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Mind Pump’s Adam Schafer On Transforming His Painful (& Unfair) Childhood Into Passion, Purpose & Prosperity Nov 17, 2022

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Today's guest is Mind Pump's Adam Schafer. Adam had a lot of adversity to overcome as a child. He lost his father to suicide at the age of seven and bounced around to nine different homes by the time he was seventeen. Adam was bullied in school which ultimately led to him being home-schooled. In the midst of his childhood turmoil one constant in Adam’s life was his love for sports Adam’s love for sports led him down the path of learning about fitness and nutrition and the rest is history. Adam went on to start the highly popular fitness brand and podcast Mind Pump along with his partners Sal, Justin and Doug. Many of you I am sure are wondering how he transformed his painful childhood into something incredibly meaningful. I guess you are going to have to listen to the full episode to find out how.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:50 Tragedy strikes when he was in elementary school
6:01 What was life like after his father’s death?
10:10 The impact of witnessing so much chaos as a kid
15:06 Adam packs his bags and leaves his Mom’s house
23:00 What kept Adam out of trouble?
31:07 How to escape the victim mindset
36:20 Unexpected blessings that came from being a personal trainer
42:33 His clients were early mentors of his
47:11 Adam’s big epiphany
54:06 Healing the relationship with his Mom
1:02:29 Does Adam have trust issues?
1:11:02 Being a Dad has changed Adam’s life

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Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) On How to Transform Negative Thoughts Into Positive Beliefs & Calm Your Nervous System Nov 14, 2022

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Today's guest and returning to the podcast for her second appearance is Dr. Nicole LePera or many of you know her as “The Holistic Psychologist.” Dr. Nicole was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research, and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She's the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book "How To Do The Work" and the podcast host of SelfHealers Soundboard. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients— and for self— she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Dr. Nicole is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands. In 2019, she founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided global healing membership. Selfhealers Circle has members in over 60 countries who heal as a collective. Her latest workbook "How To Meet Your Self" will release on December 6th. We chat about how to deepen the connection with yourself and break free from unhealthy patterns so that you can learn how to calm your nervous system, overcome negative thought patterns, make peace with your past and more!

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:50 Signs your nervous system is dysregulated
7:20 How to know what’s causing daily stress?
11:09 How to regulate your nervous system
15:54 What to do when healing gets hard
21:00 How to overcome fear
25:27 Common struggles of people in Nicole’s Selfhealers community
29:16 How to know if you are being “obsessive” with healing
31:57 Does Nicole ever feel “inauthentic”?
35:08 How to become aware of your choices, habits & behaviors (unhealthy patterns)
39:08 How to overcome negative thinking
43:41 Making peace with your past
47:16 How to know if you are living authentically
51:55 Best practices for journaling
55:12 Signs that you’ve experienced personal growth

Episode resources:

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Sahil Bloom On Leveraging Failure, Navigating Life Transitions & Avoiding Mental Errors That Can Destroy You Nov 10, 2022

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Today’s guest is Sahil Bloom. Sahil is one of the most popular creators on twitter and the content he provides on wellness, mindset, money, life and mental health is nothing short of world class. What he has been able to accomplish by the age of 30 is absolutely insane. While at Stanford University, Sahil was a 4 year member of the Baseball team where he helped lead the team to two NCAA Super regional appearances. Sahil also won multiple awards for his academics and even was advised by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice. After leaving Stanford he entered the world of finance where he worked his way up to vice president of a firm that managed billions of dollars in capital. However, things took an unexpected turn for Sahil a few years ago and he found himself disconnected, overwhelmed with anxiety and faced with a self induced ultimatum that led him to the world of twitter and media. We get into his comeback story today as well as his thoughts on success, failure, addiction, things that overrated, timelines, mental errors, life transitions, identity and much more.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:28 What to eliminate to become healthy, wealthy and happy
4:29 The pleasure/pain trap (Sahil’s thoughts on addiction)
7:51 What prompted Sahil to change his career?
11:13 Sahil hits rock bottom
13:59 His thoughts on money
16:35 How does he manage his relationship with dopamine?
19:43 Measuring success
22:00 How to use failure to your advantage
26:01 Dealing with life transitions
27:44 Overcoming imposter syndrome
29:58 How to become a “sponge” for information
32:02 THESE things are often pursued by many but are way OVERRATED
35:55 The best NON financial investments he’s made
39:33 How to become more PRESENT
41:35 Don’t worry about timelines!
45:05 Dealing with regret
46:21 Has your mental health improved?
49:04 The power of boredom
50:57 THESE mental errors will cost you
52:44 Read THESE 3 books!
54:09 Lessons he has taught his Dad

