The Upgraded Life - Dr. Nick Sotelo

In this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo interviews Travis Holzem, founder of Food Forest Design. Travis is on a mission to help individuals create their own food forests, aiming to revolutionize local food production by designing self-sufficient and low-maintenance food ecosystems. Travis discusses the significance of food sovereignty, the impacts of the current food supply chain, an...

In this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo welcomes Cliff Wilde, a health optimizing specialist, to discuss the intersection of mental and physical health. Throughout the episode, Cliff shares his insights on a variety of topics including dispelling common health myths, functional and holistic medicine, mental health disorder perspectives, root causes of health issues, and the implicati...

In this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo sits down with Dr. George Maurer to discuss the contentious topic of Critical Race Theory (CRT). They delve into what CRT is, its influence on education, and how it impacts society. Dr. Maurer shares insights from his book "Critical Race Theory in Your School, How to Fight Back" and offers practical advice for parents concerned about...

In this episode of The Upgraded Life Podcast, Dr. Nick Sotelo sits down with Laurie Belanger, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. They delve into the world of trauma, exploring what it is, how it impacts individuals, and the pathways to healing. Laurie shares insights from her extensive experience and highlights the importance of trauma-informed care. They also discuss practica...

In this episode of The Upgraded Life, host Dr. Nick Sotelo interviews Doc Heath, a psychologist with extensive knowledge in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. They delve into fascinating discussions about the importance of mindset and thoughts in shaping one's life and the influence of social media on mental health. Additionally, they touch on the significance of teaching healthy thought...

Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of  The Upgraded Life ! In this episode, Dr. Nick Sotelo chats with Ryan Carruthers, an expert accidental marketer who shares his insights on email marketing and building engaged audiences. Ryan breaks down how he transitioned into marketing, the power of email lists, and the strategies anyone can use to create freedom, flexibility, and successful online ve...

🎙Season 3 Episode 20 - Jay Bhakta - Teaching Children Self-Mastery and Leadership🎙 Jay rocks! and I love his mission with the Base Case and Build program where he is making an impact on the next generations of young people by equipping them with perspective and skillsets necessary to be truly successful. Former navy officer turned successful entrepreneur, Douglas James, shares his extraordinary jo...

🎙Season 3 Episode 17 - Douglas James - Lessons from a serial entrepreneur🎙 I had an amazing conversation with the and only Douglas James! Former navy officer turned successful entrepreneur, Douglas James, shares his extraordinary journey and strategies for success on The Upgraded Life. From exploring digital marketing to making more money than in the navy, he reveals his secrets to lead generation...

🎙Season 3 Episode 16 - Robert Day- Fixing Foster Care🎙 Robert Day is a passionate advocate for the historical significance of foster care as a replacement for the outdated orphanage system. He emphasizes that foster care is the result of a movement that recognizes the importance of providing children with a caring family environment rather than institutional settings. Reflecting on the original pu...

🎙Season 3 Episode 16 - Sam Ocean - The Importance of Relationships: How Building a Network Can Propel Your Career Mission 🎙 I learned a ton from Sam during our time together! He is a true blessing to have in my network of amazing people! Sam Ocean is a seasoned marketer and business development expert with over 9 years of experience in the field. After dropping out of college due to a challenging...

On this episode of The Upgraded Life, host Dr. Nick Sotelo talks with a man about the importance of installing core values into your life. They stress the importance of being consciously aware of your own values and how they affect decision-making, personal development, and resilience. The conversation includes practical tips for setting reminders, as well as the concept of grit and overcoming obs...

🎙Season 3 Episode 14 - Chris C - Empowering Others: A Discussion on Demonstrating Love through Servant Leadership On this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo facilitates a core values clarification session with Chris Connors. Core values is one of the important concepts that a person can incorporate into their life. There are several examples of core values exercises available out there...

🎙I had a CRITICAL conversation with Dr. Jay Shah a cardiologist that specializes in treating hypertension- the most invasive medical silent killer today🎙 On this episode of The Upgraded Life, host Dr. Nick Sotelo speaks with guest Dr. Jay Shah about the breakthrough in hypertension care. Shah explains the limitations of current approaches in tracking interventions and their impact on health. Perso...

🎙Season 3 Episode 12 - Lauren Tickner - How to build an online business so you can live life on your terms   🎙I had an amazing conversation with Lauren Tickner🎙 Lauren is a fitness enthusiast who has always had a disciplined approach to her days, thanks to her early athletic roots. She believes in starting each day with movement and keeping her health as a top priority. Lauren understands that her...

