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Leanne Mauriello, PhD is a Digital Health Strategist, Lifestyle Medicine Pioneer and Behavior Science Thought Leader. Leanne has led the development, testing, and implementation of health behavior change programs for varied populations and settings, including digital health modalities. Leanne is an expert on utilizing the stages of behavior change theory to engage patients in sustained behavior mo...

Robin Bartlett is the author of "Vietnam Combat: Fire Fights and Writing History." Robin served a 12-month combat tour as an officer in the US Army Rangers and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant after only one year, Robin Bartlett at 22 assumed the leadership of the 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Over the ne...

The In-Between Episode Sometimes life gets in the way. All good. Here is an update on the podcast, upcoming guests and the new Built Not Born YouTube Channel and Built Not Born Substack Blog : Sign up for these NEW Built Not Born Podcast Channels: YouTube: Built Not Born YouTube Channel Blog: Built Not Born Substack Blog TikTok: Built Not Born TikTok Channel IG: Built Not Born Instagram "Life is B...

Michael Lombardi  is a former NFL general manager, 3-time Super Bowl Champion , best selling author and host of the The GM Shuffle Podcast. Michael and I discuss his latest book, "Football Done Right -Setting the Record Straight on the Coaches, Players, and History of the NFL" where Michael tackles the almost impossible task of ranking the Top 100 NFL players of all time. Michael shares what...

Ryan Manion is the sister of Silver Star recipient 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC , who gave his life in Iraq April 29, 2007. Ryan is the President of the Travis Manion Foundation and co-author of the book, "The Knock at the Door." Ryan describes Travis' amazing story of heroism and the ultimate sacrifice Travis paid while defending our country. Ryan and I discuss how she navigated grief, resilience,...

Christopher Dodson, MD is a board certified Sports Medicine surgeon and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University . He is currently the Associate Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the Philadelphia Eagles , a consultant to the National Hockey League (NHL), and Head Team Physician for Eastern University. Dr. Dodson was previously Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia 76ers a...

In this episode, Cara Ooi, MD, host of the the DECODE Project Podcast interviews Joe Ciccarone. Dr Cara & I discuss the key learnings from 100+ episodes of Built Not Born , my work in sales, knowing when to quit, essentialism and the importance of learning to dance with fear. Connect with Cara Ooi, MD & The DECODE Podcast: Podcast: BNB Episode #10 - The Art of Sleep with Dr Cara Ooi Podcas...

Marco "The Professor" Perazzo returns to talk how to conquer imposter syndrome, brew the perfect cup of coffee, why we need to fall in love with the process to succeed in anything, evolving your BJJ game, lessons learned from 15 years owning his own small business / BJJ Academy, co-hosting the Ninja Rob Podcast and what COVID-19 taught him about business and life. Marco tells us how he how he live...

Ken Rusk is the best selling author of Wall Street Journal Best Seller "Blue Collar Cash". Ken Rusk is a blue-collar construction entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful endeavors for over thirty years. He now is teaching others to do the same. Ken got his start digging ditches for a basement repair company in Ohio. Rusk has extensive experience in hiring, training, and developing first-...

Nadine Kelly, MD. grew up on the South Side of Chicago as the eldest daughter to Haitian immigrants. Dr Kelly spent 7 years as a practicing pathologist before being diagnosed with major clinical depression.   She then reinvented herself, her career, and her mission. Dr Kelly started taking yoga, got her Yoga teacher certification and became an ACE Certified Health Coach.  In 2018 she too...

Javier Vazquez is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, former professional MMA fighter and veteran of the UFC , WEC, ELITE XC, SHOOTO, KOTC, EBI, & ADCC. Javier is the creator of the groundbreaking JVOS curriculum. Javier discusses why his "The Master Plan" is a complete training system of self-defense that will revolutionize how BJJ is taught. Javier describes how JVOS addresses the l...

Episode #109 Built Not Born is back after a 2 week late summer pause. In today's episode, I read a blog post I wrote after meeting the one and only Jocko Willink. My son and I attended Jocko's "The Decisive Engagement" in Philadelphia. Amazing experience to meet someone who's work I have admired from afar for almost a decade. Also, the podcast has a new website (links here & below) and a new S...

