Ryan Sprague
Highly Optimized
The Highly Optimized Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds of modern-day wizards, creatives, and changemakers who’ve ditched the rulebook and designed life on their terms. I launched this show to help others (like you) break free from the boring box society tries to stuff us into—and to remind you that you’re not crazy for dreaming big. Through deep, real, and sometimes hilarious conversations, we explore the inner work, wild ideas, and bold moves that light the path of the hero’s journey. This isn’t about fitting in—it’s about tuning in and turning your life all the way up.
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Episodes
Episode 84: Breaking Through Life’s Plateaus (feat. Ty Nicholson) 22.12.2021 1:13:36
Send us Fan Mail Along my journey throughout this life, I am continually amazed at the people I meet & the opportunity within each of them to see myself mirrored back to me. Those of us that learn to lead with our hearts then have the ability to act as battery chargers for the world around us & the best part of this is that EVERYONE has this ability within, yet only certain people choose t...
Episode 83: Thirst Traps & Heart Flows (feat. Nathan Kohlerman) 15.12.2021 1:08:15
Send us Fan Mail Throughout the often times tumultuous journey of life, we are faced with challenges that allow us, if chosen to be felt, moved through & learned from, to rise to the occasion of our fullest potential as human beings. Even though these times can force us to find the calm within the metaphorical storm of our lives & can be challenging in endless different ways, these ARE the...
Episode 82: Movement Parallels Life (feat. Kellen Milad) 08.12.2021 1:11:41
Send us Fan Mail When I think about one of the absolute best ways to move energy, engage in the practice of health & shift your physiological state into one that is flooded with neurotransmitters such as dopamine & seratonin, no methodology comes to mind & heart quicker than that of movement. Movement allows our emotions to act as what they truly are, energy in motion. Through our move...
Episode 81: Constructing a Mindset of Success (feat. Austin Linney) 01.12.2021 1:01:21
Send us Fan Mail When it comes to the word “success”, nothing matters more than our mindset. Mindset is the reason that certain wealthy people feel poor, certain poor people feel rich, certain successful people feel like failures & certain people who are down on their luck believe it’s all going to turn around tomorrow. The reason this matters so much is because the mind is similar to a comput...
Episode 80: Going ALL In, On the Art of Transformation (feat. Dr. Levi Deike) 24.11.2021 1:07:51
Send us Fan Mail When it comes to the subject of life, I firmly believe that our purpose here as human beings is to transform ourselves into the best versions of ourselves possible. The challenge I have seen within the realm of transformation the most is people acting from a place of distaste for themselves. They jump into a transformative process because they “don’t” want to be who they are anymo...
Episode 79: Essential Oil Wizardry (feat. Dr. Nick Berry) 17.11.2021 1:11:27
Send us Fan Mail Manifesting his way onto the show to wizard around with us today is a man who is not only one of the most compassionate, loving & spiritually aligned individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, but is also, in my opinion, the creator of the best, highest quality & most pure essential oils on the planet. He holds a doctorate degree in pharmacy from the university o...
Episode 78: A Wholistic Approach to Healthcare (feat. Dr. Nathan “The Holistic OBGYN” Riley) 10.11.2021 54:52
Send us Fan Mail Within my life, I have always found myself coloring outside of the lines & resonating with others that do the same. Whether it be with regards to food, exercise, schooling or especially healthcare, I have found myself gravitating towards those who look at the root causes of issues & those who I feel have their values prioritized towards truly helping those they work with &...
Episode 77: The Journey of a Cannabis Steward (feat. Devin Alexander) 01.11.2021 1:08:31
Send us Fan Mail A field that is one of my biggest passions in life that is also simultaneously EXPLODING in popularity over the last 10 years is that of Cannabis. The challenge within this boom, however, is that more & more corporate entities with a lack of understanding of what Cannabis truly is & what it’s purpose in this world is are cashing in on this boom & driving out opportunit...
Episode 76: How To Crush the Real Estate Game (feat. Dave Agolli) 27.10.2021 54:12
Send us Fan Mail It is no coincidence that every person I have met who is abundant in wealth is into real estate in some way shape or form. For me, happiness isn’t created by money, but rather by freedom & freedom stems from the ability to choose what adventure I want to be a part of moment to moment, which is determined by the financial security I have within my life. Today’s guest is a long...
Episode 75: Liberation Through Dance & Expression (feat. Grant Thomas) 20.10.2021 1:05:56
Send us Fan Mail When it comes to the medicines I enjoy most, nothing beats movement. For me, movement is a way I express my unique, individual experience of life. Movement is what helps me connect with other humans who are allowing the vibrations of life to sing through them & movement is ultimately what has allowed me to see myself reflected in others & have the ability to experience the...
Episode 74: Sound Healing & Energy Alchemy (feat. Leah Jackman) 13.10.2021 1:17:28
Send us Fan Mail Throughout my life, I have always resonated as an old soul. To me, being an old soul is not something that is based on being on a higher level than anyone else, as we will all inevitably be old souls at some point, but is rather something that one just feels. For me, one of the biggest challenges to this quest has been understanding this & trying to make sense of it with my lo...
Episode 73: Meditation for Life Acceleration (feat. Jeff Lester) 06.10.2021 1:04:50
Send us Fan Mail Where ever you go in the world, if you choose to look back far enough into the history, you will undoubtedly find sacred rituals & practices. One of the main reasons for this is that our ancestors understood the laws of the universe, the nature of the mind, how to transcend the mind through these daily rituals & practices & why it was important to do so. This being sai...
