The Liberation Mentor Podcast

After a long hiatus, Nic returns to share his recent journey and unveil his latest project - The Musashi Experience. Together with his friend Max Whittle, he explores the transformative power that breathwork and Japanese culture have had on their lives. The discussion delves into how breath serves as a barometer for one's overall wellbeing and ways to harness this awareness for personal growth. Max shares insights from his two decades of living in Japan, complemented by Nic's experiences during his visits to the country.   https://musashiexperience.com

At age fifty-seven, Neil was depressed, anxious, and fearful. He felt trapped … there was no way out. Searching desperately for a sliver of hope, a reason to keep going, he found a Higher Road. More accurately, it found him—and as he traveled that road, he discovered a seven-step process that transformed his life.

Jeffrey Maddof is an powerful fusion of artist and business person. He is the author of “Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas” and has had success in the worlds of fashion design and and advertising. He's also a great example of what creative collaboration can achieve. Jeffrey shares how the things that we go through in our formative years make us who we are and why Investing in relationships is the ultimate currency.  

Chinese medicine and acupuncture have an almost 8000 year unbroken lineage, and millions of people in the modern world swear by their efficacy. Chinese medicine specialists Ashley Smith and Anna Galle join Nic for a conversation about many different aspects of health. Topics covered include the effect of the environment on wellbeing and genetic expression, adjusting your lifestyle according to the seasons, the obesity problem in America and much more!

Dating coach Mark Sing believes is committed to helping men rediscover their masculine instincts. In this conversation Nic challenges Mark on the efficacy of engineered social skills and the effectiveness of neurolinguistic programming. The discussion also covers the topics of emotional control, stoicism and dealing with the challenges of life.    

Among the luminaries tasked with the evolution of humanity there are teachers, leaders and visionaries. Rocco Jarman is a unique, once-in-a-generation combination of all three and his is a wisdom whose time has come. This man has taught me so much about love and life is someone who I truly appreciate learning from. I always find the conversations I have with him challenging and stimulating and this one was no exception. In it we discuss why almost everything sucks on social media, the benefits of authenticity and why the traditional wisdom that's currently being recycled and espoused might not be accurate.   Check out Rocco's Mojo Dojo website: https://mymojodojolife.com    

What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?" During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali. Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial freedom and success beyond his wildest dreams in a very short time. Since then, he has dedicated his life to teaching others this arcane wisdom and how to apply it to lead prosperous and magical lives.

Fellow jiu jitsu master, author and philosopher Chris Matakas joins nic for a deep and enjoyable conversation on the nature of presence, letting go and the Game of Life.

