Thriving Life Club with Leon Gabrielian

Rob Grupe (@RobGrupe) got himself into a mess, spent seven and an half years in prison and somehow was able to transform all that and two failed businesses into a thriving life. Find out what he means by, "I craved for the OPPORTUNITY to STRUGGLE." Learn from Rob's mistakes so you can avoid the pain of making them. Get inspired by his wins so you can model it in your own life and business. Today, Rob owns and operates an extremely successful CrossFit gym in Oklahoma City making a big positive impact on many people's lives. Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/28  

Claudine BenArosh (@AmericanFelony) is living proof that it's not only possible for felons to start over after parole, but for them to succeed greatly. Incarcerated at age 18, Claudine left behind a three-month-old son, promising college life and a mother struggling to support her daughter. Claudine left prison determined to change her life.  Today, she is focused on sharing her journey and using it to help put an end to high recidivism for felons and to create alternatives to a life of crime for children of the incarcerated. Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/27  

Fr. Vazken Movsesian (@Fr_Vazken) is a priest of the Armenian Church and for the past four decades he has melded the most ancient traditions and practices of Armenian Orthodoxy with contemporary themes to bring about the promise of peace. In 2003, Fr. Vazken established the In His Shoes organization as a response to Genocide. He teaches that those who have suffered evil have a unique responsibility to take action against injustice to others.   Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/26  

Dr. Aumatma Shah gives expert advice to women on how to get healthier, feel better in their bodies, and regulate their hormones. Most busy business women choose to wait until later in their life to have children, this causing a growing rate of infertility (1-6 couples over the age of 35) Today, we're going to talk about the holistic approach to conceiving naturally, and how to heal your body, mind, and spirit.   Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/25

Grant Duong (@The_Foot_Mechanic) is a podiatrist from Sydney, Australia. Podiatry is a medical field that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of problems and issues that affect the lower limbs, from the lower back right down to our feet. Feet are a forgotten part of the body, yet they’re incredibly important. In this episode, Grant reveals practical tools and advice for women and men of all ages who want to keep their feet healthy for years to come. Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/24

Dr. Deborah Khoshaba is the author of "Getting to Oz: The Personal Journey Home to Your True Self" and has been a Clinical Psychologist in Southern California for over 25 years and worked as a therapist, teacher, consultant, and researcher. She has been the Director of Program Development and Training for the Hardiness Institute and has authored the hardiness approach to Stress Management & Training called HardiTraining that is used worldwide by the public educators, business, military, and clergy. Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/23

Brian Wong (@BrianWong) talks about the importance of recognizing that it is everyone's personal responsibility to make the most of what they've got and being grateful for the platform they've been given in life. Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/22

Brian Wong (@BrianWong) shares his view on meditation and the uncommon ways he gets into a meditative state. This is a great advice for the people who literally can't sit still for more than two minutes and want to enjoy the benefits of meditation. Take a listen and please enjoy! Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/22

Brian Wong (@BrianWong) gives his unique approach to finding all the things to feel good about even when doing something that can easily be considered boring, depressing and mundane. He says, "I think people sometimes are just way too harsh on themselves and suffocate themselves, without giving them the opportunity to find all the delights within the most mundane." Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/22

Brian Wong (@BrianWong) graduated from college by age 18, has raised $24 million in venture capital to start his own company before he turned 25, and has grown that company into a global mobile advertising giant in just 4 years. His secret? The Cheat Code. No matter where you aspire to go in your life or career, The Cheat Code will help get you there – faster. Get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/22

Vanessa Cast (@MomInBusiness) briefly talks about the "main fight" that she believes is with yourself. She also describes what happens when we face challenges: "At the beginning your struggle with the things, you doubt - it's normal, you have fear - it's normal, but then in the path, you start seeing like a learning, like a learning process. So it's normal to have doubt. It's normal to have fear. It's the only way you have to know your limits and know what you are capable of, so it's now a good thing. In the moment you feel it like it's the worst thing ever, but then you are able to see that that is the best thing that is going to happen to you ever because it's the only way to grow." Get the episode notes at: http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/21

Vanessa Cast (@MomInBusiness) is a business mentor, a strong woman, and an inspiration to women around the world who are mothers and also want to work from home to stay home with their children. She calls herself and her tribe of women - Moms In Business. She teaches women how to live according to their priorities. While still pregnant, she left her corporate job to start something new and started a business from home to stay home and spend more time with her soon-to-be-born son. In this episode, she shares her personal experience as a mompreneur... the good, the bed and the ugly. Get the episode notes at: http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/21

Ben Turshen (@BenTurshenMeditation) describes how Vedic Meditation helps us stop pursuing happiness and instead start happily pursuing. Ben says, "Happiness and fulfillment doesn't come from the act of doing. It actually comes from moving in the opposite direction towards the state of being." This is an excerpt from Episode 20. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/20

