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260: Chris Powell | Business Lessons From a Fitness Icon May 25, 2020

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Resources:

Learn more: chrispowell.com
Transform HQ: transformhq.com
Instagram: instagram.com/realchrispowell
Coaching: workhardplayhardcoaching.com
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

Chris Powell is best known for his many years on the television show Extreme Weight Loss. We had his wife, Heidi Powell, on the show a few weeks ago and we went deep on their backstory — their marriage, how they started their business, and the start of the television show — so we don’t go into that this time. Instead, we switch gears to talk about Chris’ new workout app. There’s nothing else out there that does what this workout app does. Right now, as we’re all working from home, struggling with mental health, and trying to figure out a way to work out, this app can get you most of the way there when it comes to your body, your diet, your hydration, and your mental attitude. You have got to check it out.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[08:11] How the Transform app works
[11:35] What makes Transform different from other apps
[15:06] How losing weight is like playing poker with your body.
[22:53] The business decisions and process behind developing the app
[30:58] The things people get wrong about Chris Powell
[33:44] Changing thoughts on parenting
[35:20] Renewing your why

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Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

259: Fri-Date | We Open Our Mental Health COVID Tool Box May 22, 2020

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Today’s Topic: Rising Above & Staying Positive

As the world begins to reopen, we’re seeing a lot of people being shamed or judged about the way they choose to appear in public. Everyone has their opinions, and regardless of what that is, we are hopelessly divided on every front and being torn apart in the court of public opinion. How do you stay positive and on track without being sucked into the social media rabbit hole? We’re going to provide you with four tactics that have been working in our lives to keep our outlook sunny and positive.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:33] Fighting the urge to become judgemental
[07:36] Finding your non-negotiables
[09:29] Distancing from people who suck out your energy
[11:43] Spending time with high-vibe people
[15:02] Being intentional of the information you’re consuming
[17:54] Rolling with the changes you can’t control

Resources:

Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

258: Christopher R. King | The King of Luxury on Perseverance, Resilience, and Never Ever Giving Up May 18, 2020

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Resources:

Learn more: christopherrking.com
Read: Kingsway
Instagram: @mrking
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

Christopher R. King is the king of luxury. He has a new book out, Kingsway: Remembering the Past, Defining the Future, and it’s perfect for anyone who is looking to reinvent themselves, pivot, or just needs to believe that they can do it. We cover the gamut of his life, including his challenging beginnings, the ups and downs along the way, and the things that are providing fulfillment in his life now. Chris has a heart of gold, and you will learn a ton from him and what can happen when you never giving up.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:52] How his early years formulated who Chris is now
[09:21] Having an eye for detail
[12:16] What the jobs you do in your life teach you
[20:46] A love affair with Italy
[25:48] Playing around in the real estate world
[29:45] Rebuilding your fortunes
[38:06] Having a belief in order to keep going
[44:05] Studying real artisans
[53:52] Showing up as your best

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Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

257: Fri-Date | Join Us on Our Date Night, Pt. 3: A Deep Conversation About Money Mindset May 15, 2020

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Today’s Topic: A Conversation About Money

This episode is the last in our series of dates as we go through the exercises in John Gottman's new book, Eight Dates, in order to test our relationship and see how connected we are. This week, we are talking about our mindsets around money, how we grew up thinking about money, and some of our best money memories. The point is to learn more about each other and also identify the blind spots we may have picked up in our life.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[04:06] What did your grandparents do for a living?
[07:30] What did your parents do for a living?
[11:52] What were your parents’ attitudes about money?
[18:13] Did your family take family vacations or travel together when you were growing up?
[20:23] Did your family have company?
[22:05] Did your family engage in philanthropy or charitable activities?
[23:50] Did you get an allowance?
[27:48] What was your work history?
[31:50] Did your parents celebrate your birthdays?
[36:12] How did your parents show you that they were proud of you?
[36:58] Did you get presents at holidays and does that fact matter for you?
[38:31] What is your happiest or best money memory?

Resources:

Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

256: Dave Hollis | A Side of Dave Hollis You’ve Never Seen Before May 11, 2020

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Resources:

Learn more: thehollisco.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dave-hollis-b5a48671
Read: Get Out Of Your Own Way
Read: Girl, Wash Your Face
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

Dave Hollis is the other half of the power couple made up of him and his wife, Rachel Hollis, author of the runaway best-seller book Girl, Wash Your Face. We take a deep dive into Dave’s new book, Get Out Of Your Own Way, the radical transformation that he’s made in his personal life over the last few years, and what he had to do in order to get it done. This interview is Dave Hollis opening up like you’ve never seen before.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[05:12] The stories we tell ourselves
[07:49] Challenging the lies we are told
[11:27] Moving from LA to Austin
[16:41] Getting sober
[17:59] Picking positive coping mechanisms
[26:43] A love of 1969 Broncos
[29:52] Being an introvert but appearing like an extrovert
[31:05] Taking a break from your everyday life
[37:40] Doing things for the joy of it

