Highly Optimized

Woooo! Today is a big day ladies & gents! Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Highly Optimized podcast. For some of you, it's a returning & for others, it's your first time here & as such, what you can expect each week is for me to interview someone who has truly created a life on their own terms. In these episodes, we'll dive into how their journey led them onto a different path than the mainstream, what they've learned along the way, what practices they use to keep themselves balanced & the overall hero's journey they've embarked upon to create the life they now live & todays guest is a very special one as he is a dear brother of mine & someone who is a BIG part of the last 5 years of my life. From first meeting him after entering the Enlifted program back in January of 2020, to countless get togethers, parties, epic adventures & more, it's safe to say we've both been a big influence on one another in this inaugural episode back onto the show, we took a trip down memory lane & discussed how the last 5 years of us knowing one another has shifted both of our lives immeasurably. So, sit back, get your curiosity caps on, strap in for a wild ride & give me a hand in welcoming my man Adam Chin onto the show! Guest Links: https://www.enlifted.me/This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.visit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

Alrighty ladies & gents, we've officially reached the final episode in our epic 130 episode season 1 & talk about an absolute banger to go out on with me & my beautiful partner in crime, Rachel Varitimos diving in & getting vulnerable about our relationship, our perspective on life & what it takes to be truly successful in life, amongst other things. Guys, when I say this has been one hell of a ride, words simply do not do it justice. I am SO grateful to each of you who have supported the show & everything I do & trust me when I say that this is just the beginning. That being said, it's time for me to go full berserker mode into the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast & my hope is that all of you that have loved & supported this show can hop over to there & continue getting your batteries charged by stimulating, invigorating conversations until season two begins on the Highly Optimized podcast. So, with all of that being said, sit back, relax & enjoy the hell out of this epic dialogue with me & the beautiful Miss Rachel Varitimos. Show Notes:(3:40)  Having a healthy sex life.(12:25) The importance of being communicative in a relationship. (16:18) What makes us similar…(28:51) The ego & the heart.(37:35) Rachel gives some relationship advice.(57:15) Where you can reach Rachel.Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.visit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

Well guys, as you will hear in this episode, the first season of the Highly Optimized podcast, which may be the longest running season in existence, is coming to a close. In this episode, I do a deep dive into the last 3 years of my life with my main man & man behind the curtain of every single podcast I have ever put out into the world, Shlomo Bowe. Shlomo is not only my producer, but he is also one of my dearest friends in the world & over the last 3 years, we have had some wild adventures & have both grown a lot in our own ways during that time. We will be doing one last episode next Wednesday to close out the season & then I will be moving into doing the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast full time, which I am SUPER stoked about. My intention is to put my full heart into everything I do & at this time, I am feeling the call to dedicate myself to this show but fear not! The “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast is getting a re-brand as well & I will be infusing the best parts of the Highly Optimized podcast, including the guests own heroes journeys & tips for living an optimized life into this podcast so go subscribe to the show & as always, thank you all for your continued support & love, I would never be able to do this without that support & without all your kind words that remind me why I do this each & every day.Connect with ShlomoIG: @shlomoboweIG @massmusicradioIG @mazeltovmediaWebsite: https://www.mazeltm.com/This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!visit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

In todays episode, I have the opportunity to dive in with my beautiful lady, Rachel Varitimos & one of me & Rachel's dearest friends & Rachel's business partner, Kimberly Kesting. These two women are doing some amazing work in the world with their Goddess Mind mastermind designed to help women gain confidence & start & scale their business & their Goddess Getaway retreats that help women dive deeper into this mission & embody a new, empowered way of living & in this episode, we riff on why they were led to this work, what their experience with this type of work has been & who they have been able to become as a result. This episode was an absolute blast to record & we were able to do it live at Mark Englands infamous lake house. So, with that being said, sit back, have a laugh & enjoy the show! visit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

As many of you are aware after listening to this show for some time, my intention for each of these episodes is to bring forth the hero's journey that we all embark upon in one way or another within our lives. For me, it is the hero's journey that allows us to view our lives as a movie & todays guest on the show is a man who has not only created an epic movie out of his own hero's journey, but has also dedicated his life to helping other men embark upon their hero's journey & be able to do so with the proper tools, support & guidance to own the story of their lives through his Masculine Mastery brand, which combines workshops, retreats, immersions & the Masculine Mastery podcast. In addition, he is a master breathwork facilitator & has co-created his very own style of breathwork called Sonic Breathwork that he combines with music in his brand “Beats & Breath”, which is dedicated to helping its clients feel more alive, connected & free through guided experiences. In this episode, we will be exploring the path that led him into the work he is doing today, his tips for men listening who are looking to become the leaders of their lives, why he is so passionate about breathwork & music & much, much more.About Christopher August:Christopher August is on a mission to co-create a more conscious and connected world. With over 15 years experience in the fields of personal, business and leadership development, he has helped hundreds of people transform their pain into purpose. As a Transformational Coach, Speaker and Facilitator, his work blends somatic healing practices and intuitive guidance with actionable strategies to help other  experience the most free, alive and authentic versions of themselves.Connect with Christopher https://www.christopheraugust.co/ https://masculinemastery.co/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months! Show Notes: (2:43) How Christopher got interested into the work he does today. (6:06) Christopher's culture shock living in Africa. (10:30) Lack of modern rights to passage and immature views on masculinity. (16:30) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (18:36) When the beats and breathe got started. (28:50) Combing breathe work and psychedelics and the amazing effects from both. (41:00) A good starting point for men to find who they really are. (1:00:30) Where the listeners can find Christoper! (1:04:40) Christopher's last piece of advice for listeners.https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.visit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

I feel it's safe to say that we are currently living during a very exciting time. With the incredible increase in technology over a very short amount of time that has allowed us to connect with anyone around the world, coupled with the current raising of global consciousness, I personally feel as though I am very fortunate to be alive at this time in history. This being said, although things like technology have allowed us to, in theory, connect more with others from around the world & make our lives easier, it begs the question of why so many of us are so sick & tired? The challenge, as I see it, is that because so many of us are overstimulated & have the ability to distract ourselves effortlessly, the one individual in our lives we have ultimately become less connected with is ourselves. Todays guest on the show is an individual who has made it his life's work to help those he serves be able to connect back to themselves & has done so by using technology to be able to bring forth frequency healing & musical creations that are not only beautiful to listen to, but that can actually help individuals on a cellular level to connect with themselves, heal from within & come back home to their divine nature as human beings. His mission was ignited by a deep calling to heal his own body & knowing full well that most meditation & healing music available at that time was based in entertainment, rather than healing, he got to work in, quite, literally, being the change that the world of healing was craving so desperately at that time. What resulted was his ability to create & share this type of music worldwide through his business, “Listening To Smile” & in this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into his journey, the unique ways in which he creates his music, the profound healing benefits associated with his music & much, much more!Show Notes:(3:10)  What originally got Ian into music?(8:01) Then vs. now for Ian. (12:26) Music acts as a carrier of emotions.(24:12) What is 432hz and why's it important. (34:18) Ian's speaker recommendations. (1:01:56) Where you can reach Ian.(1:03:45) Ian's final piece of advice!Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.visit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

I imagine that everyone tuning into this episode can relate to the notion that for many of us, we seemingly have many passions that might not feel as though they are connected, yet as we continue to move through our lives, the connections between them begin to become clearer. I know this has been my experience in being interested in psychology, spirituality, plant medicines & health for most of my life & it wasn't until I began Highly Optimized that I began to see the through line between each of them. Todays guest on the show is a man who shares in this notion of having many passions that may not seem to fit together if you looked at each of them independently, however, actually fit together incredibly well when you look at them all from the unionized perspective that we will be diving in to today in this episode. I first found out about this individual when I discovered his work in shamanism, specifically with Ayahuasca & Cannabis, & was blown away at how many synchronicities we shared specifically in the ways in which we spoke about Cannabis & along with his work as a renowned master shaman, he is also a visionary leader, speaker & author who is the founder of Blue Morpho and Co-Founder of FullStock, LiquidEarth and Landslide. For the immense amount of people who have benefitted as a result of his immense wisdom in these areas, it is clear that he is a pioneer in Amazonian Shamanism, Web3 and NFTs who is linking these realms together in a way that I have yet to come across anywhere else in my travels.Show Notes:(3:25) How Hamilton first got into his field(s) of study.(6:44) Using NFT's to support creators and creatives. (10:31) Creativity is the SOURCE.(18:05) Creating cannabis shamanism. (31:09) What Hamilton saw during a San Pedro ceremony…(37:52) The masculine, according to Ryan.(57:34) Where you can reach Hamilton.(58:23) Hamilton's final piece of advice for the listeners!Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimizedvisit https://www.FreedomBuilderz.com for more info!

