THE ED MYLETT SHOW

If you've followed me for any length of time, you know the INNER WORKINGS OF THE MIND are a particularly fascinating subject for me. I hope you're ready for a BRAINY conversation this week because that's exactly what we're going to talk about with my guest DR. AMISHI JHA. There are so many questions when it comes to optimizing how your brain functions. Are you curious about how you can do a better job of paying ATTENTION? Are you curious why you get DISTRACTED so easily? Dr. Jha has got some revealing insights you're going to want to hear. Dr. Jha is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami where she is one of the leading experts in the world on the study of COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE. Dr. Jha is also the author of the newly published book, PEAK MIND Even though they're critical success skills, many of us fall short when it comes to mindfulness and maintaining focus. As part of our discussion, Dr. Jha also weighs in with THREE SYSTEMS you can put into practice to help you improve these essential skills. We also talk about how you can DO AWAY WITH BIASES that are influencing your actions and what you focus on. As Dr. Jha explains, learning how to step back from your preconceived narratives gives you CLARITY going forward. Dr. JHA ties a lot of these ideas together when we talk about MENTAL TOUGHNESS through GREATER SELF-AWARENESS of your mind. We even get into how powerful your brain is through its ability to TIME TRAVEL and MIND TRAVEL. There's so much we've learned about the brain, but so much that we don't understand. Here's one last thing to think about. What we do know, and as Dr. Jha proves, is that you can achieve BETTER LIVING through a BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BRAIN.  

Is it possible to live for 150 HEALTHY years? How about 200 years? My guest on the show this week, SERGEY YOUNG believes you can! He backs it up with the keys and strategies to doing so. He gives a detailed look into brand new breakthroughs in science and technology that can help you do it now and gives you a vision of the emerging strategies coming the next 10 to 20 years! Sergey is easily one of the most UNIQUE guests I've ever had on my show. It's impossible to not be CURIOUS about what he thinks and how he plans to reach those goals. Sergey is a longevity investor and visionary who founded the $100 MILLION LONGEVITY VISION FUND to accelerate life extension technological breakthroughs and to make longevity affordable and accessible to all. He looks for cutting edge investments that are exploring ways to make it possible to reverse aging and treat previously incurable diseases. He also recently published “THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF GROWING YOUNG” that explores a lot of the exciting breakthroughs taking place and how these may impact you sooner rather than later. Although we touch on the science of aging, Sergey and I spend a lot of time on PRACTICAL steps you can take NOW to LIVE LONGER. Do you want to know what MEDICAL SCREENINGS you should do to let you live longer? Do you want to know the right way to EAT to live longer? How about gaining a better understanding of the importance of SLEEP and why it should become your SUPERPOWER? I know a lot of you enjoy WINE and COFFEE. Would you like to know about how those two beverages affect your health? You don't have to give them up, but there is an optimal amount for good health. Sergey also gets into an explanation of the science behind the aging process and how it's possible to more effectively treat diseases than ever before. You need to hear what he has to say about GENETIC EDITING, CRISPR, HORMONE, and OXYGEN therapy. This is not a just discussion about living longer. It's a discussion about IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE so you can live longer… A LOT LONGER!  

Like you, I've been STUNNED and HEARTBROKEN over how events in Afghanistan have unfolded during the past several weeks. Our pullout remains an open wound, especially after 13 of our brave service members were killed in a suicide bombing on August 26 outside the Abbey gate of Kabul's airport.  

SARAH KLEIN'S STORY IS DIFFICULT AND UNSETTLING to listen to, but if ever there was an episode of my podcast you need to hear, it's this one. You may not know who Sarah is yet, but there's a good chance YOU KNOW HER STORY. Sarah was a competitive gymnast who became the first known survivor of sexual abuse by former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. SHE WAS 8 WHEN NASSAR BEGAN MOLESTING HER IN 1988. Eventually, Sarah was among more than 150 women who confronted Nassar at his trial. With the help of her testimony and many others, Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison in January 2018. Sarah was also sexually abused by John Geddert, best known at one time as the head coach for the 2012 U.S. Women's Olympic gymnastics team, which featured the Fierce Five, who took home the gold medal in London that year. Geddert worked closely with Nassar, but unlike Nassar, he escaped justice by committing suicide after being charged with two dozen crimes, including human trafficking, forced labor, and sexually assaulting a teenage girl. Sarah, now 40, is an attorney who has helped hundreds of other survivors of Nassar's abuse and has become a STAUNCH ADVOCATE for abuse survivors everywhere. Sarah's horrific experiences are painful, but they are not without PURPOSE. As a survivor, Sarah has FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE and INSIGHTS about protecting your children from becoming victims. She shares how your children can SPOT AN ABUSER'S RED FLAGS and what PARENTS AND CONCERNED ADULTS can do to help FIGHT against abuse. We also talk about the long-term effects of abuse on women's lives and how to help someone heal after they've gone through this kind of ordeal. Sexual abuse against girls, and boys for that matter, are hideous crimes. It's difficult to talk about, which means too often it's easy to pass it along as not your problem or my problem. BUT JUST THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE! If you suspect somebody is being abused, you have a DUTY to SPEAK UP and TAKE ACTION to protect those who can't defend themselves.