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Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

255: Fri-Date | Join Us on Our Date Night, Pt. 2: Accepting How We Are Similar & How We Are Different May 08, 2020

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Today’s Topic: Accepting our similarities and differences

We’re continuing to go through the exercises in John Gottman's new book, Eight Dates, in order to test our relationship and see how connected we are. This week, we are discussing the fundamental differences between how we approach work and life. We talk about how we are the same, how we are different, and how we can accommodate and accept the differences between us.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:11] Accepting how we are different
[04:11] Differences in neatness and organization
[07:35] Differences in punctuality
[09:23] Differences in doing tasks and getting things done
[10:41] Differences in emotionality
[12:25] Differences in wanting time together versus time apart/alone
[15:01] Differences in optimal sexual frequency
[16:15] Differences in adventure
[20:57] Differences with respect to relatives
[22:19] Differences in how to approach household chores or childcare
[30:01] Differences in preferred activity level
[31:04] Differences in socializing
[34:04] Differences in ambition and the importance of work

Resources:

Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

254: Heather Monahan | How to Create Indestructible Confidence for Our New World May 04, 2020

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Resources:

Learn more: heathermonahan.com
Facebook: facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial
Twitter: twitter.com/_heathermonahan
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan
Instagram: instagram.com/heathermonahan
Free Coaching: workhardplayhardcoaching.com
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

Heather Monahan was running the advertising department for one of the largest radio networks in the country... until she suddenly found herself out of a job. She decided to tweet about it, and what came next was no less than remarkable. If you’re someone who has thought about writing a book or becoming a sought-after speaker — but you have no idea how to do it — this interview is packed with super-actionable advice for how to reinvent yourself.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[03:56] The foundations of your childhood
[07:22] Being forced to reinvent yourself
[12:28] Advice on writing a book
[15:36] Entering the world of speaking
[24:55] The difference between confidence and cockiness
[28:30] Coming up with Boss in Heels
[31:49] The best and worst part of living in South Beach, Miami
[36:04] Talking about fulfillment

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Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

253: Fri-Date | Join Us on Our Date Night: Open-Ended Questions for You to Test-Drive with Your Partner May 01, 2020

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Today’s Topic: The First of “Eight Dates”

John Gottman is a researcher known for his ability to predict whether a couple will get divorced within two minutes of conversation. We’re going to be going through his new book, Eight Dates, and do some of the exercises right here on the show. We ask questions designed to get us looking back on our relationship and all of the ways in which we’ve bonded.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[02:46] Going through John Gottman’s new book
[06:51] Working out our finances
[12:10] Talking about an adventure
[26:11] Healing each other after a loss
[32:14] Being spontaneous

Resources:

Read: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

252: Tom Bunn | How To Stop Panic Attacks Fast Apr 27, 2020

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Resources:

Read Panic Free
Learn more: www.fearofflying.com
Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

Today on the show is Captain Tom Bunn. A few weeks ago, I had a panic attack for the first time in my life. I found a book that I thought would help me through this process written by a former commercial airline pilot that ran a fear of flying school. During that process, Captain Tom stumbled upon some solutions to help people who are suffering from panic attacks. If you are finding yourself randomly having anxiety or panic attacks in the middle of this COVID-19 business, this episode is for you.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[04:09] Getting the word out on preventing panic attacks
[10:35] Redirecting your thoughts
[12:18] How oxytocin inhibits the release of stress hormones
[15:44] Rob’s personal scenario with claustrophobia and panic attacks
[20:03] Walking Rob through the calming techniques
[43:27] An exercise you can use to regulate your stress
[50:53] How long it takes for your subconscious to pick up these techniques
[54:52] Why people are feeling panic attacks from the pandemic
[57:33] Vegal break vs oxytocin producing memory

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Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

251: Fri-Date | Make the Massive Shift to Living on Purpose Apr 24, 2020

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Today’s Topic: How to shift from living by default to living by design

We have a finite amount of time on this planet. I don’t want to say this time is an opportunity, but it can become the catalyst where you examine your life and see if you’re really putting your time into the things that matter. So many of us are living by default and doing things one way because that’s the way they’ve always been done. I want you to look at the life you live and make sure you’re heading in the direction of your own design.

In This Conversation We Cover:

[02:40] Trying to find ways to help people
[08:28] Taking time for reevaluation
[12:22] Where to start in identifying your priorities
[16:46] How to pivot in the job you have
[19:44] Finding your 100% dream life

Resources:

Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind
Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd

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