Hyper Conscious Podcast

In this honest and entertaining episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack when ego is necessary. Through real stories from the gym and life, they explore how to protect your peace, set clear boundaries, and respond with strength, not aggression. It's a raw, relatable look at masculinity, conflict, and why self-respect sometimes requires a little edge. If you've ever felt walked over, disrespected, or unsure when to push back, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to stand tall without swinging too hard.Learn more about:

Winning in work and life, together. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan get real about the constant tug-of-war between personal and professional life. They unpack the hidden costs of ambition, how neglect creeps in, and why true success means mastering both sides of the equation. From financial wisdom to relationship lessons, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to “have it all.” Tune in and start building a life that works on every level.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level University Monthly Meetup #42: “Building Winning Habits: How Habits Work and How to Sustain Great Ones” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K_0bBGWuTfKcnTh5B0pvBg#/registration Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Keep it real in a world going virtual. In this eye-opening episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the bizarre and fast-moving world of AI-generated relationships, VR experiences, and TikTok filters that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. From fake boyfriends to ChatGPT marriages, they explore how digital escapism is reshaping our brains, behaviors, and emotional well-being and why it's more dangerous than we think. If you've ever felt the pull of the digital world, this is your reminder to come back to what's real.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why discipline slips through our fingers and why the problem isn't willpower, but overwhelm. Through brain science and simple daily shifts, they reveal how to rise above the noise, reclaim your focus, and follow through on what matters most. If your heart is tired of starting over, let this be your turning point.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What if the thing you're best at is also the thing you're afraid to own? In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack how to recognize your true gifts and why those gifts might come with guilt, shame, or judgment. You'll hear hilarious stories, real talk about insecurity and excellence, and the three powerful signs that reveal your zone of genius. If you've ever wondered where your edge is, this episode will help you find it and embrace it. Listen now and discover what you're here to do.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEtFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Master your gift, build your lift. In today's episode, In todays' episode, Kevin and Alan reflect on missed turns, quiet insecurities, and the power of finding the path that's meant for you. From early coaching missteps to the steady rise of mastery in podcasting, they share how clarity is often earned through reps, not revelation. If you've ever felt torn between passion and purpose, this one's for you. Listen in and discover what you were made to do.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEtFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down the three relationship fundamentals that have the power to change everything: emotional regulation, ownership, and vulnerable communication. Through personal stories and real talk, they reveal what most people get wrong in love and what leads to a lasting connection. If you want to grow stronger with your partner (or attract the right one), this episode is packed with wisdom to help you get there.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner is a productivity journal designed to help break down dreams into goals, milestones, and daily habits. Grab your copy

