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Nutrition advice often reduces food to calories, nutrients, and a list of rules to follow. But the more we learn about how the body responds to different foods, the clearer it becomes that this way of thinking tells only part of the story. Today, I'm joined by cardiologist and public health expert Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University and author of the new book Food Is Medicine. We explore what we still get wrong about food and what changes when we begin treating it more like medicine. Here's what we discuss: Why eating less and exercising more may not lead to lasting weight loss, and what to focus on instead How to choose foods that work with your appetite, metabolism, and microbiome rather than relying on calorie counting What GLP-1 medications can teach all of us about hunger, cravings, and why weight isn't simply about willpower How much protein you actually need and why the source matters What the science says about seed oils and which processed foods are worth avoiding Over the years, I've learned to focus less on counting calories or chasing a single nutrient and more on the quality of the food itself. When you eat real, whole foods, the signals that regulate hunger and energy can begin to work with you instead of against you. Eating well should be less about following rules and more about understanding what helps your body function at its best. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Made In, Fatty15, Pique, Paleovalley, and BIOptimizers. Upgrade your sleep setup with cozyearth.com and enjoy 20% off with code HYMAN. Explore kitchen essentials at madeincookware.com and save 10% off your first order with code HYMAN-HIVE. Head to fatty15.com/HYMAN today and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Elevate your daily wellness ritual at piquelife.com/hyman and enjoy 20% off plus free gifts. Shop nutrient-rich foods and supplements at paleovalley.com/hyman and save 15% off your first order. Shop Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/hyman and save 15% with code HYMAN. 0:00 The paradox of rising obesity, calorie intake, and the importance of food quality over willpower 2:00 Introduction to Food is Medicine and Dr. Hyman's mission 4:25 How medical training ignored nutrition and early challenges to low-fat dogma 7:48 Cardiac diets, processed carbs, and failures in nutrition science translation 10:54 The food system's role in chronic disease and its national impact 12:15 Food as a health, economic, environmental, and equity issue 15:05 How science, policy, and business shaped the modern food system 18:14 Fixing the food system using the same forces that created it 19:04 The birth of modern nutrition science and discovery of vitamins 20:15 Deficiency diseases, vitamin fortification, and enriched grains 23:16 The green revolution, famine fears, and calorie-focused agriculture 27:04 Low-fat advice, tobacco-era marketing, and the rise of ultra-processed food 31:29 Misapplied nutrient thinking: fat vilification and chronic disease 33:30 Why calories in, calories out fails for obesity and weight control 36:53 Thermogenesis, brown fat, and food quality's impact on metabolism 39:25 The microbiome's role in calorie harvesting and weight regulation 41:03 Real food vs. calorie counting for long-term weight control 43:09 GLP-1, the microbiome, and how the food system hijacks appetite 48:27 Feeding your inner garden: microbiome foods, prebiotics, and protective foods 50:47 Food as medicine: adding good foods vs. deprivation 52:36 Food as a fast, personalized therapy for chronic disease 54:11 What ultra-processed food is and why it's harmful 59:59 Why junk food isn't food, and the protein craze explained 1:00:44 How much protein you need and why the source matters 1:03:55 Best protein sources and the dangers of processed meats 1:05:58 Seed oils, trans fats, omega-6s, and omega-3 deficiency 1:13:57 Why food system change is needed, not just individual willpower 1:15:20 Policy levers for fixing agriculture, labeling, regulation, and nutrition science 1:17:29 How health care can drive food as medicine 1:21:58 How investing in healthy food can reshape markets and outcomes 1:22:44 Food industry lobbying, misinformation, and policy challenges 1:25:07 Business innovation to shift toward healthier food products 1:26:03 Ultra-processed foods as “coal” and replacing them with clean food 1:26:25 What listeners can do in their communities and with officials

Be honest with me for a second. If someone asked you right now what your retirement plan is, what would you say? If your gut answer is "Well, I'll sell the business someday," you're in good company. Most of us entrepreneurs are so locked in on the vision that the money side gets pushed to "later." I get it. Some days I just want to keep serving people and not even look at my bank account. But here's the truth that hit me hard in this conversation. Hoping isn't a plan. And no one's coming to save you.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with my friend Dustin Bezalel, and man, this one's packed with money wisdom we never got taught in school. Dustin and I actually met at my brother-in-law Nick Hernandez's 40th birthday party, and within minutes I knew this guy gets it. He's a husband, a father of three, a man of faith, and someone who's genuinely crushing it both personally and professionally.Dustin is the president and founder of Creative Financial Network, an independent financial, risk, and wealth management firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. What I love about his story is that finance wasn't his first love. Food was. He's got a culinary arts degree and spent years working high end hotel catering, pulling 17 hour days without seeing the financial reward. So about 21 years ago he made the leap into financial services and never looked back. Today his firm has close to a thousand agents and advisors, and his mission is simple. Help people win at home and win in business. A lot of his drive comes from watching his mom work so hard to raise him and his brother through financial struggle. Instead of letting that become an excuse, he turned it into fuel.This episode matters because so many high performers are quietly struggling behind the scenes. The social media highlight reel looks great, but the finances tell a different story. Dustin sees it all the time with successful CEOs who close the door and admit they haven't prepared at all. This conversation gives you a clear, honest starting point, whether you're just figuring out the money game or ready to play it at a higher level.The first big lesson is that procrastination is the real enemy. Dustin shared a stat that stopped me in my tracks. About 85% of business owners won't be able to retire if they can't sell their business. That's a massive gamble to make with your future. His fix is refreshingly simple. Pay yourself first, just like you pay your rent, your electric bill, or your team. When you do that consistently, compound interest starts working for you instead of you working for everyone else's wealth.The second lesson is to diversify in three ways, not just one. Most people only think about diversifying investments, but Dustin breaks it into risk, tax, and liquidity. Risk means making sure a market drop doesn't wipe you out, especially as you get closer to your later working years. Tax means thinking about when you pay taxes, not just how much, using tools like a mega backdoor Roth or permanent life insurance so your growth isn't taxed later. Liquidity means having money you can actually access now for opportunities or emergencies. And when it comes to an emergency fund, Dustin goes more conservative than most. He likes six to twelve months of expenses. Plan for the worst and hope for the best, not the other way around.The third lesson is knowing your four protectors based on your stage of life. If you're under 50, Dustin says you want life insurance so your family is taken care of, disability coverage so income keeps flowing if you can't work, a plan for your kids' college if they choose that path, and a retirement plan where you're saving around 10% of your earnings. If you're 50 or older, the focus shifts to preserving your capital, creating guaranteed household income for life, planning for long term care, and deciding what kind of legacy you want to leave. I loved how clear and practical this was.The fourth lesson is that strategy beats emotion every single time. Dustin calls himself a financial psychologist for his clients, and honestly that made so much sense to me. Entrepreneurs are emotional people. When times are tough, we panic. When times are great, we're tempted to buy a shiny toy that doesn't make us a dime. Dustin talked about how taxi companies never saw Uber and Lyft coming, which is exactly why you can't bet everything on one business. His firm doesn't do day trading or chase get rich quick ideas. It's about building a strategy that fits your season of life, revisiting it regularly, and sticking with it. Like losing weight, it comes down to consistent diet and exercise, not shortcuts.The fifth lesson is to water every plant, every day. This one really landed for me because I burned out as a tech entrepreneur by letting everything except work die off. Dustin waters three plants daily. His family, his business, and himself. Every Sunday he meal preps for the whole family, reviews his finances, and looks back at his week while planning the next one. He works out at least five days a week, prays every morning, and carves out weekly time with his wife. He also shared a line I won't forget. His family needs his presence, not just his presents.We also dive into the great life insurance debate, why calling it a scam misses the point entirely, and how entrepreneurs who don't take a big salary can still protect themselves when traditional disability coverage falls short. We chat about why real estate in Florida is tougher right now, Dustin's take on keeping crypto to a small position, and a super fun rapid fire round where you'll find out his favorite movie and the book that really stuck with him.What I appreciate most about Dustin is that he lives what he teaches. He's humble, he's disciplined, and he genuinely wants the people around him to win. His rallying cry says it all. Have a plan, do everything at 110% or don't do it at all, and remember that today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.If you're ready to stop putting off your financial future and start building a plan that actually protects your family, your business, and your peace of mind, this episode is for you.Listen to the full episode now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast and let me know what hit home for you.What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you?Dustin said that hustlin' look at as going 110% and watering every plant in life. And happy means enjoy every moment of doing it. Whether it's struggle, embrace it. If it's easy, embrace it for the moment. Life is too short. So do it with a smile, but do it with 110%.Connect with Dustinhttps://www.facebook.com/dustin.bezalelhttps://www.instagram.com/cfnsfl/https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinancialnetworkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-bezalel-90ab1156/?skipRedirect=trueFind Dustin on this website: https://www.cfnsfl.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Wade Lightheart, a certified sports nutritionist and co-founder of BiOptimizers, for a deep dive into a topic that rarely gets the attention it deserves: digestion. Wade brings a remarkable personal story—after losing his sister to Hodgkin's disease and later experiencing a mysterious 42-pound weight gain in just 11 weeks, he discovered he had learned to build his body from the outside in, not the inside out.  He explains that humans are the only species that cooks their food, destroying the enzymes naturally present in what we eat, which places enormous strain on the body's own enzyme production. For women in midlife, this matters enormously: when protein cannot be broken down into amino acids, the consequences ripple outward into muscle loss, stubborn weight gain, mood disruption, and fatigue. Wade walks through the five stages of digestion, offers a simple at-home baking soda test to check stomach acid, and explains why protein timing and digestive support are essential for women navigating menopause.  This episode is a masterclass in why digestion is the foundation of hormonal health, metabolism, and vitality. Episode Highlights: Why cooking food depletes enzymes and burdens the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder The five stages of digestion and where things typically go wrong A simple baking soda test to determine if you need more stomach acid Why "it's not what you consume, it's what you digest, absorb, and utilize" The critical link between gut health, serotonin production, and carbohydrate cravings Why women should prioritize protein early in the day, not just at dinner If you've been eating all the right things but still feeling depleted, this conversation will change how you think about every meal.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

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Are you optimizing everything in your business except the one asset that runs the whole show, you? Your sales funnel, your KPIs, your team, your marketing spend, all dialed in. But your sleep, your energy, your blood work? Yeah, probably not so much.In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, Cary Jack breaks down five ways to optimize your body and your mind so you can actually show up as the best version of yourself for your business, your family, and everything else that matters to you. He gets real about running on fumes with a six month old and a three year old going through sleep regressions, and why he still refuses to let his health slide even when life is chaos.Here's the big shift. Most entrepreneurs treat their health like an afterthought, something they'll get to once the business is "figured out." Cary flips that. He's saying your body is the machine that runs everything else, your creativity, your leadership, your marriage, your parenting. If that machine is running on empty, everything downstream suffers. You don't get to hustle happy if you're running on no sleep and garbage food, no matter how good your numbers look on paper.Energy equals performance. Cary walks through the basics that most people skip: real sleep, real nutrition, daily movement that actually gets your heart rate up, recovery tools like saunas and cold exposure, stress mitigation, and getting your blood work checked at least twice a year. He's not talking about a casual stroll and calling it a workout. He means breaking a sweat and breathing through your mouth, not just your nose.Know your numbers. Entrepreneurs track sales metrics and return on ad spend obsessively, but most of us have no idea what our own biomarkers look like. Cary's philosophy is simple, what gets measured gets managed. That means tracking blood work, hormones, body composition, sleep, and fitness the same way you'd track revenue.Recovery equals productivity. More hustle isn't always the answer. Cary compares your body to a high performance machine that still needs to reset, refuel, and reboot. That means real breath work, real meditation, mobility, and actual strategic downtime away from your phone and your inbox, not just collapsing on the couch scrolling.Health span beats lifespan. Living to a hundred means nothing if you're too scared to go outside or too busy grinding to spend time with the people you love. Cary's not chasing extra years, he's chasing extra life. Staying capable, staying strong, and being able to keep up with your kids and grandkids as you age matters way more than a number on a chart.Your environment changes everything. Who you surround yourself with matters, sure, but Cary makes the case that where you put yourself matters just as much. Put yourself around high performing people in the right environment and you get accountability, new perspectives, faster problem solving, and relationships that actually deepen. That's the whole reason he built his masterminds the way he did, no stuffy ballrooms, no facade, just real conversations and real growth.This episode isn't just a pep talk, it's a reminder that balance really does equal happiness. You can't pour into your business, your family, or your purpose from an empty tank. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's the foundation everything else gets built on. If you've been grinding hard on your business and quietly neglecting your body, this one's your wake up call.If this episode hit home, go listen to the full thing and start putting these five shifts into practice. Head over to https://happyhustle.com/podcast to catch the entire conversation. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed.Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Every cell in your body holds an electrical charge, and Wade Lightheart says most of the fatigue, pain, and brain fog people chalk up to aging is really a battery running low on potassium, not a diet problem. In this episode, Jeff talks with Wade, co-founder of BiOptimizers and a former Mr. Universe competitor, about the sodium-potassium pump that powers every muscle contraction and nerve signal in the body, and why replenishing it can change how you feel in under an hour. Why your muscles work more like a battery than an engine, and what that changes about how you think about fatigue The sodium-potassium pump: the exchange happening inside every cell, all day, whether you notice it or not Why potassium, not sodium, is the electrolyte most people are actually running short on What happens when the charge "drains" — the dull ache, brain fog, and pain people mistake for aging Real stories of what happens within 60 minutes of restoring that charge This episode is for anyone who's felt inexplicably drained, in pain, or foggy and assumed it was just age — and for anyone curious what's really happening inside their cells. This episode was made possible by: BIOptimizers: Go to www.bioptimizers.com/onecommune and use code ONECOMMUNE for 15% off your order. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 20% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Stripes: Visit stripesbeauty.com and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune.

Have you ever hit a number in your bank account you used to only dream about, and it still didn't feel like enough? Like the more you make, the more you worry? I've been there, and so has my guest this week. She's built an eight figure business, and she'll tell you straight up that money without peace is just a fancier kind of stress.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Tiffany, known everywhere online as The Budgetnista. She's a New York Times bestselling author of Get Good With Money and Made Whole, an NAACP Image Award nominated financial educator, and the creator of the Get Good With Money Club, an online platform that's helped nearly 200,000 people get their finances together. She's also a financial coach on the Netflix documentary Get Smart With Money, and before any of that, she spent ten years as a preschool teacher. That last part matters more than you'd think, because it's exactly why she's so good at breaking money down in a way that actually makes sense.This episode isn't just about budgeting. We get into how she built a community of over two million people, how she grew her business past eight figures with zero investors and zero debt, and the real tactics she uses to raise a credit score. But we also go somewhere a lot deeper. Tiffany lost her husband Jarrell suddenly in 2021, and she opens up about what that grief taught her about money, ambition, and what actually matters. If you've ever wondered whether chasing more is worth what it costs you, this conversation will hit home.One of my favorite parts of this conversation is when Tiffany breaks down how she built her community. She talked about getting clear on exactly who you're for, giving your people something to do together, and creating a real space for them, not just another Facebook group nobody checks. She also dropped some of the best credit tips I've heard in a while. Thirty five percent of your credit score comes down to paying on time, and thirty percent comes down to how much of your available credit you're actually using. She even shared a trick her dad used on her back in college, adding her as an authorized user on a card he paid off in full every month so she could inherit his good credit behavior before she even had her own. Simple stuff, but most people never hear it explained this clearly.We also talked about something I call the more disease, that endless chase for more money, more followers, more stuff, that never actually satisfies. Tiffany dropped one of my favorite lines of the whole episode, that money is a team sport and you're not supposed to go it alone. She talked about her rule of keeping a year's worth of savings as an entrepreneur, carrying zero debt, and only letting herself stress over things that are actually life or death. Most people treat every setback like an emergency. She's learned not to.Then there's the part of the episode that really stuck with me. Tiffany talked about losing Jarrell to a brain aneurysm at just forty one years old, and how that loss changed the way she thinks about wealth completely. She stepped away from her business for almost a year and realized the team could run without her. When she came back, her ambition looked different. Gentler, but still just as real. She's not chasing revenue for the sake of it anymore. She's chasing alignment, and she still manages to bring in seven figures a year just from speaking, without an agent or even a speaking reel, just from people finding her and reaching out directly.The last big lesson she left us with is one I think every happy hustler needs to hear. Gratefulness isn't just a nice idea, it's a practice that actually shifts what you notice and what shows up in your life. She used to keep a jar and write down moments of gratitude to read back on the hard days. Start your morning with it, end your night with it, and watch what changes.When I asked her what happy hustling means to her, she said it best. Doing the thing you've been called and created to do, staying aligned while you do it, and making enough so your life actually looks the way you want it to. Good work, good people, good money. That's happy hustling.This one is a masterclass in money, but really it's a masterclass in what money is actually for. Grab a notebook, because you're going to want to write some of this down.Head to https://happyhustle.com/podcast to listen to the full conversation with Tiffany The Budgetnista, and let it be the reminder you didn't know you needed that you already have more than you realize.What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you?For Tiffany happy hustlin' means doing the thing you've been called and created to do, being aligned in doing so, and making enough to make sure that your life is the way you want it to, like how you want your life to navigate. So being able to do good work, help good people, make good money. That's happy hustlin'.Connect with Tiffanyhttps://www.facebook.com/budgetnista/https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnistahttps://www.youtube.com/user/TheBudgetnistahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thebudgetnista/https://x.com/TheBudgetnistahttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebudgetnistaFind Tiffany on this website: https://thebudgetnista.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!===================================================================If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Watch this episode HERELife lately has been a LOT, so today we're catching up! I'm sharing a big life update, the story of our very chaotic family camping trip, and all of my current favorites and obsessions as a mom over 40 lol from skincare and makeup to supplements, books, workouts, and more=) Grab a drink (preferably tea=) and hang out with me for a cozy Tea Talk!Check out my newest exclusive video on Patreon: My latest mental breakdown...My parents are dying.MY CURRENT FAVORITE THINGS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO:· MY CREATINE; Use NIKKIP for 15% off· HG Course· HG Coach, Jes· Dr. Mercola Organic Ashwagandha· LMNT Watermelon flavor· GOATA Movement· Madelaine Rascan· Favorite Workout Video· La Roche-Posay Hyaluronic Acid· La Roche-Posay Moisturizer· RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream· La Roche-Posay Sunscreen· Crunchi Makeup· Ilia Concealer· A'Del Cosmetics: powder foundation· Kosas Bronzer in Waves· The Empowered WifeIf you'd like to support us on Patreon. I have a huge library of extra content.♥ YOUTUBE♥ INSTAGRAM♥ FACEBOOK♥ TIK TOK♥ XLinks for Products or Brands I am loving:· CUTE Modest Swimwear, Honeymark: code NIKKI10 for 10% off· The BEST magnesium supplement- BIOptimizers code NIKKIP10 for 10% off· Don't Freak It's Faux blankets: code nikki15 for 15% off· Homestead Brand: Beautiful leather products from a family I love!: (use code NIKKIP for 10% off)· Conservative Homeschool Books! Tuttle Twins· EQUIP PROTEIN: Clean Protein Powder use NIKKIP for 15% off· Frownies:  use link or code NikkiP for 10% off· Ginger June Candle Co: non toxic + smells amazing! (code nikki20 for 20% off)· Mome-the most beautiful dresses!· Lineage Provisions: my creatine powder (Use NIKKIP for 15% off) *Many of the above links are affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase items, I may earn a commission on your purchase. I obviously only recommend products or services that I use and enjoy! ☺️ Thank you!

