The Optimal Life

Nick Loper is the founder of Side Hustle Nation, an online resource that helps people build their own income streams and amplify their earning power.  He also hosts the podcast, " The Side Hustle Show ," and has written a number of books on the subject. Learn more at https://sidehustlenation.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Thomas Connick and Ashlie Sletvold returned to the podcast to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade and debate their pro-life versus pro-choice positions. To watch the YouTube video version of this episode, click HERE . To listen to their first debate, check out Ep. 134 from October 2020 - Trump vs. Biden ROUNDTABLE . BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glo...

Eirik Davey-Gislason is a New York-based real estate agent who specializes in collaborative negotiation and teaches realtors at the Real Estate Negotiation Institute . Learn more at https://eirikgislason.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Tony Grossi is a longtime Cleveland Browns reporter who now covers the Browns and the NFL for TheLandOnDemand.com and 850 ESPN Cleveland.   Learn more at espncleveland.com Connect with Tony on Twitter @TonyGrossi BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Mary Joye is a solutions-focused therapist who, after overcoming her own childhood trauma, is now helping others heal themselves through traditional and customized therapy models.  She also authored the book, " Codependent Discovery and Recovery 2.0 ." Learn more at https://winterhavencounseling.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Lindsay Pinchuk founded Bump Club and Beyond , an online and in-person community connecting millions of parents and parents-to-be with the best products and resources for themselves and their children.  She sold the company in 2019 and is now a marketing consultant for individuals, companies and brands. Learn more at https://lindsaypinchuk.com Check out Lindsay's podcast Dear FoundHer BECOME A SUP...

Max Miller is a US Marine Veteran and former White House aide who is now the 2022 Republican party candidate for Ohio's 7th Congressional District.  He has been endorsed by President Trump and he won the May primary with approximately 72% of the vote. Learn more at https://votemaxmiller.com Twitter @MaxMillerOH Instagram @MaxMillerOhio Facebook @MaxMillerForOhio BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -...

Chandler Bolt is the CEO of Self-Publishing School and https://selfpublishing.com , a company that helps people write, develop and take their book to market.  He is also the author of, "Published: The Proven Path from Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold."  My listeners can get a free copy of Chandler's book at https://publishedbook.com/nate Learn more at https://self-publishingschool.com BECOME A SUP...

Ashton Swinford, a mother of two, was the womens winner of the 2022 Cleveland Marathon.  She finished with a time of 2:46:46 , placing her 5th overall between all 975 men and women who competed in the 26.2 mile race. Learn more at https://clevelandmarathon.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Bevan Choate is a doctor and the author of, " The Stroke Artist ," a firsthand account of overcoming a massive stroke in his mid-thirties. Connect with Bevan on Instagram @BevanChoate BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Tim Tortora is an outsource CFO for Hollywood movie producers and content creators, handling all financial tasks associated with film production.  Having spent the past 30+ years in the industry, Tim's deep connections and know-how led him to write the book " Hollywood Dream Jobs: How to Build the Connections that will Shape Your Career in Film and TV ." Learn more at https://timtortora.com

Reis Paluso is a Wim Hof disciple and the co-founder & CEO of Our Breath Collective , a breathwork platform offering daily breathing practices, workshops, trainings and retreats that allow you to build a skillful breath toolkit for human optimization. Learn more at https://reispaluso.com and https://ourbreathcollective.com  

Mike Familant is a Bigfoot researcher and investigator who created the show, "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye," a behind-the-scenes documentary of what "bigfooting" is about.  He joined me to talk about his alleged Bigfoot encounters, leading him to believe that Bigfoot is real. Learn more at Mike's YouTube and Facebook channels. BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Suppor...

Dr. Fred Bahnson is a personal and executive coach who authored the book, "Better Than Destiny: Practical Science for Creating the Life You Want."  His framework, backed by science, shows you how to create purpose, find joy and build sustainable success.   Learn more at  https://fredericbahnson.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Kurt Schneider joined me to talk about the 2018 murders of his 8-year old daughter, Olivia, and ex-wife, Rebecca, and how he has coped with the trauma of losing his daughter. Learn more about Olivia's legacy at https://oliviasdream.org BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Dr. Doug Steinbrech is one of the nation's most sought-after experts for men's plastic surgery, leading the new wave of techniques in men's aesthetics that are customized to enhance the male anatomy.  He also authored the book, "Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery," and has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, GQ and Men's Health. Learn more at https://maleplasticsurgerynewyork.com BECOM...

Andrew "Andy" Bustamante is a former covert CIA officer, decorated military veteran, author and advisor who founded EveryDaySpy.com - an online platform designed to teach elite spy skills to everyday people. Learn more at https://everydayspy.com

Fatima Oliver is a domestic and sexual abuse survivor who authored the book, "The Prescription is in the Dirt." Learn more at https://fatimac.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Neil Sahota is a business guru, IBM Master Inventor and Artificial Intelligence expert who helps companies and world leaders identify and implement emerging technologies.  He also authored the book, " Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition ." Learn more at https://neilsahota.com

Aaron Quinonez (aka Sgt. Q) served 8 years in the military, including a tour in Iraq that would forever change his life.  Upon his return from war, Sgt. Q began suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that almost led to suicide.  He has since formed the non-profit, QMissions, a pathway for veterans to replace their battle scars with the joy of serving.  He also authored the book, "Hea...

Tyler Harkins is the co-founder of Axcess, an app that allows athletes at all levels to monetize their brand by sharing exclusive content with their fans. Learn more at https://axcessnetwork.com

Jack Kammer is a retired social worker whose mission is to counter the feminist movement by providing curriculum and discussion showing that men and boys -- like women and girls -- are also socially marginalized by sexism and gender discrimination. Learn more at https://jackkammer.com

April Davis is the Founder and CEO of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, a high-end firm that provides matchmaking services to business executives, busy professionals and celebrities. Learn more at https://lumasearch.com Connect with April on Instagram @AprilDavisMatchmaker

Tony Wall is the founder of Noēsis, a worldwide education network whose mission is to assure a sustainable future for humanity by first helping people understand the totality of evolutionary influence on our modern-day behaviors. Connect with Tony at https://noesisproject.com

Chris De Santiago is a 20-year old MMA journalist who runs the MMA media outlets @MMA.island and @MiddleEasy . Connect with Chris on Instagram @ChrisDeSantiago_