. Arthur Freeman and Bob Proctor with some added concepts and illustrations. WE assign meaning and are responsible for how we focus our energy. No matter what regrets we have, you are priceless and are never alone...There is ALWAYS hope!

Ep. 030: SYNERGIZE - A Team Sport!

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:18:50 -0700

"Synergize" is a word used in business, families and other organizations that means finding value in others and finding ways to maximize the results. They say the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and thus is the case when we talk about synergy. We talk in this episode regarding some fascinating facts surrounding bees and how they accomplish their short life's mission. We expand on some of these principles and talk about another story of synergy used to save 9 lives and how all of this can apply to us individually, and especially as a team!

Ep. 029: A CHAMPION'S MIND!

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:04:06 -0700

This is a great episode about the mindset and approach of champions, those who have achieved some level of greatness in a particular field of endeavor. We talk today about Kobe Bryant and his approach to bettering himself after some surprising things that happened when he was very young (he covered some of it on Lewis Howes' podcast from last week as well). We talk about Michael Jordan and the upside of getting cut from his high school team as well as other principles including a progressive map of etymology of words pertaining to success and becoming a true champion! Lastly, we touch on some details as they pertain to the 9/11 anniversary this week.

Ep. 028: HABITS - Prison or PARADISE!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:43:52 -0700

Our habits are the building blocks that make us what we are! In this episode, we cover the nature of habits and how they develop in our lives as well as the meaning and roots of the word. With decisive material from Tony Robbins, Vince Lombardi, John Maxwell and others including some great stories, there is much to learn on this topic! Join us and explore how to maximize our good habits while replacing the bad ones.

Ep. 027: PERSEVERE for Lasting Joy!

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:10:20 -0700

Perseverence is often the main difference between those who are successful, satisfied, joyful and happy and those who are not. This doesn't mean things will be easy, but in this episode we discuss the nature of perseverence as it pertains to any objective - from doing the dishes to surviving as a prisoner of war such as John McCain (who passed away this week) did for 5 1/2 years. We share some ways we can all enhance our abilities to persevere more consistently. This is a great topic for any of us in all walks of life!

Ep. 026: POWER in the LAW OF ATTRACTION!

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:39:14 -0700

The Law of Attraction is a topic that has been talked about and addressed in various ways and from multiple angles over the years. In this episode, we talk about the functional structure of chosen focus and feelings to inject power into our lives on a consistent basis. Since ABUNDANCE is our birthright, we cover ways to harness our emotions and make room for the things we desire most while getting rid of those we do not to create even more space for the desired results. Join us along with principles and stories related from Bob Proctor and Jack Canfield to learn how to get the most out of the LAW OF ATTRACTION!

Ep. 025: YOUR ABUNDANCE Is All Around You!

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:20:13 -0700

It is easy to overlook, sadly, that ABUNDANCE is all around us! When we say "abundance," we are referring to those things that we actually want in our lives. In this episode, we discuss this concept as it relates to a chosen mindset, patterns and surroundings we incorporate into our lives. We talk about a parable of a tomato and the planting of seeds for a harvest. We also talk about Oprah Winfrey and her struggles as well as obvious triumphs. Along with this, we cover specific traits and attributes of those who seek and obtain ABUNDANCE (which is all around us)!

Ep. 024 Your IMPACT: The Butterfly Effect!

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:58:05 -0700

In this episode, we talk at length about the concept of our worth as humans and the very real, tangible and lasting effects of our thoughts, words and actions. We also talk about the struggles and turns of events that led to Ole Kirk Christiansen starting The Lego Group in 1932. This is one of several examples used of the so-called "butterfly effect" of the seemingly small things in this world including our actions and the profound impact they can have - for better or worse! Listen with an open mind and get to know yourself to maximize that impact in our world!

Ep. 023: Why You Are What You Are! (And How to Be Even BETTER!)

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:52:27 -0700

In this episode, we cover some ground on how we start in this life as babies and what that meant for us then as well as what it means for us now in terms of what should matter as we continue to develop and grow. We also cover some topics surrounding our self-view and getting to know ourselves as well as Tony Robbins' 6 Core Human Needs and how those unfold in various ways for each of us individually!

Ep. 022: Bring Your Own LIGHT (BYOL)!

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:50:25 -0700

Light is a source of life and joy in our lives. In this episode, we talk about the scientific nature of light and how that applies figuratively to us in order to balance our lives and find joy! We also shared two great stories of others helping lift others and even those who were about to take their own lives. This is a broad yet very valuable topic! See how you can manage and increase your light and your ability to generate light and positive energy so you can share that with the world!

