Habits and Hustle - Jen Cohen

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Episode 545: Sarah Shahi: Playing Sex/Life Billie & The Courage To Live and Love Fully As A Woman Apr 14, 2026

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Most women are told that wanting more makes them selfish. It's like fitting on a societal construct of a "woman" as a mother, parent, and wife is the only destiny that awaits every female. Sarah Shahi spent years believing that too until she got the role of Billie.

Playing the lead in Netflix's global hit Sex/Life didn't just make Sarah famous. It cracked her open into seeing what's on the other side of choosing herself through Billie. Her story is one of the profound embodiments of an authentic woman who took courage to come home to herself and finally be free from societal mold imposed on women.

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, Sarah shares where it all started, how she suddenly got into acting, and the journey of being an actress for almost two decades only to break through when she's about to give up.

She shares all the wisdom she learned from pain, what it really means to be a recovering people pleaser, how she rebuilt herself after a very public divorce and breakup, and the philosophy she has quietly built that most people never get to hear.

This is not another celebrity interview. This is a masterclass in courage to be a woman.

What's Discussed:

(8:58) The moment she knew she wanted to make a change in her life.
(14:03) How the Sex/Life audition actually went and what really happened in that room.
(26:23) How playing Billie gave her the courage to question everything in her own life.
(26:47) What real courage looks like & the wisdom behind it.
(40:28) What divorce during COVID taught her about love, loss and starting over.
(41:46) Her birth as a writer through her Glamour article.
(46:14) How she developed thick skin living her life in public.
(57:17) Why she dances until she smiles and the science behind why it works.
(59:17) The exact mindset shift she used to survive her most public breakup.
(1:01:38) The teachers and thinkers who shaped how she processes pain.
(1:03:19) Why she calls her divorce her PhD in pain and why she does not see it as a failure.
(1:06:58) What a year of being single for the first time in 23 years taught her about herself.
(1:09:14) Her production company School for Women and what she is building next.
(1:21:31) Her full beauty, hormone and wellness routine including what is actually behind that skin.

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Episode 544: Why Being Interested Beats Trying To Be Interesting in a Conversation Apr 10, 2026

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So much can go unnoticed, unappreciated and unacknowledged when we lack the tools to say what we truly mean. Isn't it ironic how we can talk with others but may never feel heard or truly listen?

In every word left unsaid, every sentence misunderstood, or a conversation flow left unmatched, we are not only losing a chance to connect but also opportunities to grow deeper into knowing others better.

In this episode of Habits & Hustle, I break down the most common habits that silently kill connection and the strategies we can practice in our future conversations to be heard the way we hope and understand others better.

Because in conversations, what matters is your presence and the openness to connect more which can be transformative for you and everyone you talk to.

Let's dive in!

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why poor communication quietly ruins outcomes more than you think.

(03:25) The biggest listening mistake most people make (and don't realize).

(05:40) How to actually show you're listening without saying much.

(08:15) Why most conversations feel disconnected—and how to fix it instantly.

(12:05) The problem with "flowery" communication and why it confuses people.

(14:10) How to simplify your message so anyone can understand it.

(16:00) Why tailoring your tone to your audience changes everything.

(18:30) How body language can make or break communication.

(20:10) The hidden power of nonverbal cues in building connection.

(22:05) Why mirroring body language makes people trust you faster.

(27:10) How making people feel heard transforms every interaction.

(28:30) Simple habits that dramatically improve communication.

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Episode 543: Dave Watumull: The One Algae Your Supplement Stack Has Always Been Missing Apr 07, 2026

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Did you know that the molecule behind the pink color of salmon and the red of flamingos is also one of the most potent antioxidants ever studied?

It has 4,000 peer reviewed papers behind it. Based on studies, it extended lifespan by 12% in the most rigorous government funded study ever conducted. But almost nobody has heard of it.

Astaxanthin is not a trend or a buzzword but a potent natural antioxidant waiting to be discovered by many. It is a marine-derived substance that is thousands of times more potent than vitamin C, crosses the blood brain barrier, and does what no other antioxidant on the market can.

Dave Watumull has been working with astaxanthin since high school, watching microalgae turn bright red in the Hawaiian sun as a defense mechanism against UV light. He has spent 25 years figuring out how to bring it to the rest of us.

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, Dave breaks down why your supplement stack is missing the one foundational ingredient that makes everything else work better and why it stayed hidden for so long.

The most powerful antioxidant in the world was never hidden. It just never had a celebrity behind it.

Let's dive in!

