GYO E412: What We All Need to Know About Lyme Disease with Fred Diamond
On the surface, today's topic might not seem relevant to you -- unless your life has personally been touched by Lyme Disease. Yet this episode holds potential lessons about resilience, awareness, the health care system, alternative health modalities, and generally taking control of one's health. Lyme Disease is an often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed chronic illness that has impacted many lives and, in the process, has often triggered some profound journeys of self-growth and transformation.
In this episode, I'll be talking with Fred Diamond, who became an expert in Lyme Disease not because of his medical training or because he got bit by the tick, but because he stepped into the role of caregiver to a loved one with Lyme Disease.
Fred is the author of the book "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know." He is also a contributor to LymeDisease.org. In his "day job," Fred is co-founder of the Institute for Excellence in Sales, or IES. He's also authored the book "Insights for Sales Game Changers" and hosts the award-winning Sales Game Changers Podcast.
We touched on some great topics, including gratitude, yoga, keto, crowd curing, the Rife machine, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. So I hope I've convinced you that this episode will be time well-spent. So now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/all-about-lyme-disease-with-fred-diamond/
GYO E411: Bending Time with Ray Brehm
When I met today's guest, Ray Brehm, in a Zoom breakout room at a monthly joint venture mastermind meeting, instead of talking shop about Internet marketing, we jumped right into spiritual topics, which, if you know me at all, you know that's my jam! Ray shared with me the most incredible story of how he was able to send his eight-year-old self a message from the future. It was like a life preserver at exactly the right moment he needed it most. Of course, this presents a time paradox, which necessitates a willing suspension of disbelief. But I love this stuff! My mind was blown, and I knew I needed to have him on this show.
Ray Brehm is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and entrepreneur. His books include The Success Code, The Intuition Code, The Author Startup, and Coaching Inc. Ray helps entrepreneurs build their platforms via books and virtual summits. He is a member of the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors and The National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers. He has been featured on CNN, CNBC, FOX News and USA Today.
I'm so excited for you to hear Ray's incredible story! So without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/bending-time-with-ray-brehm/
MS E410: Spiral Dynamics with Natasha Todorovic-Cowan
If you've been listening to my show for any length of time, you probably know that I'm a huge proponent of personality assessments: Kolbe, PRINT, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, DISC, you name it, I've probably tried it, and I've figured out how to leverage the findings in my life and business. One assessment tool that I became aware of from Tony Robbins seminars a decade ago was Spiral Dynamics. Tony loves Spiral Dynamics and incorporates it into his Date with Destiny program. Spiral Dynamics is based on the theories, models, and work of Dr. Graves back in the 1950s. And now you're about to deep dive into Spiral Dynamics with one of its top experts alive today.
Natasha Todorovic-Cowan is the CEO and co-founder of the National Values-Center Consulting (and owner of Spiral Dynamics brand). Whether your challenges are resistance to change, cultures in conflict, strategic partnerships, dysfunctional teams, or strategic change implementation, Natasha's experience includes unraveling the people side of organizational challenges from the C-suite to the shop floor using a proven human systems approach, which you're about to hear all about!
And now, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/spiral-dynamics-with-natasha-todorovic-cowan/
GYO E409: Clarify Your Purpose with Craig Filek
Your purpose gives you direction, motivation, and drive. Without a clear purpose, you're rudderless and directed by the priorities of others or by whichever crisis is front and center. Prior to working with today's guest, Craig Filek, I thought I was pretty clear on why I'm here on this planet. Nonetheless, by going through Craig's process, called Purpose Mapping, I gained so much more clarity about my purpose, that I incorporated the 1-page Purpose Map he designed for me into my morning ritual that I do every day. It's that powerful! The map identified my purpose in a powerful, succinct way and my essence, strengths, shadow, and downfall, among other things.
Craig Filek is the creator of Purpose Mapping, through which he guides smart, successful "misfits" in transition to clarify their purpose and create a path that lights them up. Craig's work is focused on igniting the genius of teams as a competitive advantage. Billionaires, executives, founders & innovative teams around the world seek Craig's guidance when making life-changing decisions.
If you're a fan of personality profiling tools, shadow work, getting into flow, knowing your why, or all of the above, then stick around for this value-packed, transformative episode!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/clarify-your-purpose-with-craig-filek/
GYO E408: Waking the Sleeping Giant with Brian Bogert
There is a sleeping giant in every human. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends, by helping individuals grab just what's out of their grasp, is my guest Brian Bogert's purpose in this life. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to do; he starts inside with who you are. In a disconnected world, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves.
Brian is a performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader. At age 7, Brian had his left arm torn off. His journey of physical and psychological healing has been nothing short of miraculous. Brian is an inspiration, and I'm confident you're going to be blown away by him and by what he has to say today.