Are you ready for a world-class download on the SCIENCE OF WELLNESS? Do you want to know how you can OPTIMIZE your body and learn how to live a LONGER and HEALTHIER life? That's exactly what we're going to talk about this week, and you're going to be SURPRISED at what you're about to hear. Let's start with a basic TRUTH. THE WORLD IS MOVING FASTER THAN EVER. Most of us get caught up in day-to-day living at WARP SPEED just trying to keep up with everyone else. It's one thing to be AMBITIOUS and lead a FULL LIFE, but quite another to do so at the expense of your HEALTH. Unfortunately, a lot of people are doing just that. INCLUDING ME! It's no secret, and I've shared with you recently that I've been going through some health issues. That's why today's episode is particularly meaningful for me. It's time to talk about the importance of SELF-CARE, PERSONAL HEALTH, and WELLNESS. And my guest, JASON TEBEAU, is going to reveal some fascinating approaches to these topics that you've probably never heard before. Jason is the CEO of Da Vinci Medical and creator of the SUPERHUMAN PROTOCOL. He and his brilliant team have developed GROUNDBREAKING solutions that are helping people HEAL by attacking the root causes of many kinds of ailments. The Superhuman Protocol combines what we know about our bodies and the NATURAL ENERGIES OF EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE, and combines those things with state-of-the-art SCIENTIFIC WELLNESS PRACTICES including pulsed-electromagnetic therapy, exercise with oxygen therapy, and photobiomodulation. You'll want to hear what Jason has to say about body MAGNETISM, EARTHING, and the importance of making sure you have enough SUNLIGHT in your life. Connecting with each of these things is critical for OPTIMAL health. And, all are backed by PEER-REVIEWED scientific studies. Jason does a great job of breaking these things down into bite-size bits of information, along with PRACTICAL TIPS you can use to fire up your immune system and your overall health. In fact, one of those is as simple as taking time to walk around BAREFOOT, put your feet into some grass and earth, and directly connect with MOTHER EARTH. You'll also learn why it's important for you to stop DRINKING WATER two hours before you go to bed. We even talk about something as basic as how to BREATHE the right way, including how proper breathing can actually help cure a hangover. Jason has a lot more to say about changes you can make right now that will have you feeling better almost immediately. Let me be clear…I'm not here to push a product or service on you. All I want to do is let you know I'm following the Superhuman Protocol, and I can tell you, it's WORKING FOR ME.  

  DO YOU HAVE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WHO REGULARLY DROP ONE OR MORE OF THESE PHRASES ON YOU? “You interrupted me.” “Just because I didn't…” “What about your issues?” “What more do you want from me?” “You're the only one who thinks that way.” “You made me…..” If so, you may be dealing with a NARCISSIST. This week, I'm welcoming Rebecca Zung to my show for a revealing discussion on how to deal with narcissists, negotiating better, uncovering the differences between how men and women think, and much more. Rebecca started out with HUMBLE beginnings and has since transformed herself into one a TOP 1% ATTORNEY in the nation, and AUTHOR OF MANY BEST-SELLING BOOKS. While you're reading those be sure to check out her YouTube channel as well! As Rebecca explains, narcissism is beyond UNHEALTHY, and often DIFFICULT TO SPOT. Narcissists have a fragile sense of self and that turns them into expert MANIPULATORS who prey upon certain kinds of people close to them to get what they want. But narcissism is a lot more INSIDIOUS than that. Rebecca has a “SLAY” strategy and a “MANIPULATE THE MANIPULATOR” strategy you can use to ethically negotiate and deal with these kinds of toxic people at work and in your personal relationships. These strategies are easy to understand and put into practice. Narcissists are also fond of FLIPPING THE SCRIPT and putting the blame back on their accusers. Rebecca has will tell you the best way to respond when you're confronted with people and situations like that as well. If you're looking for ways to NEGOTIATE your way to a BETTER LIFE, Rebecca's got some great advice in that area, too. I won't give it away here, but you MUST listen to one particular nugget of PURE WISDOM Rebecca offers up, in addition to several other tips on how to get the upper hand in all types of negotiations. And if you're looking for some tips on how MEN AND WOMEN can negotiate better with each other, Rebecca's got great insights on that as well, including one divorce story involving MILLIONS OF DOLLARS that will blow your mind. You're going to find Rebecca Zung highly relatable on a lot of levels.  