It has been said that everyone has at least one good book in them. Many of us have dreamed of writing a book but are overwhelmed at the thought of everything that goes into both the creative and logistical processes involved.   Chandler Bolt went from a school drop-out to published author and now teaches others how they can quickly and simply get their books onto shelves.   Whether you're wanting to condense your expertise and life-experience into a how-to manual or write your memoirs as a passion project, Chandler's insights can make the process easier.   https://coachnicg.com/authoring-your-impact-chandler-bolt/   You'll Learn: How a $15 book can be as life-changing as a mentor Why books are more important than ever in our modern age How to choose which of your ideas is best for the theme of your first book Why becoming a published author is like a key that opens the door to many opportunities     Quotes:   “If you feel like the book that you have, or the product that you have, will positively impact people's lives, then it is your moral obligation to tell them about it.” – Chandler Bolt     “So I think you can ethically market something that you believe in, and you can passionately do it.” – Chandler Bolt     “The time is never going to be right, you're going to have to get started before you're ready.” – Chandler Bolt     ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Sex is arguably one of the most enjoyable aspects of the human experience and yet it's one of the least understood and most unconsciously performed parts of most people's lives.   Tantra expert and author of ‘The Heart of Tantric Sex' Diana Richardson has devoted her life to teaching others how to make sex more enjoyable and more fulfilling.   In this episode she explains the stark difference between unconscious and conscious approaches to sexual experience and shares some practical steps for immediately improving the quality of your sex life.   https://coachnicg.com/the-heart-of-tantric-sex-diana-richardson/   You'll Learn: How changing your relationship to sex can create more flow and ease in your life How impressions from both our childhood and society can have unconscious effects on our sex lives Why orgasms are actually counter-productive to the best sexual experience A new perspective on the relationship between love and sex     Quotes:   “Nothing is wrong with movement, but it's generally speaking as fast as possible, backwards and forwards, trying to raise the level of excitement. So it's all very sensation based.” – Diana Richardson   “So the basic story is to come to the present and more in your body, instead of being much into thought.” .” – Diana Richardson   “if we all made love as a humanity in a more sensitive, delicate, aware way, we would actually be living in a different world.” – Diana Richardson   “Through conscious sex, through being more aware through being natural, and less ego, so actually, sex, in and of itself is one of the biggest doorways to ecstatic experiences.” – Diana Richardson       ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Love him or hate him, there are few more authentic men alive than Joey Diaz.   Joey is somebody who had every excuse to not succeed and yet he beat all the odds.    Find out how this amazing human went from immigrant, orphan, felon and drug addict to successful comedian, actor and family man.  https://coachnicg.com/started-at-the-bottom-joey-diaz/   You'll Learn: How Joey was able to reboot his life at 42 What it takes to overcome the habit of quitting Why loyalty is Joey's most valued trait in a person How taking up Jiu Jitsu in your 50's can change your life Joey's definition of what it means to be a man     Quotes:   “I want you to have a better life. Go for it. Stop making excuses.” - Joey Diaz   “It's not where you start is where you finish” - Joey Diaz   “For other things, you know, and emotional support is big. I want to know that. I'm good.” - Joey Diaz   “There's so many components to being a man. Never mind being a good man. Just being a man. There's so many components to it. That's why it's difficult because there's so many pieces was so confused of what being a man is being a man is giving me a family comfort, giving your friends comfort.” - Joey Diaz     ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Dr. Will Samson believes that ‘you can't succeed alone but you can thrive together'. Will had a seemingly perfect life which he subsequently ‘burned down' through substance abuse.    After losing his career and family, Will went on a journey of self-discovery to understand why he had sabotaged himself and how he could help others avoid doing the same.   In this episode Will discusses the insights he found and systems he created on his climb back towards wholeness and success.   https://coachnicg.com/investing-emotional-capital-will-samson/   You'll Learn: Emotional Capital - what it means to invest in another human being. How to be fully yourself and self-authoring your life Why unresolved childhood trauma will torpedo your dreams How Will overcame dyslexia and ADHD to earn his PHD The importance of having a team that is invested in you     Quotes:   “I think it's so easy, especially for men, we get caught up in this narrative of what we should be the story of what we think we're supposed to be. And it's not until we can really shake that loose and begin to say, Okay, who am I? What's my purpose? What am I supposed to be that we can begin to live into our authentic self?” – Will Samson     “Investing love and belief in others until they can create it for themselves.” - Will Samson   “The reality is that we live in this network of interdependence. It just the way we think about it, it doesn't always match our narrative to believe that we succeed together.” - Will Samson   “If you want more of what you got, then keep doing what you're doing. If you want something different, you have to do something differently as well.” - Will Samson   ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Alcohol is simultaneously one of society's most destructive and tolerated drugs. Most of us never stop to ask why that is.   After a long battle with alcohol, Shane Ramer found the strength to get sober and in doing so had an awakening. He has now devoted his life to helping others overcome this most pervasive of addictions and regain control of their lives.   https://coachnicg.com/that-sober-guy-shane-ramer/   You'll Learn:   How Shane overcame his addiction How childhood traumas can cause addictions The necessary mindset for beating alcoholism Role of familial relationships in addiction How to be of service to others   Quotes:   “It's been this journey of like, learning and growing and trying new things and screwing things up and then fixing them and then making you know another mistake and then figuring out why did I do that. Okay, well, I did this well, and it's just I really do love my life, man. I'm a blessed dude.” - Shane Ramer     “if we remember that everybody is in their own minds trying most of the time trying to do the best they can. And if we, if we can take that to heart and understand it, even if we disagree with it, or we don't think it's right, or whatever” - Shane Ramer   “if you can't forgive yourself, how are you supposed to forgive other people?” - Shane Ramer     “Surrender to it, maybe give it up, give it up, you know, just let go. Once I let go, and I finally asked for some help, and just said, God, I can't do this anymore. I need some help. Man, I remember that moment. And it felt like the weight of the world was lifted off of my shoulders.” - Shane Ramer     ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