When we think about the idea of human optimization, oftentimes we forget that it's not just by optimizing one aspect of our lives that we reach this type of optimization, but rather it is by integrating many different aspects of our lives under the umbrella of optimization that can help us achieve this goal. In this vain, when I meet someone who is so amazing at taking one system of health & helping to create the necessary flow within it to allow people to find the thread of love within it that leads them to being getting curious about where else in their lives they can improve, I take note. Todays guest on the show is a master in the realms of fitness & specifically the realms of kettlebell, steel mace & club bell fitness. His purpose & mission in life is to build a community around optimizing human potential through fitness & wellness techniques & tools & in this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into his journey, his tips for those who are curious about branching out in their fitness repertoire & whatever else the divine wills into action in this epic heart flow we are about to embark upon. Show Notes:(2:43) Learning from podcasts,the current frustrations with the educational system & following your heart against the adversity of the pandemic. (10:50) The importance of removing yourself from your comfort zone. (14:55) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (16:49) Realizing we are a lot more similar than we are different and the benefit of doing what you love everyday. (28:15) Challenges of living in the “information age”. (34:51) What Danny's process is to manifest his goals. (43:15) Balancing the left/right brain and surrounding yourself with people that hold you accountable. (55:00) Enjoying the mystery of life! (59:45) Where you can find Danny. (1:00:42) Danny's last piece of advice for listeners!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimized

While many of us have grown up believing that money is the most valuable resource, we can see the inaccuracy in that when we realize that the one thing billionaires wish for more of when they are nearing the end of their lives is more time. In that vain, we can recognize that it is actually time that is the most valuable resource, rather than money. For me, I have recognized that one of the best ways to hack the time game, so to speak, is by first understanding where you want to go & what goals you have & then finding someone who can help you get to those goals quicker & with less hiccups in the road. Todays guest on the show is a master of time hacking & does so in his coaching work with his clients, many of whom are famous celebrities, to ensure that they can not only save time, but increase their mental performance in learning his proven processes behind how he does what he does. In addition to his coaching work, he is also acting as a disruptor in his life, both in the idea of being a “bacon-atarian”, which, as he describes, is a vegetarian that still eats bacon & in the space of podcasting, in which he has paved his own path to podcasting with his podcast, the “Jason Goldberg Is Ruining Podcasting” podcast  & if all of that wasn't enough, he is also a Tedx speaker, a former rapper that opened up for none less than the Wu Tang Clan themselves & the author behind the incredible book “Prison Break”, which dives into how to vanquish the victim, overcome your obstacles & lead your life. Show Notes:(2:15) When Jason cultivated his “jazz essence” of life. (6:54) The importance of not losing the fun in life and not taking everything so seriously. (10:50) How Jason got into mindset work. (18:05) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (20:10) How to help someone go from a breakdown to a breakthrough. (25:00) Tips on how to avoid analysis paralysis. (30:15) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (31:45) Upgrading your experience of life by changing your thinking. (49:10) Where you can reach Jason. (50:15) Jason's final piece of advice for listeners! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When we think about the incredible journey of life that we are all experiencing within our individual experiences of life right now, one of the main questions I find myself asking constantly is how to keep the totality of my being feeling on top of the world, purpose driven & hopeful for the future no matter what life decides to throw at me. As such, I am constantly reconfiguring my daily rituals to reflect those values in a way that allows them to help me integrate new perspective shifts & keep myself feeling tip top. Todays guest on the show is a man who whether it is breathwork, reiki, psychedelics, language work or any other form of self development practice, he is a master of architecting daily ritual practices in ways that allow both him & his clients to feel supported & confident in taking ownership over their well being. He is the host of the “Innate Flow” podcast, where he showcases individuals who share their own experiences into how to create a deeper “flow” in life & he is also the creator & head coach behind the “Innate Flow Microdose Immersion”, where he teaches his clients how to responsibly wield the power of psilocybin in ways that enact harm reduction tactics & powerful integration practices in order to ensure they are doing good, rather than harm, within the psychedelic space. This episode is sure to allow all of your curiosity cylinders to fire to level 10 & leave you feeling inspired to continue your journey of self development & self awareness with a positive, excited mindset. About Nate:Nate Baumgardner raises the global frequency through his energy work, plant medicine coaching and breathwork facilitation. He is an Advanced Reiki Practitioner, an InFLAUX breathwork coach and a Level 2 Enlifted Coach. In the winter of 2021, Nate left Morrison Colorado on a journey to explore the natural beauty of the country with his dog, living and coaching nomadically. Through his flagship program the Innate Flow Microdose Immersion Nate aims to further the evolution of our collective consciousness, and aid in humanity's healing harnessing the power of microdosing entheogens.Connect with NateWebsite: https://innateflow.co/Email: nate@innateflow.coIG: @innate.flowThank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!Show Notes:(3:35) How Nate got into coaching and self development. (7:55) The importance of planning out your days and having a solid structure. (13:20) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (15:27) The role adventure has played in Nate's life. (24:00) Finding your truth and the art of discernment. (28:50) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (30:15) Surrounding yourself with the right people and being radically honest with your values. (43:00) Becoming whole by discovering more about yourself when being triggered. (53:10) Integrating the right belief system. (56:58) Where you can find Nate.  (58:06) Nate's final piece of for listeners!Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

I imagine every single person listening to this episode right now can think back to times in which they felt stuck or unsure as of where to go in life. Speaking for myself, the times in which I have felt this way have normally been times in which I was applying too much logic & not enough heart to my experience of life. All too often, I find that many people are allowing their minds to run the show & even though they may be making a good income, have the house they want, drive the car they want, etc., they feel just as empty as they did before they accomplished these “goals.” This is where the dark night of the soul can show up to break us down & allow us to rebuild from a heart centered place, should we decide to answer that call. Todays guest on the show is a woman who is a master in the realms of coaching, consulting, content creation, social media, branding & universally being able to meet those she serves where they are at & guide them in this dark night of the soul process more & more are finding themselves in within the present day as the collective “meaning” of our society dwindles away in place of the invitation for us to individuate, pave our own paths & unlock our own, unique meanings within our experience of life. In addition, she is also extremely well versed in the realm of micro dosing psilocybin to open up the opportunity for heightened creativity, pleasure & purpose within your experience of life & trust me when I say that this episode will ignite the fire of inspiration from deep within your soul & allow each of you to walk away with the necessary increase in passion required to make lasting change within your life. Show Notes(2:30)  Bijou's journey into what she does & how she cultivates her passions. (12:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (13:55) The importance of having others around for support. (21:33) The issue with social media, not feeling connected and avoiding fear. (26:30) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (27:58) Allowing yourself to learn from mistakes and to be brave when the time arises. (37:00) Remembering your own individual uniqueness and empowering yourself vs societal norms. (44:00) The importance of finding what resonates with you.(48:25) Where you can find Biijou. (49:05) Biijou's final piece of advice!Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimized

When we take a good hard look at the world today, it's easy to see that human beings are being challenged heavily by issues such as anxiety, depression, stress & poor health, all of which correlate to global inflammation in the body. This inflammation that we are seeing rise throughout the world today may be common, however, it is not normal & because so many of us are in situations with our careers, global & societal pressures & more that cannot be remediated overnight, it begs the question of what options we have available to assist us with the inflammation present in many of us that is leading to a decreased quality of life overall. Sharing his time & immense wisdom with us on the show today is a gentleman who has made it his life's work to not only dive into the subject of inflammation relief, but to focus on total human body optimization as a whole. He is a doctor & leading proponent of the benefits associated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for inflammation relief & is the co founder & lead physician at HOMe-SF, which is a company dedicated to providing the necessary outlet for those looking to experience Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy with the expertise & individualized care to do so. In addition, he is also one of the leading voices behind “Troscriptions”, which is a company dedicated to providing the “cheat codes” for those looking to have the direct experience of enlightenment & in todays episode, we will be diving into the subject of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, what it is, what type of individual would benefit from this therapy, what his tips are for overall health & well being, the subject of enlightenment & much, much more.Show Notes: (2:25) How Dr Sheer's journey into becoming a doctor started. (7:10) Dr Sheer breaking down Hyperbaric oxygen therapy.(19:24) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (21:25) The importance of having a great foundation of health to avoid patterns of dependency.(32:00) How psychosocial emotions can play into how you physically feel. (38:45) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (40:05) The importance of checking in daily to fully optimize your health. (52:40) Experiencing the feeling of enlightenment. (59:20) Where you can reach Dr Sheer (1:02:35) Dr Sheer's final piece of advice for listeners! https://www.highlyoptimized.meThis episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimized

When it comes to the idea of business, I have come to recognize that the people that are truly successful within this realm frame business as a game & an adventure. As such, these individuals find ways to not only keep business fun, but also excel in finding ways to “hack” the game if you will, both through marketing &, in many cases, helping others learn how to automate their businesses to allow for less on their plates. If there is one thing I have learned in business it is that tips & tools like the ones I mentioned previously are invaluable if you wish to be able to have time left in your day to spend with family, dive into your hobbies & be able to smell the roses of life while living life on your own terms as an entrepreneur. Todays guest on the show is an absolute juggernaut in the realms of business, including how to delegate using virtual assistants, generating & monetizing content as well as guiding entrepreneurs into how to create a soul-life balance within their lives. He is a serial entrepreneur, an author, has hosted 5 podcasts, including his most recent show, the Soul Seekr podcast, hosts a food show on YouTube, was named to Silicon Valley's 40 under 40 list at the age of 31, & is an avid lover of all things spiritual, extraterrestrial & multidimensional, among many other topics that he is passionate about within his experience of life. For all of you high achievers out there that are curious how to find more fulfillment in life, this episode is sure to spark your inspiration & allow you to see that not only is it possible, but it can be much easier of a process than I imagine you had thought it could be up until now.Show Notes:(3:00) Sam's intro into his spirituality & business.(15:39) Sam creating his own path and finding what may have been missing. (25:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (27:00) Looking back at challenges and noticeable changes after medicating with ayahuasca.(37:00) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (38:30) The beauty of simplicity and tips from Sam about starting out in business.(49:00) Quantum physics and balancing masculine and feminine energy.(56:11) Where you can reach Sam.(59:42) Sam's last final piece of advice for listeners! Sam KabertSam Kabert unconsciously played the game, mastered it, and cracked the code to what he was chasing: his dream life, filled with material successes, like running a million-dollar business and being named to Silicon Valley's 40 Under 40 List at just thirty-one years old. Sam's journey of self-discovery started with a plant medicine known as ayahuasca, an experience that invigorated a new passion and kindled a new purpose in his life. Sam has cultivated a deep knowledge for scaling businesses with virtual assistants, generating and monetizing content, and all things spiritual, extraterrestrial, and multidimensional, to fully embody the practice of SOUL/Life Balance. He is on a mission to help spread awareness around positive practices to tackle depression, sitting with discomfort, and exploring one's shadow for healing, as well as sharing standard tactics to practice SOUL/Life Balance.Connect with Sam:Website: CloneYourselfUniversity.comWebsite: WizardTeams.comIG:  instagram.com/samkabertYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCramNwICpTb-z62twEcdFBgSoul Seekr Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/17i3xvuAhNxO80SVARfvnbThank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz -

For all of you who have been listening to this show for sometime now, you know full well my love & passion for the Cannabis plant. For me, Cannabis was the first teacher in my life that allowed me to question everything I thought I knew about life & the reverberation of that initial teaching has echoed throughout every corner of my life & allowed me to discover my own truth within my experience of life. One of the main challenges, however, within the realm of Cannabis, is that we each have unique endocannabinoid systems & particular physiology that, up until recently, has left many Cannabis users confused as to how to get the best results with this medicine. Todays guest on the show is a man who is not only a fellow Cannabis lover, but is also leading the way in taking the guesswork out of Cannabis by creating individualized dna tests for Cannabis consumers through his company, EndoDNA, that will not only match you with the right Cannabis products for your wellness journey, but will guide you in creating a personalized relationship with this sacred plant teacher. In addition, he is also the host of the “Everything Is Personal” podcast,  which dives into Cannabis, music, business, & science & which I was a recent guest on & had an absolute BLAST being a part of & is the author of “Making Cannabis Personal”, which is a book dedicated to exploring many of the same topics we will be discussing today within the realm of individualized Cannabis. This episode is sure to open your minds to the bridge between science & plant medicines & the potential benefits within combining these realmsShow Notes:(2:51) What got Len into DNA testing for cannabis.(15:05) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (21:39) Where edibles come into play & the benefits of going low and slow.(43:55) How to get consistency.(53:02) Follow the money…(1:01:04) Where you can reach Len.(1:02:35) Len's final piece of advice for the listeners!Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totop

When I created this show, I did so with the intention of showcasing the endless opportunities & possibilities available to anyone, regardless of age, gender or location, when they choose to consciously begin arguing for their possibilities, rather than their limitations. It is my belief that when one can do this, especially in the times that their mind, friends & family & even society at large give them reasons not to, that they can initiate massive transformation within their lives. This does not mean that life will be easy, quite the contrary actually, however, life will inevitably challenge us whether we choose to make it challenge us for what we do want or challenge us for what we don't want. In my experience, however, only one of those scenarios can allow us to see life happening FOR us, rather than TO us & allow us to experience the transformation within that flipping of the script. Todays guest on the show is a master in the art of transformation & has made it her mission in life to help badasses just like you overcome anything holding them back, rock life all the way & claim their best lives through up leveled habits, mindset shifts & more. She is the host of “The Amy Edwards” show, which is a show dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their healthiest selves, live their best lives & better their relationships, is an author, a rock & roll musician, a mother & if all of those hats weren't enough, she is also a radio personality on Austin 360 radio. For all of you transformation freaks out there, this episode is sure to charge your batteries & allow each of you to tap into the inspiration necessary to create profound & lasting change within your life. Show Notes:(3:03) The things that frustrated Amy during motherhood. (4:57) Having breakdowns and an identity crisis. (8:48) How Amy moved forward. (25:51) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (28:45) Ketamine experiences. (51:54) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (1:03:30) Where you can reach Nate.(1:05:27) Amy's final piece of advice for the listeners!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimized

If you've been in the realm of self development for even a little while, I am sure you've heard mention of things such as manifestation & the law of attraction. When I first heard of these things years back, they sounded too good to be true & so rather than just refute them altogether, I decided to play a game with myself & begin diving into them. Now that it's almost a decade later, I honestly don't know where I would be today if it wasn't for that original experimental phase with these concepts, though I have a strong feeling it wouldn't be anywhere close to where I am today, living the version of my life that literally feels like a dream each day. Stopping by to share her time & expertise on these topics & more with us today is a woman who as soon as we connected, we clicked & spent over an hour diving deep down the rabbit holes of manifestation, sound healing, plant medicines & more. She is the founder of “Art Of Attraction” & co creator of “In A Shituation” which both seek to help those who are suffering from limiting beliefs & limiting stories rise above them through simple, empowering practices that allow them to manifest more joy, happiness, love, wealth & health into their lives. In addition, she is also a Tedx speaker & truly walks the walk when it comes to practicing what she preaches & within this episode, we will be diving into her journey, her tips for those of you listening looking to create a positive change in your lives starting today & much, much more! Show Notes:(4:03) How Nancy got to where she's at. (6:41) How Ryan got into fitness.(13:20) When Nancy is in alignment. (21:01) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (25:09) Nancy's advice for living with purpose.(31:08) When Nancy met Ryan. (44:30) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (1:01:24) Where you can reach Nancy.(1:05:34) Nancy's final piece of advice for the listeners!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totop

Something that i feel is universal in our world is the notion that we will all inevitably face challenges within our lives. This being said, what separates the individuals that see those challenges as opportunities from the individuals who allow those challenges to become blockades that prevent them from overcoming them? In my experience, this difference rests on not only our mindset, but the subsequent views & perception we have upon the world around us. This is why I feel it is SO crucial to not only work on our mindset & dive into why we believe what we believe about life, but to also make friends with the inner critic within us that tells us we can't, couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't consciously choose to embark upon a new way of living & see our inner critic as our best friend in disguise & the only aspect of us willing to beat us down in hopes of us using those criticisms to fuel us into the most epic journey of life possible for us in our lives. Todays guest on the show is a man who is a prime example of someone who has made friends with not only his inner critic, but also his fear & has allowed these positive reframes of these aspects of himself to propel him into living life on his own terms & creating the life of his dreams. He is a retired firefighter, where he spent 17 years passionately moving into some of the most dangerous situations on earth to help save other peoples lives, is an absolute juggernaut in the space of handling high stress situations & finding comfort within those discomforts & has now taken those experiences & moved into the role of program director for a system of training called Foundation Training, which is based on teaching how to take the burden of supporting the body out of your joints & put it back where it belongs, which is in your muscles. For all of you high achievers & go getters out there, prepare to go on a journey into how to not only re-evaluate what is possible for you, but to ensure you are able to stay balanced, regulated & healthy while shooting for the stars in your experience of life. Show Notes:(3:00) Jessie's enjoyment of fighting fires, working under pressure & human design .(22:35) Fueling your passions, avoiding falling into victimhood & being your own biggest cheerleader.(44:00) Claiming your day, the importance of breathe work & always being open to learn.(1:33:44) Quinn's final piece of advice for the listeners!Check out our sponsor: FreedomBuilderz.com!  Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totop

Anyone who has been listening to this show for some time now has heard me speak to my love for organic Cannabis & my passion for helping others learn how to cultivate organic Cannabis in order to foster a deeper connection both with the plant & the earth as a whole. I truly believe that if each of us makes even a one percent effort to do our part in farming our foods & Cannabis organically, we could revolutionize the world & begin to reverse the damage that has been done to our top soils stemming from conventional farming practices. Todays guest on the show is a man who when I first saw at a local music festival, I was blown away by his break dancing & fire spinning skills. This being said, imagine my surprise when I walked into an organic Cannabis cultivation conference, began chatting with a gentleman about his journey as an entrepreneur in the legal industry in Maine & realized it was the same person I had seen fire spinning & break dancing back a couple of years prior. As usually happens with synchronicities like that one, him & I continued to chat afterward & ended up attending a 5 day Korean natural farming workshop together & since then, we have both dove into Cannabis & organic farming in our own ways & continue to nerd out together regarding the latest news in organic farming, Cannabis genetics & much, much more! Show Notes:(3:58) What originally got Quinn into cannabis?(7:17) MSO's in Maine.(18:14) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (42:48) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (45:39) Quinn's favorite part about cultivating cannabis. (58:09) Where you can reach Quinn.(58:33) Quinn's final piece of advice for the listeners!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totop

When I think about the concept of life, I like to view it through the lens of a game that, similar to other games, there is rules for. This being said, like with most games, once you learn the rules, you can learn how to “break” them, so to speak, to be able to create the experience within that game that allows you to have the most fulfillment & fun possible. Todays guest on the show is a man who is a master of the game of life & its many components, specifically within the realms of finance, business, exercise & sales. He has a diverse background in these realms ranging from his experience in the army, to his experience as a financial analyst for JP Morgan, to his experience as a business owner both at the CrossFit gym he created & sold, Chicago Elite Fitness & his newest venture, Spear & Clover. This current project encompasses his love for podcasting with the Spear & Clover podcast, which I was a recent guest on & had an absolute blast on, along with his love for finance & sales in the equity department of this project. He is extremely passionate about spending his time with passionate entrepreneurs & assisting them in impacting the world in a positive way & throughout this episode, we will be diving into his journey, what got him interested in exploring the fields he is passionate about, what advice he has for those of you listening who are looking to make a positive change in the world & much, much more.Show Notes:(2:46) Ryan and Jason become friends!(6:47) Working a job while operating a side hustle. (10:00) How coaches help you see what's right in front of you. (14:42) Entrepreneurs. (17:37) Check out Freedombuilderz.com! (34:14) The Ego. (38:27)  Ryan gets humbled by entities. (43:13) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (55:14) Where you can find more about Jason!(56:29) Jason's final piece of advice!Connect with Jason:IG and Twitter: @jasonskeesick  @spearandcloverFB and Linked in: Jason Skeesick and Spear And CloverThank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totop