Ep. 021: Achieving GOALS: Great Expectations! (Part 2 of 2)

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:36:02 -0700

Setting goals is a crucial centerpiece to have a target and set a path to hit that target or set of targets. In this episode, we talk about a few stories of people who set their minds to something and the power of the mind in general in terms of how we focus and follow through. It's worth noting that our attitudes are very important and we must have solid "why's" for everything we set out to do.

Ep. 020: Achieving GOALS: Great Expectations! (Part 1 of 2)

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:31:31 -0700

Ep. 019: Success & AVOIDING DISTRACTIONS!

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:49:31 -0700

In today's episode, we discuss the nature of distraction and the counterfeits of sensory stimulation as well as what the word "amusement" really means based on its roots. There are a couple of stories and examples as well as 11 ways we can avoid distractions and stay focused on our end game. This topic is crucial to finding success in any human endeavors and, as always, is subject to the discretion and individual circumstances of YOU!

Ep. 018: Maximize TIME - Get the Life You Want!

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:54:33 -0700

"TIME...the ever-flowing river!" - Jurassic Park The Ride This episode is all about time, priorities and stepping up our use thereof to really get to the life we want and deserve. We get what we put into our lives. This, as always, is all about balance. It's not just about work or play or anything else. It's about all of that and building relationships and becoming better. We talk in the latter half of the podcast also about a study of the rich and how they spend about 4 hours out of every day. As many say, do what others won't and live like others can't. This applies to all areas of life (wealth, health and overall happiness) in which we can truly be rich by our wise and deliberate use of TIME!

Ep. 017: FREEDOM from Internal & External Chains!

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:17:46 -0700

This episode covers various principles and a few stories related to the chains that bind us that are sometimes delusional. We talk about some analogies related to cars and airplanes. The bottom line is that we have opportunities to face these chains for what they are and overcome them with simple choices and taking the right steps! This is crucial to finding the success and joy we all seek in life!

Ep. 016: MIND POWER: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself!

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:17:22 -0700

In this episode, we share several examples of the immense power of the mind to influence our bodies and surroundings. We also touch on the book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza. This book addresses the chemical and physical processes that take place, starting in the mind, to effect change and growth. We have some studies and stories that are sure to get you thinking...which is the outcome we want from this episode!

Ep. 015: How to "Muscle Through Challenges"

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:38:43 -0700

In this episode, we talk at length about the nature of challenges of different sorts that we all face in life. We talked about Viktor Frankl's book, Man's Search For Meaning as well as 10 principles and steps that can be taken to really maximize our response to the various trials of life. We touched on some thoughts and quotes from Brendon Burchard and Dwayne Johnson and we reiterate that we as people are much more than any particular moment in our lives! Muscle through...YOU CAN DO IT and we are hear to support you!

Ep. 014: Greg McKeown (NY Times Best-Selling Author, Essentialism)

Mon, 28 May 2018 19:10:42 -0700

This is our long-awaited interview with none other than New York Times Best-Selling Author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Greg McKeown. This guy is sharp as can be and has some wonderful insights, principles and stories to share with us! His positive energy and vitality are contagious. We talked about what self-leadership means and how pursuing the essential in life is truly the key to maximizing the totality of our lives in the end. Enjoy this great interview with a great author, world-class speaker and motivator - the one and only Greg McKeown!

Ep. 013: PATIENT Perseverence!

Sun, 20 May 2018 14:45:00 -0700

In this episode, we discuss what it means to be PATIENT while persevering in whatever tasks and goals we are trying to accomplish. We talk about the meaning of these words and how it all relates to some really inspiring stories and quotes included in this podcast. Phil also talks at length about loneliness and reminding us that nobody is ever truly alone. The main message is that just about anything really worth doing and accomplishing requires patient perseverance!

Ep. 012: Your Gift: The Key to Your Best Life!

Sun, 13 May 2018 14:45:00 -0700

I am a firm believer that every person has valuable gifts to contribute to lifting humanity, including their own individual selves. In this episode, we will discuss several aspects of these gifts including much of what Steve Harvey said about taking a leap of faith with our gifts so we can soar! We also cover several ways we can effectively discover and develop our gifts. Finding and living in our gift(s) is a key foundational piece to creating our best life and a satisfying legacy!

Ep. 011: Enjoying the Journey!

Sun, 06 May 2018 14:45:00 -0700

Life is a journey whose every experience, pleasant or painful, is an opportunity for positive growth and expansion of joy. This episode shares some principles and stories about taking the unexpected difficulties and making positive outcomes as much as possible. This isn't about just mindlessly being positive; but rather deliberately and intentionally molding our best lives with resilience while ENJOYING THE JOURNEY... by choice!

