The ChipChat Podcast

Howdy, you beautiful soul!Today I'm sharing something that's very personal to me.It's a conversation I had--in my journal--with my 80-year-old self.I had this conversation with myself this past weekend, and I wanted to share it with you, too. It's what my older, much wiser, self-actualized version of me would say to me right now,AND I would suggest that you try this as well.I also detail my "Mighty 5" Appreciation technique, which has been so powerful for me. It's how I like to start and finish my day, and I can't wait for you to try it. It's the way I set up my day the right way and how I "bookend" my day to end the day the right way, too.I even share two of my Mighty Five lists with you.Deep gratitude and appreciation is how we love everything in life more, and I will detail that for you now.Hey--if you're reading this, can you hit me up at c@chipfranks.com and let me know...1) If this was useful for you, and/or2) What else you'd like me to talk about in these podcasts.I'd love to hear from you.THANK YOU!As we talk about a LOT in this, WE are loved and WE are deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Hey there you beautiful soul!You have asked for her--and The ChipChat Podcast (say the word!) has delivered!We have the magnificent Julie Reisler on the show and talking with me in a VERY DEEP conversation about leading a better life.Julie is a wife, a mom, and a hugely successful coach, podcast host, and author. She's written two books, including "Getting a Ph.D. in You," and the business edition of that book. She's been featured on about a bajillion media outlets to include ABC, FOX, The New York Times, Forbes, and she also gave a few TedX talks. She's also amassed a following of tens of thousands on the Insight Timer app, one of my favorites for meditation.Her You-est You Podcast is listened to by many thousands, and as I learned she's even on the faculty of the prestigious Georgetown University!In this conversation about leading a better life, we jump off of the deep end very quickly and talk about Intuition and how to use it. We talk about the Law of Resonance, and the practical as well as the "Woo Woo."It was an amazing talk, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my SoulSis, Julie Reisler.You can also find her at JulieReisler.com!Please remember that you are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!Thank you for pressing "play." I don't take that for granted and try to deliver something great for you each and every week.And this week, oh boy--I have something special for you.It's the...IntelligentIntenseand Impactful Jon Berghoff. Or maybe I should say, "Professor Berghoff," as I just found out he's a professor and I'm good friends with the man!He is the founder and leader of XChange, which is a company that facilitates events that get the BEST out of everyone in attendance. His company has worked with a who's who in the fortune 500 world to include Facebook, BMW, CostCo, NASA, TedX, HeartMath, and many more. Jon knows what he's doing, and he makes it seem effortless. He's also a professor and an extreme athlete along with being a husband and father of three.Rather than having a static, passive learning experience from a "Sage on the Stage," XChange has a "Guide on the Side." That means that they ask amazing questions, engage everyone in attendance and get the very best collective wisdom out of everyone.You'll see a lot more of that means in our conversation.In this, we geek out over learning, my new school, Jon's Hero's Journey, and then the actual methods he uses to unlock genius, which are, btw...genius.You're going to love this.I'd also recommend that you get Jon's methods for doing this, and you can sign up for a free workshop where he shows you what he does. You can get that by visiting www.XChangeApproach.com. As someone who's been through the training, I can tell you that it's just amazing.Enough of this! Press play and bathe yourself in Jon's brilliance.And remember that you are LOVED and DESERVING.Chip ❤️

Howdy, you beautiful soul!Ooh, check out the picture associated with this podcast. That is an actual gravestone of another man--born two years after me, and dying back in 2001...and the name on the tombstone? Chip Franks. Hardly a common name.  The story of this and how I found it and what it set into motion is in this podcast, along with many other concepts and ideas about Memento Mori and the five regrets of the dying.In this episode, we delve deep into the whole concept of "Memento Mori," which means "remember to die." When we think and meditate on our own mortality, and we realize that our bodies will stop taking breath, our hearts will cease to beat, and our skin will grow cold...Then we can USE that to inform our lives now.From Seneca to Stephen Covey, we delve into many of these ideas--And I share several ACTIONS and activities that can turn these thoughts and concepts into ways that we can actually improve our lives.After the Memento Mori deep dive (or medium dive, as I COULD have talked a lot longer), we go into the Five Regrets of the Dying. I was about to list them here, but then that might ruin the surprise when you press play on this.One of the exercises I mention in this Magnum Opus about Memento Mori is writing our own Obituary. Yes, that's strange, but you'll "get it" when you listen to this.The example that got me thinking about this was when my friend Giovanni Marsico did it and he posted it on Facebook. I said I would link that to the show notes...so here it is for you by clicking right here!Hey, I love that you're reading this, and listening to my podcast. Thank you, sincerely.The thing I'd like to leave you with as I sign off on this is that YOU ARE WORTH thinking about all of this. YOU ARE DESERVING of doing something to make your life even more extraordinary by doing these exercises--or others of your design.Please let this be a start to continuing or starting of designing and leading a life true to yourself...so that you shall never find yourself, "leading a life of quiet desperation."You are loved, and you are deserving.Love,Chip ❤️

