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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,...

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...

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 h...

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 maste...

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 unde...

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...

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 skept...

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 a...

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 iden...

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, hormon...

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 h...

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 t...

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 inne...

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 cond...

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 th...

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 star...

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...

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 secon...

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 i...

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 s...

For my first 42 years of life, I didn't even believe in God. I wasn't completely atheistic; I was agnostic. Until something happened that started my spiritual journey. In my interview on My Wakeup Call with Dr. Mark Goulston, I shared how my spiritual awakening journey started and opened up a lot of blessings in my life. I also talked about how the Creator guides the course of my life and how He p...

Let's face it! Everyone wants more money, more freedom, less work, and a higher quality of life. My guest, Justin Donald, is someone who has this kind of life. Through calculative cash flow investing, he achieved the freedom lifestyle he desired. Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin the "Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing." He's a master of low-risk cash flow investing, specializing in simplifyin...

What do Eddie Murphy, Cher, Willie Nelson, Ice T, Wayne Dyer, Steve Jobs, Marilyn Monroe, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Babe Ruth, John Lennon, and I have in common? We're all foster kids! The month of May is National Foster Care Month, and there are over 407,000 children and youth in foster care, and 34 percent were placed with relatives or kin. In today's show, I have Charell Star, a former foster care yo...

I'm glad to be a guest on Anna David's podcast, Launch Your Book. In this episode, I talked about my journey from poverty and foster care to success and love. I shared some of my life experiences that made me antifragile, leading to my personal life and business success. I also talked about my spiritual awakening, how I met my wife, Orion, and many more. I hope that this episode will inspire you t...

More and more people are waking up to their energetic nature, doing practices like Reiki, yoga, and meditation that can unlock their psychic abilities. Today's guest, Lisa Campion, had a fondness for horror movies as a child, which led her to pursue an education in the paranormal realm. With over twenty-five years of experience, Lisa is a psychic coun­selor and Reiki master teacher. She has been t...