The Mark Divine Show

To achieve your full potential, you need to balance time in the performance zone with time in the learning zone. Eduardo Briceño is a globally renowned keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who has captivated audiences with his insights on continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance. His TED and TEDx talks have garnered over nine million views, while his book, "The Performance...

The stories that you hear about the border from mainstream media might not be showing the full picture. If you want to know what’s really going on, it’s often best to go directly to the source. Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is an Army veteran and former Border Patrol agent who served three combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 200...

As an entrepreneur, the first step to destruction is to worry about what other people think about you. Marsha Stone( @Marsha Stone ) is a powerhouse that believes addiction can be overcome through support, healing, and integration. She is the CEO and founder of Foundation Stone, pioneering specialized programs for mental health and addiction nationwide.  “ If you are true, if you're brave, if...

Deep work involves confronting the shadow confronting the darkness. That's where our most extraordinary power and greatest resilience come from. Psychedelic coach, entrepreneur, and advocate for safe psychedelic practices Paul Austin( @PaulAustin3w ) shares his in-depth knowledge of how different medicines can help us heal and transform.   " I think entrepreneurship is art. Are we creati...

You can't control what people do to you. You can only control how you react to how people treat you. Author, senior executive, and educator Errol L. Pierre( @Errol L. Pierre ) brings a wealth of experience, insight, and leadership, discussing mentorship, work ethic, and climbing the corporate mountain as a professional of color.   "Have the courage to make a million mistakes and the wisd...

Finding the root of what we genuinely believe is the doorway to living the life we know is possible.   Inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author Shelly Lefkoe ( @Shelly Lefkoe ) has proven what we believe creates our experience. She has cracked the code to empower and free people to live the life of their dreams by changing their thoughts.   "Behavior follows beliefs." - Shelly Lef...

Treating a disease is a fight for your life. And if you're not willing to do anything to stay alive, you probably won't.   A trailblazer in integrative medicine, Dr. Christian Issels ( @Issels.com ) is known for crafting personalized treatment programs to empower those facing cancer, immune disorders, and degenerative diseases. Unleashing innovative approaches, Dr. Issels brings hope and...

What's cool about being in the CIA is that you can take any training you want, even if it's not your specific job. They want you to have a diverse background in your training. Learn how to properly bribe an international police officer from former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author Jason Hanson( @SpyEscape ) as he joins Mark in a conversation on the spy secrets that can sa...

It's a complex world. We're diving in and out of chaos; leaders need tools suitable to this complexity.   Bringing Zen into the boardroom and classroom, seasoned leader, educator, and author Eric Kaufmann ( @Eric Kaufmann )brings his three decades of conscious leadership practices to discuss ego, integration, and purpose.   "The work of a conscious leader is a place where an unrelen...

Forget the things behind and press on toward the things that lie ahead. As a visionary in the industry, Cristobal Krusen's( @Cristobal Krusen ) contributions have left an indelible mark on the film world. His work is renowned for the unique blend of emotion, intellect, and aesthetics that define his storytelling prowess. His latest semi-autobiographical film, "Let Me Have My Son," e...

Being vulnerable and embracing uncertainty are all components of healthy, trusting relationships. Trust forms the bedrock for cultivating robust connections and envisioning a more promising tomorrow. Join us on this transformative journey with Darryl Stickel( @Trust Unlimited ), a prolific author, seasoned expert, and dedicated educator, as we explore the keys to exceptional leadership in an uncer...

A robust community made an immense impact. In Vietnam, as POWs, we endured suffering, but we suffered together. We also found solace and healing together. Colonel Lee Ellis ( @LeeEllis ) has lived a life that is a testament to overcoming adversity and being dedicated to service. A Vietnam POW of the Hanoi Hilton, Lee shares his powerful insights and worldview in this interview.    "If you hav...

Athletic research for women's health and fitness is just starting to get attention that will benefit the next generation in maintaining health and fitness throughout life’s cycles.   Sharing insights and groundbreaking research about taking female athleticism to the next level. Christine Yu( @ChristineYu ), an award-winning journalist, speaks about her recent book Up To Speed: The Groundbreak...

