SuperSelf

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Don Mann, former Navy SEAL, SEAL Team Six member, longtime CIA contractor, endurance athlete, bestselling author, speaker, survival expert, and one of the most relentless performers to ever come through the series. Don spent 21 years in the Navy SEALs, including time with the legendary SEAL Team Six. After his military career,...

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Len May, founder and creator of EndoDNA, a patented DNA-to-protocol platform focused on precision health. This conversation dives into what it really means to understand your body at a deeper level. Len breaks down how DNA, biomarkers, epigenetics, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress, and neurochemistry all play a role in the w...

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dennis Connors, Paralympic silver medalist, two-time world champion in paracycling, Team USA paraclimbing athlete, decorated Marine combat veteran, and TEDx speaker. Dennis’ story is one of the most intense and inspiring conversations on Super Self so far. From discovering rock climbing as a kid, to serving three tours in Iraq,...

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Julie Ruelle, a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience and the U.S. nutrition lead for Go Coco, a food-scanning app designed to help people make more informed choices at the grocery store. Together, Pete and Julie break down why nutrition feels more confusing than ever, how food labels can be misleading, and why...

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete sits down with Jeff Weiss, award-winning author of Racing Against Time, endurance athlete, and C-suite executive whose professional journey includes helping build a company that was acquired for $3 billion. Jeff’s story is a powerful reminder that midlife is not the beginning of decline. For Jeff, the shift started at 48 years old, when he ran his fi...

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete sits down with award-winning architect and founder of Conscious Home Design, Talor Stewart, for a powerful conversation about something most of us never think deeply enough about: the way our homes shape our lives. This isn’t just a conversation about architecture, beautiful design, or having a bigger house. Talor explains why your home is not simply...

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete sits down with Dr. Matt Campbell, psychologist and founder of Our Primal Five, to talk about why self-care often feels overwhelming, why people give up after one “bad day,” and how to build healthier habits without guilt, shame, or perfectionism. Dr. Campbell breaks down the five foundational behaviors that help us feel more centered, capable, and re...

In this powerful episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete sits down with Chris Lee, a Special Forces Green Beret medic, coach, dad, and bestselling author of Beyond the Battlefield: A Guide to Conquering Life’s Challenges. This conversation dives deep into what it really means to take command of your life: your time, your identity, your purpose, your resilience, and the people you allow into your c...

In this energizing episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Darren Clair, a Princeton and Columbia-educated, dual board-certified physician in lifestyle medicine and anesthesiology, to explore what it truly means to build vibrant health from the inside out. With over 40 years of medical experience and nearly 25 years as the founder of Vibrance Health, Dr. Clair shar...

In this eye-opening episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Lily Shapiro, PharmD,  pharmacist, former Wall Street executive, and founder of Atika Wellness,  to explore the emerging concept of skin longevity and why true skin health starts from the inside out. After relocating from New York to San Diego and experiencing firsthand how relentless sun exposure and midlife...

In this fascinating episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Ben Bressington, founder of Bear Remedy, to explore the world of medicinal mushrooms, adaptogens, and what it really takes to reclaim energy in a world driven by burnout, stress, caffeine, and sugar. Ben shares his journey from Fortune 1000 consulting and corporate burnout to building a mushroom-based wellness...

In this candid and powerful episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Tripp Lanier, veteran coach, host of The New Man Podcast, and author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous, to talk about what it really means for men to stop sleepwalking through life and start showing up with more honesty, courage, and purpose. Tripp shares why most men are not actually afraid of dang...

In this practical and empowering episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Pavi Kundhal, surgeon, obesity medicine specialist, author, and founder of Peel Weight Loss Clinic, to unpack the emotional and psychological side of weight loss that so many people overlook. Dr. Kundhal explains why lasting weight loss is rarely about willpower alone. Instead, it starts with...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Stefanos Sifandos,  relational teacher, behavioral scientist, trauma specialist, and author of Tuned In and Turned On,  for a raw conversation about how unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and old survival patterns shape the way we love, connect, and protect ourselves. Stefanos ex...

In this thought-provoking episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Rajiv Mehta, innovator, author, former NASA researcher, and longtime leader in the Quantified Self movement, to explore how deeper self-observation can lead to better health, stronger relationships, and more effective teams. Rajiv breaks down the concept of personal science: applying the tools of science...

In this science-backed episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Christine Boev, ICU nurse, PhD, professor, and metabolic health expert, to cut through the noise around fat loss, strength training, and longevity, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Boev breaks down the real “pillars” of sustainable health: fueling, strategic movement, min...

In this energising episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Ellen Barrett, world-renowned fitness pro, author, and creator of some of the most iconic and creative workouts in the industry, to break down what most people miss when it comes to getting healthy: Fitness is only one part of wellness. Ellen explains why modern movement shouldn’t be driven by punishment, hustl...

In this deeply eye-opening episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Heather Lee, licensed therapist and psychedelic healing practitioner with 30+ years of clinical experience, to explore the transformative potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy for trauma, emotional healing, and inner reconnection. Heather, one of the first certified therapists trained through the Int...

In this practical, no-nonsense episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Andrew Colsky, licensed mental health clinician, sleep science expert, and founder of the National Sleep Center, to break down what’s really behind modern insomnia and why most “quick fixes” make it worse. Andrew (aka the Sleep Science Guy) explains why insomnia is often a learned behavioral pattern...

In this episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dr. Kevin Smith, functional medicine practitioner and founder of the Chronic Conditions Center in Pennsylvania, to unpack what “root-cause healthcare” really looks like, and why so many people stay stuck in fatigue, brain fog, and chronic symptoms even when their labs look “normal.” Dr. Smith breaks down the key differenc...

In this deeply moving episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Kanika, a former engineer and MBA turned Akashic Records reader and Energy Expansion Coach, for a powerful conversation about grief, awakening, and what it means to rebuild your life from the inside out. Kanika shares the “before and after” of her transformation: a life that looked perfect on the outside but...

In this high-impact episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Tim Ward, fitness and longevity mentor, author, and founder of the Fitness Quadrant system, to break down what actually moves the needle in health and performance—especially for busy adults who are tired of “trying everything” and getting nowhere. Tim shares how athletics became his refuge from early trauma, a...

In this powerful episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Ty Gipson, entrepreneur, speaker, and resilience-driven leader, to unpack a life story defined not by limitations, but by choice. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, Ty endured multiple organ failures, dialysis, and three life-saving transplants, including kidneys donated by his mother and wife, and a panc...

Pain isn’t “just getting older.” In this episode, Pete Ferrari sits down with Leigh Brandon, functional medicine practitioner, CHEK practitioner, and pain-rehab specialist, to unpack a practical, root-cause approach to chronic pain that goes far beyond symptom management. Leigh explains why pain is often a message (not the enemy), and how the fastest path to lasting relief usually comes from addre...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your work ethic, your talent, or your circumstances—but the invisible conditioning you’ve been living inside of, for decades? In this episode, host Pete Ferrari sits down with Arnold Beekes, a brain fitness trainer and lifelong coach, to unpack what it really means to become “unconditioned.” Arnold shares how growing up under relentless criticism an...