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From Being Homeless in a DOGHOUSE to Finding Recovery, Love & Purpose: The Story of Jeannine Coulter Nov 07, 2022

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Today’s guest is Jeannine Coulter - co-host of the popular recovery podcast, “Chasing Heroine.” Jeannine has an incredible story of recovery and has nearly 8 years of sobriety. Like many, this seemed like an impossible accomplishment in the previous years. Jeannine's life started off great and was raised in a Christian home with loving parents. But, things changed drastically for her when her parents divorced unexpectedly and it completely wrecked her soul. The years that followed would be filled with debauchery, addiction, legal trouble and more. She even spent some of her final days of mayhem living in an actual doghouse. Today, she comes on the podcast to share her story of how she went from her darkest moments to finding sobriety, love and buying the fitness studio that helped save her life. We dive deep into her story from start to finish and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
2:01 Why did Jeannine sell the studio that saved her life?
8:37 The event that crushed her soul
12:12 How did it lead her down the path of addiction?
18:55 Jeannine moves to LA to pursue acting
20:41 When did she start doing “hard drugs”?
25:31 Does she consider herself an addict?
29:02 How relationships with men fueled her addiction
38:23 The drug that nearly destroyed her life
40:54 Did her family know?
43:45 Jeannine is homeless/arrested multiple times
52:02 She lived in a DOGHOUSE before finally getting sober
57:48 How did she rebuilt her life?
1:00:29 Getting hired at the fitness studio that helped save her life (she bought it too)
1:07:09 Emotional conversations with her Dad
1:12:17 Can anyone save an addict?
1:14:33 Healing from her parents divorce

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Jaspreet Singh On The Money Traps That Keep You Poor & How to Use a Recession To Your Advantage Nov 03, 2022

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Today's guest is Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh. Jaspreet is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers. Jaspreet is self-taught and the information that he shares is relatable, applicable, and achievable. His brand has helped countless people get out of debt, start investing, and create a plan for building wealth. Today, we discuss the current state of the economy and what you can do right now to make sure you're well prepared. We also chat about common money misconceptions, how to spend your income properly, as well as different ways to invest. Jaspreet reveals a simple step-by-step process for building wealth and mindset shifts that must happen to have financial success and so much more.

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0:00 Intro
2:26 What’s going on with the economy?
7:14 The importance of financial education
11:23 What steps can someone take today to survive a recession?
16:21 Biggest lies about money
24:53 Mindset shifts needed to build wealth
28:08 Focus on THESE pillars to improve your financial fitness
32:43 How do you build wealth?
38:11 Unlearning poor spending habits
41:00 How to invest your money
47:21 Current potential investment opportunities
50:13 How much do you need to retire?
55:56 Expenses that get overlooked

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How to Identify, Handle & Defeat a Narcissist w/ Rebecca Zung Oct 31, 2022

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Today’s guest is Rebecca Zung. Rebecca is a Narcissism Negotiation Expert, founder of the SLAY negotiation method, popular YouTuber (more than 25 MILLION VIEWS in less than 2 years) and one of the Top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and recognized by her peers and the judiciary as AV preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. She is the author of TWO bestselling books, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win (foreword by Robert Shapiro) and Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide for Achieving Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Freedom, and is a sought after major media contributor. Her perspectives are in high demand by television and print outlets, as she has been featured in or on Extra, Forbes, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Time, Dr. Drew, NPR Talk Radio among others.

Today we're gonna talk about what a narcissist is, as well as what a narcissist is not. We're gonna chat about the dynamics of a narcissistic relationship so that you can know if you're in a relationship with one. Rebecca reveals steps you can take to "handle" and "defeat" a narcissist as well as how to communicate with one. Our discussion also gets into how to know when it's time to cut somebody off, and so much more.