Cam F. Awesome , formerly known as  Lenroy Thompson , is an American amateur  boxer  best known for winning the US Boxing title in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2014. Cam won the  Golden Gloves  in 2009, 2011 and 2013 at Super Heavyweight. Cam is a 6x National Champion, 6 Ringside Champion , 4x Gold Gloves and competed at 3 Olympic Trials. Cam ended his Boxing career with an amazin...

Henry Akins is a  Brazilian jiu jitsu  black belt under the legendary  Rickson Gracie  and a former instructor / manager at Rickson’s academy in Los Angeles. Henry is the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu and regarded by many as one of the best black belts produced by Rickson. Henry and I discuss him growing up in Oklahoma, what it was like training with Rickson and what makes Hidden...

Matt Seabrook is the owner of Dresher Physical Therapy. Matt founded Dresher PT in 2001 and has built it into two highly respected community-based rehabilitation centers in suburban Philadelphia. Matt discuses what he and his wife Chris calls “the most challenging thing we ever went through in our lives", when their first child was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Hurler’s Syndrome. M...

Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius ." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". In Part 2, Donald and I continue our discussion on Stoic Philosophy and the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. We also discuss Epictetus, Seneca and Socrates. Donald describes how he approaches the creative pr...

Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius ." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". In Part 1, Donald and I discuss Stoic Philosophy, the difference between lower case stoicism vs UPPER CASE Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius and The Meditations. Connect with Donald Robertson: Website: Donald Robe...

Maliq Harris is the founder of King's Corner Boxing located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Maliq empowers his clients to overcome life's challenges in and out of the ring through Boxing. Connect with Maliq Harris & King's Corner Boxing: Website: King's Corner Boxing FaceBook: Maliq Harris IG: King's Corner Boxing BNB #26 Maliq Harris - Boxing for Life "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone...

Andrew Lubell, MD, FAAP  is the Chief Medical Officer for the True North Medical Group. Dr Lubell has been recognized as a "Top Doc" by Philadelphia Magazine for the last 5 years.  Dr. Lubell and I talk about his personal journey from being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child to his inspiring career as a Pediatrician. We discuss how his own experience shaped his passion for improvi...

Jamie Cochran is the Chief Operating Officer at Echelon Front. Echelon Front is the Leadership Consultancy created by ex-Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Jamie and I discuss how she became Echelon Front's first employee, to being named Chief Operating Officer that oversees all EF's operations, to what it's like being up on stage with ex-NAVY SEALs teaching leadership principles learned in...

Seth Godin is the international best selling author of 21 books that have been translated to 40 languages. Seth's daily blog is one of the most read in the world. Seth and I discuss his latest book, "The Song of Significance". We talk the difference between leadership and management, how to create a winning culture and why no human is a "resource". Connect with Seth Godin: Seth's Book: The Song of...

To celebrate Episode #99 we "Turn The Tables". Corey Schlosser-Hall & Boston Blake interview Built Not Born podcast host Joe Ciccarone. Corey Schlosser-Hall is the Deputy Executive for Vision, Innovation & Rebuilding at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). in Washington state and the host of the "On the Verge" Podcast. Boston Blake is a former film and stage actor and host of the "Mythic" Podcast....

Charlie Vinch is a former MMA fighter, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Tai instructor, and founder of BUDO Martial Arts. Charlie and I discuss being bullied, the power of gratitude, Tony Robbins, why we should take action and of course Jiu Jitsu. Connect with Charlie Vinch: IG: Charlie Vinch IG: Budo Martial Arts Book: The Untethered Soul Book: The Magic of Thinking Big "Life is Built, Not...

Bill Whiteside is the author of, "Everyone Knows A Salesman Can't Write a Book". After a 40 year career of selling and marketing other people’s fish sticks, ice cream, and software, Bill had the courage to write and self-publish his first book. Bill and I discuss Winston Churchill , a fascinating, yet little known battle in WW2, the creative process and the Art of Selling. Connect with Bill Whites...

Wylie McGraw is a former star pitcher, competitive Bull Rider and 3-Tour Combat Veteran with the US Army's 101st Airborne. Wylie and I discuss peak performance and how to live an optimized life. Connect with Wylie McGraw: Website: www. WylieMcGraw.com LinkedIn: Wylie McGraw Podcast: Wise Words & Wiskey "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone