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Zac Clark Opens Up About Addiction, Sobriety, Loneliness & Redemption Jun 27, 2024

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Zac Clark is the founder and CEO of Release Recovery and the founding board member for Release Recovery Foundation. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive, innovative, and individualized care to all those who are struggling with addiction, mental health and behavioral health. Zac is also a former reality TV star and you may recognize him from his appearance on the Bachelorette.

Today on the show we discuss: Why so many people are having a hard time getting sober, how to make your recovery journey a success, why loneliness is at the root of so many of today’s mental health problems, some common misunderstandings about addiction and recovery, why fitness needs to be a staple in every recovery program, advice for parents who have a kid that’s battling addiction or behavioral health issues, why drugs like fentanyl and weed are so dangerous today and much more.

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Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

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Simple Ways To Lose Body Fat, Get Lean & Stay Young Forever | Tony Horton Jun 24, 2024

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Tony Horton is a fitness icon, comedian, author, and motivational speaker. He’s most notably known for being the wildly popular creator of the most successful fitness program in America, P90X®.

Today on the show we discuss: Tony’s thoughts on the relaunch of P90x and things he would change if he recreated the program today, practical tips for losing body fat and reaching your health goals, what Tony’s current workout and wellness routine looks like, brutal advice for transforming your mindset, longevity hacks you can implement to help you stay young forever, Tony’s favorite ab exercises and more.

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

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The Hidden Signs Of Burnout - How To Reinvent Yourself Before Hitting Rock Bottom | Jessica Zweig Jun 20, 2024

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Jessica Zweig has been described as "a voice of her time” by Marianne Williamson and a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes. She's a serial entrepreneur and has founded three businesses and recently sold her agency, SimplyBe., the nation’s premier personal branding company. Jessica is also a highly sought-after speaker for companies like Google, Mindvalley, Create & Cultivate, Nike and more.

Today on the show we discuss: The hidden signs of burnout you may not be aware of, how to let go of an old version of yourself and transform your life, the difference between light and dark energy and why need both, how to recover from things like burnout and depression, how to get realigned with yourself if you’re feeling disconnected, why a trip to Egypt completely changed Jessica’s life, why the people you spend time with matters more than you think and much more.

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If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Why Modern Dating Is Such A Mess & How To Find Love That Lasts | Dr. John Delony Jun 17, 2024

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Dr. John Delony is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Future, Redefining Anxiety and most recently, Building a Non-Anxious Life.

Today on the show we discuss: Why John believes so many relationships are failing today, effective ways to get the most out of your relationship, how to make intimacy and connection last, harsh truths about why short term relationships are becoming the norm in today’s society, how to know when it’s time to end things, how to fight for your relationship and navigate conflict correctly and much more.

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If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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5 Signs You Have Poor Boundaries & How To Recover From People Pleasing, Perfectionism and Codependency | Yasmine Cheyenne Jun 13, 2024

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Yasmine Cheyenne is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people learn how to cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. Yasmine is also an expert on the highly popular subject of boundaries, which will be the main focus of this discussion.

Today on the show we discuss: 5 signs you have poor boundaries, how to effectively set healthy boundaries that last with friends and family, how to recover from perfectionism and people pleasing, simple ways to build your self confidence and self worth, tips for turning conflict into growth in romantic relationships, how to get better at saying "no" and much more.

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Former CIA Spy Reveals How To Detect Lying, Manipulation & Mind Games | Andrew Bustamante Jun 10, 2024

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Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated military combat veteran, successful Fortune 10 corporate advisor, proud husband and father. After 20 years running human and technical intelligence operations for private and government clients worldwide, Andrew founded EverydaySpy.com -- the first-ever digital spy training platform. Headlining both US and International media, Andrew’s training events have been praised for their innovative, authentic, and life-changing impact.

Today on the show we discuss: the most accurate way to tell if someone is lying to you or playing mind games, techniques for improving communication skills, how to “fake it until you make it’ and appear more confident, why you shouldn’t trust your gut instinct and what to do instead, how to control a conversation and ask better questions, why motivation and manipulation are actually very similar, how to instantly reduce stress and fear and much more.

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Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

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Why So Many Men Are Struggling Right Now & How To Become A High Value Man | Jimmy Rex Jun 06, 2024

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Jimmy Rex is a renowned figure in the personal development and real estate space. He’s also a men’s coach, podcast host and author. However, Jimmy’s biggest passion is his global coaching program and social movement “We Are The They," aimed at helping men lead exceptional lives.

Today on the show we discuss: what a "high value man" actually is, why so many men are struggling right now, how men can become more vulnerable, what the internet gets wrong about masculinity, how to know if you're jeopardizing your integrity, daily habits men should focus on to improve their lives, 5 things every man must have dialed in to be successful and much more.

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Top Fat Loss Lies You’ve Been Told & How To Build Muscle and Burn Fat Effectively | Dr. Joey Munoz Jun 03, 2024

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Dr. Joey Munoz is a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science and the founder of Fit4Life Academy. With a passion for evidence-based fitness and nutrition, Dr. Joey has dedicated his career to helping individuals transform their body composition through sustainable practices. He combines his academic expertise and personal experience to debunk fitness myths and promote healthy habits. Dr. Joey has successfully guided hundreds of clients to achieve their health and fitness goals with a balanced and holistic approach.

Today on the show we discuss: the biggest fat loss lies that exist on the internet, the top foods to include in your diet to improve overall body composition, what it takes to actually burn body fat, the best way to build muscle in the gym, things people waste their time focusing on when it comes to health and nutrition and much more.

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Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Why Stress Is So Addictive & How To Quickly Reduce Your Anxiety and Become Unstressable | Mo Gawdat & Alice Law May 30, 2024

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Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X]; host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat; author of the international bestselling books Solve for Happy; Scary Smart; That Little Voice in Your Head; and Unstressable. He’s also the founder of One Billion Happy; and Chief AI Officer of Flight Story. After a 30 year career in tech and serving as Chief Business Officer at Google [X], Google's 'moonshot factory' of innovation, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with some of the wisest people in the world. In recent years, he has focused on the dangerous implications of rapid AI development.

Alice Law is a Stress & Wellness Expert, Speaker and Host of the Podcast Unstressable with Alice Law. She has worked internationally with a multitude of private clients and large organizations, to help them to both manage and prevent stress, so that they can reach their greatest potential. Together with Mo Gawdat she co-founded Unstressable LLP which aims to take a million people a year out of stress through their online wellness membership, speaking engagements and book.

Today on the show we discuss: advice for people who are super stressed, how to prevent stress from getting worse, why so many people are surprisingly addicted to stress, how stress impacts your physical health, hidden signs that you’re overstressed, what you can do first thing in the morning to reduce stress and much more.

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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7 Gifts That Came From Quitting Alcohol | Michaela Horvathova May 28, 2024

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Michaela Horvathova is a mom, a health coach, business mentor, and the host of "2 Sober Girls Podcast" and "Health with Michaela Podcast". In 2022, after ten years of being sober curious, Michaela spontaneously embraced sobriety. She's a firm believer that you don't need to hit rock bottom to live alcohol-free; removing alcohol can lead to healing and living your best life.

Today on the show Michaela shares the 7 gifts that she's received from quitting alcohol. Be sure to listen to the full episode because each gift is equally important and valuable.

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⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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