Ben Turshen (@BenTurshenMeditation) talks about what usually happens in the absence of meditation in one's life and he talks about what usually happens when one meditates on a consistent basis. This is an excerpt from Episode 20. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/20

Ben Turshen (@BenTurshenMeditation) is a master teacher of Vedic Meditation, a Breathwork practitioner, and a Personal Coach who used to be an attorney practicing corporate law and used to suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia, ​panic attacks, and depend​ent on a long list of drugs with all kinds of side effects just to feel okay. In this episode you're going to discover how Ben was able to transform from a depressed lawyer having panic attacks and hating his job into a blissful teacher of Vedic Meditation, loving his job and his life. Get the episode notes at: http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/20

Dr. Jen Esquer (@DocJenFit) talks about the small things we can do on daily basis during the day to be able to use every range of your body that you were born with. Find our what influences your life expectancy and what other cultures do during the day to live longer and have less disease, less injuries, less ostioarthritis, etc.   This is an excerpt from Episode 19. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/19

Dr. Jen Esquer (@DocJenFit) shares her recommendation for those who haven't been physically active for a while and would like to get back to having the full-body mobility that they once had. She explains why it is important to have the whole body mobility and how to make sure your exercise routine is sustainable. This is an excerpt from Episode 19. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/19

Dr. Jen Esquer (@DocJenFit) shares her experience conquering her fear of heights and riding the Bali Swing. Jen talks about the importance of having the mindset of moving forward and explains what happens when we put ourselves in uncomfortable situations. This is an excerpt from Episode 19. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/19

Dr. Jen Esquer (@DocJenFit) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is confident that "becoming educated on what is going on with your body is the most powerful piece of knowledge for establishing health and longevity for a pain-free and active lifestyle!" ​Through her programs, workshops, and one on one treatments, Jen helps people relieve pain, prevent injury, optimize movement, lift heavier, squat lower and run faster!   Get the episode notes at: http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/19

Eric Sharp (@EricHowellSharp) shares his thoughts on staying focused on your goals, staying grateful for what you have, and when something should become non-negotiable. This is an excerpt from Episode 18. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/18

Eric Sharp (@EricHowellSharp) shares his thoughts on what the meaning of life is. It's a big question and he gives an outstanding answer. This is an excerpt from Episode 18. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/18

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How To Help Your Children Bounce Back, Build Resilience and Thrive! Check out the show notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/15

Dress To Impress, Succeed, and Thrive! Check out the show notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/14

Sten Morgan explains what one has to do if they want to break into the next level of their potential. This is an excerpt from Episode 13. Listen to the full episode and get the episode notes at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/13

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Considering the fact that as long as we live on this planet we will need a physical body in order to interact with our environment. We need a physical body in order to continue learning, getting experience and pleasure... I think you would agree that having a physical body is kind of neat. I'm being slightly sarcastic there, but I think you would further agree that having a physical body free of pain would be even nicer and would make the whole experience of living on this planet so much easier and enjoyable. I'm excited about our today's guests who are experts at helping people limited by pain regain their pain free body and go back to doing what they love doing. Dr. Mike is a chiropractor (he is retiring from providing chiropractic care and you are about to find out why during this podcast) and Andrew is a master Kinesiologist and a real-life example of what's possible to achieve by applying what they teach. I first became aware of their MoveU program via instagram... they shoot theses crazy good short videos that are fun entertaining and educational at the same time. The best part is that they take the complex concepts of Human Body Mechanics and break them down making it really easy for people to understand. Back in 2013, Dr. Mike was growing a chiropractic rehab clinic and he was also teaching a Kinesiology class at California State University. This is where he first met Andrew. Half way through the semester Andrew severely herniated a disc in his lower back, and was disabled for months. Lucky for him, he knew that drugs and surgery were not only dangerous options, but they fail to fix the root cause. Andrew became an intern at Dr. Mike’s chiropractic rehab clinic, quickly absorbing his knowledge and putting it to use. His recovery skyrocketed after he discovered a magical technique that quickly eliminated his back pain – Dynamic Core Control (DCC). DCC is a powerful technique that aligns and protects the spine during all the movement of life and naturally reduces pain. Since Andrew’s recovery, he has helped hundreds of others eliminate their pain through this simple and powerful technique. Dr. Mike felt it was selfish to keep such a powerful technique available to only those who live near his office. He created MoveU as the vehicle that inspires the world to move better and live a pain-free life. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes, the episode freebie and more at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/6