ROD CAREW will be the first person to tell you that he has led a BLESSED LIFE, though it has been anything but an easy life. For five years, when I was a young man pursuing my dream of playing baseball, Rod was my HITTING COACH, MENTOR, FRIEND, and a man I looked up to and ADMIRED deeply. I am not overstating things when I tell you Rod Carew is directly responsible for TRANSFORMING me into the man I am today. Not only are you about to hear an INSPIRING interview with tons of BASE HITS you can apply to your own life, but you're also about to hear an INTENSELY PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL interview for me as well. MY DEAR FRIEND HAS LED TWO LIVES. Millions of baseball fans know Rod Carew as one of the PUREST hitters and best hitters ever in baseball. His stats and approach to the game are LEGENDARY. During his 19-year career… --Rod won 7 batting titles, including hitting for a mind-blowing .388 AVERAGE one season and winning another title without hitting a single home run in another. --He batted .328 for his career, including hitting above .300 for 15 CONSECUTIVE SEASONS while racking up 3,053 CAREER HITS. --In 2016, in recognition of his prowess at the plate, the MLB American League Batting Champion award was renamed the Rod Carew Award. Fewer people know about the private side of Rod Carew. It's there where you'll find the INSPIRATIONAL and HEARTBREAKING chapters of his LIFE. You will draw STRENGTH as you listen to Rod describe his early life in Panama with an abusive father, creating emotional scars he would carry with him well into his adult life. Here's a HUGE TAKEAWAY for every one of you… Rod never took for granted the GIFTS and OPPORTUNITIES he was given. You'll be more than a little surprised to learn he took extra batting practice throughout his entire career, including on the day he RETIRED! And the story of how he got the best of NOLAN RYAN is pure gold. No parent should ever go through the pain of losing a child, but when Rod lost his daughter, Michelle, to leukemia, it took his life in a completely NEW DIRECTION. I will forever ADMIRE him for how he took such a tragic event and turned it into something POSITIVE to help so many others. You will also not believe how GOD INTERVENED when Rod had a massive heart attack, flatlining multiple times, and the REMARKABLE story that followed of how his heart transplant was a GIFT FROM GOD as well. After all his achievements and adversity, Rod will tell you that what has seen him through is his FAITH IN GOD. This faith has brought him immeasurable PEACE. And by hearing my friend's story, I hope you can also OPEN YOUR MIND and discover what it takes to find GREATER PEACE IN YOUR OWN LIFE, too.  

IT'S TIME TO “THINK PINK” ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE! Cindy Eckert is a DEAR FRIEND, and has become an important ANGEL INVESTOR, SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR, WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCATE, AND A VISIONARY HEALTH TECH CEO. Whether you're a man or a woman, if you've ever had even the faintest glimmer of walking away from your current job and starting your own company, you're going to absolutely LOVE Cindy Eckert's story and what you can LEARN from her. You're all familiar with what Viagra does for men, but I'll bet not too many of you know Cindy is the one who got FDA approval for Addyi, the first drug designed to enhance female libido. After FDA approval, she sold her company, Sprout Pharmaceuticals, to Valeant for a cool $1 BILLION. It wasn't her first company sale either, having previously sold another start-up for $500 MILLION. Here's the fascinating part of Cindy's story. As part of a lawsuit settlement against Valeant, she reacquired Sprout and the rights to Addyi for next to nothing after Valeant's stock collapsed by 80% due to insider trading and price manipulation allegations. People like Cindy can't sit still for very long. So, she launched a “PINKUBATOR” and a VC/consulting firm called the PINK CEILING as a way of leveling the start-up and entrepreneurial environment for women. Cindy has a wealth of KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE you're going to want to tap into. In our ENERGETIC interview, Cindy and I talk quite a bit about the DNA required to be an entrepreneur, how to overcome INEVITABLE SETBACKS, and the MINDSET you need to have in a start-up company, Most important of all, Cindy stresses that to be successful as an entrepreneur, everyone in your company has to have “SKIN IN THE GAME.” We also get into the need for establishing the right CORPORATE CULTURE and why treating customers like GOLD is one of the foundational keys to SUCCESS. If you're an owner, CEO, or you have management responsibilities where you work, Cindy's INSIGHTS on finding, hiring, and managing people is something you must hear. Those of you who are ENTREPRENEURS searching for more CAPITAL for your business need to pay particular attention to what Cindy looks for when she's investing in someone's business. Cindy may be well known for the PINK outfits she wears every day, but her advice is TRUE BLUE, and you owe it to yourself to hear what she has to say. Be sure to grab pen and a notepad and take a lot of notes for this one.  

Did you see “THE FIGHT” a few weeks ago? For all my podcast followers, I've got a SPECIAL INTERVIEW for you this week! In his first big interview since beating CONOR MCGREGOR, I caught up with DUSTIN POIRIER for a revealing talk about the controversial fight and a whole lot more. First, you will LEARN a ton about MENTAL Preparation, PERFORMANCE TRIGGERS, HOW to EXECUTE under PRESSURE etc etc On July 10, Dustin THE DIAMOND Poirier (28-6) and THE NOTORIOUS Conor McGregor (22-6) went toe-to-toe and elbow-to-elbow for the third time in their MMA careers. It was one of the most highly anticipated trilogy rematches ever after each man knocked out the other in their previous bouts. The fight racked up more than 1.8 MILLION PAY-PER-VIEWS worldwide, making it one of the most-watched MMA events ever. It was stopped on a TKO after McGregor suffered a nasty broken leg at the end of the first round, leaving open the possibility of another mega rematch. That's a fight every MMA fan wants to see, INCLUDING ME! Like they have different styles in the ring, Poirier and McGregor have completely different styles outside the ring. Dustin is not brash and outspoken. Instead, he QUIETLY AND CONFIDENTLY takes care of business. Widely known for his CLASS and HUMILITY, Dustin is also a dedicated HUSBAND, FATHER, and PHILANTHROPIST who the UFC recognized in 2020 for his charity work. Dustin is TOUGH …PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY. And, as the #1 ranked lightweight in the UFC, THE DIAMOND SHINES BRIGHTER than anyone else in the MMA universe right now. As a HUGE FAN OF DUSTIN AND MMA, I was excited to get to know him better during this latest podcast episode. Even if you're not into mixed martial arts, you'll find this interview FASCINATING. Although we dig into the McGregor fight, we also go deep on several other topics, including MENTAL TOUGHNESS, SELF-AWARENESS, and EMBRACING a heightened state of EMOTIONS every time Dustin prepares to fight. We also get into the need for continued PERSONAL GROWTH and what it means to be a ROLE MODEL as a highly visible public figure. And, in one of the most HONEST answers ever, Dustin reveals what he likes best and hates most about the current MMA fight game. LISTEN CLOSELY, and you can take what Dustin has to say about all of these things and use it to your advantage in your own daily battles.  