Do your beginnings write your future, or is that just what we've come to believe? In today's thoughtful episode, Kevin and Alan reflect on the quiet power of circumstance. How it shapes us, slows us, or sometimes sets us ahead. They share stories of grit, grace, and those who rise despite the odds, reminding us that not all paths begin at the same line, and that's okay. With warmth and honesty, they explore what we're given, what we earn, and what we make of both. You'll leave with a fresh perspective, not weighed down, but lifted, ready to meet your life where it is, and grow from there.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level HOPE Foundation - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-hope-foundation/Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Honest feedback, real growth, no shortcuts. In this episode, Kevin and Alan reveal why feedback, humility, and accurate thinking are key to real success. With honest coaching stories and powerful insights, they explore what truly sets high performers apart and why some people stay stuck. Whether you're on your growth journey or just starting, this episode breaks down how to spot if you're ready to level up or just chasing comfort.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's raw and powerful episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros get honest about hate comments, online critics, and the deeper wounds behind bullying. From YouTube trolls to childhood memories, they unpack why people lash out and how to protect your peace without losing your power. If you're chasing big goals and facing unexpected resistance, this episode is your reminder: it's not about you, and your self-worth is worth defending. Listen in and learn how to stay grounded, grow stronger, and rise above.Learn more about:Next Level HOPE Foundation - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-hope-foundation/Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? In this quick-hit milestone episode, Kevin and Alan break down the underrated skill of letting the right things fall away. Learn how to spot what truly matters, what can wait, and what's just noise. They share real examples from their business and personal routines to help you think more clearly, act with intention, and protect your time. If you're ready to stop doing everything and start doing what counts, this one's for you.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Is chasing money always wrong or just misunderstood? In today's heartfelt episode, Kevin and Alan explore what happens when purpose meets profit. Through stories, lessons, and a powerful “four buckets” framework, they reveal how your relationship with money can shape your path. If you've ever felt torn between passion and paycheck, this one will speak to your soul.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore how much your emotional state affects your decisions, actions, and long-term success. From gym sessions that feel pointless to business setbacks that sting, they share personal stories and practical insights on “state management” and building unshakable grit. You'll learn why it's okay to feel your feelings but dangerous to let them steer the ship. If you want more momentum, consistency, and clarity, this one's a must-listen.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Identity silently shapes success. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan explore how identity shapes your habits, decisions, and success. From being labeled “the nerd” or “the athlete” to becoming business owners, they break down the hidden beliefs that either limit or empower us. You'll hear stories about mindset shifts, daily habits, and why staying humble matters just as much as staying hungry. Whether you're stuck or leveling up, this episode will help you rethink who you really are and who you want to become.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEtNext Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What if chasing your dream meant letting go of the fantasy? In this real and refreshingly honest episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the myth of the “magic pill” in personal development, business, and life. They share the raw truth behind success: it's not easy, it's not always fun, and it definitely isn't instant. From feeding chickens to putting out daily fires, they explore why responsibility is the price of real growth and why that's not a bad thing. If you've ever felt misled by the promise of overnight success, this one's for you.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore the surprising power of community and how being around driven, like-minded people can elevate your standards, mindset, and motivation more than anything else. From accountability groups to masterminds, they share personal stories and practical tips to help you rethink your inner circle. If you're ready to grow, it might be time to grow together.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcFree 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Mastery doesn't shout, it whispers in the quiet, where repetition meets intention and growth begins to bloom. In this episode, Kevin and Alan reveal the four steady rhythms that lifted them from the shadows into global reach. This isn't a story of overnight success, but of daily devotion. You'll hear how they move past routine, shape feedback into momentum, and build unshakable confidence through practice. If you've been chasing progress without direction, this is your call to slow down, root deep, and rise strong, with purpose, with presence, and with power.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner is a productivity journal designed to help break down dreams into goals, milestones, and daily habits. Grab your copy

Can you really build your dream life from a beach chair? In this refreshingly honest episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the fantasy of the “laptop lifestyle” and share why true productivity happens in unglamorous places like a dark office with good Wi-Fi. They unpack the hidden cost of distractions, the responsibility behind entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to reach your goals. If you're serious about success, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros ask the tough questions about what it truly means to commit. From early podcast memories and panic attacks in hotel rooms to turning down high-paying jobs and living with less to pursue more, they reveal what going all in really looks like. Whether you're building a business, improving your health, or chasing a personal goal, this episode is a wake-up call to match your behaviors with your biggest ambitions. No fluff, just real stories, real lessons, and real talk.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Big goals don't happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy

Balancing growth and burnout is a challenge we all face. In this episode, Kevin and Alan share how they stay high-performing without hitting a wall through smart habits, honest reflection, and systems that actually work. Tune in to reset how you think about work, rest, and success.

Are you growing faster than your old passions can keep up? In today's refreshingly honest episode, Kevin opens up about questioning his love for MMA and what it revealed about his evolving identity. He and Alan explore what it means to shift from consumer to investor thinking, why discipline matters more after you succeed, and how true wealth often hides behind simplicity. From walking away from overpriced habits to mastering car negotiations, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone serious about long-term growth.

In this powerful episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack the illusion of progress, revealing how “productive procrastination” can keep you stuck. They share personal stories, practical tools, and honest insights on how to stop chasing motion and start building real momentum. Learn how to tell the difference between meaningful work and comfort tasks, and how to align your habits with what truly matters.

Chasing quick wins can make life feel like a game to finish. In today's eye-opening episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the difference between chasing short-term wins and building a life that lasts. They share real stories, tough lessons, and the one shift that helped them stop playing not to lose and start playing to grow. You'll discover why self-belief is the foundation of long-term success and how to stop treating every moment like it's the Super Bowl. If you're ready to move from survival mode to sustainable growth, this conversation is for you.

