The Focus Cast

Grief is a natural response to loss, commonly associated with the passing of a loved one. However, grief extends beyond traditional notions and can arise from various forms of loss, including relationships, careers, or significant projects. Understanding the five stages of grief and its impact on the brain can provide valuable insights. In this blog post, we explore a new way to look at grief, hig...

In our episode on delegation, we discussed the fear of confrontation, which can make it challenging for some people to delegate tasks effectively. Confrontation can be daunting and wrecking for individuals who struggle with it. In this blog post, we delve into the fear of confrontation, its manifestations, the brain's response, and provide practical steps to reframe and master crucial convers...

Nikola Tesla once said, "Think in terms of energy frequency and vibration" when pondering the secrets of the universe. Although it may sound like "hippy shit," scientific evidence supports the profound impact of vibrations on our well-being. In this post, we explore raising vibrations, their connection to emotions, and provide practical steps to enhance your energetic frequency...

On this episode of The Focus Cast, we are talking about Internal Family Systems. Bryan (Co-Host) learned about this model from t he book, The Body Keeps The Score, during one of his therapy sessions. The model has provided some great insight into disassociation and how he has learned to cope.  TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro to IFS Model 01:40 What is IFS Model? 04:00 How Dissociation Forms 08:26 IFS Type...

Feeling stuck is a common struggle on the journey to success. We often compare ourselves to overnight sensations, but the reality is that true success requires dedication, perseverance, and time. It's time to unveil the hidden truths behind feeling stuck and discover the path to breakthrough. TIMESTAMPS 02:05 Music Intro 04:00 Iceberg analogy  07:15 Freud's iceberg analogy  09:20 Bryans...

On today's episode, we discuss the science of being grounded. And how the concept being grounded is directly from CoHost Bryan's experience in therapy.  TIMESTAMPS 00:46 Music Intro 01:20 Is it hippie nonsense 07:50 Mental grounding    20:00 Ungrounded characteristics 36:25 Grounded characteristics  39:40 How to ground   SHOW NOTES Is "being grounded" just some hippy nonsense?...

00:00 Intro 01:41 Intro music 03:10 What is the fawn response  08:00 Why revert to fawn response  10:00 Enmeshment  16:00 Characteristics of fawn response    37:15 Why are we talking about it INTRO TO FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE & FAWN Intro freeze episode and how it came up What is the Fawn Response? Pete Walker, psychotherapist and author of Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving wrote: The fawn...

When To Exercise  W e mention how important exercise is in 90% of our episodes, but you know wheat we’ve never considered. When  to do it. Do certain times yield different or possible better results when exercising? The whole purpose of this podcast is to talk about staying focused so we can get shit done.  Just like keeping a business efficient it helps to be efficient in all aspects of life. 00:...

Through therapy, Bryan finally learns the name for how he's been feeling for decades. Disassociation. Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions and identity.  00:39 Music Intro  03:20 How Disassociation Can Feel 12:15 Potential Causes  16:56 Types of Disassociation   25:50 What...

Michael Plasha is a nationally Recognized Yoga and Ayurvedic Educator; Writer; Workshop Leader; Mindfulness and Meditation Coach and Consultant, Trainer, Keynote Speaker and Consultant for Corporations, Non-Profits, Hospitals, and Schools. 01:10 Music Intro 02:20  Michael Plasha Intro 03:09 What is Mindfulness    05:55  Why Mindfulness 13:25 4 Foundations of Mindfulness 18:45 First Level of Awaken...

Bro, I was talking to my therapist, and she mentioned the vagus nerve, which is responsible for the fight, flight and freeze response to stress. Really, in this episode, we will talk about the freeze response to stress, why you should be aware of this response, and why I was talking to my therapist about it. 01:00 Music Intro  01:55 NCBI Article   03:40 Freeze Response in Humans  05:55 The Brain i...

 Not feeling safe consumes an enormous amount of energy, personally & professionally. Psychological Safety “The belief that one can speak up without risk of punishment or humiliation" which is critical and profitable when creating a healthy work environment, today we talk about this on a personal and professional level with some steps you can take to create a Psychological Safe work envir...

01:10 Music Intro 01:50 Amount of alcohol in a standard drink 03:24  Negative impacts of alcohol 10:00 Drinking socially  14:58 Alcohol and vibration    17:45 Sober curious  24:00 Things you're tying NOT to do  Clear patterns have emerged between alcohol consumption and the development of the following types of cancer Cancer.gov : Head and neck cancer , e sophageal , liver, breast, colorectal...

