The Optimal Life

Mike Familant is a Bigfoot researcher and investigator who created the show, "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye," a behind-the-scenes documentary of what "bigfooting" is about.  He joined me to talk about his alleged Bigfoot encounters, leading him to believe that Bigfoot is real. Learn more at Mike's YouTube and Facebook channels. BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Suppor...

Dr. Fred Bahnson is a personal and executive coach who authored the book, "Better Than Destiny: Practical Science for Creating the Life You Want."  His framework, backed by science, shows you how to create purpose, find joy and build sustainable success.   Learn more at  https://fredericbahnson.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Kurt Schneider joined me to talk about the 2018 murders of his 8-year old daughter, Olivia, and ex-wife, Rebecca, and how he has coped with the trauma of losing his daughter. Learn more about Olivia's legacy at https://oliviasdream.org BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Dr. Doug Steinbrech is one of the nation's most sought-after experts for men's plastic surgery, leading the new wave of techniques in men's aesthetics that are customized to enhance the male anatomy.  He also authored the book, "Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery," and has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, GQ and Men's Health. Learn more at https://maleplasticsurgerynewyork.com BECOM...

Andrew "Andy" Bustamante is a former covert CIA officer, decorated military veteran, author and advisor who founded EveryDaySpy.com - an online platform designed to teach elite spy skills to everyday people. Learn more at https://everydayspy.com

Fatima Oliver is a domestic and sexual abuse survivor who authored the book, "The Prescription is in the Dirt." Learn more at https://fatimac.com BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE PODCAST -> The Optimal Life – Become a Supporter (glow.fm)

Neil Sahota is a business guru, IBM Master Inventor and Artificial Intelligence expert who helps companies and world leaders identify and implement emerging technologies.  He also authored the book, " Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition ." Learn more at https://neilsahota.com

Aaron Quinonez (aka Sgt. Q) served 8 years in the military, including a tour in Iraq that would forever change his life.  Upon his return from war, Sgt. Q began suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that almost led to suicide.  He has since formed the non-profit, QMissions, a pathway for veterans to replace their battle scars with the joy of serving.  He also authored the book, "Hea...

Tyler Harkins is the co-founder of Axcess, an app that allows athletes at all levels to monetize their brand by sharing exclusive content with their fans. Learn more at https://axcessnetwork.com

Jack Kammer is a retired social worker whose mission is to counter the feminist movement by providing curriculum and discussion showing that men and boys -- like women and girls -- are also socially marginalized by sexism and gender discrimination. Learn more at https://jackkammer.com

April Davis is the Founder and CEO of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, a high-end firm that provides matchmaking services to business executives, busy professionals and celebrities. Learn more at https://lumasearch.com Connect with April on Instagram @AprilDavisMatchmaker

Tony Wall is the founder of Noēsis, a worldwide education network whose mission is to assure a sustainable future for humanity by first helping people understand the totality of evolutionary influence on our modern-day behaviors. Connect with Tony at https://noesisproject.com

Chris De Santiago is a 20-year old MMA journalist who runs the MMA media outlets @MMA.island and @MiddleEasy . Connect with Chris on Instagram @ChrisDeSantiago_

Barry Magliarditi is a spiritual healer and the founder of The Game Changers , a global coaching enterprise that has helped thousands of business owners scale their businesses and find more fulfillment in their lives.  He is also the author of the books, "Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression" and "The Path to Freedom: 9-Steps to Create a Highly Profitable Business that Runs Without You." Connect...

Wale Ogunleye played 11 seasons in the NFL.  After finishing his professional athlete career, he pursued an MBA and is now the Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS, a global financial services company.  Wale seeks to help professional athletes have healthy relationships with their money, while also planning for life after their sports careers are over. Learn more at https://ubs.com/legacy Conne...

Leigh Bodden is a former NFL player who is currently running for Prince George's County Executive in the State of Maryland.  He returned to the podcast to discuss many issues affecting American culture today, including Biden in office, media talking heads, COVID power plays, political hypocrisy, racism, NFL and more. Learn more about Leigh and his mission at https://www.leighboddenforthepeople.com...

Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder and the co-founder of BUBS Naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements that help athletes perform at their best.  The company was named in honor of Sean's best friend, Glen "BUB" Doherty, one of the Navy Seals killed in Benghazi on 9-11-2012.  BUBS Naturals donates 10% of all profits to charities that support veterans. Lear...

Dr. Tenesha Wards is an expert on Lyme Disease and the founder of Infinity Wellness Center , a functional medicine practice whose holistic approach has helped a plethora of people find and correct the core root cause of their ailments.   Connect with Dr. Tenesha at https://austinholisticdr.com and on Instagram

Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi is a 46-year old ultrarunner who hosts the " Running Times w/ Gagz Podcast ."  He began his true running journey just ten years ago, starting with a 10K and now having completed dozens of ultras and marathons, including the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run and legendary Leadville Trail 100. Connect with Gagz at http://instagram.com/bdg123

Yoshi Nakamura is the founder and managing partner of NAKA Capital Partners and NAKA Restaurant Group, firms focused on investing in, owning and operating high quality companies in the consumer, technology and Quick Serve Restaurant spaces.  He joined me for a conversation about his martial arts and wrestling backgrounds, and how these shaped the foundation for the man he would become. Connect wit...

Katherine Jansen-Byrkit attempted suicide as a teenager.  She later became a holistic psychotherapist who authored the book, " River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness ," which explores the nine aspects of 'wakefulness' to help us live more lovingly and authentically.   Connect with Katherine at https://innergyonline.com  

Sam Mitchell is high-functioning on the autism spectrum who hosts the "Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast."   Connect with Sam at https://autismrocksandrolls.com  

Don Joseph Goewey is the author of, " The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain ," and the editor of, " Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well ."  As the director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, Don helps people live happier lives by understanding and eliminating self-inflicted stresses and anxieties. Connect with Don at https://demellocenter.com

Jordan Harbinger is the host of "The Jordan Harbinger Show," which features interviews with elite performers from all walks of life and is one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world. Connect with Jordan at  https://jordanharbinger.com

Mary Fitzgerald is a real estate agent and one of the stars on the Netflix hit series, "Selling Sunset."  She joined me for a conversation about life in the spotlight, her real estate career, navigating social media pitfalls, her fallout with Christine and more. Connect with Mary on Instagram @TheMaryBonnet