There's a version of success that looks amazing on paper and feels completely empty on the inside. I know because I've talked to a lot of entrepreneurs who chased the number first and the meaning second, and most of them will tell you they got it backwards. This episode is a gut check on that exact thing, recorded on one of our favorite hiking pods out here in Montana.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I hike & pod with Brian McMasters, founder of M&M Quality Solutions, a third party logistics company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with operations in Salt Lake City and York, Pennsylvania. Brian has been running M&M Quality Solutions for 23 years and has been part of our Happy Hustle community for three of them. He's built his business on a simple, unfashionable idea, that real people beat bots every single time, and that the fastest way to grow a company is to actually care about the people inside it. He's also a husband, a man of deep faith, and someone who's about to release a book on the lessons that took him decades to learn the hard way.What makes this one matter is how honest Brian gets about the cost of chasing money for money's sake. He's not some guru talking theory. He's a guy who built a real logistics company from the ground up, hit the wall that almost every entrepreneur hits, and came out the other side with a totally different definition of what winning actually looks like. If you've ever felt like the hustle was starting to hollow you out instead of fill you up, this conversation is for you.A few things stood out to me that I don't want you to miss.Persistence beats talent every time. Brian says the number one reason he's still standing after 23 years is that he never quit, plain and simple. He calls himself a survivor, and when you remember that most businesses don't even make it past year one, that word means something.Your business should reflect what you actually care about. M&M Quality Solutions started as a pick, pack, and ship operation, and Brian is now steering it toward health and wellness products because that's where his own passion lives. He's not interested in being another faceless 3PL with hidden fees and confusing invoices. He wants his team to care about what's inside the box, not just get it out the door.You cannot build a real business alone. Brian talks about how lonely entrepreneurship gets without a community around you, people who've actually done the work and not just read about it. That's a huge reason he's stuck with Happy Hustle for three years running.Giving beats getting, in business and in love. His advice on relationships hit hard. Don't go in looking for what you can get, go in looking for what you can give, and it comes back to you tenfold. He said the same thing basically applies to how he leads his team.The biggest regret is almost always the same one. Brian was honest that his one regret is spending too many years chasing the money instead of investing that time in his people. Once he flipped that, everything else started to make sense.We also get into his rapid fire round, which is always one of my favorite parts of these hikes. Steak for the food, A Few Good Men for the movie, Think and Grow Rich for the book, and squats for the workout, which he says he used to hate and now genuinely loves. We talk about his morning routine of fifteen to twenty minutes in silence with God before the day even starts, why he trusts a real advisor over just checking boxes with an accountant, and the working title of his upcoming book, which traces back to lessons from his uncle in some very muddy backyards.This conversation reminded me why I love these hiking pods so much. You get the real version of someone when their legs are burning and their guard is down, and Brian gave us all of it. Faith, family, failure, and the kind of hard won wisdom you can only get by staying in the game for over two decades.If you're ready to rethink what you're actually chasing and why, go listen to the full episode. Brian's story is proof that the businesses built on people, not just profit, are the ones that last. When I asked him for his parting wisdom, he kept it simple. Pray, get a brotherhood, get out in nature, and keep hustlin'.Go listen to the full conversation now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast.Connect with Brianhttps://www.facebook.com/brian.mcmaster.50https://www.instagram.com/mmqualitysolutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/m-&-m-quality-solutions/https://twitter.com/mmqualsolutionsFind Brian on this website: https://mmqualitysolutions.com/about-us/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!==================================================================If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Chronic illness rarely fits neatly into a single diagnosis. Symptoms can span multiple systems, leaving people profoundly unwell even when standard testing appears normal. I understand this experience from the inside out because I've lived it myself. Today, I sit down with Dr. Neil Nathan, a leading expert in complex chronic illness and author of Toxic, now in its second edition. We explore why these conditions are so often misunderstood and how identifying what is driving them can create a path toward recovery. We discuss: Why mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and long COVID can be so difficult to diagnose How to identify the root cause instead of chasing downstream symptoms What the Cell Danger Response is and why the body can remain stuck in survival mode Why some people suddenly become sensitive to foods, chemicals, medications, light, and sound Why the right treatment can make symptoms worse when introduced at the wrong time I've been sick enough to know how quickly chronic illness can narrow your world—and how discouraging it is when no one can explain why. But I'm also living proof that the body can recover. The answer is not always more treatment. Often, it begins with finding the root cause, respecting what the body can tolerate, and addressing each layer in the right order. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers, Cozy Earth, Perfect Amino, Seatopia, Made In, and BON CHARGE. Shop Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/hyman and save 15% with code HYMAN. Upgrade your sleep setup with cozyearth.com and enjoy 20% off  with code HYMAN. Help fill protein gaps at bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off. Find a cleaner source of seafood. Check out seatopia.fish and use code HYMAN for free shipping on your first order. Shop for kitchen essentials at madeincookware.com and save 10% off your first order with code HYMAN-HIVE. Explore red light products at boncharge.com/hyman and enjoy 15% off with code HYMAN. (0:00) Introduction and Dr. Hyman's health journey (3:11) Challenges and limitations of conventional medicine (5:03) Environmental toxins and chronic illness (7:21) Identifying root causes and treatment order (16:14) Dr. Hyman's mold struggle, toxicity vs. sensitivity (21:01) Dr. Nathan's books and diagnosing chronic illnesses (28:53) Treatment strategies: primary cause, gut health, and mold (34:22) Addressing limbic, vagal, and mast cell issues first (39:52) Complexities of treating tick-borne infections (44:46) Emotional and psychological aspects of recovery (45:04) Encouragement and hope for chronic illness sufferers (46:36) Closing remarks and podcast info

What if the thing you've been told your whole life, save for retirement, max out your 401k, play it safe, is actually the exact thing keeping you from real wealth? That question sat with me long after this conversation ended, and I think it's going to sit with you too.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Matt Love, a husband, father of three, investor, and cash flow coach who runs a company called Cash Flow Architects. Matt is also the author of The Entrepreneur's Asset, and his whole mission is helping business owners design cash flow in ways the IRS actually rewards, instead of following a financial playbook built for people who punch a time clock and dream of quitting at 65. Matt got into this work after watching a close friend inherit his mother's IRA, only to get hit with a massive tax bill on money she never got to enjoy. That moment changed how he looks at money, and it's shaped everything he teaches today.This episode matters because most of us were handed the same financial script, save, defer, retire, and never taught to question it. Matt breaks down why that script fails entrepreneurial minded people specifically, and gives you an actual framework to replace it with.Matt walks us through his six phase process, which he calls D.E.S.I.G.N. First, you define your inflows and outflows, because most people never really track where their money goes before it disappears. Second, you establish a reservoir, a savings account that becomes the first stop for every dollar instead of an afterthought. Third, you secure your net worth against the three things that can wipe out a family, a lawsuit, a disability, or a death. Fourth, you invest with purpose in things you actually understand, instead of a mutual fund you can't explain to save your life. Fifth, you give, because as Matt puts it, part of wealth is the fulfillment that comes from generosity, not just watching a number grow on a spreadsheet. And sixth, you normalize the whole thing, meaning you build a process your kids can actually inherit, not just your money.One of the biggest shifts in this conversation is how Matt reframes real estate versus a traditional retirement account. With a SEP IRA or 401k, you get a tax deferral and a bunch of statements you can't fully explain. With real estate, you get deductions today, a physical asset you can walk into, memories with your kids, and a tax free step up in basis for your family when you're gone. He calls it buy, borrow, die, and once you hear him lay it out, it's hard to unhear.We also get into disability insurance most entrepreneurs completely overlook, even though your ability to keep working is probably your biggest asset. Matt explains how a small monthly premium can replace a huge chunk of your income if something happens, so your family isn't left scrambling. And he shares how life insurance, done right, can quietly fund real estate deals, business investments, and more, all without showing up on your tax return.If there's one thing to take from this episode, it's that you don't need a retirement account to retire. You need cash flow. And how you architect that cash flow determines how much of it you actually get to keep.If you're ready to stop guessing with your money and start building a system that actually works for the life you want, this episode is for you. Go listen to the full conversation with Matt Love at https://happyhustle.com/podcast and start asking better questions about where your money is really going.What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you?Matt said that happy hustlin' means really living out the process he's built over the last 18 months, one centered on staying true to his own principles instead of just doing what someone else asks of him. He talked about setting real criteria for who he works with and not folding on that, and said protecting your confidence is crucial to being a happy hustler.Connect with Matthttps://www.facebook.com/matthew.love.942https://www.instagram.com/cashflowarchitects/https://www.youtube.com/@CashFlowArchitectshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewblove/https://x.com/cash_flow_arch?s=20https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowarchitectsFind Matt on this website: https://cashflowarchitects.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!===================================================================If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

In this lively and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Carrie Jones, a naturopathic physician and internationally recognized expert in women's health and hormones. Known as the "Queen of Hormones," Dr. Jones brings over two decades of clinical experience to a discussion that moves seamlessly from the deeply clinical to the delightfully personal. The two explore how the definition of perimenopause has been far too narrow, with symptoms often beginning in a woman's thirties—years before most doctors think to look. Dr. Jones also highlights a significant shift in the field: new position papers from international menopause societies now recommend that women who reach menopause before age 45 be treated differently, with hormone replacement positioned as protection for the brain, bones, and heart, not merely symptom relief. Beyond the clinical, the conversation celebrates the friendships that sustain women through this transition and challenges the notion that menopause should be endured in silence. Dr. Jones shares her own experience of moving through the "I don't care" era with newfound peace, and she offers candid reflections on everything from Korean skincare to strength training.  Listeners will walk away informed, encouraged, and reminded that the wisest years are still ahead.   Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: IG: @dr.carriejones Tiktok: @dr.carriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones Spotify: Hello Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Apple Podcast: Hello Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Website: www.drcarriejones.com    Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Ever notice how the version of you that quits would have it so much easier than the version that keeps showing up? Yeah, we've all felt that pull. This week on the Happy Hustle Podcast, we're getting honest about what it actually takes to stick with something when most people around you are bailing.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I hike and pod during the Montana Mastermind with my buddy Chris Ball out on one of our hiking pods (we even got interrupted by actual moose mid conversation, more on that in a bit). Chris is the founder of Chris Ball Properties, a real estate team he built with Keller Williams out of Knoxville, Tennessee. He's been grinding in real estate for eight years now, and if you know that industry, that's no small feat. Most agents don't even make it past year three. Chris has been part of the Happy Hustle tribe for about a year and a half, and he brings a kind of light and energy that's contagious the second he walks into a room.This episode matters because Chris doesn't just talk about success, he talks about the grind underneath it. The burnout. The loneliness. The mornings where quitting sounds like a pretty reasonable option. Then he tells you exactly what got him through it, and that's the part worth your time.Never quit, period. That's the mentality Chris credits for surviving eight brutal years in an industry where about eighty percent of people fail out early. He's been burned out, lost his mojo, found it again, and kept moving anyway. He calls it falling forward and learning as you go, and honestly, that's about as real as advice gets.You don't have to carry it alone. A lot of entrepreneurs get stuck in their own head, working in a silo until the loneliness wears them down. Chris avoided that trap by building a small team around him and staying plugged into a mentor the whole way through. Add a supportive wife and a group of brothers who hold him accountable, and he's never felt like he was doing this by himself.Win the morning, win the day. Chris breaks his mornings into three twenty minute blocks, exercise, meditation or prayer, and learning. He wasn't always into what he calls the woo woo stuff, but meditation ended up being the thing that grounded him spiritually too.The market has room for everybody right now. Chris broke down where things stand for buyers and sellers. Buyers finally have some breathing room to negotiate instead of feeling pressured into a decision. Sellers are still walking away with strong numbers, and there's more inventory to choose from. It's rare to hear someone call the current market a win for both sides, but that's exactly how he sees it.Do less, better. That's the phrase Chris left us with, and it might be the simplest piece of wisdom in the whole episode. Instead of chasing everything at once, get intentional about fewer things and actually follow through. Go experience what you want to experience. Don't let fear make the call for you.We also got into what Chris is most grateful for these days, his faith, his family, and the relationships that keep him grounded, along with a very unfiltered rapid fire round that had all of us cracking up. If you're building something right now and it feels heavier than you expected, this one's for you.Go listen to the full conversation with Chris Ball at https://happyhustle.com/podcast and get ready to laugh, get inspired, and maybe rethink how you're starting your mornings. Keep on happy hustlin'.Connect with Chrishttps://www.facebook.com/ChrisBallProperties/https://www.instagram.com/chris.ball.sells.homeshttps://www.youtube.com/@chrisballpropertieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ball-properties/https://x.com/ChrisBall125615?s=20 Check out Chris Ball Properties on X. #7 Knoxville Team by sides 2025 RealTrends Verified with $125M+ sold & 140+ 5 Star Reviews. East TN Luxury, STR, Expireds & FSBO Homes https://t.co/nXbTR6N8J2https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.ball.propertiesFind Chris on this website: https://soldbycbp.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!===================================================================If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