Hello, you beautiful Soul!So, after an...eventful week (more on that in the podcast intro!) we are back with another spectacular edition of The ChipChat Podcast and a humbly GREAT conversation with the Fabulous Phoebe Mroczek!You're going to love this one.Phoebe is a coach. She's been in the trenches, and she's lived an amazing life already--and it's just getting better.She's traveled to over 70 countries, ridden a motorcycle through Europe, lived in China, camped in the Serengeti, and probably much more important than that--She's done what was in her heart to do.She was scared, worried, quitting the lucrative corporate world to strike off on her own, and what an amazing journey it has been for her!She is an entrepreneur, a coach--check her out at PhoebeMroczek.com--an adventurer, and really, just a human LIGHT for so many.She's also the host of the UNBECOMING Podcast that reaches 200,000 listeners weekly--or nearly 1 MILLION people a month...which is staggering when you see full NFL stadiums of 60,000 people--her influence is a powerful thing, and after hearing her, you'll know that she uses her gigantic platform for the good of many, many people.I'm so blessed to be her friend, and I can't wait for you to meet her.So click PLAY, and let's have a conversation about leading a better life.Thank you once again for being here and checking out the ChipChat Podcast. It means so much to me.And as always, please know that you are LOVED and DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!This is an absolutely amazing talk I had with a unique and wonderful individual by the name of Ed Kressy.Ed was introduced to me by my buddy Akhay...he said (I'm paraphrasing), "Chip, you stunningly handsome man (which is weird coming from my buddy, but whatevs)--you have GOT to talk to Ed!"His story is nearly unbelievable, and you will hear how he went from a good life to scraping the very bottom of human existence in a life of rampant drug addiction and homelessness--To turning it all around, getting recognized by the FBI for the work he's done with prison inmates, and helping others.I know you'll get a lot out of this one. We go over ALL kinds of self-improvement techniques, and how we can go from a quite awful experience in life to the thrill of being truly fulfilled.You can find out much more about Ed at www.AuthorEdKressy.com

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul,Well...this is the first episode of the Memento Mori series. I have to tell you that this one is extremely personal and close to my heart, as it has to do with the life of my Mother, Brenda Franks.Memento Mori means "remember death." It's a Latin saying that means keep death in mind so that we may live more fully today.This episode is a conversation between me and my sister, Laura Trela, where we remember our Mom. We pay her tribute and talk about the good and the bad from which we can learn. You'll get to know my Mom and my sister much more throughout this conversation, and also learn several things that you can add to your life to make it much, much better.As always, I truly appreciate you listening and sharing--for this episode especially.You are so loved and deserving. I hope you feel that as you read this, and you listen to our conversation today.Chip ❤️

Hey you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!It's so good to have you here and listening in on these conversations about leading a better life.And today you are in for a true TREAT with my dear, wonderful friend, Christina Rasmussen! She is the multiple-time best-selling author of Second Firsts, Where Did You Go? And the newest book, Invisible Loss.She is the host of the "Dear Life Podcast," in fact, here is a link to OUR PODCAST together on that.She is the founder of The Life-Reentry Institute which has helped literally hundreds of thousands of people turn their grief into a launching pad for the next experiences of their lives.She got her masters in grief therapy and worked as a therapist helping others move through their grief when, at age 34 her beloved husband died of pancreatic cancer, leaving Christina with her two young daughters and a certainty that grief wasn't being dealt with in the best way possible. So she did something about that. She studied neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and used that to map out behaviors that people can take to transform their grief.We talk about some of that here, as well as life, serendipities, spirituality, business, and a whole host of many, many other things.It was my honor to have Christina on the show, and even more to have her as a friend.Please know that you are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!Two ChipChat Episodes in one week?!!Yes, I promised that--and I delivered that to you.My friend, today we're talking all about the concept of The Hero's Journey and specifically YOUR Hero's Journey.It's a concept coined by a magnificent human being named Joseph Campbell, and it's the story thread that runs through all great tales of humankind.It's the Call to Adventure, the Mentor, the Facing of the Dragon, and the Return with the Treasure.And more importantly than that, it's a way to think of our own lives.Here is an article I wrote all about The Hero's Journey to better understand it. "This Concept Alone Determines a Great Life..." by (ahem) Chip Franks.And HERE is the MOVIE about The Hero's Journey written, directed, and produced by Patrick Solomon...MY FAVORITE MOVIE EVER (often playing on my laptop while I do work on it)...FINDING JOE!In this solo Chip-isode, we talk about how I discovered The Hero's Journey, what it is, a little about my current Hero's Journey and the serendipitous way in how that came about--which involved this very podcast and my conversation with amazing human and billionaire Naveen Jain.What I didn't mention in this podcast is that the school I'm starting, The Imagine Academy was named due to that being Naveen's favorite word, "IMAGINE."There are so many possibilities with that word!It evokes hope, dreams, innovation, ways to make things BETTER for us all. Then we talk about YOU, and YOUR Hero's Journey...which is the most important thing.  I'd love for this ChipChat to get you to think of your OWN life and the Hero's Journey that you may be on now--or that you may want to search for.The suggested exercises for this are to:Watch Finding Joe.Read the Article.(optional) Order and listen to "The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell and Bill MoyersHere are two questions I'd recommend to help find the Call to Adventure for your own Hero's Journey...write these out in a journal and spend some of the very best time you ever could in thinking about these:1. What did you want to be as a child? There are probably some clues there for your Hero's Journey.and2. What would you do if you had a billion dollars in the bank and didn't need to concern yourself with money?Think about those, and let me know what you're doing with your Hero's Journey!As always, I welcome all feedback at c@chipfranks.comYOU ARE LOVED AND DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Hello you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!I'm introducing you to such an amazing human being--my dear friend, Majeed "Like Magic" Mogharreban.Majeed--as you will soon find out--is one of the sharpest, most clear-thinking people you will have the pleasure of meeting...He's also one of the very best speakers that I've ever heard in my life...which comes in handy if your website and business are named, "Expert Speaker."I enjoyed this one so much like I always seem to do when I get a chance to chat with Majeed. We go into areas that I haven't talked about on The ChipChat Podcast...namely, lockdowns, masks, issues of freedom, and government overreach (Majeed is in Canada).We also talk routines, journaling, asking better questions, how to make a life of TRAVEL...and just thinking differently than others.You're going to love Majeed like I love Majeed!With that, enjoy pressing play!Do you know what I'm going to say?I only say it because it's true, you know!YOU ARE LOVED AND DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Hey. You. Aww, yeah, you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!You know what it's time for? It's the ChipChat podcast!For all of the extensive show notes, articles, and IDEA LISTS for this week, go see www.ChipFranks.com/17.(that picture is of me with James Altucher!)First--before we get started, I wanted to tell you about a VSE...A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE coming up on June 1st of 2021.It's the long-promised "Memento Mori" episode, which translates to "remember death," and it's a tribute and in honor of my Mom, Brenda J. Franks (6.1.49 - 10.25.20). It will feature our conversations on her death bed, and we'll talk a lot about what LIFE is about, and how someone can leave it so gracefully.Can you please set your calendars for that one, give it a listen, and recommend it to friends? I promise I promise it will be worth your and their time in listening.As far as becoming an IDEA MACHINE...and remember, all of the goodies, video, articles and more are at www.ChipFranks.com/17...Here is some of the powerful, impactful, and very sexy training in which we engage in this potentially life-changing episode (IF you do it)!The IPOD for this episode. Intention, Purpose, Obstacles, and Design.WHY should we become an Idea Machine.My story about becoming an Idea Machine.The ACTION that it takes to become an Idea Machine and some of the science behind it, yo.WHAT IS AN IDEA LIST?What are some examples of an IDEA LIST?20 Idea Lists to Get You Started.The Siren Song and What Happens When You HAVE to Follow an Idea!Useful tips and techniques on the IDEA LIST.How to get this habit started, even though this is a single PODCAST EPISODE can actually make a difference in your life!AAAAAANDDDD....A FREE GIFT ONCE YOU SEND ME YOUR IDEA LIST to c@chipfranks.com or by posting on ChipFranks.com/17.So, you know what to do! Press play on this bad boy (girl?) and take so many notes that your pencil starts smoking!And go get all of the goodies, muchachos y muchachas at www.ChipFranks.com/17You are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!TO SEE THE VIDEO INTERVIEW GO TO CHIPFRANKS.COM/16Are you ready to play?This week I get to introduce you to a really remarkable human being, a serial Entrepreneur (seriously, if I think of an entrepreneur this guy comes to my mind) by the name of Ryan Lee!Ryan is the founder, CEO, and creative genius behind many companies--his latest two are:The Rewind Company home of the world's best tasting green drinks, with a hefty dose of 80's fun and play.And Freedym, like a Netflix for entrepreneurs with no fluff to help them in their businesses.Ryan was also given the title of ‘The World's #1 Lifestyle Entrepreneur' by Entrepreneur Magazine.He does so well, I think, in large part because of his gigantic heart and wanting to do the right thing for people each and every time. You're going to get that on this interview, as well as some great ideas about doing well in whatever business you may do.He's done this without ever taking a business or marketing class.He's extraordinarily successful in his businesses AND he cuts out of work at about 3 every day to begin his shift as the world's highest-paid Uber Driver, taking his kids and their friends to their various sports and other activities.We go DEEP (as usual) and get there pretty quickly...AFTER an 80's trivia stop.Here are some of the many things that we talk about in this far-ranging conversation about leading a better life:The lessons of being an athlete.The seeds of being an entrepreneur and why grown men would come to his door as a twelve-year-old.The good thing about Social Media (better than penpals)Working with children with special needs (we bond over this one!)"Everything you do...you know, give it everything you've got."Lessons from the kids with Special Needs--a whole world people don't know about.Why we need to include our passions, loves, and hobbies in our businesses.Money isn't the driver...this is.How Rewind gets some crazy response on their ads.Ryan's religion: FamilyWhat keeps Chip from getting depressed over finite moments in life that won't happen again.A cool little thing to do with your most loved humans every morning.What to do before starting a business.Why Entrepreneurship is the hardest