The Optimal Life

Barry Magliarditi is a spiritual healer and the founder of The Game Changers , a global coaching enterprise that has helped thousands of business owners scale their businesses and find more fulfillment in their lives.  He is also the author of the books, "Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression" and "The Path to Freedom: 9-Steps to Create a Highly Profitable Business that Runs Without You." Connect...

Wale Ogunleye played 11 seasons in the NFL.  After finishing his professional athlete career, he pursued an MBA and is now the Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS, a global financial services company.  Wale seeks to help professional athletes have healthy relationships with their money, while also planning for life after their sports careers are over. Learn more at https://ubs.com/legacy Conne...

Leigh Bodden is a former NFL player who is currently running for Prince George's County Executive in the State of Maryland.  He returned to the podcast to discuss many issues affecting American culture today, including Biden in office, media talking heads, COVID power plays, political hypocrisy, racism, NFL and more. Learn more about Leigh and his mission at https://www.leighboddenforthepeople.com...

Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder and the co-founder of BUBS Naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements that help athletes perform at their best.  The company was named in honor of Sean's best friend, Glen "BUB" Doherty, one of the Navy Seals killed in Benghazi on 9-11-2012.  BUBS Naturals donates 10% of all profits to charities that support veterans. Lear...

Dr. Tenesha Wards is an expert on Lyme Disease and the founder of Infinity Wellness Center , a functional medicine practice whose holistic approach has helped a plethora of people find and correct the core root cause of their ailments.   Connect with Dr. Tenesha at https://austinholisticdr.com and on Instagram

Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi is a 46-year old ultrarunner who hosts the " Running Times w/ Gagz Podcast ."  He began his true running journey just ten years ago, starting with a 10K and now having completed dozens of ultras and marathons, including the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run and legendary Leadville Trail 100. Connect with Gagz at http://instagram.com/bdg123

Yoshi Nakamura is the founder and managing partner of NAKA Capital Partners and NAKA Restaurant Group, firms focused on investing in, owning and operating high quality companies in the consumer, technology and Quick Serve Restaurant spaces.  He joined me for a conversation about his martial arts and wrestling backgrounds, and how these shaped the foundation for the man he would become. Connect wit...

Katherine Jansen-Byrkit attempted suicide as a teenager.  She later became a holistic psychotherapist who authored the book, " River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness ," which explores the nine aspects of 'wakefulness' to help us live more lovingly and authentically.   Connect with Katherine at https://innergyonline.com  

Sam Mitchell is high-functioning on the autism spectrum who hosts the "Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast."   Connect with Sam at https://autismrocksandrolls.com  

Don Joseph Goewey is the author of, " The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain ," and the editor of, " Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well ."  As the director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, Don helps people live happier lives by understanding and eliminating self-inflicted stresses and anxieties. Connect with Don at https://demellocenter.com

Jordan Harbinger is the host of "The Jordan Harbinger Show," which features interviews with elite performers from all walks of life and is one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world. Connect with Jordan at  https://jordanharbinger.com

Mary Fitzgerald is a real estate agent and one of the stars on the Netflix hit series, "Selling Sunset."  She joined me for a conversation about life in the spotlight, her real estate career, navigating social media pitfalls, her fallout with Christine and more. Connect with Mary on Instagram @TheMaryBonnet

LT Bourne authored the book, " It's Not a Man's World: How I Conquered the Sins of My Father ," which provides insight into the fatherless epidemic and how he persevered through his own father's abandonment. Connect with LT at https://ltbourne.com and at social media handles @iamLTbourne

Fred Joyal is the author of "Superbold," a book that helps people develop boldness, confidence and charisma in as little as 90 days.  Purchase Fred's book on Amazon Connect with Fred at http://fredjoyal.com

This episode highlights the diverse range of guests and conversations had on The Optimal Life Podcast.  Please enjoy our most memorable moments of 2021!  You can rate and review the podcast via the quick links below.  Web | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Facebook

J. Scott Christianson is a technologist and associate professor at the University of Missouri who specializes in Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and digital currencies.  He is also an opponent of social media platforms, believing they cause more harm than good. Connect with Scott at http://christiansonjs.com and at http://linkedin.com/in/jscottchristianson

Brian Bailys is the CEO of Thrive Peer Support , a mental health and substance use services company committed to helping individuals achieve independence and long-term recovery.  He joined me for a conversation about his substance use disorder, his journey to recovery and the impact his company is having on helping people turn their lives around. Connect with Brian at http://thrivepeersupport.com...

Jackson Michael is an NFL historian who hosts  The Game Before the Money Podcast  and who authored the book, " The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL ." Connect with Jackson at  http://thegamebeforethemoney.com  

Dr. Avigail "Abby" Lev is a psychotherapist and founder of CBT Online , an online platform that connects people with therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy.  She joined me for a detailed conversation about mental health problems affecting our society -- some of which are caused by ghosting, zombieing, love bombing and gaslighting -- in addition to providing details of the characteristics...

DC Glenn (aka "The Brain Supreme") made up one-half of the old school hip hop duo, Tag Team , whose debut single "Whoomp! There It Is" hit #2 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1993.  DC joined me for a conversation about his humble upbringings, the mindset he employs to handle adversity, and how "Whoomp!" still remains relevant after 28 years since its debut. Connect with DC at http://instagram.com/dcgl...

Zach Schleien is the founder of the video speed-dating app, Filter Off .  He joined me for a conversation about why the traditional "swiping" dating apps are generally problematic and how Filter Off creates authentic connections that can better lead to romantic success. Download Filter Off online at http://getfilteroff.com or in the App store for iOS and Android. Connect with Zach at http://zachsc...

Carrington (Carrie) Smith is the author of " Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life ," a memoir detailing how she has overcome a lifetime of trauma, including rape, family abandonment, malignant narcissism, religious mind-f*ckery, debt and more.   Connect with Carrie at http://carrington-smith.com and at http://carringtonlegal.com      

Sherry Price is a pharmacist, certified life coach and founder of the Drink Less Lifestyle program .  She helps women stop overdrinking and create new, healthy relationships with alcohol. Sherry's "Drink Less Lifestyle Podcast" can be found at: https://drinklesslifestyle.com/podcast/ Connect with Sherry at http://drinklesslifestyle.com    

Jason Earle is the founder of GOT MOLD? , which makes a self-assessment kit that allows you to test for mold in your home or office.  He joined me for a conversation about the ironic impact his mother's suicide had on him at the age of 14 and how it set the tone for his entrepreneurial future -- from high school dropout to Wall Street to business owner. Get 10% off your purchase of a GOT MOLD test...

Zak Baris is the founder of Comprehensive Zoning Services , a turnkey real estate due diligence and environmental consulting firm that provides cost-effective, "one stop shop" solutions for real estate projects.  Ed Reynolds is a former NFL player and partner at the firm who specializes in real estate development.  They joined me for a conversation about the NFL business and creating winning organ...