The Optimal Life

Phil Smith is a serial entrepreneur, 5-time Inc. 5000 award honoree and expert in business-to-business lead generation.  His latest company,  AllInOneMarketing.com , helps businesses scale through advanced digital marketing efforts.  Near the end of our conversation, we took an unexpected turn into Phil's tough teenage years losing both of his parents and the demons that have followed him to this...

Mollie Volinsky is the founder of Juniper Therapeutic Services, a private psychotherapy practice specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and trauma-informed talk therapy.   Learn more at https://junipertherapeuticservices.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 333 - Dr....

Heather Lillico is a former 'people pleaser' who experienced sexual assault in college which eventually led to a 10-year long eating disorder and bouts with anxiety and panic.  She now helps others overcome anxiety through a holistic three-pronged approach that includes nutrition, mindset and movement. Learn more at https://heatherlillico.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast    If...

Rick Walker is an entrepreneur, personal development expert and the founder of commercial real estate firms,  Stratiq Private Equity and CXRE .  He also hosts the popular YouTube show, " Conversations at the Mansion ," where has interviewed some of the biggest names in politics, including Donald Trump Jr., Dr. Ben Carson and Congressman Dan Crenshaw. Learn more at https://rickwalker.com Follow Ric...

Dan Henk is an artist, writer and tattoo shop owner who has overcome an array of adversities, including getting stabbed by a crackhead, being diagnosed with brain cancer, and the hit & run death of his wife. Learn more at https://danhenk.com and https://abyssartstudio.com Connect with Dan on Instagram @DeadGuyLLC Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you mig...

Jeremy Ryan Slate hosts the Create Your Own Life Podcast and is the author of the book, "Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to go from Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Life."  He returned to the podcast to talk about his brand's shift into the political sphere, his predictions for the 2024 election and the widespread impact he is looking to achieve. Learn more at https://com...

Kat Pendergast is a children's author and founder of Kat's Socks , a line of soft sole baby shoes and other products.  Lacie Brueckner has been a funeral director since 2005 and takes special interest in meeting the needs of children during the funeral process.  Together they authored the book, " Goodbye, Bella: A Pet Loss Story ," which acts as a guide for children (and parents) to prepare for an...

Louis Schlesinger, PhD is a Professor of Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who served as a member of the New Jersey Senate Task Force that re-wrote Megan's law.  He is also co-principal investigator in a joint research project with the FBI Behavioral Science Unit studying sexual and serial murder, rape and other extraordinary crimes. Purchase Dr. Schlesinger's book, " Sex...

Rachel Smets is a clarity coach, solo traveler and TEDx speaker who helps mid-career professionals break free from the mundane to create a life of freedom and happiness. Learn more at https://rachelsmets.com Follow Rachel's YouTube channel @RachelSmets Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 243 - Nick Loper :: Earn Income with a Side...

Shirley Buck is a mindset coach and the founder of Red Leaf Alternative Healing LLC, a holistic trauma coaching consultancy helping others find their way out of traumatic pasts.  She joined me to talk about her chaotic childhood -- which included sexual abuse at the hands of multiple offenders and the suicide of her mother -- and how she is now helping others find happiness by putting in the prope...

Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown is a psychotherapist, complex trauma specialist and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner who authored the book, " Healing Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ."  She joined me to discuss the benefits of EMDR and provide insight into her intensive therapy experiences.   Learn more at https://gillianosheabrownpsychotherapy.com Follow our podcas...

Doug Brofman is a former professional poker player who once made over $200,000 in one weekend.  He joined me in studio to talk about his professional journey and to provide insight into the dark, disturbing and devious nature of high stakes poker. Connect with Doug on Twitter @DougMaverick Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 245 -...

David L. Deutsch is a world-renowned direct response copywriter, author and copywriting coach.  He is the creator of the "A-List Copywriting Secrets" course, in which he reveals the tips and techniques that have allowed him to sell over 1 billion dollars of his clients' products.  Learn more at https://davidldeutsch.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode,...