thing in the world--a little story of a roller coaster day.The correct order for a business (or serving other people)!The giant sunk cost fallacy.A master class of what to do with a business!Our Moms...and 80s Trivia!MAY 6th--Ryan is hosting a LIVE online Workshop called MICRO at 11 am Eastern and ending whenever EVERYONE who is on the call has their belly full of marketing and business deliciousness. He's spilling his guts on everything, and that's a LOT.To get more info and join him and me on--check out either RyanLee.com or join his Freedym Group on Facebook!Hey, you know what I'm going to say, right? Because it's TRUE.You are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you beautiful, fearfully, and wonderfully made Soul!This week was another solo Chip-i-sode where I answer another great question from someone who is "Starting Over" at age 43, and what my advice is for that.I also go over an excellent thought process that has made a difference in my life. I learned the root of this with a several hundred dollar, twelve+ hour course, and you get it HERE, for free...Aaaaaaand...it's an improved version of what I learned originally as it's been refined over many years and lots of usages by myself and some others. It's called IPOD. More on that in a second.First of all, here is an article by the amazing Derek Sivers that I reference in this podcast, it was so good for me and I love that I get to share it...It's called "How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money."Then, I move on to the thought process of IPOD. It stands for:IntentionPurposeObstaclesDesignAnd it's a way to approach most anything of significance in our lives. Having an important conversation? Starting a project? Want to have a fantastic weekend? Want to set up the most amazing, romantic date ever for your lover?Use IPOD!!!Some of what we cover:The concept of educational investment.The origins of IPOD.A philosophy of living, deep intention with no attachment.The difference between outcomes and intention.When the why gets big, the how gets easy.Anticipating what could go wrong in advance.Why it's better on paper.The importance of design.Form follows function.The Idea List.And a lot more, jam-packed and dripping with useful, strategic information guaranteed to make life better or all of the money for this podcast will be doubled and refunded. Hahahaha. Seriously, take a listen!Let me know what you think, as always!You are LOVED and DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Howdy you beautiful soul!I love that I get to introduce you to a light in the world, my dear friend Ben Azadi.One of his best-known ideas: "You don't lose weight to get healthy, you get healthy to lose weight."Ben has been my personal coach for health this year. Since the beginning of the year, I've lost over 20 pounds off of the scale (probably more fat than that as I THINK I'm gaining muscle, too). More importantly, I have a TON of energy (which was my Quarter 1 BIG goal),  I'm thinking more clearly, and I'm sleeping like a CHAMP--hopefully, you heard the last ChipChat Episode on putting you to sleep!Ben has a brand new book that launched this week, you can find out all about it at www.KetoFlexBook.comAnd you can also find out all about Ben's Keto Kamp program (I am a member!) at www.KetoKamp.comIf life, health, and finding a Hero's Journey are important to you at all--Press play on this awesome interview.Here is some of what we talk about (WOW--there's a lot!)Managing time/the calendar and principles in this.How to IPOD (Intention, Purpose, Obstacles, Design)Some of our commonalities.--and how we grew up.WHY Ben does what he does. He's on a Hero's Journey, and this was laid on his soul due to his health improving so much.Ben's dad dying as a result of diabetes and a stroke.The major issues with the current medical/health system.The big conspiracy?The THREE THINGS we must do to get our health right.How he turned obesity into a 6-pack physically, and...How he turned from a video gaming couch potato into having a mental 6-pack.Aligning daily activities with purpose in life.Some of the lessons from the books...this is so good.Why the average person doesn't think."When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."The importance of being present.Reaction versus response-ability.Investing in yourself.Loving ourselves and how to do that!Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It.You can't heal a body that has hate in it.Self-love and gratitude.How to be more grateful and The MIGHTY FIVE TECHNIQUE.The levels of Gratitude, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0Divine Love, Baby! Ben's ridiculously awesome gratitude practice!What we appreciate, appreciates!God and Abundance."You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of The Master."Yearly goals by quarter.Fat (instead of glycogen/sugar) being our major fuel source.Ben's health advice! This is sooooo good!What to eat!SWAPPING not STOPPING!How does Ben grow business?Ben's YouTube Channel click here to check out his free info here!Who not How.From One on One to One to Many. Get a COACH!Creating a Platform.Content to Email List to Offer!How can we take less hits? News, EMF, processed oils!This is such a wonderful conversation!Please go take a look at what Ben does, as it will change your life for the better!I'd also love to know what you thought about this! Hit me up at c@ChipFranks.com and tell me what you loved and what needed some help!And with that, please know that YOU (the beautiful person reading this) are loved and deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!With this Podcast Episode, I will put you to sleep!This is an episode all about getting a better night's sleep...tonight and every night.I tried to keep this a little shorter in length (as per YOUR request!) so I got in a good amount of tips that have helped me to sleep much, much better (I talked a little about my experiments with this), and I hope these will do the same for you.I mention actual brands and things that may help you, and for your convenience, I was able to put quite a few of these in the links below with the tips for better sleep. These may be affiliate