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Brooke Burke On Why Mom Guilt Is Toxic & How To Get Your Kids To Eat healthy Dec 19, 2022

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Today's guest is Brooke Burke. Brooke is a television host, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, fitness educator, philanthropist, podcaster and women’s health advocate who has been thriving in Hollywood for decades. The title that she holds dearest is being a Mom. Brooke has held numerous successful network television jobs and high-profile brand partnerships. In 2008, Brooke became the champion of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) season 7 which she later parlayed into a co-hosting job that she would hold for eight seasons. Brooke remains one of social media’s “moms to follow” with nearly 4 million dedicated followers. This conversation is about it all. We talk about divorce, healing, fitness, parenting, mom guilt, having faith when life seems hard and more.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:26 Why having kids made Brooke more successful
04:19 What does she think of “mom guilt”?
06:41 Helping her kids thrive during adversity
08:30 Have her kids been impacted by what she’s gone through?
11:22 What does she do when life is chaotic?
13:17 Healing from divorce (twice)
16:38 Rebuilding self worth after second divorce
20:39 Breaking free from unhealthy patterns
23:06 Dealing with uncomfortable thoughts
24:54 Body image & external validation
35:01 What does her wellness routine look like?
37:35 How to teach your kids to eat healthy
44:00 Why comparing yourself to others can be beneficial
47:14 What’s next for Brooke?

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Bret Johnson On Overcoming Gambling Addiction, Paying off $500k in Debt & Saving His Marriage Dec 15, 2022

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Today's guest is Bret Johnson. Bret began his career as a Quarterback at UCLA and Michigan State University, and later finished his career in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts and a quick stint with the Atlanta Falcons.Now, he continues to apply his love for coaching to his clients and staff. Bret (the other half of Team Johnson and SmartLife Inc.) has built several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies with his wife Chalene, and has taught countless others how to do the same. But, there’s another side of the story you may not be familiar with. Bret had a crippling gambling addiction years ago that went untold for some time. When it was all said and done Bret (and Chalene) had accumulated $500k in debt due to Bret’s addiction. After hitting rock bottom, Bret transformed his life, paid off the debt and the rest is history. He is here to tell you the complete story from start to finish and more.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:16 How did Bret’s gambling addiction start?
05:04 Why the NFL wouldn’t have stopped his addiction
07:18 A day in the life of a gambling addict
10:22 Chalene catches Bret
13:27 Bret’s “all or nothing” mentality
16:06 3 ways to deal with an addict that you love
17:45 Paying off $500k in debt
22:03 Rebuilding trust with Chalene
24:35 Having a healthy “money mindset”
27:00 How to take a cheap family vacation while paying off debt
29:11 Bret’s process for building wealth
32:21 He spends his money on THESE two things
34:24 How therapy has helped their kids
37:55 Bret’s love for fitness
41:20 Why schools should teach financial literacy
47:10 The importance of having financial goals early on
50:13 What does Bret teach in his course?

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Dr. Chris Palmer On How to Optimize Your Brain To Reduce Anxiety & Overcome Depression Dec 12, 2022

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Today’s guest is Dr. Christopher M. Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For more than two decades, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education at Harvard, McLean Hospital, and nationally. He spent more than fifteen years conducting neuroscience research in the areas of substance use and sleep disorders. Most recently, he has developed the first comprehensive theory of what causes mental illness, integrating biological, psychological, and social research into one unifying theory—the brain energy theory of mental illness. Today on the podcast we discuss Dr. Palmer’s revolutionary new approach to understanding and treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and more.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:50 Difference between a mental state and a mental disorder
06:27 Dealing with mild depression or burnout
09:19 What causes mental illness?
12:41 The relationship between metabolism and mental health
18:04 Treating mild anxiety or depression
21:57 Is there a correlation between obesity and mental health?
24:27 Why do certain people gain weight and others don’t?
27:49 Optimizing serotonin and dopamine
32:15 Is the ketogenic diet a “fad diet”?
34:53 Following a ketogenic diet while also paying attention to overall health
37:40 How metabolic health impacts your nervous system
43:14 Simple steps you can take to improve your mental health
49:08 How do we solve the mental health epidemic?

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Please be advised; the topics related to 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 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.

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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Amy Porterfield On How To Rebuild Your Self Worth & Transform Your Dreams Into Reality Dec 08, 2022

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Todays guest is Amy Porterfield. Amy is an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business. During her corporate days, Amy worked with mega-brands like Harley-Davidson, as well as Peak Performance Coach Tony Robbins. Through her best-selling courses and top-ranked marketing podcast Online Marketing Made Easy, Amy has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs. Amy's action-by-action teaching style provides aspiring business owners with the tools they need to bypass the overwhelm and build a business they love. But, today we are going to get a bit personal with Amy and discuss parts of her journey that you may not be familiar with. Amy gets vulnerable and we dive deep into her personal story, things that she is embarrassed to admit and different forms of adversity that she has faced and overcome. This is a conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed and think you will too.

