The Optimal Life

Urmi Hossain is the social media lead at the Victoria Chapter of the Women in Leadership Foundation , a Canada-based non-profit organization whose mission is to bring women leaders together to enhance leadership skills so that their careers can be further advanced.  She is also a member of Toastmasters International and provided me with an impromptu toast toward the end of our conversation. Learn...

Tahira Rehmatullah is an entrepreneur and investor who is sits on the Board of Directors for Last Prisoner Project , a non-profit organization that seeks to free the tens of thousands Americans still incarcerated for outdated cannabis (marijuana) offenses.  Her new book, " Waiting to Inhale: Cannabis Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice ," sheds light on the stories of Black and other und...

Karin Allumbaugh is a functional medicine nutritionist who developed 'The Metabolic Reset Method,' a 6-domain framework for managing and reversing metabolic syndrome. Learn more at https://thrivenaturalnutrition.com Connect with Karin on Instagram @KarinNicole_Allumbaugh Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 246 - Doctor Bolad :: Und...

Summer Cox is a wife coach who helps women achieve total marriage transformation via radical, courageous evolution of self.  She also hosts the " Be the Change in Your Marriage Podcast ." Learn more at BetheChangeinYourMarriage Connect with Summer on Instagram @BeTheChangeInYourMarriage Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 160 - Pad...

Dr. Rand McClain is a longevity expert who believes humans may one day be able to live to 150 and beyond.  He is the founder of Regenerative & Sports Medicine , a clinic specializing in hormone replacement, stem cell and other therapies to enhance patient lives.  His book, " Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better ," provides strategies for improved healthspan that can lead to...

Jerry Bures is the author of, "When Kids Leave Clues: 26 Timeless Stories of Inspiration & Essential Life Lessons Taught to Us by Our Own Children," a roadmap for raising emotionally strong kids even under the most difficult of circumstances. Purchase the book on Amazon: When Kids Leave Clues Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 270...

Nate was joined by his friends, Ara, Tim and Vince to celebrate episode 300 over drinks while discussing society's technological advances and their future impact on humanity.   Check out Nate's recent feature in the Cleveland Jewish News: Podcaster Haber nears 300th episode of 'The Optimal Life' Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep....

Mary Katherine (MK) Stahl owns and operates multiple Fit Body Boot Camp franchises and is the Community Manager for the franchise.  She also hosts the podcast, " Beyond the Scale ," which focuses on fitness, health and mindset to help others achieve a life worth living. Learn more at https://fitbodybootcamp.com Connect with MK on Instagram @MaryKatherineStahl Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHa...

AJ Crabill currently serves as Conservator at DeSoto Independent School District (Texas) and is the former Deputy Commissioner at Texas' Education Agency and the former Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools.  His new book, " Great On Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective ," provides actionable insights into how and why adult behaviors need to change in order for...

Oreste D'Aversa is an Interfaith Minister who authored the book, " I Didn't Get a Chance to Say Goodbye...Now What Can I Do? "  He joined me to discuss what people can do to manage pain, anger and sorrow from not having been able to say goodbye to a loved one before their death.  Learn more at NoGoodbyeSaid.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might...

Andrew Thorp King is a "serial failure" who has overcome bankruptcy, business collapses and a hostile divorce.  His book, " Failure Rules!: The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Authentics ," highlights five essential rules to help you pull value from any failure. Learn more at https://andrewthorpking.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episod...

Jennifer Maag is an empath who co-authored the book, "Take On God," a series of journal entries that encourage self-discovery and personal growth to help heal from life's inner battles.   Learn more at https://takeongod.com If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 239 - Mary Joye :: Heal Yourself Ep. 154 - Rabbi Zushe Greenberg :: The Pursuit of Happiness Ep. 129 - Linda Gaal Downey :...

