Get Yourself Optimized®

Music has the power to heal and transform our lives. In today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, Tim Ringgold shares how he overcame addiction and deep loss to gain a profound life perspective. Tim Ringgold is a music therapist who holds board certification, an author, and an award-winning international speaker. He has been a featured speaker in conferences alongside esteemed individuals in music,...

When you allow healing and resolution at the soul level, personal and spiritual growth takes place. In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Amy Jo Ellis shares amazing insights on how to resolve conflict at the soul level.  Amy Jo Ellis is no stranger to the spiritual world. In her earlier days, she captivated audiences as a talented singer-songwriter, and performed for renowned spiritual teach...

Make life magical by living with intention. In this latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Dr. Pamela Moss shares her mind-blowing insights into the power of our intentions and how to discover our deepest goals through soul alignment. Dr. Pamela Moss is a former Ivy League academic who has dedicated her life to guiding souls to unlock their true potential. Dr. Moss is the author of the #1 inter...

Lyme disease affects millions of people worldwide, but it can be a challenging and misunderstood illness. In this week's episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I had the privilege of hosting Fred Diamond, a Lyme disease advocate and author of the inspiring book Love, Hope, Lyme. Fred shares his profound wisdom and guidance to help individuals living with Lyme and their loved ones.  Fred Diamond hosts...

A heart-centered, others-focused life will bring you rewards from the universe. In this week's Get Yourself Optimized episode, our special guest is Ray Brehm, known as "The Summit Guy." Ray Brehm is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, an entrepreneur, and a true expert in helping entrepreneurs build their platforms through his books and virtual summits. In this episode, Ray sh...

True understanding is not just about comprehending someone's world; it's about making them feel truly seen. It's not enough to grasp their perspective intellectually; the real impact comes when they feel deeply seen and heard. In this latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I had an insightful conversation about human connection with the brilliant Natasha Todorovic. We dive deep into the art of...

In discovering our purpose, we unlock the treasures hidden within us to align our actions with meaningful progress and fulfillment. In this week's episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I am thrilled to welcome Craig Filek, the creator of Purpose Mapping®. Craigs shares his transformative framework for clarifying purpose and discovering a path that lights our passions. Craig guides smart, successful "...

Our emotional triggers often bring up our past pain and trauma. In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Brian Bogert, the incredible heart surgeon without a blade, shares how to leverage our triggers to create the intentional, positive life we desire. Brian believes that every human has a sleeping giant within them, ready to awake and transform into a legend. He's on a mission to help individua...

As a parent, it's crucial to understand your children's needs to support their educational success. In the latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I sat down with Mary Resenbeck to discuss how we can take responsibility to teach our children and set them on the road to educational success. Mary Resenbeck is an expert in education with a passion for teaching kids. She's an experienced Montessori...

Each one of us has divinity— a divine spark inside of us, waiting to ignite. In our latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Colette Baron-Reid takes us inside the "wooniverse" as she shares her personal stories of spiritual awakening and transformation. Colette is a bestselling author, internationally-acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, educator,...

Pursuing our passions is a timeless journey, and divine timing allows us to realize them. In this week's episode of Get Yourself Optimized, we're excited to have Andre Norman, also known as "The Ambassador of Hope," share his incredible journey from prisoner to professor. Despite a challenging childhood and a sentence of over 100 years in prison, Andre had an epiphany during his two-year stay in s...

Kabbalah teaches us that we don't own our bodies— we rent them. Our bodies are borrowed gifts. In this latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Akshay Nanavati walks us through the transformation of pain into a worthwhile, positive experience. Akshay is a Marine war veteran who overcame PTSD, depression, and addiction. Since then, he built a successful global business, spent ten days in darkness,...

There's no such thing as coincidence, and stumbling upon today's episode may be a slight nudge from a higher power. In this conversation, spiritual healer Echo Bodine sheds light on the world of psychic powers. Echo is internationally known for her work as a healer and writer. She has appeared on numerous national television shows, including Sally Jesse Raphael and NBC's Later Today. In addition,...

Emotional intelligence is extremely valuable, and requires hard work. The latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized features Phil Johnson, a seasoned expert in helping top executives and organizations cultivate professional emotional intelligence. For over 21 years, through his Master of Business Leadership Program, Phil has dedicated himself to help individuals and organizations reach their full p...

You have to go all in to achieve your goals and become an expert in your craft. On the latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, join me in a conversation with the legendary Dennis Scott to discuss how to make it in the creative industries. From songwriting and producing, to performing and writing, Dennis has done it all. His insights are invaluable for anyone aspiring to make it in the creative w...

According to today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, "You're coming back to work on something which you didn't get right before." I hope you're ready for some deep esoteric wisdom that is universally applicable. Rabbi Chaim is an incredibly accomplished author and educator dedicated to studying and teaching the Jewish faith, and he's here to celebrate the show's 400th episode with his wisdom and tea...

Anyone involved in the Web3 space (or who has glanced at a news platform in the last few years) knows that it's been a wild ride! Those who dove into the deep end with crypto have either diversified and weathered the bull and bear markets or gone completely bust, so there has been a lot of excitement, tension, and drama.  My guest on today's show, Brenda Gentry, has beautifully surfed the crypto w...

Today's guest, Dr. Eben Alexander, is here to tell you that near-death experience is not merely the stuff of sci-fi movies: it's real! In November 2008, Dr. Eben 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.  In this episode, Dr...

On today's episode, I'm excited to welcome Chris Steely. As a top-rated business facilitator, NCAA national rowing champion, U.S. Marine Corps Officer, inspirational author, and renowned global business coach, who serves as one of Tony Robbins' top international business consultants, Chris has an amazing life resume.   In this episode, Chris and I take a deep dive into the exploration of personal...

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, Gregory Wendt, carries his passion for personal development and human evolution into every moment and every relationship. Gregory is a sustainable wealth manager and strategist for impact investing. In this episode, Gregory talks about his early influences as a 70s kid of divorce when his mother was discovering EST, yoga, and meditation. We also discuss how Gr...

Life is full of mysteries: We live in 1% of reality. Once we allow ourselves to be conscious of the unseen, we can find answers to these mysteries. In today's episode, Teri Cochrane joins me in a riveting discussion on how to tap into our multi-dimensional selves and how to receive messages from God, angels, and spirit guides. We chat about how to make powerful life declarations and cover many oth...

Today's guest is Derral Eves. He produced one of the most viral commercials on YouTube, garnering 40+ million views, and created The Chosen — one of the highest-grossing, crowdfunded movie or television projects ever.  In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Derral and I discuss creating disruptive content, how to run a successful business amid challenges, and why humility is the secret to staying...

Today's guest, Mark Rocket, is an internet and aerospace entrepreneur. He was the seed investor and co-director of Rocket Lab from 2007-2011. Mark is CEO of Kea Aerospace, a company building a global fleet of solar-powered aircraft flying in the stratosphere. In this episode, Mark shares how he transitioned from working as an SEO guy to becoming an aerospace entrepreneur. He also explains how his...

Death is an ever-present part of life, and it comes for us all. In some way, we will experience grief and loss -- it may come from the loss of a parent, child, sibling, friend, etc. Today, I am joined by Addison Brasil. Addison is the author of First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It, and the former producer and co-founder of the world's first peer men's mental health app, tethr...

Becoming healthy is more than physical; it's holistic. Today, I am joined by Dr. Molly Maloof. Dr. Molly 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 Stanford University Medical School She left Stanford to launch her own company w...