Episode 72: The Mind Heart Muscle (feat. Ron White) 29.09.2021 57:47
Send us Fan Mail Within our lives, we will inevitably face hardships & challenges. Our ability to embody strength in these times ultimately allows these hardships & challenges to make us into the humans we are meant to be, rather than break us. Today’s guest on the show is a man who is dedicated & committed to helping as many people as possible embody the strength necessary to laugh at...
Episode 71: Becoming the Ultimate Fighter (feat. “Slippery” Pete Barrett) 22.09.2021 1:20:20
Send us Fan Mail Something I think about often in life is how, as humans, we can prepare ourselves for the sections of our lives that feel as though we must “fight” to move through. What I have noticed in working with dozens of clients on the challenges in their lives is that it is those individuals who embrace the times in which they must “fight” for the lives they know they deserve that ultimate...
Episode 70: Own Your Language to Own Your Life (feat. Kimberly Kesting) 15.09.2021 1:20:41
Send us Fan Mail One of my favorite things about this show is getting to have guests come back on periodically who have been on before. The truth is, all of us are the main character in our own movie & getting to be a part of each guests path & watch their growth is one of the main things that fuels my fire to continue my own journey & to continue the podcast. With that being said, tod...
Episode 69: Using Music to Promote Healing (feat. Brady Brewer) 08.09.2021 36:45
Send us Fan Mail Man oh man am I excited for this interview. If you asked me what my favorite medicine to interact with each day is, I would say music with no hesitation. For me, music truly does act as the carrier wave for emotion. What I mean by that is that it allows me to move through feelings without needing to attach a “story” to them. In short, It keeps me in my body & out of my head. T...
Episode 68: Inner Child Healing & The Challenges of The Mainstream Educational System (feat. Melissa Eliyahoo) 01.09.2021 1:10:34
Send us Fan Mail Something I’ve learned in the past 2 years specifically of going through my own deep healing work is that most of, if not all of, what we experience as challenges in our lives can be rooted back to our childhood. For me, this was a challenging concept as my parents were incredibly affectionate towards me & I had trouble remembering anything that was “wrong” within my childhood...
Episode 67: From Hollywood to Psychotherapy (feat. David Sutcliffe) 25.08.2021 55:44
Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest on the show is someone I am extremely excited to connect with. The story he has is one that is sure to connect to the feeling we have all had when we get what we think we want out of life, only to feel more lost on the other side of receiving what it was we yearned so much for. He has gone from a famous actor & producer, appearing on shows such as “cracked” &...
Episode 66: The Path To Freedom (feat. Bryan Osuna) 18.08.2021 1:07:28
Send us Fan Mail Sharing his journey with us today on the show is a man who since I first met, has added an immense amount of color, inspiration & love to my life each time we have had the opportunity to meet up in 4d. He holds a BS in exercise biology from UC Davis, is a 6 time California state wrestling champion, is a world class physical fitness coach, holding certifications from prestigiou...
Episode 65: Sex Re-education (feat. Ashley Mays) 11.08.2021 1:02:14
Send us Fan Mail Hopping on to drop some truth bombs regarding navigating our way through sex, relationships & life as a whole is a woman who’s strength & passion for living a life fully expressed & authentically was apparent to me after the first time I met her. Her ability to use her own life experience to create harmony in the lives of those she works with & allow men & wome...
Episode 64: Escaping The Rat Race (feat. Chase Tolleson) 04.08.2021 1:17:20
Send us Fan Mail Joining us today on the show to share his journey with us is a man who exemplifies what it means to lead by example. He is a master fitness coach who practices his craft at his business, ardent fitness, which he created as an answer to the multitude of challenges athletes were facing in typical fitness programs, flows his coaching into the realms of mindset, transformation &...
Episode 63: A Specialized Approach to Health (feat. Jason Gandzjuk) 28.07.2021 53:46
Send us Fan Mail Stopping by to flow & share his journey with us today is a man who in his one lifetime has worn many different hats. He has an absolutely incredible story of moving from being a traveling competitive motocrosser into a life that is much more focused on not only his own health & well being, but also helping others achieve the same results. His journey includes a dark night...
Episode 62: “How to Create the Life of Your Dreams 101 (feat. Rachel Varitimos) 21.07.2021 1:00:52
Send us Fan Mail Stepping back onto the show for round 2 today is a woman who continues to show the world how driven, motivated & ready she is to do her part in helping others reach their potential. She is a world class coach who helps women discover their purpose & put that purpose into action & is the host of the Goddess Getaway retreats, which are designed to show women the power th...
Episode 61: The Sun Potion Story (feat. Scott Linde) 15.07.2021 1:18:44
Send us Fan Mail Sitting in with us today to share his epic journey is a man who is a true testament to the idea that everything in our lives happens FOR us, rather than to us. He is an individual who has gone through his fair share of transitions in life, having gone from living in LA with big dreams of success to becoming a minimalist living in the country before beginning his passion project Su...
Episode 60: Living Biodynamically (feat. Jared Pickard) 07.07.2021 1:19:32
Send us Fan Mail Joining us today to dive deep into the worlds of nature, farming & more is a man who exemplifies what it means to live off the land & with the land. He is a graduate of Oberlin college, has an extensive background in farming, having apprenticed with individuals such as Jason Mann, where he learned various methods of farming modalities, such as organic & biodynamic farm...
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