Are your goals truly aligned with who you are? In this episode, Kevin and Alan explore why chasing goal after goal can still leave you feeling stuck. They share how building a strong personal philosophy and aligning with your true identity is the real key to growth. Through relatable stories, mindset shifts, and powerful coaching insights, you'll learn how to stop relying on willpower and start living in alignment. This one's for anyone ready to stop grinding and start growing.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros get honest about the myth of doing it all alone. From sleep scores to burrito confessions, they show how humility and accountability aren't just helpful, they're essential. You'll hear personal stories, team lessons, and a powerful breakdown of why public accountability fuels consistency and results. If you're trying to level up in life, love, health, or business, this episode will give you the mindset shift you didn't know you needed.Learn more about:Next Level Group Coaching (Level up your life and your podcast) Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5 PM EST - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Goals are just problems in disguise. In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the real power behind problem-solving and why it might be the most important skill you can build. From saying “yes” before you're ready to reframing how you see challenges, this quick-hitting conversation is packed with insights on confidence, action, and growth. Whether you're stuck, scaling, or starting something new, this episode will shift your mindset in just 15 minutes.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Big goals don't happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy

How do you keep going when failure feels humiliating? In today's raw and hilarious episode, Kevin and Alan recount their 10 most embarrassing moments on their journey to building Next Level University. From flopping on stage to failing in front of high-profile clients, they share what each moment taught them and why embarrassment is often the price of real growth. If you're chasing a dream and terrified of messing up, this episode will remind you that failure is part of the process.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In this honest and energizing episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the comforting idea that you're “exactly where you're meant to be.” They explore how this mindset can quietly sabotage progress, and why taking full ownership is the key to real, lasting change. With personal stories, powerful analogies, and a verse from Eminem that hits hard, this episode is a wake-up call to stop hoping and start building.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What you want lives past what you avoid. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan get real about what happens when your ambition outruns your energy. They talk burnout, broken streaks, and why sustainable progress beats short-term intensity. Whether you're building a business, a habit, or a healthier life, this conversation will help you recognize when it's time to slow down before you burn out completely. It's not about doing more. It's about staying in the game.Learn more about:Big goals don't happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy

What if the reason you're stuck… is you? In this episode, Kevin and Alan explore the hard but liberating truth: real growth begins with radical responsibility. Through stories of broken relationships and business lessons learned the hard way, they reveal how facing the mirror, not pointing fingers, was the key to their next level. If you're ready to trade blame for breakthrough, this conversation is for you.Learn more about:Big goals don't happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros open up about feeling overwhelmed, the pressure of high standards, and how success often forces you to re-evaluate what's truly essential. From personal stories to practical insights, they unpack how to refocus, let go of non-essentials, and build a life around what really counts—health, wealth, and love.Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Commitment is choosing to go all in. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan get radically honest about what real commitment looks like. From stories of hotel room sacrifices to tracking every second of a client's exam even while feeling sick, they share how commitment shaped their results and why most people fall short. If you've ever wondered why others seem to get ahead faster, this conversation might hold the answer.Link mentioned:Big goals don't happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy

What if the real reward isn't the goal, but who you become chasing it? In this episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros get real about the invisible growth that comes from showing up consistently. From embarrassing early episodes to coaching breakthroughs and hard-won lessons, they unpack how podcasting and personal development shape not just skills, but identity. If you've ever doubted whether your effort is paying off, this episode is the reminder you need.Links mentioned:Podcast Growth University: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/podcast-growth-university Relationship Talks #48 on Thursday, June 19, at 4 PM Eastern Time: “How To Determine Your Relationship's Commitment Level” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gjK7xvmrR_OXIeq2toMH5Q _____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's honest and practical episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros get real about how tools like ChatGPT aren't just for saving time, they're for leveling up your thinking. From negotiating thousands off a car deal to gaining confidence in high-stakes decisions, they share practical examples of how AI can sharpen your mindset, increase certainty, and create real-life wins. Whether you're skeptical or curious, this episode will challenge how you think about growth in the age of AI.Link mentioned:Big goals don't happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy

We all fall for the liking bias, even if we don't see it. In this episode, Kevin and Alan get real about the hidden cost of letting personal bias block personal growth. They explore why it's so hard to learn from people we dislike and whether that resistance is protecting us or limiting us. With honest stories and powerful insights, they unpack how to balance values, respect, and ego in the pursuit of growth.____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What if your “too much” is exactly what the world needs? In today's powerful episode, Kevin and Alan explore the quiet strength of obsession, not the kind that drains you, but the kind that drives you. From discipline in money and fitness to becoming better men and leaders, they show how focused passion can be a force for good.Episode Reference:Grab the Branding Worksheet here -  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ6w299r1Awo6O7NgZVZ5RZsjy1jQcju/view Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack how old fears, emotional wounds, and outdated coping strategies quietly shape our present-day choices. From being “too much” to feeling “not enough,” they share raw personal stories about shame, insecurity, and what it really takes to grow beyond your comfort zone.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Dreams don't follow straight lines. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the five moments when people are most likely to give up. Through personal stories and practical insight, they'll help you understand these quitting points and how to push past them. If you've ever felt like walking away from something important, this episode will remind you that the path forward isn't about perfection, it's about persistence.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What pulls you forward, your deepest goals or the company you keep? In this honest and playful exchange, Kevin and Alan peel back the layers of motivation, asking what truly guides our steps. Through stories of childhood wounds, quiet insecurities, and the brave pursuit of purpose, they explore how peers can lift us or lead us astray. This isn't just about chasing dreams. It's about choosing the path that's yours. You'll laugh. You'll reflect. And you might just see your journey with new eyes.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEtNext Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros journey through the landscapes of the mind, where beliefs become boundaries and perspective builds possibility. Through stories of travel and lessons from coaching, they reveal how your inner map shapes every step you take.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEtNext Level Monthly Meet-up #42 - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/drNdstrXSt6d7q7NnHITgA_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

