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How to Become a Better PARTNER & Find TRUE LOVE! w/ John Kim & Vanessa Bennett Sep 08, 2022

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Today's guests are husband and wife, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett. John also known as “The Angry Therapist” pioneered the online life coaching movement seven years ago, after going through a divorce, which led to his total rebirth. He quickly built a devoted following of fans who loved the frank and authentic insights that he freely shared on social media. John became known as an unconventional therapist who worked outta the box by seeing clients at coffee shops on hikes or in a CrossFit box. John's wife, Vanessa Bennett is an author, a holistic psychotherapist, a clinical entrepreneur and mental health content creator. She co-hosts the “Cheaper Than Therapy” podcast and leads soul based retreats and workshops. Vanessa also creates and facilitates curriculum for non profits, corporate events and conferences.

This episode is an absolute masterclass on all things healing, relationships and dating. We get into what make can make a relationship better as well as what can make one suffer. John and Vanessa reveal how to find true love, heal from your past relationships and why chemistry in the beginning can be a RED FLAG. Our discussion also gets into how to properly “fight” in a relationship, how to become a better partner and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:55 What makes relationships successful that often gets overlooked?
04:33 How to properly “fight” with your partner
09:27 Do not do THIS when fighting with your partner
11:50 Signs that your past is holding you back in relationships
16:21 Why great chemistry in the beginning can be a RED FLAG
25:25 What to do when honeymoon phase wears off
28:11 Getting over failed relationships
30:46 Should you get back with your ex?
33:40 How to properly apologize
36:41 Does cheating always end relationships?
41:10 Small things that add A LOT of value to relationships
46:20 Signs your relationships is STALE!

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Pauline Adeleke On What to do When Life Is UNFAIR & How to DESTROY The Victim Mindset Sep 05, 2022

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Todays’ guest is 70 year old fitness coach Pauline Adeleke! Pauline has been into fitness all of her life and at the youthful age of 70 years young, she has taken on the task of educating others about the undeniable benefits of exercise and fitness.

She has successfully set out to accomplish this mission by inspiring and motivating people of all ages through her ageless fitness lifestyle channel on YouTube and providing fitness training sessions with clients in person as well as remotely, but things haven't always been easy for her. Pauline met her husband, John, while working as an international flight attendant. John was one of Nigeria's premier entrepreneurs and intellectuals. He had a vision for his country that would supersede any country in Africa or the world for that matter. Mr. Adeleke was a multi-millionaire a hundred times over and provided a jet setting lifestyle for Pauline and their children with their residents in New York and homes all over. But within seven years, the magical ride would cease with the abrupt and sudden death of Mr. Adeleke, leaving Pauline and her two children financially barren . How did she overcome such a tremendous setback raising two children, ages four and five on her own? Well, I guess you're gonna have to listen to the episode to find out.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
02:42 Pauline’s teenager years
05:58 How she met her husband. (wild story)
16:15 Shattered dreams for Pauline
25:02 What happened to all of the money?
27:08 How she overcame such a tremendous setback
30:44 How did she begin to rebuild her life?
32:52 Doing THIS with her kids outside of school helped them become VERY successful
37:49 How did she handle the stress of being a single parent?
40:11 Did she ever lose faith?
44:32 When did she decide she wanted to pursue a fitness career?
47:31 Longevity tips from Pauline! (She’s 70 years young)
48:33 How to escape the victim mindset?
52:26 What’s next for Pauline?!

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Liz Plosser On Diet Culture, Advice for Consuming Content & The Secret To a Great Morning Routine Sep 01, 2022

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Todays guest is Liz Plosser. Liz is the Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health, where she oversees the brand across its print and digital platforms and various brand extensions, reaching an audience of 47+ million women monthly.

Liz has been in the wellness industry for more than 18 years, previously overseeing digital strategy as SVP of Content at Well+Good, and prior to that, serving as the Senior Director of Content & Communications at SoulCycle. She is the former Deputy Editor of SELF, and before that she helped earn Cosmopolitan its first-ever national magazine award at the helm of the global brand’s health coverage. Liz was also the Editorial Director of CosmoBody, an on-demand subscription fitness channel.

Her first book, Own Your Morning, was released by Hearst Home in September 2021 was released in paperback a few weeks ago.

We discuss the current diet culture that exists as well as the current media landscape regarding it and how we can do better to improve both. Liz shares how she manages to keep readers engaged while staying to true to the integrity of the Womens Health brand and what specific type of stories really inspire her. She gives some solid advice for readers consuming content and also shares the secret to a great morning routine, how to get back on track after falling off and more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:55 Liz’s opinion of the current “women’s health” media landscape
05:49 Headlines vs. integrity
10:51 Liz’s advice for those reading health publications
19:44 How can we improve diet culture and messaging?
29:43 What types of stories inspire Liz?
33:25 Does Liz plan to cover more topics on mental health/addiction?
36:07 Dealing with comparison
38:49 Liz’s morning routine
42:51 Getting back into a routine after falling off track

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From ADDICT to RUNNING MAN to PRISON WARRIOR: The Story of Charlie Engle Aug 29, 2022

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Today's guest is Charlie Engle. Charlie is one of the premier adventure athletes in the world today. He’s run across more than 40 countries but by far his most important accomplishment is his 30 years of clean and sober living. His best selling book Running Man, was published by Simon and Schuster in 2016. Charlie’s record setting run across the Sahara Desert led to the creation of H2O Africa, which is known today as Water.org, cofounded by Matt Damon.

