The School of Greatness

“Fighting is unbearable, I do it because of what it provides me. But bigger the risk, bigger the reward.” Today's guest is Georges St-Pierre, who is well known as the undisputed G-O-A-T of combat sports, UFC record holder for most wins in title bouts, and all-time best pound-for-pound MMA fighter in the history of the world. Georges St-Pierre has now also made his arrival into Hollywood permanent,...

“You cannot grow unless you know what your emotions feel like.” Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Leaf. She is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study ne...

“Toxic positivity is like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound.” Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Leaf. She is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study ne...

“If any of your relationships are not intimate, look at why they are not.” Today's guest is Gary Zukav, who is the author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Seat of the Soul. This book led the way to seeing the alignment of the personality and the soul as the fulfillment of life, and captured the imagination of millions. His books have so...

“Fasting is an effective and efficient way of reversing and normalizing blood pressure.” Today’s guest is Dr. Alan Goldhamer who is one of the world’s leading experts on medically supervised, water-only fasting. In 1984 he founded and became Director of TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California; since then, he has supervised the fasting and care of more than 20,000 patients. It is the larg...

“Fasting is an effective and efficient way of reversing and normalizing blood pressure.” Today’s guest is Dr. Alan Goldhamer who is one of the world’s leading experts on medically supervised, water-only fasting. In 1984 he founded and became Director of TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California; since then, he has supervised the fasting and care of more than 20,000 patients. It is the larg...

“Who is going to do this work if I’m not doing it?” Today's guest is Austin Kleon. The Atlantic called him “positively one of the most interesting people on the Internet.” He’s a speaker for organizations such as Pixar, Google, SXSW & TEDx. He’s the New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, and Ke...

“Love expands when our capacity to accept each other expands.” - DeVon Franklin Today’s episode is a special one. We’ve had a lot of great conversations with guests about relationships and we wanted to put together a mashup of the best segments to help you take your relationship to the next level whether you’re single, in a new relationship or are in a long-term relationship. In this episode Lewis...

“If it’s good for your heart, it’s good for your brain.” Today's guest is Dr. Daniel Amen, who has helped millions of people transform their lives and brains through Amen Clinics, his best-selling books, and public television programs. The Washington Post has called Dr. Amen “the most popular psychiatrist in America” because of his books, media appearances and clinics which have over 7,000 patient...

“Helmets don’t protect you from brain damage. They protect you from skull fractures.” Today's guest is Dr. Daniel Amen, who has helped millions of people transform their lives AND brains through Amen Clinics, his best-selling books, and public television programs. The Washington Post has called Dr. Amen “the most popular psychiatrist in America” because of his books, media appearances and clinics...

“Personal branding is the digitization of reputation.” Today's guest is Rory Vaden. He’s a bestselling author and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, which is one of the leading Personal Brand Strategy firms that focuses on helping people become the type of person that everyone wants to business with. Lewis has worked with Rory for many years now and we thought it would be valuable to come togethe...

“Negative emotions aren’t something that we should be trying to avoid.” Today's guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, who is a psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Michigan. Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind and in his new book CHATTER, he explores how the silent conversations individuals have with themselves impact their health, performance, dec...

“What happened yesterday you cannot change, what is happening today you can only experience.” Today's guest is yogi, mystic, and visionary, Sadhguru. Named one of India’s 50 most influential people, Sadhguru’s work has touched the lives of millions worldwide through his transformational programs. He is an internationally renowned speaker and author of New York Times Bestsellers, Inner Engineering:...

“Greatness is realizing your full powers of your entire being." Today's guest is humanistic psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman. He received a P.h. D. in cognitive science from Yale University and has taught at Columbia , NYU, the University of Pennsylvania. He hosts The Psychology Podcast and is author of 9 books, including his new book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. In 2015, he...

“Real love is a two way thing.” Today's guest is Stephan Labossiere, also known as Stephan Speaks. As a certified relationship coach, a speaker and author, he helps both men and women overcome the challenges that hinder their relationships. Stephan empowers millions to take charge of the difficult situations standing in the way of the life and love they seek and to make impactful changes on a dail...

“Disagreement is acceptful. Disrespect is not.” Today's guest is Stephan Labossiere, also known as Stephan Speaks. As a certified relationship coach, a speaker and author, he helps both men and women overcome the challenges that hinder their relationships. Stephan empowers millions to take charge of the difficult situations standing in the way of the life and love they seek and to make impactful c...

“Your people matter most. If you’re going to go to the grave for something, go for your relationships. That’s what will last.” Today's guest is Jen Hatmaker, who is a best-selling author of 12 books, host of the podcast called, For the Love! She is also a sought-after speaker who tours the country every year speaking to women. She’s written a new book called FIERCE, FREE, AND FULL OF FIRE: THE GUI...

“Winning requires you to be selfish.” Today's guest is Tim Grover, best known for his training with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and thousands of athletes and business professionals. He is the CEO and founder of Attack Athletics, Inc., and author of the international bestseller “Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable” and his new book, “Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatnes...

“You can have fear, but you can’t have doubt.” Today's guest is Tim Grover, best known for his training with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and thousands of athletes and business professionals. He is the CEO and founder of Attack Athletics, Inc., and author of the international bestseller “Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable” and his new book, “Winning: The Unforgiving Race to...

“True empowerment is to take all power back, including blame.” Today's guest is Dr. Shefali, who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development. Dr. Shefali’s ground-breaking approach to mindful living and parenting has taken her books to the top of the NY Times best-sellers list. Her blend of clinical psychology...

“Be of service to the thing you claim to love.” Today's guest is the wise, talented, and funny, Russell Brand! His career ranges from stand-up comedy and acting, to broadcasting and writing. He is the author of the Audible Original, ‘Revelation: Connecting with the Sacred in Everyday Life' and his new weekly meditation podcast, 'Above the Noise'. In this episode Lewis and Russell discuss why pract...

“The art of medicine is how you present treatments in ways that activates their belief.” Today's guest is Dr. Andrew Weil, who is an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education. He’s the founder and Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, the founder and Chairman of the Weil Foundation, and the founder of Hea...

“If you want joy, happiness and freedom in your life, it won’t come from blame.” Today's guest is Tony Robbins, who is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life and business strategist. Over the past four decades, he has empowered more than 50 million people worldwide through his business and personal development coaching programs and events. Lewis has had the...

“Love expands when our capacity to accept each other expands.” Today's guest is DeVon Franklin, who is an award-winning producer, New York Times best-selling author and renowned motivational speaker committed to inspiring people around the world through entertainment. He’s written a new book called, LIVE FREE: Exceed Your Highest Expectations. DeVon has be on the show a few times, so make sure to...

“Failure is not where I’m going to allow the story to end.” Today's guest is Sarah Jakes Roberts. At twenty-three years old she was battling insecurities, teen pregnancy stigma, toxic relationships, and depression. She realized she only had two options: settle or evolve. Alongside her husband, she is now the co-pastor of The Potter’s House at ONE LA and The Potter's House Denver and her messages s...