What's Discussed:

(1:43) The marine super nutrient most people have never heard of.
(4:04) How microalgae in Hawaii sparked 25 years of research.
(5:46) Why something this powerful stayed under the radar.
(8:14) What makes it thousands of times stronger than vitamin C.
(13:18) The supplement mistake most people are silently making.
(20:54) The cheapest beauty hack nobody is talking about.
(26:16) The Harvard study that proved no other antioxidant compares.
(41:39) NR, resveratrol, green tea, omega-3s on extending lifespan.
(42:06) Why most longevity supplements are mostly nonsense.
(46:35) Why AX3® absorbs three times more than leading competitors.
(1:02:42) Dave's father late 70s case study, tennis in the Hawaiian sun, still going.
(1:17:24) What astaxanthin cannot do and the boring truth about longevity.

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Episode 542: Idea vs. Execution and Why Most People Never Build Anything Apr 03, 2026

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People love talking about ideas. But ideas are cheap. The real difference between people who build things and people who stay stuck is simple: execution.

In this Habits & Hustle episode, my foil Shani and I break down why execution always beats ideas, why overthinking keeps people stuck, and how ridiculous products like the Pet Rock and Chia Pet still turned into massive businesses because someone actually launched them.

If you've been sitting on an idea, waiting until everything is perfect, or telling yourself you need more time to figure it out, tune in and start executing.

What's Discussed

(01:29) Idea vs. execution and why great ideas mean nothing without action
(03:18) Starting before you have the answers and figuring things out as you go
(04:29) "Ridiculous" ideas that made millions like Chia Pet and Pet Rock
(07:21) How modern entrepreneurs test ideas using social media and digital ads
(08:47) Partnering with people who fill your skill gaps to execute faster
(11:50) Creating your own luck by putting yourself where opportunities can happen

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Episode 541: Jon McNeill: Why "Less" and "Simple" are the Smartest Growth Strategies Mar 31, 2026

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Most leaders think complexity is a sign of sophistication. Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla and CEO of Lyft, thinks it's the number one reason businesses stall.

Every hour spent on complexity, unnecessary processes, and misallocated resources is an hour taken away from what actually drives growth. We tend to overcomplicate and add more (more products, more people, more strategy) over what the business really needs.

We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Habits and Hustle with Jen Cohen. We also discuss why the most successful companies are built on radical simplicity, how to find where your real growth is hiding, and the repeatable framework Jon McNeill used to scale Tesla, Lyft, and six companies of his own.

Jon McNeill is the author of The Algorithm and founder of DBX Ventures. As former president of Tesla and CEO of Lyft, Jon has spent his career walking into complex, high-stakes businesses and finding the one move that unlocks everything else.

His framework is not just for founders but also a life skill for anyone who wants to think clearer and move faster.

What's Discussed:

(14:03) The Tesla sales crisis nobody talks about & the simple fix that saved an entire quarter.

(21:10) How Tesla went from 64 clicks to buy a car down to 10.

(23:44) Why the best leaders are the greatest simplifiers.

(31:40) Why the performance review is broken: The two questions that replace the whole thing.

(34:23) The Sam Walton habit to easily spot what's broken in a business.

(36:02) The culture that made Tesla unstoppable: humility and confidence.

(46:38) How Lyft doubled by asking one question.

(1:10:47) What's the iPod's two-sentence product definition that teaches you why most products fail.

(1:12:42) Why the best product does not always win and what actually does.

(1:17:46) The two habits behind every fast-scaling company.

(1:07:43) Why AI is not the job killer everyone thinks it is.

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Episode 540: David Reid: What 88 Nights at the Dead Sea Taught One Man About ORMUS & Shilajit Mar 27, 2026

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Have you heard about the potency of Shilajit or ORMUS?

Most people haven't but these two ancient substances have been used for thousands of years by indigenous communities, royal families and healers across the Himalayas and the Dead Sea. And the science behind why they work is something the modern health world is only beginning to catch up to.

David Reid spent five years traveling the Himalayas, Peru, Egypt and the Dead Sea looking for answers. What he found led him to create Manna Vitality, a product built not in a lab but through years of living alongside the people and places that never lost touch with these ancient minerals.

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, David breaks down why your body is likely missing the foundational ingredients that make everything else work and what two substances together can actually fix it at the cellular level.

The most powerful minerals on earth were never hidden. They were just forgotten.

Let's dive in.

What's Discussed:

How a 5-year global quest led to the creation of Manna Vitality.
Why ORMUS alone is not enough and what happens when combined with Shilajit.
The reason most supplements never reach the mitochondria and why Manna's does.
The difference between 1,000mg of Shilajit vs. 125mg in most gummies.
What's between $20 and $2,000 per kilo Shilajit and how to tell them apart.
How 600 local tribal workers spend 8 weeks a year harvesting Shilajit above 16,000 feet.
How one athlete doubled his testosterone in 3 months taking Manna.
Why hydration without minerals is just fluid and how Manna replaces your electrolytes.
How to use Manna as a topical treatment for eczema, psoriasis, and as a face mask.
Why Manna is not a supplement but an activator of your body's biophotonic electrical system.