And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/waking-the-sleeping-giant-with-brian-bogert/
GYO E407: How to and How NOT to Educate Your Children with Mary Resenbeck
If you believe kids are our future, then you’ll want to listen to this episode in its entirety.
Mary Resenbeck is the author of Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, which lays out for parents an individualized, personalized, maverick approach to homeschooling children successfully. Mary is an experienced Montessori classroom teacher, theater instructor, educational manager, and a veteran homeschooling mom of three.
In this episode, we discuss what traditional schooling doesn’t teach, to the detriment of our kids. We compare and contrast different forms of alternative education and after-school enrichment. Mary unpacks the dos and don’ts of an effective curriculum. She shares the benefits of immersive learning through historically accurate theater. And so much more.
Mary’s a true expert, and you’re going to learn a ton about how to inspire and educate your kids – whether or not you want to homeschool them – so they become well-adapted, happy, high-performing adults. And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/how-to-educate-your-children-with-mary-resenbeck/
GYO E406: Nothing Short of Miraculous with Colette Baron-Reid
Certain interviews really stand out for me as deep, meaningful, powerful conversations -- and this is one of them. If you're open to taking a mind-bending, reality-bending trip for the next hour, then you're going to be blown away by my next guest, her story, and her insights.
Colette Baron-Reid is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, speaker, educator, and personal transformation expert. Her books include The Map, Uncharted, Messages from Spirit, and Remembering the Future. Colette has over 30 years of experience on global stages, television, film, and radio. She hosts "INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE", a podcast series that uncovers personal stories of spiritual awakening and transformation.
In this episode, Colette shares her incredible story. How she made it out alive is nothing short of miraculous. We discuss various types of psychic abilities and phenomena. We cover such diverse topics as Atlantis, UFOs, quantum physics, synchronicity, simulation theory, multiple timelines, the multiverse, and much more. It's a wild ride, so buckle up!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/nothing-short-of-miraculous-with-colette-baron-reid/
GYO E405: From Prison to Purpose with Andre Norman
We are not a product of our upbringing. We are all pure and beautiful souls who are equally important, regardless of whether we lost our way or not. And yes, that even includes those serving time in prison. We are about to hear from someone who went to hell and back.
Andre Norman's challenging childhood led him to be sentenced to over 100 years in prison. While in solitary confinement, Andre had an "epiphany" and decided to turn his life around. After serving 14 years in prison, he is now known to many as an "Ambassador Of Hope." That also is the title of his book. Andre travels around the world, serving as a mentor for those in need, including addicts, convicts, and troubled teens.
I'm sure you're going to be greatly inspired by this episode. And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/from-prison-to-purpose-with-andre-norman/
GYO E404: Battling Fear and Overcoming It with Akshay Nanavati
Hardships, tragedy, skirting death -- they are all part of life. But who goes out seeking the edge of the abyss? Well, that's where our guest, Akshay Nanavati, loves to hang out. As I record this intro, Akshay is at the North Pole in extreme, life-threatening conditions, by his choice, of course. This is his way of exploring and conquering fear.
Akshay is a Marine war Veteran who overcame PTSD, depression and addiction. Since then, he has built a global business, spent ten days in darkness, explored the most hostile environments on the planet, and wrote a book called Fearvana.
In this episode, Akshay shares his incredible story and the lessons he's learned so far. His courage, vulnerability, and transparency are impressive, to say the least. I'm sure you'll get a ton out of this episode.
And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/battling-fear-and-overcoming-it-with-akshay-nanavati/
GYO E402: Optimize Emotional Intelligence with Phil Johnson
There’s an old Zen saying, “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” That is to say; you’re still having a human experience even after you realize you’re not just a human being but a spiritual being. Spiritual Beings still have to show up for work, pay bills and shop for groceries. But while doing these things and more, you can expand your awareness by being more self-reflective, present, and emotionally intelligent when interacting with others.
For the past 21 years, Phil Johnson has been dedicated to helping executives and organizations bet on themselves by developing their emotional intelligence. Phil’s Master of Business Leadership Program offers the potential for an extraordinary life filled with exponential impact and success rather than a conventional level of success.
In this episode, Phil and I speak about emotional intelligence, its meaning, why you need it, examples of it, and how to bolster it. Phil shares how to focus on the present moment because the present moment is all you have and the only time to take action. We also discussed authentic listening and how to practice it without judgment or defensiveness.
Get ready to unlock new levels of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence, for that matter. And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/optimize-emotional-intelligence-with-phil-johnson/
GYO E403: Awaken Your Intuition with Echo Bodine
One of my favorite books about receiving guidance from above is A Still, Small Voice: A Psychic's Guide to Awakening Intuition. It's by our guest today, Echo Bodine.