Charlie has been a featured speaker at the United Nations, at NATO Headquarters in Belgium and on board the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. He regularly trains Fortune 500 companies in strategies for resilience and addressing mental health issues.

We discuss Charlies riveting addiction journey from start to finish, how he used running to save his life, why he went to federal prison after years of sobriety, how he improved his life during his incarceration and more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:55 Where did Charlie’s addiction story begin?
06:59 Was he using to numb pain?
10:02 Why some people can’t handle “college life”
14:36 This is when his addiction took a turn for the worst
19:02 Charlie’s rock bottom moment (police/bullet holes)
22:46 How running saved his life!
28:30 Did his relationship with running become unhealthy?
34:47 Why did he go to prison after years of sobriety?
41:52 How did he improve his self worth in prison & make most of his time?

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Alison Faulkner On How To Rebuild Your Self Confidence & Your Life After Everything Falls Apart Aug 25, 2022

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Today's guest is Allison Faulkner. Allison is a branding and events expert and host of the podcast “Awesome with Allison,” which is a top 100 health and wellness podcast. She's a consultant for fortune 500 companies, a writer, speaker, and self-proclaimed nonsense, dancer and CEO of “Allison's brand school,” where she partners with companies like Microsoft and Alaska airlines among others. She is also obsessed with her kids, husband, family, and friends, and the occasion for today's chat is her new book. “You're already awesome,” which I thoroughly enjoyed and I think you will too.

We discuss what seperates her new book from the rest of the "self help" books that exist and how to take action after reading a book like hers or listening to a podcast like this. We also chat about how to rebuild your self confidence (and your life) after everything falls apart and how to have a healthy relationship with validation and more!

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:57 What makes her “self help” book different?
06:18 How to take action on what you learn from a book or podcast
13:35 Which “shift” in her life was the most challenging to make?
19:51 How to develop confidence when your life falls apart
26:05 Small steps she took rebuild her life and not give up
35:56 How to have a healthy relationship with validation
43:12 How she is dealing with uncertainty

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Dr. Megan Rossi On Science Based Tools To Improve Digestion & Gut Health & Reduce Stress Aug 22, 2022

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Today's guest is Dr Megan Rossi. Dr. Rossi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health from the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland, Australia. Megan’s PhD was recognized for its contribution to science receiving the Dean’s Award for excellence. Megan leads research at King’s College London investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including pre- & probiotics, dietary fibres, the low FODMAP diet and food additives. Megan was the recipient of the 2017 British Medical Journal Open Gastroenterology prize ‘Best clinical science abstract for oral presentation’ and the British Nutrition Foundation ‘Drummond Pump Priming Award’. Megan is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland, Australia.

We talk about common myths around gut health and what information is actually true. Megan reveals what the role(s) of the gut microbiome and dietary fiber are and why they are so important for your health. We discuss simple ways to eat more plants and which foods are the best to start eating right now. Megan shares steps you can take to improve digestion, why she doesn’t recommend going 100% vegan, her thoughts on probiotics and more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
02:28 3 Facts and 3 Myths about gut health
05:43 What does our gut microbiome actually do and why is it important?
10:01 A deep dive on all things dietary fiber
13:51 Simple ways to eat more plants
17:41 Eat more of THESE foods
20:47 Steps to improve digestion
28:52 Why she doesn’t recommend eating 100% vegan?
31:02 Getting protein from plants
33:18 Should you take a probiotic?
36:25 Megan’s thoughts on fermented foods/kombucha

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Daniel Pink On The Power Of Regret: Make Peace with Your Past & Overcome Failure Aug 18, 2022

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Today's guest is Daniel Pink. Daniel is the author of five New York Times Best sellers, including his latest, “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.” His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world.

We talk about how regret is actually a GOOD THING and why it is a catalyst for personal growth. Dan reveals his biggest regret in life and the three step process you must take to help use regret to your advantage. We talk about how we’ve been lied to and why we need negative emotions for survival. Our discussion gets into how to prevent future regrets, dealing with failure and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:30 Powerful decision making technique
03:22 Dan’s biggest regret
07:48 Take THESE 3 Steps to use regret to help you grow
13:10 You’ve been lied to!
15:10 Why we need negative emotions
19:18 How do you deal with YEARS of mistakes?
22:48 How to prevent “future regrets”
28:03 Olympians felt better placing 3rd over 2nd?!
31:13 How to create a “failure resume” (and why it’s so transformative)
33:00 What do most people regret later in life?
35:41 What future regret is Dan currently working to prevent?