DO YOU WANT THE RIGHT ANSWERS IN LIFE? IT ALL STARTS WITH ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. Are you ready for this ? MY GUEST HAS SOLD 500 MILLION BOOKS! Yep… 500,000,000 Mark is a legend and an icon In this interview he and his incredible wife Crystal are going to teach you how to ask the right questions and HOW to ASK for what you want! Best known as the co-author of the CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL book series, Mark is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has helped untold numbers of people achieve massive success through his teachings and wisdom. As an author, he has written 59 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS. Mark is a prolific audio and video producer who has also spoken to 6,000 audiences and continues to share his compelling knowledge and wisdom along with his soul-mate and wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, to gatherings throughout the world. It was an honor to share time with Mark and Crystal in this latest episode. We cover how simple but also how difficult it is for people to ASK FOR HELP in their lives. Mark and Crystal explore this topic in great detail in their latest book, “Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny,” which I read in two days and HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Our talk also touches upon the power of asking GOD for help and asking your SUBCONSCIOUS to help you solve whatever challenges you're facing. These are the types of things that EVERY ONE OF YOU can do to improve your life. Mark and Crystal also get into the ROADBLOCKS that keep us from asking questions that can help us lead RICHER lives. UNDERSTAND THIS! We all have the ability to ask questions. As Mark and Crystal reveal, it's the QUALITY of the questions we ask ourselves and how they relate to our feelings and emotions that determine the types of answers we get.  

This is one of the most INSPIRING and DETAILED episodes of all time. Imagine coming home suffering from severe depression, anxiety And PTSD after your deployment in Iraq. To the point where you can't even leave your house. And turning that into a social media empire, massive worldwide business and iconic status as an influencer couple?! That's what Ryan and Jennifer Hamilton have done! Wanna know how they did it and the details? They tell you in this interview! SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING. And one of the greatest social media influencer success stories I've ever come across is this couple. They have more than 10 million followers on TikTok in one year, 6 million followers on Instagram at their @hammy_tv page and rack up hundreds of millions of views on all platforms . The numbers are compelling, but their back story is even more so. At 19, Ryan joined the military deployed to Iraq, came back with crippling anxiety and PTSD which he suffered through for years. Always a joker, he turned to making videos, met Jen, and that's when things started to really “click.” You'll learn why they're having such great SUCCESS and what you can do to tap into some of those things. Here are a few hints…be relatable, stay in your niche, and offer up value. However, things really exploded when Ryan and Jen began to create content together! (their humor is definitely for adults btw, nothing too over the top… But certainly for adults) Ryan and Jen share other deep INSIGHTS on how to create COMPELLING content, the psychology of viewers, and why you need to pay attention to the technical aspects of each post, too. If you've ever wanted to truly grow your social media, it's a FASCINATING discussion by two people who are doing it better than everyone else. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Ryan a little bit over the last couple years as a bit of a mentor to him, and I can tell you that he's a special person and Jennifer is even better! Although their content is for adults, their message in the show is for everyone!  

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING! Raising kids isn't easy Even if you don't have children, having a strong relationship is not easy… We cover both of these things in the interview… Obviously we talk a great deal about raising children. But we also discussed relationships in general, including those that don't involve children As parent, building a STRONG and HEALTHY family is the most rewarding thing we'll ever do in our lives. This weeks guest Jo Frost is the worlds top expert in this department! She became a fixture in England where she was the central figure in the popular television show Supernanny UK. In fact, spinoffs were created in almost 50 countries, cementing Mary Jo's reputation as a family, relationships, and parenting expert. Since that time, she has done other television work and authored several books on improving family dynamics and raising children as well. In our interview, Jo lays out the challenges of how the world has become and a pressure-filled place to raise a family, especially in a post-pandemic era. Technology and social media have also further complicated and impacted our lives as well. Despite these changes, Jo has takeaways on how family dynamics have not changed in many ways. The need to create a STABLE and LOVING home is as timeless as ever. That provides children with the courage they need to go out and live their best lives, knowing they will always have a SAFE SANCTUARY waiting for them. We also dig into the proper way to DISCIPLINE children, how to create family goals, and navigate through difficult issues in families where dysfunction exists, or a divorce has taken place. You'll also want to hear Jo's best practices on being a better parent. She is on point when we talk about CONFIDENCE, having a plan, why it's important to let children fail, and how parents should react when failure does take place. If you're looking to improve your FAMILY DYNAMICS and RELATIONSHIPS, you must listen to this podcast.  

