Get Yourself Optimized®

Dealing with a global pandemic wasn't in people's 2020 plans. But here we are. This drastic shift only proves that aside from creating our annual projections and goals, we need to be equipped for the worst as well. My guest, Shannon Susko shares how focusing on the key things that matter in the business, whether good or bad, helped her organization build a strong foundation. Shannon is the CEO & f...

The fact we are dealing with a pandemic that's "uncharted territory" definitely evokes fear and anxiety. It has shaken the entire world.  We are all looking for tools that can help us deal with it better. Today, you're going to learn about a tool called the Wise Advocate. It's been invaluable in processing all of this. My guests' Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz and Josie Thomson are the co-authors of the boo...

How do you really know if you're healthy? I've shared this quote more than once in the past, but it's something I stand by, Peter Drucker says, "what gets measured, gets managed." In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, my guest David Karow and I deep dive into the world of genome analytics and MR imaging. If you're interested in biohacking, then you're in for a treat! David is the President and C...

The entire world is going through dark times. Instead of just sharing casual hellos and small talk like "Hope you're staying safe during this crazy time," take time to spread information. Knowing how to be better prepared in battling COVID-19 can help you and your loved ones. I have been reading a ton about the virus lately, and I'm happy to be joined by my friend, Steve Good. Steve is an entrepre...

You may not realize how many narcissists are hiding in plain sight. To learn how to spot one, I invited Dr. Ramani Durvasula on the show. Dr. Ramani is a psychologist, professor, author, and speaker. Her most recent book. "Don't You Know Who I Am? How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility" provides deep insight into how narcissism is impacting us all, what it is, and wh...

To an entrepreneur, running a business is all about turning their passion into profit. However, it's easy to forget how running a business is composed of several nuts and bolts including handling the finances.  Most people would refer to accounting and finance as the serious, nitty-gritty part of business. Some may even describe it as "messy" with all of the moving parts. My guest knows how to wor...

Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.  has taken the lessons of his father, Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of "The Four Agreements", and discovered his own personal freedom. This episode is all about teaching us how to wake up, liberate ourselves from illusory beliefs and stories, and live with authenticity. Tune in for an hour full of eye-opening musings on how to master your own self. The show notes, including the t...

The inspiration for me starting this podcast was really my fascination with biohacking and personal optimization - merging the world of science with the spiritual and cognitive experience. When you hear about the tech that today's guest Scott Donnell is going to speak with us about, you're going to feel like you've stepped into a Star Trek episode. I met Scott during a dinner at the Genius Network...

I'm sure everyone has probably had the frustrating experience of not being able to remember important things--whether they're facts, names, or just information that feels like it's at the tip of your tongue, but somehow it's inaccessible. My guest today, Ron White, is a two-time national memory champion. He held the record for the fastest to memorize a deck of shuffled cards in only 1 minute and 2...

We live in a world where technology, obsession with devices causes us to have shorter and shorter attention spans. And though in school, we teach our kids how to read and write, we don't teach them how to speak and to listen. These are such critical skills to learn because whether it's in your personal life or your professional world, the ability to communicate is at the heart of any relationship....

I'm committed to revealing light in the world in everything I do, including this podcast. I believe revealing light is in large part the reason why I'm here on this earth. But as my guest today, Jeff Goins so aptly puts it, every light casts a shadow. Jeff and I discussed how often we end up chasing the shadows rather than chasing the light. It's easy to focus on your social media persona or keepi...

I've always considered myself a pragmatic thinker. Breaking down how things work is fun and it makes sense. But on my journey of personal growth, I've had experiences that have challenged my mind to see a greater, more empowering view of life. I traveled to India and had a spiritual awakening. I met my soulmate. I've created a life I truly enjoy. Part of my love for biohacking and personal optimiz...

It has become commonplace to talk about being "triggered." While becoming part of the lexicon, this concept is more than just a buzzword. Acknowledging these emotional triggers provides a greater awareness of how our past can continue to affect us. PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, doesn't just affect war heroes and first responders. We've all suffered trauma in our childhood, especially if yo...

Something I learned in my Kabbalah class is when you focus on darkness, you attract more darkness. When you focus on the light, you get more light. Our brains work similarly, in that they have an incredible amount of neuroplasticity that we can literally mold through our daily habits, whether it's our sleeping, eating or consumption habits, we have the power to optimize them for better health and...

A decade ago, I was a train wreck. I was recently divorced. I was socially awkward. I didn't know how to talk to women. In fact, I was terrified to do so. I looked like a computer nerd who never saw the sun. Yeah, I was downright unattractive. Thankfully, I went through a metamorphosis. And the two men who started me on that path of reinvention were Tony Robbins and Neil Strauss. How I got from th...

Can you believe it? 2020 is nearly upon us. It's crazy how time flies! If you take this season to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for what's coming, today's episode might just help you achieve those lofty New Year's resolutions. Who doesn't want to live a better life? Whether it's a job promotion you're eyeing, a startup you're building, or a diet you're following, the feeling of overcoming...

Living in the information age comes with a price. That price is overwhelm. We are drowning in data, and we desperately want to know who and what we can trust online. Especially when it comes to high stakes issues, such as our health and longevity. It's important to be discerning, to not simply accept conventional wisdom, and to assess the incentives that may influence a health expert's position on...

Fitness is gaining popularity with the masses thanks in part to the millions of motivational Instagram videos out there, yet there still are plenty of folks who just can't find the time to hit the gym. That is completely understandable. Life can get busy, especially when you're trying to juggle work, family, and everything else. Exercising isn't exactly urgent. So it makes sense that all those hou...

Many diseases today are caused by hormonal imbalances and the common denominator, the chemicals found in our food and personal care products. These nasty chemicals can cause diseases like cancer, obesity and Alzheimer's. Some have even been linked to depression. Before you place a product in your shopping cart, you need to know what it's made of and whether the manufacturer can be trusted. Further...

Entrepreneurs tend to showcase their successes and hide their screwups. Yet the mistakes, and what the entrepreneur learned from them, are arguably what brought on the success. It's those failures that really hone one's skills and intuition. One man who's been honest about his missteps on the road to success in the hopes of helping others is Mike Michalowicz. In some ways, Mike and I have lived pa...

Of all the organs in the human body, the brain is arguably the most important, yet we still don't understand exactly how it works. When it comes to diseases of the brain, like Alzheimer's and other types of Dementia, there are no cures and oftentimes, treatments focus on managing symptoms rather than stopping or slowing the disease. Dr. Joe DiDuro has treated many patients with neurodegenerative d...

We are all imperfect humans, so we can't expect to have had perfect parents or caregivers. Most parents do the best they can. It's just an unfortunate reality that we as their children experienced trauma at their hands. Anything less than nurturing is trauma so the bar is pretty low. We have all experienced trauma in our childhoods. These traumas can still affect us mentally, emotionally, and spir...

Sleep is essential if you want to maintain stamina, achieve peak performance during your workday, and not get sick like I am right now. Unfortunately, our natural sleep patterns get disrupted by TVs, laptops, and cellphones that we look at for hours each day. Blue light emitted from the screens of these devices have been shown to delay the release of melatonin to make you more alert and to reset y...

Way back in the 90s, in the early days of my first startup, Netconcepts, I read a book that changed how I viewed the information technology revolution. It was called Data Smog: Surviving the Information Glut. I never forgot that book. In fact, I recently looked up the author to see what he's up to these days. And what came out of that was well, this episode number 219. It's my pleasure to welcome...