The Pursuit of Happiness

Nelson Dellis (5x USA Memory Champion) discusses how he took his ordinary memory to new limits beyond the imaginable. Nelson uncovers how he trains his mind on a daily basis like any other fitness routine. He explains techniques and routines he uses that helped him become the national champion of memory five times. Not only do we dive into memory, but Nelson is also a two time author, Guinness Wor...

I'm joined by Author and Doctor Michael Amster on this episode to discuss his brand new book, The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose--In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. Sound too good to be true? It did for me too, until I spoke with Dr. Amster and discussed his research and all of the data that backs this up. Such an enlightening conversation w...

Seth and Jennifer Vore (On FIRE Family) join me on this episode to discuss their methods and strategy of living life on to be FIRE - Financially Independent and Retire Early. They discuss how they paid down their debts and were smart with their money, so they can travel and enjoy life with their family instead of being stuck in a 9-5 in an office. They are currently living on a yacht, navigating A...

I sit down with my wife Kristen to discuss some of our most memorable holiday moments and traditions. From moments like getting the amazing Nintendo for Christmas to having the seven fishes for Christmas Eve with the family. We both have a love for this time of year and holiday and invite you to share some of it with us. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

Michael Burlotos, aka the Wandering Bus Dude, joins me on this episode to discuss his recent bus purchase and renovation for his future travels. He gets personal and gives us an update on his life over the last year, his adventures and his most recent goal of training for an Iron Man set in 2023. Michael left his six-figure job a few years ago, knowing there was more to life than chasing money, to...

Adam and Kathryn (Adventures of A plus K) rejoin the podcast on episode 100 to talk about their travels in 2022, including spending over two months in Alaska. We talk about their highlights, favorite adventures and also discuss how their business and life has grown and evolved on the road over the last few years. What was once only a dream and a passion has become a successful business on the road...

Fitness and nutrition coach Shannon Buruchian joins me on the podcast again to help all of us navigate this holiday season with our food and nutrition goals. It’s important for all of us to stay on track with your fitness and nutrition targets, but to also enjoy all of our get togethers, meals, drinks and sweets that come along with this time of year. It’s extremely difficult for many of us, inclu...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! No better time to take a moment and reflect on what we are thankful for and to focus on having a positive and grateful mindset. This has been quite the year so far and there is so much to be thankful for, including you, my audience and all of my guests. We all need to take a moment and reflect on what we have and our accomplishments, celebrate them and be present. Join...

Janelle Tomagan, aka Janelle the Slomad, joins me on this episode to discuss how she went from working extreme hours in healthcare during the pandemic to exploring her true happiness, travel. Janelle moved to Honolulu to launch her career in medicine, but one year later after working extreme hours during the pandemic, she knew she couldn’t live like that anymore. So she gave it all up, bought an R...

Founder of LBB, Holistic health coach, fat loss expert and former Beachbody cast member, Shannon Buruchian joins this episode to get vulnerable and discuss how she overcame the lowest point in her life to be the happiest person she can be. She talks about the relationship that she walked out of that left her feeling alone, lost and unworthy. After feeling she might not survive 2022, she goes over...

Elizabeth Bailey (Wandering on the Weekends) rejoins my podcast for the 2nd part of our mini-series on her adventures to Alaska and Glacier National Park. This episode is all about Glacier National Park. There is some seriously great travel trips and advice to get you prepared for your trip to the "Jewel of the Contient." We discuss everything from where to book in advance, the best hikes, Going t...

Elizabeth Bailey (Wandering on the Weekends) rejoins my podcast for a mini-series on her adventures to Alaska and Glacier National Park. This episode focuses solely on her 10 day trip to Alaska and its National Parks. As always, she gives amazing travel trips and advice for anyone looking to visit the land of the rising sun. She mentions everything from Brooks Falls and the brown bears, to taking...