🎙Season 3 Episode 11 - Vikrant Shaurya - Going all in on yourself, an entrepreneurial success story 🎙I had a truly inspiring conversation with Vikrant Shaurya Vikrant's story is about doing what makes the most sense to you, despite those around you telling you to do something different. To connect with Vikrant use any of the following links: Book: https://bestsellingbook.com/vikrantshaurya/ Li...

🎙Season 3 Episode 10 - Guillaume McMartin - How You Can Take A Leap Of Faith Into Your Personal Mission 🎙 I had an amazing conversation with Guillaume McMartin Guillaume’s personal mission is to bring peace to all nations by choosing the journey that resonated with who he is as a person. Support Guillaume by purchasing his book! To connect with Guillame use any of the following links: Blog: https:...

🎙Season 3 Episode 9 - Candice Bakx-Friesen - How You Can Use Real Estate and Personal Finances To Your Advantage 🎙I had an amazing conversation with a Realtor,  Real Estate Investor, Sales Coach. And Personal Finance Expert Candance comes on to give killer advice on the difference between being a Realtor and Investor. Candance also breaks down how we can get ahead on personal finances. To connect...

🎙Season 3 Episode 8 - Kenneth Rupert  🎙I had an amazing conversation with author,  educator, strategist, and Financial Black Belt Kenneth Rupert 🎙 Ken shares a power story of how he lives by the principles and strategies he teaches in his Financial Self-Defense Training course. Buy his here book! https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Black-Belt-Academys-Self-Defense-ebook/dp/B07QS5V3H5?ref_=ast_author_...

🎙Season 3 Episode 7 - Jacquelyn Phillips 🎙I had an amazing conversation with author Jacquelyn Phillips🎙 Jacquelyn shares a power story of being at her rock bottom and then building herself back up. Her take on mindset was absolute gold! Buy here book! https://a.co/d/gAqbjwH To connect with Jacquelyn use any of the following links: Website: https://yourazphotog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

🎙Season 3 Episode 6 - Joey Pagano - No Addict Left Behind 🎙I had an incredible conversation with Joey Pagano, LCSW🎙 Joey just released a new book! Its rare that I find someone like Joey who can talk about both the lived experience of addiction and can hang on the more academic side of speaking to how addictions form and how to help the person who is struggling with addictions. Joey knows is his st...

🎙Season 3 Episode 5 - Art by Shanti 🎙I had the honor of interviewing Shanti Bennett and Jeremy Bennett🎙 This episode features a powerful story of how the creative art process was a path to healing and spirituality for Shanti. For the past several decades Shanti has been using art to bring healing to the world on a grand scale and to individuals that she mentors. In more recent times her husba...

🎙Season 3 Episode 4 - Capstone Project Interview -  The Guardian Academy Cryptocurrency Community 🎙I had the honor of interviewing Daniel Senn🎙 This episode is a interview between Dr. Nick Sotelo and Daniel Senn. Daniel is the co-founder of the Forge Finance cryptocurrency project. This interview will be used to complete and submit his capstone project to the Guardian Academy (TGA). TGA...

🎙Season 3 Episode 3 - Capstone Project Interview -  The Guardian Academy Cryptocurrency Community 🎙 This is the capstone project I completed to apply for entry into the Guardian Academy.  You'll hear about my personal solvable problem, macro belief, and ways that the TGA has shaped me into being a better human.  If you want to learn about cryptocurrency, WEB3, NFTS, and blockch...

🎙Season 3 Episode 2  🎙 Solo show TUL Podcast is back after a nearly TWO Year hiatus. Don't call it come back.... When you lack clarity it makes decision making and taking action very difficult if not impossible.  If you're stuck, lack motivation, feel burned out, checked out, and just plain BLAH....chances are you are lacking clarity in your life.  Get clear on these three things AS...

🎙Season 3 Episode 1 - Capstone Project Interview -  The Guardian Academy Cryptocurrency Community 🎙I had the true pleasure of interviewing Sage Tempest🎙 TUL Podcast is back after a nearly TWO Year hiatus. Don't call it come back.... This episode is a interview between Dr. Nick Sotelo and Sage Tempest - AKA Matt. Matt is a member of a cryptocurrency community called The Guardian Academy (...