The Morning Upgrade Podcast with Ryan Cote

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Kaye, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who has been helping patients improve their health for over 37 years. Michael's story starts in ninth-grade Philadelphia, where he went from an overweight kid shopping at a store for "husky men and boys" to a competitive bodybuilder, all inspired by Dr. Franco Columbu (Arnold Schwarzen...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast , Ryan talks with Sheree Young, COO of Vitality Natural Wellness. Sheree shares how The Miracle Morning helped her create slower, more intentional mornings, why breathwork has become one of her go-to tools for stress, and how a consistent nighttime routine supports better sleep. She also opens up about life as an empty nester, working in functional me...

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Conerty shares practical lessons from psychology, therapy, and business ownership that can help you think clearer, communicate better, and build healthier routines. He breaks down how to listen more effectively, build trust faster, and protect your energy through exercise, sleep, and work-life balance. You’ll also hear what surprised him most about going from employee t...

In this episode, Matt Kutz shares how a life-changing cancer diagnosis pushed him to rethink health, work, gratitude, and resilience. He talks about his morning routine, the danger of comfort zones, and why small doses of “curated disruption” can help us become stronger, more adaptable, and better prepared for life’s bigger challenges. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful G...

Alex shares how he and his wife launched a beverage brand on the side while he continued working as a firefighter, and what it really took to figure out the product, branding, distribution, and legal side as they went. He also talks about pushing through uncertainty, making smart investments, and staying resilient when the business nearly got wiped out before it had a real chance to grow. Take the...

Jeff Krentzman shares how he built a growing business by paying attention to what customers kept asking for, obsessing over service, and letting repeat business fuel the next stage of growth. This episode is a smart listen for any entrepreneur who wants practical lessons on demand, customer loyalty, and building something that lasts. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-...

In this episode, Catherine Barton shares how pickleball, healthy habits, and passion for meaningful work fuel her energy every day. Ryan and Catherine talk about morning routines, stress, sleep, purpose, and why staying active can create stronger communities and a healthier life. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post wha...

In this episode, I chat with former Kansas City Royals minor league catcher turned wealth advisor Matt Morizio. Matt shares how getting released from baseball forced him to rebuild his identity, why he launched his own firm as a 40-year-old dad of seven, and how faith, quiet mornings, and a simple journaling question guide his next steps. We also dig into his redefinition of financial freedom as e...

In this episode of The Morning Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with Dale Kershner to explore a five minute morning practice to design your day, a simple way to make your message truly land, and a three step reset that removes judgment. Listen for practical tools to create outcomes, lead with clarity, and move toward the life you want. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Ge...

Pediatrician-turned-coach Dr. Sue McCreadie joins Ryan to share simple morning rituals, fast pattern-interrupts, and heart-first tools for rekindling connection in midlife. Practical, uplifting, and easy to use today. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/mo...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast, Ryan talks with Angel Howard, a somatic movement therapist, author of Issues in Your Tissues , and host of The Upshift . Angel shares her journey from the corporate grind to entrepreneurship, and how listening to the body can unlock healing, resilience, and freedom. Angel offers fresh insights into the mind-body connection, personal growth, and livin...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast , Ryan chats with Tracey Napier, and intuitive life coach, author, and speaker, about overcoming lifelong shyness, discovering her voice, and developing psychic intuition. Tracey shares how journaling, breathwork, and inner healing transformed her confidence, why facing fear is the key to growth, and how anyone can strengthen their intuition to live a...

In this episode, I chat with Jordan Calderon, a 26‑year‑old serial founder with two company exits under his belt. He shares how a rebellious streak led him from college side hustles to hiring more than 100 people, why a daily 20‑minute shower doubles as his self‑improvement lab, and how treating AI as a creative partner keeps his marketing agency sharp. Jordan also reveals the networking power of...

In this episode, Erica Ballard explains the intense yet doable routine that powers her day: sixty minutes of meditation, morning pages, and heart-led intention-setting. Hear how the same practice helped her bounce back after a maternity-leave layoff and why focusing on emotion over outcome turns manifestation into steady progress. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Get...

In this podcast episode, we learn how competitive cyclist JC Chamberlain went from a wheelchair to world-class mileage thanks to breathwork, indoor training, and friends who showed up daily with coffee and a tandem bike. His near-death crash and talk with God reset his priorities and prove that purpose, not age, fuels performance. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Get...

This episode features Sean Bellerby, a former tech executive turned manifestation and growth coach. Sean shares how morning pages, a quick meditation, a sunrise dog-walk, and fasting until noon clears his head and sparks joy. He also breaks down manifestation as lining up thoughts, emotions, and actions so goals flow naturally. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getter...

This episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast features Danny Lehr, a former PE teacher and wrestling coach who made the leap into entrepreneurship and hasn’t looked back. Danny shares what he learned from spending time with Olympians, billionaires, and other high performers, and how those insights shaped the systems he uses to chase big goals. We talk about his practical morning routine, why he avoi...

On this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast, Ryan Cote sits down with Aryan Davani, founder of IcePass. Aryan once sold smart-city tech, but burnout and a rough breakup pushed him to try cold-water therapy. That experiment turned into a growing chain of wellness clubs that mix cold plunges, saunas, and breath-work sessions in Los Angeles, with Austin and Miami on the horizon. Aryan explains how...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Annie Yang about her morning routine, starting a side business, creating online courses, marketing strategy and much more.  Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year. Free trial: https:...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dana Diaz about her morning routine, work life balance, managing your customers and much more.  Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year. Free trial: https://www.skool.com/grateful-go-...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Erin Souza about her morning routine (and the benefits of having one), living a healthy lifestyle, happiness and much more.  Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year. Free trial: https...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Eric Balis about his morning routine, using the news for your business, reading to learn, sales, business and much more. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year. Free trial: https://w...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Curt Stockwell about his morning routine, getting through hard times, healthy sleep habits, the EOS system and much more.  Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year. Free trial: https:/...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Amy Day about the flexibility in her morning routine, setting your goals higher, waking up at a consistent time and much more. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year. Free trial:...

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Michael Esposito about his morning routine, handling stressful moments, being self-aware, improving at things you enjoy, golfing and much more. Take the ideas from this show and put them to work. Grateful Go-Getters is my daily accountability community...post what you're grateful for and your #1 task each morning. $5/month or $37/year...