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Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, Dr. Uran Berisha, firmly believes that treating pain without having a holistic picture of where the pain comes from is pointless. Dr. Berisha is a dynamic personality and a medical pioneer who has devoted his life to understanding pain and changing people's lives with the cutting-edge technology he’s developed. He has a mission to help one million people reduce pain by 75% before December 31st, 2022. Ever since we first met at the Genius Network, I have been impressed at what he does and his genuine passion for doing it. Tune in for a highly informative podcast on preventing and treating chronic pain. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/275

COVID-19 has taught us many lessons. Among the long list of items is how vital Vitamin D is in sparring with, and even curing oneself of, the notorious disease. Did you know that about 90% of the US is Vitamin D deficient? In today's episode, Dr. Joseph Mercola joins me for an hour filled with valuable information on stopping Covid and ultimately leading a healthy life. Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. He is an osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health. His primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/274

Selling and speaking often go hand in hand. Now that things have changed, and live events are still canceled over the next several months, how does an entrepreneur who relies on this industry pivot? In today's Get Yourself Optimized interview, Don Hutson joins me to shed some light on the topic. Don is on the founding board and former President of the National Speakers Association. He's also a bestselling author who wrote 16 books, and he's a world-renowned public speaker. To learn more about Don's start in the industry, how he worked his way up, and what he's doing these days to deal with the effects of the new normal, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/273

Amid all the uncertainty, it's vital to find ways to help you stay grounded. Whether it's yoga, meditation, or working out, whatever enables you to focus on the good is healthy for you. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how you can create more balance in your life. We usually say 'find' balance or peace, but today's guest, Guru Singh, believes that nothing is lost and everything is right before our eyes. All we have to do is pay closer attention. Guru is a celebrated third-generation yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and musician who gracefully brings ancient spiritual practices and philosophies into the now. I met Guru Singh almost ten years ago at a Tony Robbins event, and I'm excited to talk to him again after such a long time. Tune in for a beautiful conversation about life and beyond. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/272

My guest today, Dr. Greg Wells is a fascinating guy who has written four best-selling books – Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect and Rest, Refocus, Recharge. He’s had a lot of amazing life experiences that have informed his career path, like selling everything he owned and riding his bike across Africa. In this episode, we talk about how this pandemic has forced us to slow down, and how we can use this time to reevaluate our perspective. Tune in for a great episode. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/271

Laura Roeder, today’s Get Yourself Optimized guest, is an excellent example of a modern businesswoman. Laura is a business coach and the founder and CEO of MeetEdgar and Paperbell. MeetEdgar is a social media management app that helps businesses seamlessly run their social media profiles. Paperbell is a CRM software for online coaches. Laura has been on my other podcast, Marketing Speak, where we talked more about social media. But in this episode, she and I take a deep dive into the small business owner’s busy but colorful life. Did I mention she’s also a mom of two? So much business knowledge snippets, advice, and life lessons to be shared. Perfect for anyone who needs that extra push to go after the life of their dreams. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/270

To say that there is no money in the creative industry is quite crass. There are many artists out there who are making a great living and thriving. In this episode, we’re going to rethink the phrase, the starving artist. I’m joined by Jeffrey Madoff,  who is the founder of Madoff Productions. His company produces branded content for major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Radio City Music Hall, Harvard School for Public Health, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to name a few. Jeffrey also wrote the book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. For an inspiring interview to unleash your creative potential and use that talent to make a living, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/269

Sending your message out there in the hopes people will respond positively is nerve-wracking, isn’t it? First of all, how does one create genius marketing campaigns that get people lining up to say, “I want in”? We’re about to find out how with Jeff Hoffman. Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, and Hollywood film producer. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com, and more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/268

We’ve been dealing with the pandemic since March. Ever since then, there’s just too much information about it that’s been published everywhere. Apart from that, news today may be debunked tomorrow. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Lee Weinstein joins me to share some results he’s gathered on masks after months of thorough research and testing. Find out what he’s got to say and if the mask you bought is actually protecting you. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/267  

Success is a combination of being happy and content in business, family, and life. In today’s episode, I’m joined by two esteemed gentlemen, Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm, who share the same values and outlook. Kevin Harrington is one of the original sharks on the Emmy-winning TV show, Shark Tank. He’s been an entrepreneur for over 40 years who’s dubbed as the Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer, Co-Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA), and Co-Founding board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). On the other hand, Mark Timm is a serial entrepreneur and exponential-thinking practitioner for over two decades. He has started more than a dozen companies, several of which have expanded and been sold, and has consequently participated in several equity events. He is currently President of IntegriMedical LLC. If you ever need to hear any business and life advice, then definitely don’t miss out on this episode. So many snippets of wisdom from these two men in just one hour.