What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:06 What is narcissism?
4:33 Difference between a narcissist and someone who’s just “insecure”
10:57 Can you change a narcissist?
13:47 When is it time to cut someone out of your life?
19:52 How to deal with a narcissist in your life
26:11 What is “gaslighting”?
31:39 How can a narcissist change your brain?
36:01 Long-term risks of being in a relationship with a narcissist
40:12 When is it worth it to keep a narcissist in your life?
42:30 Being selfish vs being a narcissist
44:48 How to be less “narcissistic”

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Overcome Your Biggest Fears & Forgive the Unforgivable w/ Matthew West Oct 27, 2022

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Today's guest is Matthew West. Matthew is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. Today we talk in depth about how to have faith when you’re going through hard times, the life changing power of forgiveness, navigating uncertainty, overcoming busyness and why kindness will help unite our society and more.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:17 When was the last time Matthew questioned God?
6:08 What to do when the “encourager” becomes discouraged
8:04 Motivational quotes won’t help you through times of darkness
12:04 His advice for someone who is feeling hopeless
14:50 Forgiving the unforgivable (this song changed my life)
20:36 His biggest challenge while writing that song
22:35 Having vocal surgery affirmed his belief in God
25:48 His struggle with “busyness”
29:17 Lessons he is teaching his daughters
31:36 How can Christians and non-Christians unite?
34:58 How does he deal with uncertainty?

Episode resources:

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Why Friendships Matter More Than Diet and Exercise (For Longevity) & How to Know If You Have REAL Friends w/ Dr. Marisa G. Franco Oct 24, 2022

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Today's guest is Dr. Marisa G Franco. Dr. Franco is a New York Times bestselling author, a professor and a psychologist. She communicates the science of connection and digestible ways and is passionate about sharing research with the people it could help the most. We discuss why social connection and friendships are so important for longevity and how to become a better friend. We also talk about attachment styles, relationships, how to know if you have good friends, how to leave old friends behind, and so much more.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:36 Are friendships overrated?
4:27 Why is social connection more important than diet and exercise?
7:24 How to avoid the trap of becoming codependent
10:06 Why it’s important to have friends outside of your romantic relationship
13:13 THESE are the signs that you are in the right “friend group”
16:04 How to break up with old friends
19:37 Steps to take to become securely attached
27:55 How to deal with anger
33:06 Do you have an avoidant attachment?
36:11 How to rebuild trust with yourself and others
39:20 Are you a good friend?
43:28 How to become a better friend
45:43 Can you build a friendship online?

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Dr. Kyle Gillett On How to Optimize Your Hormones To Reduce Stress, Lose Weight & Live Longer Oct 20, 2022

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Today's guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett. Dr. Gillett is a dual board certified physician in obesity medicine and family medicine. His specialties include preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, integrative medicine, and more. Today is an absolute masterclass on all things hormones, and we dive deep into simple steps you can take to optimize your hormones for longevity, stress management, body composition, overall health, and more.

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:41 What process does Dr. Gillett use to make recommendations for his patients?
4:07 Hormone health misconceptions
6:30 Most important hormones for health and longevity
9:56 How do various forms of exercise impact your hormones?
12:06 The importance of fiber and sleep
14:40 How to tell if your hormones are causing health issues?
15:39 Steps to take before getting hormone replacement therapy
18:36 What is cortisol?
23:00 How to lose body fat effectively
25:12 How to know if your metabolism is “messed up”
27:27 Male vs female growth hormones
32:19 Dr. Gillett’s supplement recommendations
35:27 Caffeine’s impact on hormones
36:10 Does adrenal fatigue exist?
39:14 How to reduce your stress hormones
40:39 How does your diet impact your hormones?
42:10 The importance of sunlight & how to effectively build habits
46:03 Dr. Gillett’s thoughts on sleep & eating/drinking caffeine before bed
50:23 Why is being “social” important for your health?

Episode resources:

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How to TRANSFORM Your Relationship with Food & Make Healthier Choices w/ Courtney Swan Oct 17, 2022

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Today's guest is Courtney Swan. Courtney is an integrative nutritionist, founder of Realfoodology, and the host of the Realfoodology podcast. Today we chat about Courtney's health transformation, what led to her unhealthy relationship with food, simple nutrition swaps people can make, her advice for parents to help their kids make healthy food choices, and more..

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What to Listen For:

0:00 Intro
1:23 What led to her unhealthy relationship with food?
8:34 What sparked her transformation?
11:22 Advice for parents to help their kids eat healthier (what could hers have done differently)
14:16 How has her relationship with food evolved? (vegan)
19:60 Does she only feel lovable if she eats healthy and looks a certain way?
26:42 How can the wellness community do better?
29:24 Courtney’s nutrition rules to live by
30:24 Simple nutrition swaps
37:35 Courtney shares a contrarian view on exercise
44:01 How does her healthy lifestyle impact her relationships?
46:17 Does Courtney ever crave processed foods?