The Optimal Life

Sarma Melngailis is a chef, author and businesswoman who founded the popular New York City restaurants, 'Pure Food and Wine' and 'One Lucky Duck Juice and Takeaway,' which were plagued by financial scandal as documented in the Netlfix series, "Bad Vegan."   Purchase Sarma's new book, " The Girl with the Duck Tattoo: A Memoir ." You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeac...

Michael Chernow is an entrepreneur, podcaster, coach and athlete who went from drug and alcohol addict to leading a life of health, wellness and impact. Connect with Michael on Instagram @michaelchernow @kreaturesofhabit Learn more at https://kreaturesofhabit.com You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Kash Khan is a longevity expert, coach, autism advisor and author of " The DNA Way ." Connect with Kash on Instagram @kashkhanofficial You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Claudia Rowe is an award-winning, investigative journalist who authored the book, " Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care ," which highlights the foster care-to-prison pipeline and the urgent need for reform. You can Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Vivek Ramaswamy is an American business leader, bestselling author and the 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate for the State of Ohio. Learn more at https://vivekforohio.org You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

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Brett Allred's son, Riley, committed suicide in February 2024 after coming across a website where people encourage each other to end their lives.  Brett joined me to discuss Riley's final years, the depresion signs and cues he may have missed, and his mission to see new legislation enacted making pro-suicide websites illegal. **If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, please call o...

Michael Walsh is the founder and president of Walsh Business Growth Institute , a consultancy helping business owners expand through large scale growth. Purchase Michael's newest book " Freedom by Design: The Established Business Owner's Guide to Grow, Make an Impact, and Find the Joy Again ." You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Dr. John Oberg is the CEO of Precina Health, a medical practice specializing in the reversal of type 2 diabetes through a combination of AI, personalized care and behavioral science.  John has also scaled businesses from $30M to $300M and is a near-death survivor.   Learn more at https://precina.com You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Dr. Tommy Rhee is the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers team chiropractor, and is the current President of Physical Chiropractic of Tampa Bay and the CEO/Co-Founder of RheeGen, a patent-pending topical transdermal stem cell cream.  He is also the author of, " The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Unlocking the Potential of Topical Stem Cell Therapy ." You can Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast ...

Saul Cohen is an accountant and acquisitions advisor who helps entrepreneurs build wealth using various investment strategies. Connect with Saul on LinkedIn @cohensaul You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Shaun Murphy, aka "Mister Motivation," is a speaker, educator and Army veteran whose new book, " Unbreakable Valor: Triumph Through the Soul of Resilience ," helps readers transform failure into fuel. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Steven Eichenblatt is the author of " Pretend They Are Dead: A Father's Search for the Truth ," a memoir about Steven's upbringing where two men claimed to be his father but neither was fit to be a dad, and how he overcame his childhood trauma to become an unwavering presence in the lives of his own five children. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/nate...

Ryan Woodruff is a former Marine and the CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, a company that helps veterans transition from military to civilian life through a multitude of programs, including its service dog program.   Learn more at https://clearpath4vets.com You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

I challenge anyone who has not taken care of their bodies to start doing so now.  Your life will improve in all areas once you do. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Grazyna Pajunen is a longevity coach who authored the book, " Biohacking a way to a Better You ." Learn more at http://agereversingsecret.com   You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Surround yourself with a strong, talented team.  It's the only way to be truly successful in business and in life. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

To all the moms:  We salute you.  We thank you.  We love you. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Delivering a message can be met with acceptance or resistance.  How you deliver that message will dictate the outcome. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

In this episode, I review NAD+ and discuss its many benefits for optimizing the body. Please note this episode is for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as medical advice. You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber  

In this episode, I recap my competition experience at the Cleveland Grappling Industries event held on March 29, 2025. You can listen to the episode where I previewed the event HERE You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Helen Sheehy is the author of, " Just Willa ," a novel whose main character is inspired by the true life story of Helen's mother, a woman who endured great hardships to live a life of love and bravery. Learn more at https://helensheehy.org You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Susan Polgar became the first woman ever to earn the men's Chess Grandmaster title.  Her new memoir, " Rebel Queen: The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster ," tells the story of Susan taking on the sexist establishment, standing up to an authoritarian empire and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe. You can  Buy...

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden is a longevity expert who tailors health strategies for individuals looking to live longer, stronger and more vibrantly.  He is also the author of, " 100 is the New 30 ." Learn more at https://gladdenlongevity.com You can  Buy Me A Coffee  to help support our podcast  https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber

Ed Jones is the author of, " Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder: What Really Killed the Crespi Twins ."  The book, which is set to release in March 2025, chronicles David Crespi's shocking 2006 murders of his 5-year old twin daughters, the role antidepressants may have played in the killings, and his wife Kim's unimaginable journey of trauma and eventual forgiveness. Learn more at https://edwa...