Jay Abraham is one of the people I look up to in the industry. Having counseled some of the world’s most successful people such as Tony Robbins, Daymond John, and Ramit Sethi, his wisdom transcends everything. When he talks about marketing, business, and life, you listen. In fact, I highly recommend you take notes, too. I’m so grateful for this interview I had with him a couple of years ago. This episode may be a few years old, but its message speaks louder today. Tune in as we discuss how to become the preeminent expert in your field, the 3 reasons people lose clients, how to multiply your business value, and much more! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/265

Chronic body pain is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Sometimes it's so easy for us to take our able bodies for granted. We never really think about this kind of stuff until someone we know is experiencing it firsthand. On today's episode, Aaron Alexander joins me as we tackle ways to promote optimal physical health. Aaron is a manual therapist, movement coach, author, and host of the Align Podcast, ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Tune in for some tips on how to keep your body healthy and aligned. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/264

Running a successful business is very impressive. It definitely is enough to give you bragging rights. However, what's more important than the wealth or success you've achieved is how much you've grown as a person. My guest today is Aaron Walker. Aaron has been in out and out of business several times. He started making money at age 13 and has been an entrepreneur ever since. Along the way, he's learned a lot from his mistakes and successes. He’s decided to help others in their growth journey. In this inspiring episode, Aaron and I talk about business, life, and personal development. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/263

The only permanent thing in this world is change. However, changing oneself for the better doesn’t happen in a snap. Life is filled with defining moments, twists and turns, and opportunities to step up. And it’s up to you if you want to unlock your highest potential. My guest, Cameron Brown, started a mission in 2010 to use a blend of education and music to help people. He has been doing it for the last ten years. In today’s episode, he and I talk about changing a belief system that’s not working for you so you can be more open to long-lasting change. Tune in. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/262

Today's Get Yourself Optimized Guest, Sachin Patel's philosophy is, "The doctor of the future is the patient." It's such a powerful statement knowing that you have the power to optimize your health. In this episode, Sachin and I talk about how you can be more empowered to keep yourself out of the medical system through education, self-care, and remapping your mindset. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/261 

If you’ve been tuning in to Get Yourself Optimized for quite a while now, you’ll be familiar with some of the more woo-woo topics I like to talk about with guests. Today’s episode with Mark Nelson may be considered woo-woo by many. But, I do believe our consciousness exists beyond our physical bodies. Mark is a psychic medium with clairvoyant, clairaudient, and clairsentient abilities. He has the rare ability to see and hear messages from friends and family who have crossed over to the other side. I invite you to suspend disbelief for this episode, because it can, and may hit home for you, I promise. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/260 

Anger is an emotion we've all felt and dealt with. It's human nature to feel upset if something doesn't sit well with us. This is a normal occurrence we're all bound to experience. What's important is how we deal with anger especially when our spouses, loved ones, or partners are involved. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Harriet Lerner. Harriet is one of our nation's most respected relationship experts. She is the author of numerous scholarly articles on the psychology of women and family relationships and the author of 12 books. Her books include the NY Times bestseller, The Dance of Anger, which has sold over 3 million copies with over 35 foreign editions. Tune in for a conversation filled with valuable relationship advice. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/259 

Public speaking is a huge revenue-generating activity. For me, it drove eight figures over the last 23 years. The one caveat is that for it to be effective it must be done right. Although it’s not wise to go to crowded public places nowadays, this episode still has a ton of skills if you want to become an effective communicator. Advanced presentation coach, Pat Quinn is here to share how to make presentations and speaking easy through clarity and speaking your audiences’ language. He talks about being ordinary, yet extraordinary, and showing your why. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/258 

Today’s Get Yourself Optimized guest, David Henzel, is an inspiring serial entrepreneur. He started a number of successful companies, including MaxCDN, TaskDrive, LTVplus, and UpCoach. His true passion though is to help people, teams, and businesses succeed, which is why he created Managing Happiness. Managing Happiness is a coaching program, but with a twist. It’s a group coaching mastermind that fosters connections and, most importantly, accountability. It helps you zero in on your true passion, core values, your North Star, and stay on your “A-game.” Tune in for some tips on how to optimize your life. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/257 

My guest today, David Wood, has built one of the world’s largest coaching businesses, coaching high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, teams, and even prison inmates, to create amazing results and deep connections…one tough conversation at a time. He acknowledges that confrontations aren’t easy, but they can bring true transformation, breakthroughs in relationships, not to mention tangible results. Things like asking for a raise and finding out your boss is happy to pay you more money can be intimidating. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/256