First , let me just tell you upfront…THIS IS A TRULY INCREDIBLE CONVERSATION! This is a Master Class on LEADERSHIP, FAITH , CULTURE and LIFE Even if you are only a casual follower of college football, you're undoubtedly familiar with Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney. Over the past three decades few coaches can rival the SUCCESS Coach Swinney has enjoyed. You learn a lot about LIFE and what it takes to succeed as a player and a coach in college football. And Coach Swinney learned a long time ago about what it takes to be a WINNER. He became Clemson's head coach in 2009 and has built an ASTONISHING legacy since that time. Coach Swinney's teams have won 81% of their games going 140-33. He also led the Tigers to national championships in 2016 in 2018. And for the past three seasons, he's coached Trevor Lawrence, who many consider the finest quarterback coming out of college football in quite a long time. To enjoy such a high level of success for an extended period you must have STANDARDS and a CULTURE in place that let's players EXCEL to their HIGHEST CAPACITY. Coach Sweeney talks about what that culture is and how Clemson's culture actually turned into a brand that has made it easier to continue to RECRUIT THE BEST TALENT in the nation. Coach Swinney is also a man of FAITH. And he has infused his coaching style and his relationship with his players with faith-based principles that have also significantly contributed to the positive culture at Clemson. One of the best ways you can learn to be SUCCESSFUL in your own life is to learn from others who have enjoyed the highest levels of success in their life and in the teams they coach. Coach Swinney goes way beyond the Xs and Os to deliver an INSPIRING and INSIGHTFUL exchange of ideas that you will not want to miss.

Few actresses in Hollywood can rival the duration, diversity, or level of success that Vivica A. Fox has had over the past three-plus decades. This interview is LOADED with SUCCESS PRINCIPLES that apply in any industry Many people know Vivica from her work on the popular show, Empire, but she's equally adept as an actress on the big screen, as a producer, director, author, entrepreneur, and television host. She started out as a dancer on Soul Train, moved to daytime soaps, then starred as Will Smith's girlfriend in Independence Day, and in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. She's also worked extensively in prime-time television and as a producer/co-star in the Lifetime crime drama Missing for which she received an NAACP Image Award. Most recently, she refocused her energy on hosting the podcast, Hustling with Vivica A. Fox. These credits barely scratch the surface of my multi-talented guest who has been blessed with charismatic energy, wisdom, and drive to sustain her long and storied career. Listen to Vivica explain why versatility is one of the secrets to her longevity which is more important than ever since crossover is now the norm in the industry. Vivica also has some great Patti LaBelle stories, too. Without giving anything away, you will never think about shoes the same way again after hearing what Patti told her one day on set. We go into how Independence Day changed her life. How could it not with Will Smith as your acting coach? After that film, Vivica's phone rang off the hook with one offer after another, including the groundbreaking film Set It Off. You'll also hear what Vivica has to say about being a woman of color and the difference between being famous and having a career in today's Hollywood. It's fascinating. The best way to gain insights on what it takes to be successful is to listen to what someone who has been successful for a long time has to say about it. In that regard, very few people can match what Vivica A. Fox has to say.

This weeks show is special I was blessed to celebrate my 50th birthday last week with several close friends and family members. THANK YOU to every one of you in my extended family who sent me kind wishes as well. This was a big one for me and got me thinking back to the people and events that have shaped my life and INSPIRED me over the years. I’ve told stories about these things before, but I wanted to share some of them with you again, not only because they mean a lot to me, but because I think you’ll get a lot out of them too. On the show this week, Im honored to share some of my favorites with you . I hope they inspire you, and make a huge impact on your life as they did on mine I love telling the funny story about a little kid named Ray Ray and what he taught me about standing up for myself. I also want you to hear how my first job after college taking care of a bunch of boys in a group foster home changed my life forever. I’ve also pulled out a couple of stories that will tell you why HELPING YOU is so important to me and why I want you to break through the things that limit you so that you can lead a BLISSFUL life, too. Most of all, I want you to know my dad better and the example he set by quietly SERVING and HELPING others after conquering alcoholism. Even though he passed earlier this year, the impacts he had on me and everyone he reached out to are going to echo for ETERNITY. I miss him every day. ENJOY this weeks episode!

I think about the big questions in life a lot... What is love? How do I find truth? Is there a better way to have a more intimate relationship with God? You’ve got questions like these of your own and if you’re like me, you look for those answers all the time. That’s why I was particularly excited to sit down with my friend Erwin McManus. Erwin has searched for answers to the big questions in life by studying the great religions of the world. That quest has combined his curiosity, spirituality, and creativity, turning him into one of the most important thought leaders in the world. He founded MOSAIC, one of the most influential and innovative churches in America and has written more than a dozen books that dig deep into our beliefs about religion, consciousness and the essence of life. Erwin is also an entrepreneur and an incredible designer. I’ve never met a man like Erwin who can effortlessly move from profound subject to another with such ease. And rarely have I walked away with so many things to think about. In this episode, we touch on spirituality, faith, and how a deeper understanding of spirituality will lead to a better understanding of who YOU are. But we also talked a great deal about business and human giftedness Erwin’s take on the gift of imagination is unlike any I’ve ever heard before. And his thoughts on why Jesus was a genius may give you one of the biggest “A-ha!” moments of your life. Are you ready to challenge yourself with new ideas that will intensify your personal search for the truth in your life? Do you want to know how you can have a closer relationship with God? Are you looking for compassion, mercy, love, and forgiveness… If you are ready to uncover deep and compelling meaning in your own personal search for the truth… Then you must listen to Erwin’s revealing thoughts that will help lead you to the answers you seek... to the great questions in life.  