Psychotherapist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Jonathan Robinson joins me on this episode to discuss finding happiness and how to get there. Jonathan has interviewed the best of the best when it comes to finding happiness, such as Mother Theresa, Oprah, the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra and many more. With a collection of his own experience and the knowledge of world leaders in the space of ha...

Jesi Stracham joins me on this raw and emotional episode to discuss her incredible life story. From the traumatic motorcycle accident in 2015 that broke her back in two places, leaving her paralyzed and pronounced dead (twice), to calling that event a blessing. Jesi has since completed numerous Tough Mudders, co-founded the Wheel With Me Foundation and started Wheel With Me Fitness. Her physical a...

Team USA Heptathlete and USA Gold Medalist, Chari Hawkins, joins me on this episode to discuss her journey into becoming one of the most elite athletes in the world. We discuss everything from finding her passion, training, recovery and most of all, her mindset. Chari suffered from performance anxiety for years, causing extreme levels of anxiety, race results and even injury. Working with some of...

DJ and Kate of Venture Wild join me on this episode to discuss their life on the road, and water, and their journey along the way. They gave up their jobs and house to take a chance and see the world and never look back. They explain how they made it happen and how happy they are since they've made that decision nearly five years ago. Of course we talk about some of their most epic moments, from s...

Get a little sneak peak of my upcoming destination wedding in Sedona, Arizona! I reminisce on how hard dating was, the struggles and how pursuing my passions and dreams turned my life around and helped me find my life partner. It's been quite an amazing journey and it's just the beginning!

Run Raleigh owner and Vo2 Max expert, Abby Douek, rejoins the podcast to break down my eight week training program she crafted for me in the hopes of increasing my Vo2 max number. Some of these workouts were absolutely brutal and pushed me to the limits. We also dive into my second round of testing on how I ranked and improved my Vo2 max into the upper echelon, while also touching on things I coul...

Senior Dolphin trainer, Rachel Hudon, joins me to discuss her journey and the achievement of her dream career. So many of us have imagined being a dolphin trainer growing up, or even when we retire, but it was Rachel's perseverance that made it a reality for her. She not only describes the path she took, but also how amazing these animals truly are. Working with dolphins everyday, Rachel has a...

Join us as we recap our epic adventure through the state of Montana, Glacier National Park, Coeur d'Alene Idaho and more. If you're looking to explore Glacier National Park or this area of the PNW, or just want to hear all about our incredible 6 day trip, this is a great podcast for you. We cram so much into our trips and learn a lot and tell you all about it. If you haven't been to this part of t...

Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins Podcast and the author of "Stacked" comes back on the podcast to discuss what is going on in the world of finances today. Everything from inflation, interest rates, buying/selling a home and how to invest in a stock market that is currently sinking. Joe does an incredible job of making complex subjects easy to understand and fun to talk about. This is a can't mi...

In this episode I discuss my experience with Athletic Greens to give you some insight if it may be worth it for you. I signed up for a subscription a few months back, so you'll have to listen to get my thoughts on how I felt after drinking it and if it's worth paying the hefty price for all of this amazing nutrients.  Check out AthleticGreens.com

In this episode I discuss the process and my experience of my Vo2 max training in June of 2022. It was fun, nerve-racking and challenging all at the same time. I talk about my results (which were "superior") and the training I'm going to endure over the next two months to push my Vo2 max number even higher. There is no question, I am in for a world of suck, but I might just be at my peak fitness a...

Elizabeth Bailey of Wandering on the Weekends joins me on this episode to discuss her expedition with her husband to hit all of America's National Parks. Her journey started less than two years ago and she's already at 41. Elizabeth discusses how her passion suddenly came about in the midst of covid, where this goal came from and how they bringing their dreams into fruition. We talk everything fro...

The incredibly talented Ekaterina Shelehova joins me on this episode to discuss how her life has transformed since going viral with millions of views of her clip on Italia's Got Talent. We start at the beginning and how her talent for singing and performing came about at the age of 3. With proper lessons and coaching throughout her childhood, her voice has taken on a life of its own and taken the...