Within the vast realm of health, let alone the vast realm of fitness, there are SO many different modalities one can employ to ensure they are staying healthy, fit & mobile as they age. A common misnomer that I see society moving out of in the present day in a big way is the misnomer that the body “breaks down” as we age. In my experience, I have found that the famous saying “move it or lose it” is one of the best philosophies to embody if we wish to be active & mobile throughout the course of our lives & allow our lives to be ones which are thriving in nature, rather than ones in which we merely survive. This being said, with more information than ever currently available to us, what are some of the best ways to stay active, mobile & in that state of thriving? In my personal fitness & health journey, one of my best kept secrets is that of the company Stick Mobility, which focuses on the trifecta of strength, mobility & coordination all in one system & todays guest on the show is not only a stick mobility coach, a CHEK trained practitioner & a chiropractic assistant, but he is also someone who has gone through his fair share of challenges within these realms in order to come out the other side with invaluable information for each person listening on how easy it can be to supercharge your health, fitness & mobility in order to live the version of your life that is the greatest & grandest in nature. This week, on Episode 112 of The Highly Optimized Podcast, we talk with personal trainer, stick mobility coach, CHEK Practitioner, and Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Cameron Angus about:  (9:49) The Way of the Superior Man & not fitting into the corporate lifestyle.(20:05) Stick Mobility.(28:11) Learning new skills to fuel your passions.(37:52) Gym Mentality.(57:02) Knowing your “Why”.(1:07:22) Outro & One last question!Connect with Cameron on IG: @camangus68Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimized

When it comes to the idea of masculinity, much of the world is mistakenly confusing what true masculine energy is with the immature, boy centered version of this energy we commonly see running amok in todays world. This is, in a big part, due to us losing many of the wise elders & initiatory processes that have been used since the dawn of time to help boys evolve into men within society. This being said, there is now a big movement within the world of self development to fill in this missing gap & allow the true divinity of masculine nature to once again come forth. This version of masculinity is not afraid of the divine feminine, as the immature masculine is & instead recognizes that the balance between these two energies, which is often referred to as the concepts of yin & yang, is essential to a mature, balanced approach to being a true man. Todays guest on the show is a man who is spearheading this movement, both within his own development as a mature man through self development programs & practices & in the work he does with men, such as his work as lead coach for the Alpha Hippie program, which I went through & can speak to the incredible benefits of maturing as a man that the program is centered around. In addition, he is also a dear brother of mine who has shared in some absolutely incredible memories within my life & in this episode, we will be diving into his journey, what tips he has for men listening that are looking to embark on this path & much, much more.Show Notes:(4:13) Dealing with addictions.(12:23) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (14:22) Tyler talks about his inner journey.(18:19) The good vs. evil, in terms of the judge's viewpoint.(26:07) Developing your inner compass. (32:04) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle!(35:47) Thirst traps! https://www.highlyoptimized.me(41:40) How Tyler got into rapping. (56:08) Looking at life with a fun POV. (1:04:46) Where you can find Tyler!(1:05:36) What change would Tyler recommend that people make in order to highly optimize their life?Tyler Le FlochPersonal trainer and coach for the past 10 years, recently stepping into men's coaching and development (facilitator at TCS retreat, facilitator of Mike Salemi men of movement retreat, lead coach for pro man academy)Connect with Tyler https://www.instagram.com/tylerleflochThank you to our podcast sponsors:Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months! This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/highlyoptimized

When I first began Highly Optimized & selected that name for the business, I was imagining much more than simply optimized health & nutrition & was instead imagining a way of living. A way of living in which an individual can feel truly optimized & balanced in their physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being. In my own experience, balance between these realms & in life in general IS the goal. Without balance, one will ultimately fall short in their ability to enjoy the process & will see the process of optimization as work, rather than fun & with balance, anything we dream for in our lives can have the space to come to fruition & we can have the energy & life force necessary to put our important work out into the world to help others find whatever helps them live a Highly Optimized life as well. Sharing her time & love on the show with us today is someone who I feel embodies the notion of balance & has achieved the ability to not only live a Highly Optimized life for herself, but to also help so many in the world learn how to do the same in her many passions that she shares with the world. She is the host of the “Awakening Aphrodite” podcast, which I was a recent guest on & had an absolute BLAST on & is a show dedicated to exploring the realms of mind, body & spirit through subjects such as nutrition, exercise, mindset & lifestyle choices, to name but a few. In addition, she has also been a juggernaut in the holistic health & fitness spaces since 1988 & is passionate about guiding her clients into the FUN that is possible within these realms by combining her devotion to being of service with her incredible amount of knowledge & wisdom surrounding these topics in both her online fitness classes as well as her online women's circles that she hosts. My intention with this episode is to show each of you what can take place in our lives when we devote ourselves to our mission, tune into compassion, love ourselves & stay consistent in our practice of becoming Highly Optimized!Show Notes:(2:32) Ryan welcomes Amy to the show!(3:38) What got Amy into health & fitness? (7:03) Don't ever give up!(9:20) Looking at Joe Dispensa's work…(16:31) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (18:27) How do you measure love?(20:40) What it is like working with Paul Chek for years.(33:15) What does self love mean to you?(43:28) What role has “play” played in your life?(1:12:20) Where you can find Amy!(1:14:52) Amy's final piece of advice… This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

It is said that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. As someone who has passion oozing out of every fiber of my being, I found myself becoming challenged in taking the big picture of my dreams & goals & solidifying them down to that first single step. This being said, I was able to transmute this challenge by meeting others who allowed me to stop taking myself so seriously in them showing me that not only was anything I dreamt of possible, but that it was in the individual steps that the true FUN could be tuned into. Sharing his time on the show with us today is a man who has had MANY steps in his journey of 1,000 miles, yet has been able to integrate each of these individual steps into the beautiful, ever evolving journey he has embarked upon within his experience of life. He is a holistic movement expert who has spread his love for movement into realms such as yoga, teaching classes for organizations such as inner dimension TV which allows anyone, anywhere in the world to benefit from his wealth of yoga knowledge, kettlebell fitness, where he has incorporated the aspects of strength into the lives of those he serves in a unique way that, different from most strength coaches, brings forth presence & flow & as a movement director, having led projects for prestigious organizations such as Nike Yoga. If this wasn't enough, he is also allowing countless individuals he works with to reinstate ceremony into the ancient practice of hunting through his business, ahimsa ceremonial hunting, which seeks to allow them to deepen their connection to themselves, food & Mother Earth through ancient practices of hunting & yogic wisdom. This episode is sure to light the fire of inspiration within each of you, allowing you to re-imagine what is possible for you in your life & ensure you are leaving nothing on the table when you transition out of this world.Show Notes:(3:40) How to cultivate energy and how a glass half full mentality helps.(8:07 ) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle!(12:44) Staying consistent with practice and the benefits it brings.(22:30) Working smarter not harder & how to properly wind down.(32:38) Learn more about the Connect With Cannabis program!(42:20) Hacking the system to have your cake and eat it too (gluten free, of course ;).(48:30) Ceremonial hunting, raising the consciousness of planet earth & allowing your self to be vulnerable. (52:53) Michael shares a how a plant medicine ceremony helped him realize his destiny.(1:07:35 ) Where you can reach Michael Prieto.(1:08:32) FINAL Question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

As I imagine you have all been able to tell at this point, I adore podcasting. For me, life is the most beautiful when I am able to have conversations with like minded individuals who allow me to realize that in our truest sense, we are all much more similar than we might realize. Within this realm of conversations, however, some of my favorite are when I have the opportunity to speak to individuals who also podcast, as I find podcasters to be those individuals who share my passion for conversating as if it is a spiritual practice, as it is for me. Stopping by to hang & create some magic on the show today is an individual who I am super stoked to dive in to all the aspects of his journey with. From his own journey into health & wellness, to achieving feats such as meeting the Dalai Llama, to beginning his podcast, the “Good Demand” podcast, in which he speaks with leading experts to illuminate for his listeners the tips & pieces of wisdom they have for others in their journey of life, he has been on a roll to not only give his experience of life a full send, but to also ensure he has the most fun doing it. Show Notes: (3:00) Miguel's Journey & the challenges of having a high achieving mindset.(15:30) Learn more about the Connect with Cannabis program!(18:40) Being a human being not a human doing & accepting people for who they are.(26:53) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle!(28:09) Inspirations for starting a podcast & magnificent people influencing the world.(37:29) The divine masculine & tips about being open minded.(51:00) The ability to get uncomfortable & sticking out.(1:06:40) Where to find Miguel. (1:09:00) FINAL Question!This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