Ep. 010: Your Obsession Becomes Your Possession!

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 14:45:00 -0700

The title of Grant Cardone's book, Be Obsessed or Be Average, speaks for itself. Everybody obsesses about things whether or not we care to admit it. The question is how correctly focused those obsessions are when it comes to obtaining the life we desire. He said in the audiobook, "The greatest YOU... will be discovered far outside your comfort zone!" This podcast challenges us all to become aware and properly in control of our obsessions. Since much of what we want is on the other side of fear, our proper obessions can also drive us in willingly taking decisive actions outside of our comfort zone to expand our scope of joy, satisfaction and overall accomplishment.

Ep. 009: Fred Dinkins - Don't EVER Give Up! (Part 2 of 2)

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:49:18 -0700

Fred Dinkins is a world-renowned, Grammy-nominated musician, producer, instructor, motivator and inspiration. His work ethic is impressive and his desire to lift others as a team player is noble. Fred has been on "Good Morning America," HBO and currently is musical director for Deniece Williams ("Let's Hear it For the Boy" and many other hits). He is a very respected instructor at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and is author of multiple works including "It's About Time" and an upcoming book called "The Practice Room". His latest album Favor is available now including through his website: www.FredDinkins.com. Enjoy this 2 part interview with a man who started from the bottom and rose through sheer determination and grit! (Part 2 of 2)

Ep. 008: Fred Dinkins - Don't EVER Give Up! (Part 1 of 2)

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:46:51 -0700

Ep. 007: Fear - Overcoming It & Using It as a Tool

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:31:24 -0700

It has been said that people are motivated in life to either gain pleasure or avoid pain. Most act to avoid pain and a big part of that is fear. In this episode, we will talk about David Goggins, an accomplished world record breaker, Navy Seal, and much more! He taught how our only REAL problem in life is ourselves. The GOOD NEWS is that we are also our only solution! We will talk about that, using fear as a tool as well as 5 ways to overcome it.

Ep. 006: Leo Kanell, Get Hungry, Stay Hungry!

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:28:27 -0700

Get hungry, stay hungry! This may sound a little pushy, but it's a key central ingredient to achieving and maintaining the things we seek. Today we also chat with Leo Kanell, CEO of Fundwise Capital, about this very topic and we cover some thoughts based on the book Start With Why as well as Think and Grow Rich and much, much more! Enjoy!

By the way, the Steve Harvey book referenced is in fact called Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success.

Ep. 005: Motivators, Brain Quartet & Overcoming Anxiety

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:28:15 -0700

In this episode, we talk a little about Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's book Onward and how remembering our reasons why we start is crucial to following through. We also describe how the "brain quartet" of neurotransmitters function to provide feelings of happiness and joy. Finally, we cover some ways to overcome anxiety. Enjoy all this and more in this episode!

Ep. 004: Elinor Otto, The Last Rosie! (Interview Part 2 of 2)

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:27:59 -0700

Elinor Otto has been featured on "Ellen," "NBC Nightly News," "The Today Show," "The L.A. Times," and much more! Why, you wonder? She started building airplanes with many other women during World War II while many of the men were off fighting the war. She continued literally building airplanes throughout her life until the age of 95; and the only reason she stopped was because they closed the plant down. Now, at nearly 100 years of age, she sits down for an in depth interview about her life and the many experiences, lessons, trials and triumphs through some of the most formative years of the USA. She is an inspiration to all she comes in contact with and we think you'll really enjoy this two-part interview (episodes 003 and 004, respectively)!

Ep. 003: Elinor Otto, The Last Rosie! (Interview Part 1 of 2)

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:27:23 -0700

Ep. 002: My Awakening!

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:15:19 -0700

In this episode, Phil Rowson continues what was started in episode 1 and goes on to share how we humans are creators and more profound facts of the universe as they pertain to us. He tells more of his story of why he's doing this podcast including some of his own learning experiences from a broken home in childhood and lessons learned from mistakes along the way. This all should relate to you in some form as well! Enjoy!

Ep. 001: The 7 Pillars of Joy (Happiness & Success)

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:57:09 -0700

In this first episode, Phil Rowson explains some of his story and expounds on the 7 Pillars of Joy: 1. Wake Up and Don't Live Below Your Privileges, 2. Balance, 3. Values, 4. Habits, 5. Get in the Zone, 6. Courage Over Fear, 7. Pleasure/Pain. We have three collective challenges and touch on several laws of the universe and how they play into OUR happiness levels. This was put together with a great deal of love and dedication after much research and inspiration. Enjoy!