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Stress is one of the biggest root causes of most illnesses and struggles in one's life. While going through stress in life is inevitable, Barry Shore says one good way to fight it is to SMILE. Before you jump to conclusions and wonder what good just smiling can do, you should know that SMILE is actually an acronym that means "Seeing Miracles In Life Every Day." Barry is a mental wellness activist, change-maker, life transformer, and the Ambassador of JOY, aka Journey of You. He was completely paralyzed overnight from a rare disease and went on to build a system to enable people to live in JOY daily. In this episode, we talk about the implications of living a life full of exuberance and positivity. Though not it's not easy, we believe it's the best and only way to live and stay optimized. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/372.

Like art, writing aims to express, inspire, and even educate. It's honest work that can touch and even save people's lives. However, pouring your heart out through writing can be quite challenging, especially when writing a book. Lisa is the founder of Bookflow, a tool that helps writers stay organized and motivated as they power through long-form projects. She has authored over 20 novels, was an editor at HarperCollins and Disney Press, and was a former MFA-level writing instructor. Lisa is passionate about storytelling's ability to empower readers and writers and knows what it takes to get to The End. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/371.

Neurodiversity encapsulates the idea that we experience and interact with the world differently. There is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving. Therefore, being neurodivergent is not a disability. According to my guest, Dr. Ned Hallowell, to call it a disorder is a huge mistake. It's a trait that, if managed well, becomes a superpower. In this episode, Dr. Ned describes ADHD as having a brain with a Ferrari engine and bicycle brakes. Although it's tricky to navigate and maneuver, modern psychiatry and medicine have opened new and better ways for neurodivergent people to deal with their daily lives more easily. Dr. Ned and I talked more in detail about neurodiversity, ADHD vs. ADD, dyslexia and the best approaches for parents and diagnosed individuals. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/370.

In my conversation with CK Lin on The NobleWarrior Podcast, I talked about why habit changes don't work - but identity shifts do. I also talked about how to step into the vortex and manifest your desired life, the difference between 1% reality and 99% reality, what is permanent awakening, and much more. I also shared my journey from skepticism to spirituality. In addition, I talked about the masterminds that offered the biggest shifts in my life, relationships and business. I hope this interview will motivate you to start your transformation journey and see how the universe works miracles in everyone's life! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/369.

Artificial Intelligence is quickly evolving along with humanity, and as time goes by, more people realize AI's impact on the world. As this new world continues, what does it have to do with our future? And how will it affect the next generation?   In this episode, Dr. Ben Goertzel and I dive deep into the intricacies and possibilities of machine learning and the urgent need for more humans to understand its concept, so we can all work together for a better, more advanced world.  Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/368.

Today I am joined by a deep thinker who has shared so much of his light with the world. Dr. John Demartini is a world-renowned human behavior specialist, philosopher, international speaker, best-selling author, and founder of The Demartini Method. In this episode, Dr. John and I talk about how knowledge can interfere with wisdom, how to balance eastern spiritual practice with modern living, how we can combine material and spiritual pursuits harmoniously, and more. This conversation aims to inspire anyone to believe nothing is random. So if you happen to stumble upon today's episode, it's no coincidence that you're here. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/367.

It's great to have a fun, engaging and entertaining conversation with my friend, Jonathan Levi, on the Superhuman Academy podcast. In this episode, I share my incredible personal transformational story - from having a skeptic mindset to completely transforming every area of my life. Jonathan and I talk about personal growth as a field, tips to spark your own transformation, how to move past skepticism into awareness and openness, and believing in the Higher Power. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/366.

No one wants to undergo a near-death experience to realize it's time to change their life. And hopefully, you won’t have to. Whether you're aiming to resolve personal trauma, improve your career, overcome addiction, or become a better version of yourself, you have the power to make drastic changes in as little as 18 days. According to my guest, Mas Sajady, this is what Xponential Intelligence is all about. Mas is known as a teacher's teacher, a mentor's mentor, a leader's leader and an advisor to the 1%. As the founder of Xponential Intelligence, Mas' hyper-Meditation program has proven to help change one’s life in as little as 18 days instead of decades. Mas has an XI podcast with 2 million downloads and 100,000 successful client sessions in the last ten years; he has traveled worldwide and reached over a million people with seemingly miraculous life transformations. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/365.

Today’s episode is a deep dive into sleep, gut health, mental health, chronic fatigue, hormones and metabolism. My guest, Barton Scott, is a biochemist and founder of Upgraded Formulas. Barton developed a test that identifies your deficiencies and shows what your body needs using your hair. In case you didn’t know, blood and urine typically indicate a short-term result, while hair is the best identifier of tissue mineral status and heavy metal toxicity. This important data provides metrics crucial to understanding your baseline health. Learn about this and more when you tune in to Get Yourself Optimized! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/364.

Today's guest is a leading functional medicine expert who started one of the world's first functional medicine telehealth centers. Dr. Will Cole has been named one of the nation's top 50 functional and integrative doctors. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. In today's episode, Dr. Will talks about the difference between functional medicine and biohacking, and the pros and cons of extreme alternative therapies. In addition, he shares his steps in accurately diagnosing his patients so their problems can be dealt with correctly. He also talks about the benefits of celery juicing or green juicing, grounding, red light therapy, infrared saunas, genetics testing, and much more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/363.

It's important to remind ourselves that emotions aren't ever meant to be suppressed. Feel it fully and let it pass through you. My guest believes that emotional stress is the bane of modern living and a global problem, wounding billions of people and affecting countless families. Dr. Sam Qurashi is a writer, entrepreneur, Instagrammer, and YouTuber. He walked away from his medical career because he believed there was a more effective way to help people. We talked more about his journey on this Get Yourself Optimized episode. We also delve into addiction, emotions, triggers, traumas, behaviors, beliefs, and closure. I invite you to tune in and share it with the people you love, as this episode might be extremely helpful for them. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/362.