In the modern era, there seems to be an uprising in the subject of leadership & what it means to be & act as a leader. Since the dawn of time, it has been leaders that have been able to not only guide others in how to live a fulfilling life, but also become friends with the shadow aspects of themselves, such as their fear. These leaders recognized that rather than run from fear or try to ignore it, the best way out of it was to move directly through it. Todays guest on the show is a man who is the embodiment of what leadership looks, feels & acts like. He has been practicing his role in being a leader since he was 12 years old, when he signed up for a leadership camp in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico that had him climbing mountains & making friends with his fear, which would both come in very handy as his life continued into entrepreneurship & starting a family. Currently, his main passion in life, aside from his family, is his 4 day mountain skills & leadership immersion event, called Fit For Adventure. Within this event, he guides others in the ability to wake up the leader archetype living within them & allow them to create the lives of their dreams, as he learned to do for himself throughout his journey into the idea of leadership. For the last 20 years, he has found deep fulfillment in connecting people to their purpose through adventure & trust me when I say that this episode will surely light up your zest for adventure, spark your curiosity into expanding what you believe is possible for you in your life & energize you with the inspiration necessary to achieve these things & more.Show Notes:(7:02) Validation.(12:34) Your personality is your personal reality.(19:43) Check out Freedombuilderz.com!(24:00) The struggles of knowing when to let things go. (33:06) Measuring success as a teacher.(38:47) Goals are subject to change.(44:12) The problem of shaping beliefs. (56:51) The last kingdom. (1:07:09) Where you can reach Matt.(1:08:22) Matt's final piece of advice! This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates stated to “let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food.” I imagine at the time of him stating that, he truly believed that people would quickly catch on & that would be the end of that story, however, when we look around at the world today, it's easy to see that something became lost in translation. With much of our food in the present day being poisoned with herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides & glyphosate, to name but a few, it is more important than ever that we revisit what real food is & how to go about optimizing our diet/nutrition if we wish to live a life in which we can feel truly healthy within. Stopping by the show to drop some deep knowledge & wisdom on the subjects of food & nutrition with us today is a woman who has made it her life's mission to educate those looking to learn on the importance of not just the subject of food as a whole, but, more specifically, the benefits of eating whole, plant based foods for increased energy, vitality & well being. She is a self proclaimed plant based foodie by passion & has become dedicated to this mission in persevering through her own challenges with nutrition in which she found herself feeling frustrated with weight gain in 2019 & made it her mission to take that challenge & learn the lessons stemming from within it. In doing so, she discovered her love for helping others do the same & has done so through her amazing educational channel on YouTube, Veginspired, her 12 month plant based lifestyle coaching program & the numerous amounts of free recipes & tips she offers through her various online platforms for those looking to up-level not only their health, but their amount of FUN in reaching their health goals. Show Notes:(3:02) Kathy's beginnings in whole plant based foods.(5:45) Easy actionable steps to improve your diet.(14:35) Not breaking the bank to eat healthy & the importance of eating the right things at the right time.(22:15) Changing the way you think about food & acknowledging we are only as healthy as the planet.(26:06) The key differences between certain diets.(33:35) Favorite vegan protein sources.(38:09) Unlocking your health and having it blossom into other aspects of life.(44:45) Making sure to maximize the fun in anything you do & the power of individualized support.(53:45) Favorite recipes & things to watch out for.(1:02:45) Outro & One last question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Throughout our lives, we will inevitably move through seasons in which we question everything it was that we knew up until that point. These season changes can come forth as if from out of thin air & really do a number on our state of being when they do, however, in my experience, they always come at the perfect time in hindsight to be able to evolve into the next best version of ourselves. Todays guest on the show is a man who has gone through quite a few seasons within his life & has not only come out on top, but has been able to go from a state of survival to one in which he is now able to thrive within his experience of life. From handling millions of dollars in the stock market, all while challenged by problems with health, including weight gain, poor nutrition & lack of movement, to saying enough was enough, beginning to get into the teachings of Paul Chek & then working with him closely over the last decade to make the necessary changes in his life, it is clear to see that when one can recognize the pain teacher for what it is, which is to be a teacher within our lives, we can take even the most challenging situations & begin to see them as happening for us, rather than to us & when that happens, duality seems to fade away & instead of seeing “good” or “bad” situations in life, we simply see opportunities to learn new lessons & experience life in new ways.Show Notes:(5:38)  Creating harmonious homes.(9:22) Where did biogeometry come from?(11:28) What was the major change in Jason's life?(19:29) Check out Freedombuilderz.com!(24:55) What are true friends?(28:05) One of the main things Ryan teaches to his clients.(34:33) What is process work? (47:15) Take yourself less seriously!(57:32) More on Biogeometry.(1:01:50) Where you can reach Jason.(1:03:03) Jason's final piece of advice. This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When it comes to the subject of life & the goals you have that you're looking to manifest into this reality, the main component as to whether you will be successful in accomplishing them boils down to your lifestyle. Lifestyle, said simply, is the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual processes by which you live your life & with more & more information coming out daily, it is easy to see why so many are having challenges figuring out how to structure their lifestyle to achieve a quality of life that is great & grand in nature. Todays guest on the show is a master at helping others achieve a positive lifestyle in all areas of their lives from which they can be supported by healthy habits that can lead to healthy outcomes. He is a world class coach, human advancement strategist & is the founder of O23 holistic systems, which is his proven process that is centered around proving what is possible in our lives & our careers by taking fitness beyond the gym walls in the other 23 hours of our day. For all of you optimization fanatics out there, this episode is sure to spark your curiosity, inspire you & open up new insights as to what you can do to maximize the other 23 hours of your day after leaving the gym.Show Notes:(2:39) Brian's beginnings.(9:00) Yes & No, On & Off, how they're important.(11:00) How to calm the mind down during difficult times.(14:09) Check out Freedombuilderz.com(16:09) Connecting with Cannabis.(20:56) Yoga talk.(25:21) Why am I the way I am?(28:10) What are my tendencies? (31:29) Something Ryan learned from plant medicines.(35:43) What is Brian's process when starting out with new people.(40:26) Join the Connect With Cannabis Program!(52:17) Where you can find Brian.(55:22) Brian's final piece of advice!This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

A lot of times, people think of the idea of “optimization” as an outcome, rather than a process & if there is one thing I've learned it's that what we do to optimize ourselves today may change tomorrow. The more that we are able to look at the idea of optimization as a journey, rather than a destination, the more we can actually enjoy that journey & trust in the notion that so long as we put our best foot forward each day, we will ultimately end up exactly where we're meant to be. The reason this is so powerful is that within our lives as individuals who are passionate about becoming the best versions of ourselves, things will inevitably take place that make us question everything in our lives & to the degree that we can surrender into this, we will be able to see these things as happening for us, rather than to us. Todays guests on the show are individuals who are not only extremely passionate & dedicated to optimizing their experience of life, but they are also individuals who know this cyclical process fore-mentioned well. Within their journey, they have been able to navigate a subject that many people become anxious just hearing about, which is the subject of divorce. Now this being said, not only did they fall in love, get married & then move through divorce, but they actually were able to trust in this process, learn from it & find an even deeper level of love for one another & themselves as a result. Together, they are the hosts of “the medicin” podcast, which is a show that dives into real life relationship development with a splash of not only spirituality but also PG-13 humor & in addition, they are passionate about helping those they serve achieve the highest quality life possible through the products they create, such as Immune Intel AHCC, which is a product created from the roots of Shiitake mushrooms & aids in the process of educating & regulating the immune system by increasing the number of immune cells in the body & improving their communication overall, along with products created from companies they work with, such as the full line of incredible products offered by Organifi, which allow anyone to access high quality ingredients with no risk of glyphosate or pesticides. This episode is sure to ignite the spark of love within you & allow you to use that love to tune into all the beautiful aspects in your process of life with a new set of eyes in realizing that no matter where you are currently in your life, you are exactly where you're meant to be at this time in your process of life.Show Notes: (2:53) Welcome Chase & Mimi!(7:16) Stop taking yourself so seriously!(10:21) Part 1 and 2 of their marriage.(15:55) Everything in life is a projection. (21:55) Check out Freedom Builderz! (24:39) Thinking about discussion.(30:52) Life is like Pokemon!(36:17) Getting frustrated, trying to know.(42:53) Join the Connect With Cannabis Program!(50:28) What helped shift Chase's relationship with health.  (56:43) Where you can find Chase & Mimi.(1:01:39) One FINAL question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

For anyone listening to this show, I imagine you are all passionate about being a go getter & a high achiever. This being said, living life with these types of passions can create the slippery slope of understanding how to balance your desires in a way that allows your life to still have time left in it for you to develop your relationship to yourself. Todays guest on the show is someone who has been able to successfully explore his many desires while, simultaneously, still being able to develop his sense of self & enjoy the journey of life along the way, which is one that is a journey of infinite process, rather than finite outcomes. He is the deputy CEO of Smarter not Harder inc., which is the parent company of Troscriptions & is passionate about working with organizations who seek to allow their employees to work smarter & be more productive in their work as a result. In addition, he is also the CEO of Health Optimization Practice Europe, which is a nonprofit, is the host of the “Decoding Superhuman” podcast & in his own health optimization practice, he specializes in working with entrepreneurs to leverage large swaths of data & health technology. He has worked with prestigious organizations such as Tedx HotelSchool The Hague, Superfast Business & The Third Wave, to name but a few & is a juggernaut in the spaces of entrepreneurial health, Health technology & optimizing focus, productivity & nootropics. For any of you entrepreneurs listening, this episode is sure to open your minds & hearts to what life can look like when you explore what increasing your ability to turn off can do for your ability to reach your full potential in your life as a whole.Show Notes:(3:01) Boomer's story of how he got to where he is today.(14:55) Learning from pain, vs. seeing it as a problem.(20:00) Check out freedom Builderz!(22:45) The concept of fear.(28:20) ICE & IRON.(33:53) Your relationship with your comfort zone.(41:16) Join the Connect with Cannabis Program!(45:56) What Boomer has found that creates happiness.(55:32) AWARENESS.(58:10) Where you can find Boomer.(58:54) One FINAL question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