Echo is known internationally for her work as a spiritual healer and writer. She's appeared on numerous national television shows, including Sally Jesse Raphael and NBC's Later Today. She's the author of Hands That Heal, Echoes of the Soul, The Gift, Little Book of Ghost Stories, and A Still, Small Voice.
In this episode, we're going deep into intuition, what it is and how it works. We differentiate what it is to be psychic versus intuitive. Echo also explains how she sends healing to someone and shares some wild stories of healing people and working with disembodied spirits.
Get ready for a fascinating journey into the unseen world. And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/awaken-your-intuition-with-echo-bodine/
GYO E401: Inspiring Kids through Music with Dennis Scott
From Nashville to Elmopalooza, my guest on today’s show followed his passion through some interesting and incredible twists and turns.
Two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer/writer/performer Dennis Scott has left no corner of the children’s music industry unexplored. His songs have been performed by such diverse artists as Ben Vereen, Faith Hill, Ray Charles, CeCe Winans, Donna Summer, and Charlie Daniels Band, to name a few. In this episode, Dennis talks about performing in a Broadway show at age 7, where his love of music began. His first foray into the music world was writing a novelty song called Captain Kirk’s Disco Trek (I really need to get my hands on a copy of this, by the way!). From there the twists and turns began, and it’s so great hearing how he was able to lean into his passion, faking it until he made it in a few jobs, and finding out he was able to make a really great living doing something he loves. If you live the creative life, or you’re tempted to follow your passion to see where it might lead, this is an inspirational and delightful talk.
So, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/inspiring-kids-through-music-with-dennis-scott/
GYO E400: Modern-Day Mysticism with Rabbi Chaim Miller
We’ve hit a milestone in the evolution of this podcast. Episode #400. With an average episode length of 1 hour, that equates to 400 hours of content, which, if you figure a typical work week of 40 hours, that’s 10 weeks, full-time, if you’re a newbie listener, to get fully caught up.
For a milestone episode like this one, I handpicked my favorite recent unaired interview. That’s not as easy as it might sound, because I had 32 unaired interviews to choose from. Yeah, I got a little ahead of myself!
I hope you’re ready for some deep esoteric wisdom that is as universally applicable as universal laws.
Jewish spirituality is way underrated. It's something that all the Abrahamic religions have in common, though they don't necessarily teach it.
I’m honored to have Rabbi Chaim Miller here with us to talk about mysticism, Kabbalah, Hasidism, and various secrets hidden within old sacred texts. Rabbi Chaim is the bestselling author of thirteen books on Jewish spirituality, including The Practical Tanya, which I have been joyfully pouring over.
In this episode, we dive straight away into reincarnation, which is an accepted fact in Judaism. We discuss how imprints of unresolved past-life trauma can resurface in the current lifetime, and even how scars and birthmarks can potentially represent past life wounding. Rabbi Chaim touches on the depth and breadth that is Torah study. He describes two kinds of prayer, explains how everything is of God and thus has consciousness, and so much more! I absolutely love this episode and I hope you do too!
So, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/modern-day-mysticism-with-rabbi-chaim-miller/
GYO E398: Near-Death Life Lessons with Dr. Eben Alexander
We’ve all seen those scenes in Hollywood movies where a character is dying and their whole life flashes before them.
Well, my guest today is here to tell you that that is not merely the stuff of sci-fi movies, that stuff is real. In November 2008, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander lapsed into a coma after suffering from a disease so lethal that only 1 in 10,000,000 survive. After the week-long coma, he experienced a transcendental near-death experience that completely transformed his worldview. Eben’s the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe.
In today’s episode, I ask Eben about that “life review” that happened to him. He explains it as a personal revelation — a God's-eye point of view that helped him understand how we're truly all in this together. We discuss how it’s possible to recover memories of our past lives through modalities like binaural beats and hypnotic regression. If you’re intrigued by the idea of how we can access this primordial mind to recover memories that can help us to more deeply define our role as souls in this lifetime, this is a riveting episode.
So, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/near-death-life-lessons-with-dr-eben-alexander/
GYO E396: Open Your Mind to a Higher Reality with Gregory Wendt
My guest today has said that his aim is to carry his passion for personal development and human evolution into every moment with every relationship. Gregory Wendt is a sustainable wealth manager and strategist for impact investing. His philosophy and his work to create an economy of mutual blessings really resonates with me.
In this episode, Gregory talks about his early influences growing up as a divorced kid in the 70s when his mother was discovering est (the predecessor of Landmark Forum), yoga, and meditation. An early childhood experience of going to see Carl Sagan speak opened up his mind to the practice of changing your consciousness and your perspective of reality. It was then that Gregory’s fascination with the expression of the intelligence of the cosmos began.