The pressure to cut corners whispers louder than the truth. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan explore the quiet cost of chasing success at the expense of self. Through stories of temptation, tough decisions, and paths not taken, they reveal the strength it takes to walk away from what glitters but doesn't align. This conversation is a gentle reckoning for anyone torn between who they are and who they're told to be.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What if the key to success isn't fixing your flaws, but owning your wiring? In this honest and energizing episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the real differences in how they're built and why leaning into your strengths while managing your blind spots is the smarter path forward. You'll learn how self-awareness can unlock both fulfillment and progress without burning out or trying to be someone you're not.Learn more about:Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEtNext Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's fun and thought-provoking episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down the three core elements they believe are essential for lasting success. They challenge each other's views, share personal stories, and explore the deeper meaning behind effort, direction, focus, and more. Whether you're building a podcast, a business, or a better version of yourself, this episode offers simple yet powerful insight to guide your next step._____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Chase meaning, not excitement. One builds, the other burns out. In this episode, Kevin and Alan reflect on the quiet rhythm of real growth, found not in fireworks but in the steady beat of repetition. They share the power of tracking, the discipline of showing up, and the hidden danger of chasing every shiny thing. With wisdom from over 2,000 episodes, they reveal why progress often feels ordinary and why that's exactly the point.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Relationship Talks #47 on Thursday, May 15th 20th, 2025, at 05:00 pm Eastern Time: “What is Your Partner's Fight Language" -  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3w4JwyS0QaSMZ_MiD1GI5A#/registration_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Are you chasing your goals or just trying not to let anyone down? In today's powerful episode, Kevin and Alan open up about the emotional weight of disappointing others and yourself, on the path to personal growth. From missed opportunities to unspoken family expectations, they share real stories and lessons learned about holding the line, setting standards, and staying true to your goals.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In this soul-stirring episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros return for a heartfelt conversation. They reflect on the quiet sorrow of loving someone's potential, the wisdom found in disappointment, and the freedom that comes with letting go. If you've ever carried hope heavier than the person you held it for, this message is yours.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

You can't grow for them, they have to want it. In today's powerful episode, Kevin and Alan explore the quiet ache of believing in someone's potential before they do. This conversation is a tender reminder that love, leadership, and growth can't be forced. Let this message bring peace to your process.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

Feeling stuck trying to master everything? In this honest and entertaining episode, Kevin and Alan unpack why choosing your “one thing” could be the most powerful move you ever make, and why it's not the only thing that matters. Success is great, but fulfillment takes more.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt_____________________Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

In today's episode of Next Level University, host Kevin Palmieri turns the mic toward co-host Alan Lazaros to uncover what truly fuels him. From the quiet strength of frustration to a fire that never fades, Alan shares the experience of living with a purpose that refuses to rest. This is a conversation about ambition, alignment, emotional honesty, and growing without losing yourself. If you've ever wondered why some souls seem driven beyond reason, this episode will help you understand why.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

When success feels foreign, forge your own way. In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the quiet danger of setting goals that don't fit your current belief in yourself. They explore the mismatch between popular goal-setting advice and what actually works when you're still building confidence. You'll hear stories about overcoming fear, adjusting expectations, and why your “challenge-skill sweet spot” matters more than aiming for the stars.Learn more about:Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04  Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.

What's the quiet skill that turns dreamers into doers? In this stirring part two, Kevin and Alan reflect on the simple but often overlooked shift that made all the difference in their journey. They speak honestly about the hard days that still come, even when you're chasing something you love, and how progress is often built in the unnoticed, everyday moments. If you've ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unsure where to begin, this episode will remind you that real growth often starts with what no one sees but you.Learn more about:Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/_____________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, please check out our website at the link below.