Habits and Hustle

From cutting lawns for $5-$10 each to building a business empire worth millions, Jay Jenkins has never played it safe. In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with the artist better known as Jeezy for a raw conversation about betting everything on yourself.  We discuss why he spent $4 million of his own money before getting signed, and the unconventional way he built relationships with me...

Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/fWvBYBO3ssE?si=M7K4oJWnVAOWKWnz   At 60, JJ Virgin looks better than most people half her age, but her approach to hormones and supplements might surprise you. In this Fitness Friday episode, we dive into her specific protocols and why the "most studied" supplement isn't always the best choice. We also discuss a shocking body composition case study: how...

What happens when you take quitting completely off the table? In this episode of Habits and Hustle , I'm joined by Alvaro Nunez as he shares how his father's cancer diagnosis turned a seemingly impossible cycling race into an unbreakable commitment. We dive into his journey from tennis courts to Miami real estate deals, and why he voluntarily puts himself through extreme physical and mental challe...

Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XENYK73THs   At 70, Mark Sisson looks better than most people half his age. In this Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from our conversation where he shares the counterintuitive strategies that kept him injury-free and thriving while his endurance athlete peers broke down. We dive into the concept of metabolic flexibility, wh...

Remember your biggest celebrity crush from the '90s? Mine was Antonio Sabato Jr., and now he's sitting across from me explaining how he went from Calvin Klein model and soap opera star to construction worker to boxing professionally at 53. In this episode of Habits and Hustle , Antonio opens up about his decade-long blacklisting from Hollywood after supporting Trump and his journey through addicti...

Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThY-UBFtGK8   Even billionaires struggle with self-doubt. In this Fitness Friday excerpt from my conversation with Mark Cuban, he opens up about still feeling intimidated in rooms full of domain experts, why he believes most entrepreneurs hire the wrong people at the wrong time, and his surprising take on what business you're actually in....

Think you're eating healthy with your daily green smoothie and salad? What if the foods you believe are nourishing you are actually working against your body's natural design? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with Dr. Josh Axe to discuss why many "superfood" staples might be sabotaging your health – especially for women with thyroid issues. We also discuss the Biblio diet, explore...

Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThY-UBFtGK8   What if I told you Mark Cuban has invested over $100 million in companies from complete strangers who just sent him an email? In this Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing insights from my conversation with Mark Cuban about his unconventional investment approach and the incredible companies built from cold outreach. We discuss...

Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThY-UBFtGK8   What does a billionaire's morning routine actually look like? In this Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing an expert from my conversation with Mark Cuban about the daily habits and routines that fuel his billion-dollar empire.  Tune in to discover why Mark sleeps only 5-6 hours but takes strategic naps, how he processes hundr...

Listen to the full episode: https://mindpumppodcast.com/2575-raising-resilient-children-with-jen-cohen/   In today's Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from my conversation on the Mind Pump Podcast about a crisis that most parents don't want to discuss, but absolutely must - the digital destruction of childhood. The average age a child first encounters pornography online is 10 years ol...

Think you need to be a "natural" to be a powerful speaker? Think again. In this episode of Habits and Hustle , I sit down with Lisa Nichols, a transformational speaker, who breaks down exactly how anyone can go from terrified of speaking to magnetically captivating an audience. We discuss the four types of speakers and why most people get stuck in the "information trap." Lisa reveals her signature...

Listen to the full episode: https://mindpumppodcast.com/2575-raising-resilient-children-with-jen-cohen/   Team sports aren't just about physical fitness - they're a masterclass in life preparation. In this Fitness Friday excerpt from my Mind Pump Podcast conversation, we dive into why putting your kids in team sports between ages 3-10 is absolutely critical for their development. We discuss how sp...

Think you need to be broken to benefit from deep personal transformation work? Think again. In this episode of Habits and Hustle , I talk with Jim Curtis, a growth strategist and master hypnotist, who explains how even high-achieving, control-oriented people can become their most powerful selves.  We dive into what he calls "mind traps" and how childhood trauma shaped his intuitive abilities. We a...

Listen to the full episode: https://mindpumppodcast.com/2575-raising-resilient-children-with-jen-cohen/   While we're trying harder than ever to be "good parents," we're accidentally raising the most fragile generation in history. In today's Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from my conversation on the Mind Pump Podcast about how to raise resilient kids.  We share the alarming statist...

Think narcissism only affects insecure or naive people? Think again. In this episode of Habits and Hustle , I talk with Dr. Ramani Durvasula who explains how narcissists manipulate even the most self-aware, high-achieving individuals. We dive into why narcissistic relationships are so hard to leave, how gaslighting corrodes your self-trust, and the emotional price we pay for constantly managing to...

What if the best exercise on the planet costs nothing and requires no equipment? Movement expert Zarina Del Mar returns to the Habits and Hustle podcast to cut through the fitness industry noise and reveal why simple walking trumps expensive supplements, complex workout programs, and trendy wellness hacks. We explore why the fitness industry's "all or nothing" mentality is failing us, despite bein...

Are we being slowly poisoned by everyday products? Dr. Aly Cohen joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to reveal the shocking truth about toxins lurking in our water, food packaging, and personal care items - and more importantly, what we can actually do about it without breaking the bank. We discuss why your filtered water might still be contaminated, the four essential supplements everyone n...

What if everything you've been told about getting stronger is backwards? Former lawyer turned movement expert Zarina Del Mar joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to share how her journey from exercise addiction to mindful movement transformed not just her body, but her entire approach to fitness and wellbeing. We dive into why women are over-training their lower bodies while neglecting their...

What does it take to survive a 20% chance of living, win seven Tour de France titles, and rebuild your life after losing everything? Lance Armstrong joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the mindset that refuses to quit. We discuss the grueling reality of the Tour de France and why he says the doping controversy was not ant...

Former tax lawyer Zarina Del Mar was working out twice a day, seven days a week—running in the morning, gym sessions midday, and CrossFit at night. She was chasing an impossible body standard while fighting her genetic baseline, until she realized she couldn't feel her own body anymore. In this Fitness Friday episode, Zarina explains how one movement session changed everything. We dive into the ps...

What if everything you know about menopause is wrong? Former TV journalist Tamsen Fadal joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to share how a live television hot flash changed her life and sparked a global conversation about the menopause transition that affects 1 billion women worldwide. We discuss the surprising 100+ symptoms of menopause and why doctors aren't educated about this life stage....

Is Ozempic the miracle weight loss drug everyone claims, or are we creating a generation of "sarcopenic, chalky skeletons"? In this Fitness Fridya episode, Dr. Stacy Sims and I dive into the truth.  We discuss the peptide craze, exploring why BPC-157 might be the only one worth considering, and why WADA banning it actually proves it works. Plus, Dr. Sims settles the sauna debate once and for all -...

Why are women still afraid of strength training? Fitness phenom Senada Greca joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to share how she has spent years proving that lifting weights won't make you bulky - it'll make you powerful. We discuss why cardio culture is holding women back, reveal her exact weekly workout routine, and break down the psychological barriers keeping people from the gym. Plus,...

Why do women struggle more with intermittent fasting than men? And what's the real secret to building bone density that most women are missing? In this Fitness Friday episode, exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims and I break down the biological differences that make popular health trends work differently for women. We explore the concept of "polarized training"—why women need to go super hard or s...

Are we living in a victim culture? Cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman thinks so - and his new book "Rise Above" is the antidote we desperately need. In this Habits and Hustle episode, Scott and I dive into what separates those who rise above their circumstances from those who stay stuck. We discuss the difference between being victimized and having a victim mindset, explain why vulnerable...