links--meaning that I'll get a little something if you decide to get them. I just thought I'd tell you that.First, here's an article that talks about the harmful effects of a lack of sleep.I didn't even mention this in the podcast, but little sleep is literally linked to a lower life expectancy and a higher risk of cancer. This is serious stuff!But don't worry--here are SOME of my tips for you. There are a lot more.As I mention in the podcast, what I'd ask you to do is to write these down and put a * or circle some of the ones that you'd like to try to make your life better. If you use some of these, and they help--let me know! Write at c@chipfranks.com.Here are the Ideas I talk about in the podcast (the links are where you can get these goodies):Set a BEDTIME alarm!Budget enough sleep time.Routine/ritual at the time.Win list. Appreciation.Magnesium supplement this one is the one I'm getting, it looks like it's pure.Blue light blockers shutdown complete! These are Swanwick glasses and rated highly by my friend Alex, who studies the heck out of this kind of thing.Chilipad/Temperature lowered Grounding pad this can be put on your bed under you, or you can stand on it while barefoot during the day.Sleep trackers. Sleep Cycle app. It's SLEEP CYCLE on the app store. I might've said Sleep tracker in the podcast...and that was a mistake! And here's the link for the Oura ringAirplane modeWhat are you grateful for?20 second hugs.BONUS! Mouth Taping!I also mention making sure your iPhone or Android have the blue-blocking setting on. To get that on the iPhone do this:Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift > Scheduled or Manually Enable Until TomorrowFor Android, look at the apps available for it. Here's one (I haven't tried it) that I found called Twilight.So, with that said--press play on this and decide what you'll do to get a better night's sleep.What am I about to say? Huh? Huh?That's right--!You are loved and you are deserving.Chip ❤️

Howdy from Texas, You Beautiful Soul!Today on the podcast, I'm joined by one of the most brilliant thinkers you'll ever hear--mind you, this isn't what HE says, it's just my estimation of him, how he thinks, and the extraordinarily unique way in which he approaches all things in life.It's my friend, Ameer Rosic.From his bio at AmeerRosic.com, he's a:Multiple Founder, Investor, Philosophy Junkie, and Psychonaut.You're about to be blessed with hearing Ameer talk about how he's turned from being a 9th-grade dropout into a phenomenal life of love, learning, abundance, He's one of the most interesting people you'll ever get a chance to meet, virtual or otherwise, and I know you'll get that when you press play on this edition of the podcast!In this VERY far-ranging conversation about leading a better life, here's some of what we discuss:Epigenetics. The software for life.Life Experiments.Social norms and feedback loops.Capital "R" religion and some of Ameer's spiritual beliefs (he's studied a lot into this)Spirituality as a base for our ACTIONS.The two coming futures: natural or Gattica?The thesis for A.I. and how it might think."Heaven is on Earth, and man doesn't know it."How Ameer got to be so freaking brilliant!How Ameer reads (or has a relationship with a book)!An easy hack for learning another language.How he and we remember so much of what we read and learn.What he's looking for when he reads a book.The MIRACLE of new life and him being a proud new Papa.2 BIG THINGS to lead a better life.Emotional Bank Accounts and what life is all about.And...a whole lot more. These lists are never all-inclusive!I should warn you, there are a few "F" bombs--although not nearly as many as I thought there would be, and traditional "big R" religion is tested here, so I hope you can allow that to your ears. I promise you'll be blessed for it.Thank you for listening to The ChipChat Podcast.Please know that you're loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you beautiful Soul!HOLY CRAP. I decided to do my first AMA (ask me anything) edition of The ChipChat Podcast.I reached out, and you responded with some killer questions. I mean, these are DEEP, and I did my very best in answering them.I wanted to get to them all, and I made a good attempt--but there were more than I could do in one episode.As a result, I WILL do more of these, and one of them will be relatively soon, as there are some deep, very serious questions that I can't NOT answer, as they may make a very big difference in someone's life.In fact, you'll get that seriousness, and that earnestness from some of these questions I tried my best to answer in this episode.I'm not going to lie.I got VERY emotional in some of these responses because they touched deeply on the dark night of the human souls--and hit very close to home.I break down in at least one of these answers. It's all kind of a blur now as I was in a zone while answering these questions.Here are some of the questions we answer in this Ask Me Anything Episode of The ChipChat Podcast:*How do I find my dream? (Purpose, Meaning, Etc.)*How do I help my friend deal with the grief of a loved one passing?*What do you do when you're so down that you can barely move with your morning practice?*How do I help a friend who is despondent and suicidal?*Can I have Hal Elrod's phone number? (Would you believe that I actually give it?)