The son of a former sports bookie, Steven Feinberg, PhD, is a neurostrategist and executive coach who authored the book, " Do What Others Say Can't be Done: Play the Meta Game ," which explains how world-class leaders and entrepreneurs win by being the first to spot hidden patterns, adapt accordingly and frame-set to influence others. Learn more at https://stevenfeinberg.com Follow our podcast on...

Mari Paulus is the founder of Beyond Compulsion, a coaching resource to help others break free from a variety of addictions -- with a prime focus on food addiction.  A former smoking addict, Mari now helps others put into place the strategies and mindsets required to stop compulsive and addictive behavior.   Learn more at https://beyondcompulsion.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcas...

Leif Cocks is the founder of Wildlife Conservation International, a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to save entire ecosystems of wildlife and humanity, with a specific focus on preventing the extinction of orangutans, the species that most closely resembles humans.  He is also the author of the bestseller, " Orangutans. My Cousins, My Friends. ," a journey to understand and save the person of t...

Barbara Legere is the author of the book, " Keven's Choice: A Mother's Journey through her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide ."  She joined me to talk about her son's long, painful battle with drugs, signs that your child is using heroin, and how she has moved forward through her grief.   Learn more at https://barbaralegere.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjo...

Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad is a psychotherapist and licensed family therapist who authored the book, " Into-Me-See: Mastering Black Intimacy for the Relationship You've Always Wanted ," which explores cultural and personal factors that can make it challenging for Black couples to develop and maintain intimacy. Learn more at https://tmicounselingandcoaching.com   Follow our podcast on Facebook...

Tammy Adams is the founder of Life Purpose Shaman, a spiritual healing and life coaching consultancy helping people overcome traumas and discover their life's purpose.  In this emotional episode, Tammy joined me to discuss the brutal forms of abuse she was exposed to as a child and how she has overcome those, including ways in which she is now helping some young children cope with the horrors of t...

Ryan Zofay is a motivational speaker and the founder of We Level Up Treatment Centers and Events, a company that operates almost 200 inpatient beds and provides mental health, personal development and addiction recovery services.  Ryan became sober and began turning his life around in 2001 after a series of drug and alcohol-induced events led to crime sprees and an eventual devastating car acciden...

Dr. Calvin Hargis is a chiropractic orthopedist who authored the book, " Healing the Human Machine: Ending Spinal, Joint and Muscular Pain ."  He specializes in providing effective treatments for conditions such as back and neck pain, sciatica, scoliosis and migraines. Learn more at https://warwickbrainandspinetherapy.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode...

Allan Langer is a sales trainer, keynote speaker and podcast host who authored the book, " The 7 Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less ."  He helps sales professionals execute customer-centered and science-backed sales approaches, with a specialty in business-to-consumer sales. Learn more at https://allanger.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you mi...

Raileigh Duschen is an author, poet, speaker and healer who gave up medical school for the wilderness and founded Conscious Lifestyle Coaching, a company helping people eliminate suffering through an awakening process of self-development and spirituality. Learn more at https://consciouslifestylecoaching.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might als...

Michael Ruskin is the author of, " The Vow: A Love Story & The Holocaust ," a biography about his late parents whose love, faith and will-to-survive transcended one of the darkest times in human history -- the Holocaust.  He joined me to share details of their unlikely journey, how the Nazi's came to power after WWI, the murder of his 3-year old sister, why the phrase "Never Again" is flawed, and...

Tressa Mitchener is the author of, " Looking Out from the Inside: The United States v. Tressa Olivia Parker ," an autobiography about growing up surrounded by abuse, becoming a rebellious teenage mother and being indicted for drug dealing at 26.  While in prison, Tressa found faith through the Bible which allowed her to break free from past sins, become empowered helping others and, ultimately, fi...