If you're always looking over your shoulder at the darkness behind you, you're gonna get a stiff neck. Meet Dr. Gladys McGarey @Dr. Galdy'sMcGarey ), a 102-year-old trailblazer in holistic medicine. Embark on a fascinating journey with a living legend and renowned allopathic and holistic medicine pioneer. Her new book, The Well Lived Life, guides how to be present and enjoy all the...

Doing the hard work upfront makes all the work that follows run smoother.  Unlock the secrets to exceptional leadership with David Dodson( @DaveDodson ), Stanford professor and bestselling author of The Manager's Handbook. Tune in for a transformative journey into the core principles of business success with a true expert in the field.   " The act of doing ordinary things extraordinarily...

Becoming fearless about reinventing yourself is a powerful tool in life.  Multiple Time New York Best Selling authors Brandon Webb( @BrandonWebb ) and John Mann( @JohnMann ) share how real life meets fiction in their successful collaboration of the action-packed thriller series Blind Fear, Cold Fear, and Steal Fear.    "Often times, as we learn, the story in our head is much worse than the ac...

Trauma does not discriminate. Trauma is trauma. PTSD and suicide are like hand in glove in the veteran community. In this episode, US Navy veteran D. Paul Flemming( @DPaulFleming ) shares his journey of faith, writing, and overcoming trauma.   "Trauma belongs in the eyes of the person who suffered it,  and nobody, in my opinion, nobody should weigh or judge the level of trauma. It is up to th...

Keep going with your gains. Do them consistently, especially if we don't feel like it. And significant, fundamental, permanent changes can be installed.  Explore the hero’s journey with author and entrepreneur Brian Johnson ( @BrianJohnson ). Brian is the founder and CEO of Heroic, a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to propelling humanity towards a flourishing future.  "The most late...

Cooperation and competition can live together in a way that propels humanity and the environment to thrive.  Delve into the world of ideas with Michael Muthukrishna( @Michael Muthukrishna ), a distinguished professor at the London School of Economics. Join us as he explores the profound importance of embracing the future's complexity by being well-informed and open-minded.    "What one c...

Miraculous healing can and does occur, and there is a space for it in the medical field.   Learn how to heal your aches and pains in this interview with Dr. Bradley Nelson( @Dr. Nelson ) as he shares the secrets of how to create freedom from pain in your body.  His books The Emotion Code and now The Body Code System are known worldwide as a go-to manual for healing.   “It is time to start taking b...

You can't fix healthcare with ideology. We need practical solutions.   Dr. Henry Buchwald ( @Dr. Buchwald ), believes our healthcare system is upside down! After 60 years as a surgeon and educator, this 90-year-old doctor is doing everything he can to educate people in the USA on why the healthcare system needs them to change it. In this podcast, he discusses what he has seen in his decades o...

Many of our differences are basically misunderstandings, and the reason for those misunderstandings is that we don't listen to each other or attempt to understand another's perspective.   How can we learn to see what is true in a world of misinformation and miscommunication? Christian Madsbjerg ( @Christian Madsbjerg ) shares his expertise on the importance of suspending conditioned beli...

Our environment shapes how we think, feel, and behave in ways we might not imagine.  How can you create a Breakthrough? In this episode, Adam Alter ( @Adam Alter ), a New York Times Best Selling Author and Professor of Marketing and Psychology at NYU Stern School of Business, discusses the importance of exploitation and exploration.   “For successful artists, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, they all do...

We need to develop the skills that are thought to be just in the zone of genius and make them commonplace. Dr. Erik Kormen ( @ErikKorem ) shares his expertise on high-performance technology and innovative thinking to reach maximum human potential. He shares how to unlock the power of tracking your fitness and recovery through his revolutionary fitness tracker, AIM7.  “Stress is really not the enem...

Taking deep breaths is the number one coping skill that radically shifts your physiology and psychology.  Who You Callin' Crazy by host and author Juliet Kuehnle ( @Yep,Igototherapy ). Her podcast and book's mission is to destigmatize therapy. This interview with Juliet is a passionate and playful conversation that provides applicable tools and information on how to be balanced in our mi...