*When is your JOY Book coming out?And...we cover a lot more.In fact, one of the biggest things that I wanted to do with these episodes is have YOU think of how you'd answer these questions, and to help give tools and ideas for dealing with these kinds of questions on your own.The idea is to make us self-sufficient and able to not necessarily need me or others to answer them. I try to share my mindset on these, and it's something that comes through us rather than from us. I hope that makes sense.But--with all that said, I'm very happy to have answered these, and I hope you enjoy (although I don't know if that's the right word, as you'll see, because this is mostly very deep) this episode of The ChipChat Podcast.Hey, you know what I'm going to say, right?You are loved, and you're deserving.Love,Chip ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!WARNING: We just jump off WAY into the deep end of life, God, and philosophy just right out of the gate when this interview starts.This is a conversation with Sachin Patel, my dear friend, an absolutely amazing human being, husband, father, son, entrepreneur, and international speaker. He is the unique combination of being both extraordinarily brilliant and truly humble.He is Canada's top functional health practitioner who coaches hundreds of health care experts around the world. This conversation is so wide-ranging, and we just geek out over all things spiritual, the health care system as it is, becoming our own doctor in the future, and several ways to improve our health within about 6 or 7 minutes...literally.Here are a few of the things we engage in deep, ridiculously intelligent conversation about during this ChipChat:Why and how we are really ONE.The schedule of someone who runs three successful businesses and is still able to spend a lot of time with his family.Heroic doses of psilocybin and realizations with that.Health trackers (the Oura ring www.Oura.com)What happened when Sachin was feeding five mouths and his income was cut off suddenly.What's wrong with the way health care is set up now, and how that hamstrings doctors in the care of their patients.What the doctor of the future looks like.The fastest way to improve our health within a few minutes.Why most of us are mouth-breathers. Not as an insult, but literally.Why we're wired and not getting good sleep at night.How to improve our health given an hour, given a week, and given a month.Quick health tips to change our life dramatically in a very short amount of time.And a whole lot more, of course!I just know you're going to love this.Now, pardon me while I go tape my mouth shut for bedtime tonight...hah!Please know that you are loved and deserving.Chip Franks ❤️

Howdy, you beautiful Soul!Well, today is the day we FINALLY get the second installment of the beautiful and radiant couple: Hunter and Neil Moore! We talk about making relationship magic again as promised in the last episode with these wonderful humans. We talk about the relationship trinity they say is necessary for having such an exquisite love affair:How being LIKEABLE is the key to create the relationships we want.What we need to do to stay in ALIGNMENT with your loved one.And how to have CLARITY in your closest relationship.Neil also gives a fantastic exercise that we can do with our spouse/loved one that will have them (and YOU) feeling so, so very good. I love this one.Then--after this conversation with Hunter and Neil, I jump back on to give you three relationship tips that have been so very good in the relationship with my bride, Laura (whom I call Angel). One of them is a little TOO transparent...but whatevs. I'm pretty much an open book and I'm just hoping that it helps the right person for this.SO--press play on this episode and learn these relationship secrets to make our love life so much better.You are loved and deserving,Chip Franks ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!Once again we have a spectacular conversation about leading a better life.This week, it's with Filmmaker, Minimalist, Hiker, and YouTube Sensation Kraig Adams.One of the absolutely coolest things about hosting a podcast is that I get to reach out and talk with some absolutely fascinating and amazing people. And this was one of those times.I became aware of Kraig through a pretty cool circumstance--which I detail in the podcast--from my brother-in-law, who I call "Boob," (it's okay, he calls me "Boob" too). He's an avid hiker, and he showed me some places he wanted to hike in these beautiful videos on YouTube.I was entranced. The videos took me away to the mountains. The music calmed me while dealing with my mom's hospice. It was a balm for the soul. I absolutely loved these videos and I went to his channel and started watching them ALL.His YouTube channel is at https://www.youtube.com/user/KadamsMediaand his website is: www.KraigAdams.comI also watched several videos he has about Minimalism, the philosophy of getting rid of belongings and maximizing personal freedom.I became a fan almost instantly.The way Kraig puts it is that he's a filmmaker going on hikes rather than a hiker trying to be a filmmaker.Once you see his videos, you'll understand.This approach has obviously worked, as he has right at 60,000,000 video views, 565,000 subscribers to his videos, and is able to make a great living doing something that he loves.If you know him, you already know this. If you haven't been virtually introduced to Kraig yet, you're going to thank me for this.In the podcast, we go over some of the following topics:What LIFE is all about.Artificial Intelligence and Kraig's fear of that (we disagree on this one)...Older/Younger ParadigmHow Search Algorithms are curating our life--and maybe causing determinism in our lives.The economy of attention and how FEAR plays a role in that.Life Philosophy...true or useful?Kraig's view of what he does, and how unique and beautiful that is.Hiking...in Nepal, Iceland, Chile, and Europe.The benefits of being alone, mediation, patience, and being bored.NYC during Covid.The philosophy of Minimalism and living it rather than saying it.How does one start with Adventure Hiking!How to get as friggin' brilliant as Kraig, and the number one critical aspect to learning.Living by serendipity.And the MAIN THING in leading a better life...the magic thing that raises all ships.I'm excited to get this to you. I think you're going to love this and Kraig!Go ahead and click "Play" and enjoy this deliciousness.And remember that you are loved and deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Hey there Beautiful Soul reading this!I'm SO glad to have you here!This episode is all about ENERGY, and how to create it on DEMAND in our lives!Here is the special 87% offer I mention in the episode! www.ChipFranks.com/specialI'm on a special goal for my life to improve and increase my physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional energy in my life now. In fact, I share a very personal goal and intention I have with my life at the beginning of