Somebody’s got to be the best… why not YOU? Michael Chandler is a UFC Top Competitor, and a person you can aspire to be like both in and out of the Octagon. He’s a 3x Bellator Lightweight Champion and is on his way to holding the UFC Lightweight title. He is a rising star, a good friend of mine, and truly one of the greats! When you are locked in a cage staring in the face of an opponent that wants to rip your head off, it becomes just as much of a mental game as it is a physical one. In this episode, Michael shares his secrets to preparing his mind for a WIN, eliminating the fear of failure, embracing failure, and being able to step fully into his purpose and his greatness! No matter where you came from or how much of a slump you might be in, it’s time for you to THINK DIFFERENTLY! Michael went 688 days in between wins before he became an “overnight success.” It was all about his mental ability to overcome imposter syndrome, and embrace his past while FIGHTING for his future… for who he was destined to become! The strategies you’ll learn in this interview will help you to accept your God-given imperfections and break free from the jail of self-doubt, how to create a mental highlight reel, and prepare your mind to win your next BIG FIGHT! This is NOT just a SPORTS interview! It’s a master class on mental preparation, visualization and changing your mindset… I’m not exaggerating when I called a master class! Don’t miss Michael’s next BIG FIGHT. It’s the main event on PPV May 15th against Charles Oliveira.  

Anyone anywhere can make a difference and change your world… Whether you are someone who wants to make a difference in the world but has been too afraid to step out of the closet or you are someone who wants to take your life and the lives of others to the next level, you MUST watch/listen to this interview! It is not often that when you meet your heroes, they EXCEED your expectations. But that is exactly what John Maxwell has done! A man I have admired for many years turned close friend is back on The Ed Mylett Show for a 2nd time with even more mind-blowing content! John Maxwell is a MULTIPLE time bestselling author, writing over 100 books. He has trained High-Achieving Leaders in EVERY COUNTRY on earth and has dominated the business leadership industry, selling over 30 MILLION books throughout his lifetime. He had transformed individuals, communities, corporations, and countries all around the world and was named #1 leadership expert in the world by Inc. Magazine. It is my honor to have John back on the show. This interview is overflowing with REAL strategies that will help ANYONE, no matter what your circumstance, to change your world. You’ll learn the foundation to building a dream, influencing people, and becoming a powerful leader. Change is HARD! John offers real-world solutions that don’t ignore reality but rather teach you how to balance the REAL with the hope and OPTIMISM of what is possible. John says, “Most people accept their life instead of lead their life.” This interview will teach you how to find hope even in your darkest hour and how to build a community around you that will walk WITH you through the fire. We’re talking about changing lives! It is time to open your mind and truly transform your world.

Manage your mind… Control your mess! We all have a mess in our brains. How we are able to manage that mess is the difference between a healthy mind and body and a mind and body riddled with anxiety and depression. And there is no one better on the planet to explain brain science than Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. She’s a bestselling author, international speaker, and worldwide educator. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input and has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementia and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. In this interview, Dr. Leaf is breaking down the inner-workings of your mind in a way you’ve NEVER heard before. She is revealing the science behind how to recognize negative patterns and turn destructive thoughts into healthy thoughts that SERVE YOU! Whether you are a person of science, a person of faith, or somewhere in between, this interview will open your eyes to the TRUE POWER you have inside to control your mental AND give you practical steps on how to do it.

Your story can change lives! Amy Purdy is by far, one of the most inspirational people on the planet. She’s a 3x Paralympic Medalist, currently the most Medaled Paralympic snowboarders in the US, author, model, actress, soul-inspiring global motivational speaker, entrepreneur, Dancing With The Stars runner-up and so much more. Not to mention she has accomplished these amazing feats after having both legs amputated below the knee and undergoing a kidney transplant. How does someone who’s endured so much go on to achieve greatness? In this interview, you’ll get an inside look at Amy’s enduring spirit and her incredible journey as she shares how she overcame her most difficult struggles of the past to move on to embrace her future possibilities. You’ll find the REAL WORLD solution to how to find fulfillment beyond all odds, and how to find the courage to let go of the past and step faithfully into the next best version of yourself. We share the secret behind turning your dreams into a reality and how to turn the things you really WANT into the things you actually HAVE! No matter what you’ve gone through, Amy is proof that your story CAN make an impact on the entire world. It’s time to own it!  

Nobody ever won a Nobel prize hating what they did! David Rubenstein is a BILLIONAIRE businessman, author, show host, and has accomplished more things in his life so far than I could possibly mention! With a net worth of over $3 Billion, he’s the Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms, Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Duke University and the Smithsonian Institution.. just to name a few! I have admired David from afar for many many years and it is an absolute honor to have him on The Ed Mylett Show to share his knowledge with all of us. It’s hard to make money… but even harder to hold on to it! In this interview, David shares insider money management tips and shares his philosophy on how to build sustainable wealth, PLUS he’s revealing the most important thing you can do to hold to your money! We discuss the changing economy, forecast what you should expect in the immediate future, and share our predictions about the next recession. You’ll learn practical methods you can implement to become a great leader in times of crisis in your business, family, and your faith, how to use your potential to create personal happiness, AND David is sharing the top attributes that the greatest leaders of all time have in common. If you want to find financial success, become a great leader, learn how to gain influence, and overall make a HUGE impact on the world, you MUST watch this interview! Please SHARE the Podcast /YouTube channel With as many people as you possibly can. ⁣ ⁣⁣

Learn how to ELEVATE YOUR LIFE from one of the toughest men on the planet! Rich Diviney is an author, leadership expert, and former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer serving over 20 years as a Navy SEAL with more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. If you want the secrets to strengthening your mental fortitude and becoming an overall badass, THIS is the interview to watch. Life comes at us a million miles a minute so being able to adapt and perform under pressure can be the difference between success and failure, or for a Navy SEAL, life and death. In this interview, Rich is sharing training tactics on how to go from ordinary to performing like a Navy SEAL. You’ll learn how to train your brain to build resilience, and how to embrace and conquer FEAR. These are the same techniques SEALS uses to keep moving forward in the most fearful scenarios! Straight from the mouth of the Mann who selected and led the biggest group of badasses on the planet, you’ll learn what it takes to become a peak performer, build a dream team, and the number one requirement to building a strong team culture. Don’t miss out on this exclusive interview with one of the TOUGHEST men on the planet!  