How do you perceive failure? Andrew Thorp King provides a new way of looking at failure that allows us to respond in healthier ways to the challenges of business, relationships and life.   https://coachnicg.com/failing-up-andrew-thorp-king/   You'll Learn:   Entrepreneurialism and failure The Wisdom of Punk Rock Non-attachment and authenticity Fulfillment, redundancy and reinvention How failure ‘purifies'   Quotes:   “if you're letting the spiritual lead the physical, you're going to have that peace, you're going to have that clarity.” - Andrew Thorp King   “Faith guidance, whatever it is that really kind of, you know, allows you to withstand whatever comes your way.” - Andrew Thorp King   “You know, what failures you've had. It's like, it's just that, you know, it's, it's the flames just burning, you know, it's like the Phoenix needs to burn to emerge, you know, sure.” - Andrew Thorp King   “There's this emptiness, there's hunger, there's, there's lack of meaning in their life, because they didn't learn how to marry money with meaning necessarily, they got the money thing, right. And now they have the time, and they have the money, but they don't really know what to do to have that meaning in their life.” - Andrew Thorp King     ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider, co-hosts of Men Talking Mindfulness join Nic to discuss how mindfulness has impacted their lives.   They share how to develop a consistent mindfulness and explain how it can help you physically, emotionally and mentally.   https://coachnicg.com/men-talking-mindfulness-jon-macaskill-will-schneider/   You'll Learn:   The meaning of ‘Mindfulness' What Navy Seal training does to the mind Why men struggle to live holistically and in harmony   Quotes:   “If I am being happy, and generous and kind and peaceful, and I work with those qualities of being and doing my life, like doing things that I enjoy, hopefully. And then all of a sudden, you receive all the benefits from that essence of being.” - Will Schneider   “Mindfulness is a way of living, presently, all the time. And when you notice that your mind has wandered off to some other time or some other space, just bringing it back. So it's basically, in a sense, living in a meditation kind of bring yourself back over and over and over.” - Jon Macaskill   ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Kashi Azad is an instructor of Persian Yoga, an ancient method of strength and conditioning and powerful tool for improving mental and physical health.   In this episode Kashi teaches us the history and philosophy of this unique system. He details how it has been used to develop warriors for hundreds of years and explains how it is now being introduced to health and fitness enthusiasts as a complementary alternative to their exercise regime.     https://coachnicg.com/man-of-power-kashi-azad/   You'll Learn:   The History of Persian Yoga The 7 Arts of Persian Yoga Benefits of Persian Yoga How to start your practice of Persian Yoga   Quotes:   “It's kind of new, but it's very ancient, you know, and it's very ancient. And it's registered and recognized as the world's oldest living martial arts strength conditioning system, or art of strength that exists on the planet today, you know, and that's, like, very significant, because if it doesn't produce results, and it's not effective, it won't be wouldn't exist,” – Kashi Azad referring to Persian Yoga   “Seeking this strength, or cultivating and developing strength is the means to attaining self-actualization, self-Realization and self-knowledge and becoming the great our greatest mantra is like, to become who you really are, to become who you are.” – Kashi Azad   “I do believe that a big part of that attainment or that your path towards that becoming that lion that is to stay true and honest and maintain your integrity and give back to the community where it comes from” - Kashi Azad   ***   We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.   Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.   *** Get a copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

This is a very special milestone in the history of the podcast, we're having our first female guest on the show. Now, just one caveat, she is appearing with her husband, so baby steps for us.  Today, we have Benjamin and Azrya Bequer, authors of BEQOMING: Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted. I experienced an amazing conversation with them as they come from two very different worlds. Benjamin is a businessman while Azrya is an artist. However, they found harmony in being with each other and together. So join us as they recount how they unlocked the path towards becoming unfuckwithable.  https://coachnicg.com/twin-flames--benjamin-and-azrya-bequer/   You'll Learn:   How to be unf*ckwithable   Why would you want to go outside your comfort zone  How being unfuckwithable improves your relationship with others      Quotes:  “Becoming unf*ckwithable is at its core, a willingness to sit in discomfort all the time relentlessly. It's one thing to sit in discomfort once in a while it's another to live a life of relentlessly sitting in any discomfort that comes up.” - Benjamin Bequer    “When you have two people who choose to believe and embody that no matter what is coming up, it's always serving a greater purpose, even if it's deeply painful and uncomfortable, then that's the recipe for a really healthy blossoming relationship over a long period of time. Because no matter what shows up, you have to accept the gift in it, somewhere somehow you might not see it right away. It might take time, but we always come full circle and see the gift.” - Azrya Bequer    “We'd like to say, ‘to die into it,' because it's really, to lean into it is to allow for a death to happen so that you can emerge on the other side of it. And every initiation is preceded by a death. And so, these initiations we go on in life, require us to let some part of us die. And I think that part of the work that we do is getting really comfortable with that death process.” - Benjamin Bequer    ***  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.  Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.    ***    Get a free copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'     https://coachnicg.com/book 

Former US Army Ranger Johnny Elsasser talks about how he found new purpose after serving 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before transitioning back to civilian life.  https://coachnicg.com/at-ease-soldier-johnny-elsasser/ You'll Learn:   How ‘tactical pausing' can help us become aligned with who we truly are    How ‘speed, surprise, and violence of action' can help us achieve our goals  Why we need to let go of our identities in order to move forward  Quotes:  “But at the end of the day, I had to look at my life saying, ‘I have one shot at this. And if I'm unhappy right now, is this going to get any better? We've been trying. Is it going to get any better?' And if not, then I needed to challenge myself to step up and say the real things that needed to be said and go from there.” – Johnny Elsasser  Is this coming from a place of alignment? Or is this coming from a place of emotional response? And if I truly assess that, is it going to put me in the direction that I want to be in, whether it's a yes or no. And honoring yourself, that's what it gives you. It ensures that you honor your integrity and your authenticity. – Johnny Elsasser  “And so you got to have things called speed, surprise, and violence action. If you have two of those three things, you will dominate almost any situation you're in.” - Johnny Elsasser  ***  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.  Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  ***    Get a free copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'     https://coachnicg.com/book 

