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Most of us have heard of the "Pony Express", but probably don't know much about it!  It's a fascinating story and one which our guest, Jim DeFelice, knows all about.  Jim is the co-author of such bestsellers as "American Sniper", "American Wife" and "Code Name: Johnny Walker".  He's also the author of "West Like Lightning:  The brief, legendary ride of the Pony Express".  His website is http://www...

Our guest on this episode is Amy Purdy.  When Amy was just 19, she contracted a form of meningitis, which led to septic shock and the loss of both of her legs, her kidneys and her spleen. Amy promised herself that if she survived, she would live the best life possible, she wouldn't limit herself and she would somehow help others as a result of her journey. Amy has done all of that and more! Among...

Our guest is Jim Kwik, who's known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance.   Jim is the author of the book,  Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life.  Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he's taught his techniques to students at Harvard, Stanford and Columbia universities, and to executives of...

Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's written, "The Culture Playbook" and "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Succes...

Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in cl...

Join us as we hear from New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who's on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect.  Bob, who's known as an "encourager to millions",  is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the book, "Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You'r...

If you, or someone you care about, has had cancer, you'll find this episode of special interest.  And, if you've had a pet with cancer, you'll also want to pay close attention!  Joining us is veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf who's treated dogs with cancer for more than two decades, and a few years ago, she herself was diagnosed with cancer.  She writes about her experiences in the book, "S...

Hear angel investor, Bionic co-founder and bestselling author David S. Kidder, whose purpose in life and work is to ignite growth in the lives of people and organizations, to help identify their proprietary gifts and solve the grand challenges of our times. David's the author of, "New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like VC's and Install a Permanent Operating System for...

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur?  Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive?  Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress?  If so, you'll want to hear what our guest, Jessica Carson, has to say.  Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators.  She has a background in psychology, neuroscience, start-ups, venture capital and min...

Our guest, Dr. Corey Yeager, joins us to explore some of the questions you may want to ask yourself to gain self-compassion, discover your purpose, and explore who you want to be.  Dr. Yeager is a marriage and family therapist who is the team therapist and Life Coach for the Detroit Pistons.  He is the author of a fantastic book called, "How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have With Yourself".  H...

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Kathy Hull, who is a true hero. She is the founder of the George Mark Children's House ( http://georgemark.org ), the first freestanding children's palliative care facility to open in the United States. The subject of death is taboo, especially with children, but as Dr. Hull says, "Children don't stop dying just because we adults can't comprehend the injustice of...

If you've ever felt overworked, over-committed and overloaded, listen to this episode! We explore how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of "essentialism".  Our guest is leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less".  His website is https://gregmckeown.com/ Ri...

Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible?  You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live.  Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, author of the book, "Growing Young: How Friendship, O...

Get great advice on starting your own business with our guest, Carol Roth, a well-known advocate for entrepreneurship and small business.  She's been an investment banker, business strategist, and deal-maker, and is also the author of the best-selling book, "The Entrepreneur Equation".  You can learn more about Carol on her website at https://www.carolroth.com . Shopify is the all-in-one commerce...

If you're looking for ways to increase your feelings of self-worth and confidence, join us as we talk with our guest, Majo Molfino.  Majo is a Stanford University-trained designer and women's leadership expert, who uses her knowledge and training in design to help women build creative confidence.  She's the author of the book, "Break the Good Girl Myth: How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash You...

How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can, and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".  His website is https://joekeohane.net/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it...

We're truly honored to have New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews with us on this episode. You may know Andy from his many books like The Noticer and The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success. You may not know that Andy was homeless for two years following the deaths of both of his parents when he was 19. He is inspirational, motivational, and very much in-deman...

Your memory is the subject as we talk with Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and TV contributor who has spent her career studying working memory. Her research on the topic has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, and Newsweek, as well as in countless journal articles.  Her website is https://tracypackiam.com/ Shopify is the all-in...

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Abigail Marsh, author of, "The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between".  It's about the factors that make some of us angels, some of us devils, and all of us human.  She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University. Her website is https://abigail...

If you're struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life and could you use some help, hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say.  Matthew was a big figure in the music industry and everything in his life seemed perfect until one Monday, when he had a terrible panic attack, which changed the course of his life. Now, his mission is to help others. He is the founder and C...

We talk with veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph, the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix. He's mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones.  Marc is the author of the bestselling book, "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea". Shopify is the all-in-one...

Girls are more anxious and prone to depression and self-harming than ever before.  On this episode, we'll explore why that's happening and what can be done about it.  Our guest is award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of the book, "Girls on the Brink:  Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media".  Her website is donnajacksonnakazawa.c...

Anxiety is the topic of this episode and if you find yourself feeling anxious as you go through your daily life, you're not alone!  Joining us once again is neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki, who is the author of the book, "GOOD ANXIETY: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion", now out in paperback.  Her website is wendysuzuki.com . Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+...

Our guest is business and leadership guru Greg Bustin.  Greg advises leaders of the world's most admired companies on how to lead and maintain thriving businesses.  He says accountability is one of the most important factors leading to the success of a business.  He's interviewed and surveyed thousands of leaders to develop a set of tools that will increase accountability and drive the success of...

Our guest, Randy Spelling, was born into "Hollywood Royalty" as the son of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling, who had massive hits with shows like "Charlie's Angels", "Beverly Hills: 90210" and "The Love Boat". Randy grew up in the largest home in Los Angeles, a 123-room mansion, but decided to forge a path away from Hollywood. As a result, he now lives in Oregon and is a life and business coac...