What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
01:57 Do THESE three things to build your self worth
05:21 When was last time Amy questioned her self worth?
08:25 Dealing with comparison
12:43 Why Amy avoided posting on TikTok
16:00 How her childhood impacted her marriage
18:19 Amy goes off the grid to heal from trauma
20:34 How to make the most out of investing in “self help”
23:55 Overcoming imposter syndrome
27:45 Using milestones to achieve big goals
29:23 Why taking big chances create blessings
32:25 Advice for people making a transition
34:45 Amy was forced to rediscover herself after a business breakup
37:23 Who are Amy’s closest friends in the self help space?
39:10 How to start a side hustle
45:52 How to build an email list & connect with your audience

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Frank Rich On How To Recover From Porn Addiction (& Why It's So Addictive) Dec 05, 2022

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Today’s guest is Frank Rich. Frank is a former bodybuilder, entrepreneur, men's health coach, and host of The Super Human Life podcast. After living with and battling porn addiction, depression, and anxiety for almost 20 years, he is now on a mission to help men who are suffering with many of the same issues take back control of their lives through the power of faith and fitness. Frank has helped thousands of men transform their physiques through his online coaching platform. He is also the founder and CEO of Rebuilt Recovery, a company based on a growth centric holistic approach to addiction recovery. Rebuilt Recovery provides fitness training for men going through recovery as well as one-to-one coaching for men aiming to break free from porn addiction.

Let’s face it there are a lot of people that struggle with porn addiction. Many are open about it and many suffer in silence. Be sure to listen closely to this episode as Frank shares his incredible story of overcoming porn addiction from start to finish as well as some steps someone can take to break free from porn addiction, rewire their brain and live their best life!

What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:58 What steps can someone take if they are addicted to porn?
05:55 Frank discovers porn
08:25 Living a double life
11:19 Breaking free from a 20 year porn addiction
14:32 What helped him during early recovery?
17:22 Negative consequences from his addiction
19:36 How does someone know if they are addicted to porn?
23:51 Changing your identity to recover from addiction
27:09 Overcoming shame and judgment
29:23 What do most men need to keep them away from porn?
33:07 Frank’s thoughts on the “victim mentality”
36:36 Does Frank struggle with intimacy?
40:31 How does he handle attention from women?
44:11 Why is porn addiction so common?
48:28 Can porn be watched in moderation?

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Jillian Turecki On Attracting The Right Partner, Why Most Relationships Fail & What To Ask Yourself Before Breaking Up Dec 01, 2022

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Today’s guest is Jillian Turecki. Jillian is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. She is also the host of the popular podcast, “Jillian on Love.”

We talk about why it’s important to reflect on past relationship patterns and how to communicate them effectively to a potential partner. We dive deep into how to find love and how to attract, build and maintain a healthy relationship. We also get into the four questions you MUST ask yourself before exiting a relationship, how to heal from a breakup and more.

What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:12 Why it’s important to identify past relationship patterns
03:55 How to “level up” your relationships
06:31 When healing becomes unhealthy
12:19 Bringing up your past when dating
14:53 The difference between chemistry and connection
17:38 How to separate your head from your heart
19:50 Practicing self trust and rebuilding self esteem
23:13 Learning to “co-regulate” in a relationship
27:09 Why it’s hard to know if a relationship is unhealthy
29:22 How to have difficult conversations with your partner
32:25 4 questions to ask yourself before leaving a relationship
35:25 What to do after a breakup
39:05 How to tell if someone is interested in dating you
41:39 Jillian’s thoughts on chivalry
43:25 How to avoid “losing yourself” in a relationship
45:42 If you wanna be in a relationship, it's not about you anymore
49:06 Communicating your needs to your partner
50:25 How to not get stuck in something that’s “casual”

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Alan Aragon On The Science of Fat Loss & Why Most Diets Don't Work Nov 28, 2022

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Today’s guest is Alan Aragon. Alan is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. His notable clients include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete Sampras. Alan writes a monthly research review (AARR) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information. Alan’s work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN). He also is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optima l Physique, Performance & Health.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:54 Why Alan is sober (and challenges he faced)
11:50 Abstaining from alcohol has helped him professionally
13:50 Understanding people’s emotional attachments
16:38 Why is our society so unhealthy? (and who’s responsible)
20:05 Biggest nutrition myths
24:49 How to effectively lose weight
29:02 Non-negotiables when it comes to fat loss
32:37 How to figure out how many calories you should be eating
37:24 What is NEAT? (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)
39:49 Many people miscalculate how much they are eating
45:54 Best way(s) to track your food
53:29 How to adjust your calories after you’ve lost some weight
57:33 Why do people respect Alan so much