Grow like NETFLIX - The Business MASTERCLASS! You may not know his name but I can guarantee you’ve used his platform… Marc Randolph is the co-founder and founding CEO of NETFLIX. With over 200 MILLION global subscribers and his company valued at over $250 BILLION, there is no one better to teach you how to GROW and SCALE your business. Marc is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor and has completely revolutionized the media industry. This interview is literally more like a business masterclass that you CAN’T afford to miss! Marc shares his insider tips on business, leadership, and life as an entrepreneur and shares his inspiring journey to finding success beyond his own comprehension. As an entrepreneur, you’ve inevitably faced rejection and people telling you how crazy your ideas are. And Marc is no different. When he began pitching NETFLIX, everyone said it would never work! Blockbuster even laughed him out of the boardroom! But in this interview, Marc shares how he turned rejection into a multi-billion dollar comeback, knocking Blockbuster out of the competition and changing the way the entire world experiences media. And this is not just about storytelling… Marc is giving away ACTIONABLE tips and sustainable strategies you can implement no matter what stage of business you are in. Marc shares the SECRET to creating a repeatable and scalable business model, how to deal with the “emotional load” of an entrepreneur, and how to find out if your business can be successful WITHOUT raising or borrowing money! PLUS Marc shares the #1 advantage small businesses have over the big guys AND how to take advantage of it. Entrepreneurship is a game of inches and we are giving you the cheat code on how to play the game to win… and it's absolutely FREE!  

“Champions aren’t made when the game is easy!” If inspiration was a person, Jamie would be it! Jamie Kern Lima started a makeup company in her living room and eventually sold it for over $1.2 BILLION! She’s on the Forbes Richest Self-Made Women's List and is an active investor in more than 15 companies. She’s a self-made BILLIONAIRE, champion of women, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and co-founder of IT Cosmetics! The number one quality that makes a successful entrepreneur is their ability to persevere in the face of rejection! You MUST develop a healthy relationship with this gut-wrenching experience. And Jamie will be the first one to tell you, “rejection is like serendipitous grace.” Down to her last $1k in the bank and over 3 years of ongoing rejection, Jamie leaned even harder into her calling. Even though others couldn’t perceive her vision, she remained steadfast and let her FAITH grow stronger than the rejection. In this interview, Jamie shares her INCREDIBLE story of how she turned her biggest setBACK into her biggest step UP, not letting external voices of doubt drown out her internal voice of knowing she was meant to do something great with her life. 99.9% of dreams die because of rejection. The gems Jamie and I share in this interview will prepare you for your next inevitable encounter with rejection and teach the tools you need to be able to lean into your insecurities, embrace your vulnerability and go from DOUBTING you are enough to KNOWING you are enough! Flaws and all, success is waiting for you!  

Every ending is the beginning of something great… First-round draft pick, 9 years in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Pro Bowler, and an amazing athlete I am so excited to have my friend, Eric Wood on The Ed Mylett Show! Not only is this man a peak performer, but he has also mastered the art of pivoting and found great success in life after football. Most collegiate and professional athletes have an extremely difficult time transitioning from life in the game to a life after sports because, by nature, we often define WHO we are by WHAT WE DO! And this is NOT THE CASE! And I’m sure some of you can relate to this. Over the last year, MANY of us have found ourselves in a position where we were forced to PIVOT. Whether we lost a loved one, lost a job, had to figure out homeschooling, working from home, had to shift your entire business model, or even shut down a business. While it may feel like your dreams are on hold or you feel cheated out of your dreams, this is a time to rely on your FAITH that God’s got your back! What do some of the most successful people in many areas have in common? Their ability to CONSTANTLY pivot, their ability to STACK GOOD HABITS, and their FAITH that things are happening for them and not to them. In this interview, Eric breaks down KEY STRATEGIES on how to shift your identity from being defined by what you do to being defined by WHO YOU ARE. We break down the key qualities and habits that all the GOATS practice on a daily basis that fuel them to greatness. AND you’ll learn how Eric was able to identify and use his natural gifts to pivot his life and find success after football. Whether you’re an athlete, a teacher, entrepreneur, parent, business person, or anything in between, you MUST learn this lesson of PIVOTING!