Dr. Carole Lieberman is a Board Certified psychiatrist and expert witness who has testified in some of our nation's most high profile criminal and civil cases, including the murder of Nipsey Hussle and a domestic abuse case of Floyd Mayweather.  She joined me to talk about the recent Alex Murdaugh murder trial and her observations of the case. Learn more at https://expertwitnessforensicpsychiatris...

Ian Williams is an educator, speaker and advisor who teaches that self-actualization can lead to personal and planetary transformation.  His book, " Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature's Insight & the Deep Work of Transformational Change ," digs further into Ian's teachings by highlighting the four primary landscapes that can awaken your life's core purpose. Learn more at https://ReviveUandI.c...

Gretchen Wollert is the author of, " Born to Fight: Lincoln and Trump ," a book that attempts to show resemblances between Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump. Learn more at https://gretchenwollert.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 134 - Thomas Connick and Ashlie Sletvold :: The 2020 Election - Trump v. Biden Roundtable Ep. 119...

Frank DiMaio is the author of, "A Promise Made, A Promise Kept: A Husband's Journey through Journaling to Heal the Loss of His Spouse."  He joined me to talk about losing his wife to breast cancer in 2004 and the ways in which he healed using a system of positive HABITs. Learn more at https://fjdwriter.com   Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might al...

China Darrington is a recovering heroin addict who was trafficked as a child and then into her teenage and early adult years.  She is the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Thrive Peer Recovery Services, a company providing mental health and substance use recovery services through evidence-based peer support. Learn more at https://thrivepeersupport.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHa...

Marla and Dave Thomas joined me to talk about the challenges of raising children with personality disorders -- specifically Borderline Personality Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder -- and ways to best support a loved one suffering from the illness.  They provided insight into their experience with their daughter, Moniece, who found noteriety on the hit show "Love and Hip Hop," and their son, D...

Frances Jones is the author of " Overcoming the Emotional Stigmas of Infertility ," and the founder of Heart Desires Fulfillment Coaching, a consultancy for people facing infertility issues.  She joined me to talk about her personal infertility journey and how infertility is affecting the Black community. Learn more at https://heartdesirescoaching.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodca...

Kurt Schneider returned to the podcast to talk about the community reaction after his first appearance where he talked publicly for the first time about the murder of his daughter, Olivia; and the emotional state he now finds himself in as he prepares to welcome a baby daughter into the world. Learn more about Olivia's legacy at https://oliviasdream.org   Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberP...

Jonathan Melrod is a radical progressive, political activist, labor organizer and human rights attorney who believes that wealth should be capped for individuals and that corporations inherently take unfair advantage of their employees.  Jon's book, " Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War ," is a memoir of his life and seeks to help people fight what he calls "the egregiou...

Elizabeth Power is an adjunct instructor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical Center and the founder of The Trauma Informed Academy , a blended learning solution that integrates trauma-informed responses with emotional intelligence.  Her book, " Healer: Reducing Crises ," offers everyday actions that people can use to recover from trauma and be more resilient in the face of stress. Learn more at ww...

Nate was joined by his fiance, Lindsey, to recap their Dry January experience. Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast To listen to other episodes with appearances by Lindsey, check out: Ep. 259 - Emily Sanders :: Emotional Maturity and Healthy Home Environments Ep. 145 - Lindsey Walters :: ALS and its Devastating Impact Ep. 137 - Vanessa V :: Dating Chronicles and Debacles

Luke Howard is the founder of Lukenosis Hypnotherapy, a clinic dedicated to helping people overcome ailments such as anxiety and weight loss, in addition to various addictions such as smoking, alcohol and drugs. Learn more at https://lukenosis.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 209 - Don Joseph Goewey :: Happiness Rewired Ep....

Carla Fowler is the founder of THAXA, an elite executive coaching firm that leverages performance science to help CEO's, entrepreneurs and business executives achieve greater levels of success.  She graduated from Brown University magna cum laude and earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington. Learn more at www.thaxa.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @NateHaberPodcast If you enjoyed th...