From Zero to 80 with Jack Rahaim

Join me and Brandon in an intimate conversation about Brandon's challenge with an episode of OCD. Hear what Brandon thinks led to the episode, what it felt like, the things he did to try resolve his issues and what finally worked for him. If you'd like to have Brandon speak to your group, you can contact him at https://brandonblackspeaking.com/ Please spread the word about this episode to your fri...

Frequent listeners to our pod know that I'm intrigued about the process of growing older and the resulting freedom to pivot in our lives and our careers. My guest today, Tim Stephens, is a perfect example of someone who was an expert in the healthcare industry and pivoted to being a full time faculty member at University of Texas, Dallas. We also discuss the use of AI in education and how technolo...

Ben Blankenship taught high school for many years (including in NYC) and, upon retiring at 59, decided to pursue a music career. This episode is loaded with life lessons and some great music. Join Ben and me as we examine career pivots later in life.

A thought leader and senior executive in the beauty industry, Jennilee is the model of what it means to be a successful, authentic and engaged woman who balances work and family. Join Jennilee and I as we discuss those topics and more!

Join me and my guest, Linda Fenelon, owner of Nu Power, Yoga and Barre, as we discuss the practice and business of Yoga. Hear Linda's story as we trace her journey from Ireland to the US and how she became the designer of the practice of Power Yoga which provides all the benefits of Yoga plus results in the sculpting of our bodies. Smart, engaging and motivational, Linda's episode is desti...

This is a rare opportunity to hear how having the tools to deal with fear, anxiety, and stress can change the arc of our lives. Join Rick Carson (renowned author of Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way and A Master Class in Gremlin-Taming(R): The Absolutely Indispensable Next Step for Freeing Yourself from the Monster of the Mind , and friend of the Pod...

Regular listeners to our podcast will recognize Stacy Burnett from a previous episode where she talked about her journey from being incarcerated, to getting an MBA to making a difference in the world. In this episode I ask Stacy to explain the Criminal Justice System to us and why so many US Citizens end up in Jail or Prison and what happens to them there. It's complex and compelling stuff...

Wondering why your healthcare costs are so high and why other countries think of access to healthcare as a constitutional right? Join Dr. Keith Matheny from Dallas and Dr. Rui Nunes from Portugal to learn about their respective healthcare systems, their histories, and what works and what doesn't in both systems.

My guest, Ziya, lives and works in China. We discuss the role of innovation in Chinese organizations, the impact of the Chinese educational system, and the challenges faced when a member of the organization wishes to innovate in their work. The better we understand the Chinese and their culture, the more likely we are to find a way to coexist.

Based on a number of listener requests I've created another episode of me talking about lessons learned both in my 80 years of living and the insights of my guests. Jack is back and flying solo on #FromZeroToEighty. From conquering imposter syndrome to the crucial role of voting, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Let’s get inspired together and pass this along to anyone thinking that...

We've all been there: one day we are BFFs with someone and the next day they're not speaking to us...forever! A good friend of mine is going through this dynamic now and it prompted me to record this short episode and to invite my listeners to submit their stories via email [jackrahaim@gmail.com]. If you've ever asked 'what the hell just happened' regarding a friendship, please join us.

The Nashville Real Estate Market is crazy hot, and my podcast guest, Kate Webster (Tel: 615-422-KATE), a real estate agent with Benchmark Realty, helps us understand the underlying dynamics, impact of interest rates, trends, and ways for young people to get into the market. This podcast is for you if you are thinking of buying a home in Nashville, perhaps becoming a real estate agent, or just want...

Yuqun ('Q') was a student of mine in 2020 in the graduate course I taught at NYU. Born and raised in China, we discuss what it was like growing up there, the culture, her decision to attend NYU, and to remain in the US to work. We also talk about the challenges she faced along that journey.

This is a must-listen for Entrepreneurs and aspiring Entrepreneurs! Regular listeners will recall that Steve Harlow appeared on an earlier episode, 'Coffee Buzz,' with Geo Navarrete, and we started to discuss Steve's fitness business; I called an 'audible' and decided to make that conversation an episode unto itself...and here it is. We'll learn how Steve got into the fitne...

Join Sam Atherton and me as we discuss Ultra-Marathoning and its impact on Sam's life. This episode is loaded with usable tips for training and for a life well-lived. Follow Sam's journey, especially focusing on tthe last two years as he trained to excel in this extremely challenging sport.

Remember what it was like being 12? Well, today's guest, Sumner, is a 12 year old girl who gives us insight into what it's like being that age and the challenges of growing up. The interview starts off as you would expect, a bit awkward and slow, and then it picks up speed and my favorite segment is where Sumner talks about where she and her friends get their news and opinions from. Give it a list...

Join Noah Jacobs and me as we explore the challenges and joys of managing people in their twenties. We explore Noah's childhood, working in a restaurant in Ireland, and how that shaped his view of the restaurant business and managing people.

What's it like to be seven years old? In this episode, my granddaughter, Nora, tells us all about it. She's precocious, precious, and has a heart of gold. Keep in mind that this is a seven-year-old; I don't know about you, but at seven, I was waiting for my Snap, Crackle, and Pop puppets to arrive in the mail...that was approximately 90% of my life. I think you'll find Nora's s...

Nashville filmmaker Sam Jones takes us inside his creative process. Join Sam and I as we discuss his processes for innovation and creativity and listen as we apply those techniques to creating the idea for a movie in realtime. Sam is wicked smart (as we used to say in Massachusetts), insightful and generous; I've been wanting to have this conversation with someone since I first became curious...

Scott Becker is an internationally respected analyst and writer in the healthcare industry. In this episode, we combine Scott's interview of me for his Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast plus my interview of him for my From Zero To 80 Podcast. We cover a lot of territory re: life, career, healthcare, living a life of significance and more.

Crys Ink (Crystal Shuhuan Chen) is a gifted tattoo artist and studio owner in Brooklyn. Whether you are into being inked or just have questions (I had a metric ton of them), join us as we discuss the art and business of tattoos. If you're of my generation, give or take 30 years, this episode will answer a lot of your questions as well and perhaps even change your perception of tattoos and thos...

Each of us has a personal 'brand'/reputation. Joanne, a professor at NYU and successful author and podcaster, shares her journey and helps us understand that we create our personal brand through every interaction that we have, both in person and online. You can read more about Joanne and our other guests at www.fromzeroto80.com

Tonie Leatherberry serves on multiple boards of directors and shares the inspirational story of her journey from a Catholic girl's high school with no STEM courses to a successful career driven by a strong sense of purpose. You may never accept 'no' for an answer again after listening to Tonie's story. You can learn more about Tonie and my other guests at www.fromzeroto80.com

Geo Navarrete and Steve Harlow are passionate about coffee and two of the most knowledgeable folks on the topic of building community through coffee-related activities/festivals. You can access their bios, photos of Geo's Latte Art and other information at www.fromzeroto80.com

Listen as three 'Twenty-Somethings' and me discuss their passions, purpose, happiness, friendship, and the role of money in their lives. If you're of that age group, hear what a few of your peers think; if you're 'north' of that demographic, say in your 40s or older, you'll get a peak into their world and what drives them. Share this with your kids (of any age).