We get into a high-level discussion about how Gregory has managed to leverage his receptivity to higher dimensions for varied purposes, including regenerative economic development, finance, portfolio management, economic strategy, business innovation, and responsible investing. If you’re excited to take a deep dive into how it’s possible to reveal light in every aspect of your personal and professional life, then stay tuned! And now, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/open-your-mind-to-a-higher-reality-with-gregory-wendt/
GYO E395: Where Longevity and Multidimensionality Meet with Teri Cochrane
What we see and experience in life is just 1% of reality. How can we uncover the truth and tap into our full potential?
My guest on this show is Teri Cochrane. She is the founder of the Global Sustainable Health Institute® and an international thought leader in longevity. Through her decades of clinical work, she has developed The Cochrane Method®, a future-facing, multisystem health and longevity model.
In this episode, Teri talks about her journey in finding a cure for her son's ailment, and how she was able to turn her greatest challenges into gifts that led her to work in the energy, longevity, and biohacking fields. She talks about the foods that were essentially poisoning her young son, and how that shocking epiphany drove her to delve into deep research in the fields of functional medicine, functional nutrition, bioenergetics, biochemistry, and quantum physics. She shared how her work led to the inspiration for her new book, The Wildatarian Diet: Living As Nature Intended. If you’re at all curious about how it is possible to tap into the multidimensional version of yourself, this is a powerful must-listen episode.
So, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/where-longevity-and-multidimensionality-meet-with-teri-cochrane/
GYO E393: Turning Impossible Dreams into Reality with Mark Rocket
When you think big, beyond your human limitations, beyond this planet, the possibilities for living an extraordinary life are limitless.
If you’re a frequent listener of this podcast as well as my other show, MarketingSpeak, you know that one of the themes that runs throughout both shows is infusing business with a higher awareness. My guest on today’s show is a remarkable entrepreneur and citizen of the world who has turned his lifelong passion for space exploration into a world-changing business. Mark Rocket — yes, that is his name, not originally though — is an internet and aerospace entrepreneur. Mark is the CEO of Kea Aerospace, a New Zealand-based company working on building a fleet of solar-powered aircraft flying in the stratosphere.
In this episode, Mark shares how he transitioned from being an SEO guy to an aerospace entrepreneur. He explains how Kea Aerospace came to fruition and talks about the two main goals the company upholds. We touch on the many ways we can all be better citizens by listening to each other and working together to solve the issues we’re all facing. If you get excited about pushing boundaries to effect change, this is an eye-opening episode.
So, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/turning-impossible-dreams-into-reality-with-mark-rocket/
GYO E391: Design Your Best Health Regimen with Dr. Molly Maloof
What are the secrets to improved health, happiness, and longevity? This is the quest my guest today has taken up.
Dr. Molly Maloof is a leading biohacker and physician who provides health optimization and personalized medicine to high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. For three years, she taught a pioneering course on healthspan in the Wellness Department of the medical school at Stanford University before launching her own company. Her brand new, highly-acclaimed book, The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever is an excellent biohacking resource, particularly for women.
In today’s episode, we talk about Dr. Molly’s holistic health philosophy, which incorporates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. We discuss the concept that optimal health is not a destination, but a continuous process of active participation in a goal-orientated wellness lifestyle. We touch on the importance of social connection, and how one of the biggest tragedies of the pandemic was the isolation people experienced when they were social distancing. Today’s episode is a powerful must-listen for anyone who is curious about cracking the code to better health and wellness.
So, without any further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/design-your-best-health-regimen-with-dr-molly-maloof/
GYO E390: How to Overcome the Most Harrowing Challenges with Amberly Lago
Gratitude is alchemy. It changes what you can’t do into what you can do, and what you don’t have into what you do have. Everything we are doing — our thoughts, habits, and choices — is either moving us closer or further away from our goal.
These are wise words from my guest today, who has lived through incredible, seemingly insurmountable challenges (which I’m not going to spill the beans on until we get into the actual interview). Amberly Lago is a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of True Grit and Grace and the founder of UNSTOPPABLE Life Mastermind. Amberly was featured on NBC’s The Today Show to talk about her incredible journey and how she has relied on a resilient mindset as the key asset to thriving, despite all the obstacles life has thrown her way.
In today’s episode, Amberly shares some of her experiences and we talk about how to find the gifts, find the lessons, and embrace life — imperfections and all — in order to appreciate every step of the journey. This is an incredibly powerful and insightful episode that I know you’re going to find so inspiring.
So now, without further ado, on with the show!
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For transcript, actionable checklist, and links and resources, head on over to the episode show notes: https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/how-to-overcome-the-most-harrowing-challenges-with-amberly-lago/