In this episode, Andy Schmookler, award-winning author of The Parable of the Tribes, radio talk show host, and former nominee for Congress, joins us for a discussion on the nature of the forces that threaten to destroy humankind.   https://coachnicg.com/the-parable-of-the-tribes-andy-schmookler/ You'll Learn:   How the ugliness we see in society today is not inherent in human nature   What the ‘sacred space of lovers' means in romantic relationships  What really leads to fulfillment in a man's life  Quotes:  “I think the biggest problem we have in the world is that people don't understand the nature of the forces that need to be overcome for people to get the choice of what kind of world we're going to have as a species.” – Andy Schmookler  “Find people who are worth getting advice from and get it. You don't have to follow it. Listen to wise people, the wisest you can find for any given purpose. These people could be a teacher, lawyer, therapist, or people of all sorts. Also—don't beat yourself up for things you don't have. As long as you test your limits and work hard enough, embrace who you are!  - Andy Schmookler  “Because the open heart does not put whole cities to the sword, or enslave other people.” - Andy Schmookler  ***  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.  Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  *** Get a free copy of Nic's book 'Aligned, The Modern Man's Guide to Health, Wealth & Freedom'   https://coachnicg.com/book

Although living a stable and successful life entrenched in corporate America, Dean Inniss instinctively felt a calling towards more freedom and a greater sense of control over his destiny.  Despite anxiety over the lack of stability inherent in self-employment, Dean found the courage and discipline required to overcome his fears and create entrepreneurial success.  Dean describes how building a company on the foundations of faith, family, fitness, and finance is the recipe for success and personal freedom.  https://coachnicg.com/how-to-live-your-best-life-now-dean-innis/ ***  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Youtube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.  Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.   

It's almost impossible to live life to the fullest if you don't understand your greater purpose.  In this episode, Ken Kladouris explains how tapping into the stillness we all have within can lead to success, fulfillment and a life worth living.   The full episode show notes are all available at:    https://coachnicg.com/clarity-through-stillness-ken-kladouris ***  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Youtube, and follow him on Instagram.   You can also catch fresh episodes weekly when you subscribe to the show.  Listen to The Nicholas Gregoriades Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. 

In this episode, renowned entrepreneur Johnny Sirpilla explains the inspiration behind his best-selling book, Life is Hard but I'll Be OK, including how he and his wife overcame the loss three of their children.  Born into a wonderful family, Johnny considers himself blessed to have had an excellent start in life. But nothing could have prepared him for the greatest loss of his life – the death of his first three children on the day they were born.  Life can be tragic and present you with unimaginable scenarios, but you have the power to move past them. Pain is inevitable, but if we make it purposeful and learn from it, it can help not only ourselves but also the people in our lives.    Johnny believes the key to his extraordinary business and life success is that he finds purpose in what he does. Work can be fun if we realize its purpose and how that purpose impacts things that are beyond ourselves. Johnny believes that our work and personal lives are intrinsically linked and that who we are at work is merely a reflection of who we really are as an individual.   Johnny also details his unique approach to leadership and the handling conflicts in the workplace, which is based on facing reality, honesty, and respect.   To learn more about Johnny and his story of resilience and hope, get a copy of his book on Amazon. The full episode show notes are all available at:   https://coachnicg.com/life-is-hard-but-youll-be-ok-johnny-sirpilla/ 

‘Southie' Jack Maxwell shares his journey as kid from South Boston kid growing up without a  father figure in a bad neighborhood to host of the successful show Booze Traveler, his battle against cancer, and how he's grateful to be alive after everything he's been through. From an early age life has never been easy for Jack. He clearly remembers the day his drug-dependent father chose his addiction over him. Fortunately, with the help of his wonderful mother and grandmother, he managed to break the cycle and grew up to be a happy and well-adjusted human. Jack created the opportunity to lead the fascinating show Booze Traveller, where he visited over 50 countries to learn about their people, culture, and stories “through the lens of a cocktail glass.” It was through the show that he got to meet people that taught him that alcohol is more than just a relaxing end to the day; it's a ritual that can form an integral part of a community, a culture, and its people. He was also delighted to find certain commonalities among people everywhere—their ability to have fun, to love, and to tell great stories despite the language and other cultural barriers. Unfortunately, the show ended because Jack was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although he went through several painful treatments, he's now cancer-free and immensely grateful that he's still here. Jack believes that we are here not only to search for our own happiness but also to make others' experiences better. And if everybody feels the same way we can create a better world for everyone. The full episode show notes are all available at: https://coachnicg.com/distilling-the-spirit-jack-maxwell/