Have you ever been in a situation when you had a great business idea or had a chance to buy an established and profitable business for pennies on a dollar, but you didn’t have enough capital… didn’t have enough money? It felt pretty unfair, didn’t it? To be at the right place at the right time, but not being financially ready. Not being able to buy the necessary equipment to start that business. Not being able to buy that franchise… register those trademarks… invest in a cash-flowing property… buy advertising for your business… hire programmers to build that software… build a prototype for your product idea, there are so many cases of businesses dying without even being born because of under-capitalization. In other words, running out of money or not having enough money to lift that business off the ground. That’s why I’m very excited about our today’s guest. Jorge Bueno! He is a business start up trainer, Real Estate investor and business funding expert. He is one of my best mentors and one of the most advanced human beings I have ever met in my life besides my father. He made a big impact on the way I view both the world of commerce and the world of human potential. We first met seven years ago, I signed up for one of his courses and quickly became one of his top students by the virtue of applying the material he was teaching and getting tangible results. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, episode freebie, resources, and more at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/5

In today’s episode we have the pleasure of visiting with Maestro Tigran Arakelyan, an amazing conductor and a great human being. Maestro Arakelyan is the Music Director of Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestras, the Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra, and several others. He played alongside Sir James Galway during his induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is a recipient of numerous awards and has conducted in masterclasses with a long list of world-class conductors. Maestro Arakelyan received a Doctorate in Musical Arts degree in conducting from the University of Washington. Outside of conducting, he is the founder/director of the Armenian Orchestral Music Project and the Classical Program Coordinator at Music Works Northwest. He is also the founder and host of Off The Podium – Music Podcast where his guests are renowned musicians and artists. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, episode freebie, resources, and more at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/4

Our today’s guest is not only a successful entrepreneur and business owner, but he is also a Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and his Twitter profile describes him as, a practical dreamer who gets shit done. In today’s episode we’ll be chatting with Armen Mardirousi, who is also known as The Business Yogi. Armen is the CEO of Neolynx Group, a firm that specializes in Web Design and Inbound Marketing services. One of his startups, cvoffers.com, recently secured 8 Million dollars in seed funding from, Anderson Capital Group, a private equity firm. Here’s a quote from his latest Instagram post that I find interesting: “To remember who you are, you must forget who they told you to be.” ― The Business Yogi (IG: @mardirousi  Twitter: @mardirousi) If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, episode freebie, resources, and more at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/3

I believe that one of the ingredients of a thriving life is having a resilient mind. Many people, for many different reasons, lack that important ingredient and as a result end up loosing it all... their mind, their relationships, their home, you name it. While attending the Global Summit on Mental Health Culture Change, I got to meet Dr. Jonathan Sherin, the director of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and thought it would be great to have a conversation with him regarding this and gain his perspective on mental health and living a thriving life. In his current role, Dr. Sherin leads the largest public mental health system in the country, serving over 250,000 clients annually in the most populous and one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the United States and its population is larger than that of 40 individual U.S. states. Dr. Sherin is a psychiatrist and neurobiologist by trade. He completed his undergraduate studies in neuroscience at Brown University, his graduate work at the University of Chicago and Harvard, and his postgraduate training at UCLA. Dr. Sherin is a leading authority on the care of veterans struggling with trauma and reintegration challenges. He has testified in Congress on veteran homelessness and suicide. More recently, his efforts have focused on developing access programs to dismantle myriad of barriers facing vulnerable populations as well as methods for measuring wellbeing (and human flourishing) as an outcome. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, episode freebie, resources, and more at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/2

Everyone wants to make money by doing what they love and are passionate about. Everyone knows that some of the biggest and most successful companies like Google, Amazon, Dell, Facebook were started out of a garage or in a dorm room. Everyone wants to make millions of dollars on autopilot from their laptop and an internet connection while traveling the world with their loved ones. Not everyone is willing to do the work necessary to get all that. My today's guest took his passion for music and built a multi-millon dollar business from his college dormroom. Out of necessity, he had to learn how to put systems in place and automate his business so he can finish college. Today he is known as the world's leading business automation expert. If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, episode freebie, resources, and more at http://www.ThrivingLifeClub.com/1  

Hello and welcome to the Thriving Life Club. My name is Leon Gee and I will be your host. I am very excited to finally be hosting this show for you. For a long time, I've secretly wished I could share with the world the inspiring stories of successful people I've met over the years. My goal with the Thriving Life Club podcast is to share these relationships and the stories from successful people of all walks of life and wide variety of backgrounds to help you discover, for yourself, what makes a life a thriving life. Please leave us your review on iTunes and join us online at www.ThrivingLifeClub.com to be notified of each episode when it comes out. The Thriving Life Club podcast is for those who want to reach their full potential, connect with their true-self, and thrive in every area of their life. One episode at a time, let's Design and Create a thriving life that is meaningful, connected, and balanced in the three main areas of... Physical Health, Mindset, and Money. As you begin, you will see that this show gets progressively more interesting. You will get to hear from the most successful entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, and world-renowned experts on Physical Health, Mindset, and Money. Thanks for spending time with me. Once again, welcome to the club, and now, let the journey begin.