The Optimal Life

Josh Williams is a State Representative (R-OH) who is running for U.S. Congress in Ohio's 9th District.  The Republican primary takes place on May 5, 2026. Learn more at https://www.joshwilliamsforohio.com

Bernie Kosar is a former NFL quarterback and Cleveland Browns legend who led the team to three AFC Championship games in the 1980's.  Throughout his post-career, he has faced an array of health issues, including liver cirrhosis, early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and early-stage dementia.  In November 2025, he received a life-saving liver transplant from 21-year old Bryce Dunlap. Learn more ab...

Kavita Ahuja is the founder of It's My Time Now! , a career and life transitions consulting firm helping women rediscover and reinvent themselves.  She also hosts The Midlife Reinvention Podcast . Learn more at https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com

Stacie Shifflett is the founder of Modern Consciousness® and the author of, " Treasure Map to Joy ."   Learn more at https://modernconsciousness.com  

Tanner Beard is an Emmy-nominated actor who plays 'Marty' on the Paramount+ hit series, Landman .  He is also the Founder and CEO of Silver Sail Entertainment, a production company specializing in film, TV, digital content, and commercials that aim to captivate audiences worldwide. Learn more at https://www.silversailentertainment.com

Gina Conley is the founder of MamasteFit, a perinatal fitness training company that supports women throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.  She is also the author of, " Training for Two ," a book on how to use prenatal fitness to support a strong and pain-free pregnancy. Learn more at https://mamastefit.com    

Dr. John Osborne is a triple board-certified physician in cardiology, hypertension, and lipidology who co-founded ClearCardio, an AI technology that detects soft plaque deposits to prevent heart attacks and potentially reverse heart disease. Learn more at https://clearcardio.com  

Anthony 'Santo' Domingo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Capoeira expert, and the founder & head instructor of VIA Martial Arts.  Learn more at https://viamartialarts.com  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and a former environmental law attorney whose family will forever be ingrained in U.S. politics.  He is the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, both of whom were assassinated during the height of their political careers. Learn more about Secretary Kennedy's mission a...

Thais Gibson is an attachment style expert who founded The Personal Development School, an online coaching platform that helps people heal their subconscious states to achieve a more meaningful, happier life.  She is also the author of, " Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory, " and hosts The Thais Gibson Podcast . Learn more at https://univers...

Jamie Figari is a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, addiction, personality disorders, and complex relationship dynamics.  She is a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu, a sport she credits for improving her mental and emotional health. Learn more at https://bloomtherapytx.com/team_member/jamie

Brothers Brent Pease and Kyle Pease are co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation, a 501(c)3 that helps improve the lives of people with disabilities through sports and beyond.  Kyle was born with cerebral palsy, which affects his mobility and speech.  They are 6-time IRONMAN finishers and hold the IRONMAN Push-Assist World Record.   Get involved at https://kylepeasefoundation.org

Blayne Kelly-Rodriguez is an executive coach and the founder of Whole Teams, a leadership consulting firm helping companies rebuild dysfunctional teams and revive stagnant cultures.  Hilary Andrews is an executive coach and master group facilitator at Whole Teams. Learn more at https://whole-teams.com

Chris Duffin is a world-record holding strength athlete, resilience coach, and regenerative health expert.  He is the founder of Enhanced Executive, a coaching consultancy helping CEO's and high performers rebuild themselves physically, mentally and emotionally. Learn more at https://enhancedexecutive.com  

Eric Kennedy is a former drug and alcohol addict who founded Recovery Vow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding lives after addiction.  His book, " Marriage After Addiction ," is a memoir and manual that helps broken couples recover their marriage. Learn more at https://recoveryvow.com Check out Eric's podcast, Recovery Vow  

Brittany Bettini is a domestic violence survivor who turned pain into purpose and founded I Need a VA , a virtual assistant staffing agency that helps entrepreneurs scale their business without sacrificing their sanity.  She is also the author of the business book, " She Delegates ."  Learn more at https://ineedava.com  

Lora Cheadle returned immediately to the podcast to dig into her husband's infidelity issues; infidelity issues on a broader scale; and to provide context on the many reasons that people cheat. To listen to her first appearance on the podcast, see the prior episode 491, Overcoming Infidelity.

Lora Cheadle is a betrayal and affair recovery coach who authored the book, " It's Not Burnout It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to Fuel Up & Thrive ." Learn more at https://loracheadle.com  

Dr. Darren Schmidt is the founder of The Nutrition Healing Center of Ann Arbor and the author of, " Optimal Health: The 7 Step System to Transforming Your Health with Nutritional Healing ." Learn more at https://thenutritionalhealingcenter.com Find more information about one of the supplements that Darren spoke about -- Parotid PMG  https://www.standardprocess.com/products/parotid-pmg  

John Jubilee opened up about his traumatic childhood, which included abuse, drugs, and the murders of his two brothers.  He is the founder of Energized Health, a science protocol of inner cellular hydration that helps people lose weight, reverse symptoms of chronic disease, and live life with a renewed purpose by attacking traumas at the cellular level. Learn more at https://energizedhealth.com  

Harry Massey is a bioenergetic expert and the founder of Energy4Life, a technology and wellness system that helps you measure, manage and master your energy. Learn more at https://e4l.com    

Sandra Silverman is an author, speaker, and health & wellness advocate who wrote the book, " From Bullshit to Botox: A Rebel's Guide to Self-Love and Eternal Youth ."  She also hosts the YouTube show " Party's Over " -- a show for women who wake up one day and realize that youth, marriage, and the perfect skin don't come with a refund policy.   Learn more at https://sandralenasilverman.com  

Scott Alldridge is a cybersecurity expert and founder of the IT Process Institute who authored the book, " Visible OPS Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance ." Learn more at https://scottalldridge.com Text "SECURE26" to 541-359-1269 to receive free materials/vulnerabilty scans from Scott and his team

Susanne Antonetta is an award-winning author whose latest book, " The Devil's Castle: Nazi Eugenics, Euthanasia, and How Psychiatry's Troubled History Reverberates Today ," provides insight into the forgotten history of eugenics and how it links to today's flawed mind care approaches.

Dan Brulé is a breathwork pioneer who has trained more than 300,000 people in conscious breathing over the past 50 years.  His book, " Just Breathe ," -- which includes a foreword by Tony Robbins -- provides readers with breathing techniques that can lead to greater successes in life. Learn more at https://breathmastery.com