Many people think that being in a mastermind is just about networking - meeting people to grow and market your business. But it is more than that. It is investing your money, time, energy and focus on growing the different aspects of your life - spiritual, mental, physical, and many more. In this episode on Strategy Sprints™ with Simon Severino, I share all the valuable things that I've received through joining masterminds. I also talk about the following: my personal and spiritual transformation, The Art of SEO, consciousness, friendly universe, synchronicity, and much more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/361.

Is a nagging voice in your head telling you to explore a new path in your business? However, you are afraid to leave your comfort zone and see what's possible for you in this new endeavor. This episode is just for you. My guest, Yanik Silver, knows what it's like to pivot. He went from a big-time internet marketer to a world-changing innovator who fully embraced his woo-woo spiritual side and inner goofball. Yanik redefines business in the 21st century at the intersection of evolutionary growth, impact and fun. He is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise, and the founder of the Maverick Mastermind, a global collective of visionary entrepreneurs making a great difference in the world without taking themselves too seriously. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/360.

Every cellular process in our body is instructed by the 22,000 genes that make up our genetic code. Therefore, our current diet, lifestyle, and environmental choices can increase our chances of health problems based on our unique DNA. I'm excited to have Kashif Khan back on the show (episode 314). Kashif is the CEO of the world's leading functional genomics researcher, The DNA Company. Having conducted the world's largest study of its kind, Kashif's team clinically reviewed 6000 patients through a genomic lens to understand why we get chronic diseases. This took genetic insights from probability to certainty allowing patients to reverse and prevent chronic disease by understanding the impact of their environment, nutrition and lifestyle choices on suboptimal genetic pathways. Tune in!The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/359.

According to my guest, many entrepreneurs are not good at storytelling and cannot encompass all the struggles that happened in their journey to success. People only see the success part and think that everything was achieved easily. They did not see these successful entrepreneurs' sacrifices, rejections, and hard work. Wendy O's accomplishments as a person and an entrepreneur are a testimony to the many struggles to overcome to be on the top. Wendy is also known as CryptoWendyO. She became interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain in 2017. Before that, she worked in healthcare and a large infectious disease company. Since the summer of 2018, she has been involved in the cryptocurrency space full-time while finishing a degree in business and marketing. In addition, she hosts The O Show, which documents her journey in crypto. In just a few short years, she's become the largest female voice in the space, with millions of monthly views across multiple channels. Her focus is transparent marketing and media solut

I want to share this amazing conversation with my wife, Orion, on her show, The Stellar Life podcast. If you're interested in knowing about my spiritual journey, this episode is where I shared my remarkable transformation when I let go of fear and awakened my spiritual side. I talked about the event that woke me up, how I went from an agnostic to highly spiritual, and my advice on how you can start your transformation journey. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/3-A.

Today, my guest believes everyone deserves to feel heard, understood and valued. He loves having awesome conversations with people that build connections - connections that are meaningful and form understanding for both parties. Brian Miller is a magician turned author and speaker on human connection. He helps thought leaders get "TED-Ready" in his high-level speaking program, Conquer the Red Dot. His TEDx talk, "How to Magically Connect with Anyone," was viewed 3.5 million times, making him the go-to expert in his field overnight. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/357.

My guest, Joe McQuillen, experienced a devastating loss when his son, Christopher, died in a drowning accident. Unwilling to accept a world devoid of his beloved son, Joe began to research the metaphysical and seek the answer to the question, "What happens next?" He wrote his first book, My Search for Christopher on the Other Side, which tells the story of the journey of discovery. Then, his second book, We're Not Done Yet Pop: My Lessons from the Other Side, takes his audience to the next level of discovery and awakening. In this episode, Joe shares his story of how losing his son, Christopher, in a tragic accident made him research and believe in the afterlife and how he started to connect with his son from the other side. He also talks about how he connected with God after the tragedy, how his spiritual journey began to unfold, and how he turned his heartbreak into a narrative that will bring comfort and hope to all that hear his message. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to t

Respect! Consent! These words are very important but don't get enough attention in the media. My guest's mission in life is to end sexual violence. Therefore, it became his advocacy not just to spread awareness but to take action regarding this issue. In this episode, Mike Domitrz talks about he ended up founding The Center for Respect and focusing on the issue of sexual violence. He shares some important data points on sexual assault and some advice for parents on how to teach their children not to be a victim or perpetrators of sexual violence. He also talks about the concept of respect, asking, boundaries, and consent in a relationship so that both partners will feel safe, secure and protected. Aside from sharing his knowledge and understanding of respect and consent, Mike also talks about public speaking and how to be confident and prepared on stage. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/355

It's amazing how the brain works. It's like a sponge; it can learn everything when healthy and not traumatized. But how about children with special needs or those people who are suffering from trauma, pain, and injury? How can they have the breakthrough to do the "impossible"? Anat Baniel is back! She was my guest (episode 198) on this show three years ago, and she's back to share her miraculous stories of people under her care. Anat is a trained clinical psychologist, dancer, and close professional associate of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over a decade. She is also the founder of Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®, a scientifically based methodology with practical tools for waking up the brain, and the author of the bestselling books, Move Into Life and Kids Beyond Limits. In this episode, Anat shares how she was introduced to the study of brains that allowed her to develop Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®. She talks about some amazing case studies of her clients that showed how miracles can happen everyday.