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Episode 539: Angelo Keely: Essential Amino Acids for Fat Loss Without Muscle Loss and Better Recovery Mar 24, 2026

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Protein is everywhere. But the part of protein that actually does the work for muscle, recovery, metabolism, and staying lean is something most people rarely talk about: essential amino acids.

We dive deeper into this in the Habits & Hustle podcast with Angelo Keely. We also chat about why amino acids outperform protein powder for muscle synthesis, why muscle loss quietly begins after 30, and how essential amino acids help preserve muscle during fat loss, fasting, and intense training.

Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle supplement and functional food company. He has spent more than 20 years involved in nutrition, functional fitness, yoga, and meditation.

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What's Discussed

(01:33) Angelo's early life in the natural health world
(16:01) Amino acids explained and why they power protein benefits
(20:23) Muscle loss starting after 30 and what drives it
(32:34) How protein timing affects muscle protein synthesis
(36:03) Amino acids vs whey protein for muscle growth
(47:10) The hidden muscle loss risk of GLP-1 weight loss
(57:21) Amino acids vs creatine for muscle health
(01:06:10) Why leucine becomes critical as we age

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Episode 538: High Performing Women and Why They Lose Attraction in Relationships When They Lead Mar 20, 2026

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At a certain level of success, dating stops feeling simple. When you are disciplined and used to leading in every room you walk into, attraction is no longer just chemistry. It becomes about polarity, power, and whether you genuinely respect and admire the person you are with.

This Habits & Hustle episode breaks down the psychology behind dominance and attraction, and why some driven women lose interest the moment they feel like they are making every decision and carrying the mental load.

We also get into the idea that equal doesn't always create desire and why many high-performing women are drawn to men who are stronger, decisive, and confident enough to lead. If you are building at a high level and realizing that leading everything is killing attraction, tune in.

What's Discussed

(00:38) Why some high-performing women want men "better" than them
(01:58) Attraction to strength, success, and dominance in relationships
(02:45) Why women lose attraction when they feel superior
(05:05) Settling for easier partners vs real desire
(07:05) Success shrinking the dating pool for ambitious women
(07:46) How a confident man softens an alpha woman
(11:21) Decision fatigue and wanting a partner who just handles it

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Episode 537: Patti Stanger: Why Modern Dating Is Broken, Red Flags, and the Commitment Crisis Mar 17, 2026

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Modern dating feels harder than it should. With more access, more options, and more ways to connect than ever before, commitment feels rarer, and follow through drops the minute effort is required.

We dive deeper into this in the Habits & Hustle podcast with Patti Stanger. We also chat about commitment behavior, power dynamics in modern relationships, and the difference between high standards and self-sabotage.

Patti Stanger is the star and executive producer of Bravo's hit docu-series The Millionaire Matchmaker®. She is a third-generation matchmaker and founder of The Millionaire's Club, launched in 2000. She is the author of Become Your Own Matchmaker, Find Your Match, Seal the Deal, and Raise Your Desirability Factor.

What's Discussed

(06:30) How dating apps and technology shift power dynamics and commitment behavior
(10:31) Why men date multiple women and choose based on self-respect signals
(15:03) The biggest red flags, including never married by late 50s
(31:35) Why men hesitate to approach women post-COVID and post-MeToo
(45:35) How social media and filters distort attraction and expectations
(50:23) Why younger generations struggle more with commitment and social skills
(56:59) Why curated gatherings, hobbies, and clubs beat swiping apps
(1:06:27) The biology of oxytocin and why sex changes attachment dynamics

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Episode 536: How Working Out and Nutrition Build Confidence Faster Than Therapy and Affirmations Mar 13, 2026

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Confidence is everywhere right now. It's in affirmations, vision boards, therapy sessions, and motivational quotes. But none of that means anything if you haven't built proof that you can actually do hard things.

In this Habits & Hustle episode, we get into why confidence can't be affirmed, it has to be earned, and why fitness builds confidence faster than therapy. I break down how real self-belief is built through reps, discipline, and physical evidence, not just positive self-talk.

We also talk about why boring is what actually works and the power of "do it anyway" when motivation disappears. If you're ready to stop consuming confidence content and start building it, tune in.

What's Discussed

(02:25) Why intense workouts spike hunger and quietly sabotage fat loss
(04:32) How strict meal timing reduces food noise and overeating
(06:59) Why people gain weight in happy relationships
(08:47) GLP-1 drugs and the role of "food noise" in weight control
(11:40) Why severe calorie restriction backfires and slows metabolism
(15:34) Why fitness builds confidence faster than therapy
(16:42) Confidence is earned through hard reps, not affirmations
(22:29) Why boring daily discipline is the real success strategy

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