Live Better Now

Dr. Greg Hammer is my guest today. Dr. Hammer is a pediatric intensive care physician and a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also an accomplished author, speaker, and coach who has dedicated his career to promoting wellness and resilience. Dr. Hammer's latest book, "Gain Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals", is a practical guid...

Zack Alexander is my guest today. Zack has an interesting life trajectory that has led him to where he is today, a Men's Coach and a Trauma-Informed Shamanic Healer. After becoming severely ill and bedridden for 4 years where he couldn't work, or couldn't go to school. He healed himself through holistic medicine, he decided to do what society expected him to do, succeed in life. He became an acade...

On today's show, I have Attachment Specialist Adam Lane Smith. Adam is a licensed psychotherapist with a wealth of experience under his belt. As an Attachment Specialist, Adam guides individuals, helping them address their attachment issues head-on to transform their relationships in all areas of life, whether it's marriage, dating, work, friendship, and family. By teaching clients how to repair t...

Welcome to today's Life Coach Zach podcast where we explore the topic of building a village. You may have heard the phrase "It takes a village," but how do we actually find our village and what does it look like? I am excited to have Florence Ann Romano, a former nanny of 15 years, an author, and an active childcare advocate, as my guest today. She will be discussing her new book "Build Your Villa...

Today, my guest is Dr. Carla Fowler MD PhD, an accomplished individual who is the Founder & Managing Director at THAXA and an elite executive coach. Carla's impressive academic background includes graduating magna cum laude from Brown University, obtaining both her MD and PhD from the University of Washington, and completing her general surgery internship at Stanford University. Carla’s unique...

Have you ever taken a look, a serious look at the amount of time you spend on your phone? Whether social media, watching videos, work, etc. I have an iPhone and it tracks it for me and I'm sure if you have an Android device it does it as well, but the last couple of weeks and it definitely felt like it was creeping up, I've been averaging a lot of hours per day looking at my phone. I'm a Life Coac...

My guest today is Dr. Rand McClain.  As a medical professional who has never been content with the status quo, Dr. Rand has dedicated the past 35 years to offering innovative treatments to his patients. He specializes in Regenerative and Sports Medicine and is sought out by high-profile individuals, including celebrities and top athletes, looking for cutting-edge solutions to their health con...

Today's guest is Darin Olien.  Darin is widely recognized for his expertise as an exotic Superfoods hunter. He's a New York Times bestselling author, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix docu-series "Down to Earth with Zac Efron" and host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast "The Darin Olien Show".   It was a privilege having him on the podcast talking about health, wellness...

My guest today is Kara Latta, a Play and Mindset Coach who is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior. Her mission is to empower you to heal your inner child through the fusion of play and neuroscience. Together, you will conquer perfectionism and self-doubt, and rediscover the joy and creativity within you. For more on Kara, check out her website: https://www.theplayfulwarrior.co...

Bardia Rezaei is here today, part of Dry January. From a dysfunctional childhood to a high-functioning binge drinker to turning his life around, Bardia shares his incredible journey, what he's learned along the way and now as a Stop Drinking Coach and Life Coach, how he can help you reclaim your life and sustain sobriety. Find him on Tik Tok @stopdrinkingcoach Look for him on Instagram @thestopdri...

A huge lesson will be learned from this podcast on the underlying differences between all of us. In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of protocols in regard to your physical health. These protocols or guidelines are a basic framework for your sleep, diet, and exercise. I also let you in on a personal conversation I had with a client and tell a true story of how this coaching client lo...

Today's guest on the podcast is a friend of mine, Jonathan Palatnikov, whom I met at the gym last year. We share many interests, and I love all the knowledge and wisdom he's shared with me on spirituality, alternative medicine, and raising human consciousness. Jon has a bachelor's degree in alternative medicine and is very knowledgeable in the field. I thought he would be a perfect guest for the p...

My guest today is Carmela, who co-founded Totiuss. After recognizing her own struggles with alcohol and her needs not being met the traditional way by attending AA, she co-founded Totiuss, specifically for women, where they take a more holistic approach to dealing with the complexities of alcohol dependency incorporating mental, physical, and societal challenges woman face when helping them remove...

For all the loyal listeners who have reached out to me about my Affirmation episodes, today we have a fresh new episode to help you bring some of that good flow into your life like I've been experiencing.  Enjoy! Also... My book "Live Better Now!" , available on Amazon , serves as a great companion piece to everything that I talk about in the health, happiness and wellness space. Check it out...

I'm excited to welcome Benjamin Smith, Founder of Disco Skincare for Men, as my guest this week. We share a passion for health optimization, consciousness, and awareness, and I wanted to delve into his personal philosophy on life. Join us as we discuss the importance of self-care, consciousness and awareness, and more with this dynamic entrepreneur.  For more on Benjamin, check out Disco Skin...

Hypothetically and for the sake of discussion or argument, would you still be YOU if you were able to have a brain transplant? Although it's not currently possible to have your brain transplanted because of the many bodily functions that are closely connected to the brain. What if you could? What if your brain could be transplanted with someone else's brain? Would you still be essentially you? Wou...

Today's guest is Ben Greenfield. Ben is an accomplished health consultant, speaker, and New York Times, bestselling author. He has written numerous books, including Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, the Boundless Cookbook, and Endure. Ben is driven by a mission to help people live their best lives and have boundless energy to fully experience and appreciate all t...

There's a bunch of evidence that suggests that excessive use of cell phones and other devices can have negative effects on our mental health and well-being. There are many published studies that show people who spend more time on their phones are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, attention deficit and difficulty communicating and problems with sleep.&nb...

As we close out 2022, a year that has been challenging for many around the globe due to circumstances beyond our control, we can only hope that 2023 brings greater peace, prosperity, and happiness. In the meantime, I'm excited to share my new book, "Live Better Now" which is available on Amazon... This book is suitable for all ages and offers practical advice on how to focus on what matters most a...

After watching Big Brother since the age of 9 and applying to be a contestant 4 times, Alyssa finally made the cut and competed on Big Brother 23 which aired on CBS in the summer of 2021, and did really well.  Since then Alyssa has competed on the first season of The Challenge USA which aired on CBS in the summer of 2022 making it to the final episode. This podcast episode, recorded in late 2...

Not caring what other people think can be a challenging mindset to adopt, especially if you have a tendency to worry about what others think of you. However, it can also be a liberating and empowering mindset that allows you to focus on your own goals and values rather than being influenced by the opinions of others. My new book "Live Better Now" is available on Amazon... This is an all-ages read...

My guest today is Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints an agency that coaches you on how to scale your business to the next level. For more on Simon and Strategy Sprints check out his website https://www.strategysprints.com/ On Instagram @Strategysprints Strategy Sprints book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Severino/e/B097BY538K/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk My new book "Live Better Now" is av...

Tody's segment of the Life Coach Zach podcast will be the focus of Affirmations and more specifically Self-Discipline and Will Power affirmations.  Listen carefully and repeat them after me. 

Logan was a contestant on the most recent season (8) of ABC's Bachelor in Paradise which aired from September - November 2022 and streaming now on Hulu. He was also on this year's season of The Bachelorette. It was great to meet him first of all and it was great to talk to him about Bachelor in Paradise, which I watched, and his experience on the show. We chat about and share our experiences navig...

Storytime... In this podcast episode, we delve into the common struggle of feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of choices available to us and how this can lead to indecision and inaction. We will discuss the importance of actively working towards understanding your goals, aspirations, and what you want out of life, and provide strategies for gaining clarity in the face of so many options. Using...