this episode.In this solo episode (you're going to hear a lot of JUST me!) we go over:The reason ENERGY is so important (yes, we know it is, but here's why I think it's more important than we realize)!My new goal with energy, why it's so important to me, and some of the ways I'm accomplishing it!13 different ways to BOOST our energy and many of these are immediate things that we can do NOW!The biggest and easiest way to improve our energy. Hint: we can only go a few minutes without this before we die.75%+ of Americans have THIS as a chronic condition, and it's easy to fix by joining Club Clear!What the heck Sleep Hygiene is, and a few tips to get it!How to add fun along with our energy during the day.Why NOT eating will give us a boost!Why we're like Superman (and Superwoman)!How Motion precedes E-motion, and what that means for our energy.The spiritual side of Energy creation!Two methods I use to meditate.And what God told me to tell YOU about energy. Ask and ye shall receive!I'm sure you're going to like this and get several ideas on getting lots more ENERGY in our lives. What I recommend is to listen and take notes, or concentrate on one or two of these methods and then come back later for more when you've got the first few mastered!I love you, and it's an honor for me to share this with you. Thank you for listening to The ChipChat Podcast!You're loved and deserving,❤️

Hello, you beautiful soul!This week on The ChipChat Podcast, I get the honor of introducing you to an incredible human being by the name of Will Boyajin.He's a musician, an actor, a freestyle singer, and a guerilla humanitarian. He's also one of the most talented humans I've had the good fortune to know, and (I believe) the most-watched LIVE performer on Reddit.com.He's also the founder of www.HopefulCases.org, an organization that allows musicians to give back to those in need and the homeless.Today--we talk all about KINDNESS and leading a better life through sharing our gifts for the benefit of others. Here's just SOME of what's covered in this amazing interview (which I'll attribute all to him):The special moment Will shared with me and my mom on her deathbed (he didn't know it).Talent being quantifiable."You don't have to judge to give."The story behind the sign. "If you're homeless or need help, TAKE as much from the case as you need. (I just like to play)."Why are we here as human beings?How life is amazing, regardless of our down points.Liking ourselves.The Imposter Syndrome and some practical advice on beating it.Disconnecting the voice in our head to be objective.How we can also start helping others and making it our "thing."Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman.Getting weird with the Professional Secret Keepers.Life Philosophy.The Second Rennaissance.Secular Humanism and Chaotic Neutral.On Becoming Self-Actualized--finding the GOBLIN!and THE BIGGEST FEAR at the moment of death.This is a very special conversation, and I think you're going to like it...even if you get only a fraction out of it as I did then I know you will.MAN! I love meeting these interesting people!Press play and get to meet Will Boyajin!You are loved and deserving,Chip Franks ❤️

Hey there beautiful soul!WOW, WOW, WOW.You're in for a real treat with this one. This is the Valentine's Day Extravaganza and it's all about LOOOOOOOVE, and the privilege and honor that most of us have to treat that special someone in our lives in such a way and manner as to make them feel so loved and cherished that their head spins in delight. First, we have an interview, and then we have (insert a chorus of Angels here) 20 Ways to Help Your Sweetheart Feel Cherished and Loved!You get to meet Neil and Hunter Moore, who set the standard for a loving relationship (you'll hear that on this episode), and actually talk with us about love and ways that we can deepen that love by concentrating on becoming more likable ourselves.We also talk about the other two ingredients Hunter and Neil say are the bedrock of their magical relationship: Alignment and Clarity.But this isn't some cold love formula...this is warm, inviting and wonderful--and personally, after hearing Neil and Hunter, I'm inspired to take my own romance to new heights with my Angel!"We fall in love because of the way WE feel about OURSELVES when we are with that person."  --Ellen KriedmanKeep that in mind, because you're going to feel so good about yourself for becoming such a great lover in this episode of The ChipChat Podcast!You are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Hey you Beautiful Soul!This is the first BONUS-Sode! This is just a quick (or as quick as this verbose guy gets) take that I'd love to talk with you about regarding leading a better life.Today, I ask the question that I tried to tackle for myself:What would I regret NOT doing in life?Press play to hear my thoughts, and much more importantly--consider YOUR thoughts on this!I'd love to know what you think. Hit me up at c@chipfranks.com!Or talk to me on Facebook now at: www.Facebook.com/chip.franksYou are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy you beautiful Soul!Here is another episode of ChipChat...And this one is set to help improve your life immediately with tactics that can make a big difference for each of us with very minimal effort (these can start TONIGHT as you listen to this.I'm going over an IDEA LIST that I made for quick life improvements.First of all, we go over what is an Idea List.Then, the fun really gets started as I detail:The simplest, easiest trigger to guarantee a good night's sleep to be able to attack the next day with love and energy!How we can make each night pretty much perfect before our heads hit the pillow!The simplest energy tactic that can cure what over 75% of Americans suffer from (you might be on this list, I used to be)!Do THIS to make sure you can take all of last week with you, and prepare the best for the upcoming week. It takes only 30 minutes each week...and it makes the week so much better!The one simple habit that makes all of life better for you and at least one other human each day. This little habit did the most to pull me from my depression!Create the "Three