The Cliff Yates Show

Pre-Planning to Survive an Active Shooter: Four Strategies When it comes to personal safety, being prepared is crucial. In the unfortunate event of an active shooter situation, having a plan in place can make a significant difference. By focusing on self-awareness, situation awareness, location familiarity, and pre-planning, you can enhance your chances of staying safe. Let's dive into these...

Is it worth it? Yes, it is worth it. The Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy in Mallorca, Spain, is a top-notch facility that offers more than you could ever imagine.   I recently attended a fitness and tennis week at the academy, and I can confidently say that you get more than you paid for. The experience was nothing short of exceptional.   The academy boasts four restaurants, each offering a unique dinin...

Learning is a lifelong journey. It's not just about absorbing information, but also about understanding and retaining it. One of the most effective ways to retain what we learn is by actively engaging with the information. This can be done through talking about it, demonstrating it, and teaching it.   Talk About It Discussing what you've learned is a great way to reinforce your understan...

Insulin, often referred to as the 'master hormone', plays a crucial role in our bodies. It is responsible for transporting nutrients and other hormones to our cells, ensuring they function optimally. However, our lifestyle choices can significantly impact how effectively insulin performs its duties. When we consume food, particularly carbohydrates, our body breaks it down into glucose. T...

We all have dreams and aspirations that ignite a fire within us. They are the visions of the life we want to live, the impact we want to make, and the legacy we want to leave behind. But sometimes, we find ourselves stuck in the realm of "what ifs" and "somedays." It's time to break free from that cycle and start taking action on our dreams.   Embrace the Power of Now The...

In his groundbreaking book, "Primal Blueprint," Mark Sisson presents ten primal laws that serve as a blueprint for achieving optimal health and well-being. These laws are based on our ancestral heritage and are designed to help us thrive in the modern world. Let's explore these ten laws and discover how they can transform your life. 1. Eat Plants and Animals The first law emphasizes...

Let's explore the fascinating world of personal growth and well-being! In today's episode, we delve into the powerful mind-body connection and how our thoughts can significantly impact our health. Did you know that our thoughts have the ability to shape our physical well-being? It's true! Positive thoughts can uplift our spirits, boost our immune system, and enhance our overall heal...

My personal journey from a vegan diet to embracing the primal living and eating philosophy. Join me as I delve into the reasons behind this transformation and how it has positively impacted my life. In this video, I'll discuss the inspiration that led me to enroll in the renowned Primal Health Coach Institute, founded by the esteemed Mark Sisson. Through this training, I've gained invalu...

In this episode we talk about Alba's incredible adventure as she embarked on a heartwarming journey to Cuba with her 87-year-old mother. Alba tells us how she was able to navigate through a series of unexpected challenges and obstacles, making their trip a truly unforgettable experience. In this captivating episode, Alba shares the ups and downs of their travel escapade, starting with the dau...

While in the L.A. County Jail I learned how to be a card counter in Las Vegas and make money doing it. I was in the jail, but not as an inmate. I was working the jail division as a deputy sheriff. When you first graduate from the academy in the L.A. Sheriff's Dept. your first mandatory assignment is working the jail division. I bought a course on card counting from a late night t.v. infomerci...

Book one of Meditations by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius has some great lessons that we can apply to our lives today. In book one he takes note of what he learned and from who. follow on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cliffyatesunlimited/ follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realcliffyates follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/realcliffyates subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.co...

In this episode I talk with my good friend Vic Ferrari. He did twenty years with the NYPD, retiring at the rand of Detective. We talk about our various assignment within our respective departments. Me from the L.A. Sheriff's Dept. point of view and Vic from NYPD. Vic worked many assignments, and his favorite was the grand theft auto unit. I also liked locating stolen cars that were still occu...