A notion I have been actively tuning into as of late is the notion of the hero's journey that each of us have the opportunity to embark upon within our lives. This journey, although it's called the heroes journey, is a journey in which much of the time, speaking from my own experience, the individual walking this path will feel far from a hero, as challenges & dark nights of the soul present themselves, however, it is actually these challenges & dark nights & our ability to move through them & persevere that makes us the hero in this journey. In the modern day, many people are embarking upon this heroes journey in their own way, whether it be challenging the status quo, beginning their own unique business venture, or simply living life on their own terms. Todays guest on the show is someone who fits this description of the heroes journey to a T, as he is a change maker who is passionate about discussing the topics of health, plant medicines, ascension, the power of our beliefs, the importance of befriending ourselves & more on his podcast, the ascension of the chessmen & is doing so to help others on the path of waking up to their infinite potential be able to remain confident & devoted to that journey. This episode is sure to light up your curiosity & imagination muscles & leave you feeling inspired to laugh at the devil that is your doubts & give your own heroes journey a full send.Show Notes:(3:16) Intro & Andre's path. (13:25) Ryan shares his journey and how he got into cannabis.(22:05) Experiences with medicines, belief systems & how the podcasts came to be.(31:40) Check out freedom Builderz!(34:56) How Ryan began podcasting.(48:32) Learning your strengths and weaknesses & other life advice.(1:06:31) Outro & one last question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Welcome to episode 100 of the Highly Optimized podcast!In this episode, I get the opportunity to be in the interviewee seat & be interview by one of the individuals who is directly responsible for me discovering my passion for coaching & beginning Highly Optimized, the one & only Mark EnglandTogether, we dive into a ton of hilarious & fun stories & memories over the past 2 years & Mark also asks me some of my favorite questions I've ever been asked to dateThis episode is one of my all time favorites & is extra special for me as 100 episodes is a milestone that I took from being a pipe dream & made it my reality with the help of all of you who are dedicated listeners & people I consider my family!Come get silly with us & as always, enjoy the show! Show Notes: (1:47) Ryan's internal dialogue before beginning the show.(6:55) What has surprised Ryan the most?(13:36) Language creates reality! (17:40) Learn more about the Connect With Cannabis Program!(21:47) How did Ryan and Mark meet?(37:14) A special gift from Mark for the 100th episode… what could it be?(48:00) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook!(51:00) Best Eddie Madden story…(1:01:55) The toughest question of all…(1:11:06) Can cannabis change the world? (1:16:32) Why is Frankie Always, Frankie Always?(1:17:53) AK47's.(1:19:19) Best Enlifted lake house story.(1:23:05) Ryan's advice to newbies.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates stated to “let medicine be thy food & food be thy medicine.” In the modern day world, much of society has forgotten this notion. With chronic disease, obesity & stress being seen as almost “normal” these days, it is more apparent than ever that what the world needs now more than ever is to re-educate them on the importance of high quality food & the importance of soil health, as more of our soil is now considered dirt than ever, with chemical salt nutrients depleting the micro nutrients & overall life out of the top soils across the world at large. Coming onto the show to share his wisdom & insight with us today on these matters & more is someone who when I first met, I immediately clicked with. Him & I share very similar philosophies on the topics listed within this episode & more & will be exploring his journey into health & wellness, his tips for making simple changes to your diet that will allow you to see massive changes in your health, his journey into beginning his own coaching business, which helps nature driven men upgrade their mindset, gut & muscle with a combination of diet & exercise, all the ins & outs of his inner fit program, ways to become a part of his community & what ever other topics the divine wills into action throughout our conversation. Show Notes:(2:43) Intro & getting to know Christian.(11:29) Important standards of health.(19:00) Finding the right mindset, getting back to nature and how structure is key.(28:10) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle!(34:16) Personal exercise & fitness journeys.(50:00) Building testosterone & the spirit-mind connection. (56:36) Outro & One last question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

If there is one thing that life has taught me up until this point, it's that anything can happen. This notion of anything being able to happen at any moment, when we really sit into it, is one of the main reasons so many of us are experiencing challenges in our state of being, such as anxiety, paranoia & agitation, to name but a few. These all stem from an overactive sympathetic nervous system, which is classically referred to as the “fight or flight” system within our bodies. While we cannot control the outside world, we can learn to control our reactions towards it & one of the best practices I have found for this includes cold water exposure & the art of breathwork. In our current time in history, I feel it is more important than ever for people to be aware of these types of practices, especially considering they do not require money for us to explore & is the reason why I am SO fired up about todays guest on the show. He is a certified Wim Hof facilitator, hosting workshops across the country to empower each individual he works with with the ability to not only control his or her nervous system, but to literally become the eye of the storm in their lives, which allows for heightened presence, confidence & awareness of their own state of being. In addition, he is also a yoga teacher & a highly skilled CHEK practitioner, which allows him to have a unique skill to bestow upon his clients in their ever evolving journey into self mastery!Show Notes:(3:05) Yury's background and how he got to where he's at today.(7:58) Ryan's journey.(10:10) Self healing & the ability to gain willpower. (17:27) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle!(23:10) Yuri & Ryan talk about cold plunges.(31:10) Helping one find the yin with the cold.(45:15) Practicing mental jujitsu with negative thinking & the benefits of breath work.(50:17) Yuri's view on breath work.(1:02:25) Where to find Yuri.(1:04:09) FINAL Question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When we think about the concept of health as a whole, few subjects come to mind quicker than that of nutrition. The food we eat can either act as medicine which allows us to live out our full potential or poison that will force us into the throes of dis-ease as our body attempts to perform its processes without high quality food. The challenge in the modern day however, is that, along with there being a surplus of bad quality food & misinformation on what food is & how to optimize our diet as individuals, many of our guts are now compromised from the fore mentioned reasons, along with chemicals such as glyphosate, which wreak havoc upon our gut & overall health as human beings. You might ask yourself, at this point, what you could do to effectively keep your gut in tip top shape & ensure you are receiving every last drop out of nutrition out of your food & these subjects & more are exactly what I am so thrilled to speak about with todays guest. He is a 3 time Canadian National all natural body building champion who competed as a vegetarian, is the host of the “Awesome Health” podcast, which illuminates cutting edge health tools, technology, principles & nutritional science that can help someone transform their digestion, is an advisor to the American Anti Cancer institute & is the director of education & Vice President of BiOptimizers, which is a company dedicated to consistently bringing forth the worlds most innovative nutritional supplements with the intention of healing each of their clients from the inside out. This episode is sure to leave you feeling inspired through his journey, empowered through the knowledge & wisdom he drops & excited to take charge of your health with the amazing products he creates. Show Notes:(2:59) Intro to Wade's Journey.(12:15) Finding your personal pathway of success.(23:10) The power of food, digestive health & enzymes.(45:21) The link between nutrition & testosterone.(51:45) The most efficient ways to refine your faith in yourself.(57:10 ) Outro & One last question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When it comes to the subject of health, there are endless side quests one can go on to create harmony in their physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being. This being said, it begs the question for all of us on this collective journey of health to ask ourselves, where do we start? What I have found in my own health journey is that this is the hardest part, especially with the endless amount of info available today on the ever expanding topic of health. For me, this is why I work with holistic health coaches who can help me go from analysis paralysis with regards to health to a state of empowerment with knowing where to put my energy to allow my health to thrive. Todays guest on the show is a master in the realm of holistic health & is someone who I admire greatly, as I myself am passionate & enthralled with the subject of health as a whole. She is a holistic health coach, having been trained by prestigious organizations such as the CHEK institute, is the host of the Integrate Yourself podcast, which I was a recent guest on & recommend highly & is the author of the “Finally Thriving” book, which will be released on February 15th of this year & which we will be diving into in depth within this episode. This conversation is sure to illuminate a lot for each of you & help you each navigate your way through your own personal health journeys.Show Notes:(0:01) Intro & getting to know Allison.(14:22) Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle. (15:40) Integrating the different aspects of health.(23:14) Taking your Power back & cleaning out your spiritual closet.(32:55) Interacting with cannabis resulting in energy & imagination/ integration.(53:37) Importance of Improving your language & enlightenment.(1:07:57) Outro & One last question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When we think of the concept of life, what is immediately apparent is that no life is without its fair share of challenges. If there is one thing I've come to realize in my own experience of life, it's that we must fight to not only accomplish our dreams, but to also remember who & what we truly are. This fight is cyclical, in that throughout our lives, we will inevitably face new challenges within the many cycles of our lives & the way in which we resolve these conflicts will differ depending upon the situation at hand. Todays guest on the show is a master in taking on the fight of life & persevering not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally & spiritually as well. He is a seasoned fighter & trainer, having trained some of the biggest names within the MMA world & beyond, offers courses online that can allow anyone, anywhere in the world to begin understanding the frameworks from which he coaches & is someone who has his fair share of awe inspiring stories of rising to the occasion, which we will be exploring & getting into in more depth within this episode.Show Notes:(2:20) Eric talks about his biggest challenges.(19:36) The Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle.(24:00) Eric analyzes his past.(40:30) Eric talks about validation and taking risks.(49:10) Connect with Cannabis!(58:50) Eric's greatest wish.(1:12:00) Healing & Growth(1:27:45) Final Question.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Joining in with us today on the show is a woman who has not only been a huge influence in my self development & positive self image journey, but has also done the same for countless individuals looking to transform, connect to themselves & the world around them deeper & take their experience of life to the next level. She has a background in business, an absolutely incredible amount of knowledge regarding how to go about healing traumas, especially those rooting back to childhood, & is the owner & founder of Training Camp for the Soul, a company committed to helping growth seekers dissolve fear & limiting beliefs, unlock potential & maximize their performance.Show Notes:(2:44) Getting to know Anat & gaining awareness.(11:00) Anat talks about dealing with emotions and integration.(13:00) Join Our Facebook Community!(14:18)  Using the right tools to deal with Trauma (25:44) Why society views vulnerability so negatively  & the importance of mindset.(34:00) Connect with Cannabis! (46:23) What is love? (1:02:30) Where to reach Anat. (1:03:38) Final Question!This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When I began viewing life through the lens of us being the creator of my reality, no area became more important & pertinent to put that concept into play than the choice of language I spoke. The famous term “abrakadabra” literally translates to “with my word I create.” This shows that this is no new discovery & is actually much more of a re-membering that many are currently embarking upon as this information gains traction in the world at large. The power of the spoken word is so important that it is rumored in many ancient texts to be what began the Big Bang & led to what we now are able to experience as infinite spirit embodied in the human form. This being said, you might ask yourself where do we begin, how far can this rabbit hole go & what are the real world, tangible results of adopting such principles with regards to language in our lives? Sharing her time, wisdom & presence with us today on the show is a woman who has made it her life's work to remain curious regarding these questions & is a dear friend who in the short time I have known her, has completely revolutionized the way I look at language. She is a samurai of the word & her commodity is rooted in the trance-lation of the English language. Her business, word magic global, which focuses the art of wordplay to unravel mass hypnosis, has been on the leading edge of the language revolution since it's beginning, however, she has been honing her skills & putting the Alpha back in alphabet since early childhood, where she began to have questions regarding language that no one could seem to answer. This episode is sure to expand your mind, heart & soul to new heights & will leave you each with childlike wonder in the realization of just how powerful language is in our lives & how much we as a society have yet to inner-stand regarding its ability to create the lives we live.Show Notes:(7:49) Taking a journey with Laurel.(17:00) Join our Facebook Community!  (18:15) Power of the Word & Taking the “Governor” off of language  (29:22) Laurel's background, poems & favorite words & more  (1:01:34) Downloading information from the tree of Knowledge (1:10:23) Connect With Cannabis  (1:13:30) Selfless Selfishness & Upgrading Words ( 1:19:45) Outro This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