Today, we're glad to have Brad Yates on the show. Brad is an expert in emotional freedom technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping. EFT is a protocol I can personally attest to.   Brad was a trained, practicing hypnotherapist with an acting job (Days of Our Lives!) on the side. Brad's wife, on the other hand, was a director of a program for homeless men and women. Having a real-life superhero for a wife, Brad felt like he was called to do more. And that was when he stumbled across personal development, which eventually led him to EFT.   EFT, a process that involves tapping different acupuncture meridians, is believed to address many different issues. After incorporating EFT to his hypnotherapy sessions, Brad found himself losing patients because of the permanent healing EFT provides. Brad thinks that tapping to meridian points sends calming signals to the nervous system, which causes relief.   EFT has no approved therapeutic claims. But does this mean it's not real? No. In fact, an Australian psychology professor did a chemical study where brain scans showed that an abnormal brain activity was normalized after the subject underwent tapping. There are also other researchers that back up the authenticity of tapping.   Many people are still skeptic about EFT, but it's definitely worth a shot given the scientific evidences. Some may argue that Brad doesn't even have a medical license. But how do we explain that he's able to make people better?   Today's Guest: Brad Yates   For over 20 years, Brad has been helping people tap through their blocks and into the best version of themselves.   Many people have dreams of success and peace that seem just slightly out of reach, blocked by fears, anxieties, or resistance to moving forward or past barriers. The reality is that everyone is capable of living incredible lives, and often we're the only thing standing in our way.   Tapping is a very effective method of physically resetting the body's fear response by tapping on energy meridians throughout the body while talking through and resolving emotional resistance or trauma.   Brad tries to take an empathetic and grounded approach to helping people release their blocks through tapping, because he doesn't believe that personal development needs to be punishing or tedious.   You'll Learn:   Emotional freedom technique and how it works Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy The Fourth Wave of Psychology   Resources:   Watch Brad Yates on YouTube Visit Brad Yates website

John Patrick (JP) Morgan is a philosopher and master coach. He helps entrepreneurs achieve free, loving and a powerful lives.   JP has worn many hats, including mathematician, physicist and serial entrepreneur.   In this episode, JP shares his ‘creating' techniques and how he uses them to help people evolve and perform at their best.   Talking Points: The power of words and why you should choose them carefully How to embrace life as a ‘creator' Proven strategies for effective communication Why love and kindness are essential traits for enduring success     Quotes: “The essence of great communication is really authenticate powerful connection.”   “It doesn't matter if I was wrong 5 seconds ago, because now is the only thing that I've got, and I'm gonna do the right thing.”   “Not only does our speaking create our being, but our speaking creates the being of others too.”   Find out more about JP Morgan at: https://jpmorganjr.com/

Steve Cesari has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years and has helped numerous high achievers attain their most desired goals.   His experiences of both massive successes and crushing failures both in business and his personal life given him balanced perspectives which help others maximize what they do at home, at work and in their communities.   In this episode Steve shares some of his career-defining stories, his views on business, marriage and much more.   Talking Points:   The unique challenges of men in the modern world Steve's ‘5 F's Model' for health and happiness The keys to a successful marriage Being nominated by Inc Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Year How to handle communication barriers with partners   Quotes:   “The higher we achieve success, the more isolated we become.”   “Not right, Not wrong, Just different.   “You can get up, and get moving.”   Find out more about Steve Cesari at: https://stevecesari.com/

Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. An award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator, his calling is to serve humanity through conflict resolution and the understanding of human communication.   In this episode Doug shares effective strategies for recognizing and labeling emotions and using those insights to make the people you interact with feel heard and appreciated.   Talking Points:   How Doug overcame an en extremely difficult childhood including being born nearly blind The vocation of peacemaker and what it entails How our emotional regulation affects our wellbeing The difference between emotional intelligence and emotional competence How to read the emotions of others     Quotes:   “When you learn how to serve others in a meaningful way, that's when your life really changes and becomes happy.” “You can teach people to become emotionally aware faster, by teaching them how to read other people's emotions.” “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”   Find out more about Doug Noll at: https://dougnoll.co/ng

Eliot Popkin is the author of "Circle: Letters to my Younger Self" which details his journey of self-discovery, personal growth and forgiveness.   In this podcast Eliot explains how we can re-write our ‘stories' and as a result achieve more abundance and happiness in life.   Talking Points:   The benefit of writing letters to your younger self Saying “No” to mediocrity Breaking free and welcoming more freedom   Quotes:   “Life is too precious for you to be a victim”   “The moments you shared with your mom are priceless treasures”   “If I wanted to make a change in my life, I had to look very carefully who am I talking to, how am I talking about myself and other people, and how am I treating myself.”     Find out more about Elliot Popkin an his Book at:   https://eliotpopkin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eliotpopkin/ https://www.facebook.com/EliotPopkinMusic/

Rich Lewis who is a speaker, coach and author of the book Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.   In this episode, Rich teaches us on how to use 'Centering Prayer' and contemplative practices as access points which allow us to experience God's presence in our lives.   Talking Points: What is Centering Prayer? How Centering Prayer can change your life. The Difference between Centering Prayer and regular practices How to find your True Self How to begin the Practice of Centering Prayer   Quotes: “Centering prayer has healed me, transformed me, and allows me to continuously living as my true self.”   “Being present can pretty much solve any problem.”   Find out more about Rich Lewis and his Book at: www.silenceteaches.com http://www.instagram.com/rich_lewis3

Anthony Wall is the founder of Noēsis, a worldwide network with the mission of understanding the evolutionary causes of the human condition in order to ensure our survival as a species to enable human survival into a sustainable future.   In this conversation Anthony shares his theories on why humanity has reached the brink of extinction and what he believes can save us.   Talking Points:   Why the end of the human race is inevitable The real-world results of Noēsis Evolutionary influences on the current human condition How technology could help us avert ecological disaster     Quotes:   “There were no lesser beings, there were only necessary beings.”   “Extinction is a norm, survival is the exception.”   “The world's been ending since the world began.”     Find out more about Anthony and the Noēsis project at: https://noesisproject.com/

