The High Performance Life

Jason Graystone is a self-made entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author who achieved complete financial freedom by the age of 30. After launching his first business at just 22, Jason went on to build multiple multimillion-dollar companies across both the online and service sectors. Today, he's known as a professional investor, speculator, and angel investor with a deep passion for financial...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Adam McGraw! Adam spent over a decade at American Express, where he led high-performing teams in sales and commercial strategy, earning recognition as a top 2% leader across the company.  But it was his personal experience navigating stress, burnout, and the limitations of traditional leadership models that sparked a deeper shift. That shift ultimately led to...

In this week's episode, my guest is Tim Shurr! Tim is the President of Shurr! Success Seminars & Coaching, a consulting and marketing firm, and a globally recognized mindset and performance expert. With a background in clinical psychology and certifications in hypnotherapy and NLP, Tim has facilitated over 15,000 individual hypnosis coaching sessions and decades of corporate training. Tim is the c...

In this week's episode, I am joined by my good friend Mike Langford! Will Langford has 40 years' experience leading churches to engage communities with the life-changing message of Christ.  Recently he retired from the pastorate to become a Pastor Wellness Catalyst with the Georgia Baptist Convention.  He is married to Melissa, and they have two grown daughters. Dr. Langford received his Doctor of...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Emily Kasriel! Emily is a journalist, researcher, and executive coach whose work explores one of the most underrated and powerful tools we have in relationships: deep listening. Emily has worked all over the world with the BBC, led major global media and leadership projects, and developed her Deep Listening method as a Senior Fellow at King's College London....

Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential observers of happiness and human nature. She's the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm; The Four Tendencies; Better Than Before; and The Happiness Project. Her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. She hosts the top-ranking, award-winning...

Today's guest is Julie Skolnick! Julie is a nationally recognized expert on twice-exceptional children, or "2e" kids — those who are both gifted and face learning challenges like ADHD, anxiety, or autism. Julie is the author of Gifted and Distractible and the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm , a global organization that supports parents, teachers, and clinicians working with neurodiverse k...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Leonard Sax! Dr. Leonard Sax is an American physician, psychologist, and author best known for his work on child and adolescent development. A graduate of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both his M.D. and Ph. D. in psychology, Dr. Sax has spent over three decades working with children and families in clinical settings. He is widely rec...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Kris Gethin! Kris Gethin is a globally recognized fitness coach, biohacker, author, and entrepreneur who's helped thousands of people transform their lives—both physically and mentally. With a background in bodybuilding and extreme fitness, Kris has built a reputation for pushing the limits of human performance while staying grounded in recovery, mindfulness,...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jim Sheils! Jim is the founder of 18 Summers , a movement that helps families deepen their relationships through intentional time, powerful experiences, and lasting memories. Jim is also a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur who, after seeing how many business leaders were thriving at work but disconnected at home, became passionate about helping...

In this week's episode, I reflects on my evolving perspective on funerals and the importance of celebrating life.    I took some time to sit down and reflect on my personal experiences from delivering eulogies for my grandparents, emphasizing the lessons learned and the impact of these moments on his understanding of legacy and relationships.   I discusses how funerals serve as a reminder of life'...

In this week's episode I am joined by Cathy Heller! Cathy Heller is a dynamic transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping individuals find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. As the host of the Abundant Ever After podcast and author of the empowering book Don't Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career, Cathy...

In this week's episode, I wanted to share my thoughts on "Modern Parenting". I take a deep dive into why today's gentle approach may miss the mark, and hear raw, real-life insights on discipline, failure, and family dynamics. Join me for a no-holds-barred discussion that's as much about raising strong children as it is about building character in the digital age! Key Points • Kids need discipline...

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the story behind discovering the 5 Love Languages! Key Points • Story of buying first home and marriage • The influence of "The Five Love Languages" • Growing through challenges in marriage • The importance of understanding love expressions • Making love a daily choice Best Quotes 05:52 - 06:05 • "It stayed there for three years. We had our first son, we ha...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Cristina Versari! Dr. Cristina Versari was the Program Administrator for the NBA Education and Career Development Program responsible for the services offered to thirty NBA teams. She counseled NBA players on a variety of specific topics including career transition, life planning, education and degree completion. In addition to this Cristina also developed nu...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jeff Krasno! Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well- being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled "Commusings" that explores spirituality, wellnes...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Nick Pollard! People call Nick the People-DIS-Pleaser because he teaches thousands of people every week how to set boundaries and break free from people-pleasing. (And that can be displeasing to the people that love to walk all over you!) You CAN live a life that is genuine to you, people-pleasing isn't your forever. As Nick says it, he has walked the road fr...

In this week's episode I am joined by Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh! Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles,California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dana Grant! Dana Grant is an International Master Life and Business Coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host dedicated to guiding individuals toward transformative personal and professional growth.  With a background as a business executive, Dana transitioned into coaching to help clients overcome limiting beliefs and achieve radical change. In 2016, Dana co-...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Tyler Dickerhoof! Tyler is a renowned mentor and advisor for entrepreneurs and executives who are seeking effective leadership guidance. He has led an organization of over 250,000 individuals and supported his wife, Kelley, in becoming one of the top 5 income earners at Isagenix. His expertise in leadership is highly sought after by leaders of all types who w...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jayne Mattingly! Jayne Mattingly is a disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach. She is the CEO of Recovery Love and Care, a global virtual eating disorder recovery coaching curriculum and training program. She is also the Founder of the non-for-profit The AND Initiative, which aims to provide inspiration, advocacy, resources, support, and the gi...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Don Wood! Dr. Don Wood, PhD, is the visionary behind TIPP and a leading expert in trauma resolution. With years of research in neuroscience, he has helped thousands of people overcome their trauma-rooted challenges, empowering them to transform their lives. As the author of "You Must Be Out of Your Mind" and "Emotional Concussions", Dr. Wood's groundbreak...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Laysha Ward! Laysha Ward is an accomplished C-suite executive with 32 years of leadership experience at Target Corporation. She most recently served as the retailer's Executive Vice President, Chief External Engagement Officer, overseeing its enterprise-wide approach to stakeholder relations. Laysha grew up in a small town in rural Indiana with a population o...

In this week's episode, I am joined by John R. Miles! John R. Miles is a globally recognized authority on leadership, intentional behavior change, and unlocking human potential. A Navy veteran, senior executive, and CEO turned thought leader, John's journey bridges the worlds of Fortune 50 leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and personal transformation. As a former senior executive at Dell and...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Rachel Glik! Dr. Glik is a licensed professional counselor with 30+ years as a couples and individual therapist in private practice. Since 2014, she has been a regular feature on the Fox 2 AM show in St. Louis as a relationship and mental health expert. The show's executive producer summed up her role on the show this way, "Dr. Glik gets to the heart of w...