One of my favorite aspects of life is discovering people who remind me how similar we all are, despite are unique differences. For me, this is yet another example of the gift we can receive when we choose to see ourselves mirrored back in the people around us & tune into the freedom that occurs when we take ourselves less seriously, embody the medicine of laughter & allow our egos to take a back seat in place of learning from one another. Stopping by to share his time & wisdom with us today on the show is a gentleman that I was introduced to by a mutual friend of ours who relayed to me that we were doppelgängers of one another. The cosmic giggle in this was that when he shared with me who it was, I had already been seeing him pop up on social media & be spoken about in the circles I was frequenting. He is a mentor who guides health coaches in creating accountability & structure within their lives to experience the freedom residing within these states of awareness, is the COO of primal fusion, which fuses science & spirituality for advanced clinical health & performance & is a very experienced CHEK professional & faculty member, where he has taken his passion & love for holistic health & embarked upon a never ending quest of childlike curiosity of what can happen in our experience of life when we achieve balance & stability within our physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being, while at the same time, having the most fun possible in doing so.Show Notes:(2:48) Alek talks about his journey.(8:15) Gaining Awareness and Creating Change.  (17:22) Join our community!(18:40) Faith & Business (23:22) Externalization of Personal Power & Mediation  (39:35) Connect With Cannabis  (42:40) Blessings & Responsibilities from having children. (47:00)Achieving Balance & Analyzing Projections (1:07:33) Outro This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

For anyone who has been listening to this show long enough, you know my love & affinity for the Cannabis plant. This plant is one which I have a deep relationship with & one which has aided me in my never ending quest for physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being. This being said, one of the areas that is gaining a lot of popularity within the realm of Cannabis is that of Cannabis & exercise, specifically within the area of running. When we run, we stimulate the release of endocannabinoids, such as Anadamide, which allow us to feel the “high” commonly associated with exercise. When we interact with Cannabis & run, however, we not only stimulate these endocannabinoids, but we are also able to invoke a sense of “one-ness” with the nature around us, which ultimately brings forth the ability to be more present & calm, even in the face of intense physical challenges. Todays guest on the show is an expert in the realm of Cannabis & running & is someone I am extremely excited to dive in with on the subject of Cannabis as a whole. He is a professional journalist, having worked in the field for over 10 years for organizations such as Vice, The Guardian & Esquire, is the senior editor of the Suspect Press magazine & is the Author & Soul behind the book “Runners High”, which was released in 2021 & speaks to how a movement of Cannabis fueled Athletes is changing the science of sports.Show Notes:(2:35) Josiah talks about what got him into cannabis, journalism and exercise. (10:13) Josiah talks about using cannabis to help shift his perspective on different projects.(11:25) Connect with Cannabis.(18:15) Josiah talks about his experience with exercise & education.(25:12) Ryan gives his viewpoints on exercise and healthy living practices.(29:33) Can cannabis & competition coexist? (38:18) Ryan speaks about being intuitive when exercising. (48:09) Relationship with Cannabis: From dependent to power couple. (51:20) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle!(52:40) Taking breaks and why it's important.(1:04:18) Where you can reach Josiah and his upcoming projects.(1:04:49) Final Question!This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When we look at the idea of masculinity as a whole, it is easy to see that somewhere along the way, our path as men became challenged & confused. A path that was once focused upon concepts of being centered in ourselves, acting as pillars of strength for those we love & being compassionate warriors for the world at large became refocused into concepts of aggression towards one another & ego driven insecurities presenting themselves in a way that has led to masculinity being represented by words such as “toxic” & “unhealthy.” The most unfortunate aspect of these challenges is that, in reality, this is simply a misnomer of what true divine masculinity is. In the present day, however, there are many men who are doing their part in helping their fellow brothers re-establish what it means to be a man for themselves & those they love & one of the leading warriors of that charge is todays guest on the show. His business, “Building Men”, which he co-created with his dear brother, was a result of seeing first hand while working as a middle school assistant principal the degree to which the boys in his school were facing struggles. The result of these challenges included disciplinary incidents, suspensions & failing grades, to name but a few. He knew he had to do something to be a part of the change that was so desperately needed in the lives of men of all ages & began the quest of taking action to do just that. The action he has taken has allowed him to work with individuals, schools & organizations all over the country & provide support in the realms of professional development, motivational speaking & life coaching for men to take their power back & become the heroes of their own lives. In addition to this, he & his business partner, Anthony, also speak to these challenges with leading experts on their podcast, the building men podcast, which I highly recommend & which can be found on Spotify, Apple podcasts & many other platforms as well.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

For anyone who knows me personally, you'll know that one of my core values is liberty, or, said differently, the ability to be free in all the aspects of my life. To me, freedom is, quite literally, the bridge which allows us to cross into living life on our own terms or have our terms created for us by someone else & their goals & aspirations in life. I don't see one as necessarily “good” & the other “bad”, however, I know which of those scenarios I consciously choose for myself each day. Freedom is often times the road less traveled & the one which, having lived my life on each of these paths at different times, you are sure to meet more challenges & dark nights of the soul. This being said, I have also found this to be the path that, for me, has allowed me to truly discover who I am, why I am here & feel the ecstasy resulting from the ability to surrender into the flow of life & allow gratitude  & love to be the captains of my being. Sharing his time, story & wisdom on the subject of freedom with us today is a man who when I first met, I immediately clicked. I could tell right from the first words we exchanged that he was someone who was giving life his all & was relentless upon reaching his goals & being open enough to share his challenges along the way in order to allow others to realize that freedom is not given, it is taken & we have the opportunity to take it each time we choose to bring our shadow into the light, speak about our challenges & laugh at the devil that is tempting us to give up. He is the creator of the Freedom Builderz platform, which, speaking from personal experience, is a platform which takes the dreams & visions of coaches, facilitators & healers alike & turns them into reality. Him & his team specialize in every single facet of creating online programs, including program buildout, social media template design, funnel creation, marketing strategies, lead generation & much, much more. In addition to this, it is worth mentioning that unlike the other businesses on the market that offer these types of services, he is also a coach & has been specializing in the art of coaching for the past decade, which allows him to be able to talk the talk AND walk the walk in understanding your vision & understanding your position as a coach, facilitator or healer. For any of you who are listening & are looking to take your important work & turn it into a business that gives you the freedom to live life on your own terms, this episode is sure to empower you with the information necessary to do just that.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Within the realm of business, more & more individuals are breaking out of the typical paradigms given to us by society & are combining their mission & soul purpose into the aspect of business in order to create alignment in the areas of physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, material & financial well being. Speaking for myself, I feel this is the change we have desperately needed in a society that in the present day is otherwise known for more diagnoses of anxiety, depression & health challenges than ever before. In my opinion, many of these diagnoses are manifesting as a result of individuals falling into the programming surrounding doing what “makes sense” financially & what is a “safe bet” when it comes to making, rather than creating, a living. Today's guest is a pioneer in the frontier of integrating mission & soul purpose into the realm of business & is someone I am super stoked to dive into these subjects & more on. He is a plant medicine guide, a breathwork & meditation teacher, an energy work facilitator & is practicing true devotion with regards to ensuring those he works with leave his teachings inner-standing themselves, their true nature & their unique purpose in this world at the highest level possible. In addition, he is also an eternal student of the studies surrounding spirituality, which I am sure that all of you who listen to my podcasts regularly know I am an absolute fanatic for. This episode is sure to leave you feeling empowered, excited for life & in the state of being of a child, ever curious about what mysteries have yet to be discovered within the realm of life as a whole.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