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Jenna Willis On Why She Ditched Acting For Fitness & How To Survive a Breakup Aug 15, 2022

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Today's guest is my good friend, Jenna Willis, and Jenna and I met several years ago working out together at Gabby Reece's house. She's also a colleague and a trainer! Jenna's complete mind-body approach to wellness as well as her results have gained her a reputation as one of the hottest rising celebrity trainers.

Her impressive client roster includes YouTube sensation Liza Koshy, reality Queen Lala Kent, and pop music icon, Camila Cabello to name a few. In an industry obsessed with perfection, Jenna embraces the awkward, allowing those she trains to focus on enjoying working out rather than stressing about it as a former division one volleyball Jenna uses her background in fitness and uplifting teamwork mentality to help both herself and her clients cope with anxiety and gain peace of mind. I think you guys are gonna enjoy this conversation a lot. It's a little different as we engage in a friendly dialogue and talk about the SUPER awkward moment in how we met.

We not only talk about how we met, we unpack Jenna's story and chat about her acting career, her battles with panic attacks and anxiety and how different breakups have made her stronger. She shares why fitness has been a major coping strategy and how that led to her decision to ditch acting and go "all in" on being a trainer. Jenna also reveals the wild story of how she landed a role on Vanderpump Rules and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:30 We met working out with Gabby Reece!
04:25 Unpacking a humbling experience (and how I STRUGGLED)
09:52 Has Jenna always embraced challenges?
11:28 Where would she be without fitness?
14:15 Using fitness to cope with anxiety and panic
17:53 Jenna opens up about a traumatic breakup
22:26 Fitness helps - but it can’t be the only coping strategy
24:06 Moving on after multiple bad breakups
27:56 When did she start acting (and why)
31:51 Overlooked challenges in entertainment industry
33:10 Jenna was on Vanderpump! (crazy story)
37:58 Does she compare herself to Lala and Katie (her close friends)
41:56 Ditching acting for fitness (and how she maintained friendships)
44:21 How she thrives in an industry that is competitive (training celebs)
49:25 Finding real friends in LA
54:44 Her current relationship with fear & anxiety
57:29 Healing from a recent relationship
1:08:47 How to stay on track with your health when busy!

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Wade Lightheart On Transforming Pain Into Purpose & 3 Spiritual Principles To Live By Aug 11, 2022

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Today's guest is health and nutrition expert. Wade Lightheart. Wade is also the co-founder and president of Bioptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company, and also serves as an advisor to the American anti-cancer Institute. Wade is a three time Canadian national all natural body building champion and competed as a drug free vegetarian in the Mr. Universe contest. He is also someone that has had many setbacks in his life and thus possesses an immense amount of wisdom as well as many life lessons that he is here to share today.

We talk about how has sister’s death kickstarted his own health journey and how he stayed disciplined during such intense emotional pain and trauma. Wade reveals what led to his battle with addiction and 3 spiritual principles that changed his life. We also get into why he shifted to his focus from bodybuilding to longevity and more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:30 How his sister’s death inspired his own health journey
08:35 Staying disciplined under intense emotional trauma
14:57 Wade’s battle with addiction
23:43 Unpacking the root cause of his addiction
27:32 Three spiritual principles that will change your life
32:52 Shifting his focus from aesthetics to longevity
37:00 Biggest mistakes he’s made when trying to improve his health
31:45 Supplements don’t matter until THIS happens!
46:00 Can digestive enzyme supplements help?
54:10 How to get a FREE bottle of digestive enzymes!

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Dr. Anna Lembke On How To Control Impulsive Behavior & Manage Dopamine Effectively Aug 08, 2022

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Today's guest is one of the world's leading experts in the neuroscience of addiction and recovery, and has been one of the most popular guests on the podcast. Anna Lemke MD joins me today for round two. Anna is chief of the Stanford medicine, dual diagnosis clinic, and professor and medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford university's school of medicine.

Dr. Lembke has testified before Congress and consulted with governors and senators from Kentucky to Missouri to Nevada. You may also recognize her from her appearance on the hit Netflix movie, “The Social Dilemma.” Aside from this. Anna has also written two books, “Drug Dealer MD,” and her latest book, the New York times bestseller “Dopamine nation.”

We talk about what dopamine is and why it’s so important. Anna explains the neuroscience of dopamine, when it’s used and why it goes hand in hand with addiction. She also reveals how to change your brain, stop impulsive behavior and have a healthy relationship with dopamine and more!

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:30 What is dopamine and why is it so important?
05:32 Dopamine explained with real life examples (specifically addiction)
11:20 How to CHANGE your brain!
17:33 What causes depression and why “quick fixes” make things worse
21:24 How to STOP impulsive behavior
24:17 How to know if you have an unhealthy relationship with dopamine?
27:53 Does social media have the same impact on your brain as drugs?
31:45 How social media changes your brain and cleads to other addictions
34:17 What role does stress play?
35:47: THIS might explained why you can’t pay attention
40:20 Tools for retraining your brain to be more focused

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