Kenneth Earl is a retired Navy Master Chief Cryptologist who served 21 years in the Navy. He is a cybersecurity strategist with extensive federal government and military experience. Kenneth is also the author of ‘Illegitimate Sun: How a Naval Cryptologist Cracked the Code of Life Lessons' which tells his humble beginnings as a person of color in the Deep South to a career in international espionage. In this episode, Kenneth shares his inspiring story and several life lessons you can use to overcome challenges and live your dreams.   Talking Points: Cryptology and its importance in modern warfare How his mother inspired him to achieve his greatest potential in life. Life in the covert departments of the military Why buying a house isn't always the best financial decision   Quotes: “No matter what you do in life, no one can beat you at being you.” “When you think about the past, that brings depression. When you think about the future, it brings anxiety. When you think about the present, that's where your freedom is.” “The unexamined life is not worth living”   Find out more about Kenneth Earl: www.illegitimate-sun.com

In this special episode Nic is interviewed by his close friend Rocco Jarman from the Eyes Wide Open Life podcast. Rocco and Nic share a deep discussion about their personal philosophies on what creates a life that one can be proud of. Talking Points: - The core difference between 'work' and a 'job'. - The true cost of leadership - Unhealthy vs healthy self-esteem - Vibration and frequency and how they affect the way we move through the world Quotes: “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." "Everything is Energy." "I lived most of my life as a very afraid person."   Listen to more episodes of the Eyes Wide Open Life podcast at the link below: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/podcast

Rich Curtis is a speaker, trainer and an author. He spent over a decade as a raft and mountain guide before pivoting to become a successful real estate entrepreneur.   He now spends time guiding CEO's, Entrepreneurs, and adventurers through their lives biggest challenges.   Rich discussed the idea behind his book “Change Your Story Change Your Life” and how it can guide you to become a better version of yourself.   Talking Points: What inspired Rich to write “Change Your Story Change Your Life” Identifying and overcoming your negative stories Habits that create the optimum neuro-chemical environment for happiness   Quotes: “Live a good honest life, so that when you're old, you can look back on it and enjoy it a second time.” “We all have the power to change our story”   Find out more about Rich Curtis: www.richcurtis.com

Jerry Fu has devoted his life to helping professionals create better relationships in their careers and personal lives. Growing up in an asian culture gave Jerry Fu a unique perspective on interpersonal communication and how powerfully it affects us. In this episode Jerry shares effective strategies which will help you better handle both external and internal conflicts as well as relate to others in healthier ways.   Talking Points:   Why Jerry became a conflict-resolution coach How Asians deal with conflict The ‘Honor/Shame' culture of Asia Tips on how resolve long-term conflict Overcoming a failure mindset   Quotes:   “Just be honest with yourself, sometimes you need a little help”   “What you say no to is just as important as what you say yes to”   Find out more about Jerry Fu: https://www.adaptingleaders.com/

Nima Khalillian is an entrepreneur, author and nomad. His book “The Art of Interpretation: A Guide to Remembering Rules of Reality” has helped people to reshape their realities and live lives of freedom. In today's episode, Nima shares his inspiration for the book and how he overcame fear, anxiety and depression and through travel and soul-searching.   Talking Points:   Life as a Digital Nomad Keys to overcoming depression How his experience with Wim Hof Method changed his life. What it's like to spend time in a ‘Supermax' prison The Art of Interpretation and why he wrote a book on the subject   Quotes:   “This whole world is our playground, the soon that people realize that, there is no necessity to be any particular kind of way.”   “Open yourself up to your own internal, infinite abundance of expression.”   Find out more about Nima Khalillian: https://www.nimasinterpretation.com/

Max Whittle is the founder of Enactivate, a company that provides practical tools that allow people to understand how to balance their nervous systems.   Max studied Biological Sciences specializing in Neurobiology and spent 18 years exploring Zen and meditation before moving to Japan where he was deeply influenced by the culture.   In this episode Max shares how intense emotional experiences and a lifetime of searching led to the creation of his unique, breath-work based approach to balancing the mind and body.   Talking Points:   The nervous system and how to tap into it to affect change in your life The importance of breathing exercises and meditation Awareness and the importance of using it properly How to put your focus on your nervous system   Quotes:   “The first place that you can start is to put your focus or concentrate your awareness on whoever you are with” “It's the same way with people, if you are not at the same frequency, it doesn't matter how hard you try, it ain't gonna work.”   Find out more about Max: https://www.enactivate.net/