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Why Passion Doesn’t Equal Success & How To Know If Your Goals Are Actually Achievable w/ IWON Organics Founder and CEO Mark Samuel Nov 24, 2022

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Todays guest is Mark Samuel. Mark is a serial entrepreneur. He’s a father and also a health and fitness enthusiast with over 17 years of start-up experience. Hes currently the founder and CEO of IWON Organics, a plant-based food company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks and cereal made from plant proteins like peas, beans and brown rice - our mission is to help others with their health and nutrition journey. IWON (I'm Winning on Nutrition) is focused on promoting healthy snacking and successful, long-term eating habits based on the principles of balanced nutritional profiles, made up of healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates. IWON's snacks can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger's, Wegmans, Sprouts, Whole Foods (SoPac and NorCal regions), Vitamin Shoppe, Safeway, Ralphs, Brookshire’s, and online at iwonorganics.com, Amazon and Thrive Market.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
3:08 Why Mark is lucky to be alive
5:17 How has his accident changed his relationship with exercise?
7:20 Managing the mental demons
12:35 Transform your relationship with failure
15:34 Lessons learned from building a successful health food business
18:43 Why Mark doesn’t consume his own products
21:54 How to know if a protein bar/health snack is actually “healthy”
25:17 Raising kids while having a “type A” personality
27:15 Does he only hire people that are as driven as him?
29:18 Passion does NOT equal success
35:23 Consider THESE three things before starting a business
38:37 Dealing with uncertainty in a highly competitive business
41:02 Lessons Mark is teaching his kids
43:25 How did losing his Dad when he was young impact him?
45:50 Mark doesn’t believe in THIS common self-help “saying”
47:57 What is Mark currently working on? (personally and professionally)

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Mimi Bouchard On How To Transform Your Self Image, Reclaim Your Power & Build Your Dream Life Nov 21, 2022

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Today's guest is Mimi Bouchard. Mimi is a thought leader in the self-improvement and wellness space. She has helped thousands transform their lives through her actionable and pragmatic approach to personal development. Mimi's guided meditation platform Superhuman has amassed thousands of subscribers that swear by the practice daily. Her top 100 Apple Podcast, Mimi, has almost 4 million unique downloads.

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***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.

What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:14 Who was Mimi without personal development?
4:43 Why was her childhood difficult?
10:37 Being alone was hard for Mimi
12:35 Mimi discovers personal development as a teenager
17:03 Booking herself in reality tv to keep her visa
24:42 Reality tv wasn’t what she thought it would be
28:37 Transforming her self image
34:58 Did she use personal development to “escape” dealing with pain?
37:59 Everyone’s healing journey is different
41:28 Advice for people that are feeling lost
45:24 Clarity helps you stay focused
48:22 Embracing failure
52:23 Not your typical meditation app

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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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Frank Grillo On Managing Expectations, Controlling Difficult Emotions & Dealing With Rejection Nov 18, 2022

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I know I don’t normally release episodes three times a week. But, today is a special occasion because actor Frank Grillo of the newly released movie “Lamborghini: The Main Behind The Legend” joins me on the podcast. You may recognize Frank from “Warrior,” “The Grey” or from some of the Marvel movies or shows like “Billions” or “Kingdom.” In this episode we are going to get real and you are going to hear a side of Frank that you may not be as familiar with. Frank lost two people very close to him in the last year to suicide and it impacted him deeply. He is on a mission to prioritize his mental health, help his family, and help others do the same which is a big focus of today’s discussion. Frank also gets candid about parenting, divorce, healing trauma, his career and more.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:28 What motivates Frank to continue to push himself physically?
3:05 Learning to embrace the journey
5:04 Frank’s role got cut from a major movie
8:07 Is he still waiting for his “big break”?
9:59 Dealing with multiple tragedies
16:03 How Frank manages his mental health
18:11 Empowering his kids & helping them with their mental health
25:51 Why you need to cut people out of your life
28:18 Becoming famous later in life
29:46 How Frank’s childhood impacted him
32:23 Reflecting on his divorce
34:34 Healing toxic patterns (& learning healthy ones)
36:35 Why money won’t solve all of your problems
39:36 How does Frank calm himself down?
42:42 Does he struggle with comparison?
43:45 How Frank’s latest role challenged him (& changed him)
48:27 Dealing with criticism
51:06 What’s his new movie about?

Episode resources:

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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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