to Thrive" each day. Here's why and how you do it!2 strategies that will make your family life so, so much better...and they're so easy. The little secret I learned from a multi-millionaire to start my workday with extra energy and fun.And...more about the all-powerful (insert flourish of Angels here) IDEA LIST.Oooh, I think you're going to enjoy this one. Please note that I lost count of the ideas along the way, but you'll still get them all!Thank you so much for listening, I really hope that this helps in your life! Send me a note to c@chipfranks.com to let me know if you're using any of these strategies!I appreciate you being here. You are LOVED and DESERVING!Chip Franks ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!Today I'm so proud to introduce you to one of the most interesting, most intelligent, and kindest people that I've ever had the pleasure to meet.It's Akshay Nanavati. He's an adventurer, researcher, author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Fearvana--a way of living he's discovered and the name of his bestselling book..The Dalai Lama (yes, THAT one) says, "Feavana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives."Here are just a few of the ridiculously awesome nuggets of wisdom that you'll get from Akshay (and me, too! Yay me!) during this honest conversation about leading a better life:"Wandering with the Human Heart" á la Carl Jung.The deep dark valley, and how that helps us appreciate the good in life (the paradox of singular duality).The dead depending on us for their redemption.The purity of pain.The thoughts of hurting us.The guilt over being privileged in life.Why the goal of progress shouldn't be to make life EASIER.Earning this life.What it is that makes life really worth living.There are a few colorful words that escape Akshay's mouth, so I needed to list this one as "Explicit" but it's all done in good taste.I really think you're going to love this Let me know what you think at c@chipfranks.comYou are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

The Meaning of Life Is...Wow, oh wow...!This episode was so much fun to do--and I hope you enjoy this.I curated some of the very best of thinking throughout the history of mankind in what the meaning of life is.I studied and explored the likes of: The Buddha: and his Four Noble Truths of life, and the Pathway to achieve enlightenment.Aristotle: His one word for the meaning of life, and how to get to that. We also go into both hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, and how the latter is superior...and what Aristotle says we must do to get to it.Jesus Christ: The simple and maybe most profound Meaning of Life there is, through all of his words...this is where he talked about what we should be doing in our lives.Albert Einstein: What did who what many think is the most brilliant man to ever live think and say about the meaning of life? It may surprise you.Victor Frankl: The concentration camp survivor and author of "Man's Search for Meaning," tells us what he thinks the meaning of life is, and again the way to get that.Then...the main feast...hahaha...MY beliefs on The Meaning of Life. I boil it down to one sentence and invite you to think on this and see if it resonates with you.SO--my beloved ChipChat listener!Press play on this work of love and discover The Meaning of Life.You are loved and deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Hey Beautiful Soul!On this, the first OFFICIAL episode of The ChipChat Podcast--this guy (two thumbs pointing at ME, Chip Franks) sits down for a candid, un-edited interview with his Soul-Bro, Hal Elrod.Hal is the author of multi-million copy selling book, "The Miracle Morning." He's also written the phenomenal goal achievement book, "The Miracle Equation," and produced his own film, "The Miracle Morning Movie."More importantly than all of that, Hal is a serious student of making life better...and THAT is what The ChipChat Podcast is all about...Press "Play" on this for Hal's (and some of my) tips on:What is the most important SKILL in life?How do we actually cultivate that skill?The two most important parts of Hal's personal Miracle Why traditional affirmations don't work.Beliefs on spirituality.Overcoming the darkness of depression.How to experience the most valuable and useful emotional each and every morning.And, of course, so much more.This interview goes on for much longer than Hal's other interviews, so we get a chance to truly see and learn more about this force of goodness in our world.I know that you're going to love this. Go ahead and push "play" to get started on this episode of The ChipChat Podcast!Chip ❤️

Hey you Spectacular Creation of God--this is all about ChipChat.This is where we Chat for the first time! I'm so excited. In the roughly 45 minutes of audio excellence, you're going to find out:What ChipChat is! Oh, heck yeah. You're going to love this.Who is this historically important show for? SPOILER ALERT...I hope it's YOU.Who is this mysterious and devastatingly handsome man behind the podcast microphone? (Hint: It's me. Chip)What can you expect from the upcoming episodes of this ridiculously witty show? Some of the interviews, solo episodes, and even Round Table discussions of some pretty cool topics that are headed your wa.A WIN for us! This JOY technique--which takes one minute a day--has changed my life and several hundred people I've share it with. I'll go over with you is so EASY to do, and also easy not to do. I've had families write and tell me how important is for their whole group. I've gotten emails from all over the world thanking me for it and was even approached in an airport about it!Okay--after all of this, I'm going to ask you for something. It won't take long for you, and it will help ensure that we can keep the Chat about leading a better life going...Alright, alright! I'll end this crazy suspense and ask you to go ahead and smash that "Subscribe" button on your Podcast Player of choice.That way, all of this delicious Life goodness will make its way to those perfectly formed ears of yours! So, please subscribe, and we'll Chat again soon!Please remember that you are loved and deserving.--Chip