Mike Cernovich is a well-known social media personality and author of the international best-seller Gorilla Mindset. His work has helped people improve their health, develop deeper relationships, and take control of their thoughts and emotions.   In today's show Mike and Nic discuss their most significant recent life experiences and how despite setbacks they both continue to move forward and continue transforming themselves into better people.   Talking Points:   Mike and Nic Talks About Divorce Lessons about Relationships Controlling your emotions Mike shared his challenges in using plant medicine   Quotes:   “You can have it all, but it takes a huge amount of self reflection, and thought and constant adjustment, and refinement, questioning and studying, and trial and error and failure to get to the point you have it all.”   “Balancing gratitude, everything that you have, everything that you have accomplished with aspiration, with wanting more, with wanting to keep moving forward.”   “It's okay to desire, it's okay to not achieve your dreams, it's okay to have a little bit of suffering.”   “No man can step into the same river twice, because the river is always changing and always flowing, it's never the same river.”   Follow Mike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cernovich

Steven Hoffman aka Captain Hoff is the CEO of Founders Space which was ranked the number one incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine.   Steven is also a serial entrepreneur, venture investor, author of several best-selling books including Surviving a Startup, Make Elephants Fly and The Five Forces.   In this episode Steven shares his success and challenges in building his business and how he has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs emotionally in handling their own businesses.   Talking Points:   Why your life is just a story How he bluffed his way into becoming a Hollywood Executive Steven's best advice for new entrepreneurs The 3 biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make   Quotes:   “You are not doing what you should be doing, the minute you realize that, you need to re-evaluate your life.”   “Trying harder is not always the answer.”   “If you wanna create something great, it's not gonna be from a well spring within you.”   Find out more about Steven Hoffman: https://www.foundersspace.com/

Dr. Obom Bowen is a decorated United States Marine who received the Purple Heart as an Infantry Commander for his service and wounds sustained in combat. He is now most highly respected educators in the world today.   In today's episode, Dr. Obom Bowen shares with us how he overcame PTSD to become a successful author, educator and entrepreneur. He also shares some tips which will allow you to overcome your psychological barriers and bring your best work to the world.   Talking Points: How he received his Purple Heart Medal The inspiration behind the Underdog Millionaire project. Overcoming plateaus in life and business Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs   Quotes:   “We have a specific belief which is linked to a specific actions, those steps repeated overtime creates certain habits, behavioral patterns.” “I'm not a problem solver, I'm a solution person.” “Never doubt yourself!” “You can't really live tomorrow unless you maximize today.”   Find out more about Dr Obom Bowen: www.theobmastermind.com www.todayisthedaybook.com

Stuart Cooper is a jiu jitsu black belt and filmmaker known for his inspiring short films about martial artists. He traveled the world living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle for more than 10 years before settling in Vancouver. In this episode Stuart shares how he overcome opiate addiction with the help of psychedelics and in particular, Iboga. He also explains his challenges during addiction and give advice to others in the same situation.   Talking Points: Ibogaine's importance, benefits and how it played a role in Stuart's life. His Addictions and Obsessions His Purpose in Life   Quotes: “Whenever you are obsessed to something negative, in the past and the future, you are not in the moment and truly not living.” “We all have smaller addictions that manifest in our lives that we are sometimes unaware of.”   Find out more about Stuart Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms/ https://www.youtube.com/stuartcooperfilms https://www.facebook.com/stuartcooperfilms

Using the principles learned over 25 years of martial arts experience allows me to help successful men reclaim parts of themselves they might have lost during their climb to the top.   I help men adopt potent new mindsets, improve their physical and emotional health and overcome their self-imposed limitations.   We live in a world in which there are more opportunities available to us than at anytime in history. There are no excuses for not leading an exceptional life filled with adventure, success and fulfillment.   At the core of the my work is my ability to help my clients see new possibilities for themselves.   There is nothing more rewarding for me than seeing a client's face as he realizes one of his life-long limitations is beginning to dissolve.   Working with me is not always easy. I am not a regular coach that is here to motivate you with pep talks. I will call you out on your bullshit. I'm here to guide you to your best self. And sometimes that means showing you where you're not being authentic, or asking you to look at things you don't want to face.   My credentials don't come from a course. I don't have coaching diplomas, nor will I ever have any. My skills and what I offer cannot be placed in a box.   The wisdom I share with my clients was earned from a dedication to courage and authenticity as well as a lifetime of searching and experimentation.   Every one of my clients is unique and each of them requires something different, so there is no set plan for the work we do - everything is tailored to the individual.   I'm here to help you master your relationships with women, your family, your body, your work and most importantly, your Self.   Dr. Doug Brackmann, A dual PhD and renowned psychologist specializes in helping highly driven individuals take back control of their lives. Through dedication to his craft he has developed an unparalleled expertise at the nexus point of mindfulness, self-psychology theory, and neuroscience.   He is also the author of 'DRIVEN: Understanding and Harnessing Your Genetic Gifts'.   In this episode Dr. Brackmann explains how your genetics influence your mind and how you can harness your own unique makeup to help you reach your highest potential.   Talking Points:   Inherent Psychological Traits How the Brain Works Components of Meditation   Quotes:   “There is a collective unconscious which we are all connected to in a way we can't see”   “Every human being, there is 8 billion central nervous systems, we are all completely unique”   “When you label someone or yourself, you automatically limit or place a limitation on that person or yourself.”   Find out more about Dr Doug Brackmann: https://www.drdougbrackmann.com/