Welcome to the FocusCast, today our guest is Alex Ballew founder of Secret River Sounds. Alex is a vibrational sound therapist who uses various instruments and techniques to create a vibrational massage. This massage penetrates on a cellular level helping ease the listener into a meditative state, which soothes the nervous system and encourages deep relaxation. Alex recounts stories of his clients...

If you want to accomplish your dreams or grow your company to $100M, being aware of your sugar intake may be a critical step. Sugar has a major impact on our brain function, and overall mental health. And it turns out, we are at war with the sugar industry. Today we will share with you some dirty little (not so secret) tricks the sugar industry played on the narrative, our over consumption of suga...

00:39 Podcast Intro 01:10 Stats on Hydration / Cognitive Performance 08:00 Warren Buffet Loves Coke  09:30 Market Cap of  Beverage Industries 14:00 Negatives of Energy Drinks    17:00 Solutions If You Want to Drink More Water 18:30 Not All Water is Created Equal  Welcome to the FocusCast, today we’re talking about your body's water balance, hydration and cognitive performance. 75% of American...

Entrepreneurship and Self Care Bro,  does it feel like we live in a self care era of existence. Do you ever wonder if culture in ancient civilizations told people they’re working too hard or if they would look at you like a moron? Is self care really just a cover up for people who work jobs they hate? On this episode we’re looking at self care from a different angle to see what’s going on.  00:00...

Welcome to the FocusCast, today our guest is Alex Stadler, a 6 figure massage therapist. This is not just ANY cookie cutter massage therapy as Alex combines myofascial release, kinesiology, muscle testing, education and what he calls deep listening to provide unparalleled healing and therapy.  Alex is full of amazing insights as we shed light on his business and eventually dive into deeper topics...

Bro,  social media and the internet love to romanticize being an entrepreneur, but guess what conveniently gets overlooked? Loneliness. Weather you’re just starting out or trying to make payroll for 500 people, loneliness is something MANY entrepreneurs feel at some point on their never ending journey. On this episode we’re talking about the parts of entrepreneurship you don’t see glamorized.  00:...

Welcome to the FocusCast, today we’re talking about a little thing called the growth mindset. Ohhh nice bro, you know I love me some internet buzzwords. You definitely see this popping up more especially in the entrepreneur space. Growth vs fixed mindset definitely seems like a cheese break room motivation poster but lets dissect this and see if we can get some helpful nuggets of information.  Let...

You know what founders struggle with bro? Delegation. Letting go. Can one person do it all? Absolutely not. If you delegated more, you would make more money, be happier, and people would probably like you more. Whoa, that sounds obvious, so why don’t people delegate… let’s dig in. 00:00 Intro to Delegation, Trust & Focus 01:00 Intro to Podcast 01:27 Problem with Delegation 03:00 What Happens w...

Welcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re talking about staying motivated. Bro, I see swaths of motivational videos all over the internet now. Everywhere I look there’s a new person doing crazy athletic shit, talking about hacking the mind, working 15 business at once. Is any of this shit real and how do we stay motivated in the real world and not on instagram fantasyland??? Well, hopefully I...

Welcome to the FocusCast, today our guest is Clay Goswick, a 6 figure photographer on his way to 7 figures. We will hear how he changed is pricing strategy to pass 6 figures and what he plans to do to reach 7.  Let's welcome our guest…  00:00 Intro Our Guest Clay Goswick 00:22 Intro to Podcast 00:32 Intro to The Focus Cast 01:29 Questions About Clay Goswick Photography 07:45 How Long Have You...

Welcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re discussing the imposter syndrome. Damn bro, that sounds pretty heavy. We’ll dive into the how’s and why’s and see if we can find a few solutions to help us overcome the imposter syndrome if it’s affecting our lives. 00:00 Intro to the imposter syndrome 00:25 Intro to the podcast 00:52 Why are we talking about the Imposter Syndrome 01:25 What is the Im...

Welcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re talking about a little thing called work life balance. Bro, If you’re a solopreneurs or side hustler your livelihood may be depending on your direct input. So how do we balance work and life when you gotta hustle to make that next check??? 00:00 Intro to Work Life Balance & Focus 00:40 Intro to Podcast 01:25 Problem with stress and focus 05:10 Sol...