My guest this episode is Dominick Izzo. Dominick is a former Police Officer, a real street cop. An expert in force and tactics, Dominick also hosts his own show, "Rants of Izzo". He's the author of the book "Before the Badge". Dominick is the real deal. Before you watch and or listen, be advised he doesn't sugar coat anything. His honesty about all subjects is refresh...

n this episode I interview Amesbury Massachusetts mayoral candidate Ted Semesnyei. I was introduced to Ted by our mutual friend Pete Berwick. We have many things in common, besides wanting to preserve the beacon of freedom that this country still is. We both grew up in upstate New York, not sixty miles from each other.  You can connect with his campaign at https://reclaimamesbury.org/ follow on in...

In this episode I interview my brother, in law. Fellow retired police sergeant Patrick O'Donnell. Patrick is an author, and host of the Cops and Writers Podcast. Patrick retired as a Sergeant from the Milwaukee Police Department. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cops-and-writers-podcast/id1553717643 follow on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cliffyatesunlimited/ follow on Facebook ht...

In this episode, Alba and I talk about real estate investment. We talk about our experiences with investing in real estate. In our experience it is the best investment. We like that we can physically see and touch where we put our money. Income property is an accumulating asset. Investment property provides tax free growth of your money. You can sell the property, and take advantage of 1031 exchan...

In this podcast episode, I talk about how I discovered Stoicism, and who started Stoic philosophy. There are only a few Stoics who lived over two thousand years ago, that are well known. Most of the quotes and writings are from Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is probably the best book written by someone who practiced the Stoic philosophy. Zeno the shipwrecked...

God, Faith, Jesus. I'm a Christian, and in this episode I tell the story of how I came to faith. Who led me to becoming a Christian, and where I am in my Christian walk today. follow on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cliffyatesunlimited/ follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realcliffyates follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/realcliffyates subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtub...

My guest this week is my good friend, Mike Marino. Mike is a National Headlining Comedian, who also has numerous television and movie credits. Mike performs on cruise ships, and to sold out venues around the country. Mike was a regular as a sketch comedian on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Mike and I have performed together hundreds of times since we met over thirty years ago.  Mike and I perform...

I think about death to live a great life. After suffering the loss of a friend, family member, I try after grieving to be thankful for still being alive, and live with gusto. I came across Ryan Holiday, a writer who studies and practices the philosophy of stoicism. It really resonated with me, and the philosophy has as one of it' well known quotes; memento mori. Remember you are mortal. Not i...

Gary Vee posted a video of a meeting with entrepreneurs about creating content for monetization. I was fired up after watching the entire meeting.  Gary filmed the entire meeting. I had to rewatch and take notes it was so inspiring. I was inspired to do a podcast episode on the lessons I learned from his video. He filmed it from the point of view, as if you were in the meeting with everyone else....

In this episode my guest is Mr. Pete Berwick. A prolific writer, actor, entertainer, producer, we talk about personal growth, motivation, and Pete's new mission campaigning for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Pete was a singer song writer in Nashville. He was a singer and band leader for a Johnny Cash tribute band. Pete was a competitor on the hit tv show America's Got Talent, where he performed a...

Saint Albert The Great was the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas. They both used a memory technique that Saint Albert learned from Cicero, who he called Tully. Albert referred to it as the Tully memory technique. Author Kevin Vost mentions this in his book about Saint Albert the Great. This technique has been a successful memory tool for over 2,000 years. follow on instagram  https://www.instagram.com...

Memorial day weekend is traditionally the kick off of summer. But it's more than that. It's a tradition and holiday that originates back to the end of the civil war. It was originally Decorations Day, and was made an official federal holiday in 1971. Now known as Memorial Day. A time to come together and remember those who gave their lives in defense of America. It started with a traditi...

In this episode team Yates talk about how being a team in their marriage makes everything better.  Team Yates recently arrived at their Island studio in the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. They discuss their visit to Charleston South Carolina, and the ghost tour they went on, during their roadtrip from Florida to NY.  follow on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cliffyatesunlimite...