Chatri Sityodtong is a self-made entrepreneur and a martial artist from Thailand who is best known as the founder and CEO of ONE Championship. In this episode Chatri shares details from his amazing life story including his journey from poverty to massive business success. Chatri also discusses his passion for martial arts and how he believes they can help people mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.   Talking Points: How poverty taught him to work hard in life Thai Culture The Journey of a Martial Artist How your passions can help you achieve your goals   Quotes: “We've all got trials and tribulations but we've all got things that we can be grateful for and blessings and the more you look at them, the more we focus on them, the more they grow.”   “Friendships born in the mats are more real than anything”   “Listen to your passions, your dreams, the things that ignite your soul and hold on to those things   Find out more about Chatri Sityodtong: https://chatrisityodtong.com/

Shame is the ultimate form of self-limitation. It holds you back in ways you can't even imagine and takes the shine off your soul. The only way you'll ever become the person you were born to be is if you confront the sources of shame in your life. In this episode Nic shares his deepest source of shame with previous guest and men's coach David Jurasek. "Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough." - Brene Brown “if you want to enjoy the rewards of being loved, you also have to submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known.” - Tim Kreider

Ever wonder why despite your most valiant efforts you never quite achieve what you set out to accomplish? In this episode therapist David Jurasek talks about the ‘5 Saboteurs' that hold men back and stop them from achieving success and fulfillment in their lives. He also explains how these saboteurs can be converted to allies and actually facilitate personal growth and achievement.   Talking Points How to recognize your own saboteurs How to transform your saboteurs into your allies Living a more fulfilling life Growing important relationships in your community   Quotes: “ You are more resilient than you think, you don't have to collapse” “ Fear is not Danger” “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.”   Find out more about David Jurasek: https://www.powerfulandloving.com/

In the modern age the word 'enlightenment' is overused. Several claim to have found it, but upon closer scrutiny of their actions and philosophies, are proven to be deluded or fraudulent. In exceedingly rare instances, an individual with a certain combination of intelligence, courage and sincerity is moulded under a perfect set of circumstances and unmistakable enlightenment is able to emerge. In this episode Rocco explains his understanding of "enlightenment" as less of a state of attainment, and more of a continuous intention to shine light into dark places, illuminating the world around you and enhancing your understanding of your own inner world. Talking Points - How Rocco's early life (living in South Africa) nurtured him. - Being introduced to violence at a young age by his step-father - How his uncle became a way for him learn about Hermetics - Rocco shared about the Study of Hermetics - Talked about Psychedelic tool - What love look like to Rocco. Quotes “You don't really need ego or anything, you just need honesty” “It's about how we think the world and our place in it, how we think about reality and physics” “Your identity is tied to belonging to the world that you're in” Find out more about Rocco Jarman: https://eyeswideopenlife.org/  

Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder, director of global marketing and the co-founder of Bub's Naturals, a sustainably sourced brand that helps people feel amazing and live fuller lives. The Bub's Naturals story revolves around friendship, passion and hope. Sean dedicated this company to his best friend Glen “Bub's” Doherty who died heroically in Benghazi, LIbya in 2012.  As someone who is passionate and adventurous about life, Sean has focused his company around one core vision: helping people enjoy healthy, purposeful lives.

Seemingly overnight Cryptocurrency has evolved from a relatively unknown proof-of-concept to a a global financial megatrend that has made many people very wealthy. But are Bitcoin and its contemporaries really what the hype claims they are? Is crypto really the future of money and a hedge against the rapidly devaluing fiat currencies issued by modern governments? Or is it instead an inherently worthless red-herring driven to unfathomable highs as a result of our society's collective mania and greed? In this episode successful real-estate developer turned crypto evangelist Lawrence Dunning makes a powerful case for these fascinating financial instruments and explains why it's not too late to start investing in them.

Rob White is an international best-selling author and intriguing philosopher. He has over 30 years of experience helping others to accurately understand themselves and their remarkable resources, so they might realize their dreams. In this episode we discuss his new book The Maestro Monologue teaches you to tap into your own. unlimited internal resources in restorative ways. Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book

Rocco Jarman is one of the most powerful men alive. While the world continues to try and solve new problems using old paradigms, Rocco has synthesized a philosophy which is truly unique and applicable to the times in which we live. In this conversation he shares several psychological tools which will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life. Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book

Author Scott Ford was heavily influenced by his father's philosophy that small business and entrepreneurship are the backbone of the economy. After a stand-out career in financial planning in which he helped many achieve financial freedom, Scott has now devoted his life to helping people pursue what he calls ‘True Wealth'. Get a free copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/aligned

Special Episode: Nic Gregoriades appears as a guest on The Art of Skill Show with Rick Ellis. Nic describes the last several years of his journey including his global travels and Jiu Jitsu training under Roger Gracie. The conversation also delves into several other topics including gender dynamics, simulation theory and psychedelics. Get a free copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book