If there is one thing I have noticed within the world at large & more specifically, the realm of plant medicines, it is that we have many elders, but have lost much of the wise elders of the world. In ancient societies & even today in small circles, these wise elders would help the rest of their tribe understand the process of life & in the realm of plant medicines, act as guides that would protect those that were looking to traverse these worlds & allow them to understand the ceremonial aspects that go along with them. The beauty of this is that, as the famous quote states, “how you do anything is how you do everything.” What these wise elders would allow the younger generations to understand & embody is that every single aspect of our lives can be ceremonial in nature & when life is engaged in in this way, life becomes a psychedelic experience in & of itself. Today's guest on the show is someone who has been doing his part as a wise elder to re-educate the countless coaches & individuals he works with in how to make every aspect of their lives a ceremony & has been a juggernaut in the world of making this process one which is enjoyable & joyous in nature. Not only this, but he is also an extremely skilled shaman & has been a proponent of the responsible, conscious use of plant medicines since far before the explosion of popularity in recent times regarding these medicines. In addition, he is the founder & legendary voice & soul behind the CHEK institute, which has been empowering coaches in the teachings of holistic health & how to understand HOW to learn, rather than the typical approach in modern day educational establishments, which is primarily based on WHAT to learn, for the last 26 years, is the host of the Living 4d podcast, where he showcases in depth, powerful conversations with leading experts in the realms of health, fitness, spirituality, plant medicines & more with the intention of bringing the uncensored truth of the world at large to the people & is someone that I as well as countless others have looked up to as a massive inspiration in our never ending quest of curiosity, child like wonder of the world around us & how to remember our divine nature as god embodied in the human form.Show Notes:(3:40) Ryan Asks Paul about how he first got interested in the idea of plant medicines. (7:20) Paul talks about being introduced to DMT(14:00) Paul talks about growing up(23:09) Paul asks about the setting and the dosage.(24:07) Paul talks about his experiences with LSD(26:57) Paul talks about carrying an “entity” with him(37:07) Paul talks about what can go wrong in a ceremony(39:37) Ryan talks about setting intentions (40:57) Paul gives his answer as to what REALLY is going on here.(50:27) Paul talks about WHY we're here(53:02) Paul talks about the evolving soul.(56:37) Paul talks about entering different realms (60:07) Paul talks about Love(66:52) Paul talks about Kung FU(68:07) Paul talks about compassion(78:11) Ryan asks Paul what he thinks humanity needs in order to evolve.(89:56) Paul talks about how he sees the world(96:26) Paul talks about religious systems(98:09) Paul speaks about the point of plant medicines(104:56) Pauls advice for someone seeking to try psychedelics for the first time. ChekInstitute.com living4dwithPaulChek.  Chekiva.comPrivate workshops penny@paulchek.comThis episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

There is a big reason that breathwork is becoming such a hot topic right now as the collective of human beings begin remembering their true power. As many ancient traditions have spoken about since the dawn of time, breath is life. It is our connection to the infinite source of spirit within each of us & allows anyone, regardless of age, gender, location or status to tap into this life force energy & allow it to positively affect their lives in numerous ways. That being said, there are endless videos, tutorials & resources available these days that in many cases, do more harm than good with regards to technique & application of what breathwork is right for a certain time or situation. Today's guest on the show is an expert in the realm of breathwork & is teaching the art of breath in a very different & unique way than you may have heard of or practiced previously. His newest creation, Inflaux, is a breathwork certification that seeks to empower those looking to teach breathwork with the tools & resources to do so in a way that ensures each client they work with can walk away with a clear understanding of how to maximize the results of breathwork in their lives to allow them freedom & autonomy in their minds, bodies & spirits!This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

More & more often as of late, I am having the pleasure of meeting individuals who are clearly on their path to inner-standing themselves & are open to the idea that they don't know anything, but rather are eternal students in the art of curiosity. When we see children, the reason they are able to feel their emotions & move through the energies of life in a way that us adults often have trouble with us, in a big part, due to the fact that they are yet to be confined to what they “know” & are instead simply enjoying the experience of life in all its facets. Today's guest on the show is a man who is on an ever expanding quest to break free of the barriers of mental conditioning & is embarking on the journey of doing the same in the clients lives he works with. Not only this, but he is a recent graduate of the “Connect With Cannabis” program that I have co created with my business partner Alex. He is someone who is open minded, has a zest for life & has a deep passion for helping others in their experience of being alive. Throughout this episode, we will be showcasing his journey, his evolution, his tips on living a balanced & healthy lifestyle & the advice he has for people that are beginning to open up to curiosity & let go of what they “know” in place of picking up presence, deeper connection to the world around them & a returning to the unity between the mind, body & spirit as one omniscient unit.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Along my journey throughout this life, I am continually amazed at the people I meet & the opportunity within each of them to see myself mirrored back to me. Those of us that learn to lead with our hearts then have the ability to act as battery chargers for the world around us & the best part of this is that EVERYONE has this ability within, yet only certain people choose to dive in to the often times challenging process within of reaching this state of coherence between the mind, heart & spirit. Today's guest on the show is someone that as soon as I met, allowed my heart to expand & we immediately sent each other a multitude of voice notes as if we had known each other in a previous lifetime & were simply picking up where we left off. He is a juggernaut in the health & science spaces, holding a bachelors in health & science, is an amazing coach who helps his clients get out of their heads & into the lives of their dreams, is the host of the Break Plateaus podcast, which I recently had the opportunity to co create magic with him on, is a master of the art of marketing & is an avid lover of nature & the earths elements, specifically within the realm of the freedom he attains when surfing & being one with the element of water.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Throughout the often times tumultuous journey of life, we are faced with challenges that allow us, if chosen to be felt, moved through & learned from, to rise to the occasion of our fullest potential as human beings. Even though these times can force us to find the calm within the metaphorical storm of our lives & can be challenging in endless different ways, these ARE the times that give us the highest highs & allow us to truly feel ALIVE while in this experience we call life. How we each move through our challenges gives us each the opportunity to act as the artist of our life, molding our own rituals, routines & methods to navigate these waters & reach land having danced & successfully navigated the storm by our resilient faith in ourselves, our destinies & the process of life as a whole. Today's guest on the show is a man who not only is an artist in the forms of movement, coaching, men's work & being able to navigate the waters of challenge, such as addiction, with grace & ease, but he is also someone who is deeply passionate & purpose driven regarding raising the collective consciousness of humanity & doing his part in being a guiding light for those individuals who, similar to ships in a storm, are looking for land & are in need of a guide to help lead them to shore to regroup & ensure they are ready for any other challenges the ocean of life gifts them in their journey of self discovery & self actualization.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When I think about one of the absolute best ways to move energy, engage in the practice of health & shift your physiological state into one that is flooded with neurotransmitters such as dopamine & seratonin, no methodology comes to mind & heart quicker than that of movement. Movement allows our emotions to act as what they truly are, energy in motion. Through our movements, we can create a masterpiece of self love that transcends any of the lower vibrational states we may be feeling before we begin & in this regard, it truly is a human super power. Today's guest on the show is an expert in not just movement, but being able to create art out of his movement with his perfect balance of structure & going with the flow. He is a master instructor of Movnat, which is a practice based on moving in the primal, natural ways that humans have interacted with since the dawn of time in order to create harmony in all planes of movement within the physical body, is an all star content creator, having created products such as his Movement Life app, which has helped over 5000 high performers build an athletic physique, reduce chronic pain & move better for increased performance & quality of life all in the comfort of their own homes & on their own schedules & is an individual who's passion for human body optimization is infectious & inspiring to all of those that are fortunate enough to work with him & call him their friend & family.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

When it comes to the word “success”, nothing matters more than our mindset. Mindset is the reason that certain wealthy people feel poor, certain poor people feel rich, certain successful people feel like failures & certain people who are down on their luck believe it's all going to turn around tomorrow. The reason this matters so much is because the mind is similar to a computer & just like a computer, many times our minds can become constricted by “malware”, or patterns/programs that run amuck & lead us to otherwise depressed/deflated states of being. Today's guest is an expert & coach in the realms of mindset, business consulting, real estate, is the host of the construct your life podcast, where he speaks to all of the above mentioned topics & how the listeners can up-level their revenue to expand their life & is the co host behind the Brain Dump Podcast, where he & Anthony Vicino speak to the Psychology of Success, have thoughtful conversations & eat, breathe & sleep entrepreneurship.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.