“My intention is to give others hope that life can still be amazing, no matter what we've gone through.”   Life After Trauma  - w/ Elizabeth Frazier   This is perhaps one of the most important interviews on one of the most important yet too often silenced, overlooked, ignored, and normalized crises in the world.   And it is happening in our own backyards. The US is the number 1 consumer of child trafficking in the world and the Super Bowl (just 11 days away) is historically the biggest trafficking event.   My courageous guest today has held a special place in my heart since the first time I heard her speak. And as much as I want to believe that her story is a rare occurrence, unfortunately, it is not.   Elizabeth Frazier is a sex trafficking survivor, hero, and inspiration for anyone who is struggling to cope with trauma or pain.   From being groomed for trafficking at just 4 years old and enduring over 20 years of abuse, Elizabeth did not let it destroy her. As a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker, she is STILL a believer that even through your worst experiences, everything in life happens FOR you and not TO you.   In this interview, Elizabeth shares her story, her journey to healing and warning signs that someone you know may be a victim of sex trafficking.   No matter what you are going through, this interview will teach you practical skills to no let trauma become your emotional home.   We can all relate to each other through our pain. You are not alone. You can come back from the darkest of places.   If you see or suspect someone is a victim of sex trafficking call the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1 (888) 373-7888 or Text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733.

Even when you feel like you are so far from your dreams, they are MUCH CLOSER than you think! Michelle Waterson AKA the Karate Hottie is an MMA and UFC Championship fighter. Formerly ranked the No. 1 women’s atomweight fighter IN THE WORLD, she’s honestly one of my FAVORITE athletes and I am honored to have her as my guest on The Ed Mylett Show! Picture this… Michelle went from being one of the ring card girls holding up the UFC cards between rounds to becoming a UFC SENSATION! And her journey has been very similar to the path many of you are facing right now. At one point she was lost…. She found herself in a “grey area” of her life. She was unclear about her purpose and seemed to just be aimlessly moving through life. But God works in mysterious ways and even when we can’t see the path in front of us… the things we experience in our lives are happening FOR us and not TO us! Little did Michelle know that her odd job as a ring card girl would lead to the biggest career breakthrough of her life! In this interview, Michelle gets REAL about her journey, the battle of balancing staying humble while embracing your own greatness, and how YOU can identify your own superpowers! This is an interview we can ALL relate to and be inspired by. We are all on a journey to become the next best version of ourselves and this interview will help you get there!  

“The majority of the success I’ve had has been on the back of pain” He’s an NFL Hall of Famer playing 16 seasons and one of the GREATEST safeties of all time! Now he spends his time teaching people how to improve their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is my pleasure to have Brian Dawkins as my guest on The Ed Mylett Show. As we get closer and closer to 2021, it is time to leave the old version of yourself behind and step into the enhanced 2021 vision of yourself with confidence! This interview will show you the blueprint to turning your pain, failures, and doubts into victory. Brian shares how his most difficult circumstances helped shape his mind and spirit to realize his greatest achievements. See, the things we go through in life are seasonal unless we TRAIN our minds to live in pain or unhappiness. The things we have gone through and may still be going through now are just a season. Brian’s story will give you the motivation and action plan you need to get through the harsh winters of your life AND be prepared to handle the next one. The possibilities for your life are endless. All you have to do is put in the work to make it come true. “If nothing was preventing you from becoming the best version of yourself and you knew you couldn’t fail at anything, how big would your dreams be?” Brian and I both believe that we are all blessed with natural gifts and when you are able to stop taking them for granted and USE them to help and serve others, you WILL reach your true potential regardless of the circumstance you find yourself in. If you want a better life in 2021, the blueprint is here…

THIS is what you've been waiting for! Daymond John turned $40 into a $6 BILLION fashion movement, FUBU. He’s s a 5-time bestselling author. He’s a shark investor on the 4-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank AND one of the greatest motivational and business speakers in the world. He’s also my respected colleague and friend and one of the GREATEST entrepreneurs of all time! The entrepreneur’s path to success isn’t always pretty and Daymond and I are the REAL DEAL. In this interview, we are pulling back the veil of glamor as Daymond shares the STRUGGLE and GRIND he went through to build his empire. From learning how to turn your flaws into your winning assets and building up self-confidence to the skill of creating your personal presence and learning the fine art of negotiation, This interview will leave you equipped to compete with the best of the best. AND Daymond is giving the inside scoop on the #1 invested product on Shark Tank history! He reveals the secrets behind a successful pitch and the diffidence between entrepreneurs who take advantage of great opportunities vs the ones who drown in it. EXPERIENCE is life’s greatest teacher and there is SO MUCH of it in this interview you can’t afford to miss it! Get in on these MILLION DOLLAR business lessons the will put you ahead of 99% of the game!

You Deserve MORE out of Life! Aubrey Marcus is an experimentalist, unconventional fitness junkie, successful entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, and human optimizer. With over 50 MILLION podcast downloads, it’s time to optimize your life with Aubrey Marcus! Aubrey and I get REAL about how he has challenged social norms and lived life on his own terms. He opens up about being in an open relationship and how polygamy challenged him to combat his own need for validation and supercharge his monogamous marriage with his wife today. We dive deep into the POWER of CHOICE and unlocking your FREEDOM to live life on your own terms. By practicing your awareness of choice and stop doing things because you “should” do them or because you “have to” do them, you’ll be able to do things because you WANT to do them and open up an entire new world of possibilities and freedom. The number one wish people make on their deathbed is - “I wish I would have let myself be happier.” This interview will give you the skills to start living happier NOW, before it’s too late. CLICK HERE to check out this interview on YouTube. CLICK HERE to follow me on Instagram for daily motivation! CLICK HERE to visit my website andsign up for my weekly newsletter!