This week, I'm the one answering the questions in a deeply personal conversation about my health journey. I speak openly about some of the hardest parts of that journey, the treatments I've tried, the beliefs I've reconsidered, and what a lifetime devoted to health has taught me about what matters most. Here's some of what I share: How becoming the patient changed the way I practice medicine How nearly dying changed what longevity means to me and what I believe a healthy life is actually for Which wellness and longevity therapies I personally use, and how I decide what's worth trying Why the pursuit of optimal health can sometimes become unhealthy What I'm still trying to understand about myself at this stage of my life I've spent much of my life trying to understand how we can live longer and feel better. But nearly losing my own life reminded me that health isn't the destination. It's what allows us to be present for the people we love, remain curious, and experience our lives more fully. I hope this conversation encourages you to ask yourself what you want your health to make possible. Continue exploring: Watch my conversation with Dr. Tyna Moore here. Learn more about my Brainshaping Academy here. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, BIOptimizers, Timeline, Rho, Sunlighten, and Pique. Shop nutrient-rich foods and supplements at paleovalley.com/hyman and save 15% off your first order. Shop Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/hyman and save 15% with code HYMAN. Support healthy aging and get up to 20% off when you subscribe on top of the new starting price of $79 at timeline.com/drhyman. Explore science-backed products at rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. Discover why so many people are using sunlighten.com. Use the code HYMAN to save up to $2,100 today and free shipping. Elevate your daily wellness ritual at piquelife.com/hyman and enjoy 20% off plus free gifts. (0:00) Dr. Hyman's health decline, initial back surgery, and introduction to Q&A session (1:51) Dr. Hyman's early career, first herniated disc, and subsequent back surgeries (10:55) Mercury poisoning and its impact on health (17:06) Discovery of functional medicine and Jeffrey Bland's influence (20:27) Impact of personal health journey on Dr. Hyman's career and recovery from major surgery (24:04) Reflections on mortality, peace during surgery, and the role of spirituality and psychedelics (26:21) Changes in perspective on longevity, health, and specific recovery strategies (30:06) Navigating physiological depression and relationship with body as we age (33:48) Rapid-fire health tools: cold plunges, sauna, and more (43:32) IV therapy, red light therapy, and stem cell therapy for recovery (47:26) Exosomes and critique of wellness industry trends (50:31) Risks of over-testing, over-supplementation, and underrated treatments in functional medicine (58:13) Dr. Hyman's personal life, hobbies, and balancing passion with well-being (1:04:51) The Ultramind Solution, mental health, and root cause analysis in MS (1:07:06) Focus on strength training, functional health, and shifts in health understanding (1:09:23) Surprising changes in beliefs and impact of becoming a grandfather (1:11:42) Career reflections, ongoing curiosity, and closing remarks (1:14:38) Disclaimer and gratitude to sponsors

Have you ever felt amazing on paper, eating clean, hitting your macros, doing everything right, and still felt like something was off? That was the question that sent me down a rabbit hole with this week's guest, and honestly, it changed the way I look at my own kitchen.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, a Cornell trained physician scientist whose work has sparked entire movements around bone broth, live culture ferments, and seed oil free living. She's the woman behind the LA Lakers nutrition program, a program so effective it's been copied by championship teams around the world. She's also a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Rebel Well, where she helps everyday people make real food simple, affordable, and sustainable again. Dr. Cate has spent over two decades chasing root causes instead of quick fixes, and that obsession is exactly why this conversation hits so different.What makes this episode matter is that Dr. Cate doesn't just tell you seed oils are bad. She shows you the chemistry, the history, and the data behind why they're doing so much damage, and she does it in a way that's easy to actually understand and use. We talk about ancient tribes who lost inches of height in two generations after losing their traditional diet, the four pillars of a truly nourishing human diet, and the eight specific oils she calls the Hateful Eight that are quietly driving inflammation and disease in almost every home in America. If you've ever wondered why cutting out processed food makes such a massive difference, this episode gives you the actual science behind it.The four pillars of a real human diet matter more than any fad. Dr. Cate breaks down the four things she found common across every traditional diet she studied around the world. Fresh food, fermented and sprouted food, meat on the bone for the connective tissue, and organ meats for their dense, irreplaceable nutrients. Most modern diets are missing at least two or three of these, and she explains exactly why that gap matters for your energy, your joints, and your long term health.Your gut microbiome starts building itself from the moment you're born. From the birth canal to breast milk to literal dirt, Dr. Cate walks through how our bodies were designed to collect beneficial bacteria from nature itself, and how modern life has cut off most of those pathways. It's a wild reminder of just how intelligent and intricate our biology really is.The Hateful Eight seed oils are doing more damage than most people realize. Corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oil are processed under extreme heat and pressure, which causes them to oxidize and form toxins similar to what you'd find in cigarette smoke. Dr. Cate shares research showing that a single ounce of potato chips can exceed the safe toxicological threshold for one of these compounds by over four thousand percent.Nutrition science has been quietly shaped by industry money. Dr. Cate doesn't hold back on this one. She explains how a small group of researchers with deep financial ties to processed food companies have influenced decades of dietary guidance, leaving doctors and dietitians working off outdated and, in some cases, intentionally misleading information.Small daily choices compound faster than you'd expect. From what you eat for breakfast to what oil your restaurant fries are cooked in, Dr. Cate makes the case that these aren't small details. They're the difference between chronic inflammation and real, lasting vitality.We also dive into how corporate greed and lobbying have shaped what gets taught in medical schools, why Dr. Cate believes processed food is actually a pretty simple category once you know what to look for, and how something as basic as swapping your breakfast can change the entire trajectory of your day.This conversation is a reminder that so much of what we've been taught about health has been shaped by people with a financial stake in keeping us confused. Dr. Cate isn't selling fear, she's handing you clarity, and clarity is powerful. Once you know what to avoid, the path forward gets a whole lot simpler.If you're ready to take back control of your health, start by learning the Hateful Eight and paying attention to what's actually in your food. Dr. Cate makes it easy to get started with her free Hateful Eight Challenge at drcate.com, where you can go eight days without these oils and feel the difference for yourself.Go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. Trust me, you're going to want to hear this one from start to finish.Connect with Dr. Cate!https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCate/https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@DrCateShanahanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cate-shanahan-md-337b7820/https://x.com/drcateshanahanFind Cate on this website: https://drcate.com/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. 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When was the last time you actually graded your own life? Not your revenue, not your follower count, your actual life. Your marriage. Your mind. Your sense of purpose. Most of us never stop long enough to check.In this episode, I'm bringing you inside one of our Happy Hustle mastermind workshops, where I sat down with a room full of high performing entrepreneurs and walked them through something we call the ten alignments. It's a scoring exercise. Love, spirituality, financial abundance, personal growth, hobbies, impactful work, nature connection and a few more. Ten categories, one to five each, fifty points total. Forty and above means you're happy hustling. Anything under thirty nine means there's real work to do. And watching these guys score themselves out loud, in front of each other, was one of the most honest moments we've had in a workshop room.Here's the big shift I want you to walk away with. What you measure, you can manage. That's it. That's the whole thing. We spend our lives measuring revenue, conversion rates, follower growth, but we almost never measure the stuff that actually makes life worth living. So we drift. We tell ourselves we're fine. And then one day we look up and we haven't taken a real vacation in years, or we can't remember the last time we made our spouse feel truly loved. This exercise forces you to put a number on it, and numbers don't lie the way our excuses do.A few things that came out of this session stuck with me, and I think they'll stick with you too.Score your love life the same way you score your business. I shared our love calendar practice with the guys, where every night you ask your partner a simple question, what's your love score today, one to ten. You average the two numbers, write it down, and at the end of the month you know exactly how connected you were, not just how you felt about it in the moment.Your mind needs daily reps, not just good intentions. I walk through my I am mantras twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. I am focused and disciplined. I am a godly husband. I am the selfless servant of the causes I believe in. You either train your subconscious on purpose, or the automatic negative thoughts train it for you.Financial abundance starts with literacy, not more hustle. I told the guys straight up, there's no excuse to be financially illiterate anymore. You've got a supercomputer in your pocket that can explain a stock, a bond, an APR, anything, in plain English. Read for fifteen minutes a day on money and you will outpace most of your competition just by doing that alone.Awareness is the first step, not the whole journey. One of the guys in the room, Scotty, scored a twenty one on this same exercise six months ago. This time around he scored a thirty eight. That's not luck. That's someone who saw the truth about where he was lacking and actually did something about it, week after week.A real number beats a vague feeling every time. By the end of the workshop, every guy in that room had ten honest scores, a lowest alignment, and one specific action they committed to out loud in front of the group. Not a someday goal. A this week action.I built the Happy Hustle around one word, imbalance, because I lived it. I was completely out of whack at one point, sacrificing everything for profit and status and ego, and I know a lot of you reading this are somewhere in that same place right now. You don't need another hustle tip. You need an honest look at where you actually stand.So here's what I want you to do. Grab a piece of paper. Score yourself, one to five, across those ten areas. Add it up. Find your lowest alignment. And then write down one thing, just one, that you'll commit to this week to move that number. That's how real change starts, not with a huge overhaul, just an honest number and one next step.Go listen to the full episode and hear the whole room work through this live, the wins, the raw moments, all of it. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. You can catch it now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast.Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors:KilnYour environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup!===================================================================If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers.This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all nightIf you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.My Green MattressIf you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress.It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night.If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattressOzlo SleepIf you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep.These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest.If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

We hear a lot about improving gut health through food, probiotics, and supplements. But after more than a decade of major advances in microbiome research, the picture has become both more promising and more complex. In this episode, I'm joined by gastroenterologist and neuroscientist Dr. Emeran Mayer, co-author of the new book The Mayer Model, to explore how our understanding of the gut-brain connection has evolved—and what we may still be getting wrong. We also look at what this growing field could mean for chronic disease and healthy aging. Here's what you'll learn: How your gut microbiome communicates with your brain, immune system, hormones, and metabolism Why diet alone may not be enough to improve gut health—and how sleep, stress, exercise, relationships, and purpose also shape your microbiome How modern diets and lifestyles have created a mismatch between our microbes and human biology Why probiotics and microbiome testing may not provide the personalized answers many people expect How fiber, polyphenols, fermented foods, and greater plant diversity help support a healthier, more resilient microbiome The food we eat matters, but so do the ways we move, sleep, manage stress, and connect with others. Supporting gut health isn't about finding one magic solution. It's about creating a healthier, more resilient system over time. Beginning September 1, Dr. Mayer's team is offering my audience a collection of bonuses to accompany The Mayer Model. To learn more about the book and access the bonuses, click here. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Seatopia, Made In, PerfectAmino, BON CHARGE, and BIOptimizers. Make your microbiome part of your daily routine with seed.com/hyman and save 25% with code 25HYMAN. Find a cleaner source of seafood. Check out seatopia.fish and use code HYMAN for free shipping on your first order. Explore kitchen essentials at madeincookware.com and save 10% off your first order with code HYMAN-HIVE. Explore red light products at boncharge.com/hyman and enjoy 15% off with code HYMAN. Help fill protein gaps at bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off. Shop Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/hyman and save 15% with code HYMAN.

When was the last time you actually stopped and asked yourself how you're really doing? Not the autopilot answer you give people at the gym or in a group text. The real one. That's exactly where I took a room full of guys during a recent workshop, and it cracked something open for every single person in there, myself included. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm sharing the Montana Mastermind Exclusive Session Part 1, where I walk through the 10 alignments I use to avoid burnout and build what I call blissful balance. This isn't some complicated system. It's not rocket science, and you don't need a PhD to get it. But it's profound because of how simple it is, and I've watched it transform thousands of lives, including my own back when I was running myself into the ground as an entrepreneur. Here's the big shift. Most of us think burnout is about working too much. It's not. Burnout happens when a handful of areas in your life go completely unattended while you pour everything into one or two. You can be crushing it in your career and still be running on empty because your health, your relationships, or your spirit are getting ignored. The fix isn't working less. It's getting honest about where you actually stand, then making small, intentional moves in the areas that need it. Here's what stood out most from this session. Give yourself an honest score, not a nostalgic one. I ask people to rate themselves one to five in each alignment based on the last 30 days only. Not high school. Not "the person I used to be." Just now. That single shift in perspective is what makes the exercise actually useful instead of a feel good exercise in self deception. Selfless service only counts when there's no string attached. Giving to your kids or your best friend feels good, but it lives in a different category. Real selfless service is time, insight, or money given to someone with zero personal connection and zero expectation of return. I use an app called Kiva to fund micro loans for entrepreneurs in developing countries, and I've never once pulled my money back out. I just keep reinvesting it into someone else's shot. Your environment might be sabotaging your health more than your diet. We talk a lot about food and workouts, but EMFs, mold, and tainted water are quietly wrecking people's health and nobody's checking for it. I know guys who look absolutely jacked on the outside and are falling apart on the inside because their house is full of black mold. You cannot out exercise a bad environment. It just doesn't work that way. Fifty five percent of communication is nonverbal, and twenty five percent is tone. That means only a small fraction of what you're actually saying comes from your words. In my marriage, I use something I call the love calendar. Every night my wife and I score the day one to ten, average it, and track it over the month. It sounds simple because it is, but it keeps us honest instead of letting resentment quietly pile up. Your morning is sacred territory, and most people give it away for free. Right when you wake up, your brain is still in a theta state, more connected and more open than at almost any other point in your day. The second you grab your phone, that's gone. I protect thirty minutes in the morning and thirty minutes before bed as phone free time, and it has changed how I show up for literally everything else. None of this is about being perfect. It's about knowing where you stand and choosing, on purpose, to close the gap. That's the whole game. When I actually run through these ten alignments consistently, my life gets fuller, my relationships get deeper, and honestly I just feel like myself again. That's what happy hustling actually means. Not hustling harder. Hustling with intention. If any part of this hit home, I'd love for you to listen to the full episode. There's a lot more in there than I can fit into a blog post, and it just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. You can catch it now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Picture this. You're standing in the middle of untouched Montana wilderness, no cell service, no notifications, just you, a group of high level entrepreneurs, and whatever idea decides to show up in the silence. That's exactly where this conversation happened, and honestly, it's one of the reasons it hits different. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I hike and pod during the Montana Mastermind with Logan Forsyth, co-founder and co-CEO of mediascaling.com, an eight figure content firm that works with founder led brands and high ticket businesses across the country. His team has generated over 10 billion views and 24 million followers for clients, with nine social media awards and third party verified stats to back it up. He runs a team of about 145 people, mostly remote, out of Los Angeles, and he's built his entire business around one core idea. Content isn't just marketing anymore, it's trust at scale. This episode matters because we're at a strange moment in business. Everyone has access to the same AI tools, the same templates, the same shortcuts. So what actually separates you from the next person doing the same thing? Logan breaks it down in a way that's simple but honestly kind of a gut check. It's not the tools you use. It's the brand and the proof you build behind them, and those two things can't be copied. We covered a lot, but here's what stood out most. Content is the new website. Logan put it plainly. People are doing full due diligence on you through your socials before they ever buy from you or book a call. If your content is underwhelming, you lose trust you never even knew you were losing, and there's no way to measure exactly how many deals walked away because of it. Brand and proof are the two assets nobody can copy. With AI, anyone can spin up an offer or an info product in twenty minutes. What they can't spin up is years of trust and a stack of real results behind your name. That's your moat now, and it's the one thing that actually compounds. Most people quit right before content starts working. Logan's seen it over and over. People track leads and sales only, don't see instant results, and walk away. Meanwhile their close rates, average order value, and retention are all quietly improving in the background because of the trust content builds. He said if you can stick with it for two to three years, most people won't, and that alone becomes your edge. Batching beats burnout every time. Trying to wake up and record a video every single day is a fast track to quitting. Logan's team researches, scripts, and batches thirty videos in about two hours of filming, then hands it off to editors. Structure isn't the boring part, it's actually what makes consistency possible. AI written scripts sound like everyone else's AI written scripts. Logan's team reviews thousands of sample scripts during hiring, and he said almost all of them read the same because everyone's feeding AI the same prompts. His advice was clear. Use AI to compete, but don't expect it to set you apart, because everyone already has it. We also got into why digital detoxes matter even for someone running a massive social media agency, how community and mastermind trips shake loose ideas you'd never find working alone, and Logan's own rapid fire answers on everything from his biggest regret to the advice he'd give his eighteen year old self. There's something grounding about hearing a guy who lives in the content world talk about how much clarity he finds by putting his phone away completely. It's a good reminder that the tools are supposed to serve the life, not the other way around. When I asked Logan for any final words for the happy hustlers listening, he didn't talk business at all. He talked about finding a wife who makes him better instead of someone he has to pull up alone, finding faith, building a family, and wanting to support not just his own people but thousands of others through what he builds. That's the whole episode in one answer honestly. If you're ready to rethink how you're showing up online, and you want the real strategy behind building trust that actually turns into revenue, go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. It just might change how you look at your own content for good. Connect with Loganhttps://www.facebook.com/loganforsythofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/loganforsyth/https://www.youtube.com/@loganforsythhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loganforsyth/https://x.com/loganforsyth_https://www.tiktok.com/@logan_forsyth?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Find Logan on this website: https://mediascaling.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

ADHD can go unnoticed for decades, especially in women who learn to compensate through perfectionism, overpreparing, and working under pressure. It often isn't until the demands of work, motherhood, or another major life transition become too much that the underlying struggle comes into view. In this episode, I sit down with ADHD counselor Jenna Free, author of The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, to explore what she calls the frantic-crash cycle. She explains how chronic fight-or-flight may intensify ADHD symptoms and why nervous system regulation can make other tools and strategies easier to use. You'll learn: Why women and high achievers can compensate for ADHD for decades before their usual coping strategies stop working How perfectionism, procrastination, and working under pressure can keep the frantic-crash cycle going The physical signs of nervous system dysregulation, including shallow breathing, muscle tension, and rushing even when there's no real urgency Why calming your body is only the first step in creating lasting change How you can move away from all-or-nothing behavior and build a more sustainable way of getting things done A diagnosis can help you understand how your brain works, but it doesn't have to define what's possible. By learning to recognize and regulate survival mode, you can create the conditions for your brain to work at its best. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Fatty15, Timeline, Rho, Seed, and Sulighten. Shop Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/hyman and save 15% with code HYMAN. Head to fatty15.com/HYMAN today and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Support healthy aging and get up to 20% off when you subscribe on top of the new starting price of $79 at timeline.com/drhyman. Explore science-backed products at rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. Make your microbiome part of your daily routine with seed.com/hyman and save 25% with code 25HYMAN. Discover why so many people are using sunlighten.com, use code HYMAN to save up to $2,100 today and free shipping. 0:00 Understanding the impact of fight or flight and overview of ADHD discussion 2:01 Functional medicine approach to neurodevelopmental issues 4:38 Rising ADHD diagnoses in adults and coping strategies 9:25 Life transitions and the unmasking of ADHD 13:22 Revisiting fight or flight's role in ADHD and urgency as a motivator 19:24 Differentiating ADHD from chronic dysregulation 24:03 Nervous system regulation for everyone and ADHD regulation stages 25:46 Physical, thought, and behavioral regulation techniques 41:53 Motherhood, stress, and overlooked signs of ADHD in women 44:28 Gaps in traditional ADHD training and new perspectives for clinicians 48:09 Recognizing dysregulation in daily life and common signs 51:29 Supporting partners and mothers with ADHD 53:16 Positive aspects and living well with ADHD 54:51 Jenna Free's book, resources, and podcast conclusion

Do you crave chocolate almost every single day? There's a real reason for that, and it might be the same reason your magnesium isn't actually working. If we are in midlife and we have ever been told to 'just add magnesium,' this episode is for us. Because here is what almost nobody explains. There is not just one magnesium. There are seven different forms. And every form does a completely different job in our body. Most of us are taking one form. Usually the cheapest one. Usually the one that does almost nothing for the symptoms we are actually trying to fix. Then we wonder why magnesium 'is not working.' Wade Lightheart is back on the show. He is the co-founder of BiOptimizers (the company behind Masszymes), a three-time Canadian national natural bodybuilding champion, and one of the world's leading authorities on natural nutrition and supplementation. Today we walk through every single form of magnesium, what each one does in a midlife woman's body, and why one capsule with all seven became the missing piece in my own routine. This is the foundation underneath every other midlife thing we are already doing. The HRT. The protein. The lifting. The sleep work. None of it lands the way it should without this mineral in place. WE GO DEEP ON: •  Why 'just add magnesium' is incomplete advice •  Why midlife women are running on a magnesium deficit and do not know it •  The 7 forms of magnesium and what each one actually does •  Sleep, cramps, anxiety, mood, bones, energy, recovery: which form does what •  Why magnesium taurate is one of the most under-discussed forms for women's hearts •  How estrogen, cortisol, and stomach acid affect our magnesium in midlife •  Why one capsule with all 7 forms (Magnesium Breakthrough) became my switch •  What women feel in the first night, the first week, the first three months TIMESTAMPS •  00:00 | Why everyone is saying just add magnesium (and what nobody is explaining) •  08:00 | The 7 forms one by one (sleep, heart, muscle, energy, absorption) •  28:00 | Why one form is not enough. The Magnesium Breakthrough reveal. •  38:00 | Who this is for and how to take it •  48:00 | One thing to do this week. Close. Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube   Episode Links: https://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill  http://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill?product=masszymes  http://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill?product=mag-caps  http://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill?product=mag-drink  http://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill?product=sleep    Learn More About Wade Lightheart  Instagram ➜  http://instagram.com/bioptimizers  Website ➜ http://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill?product=mag-drink  Thank you to our show sponsors:  TIMELINE:Timeline is offering 20% off your order! Go to https://timeline.com/NATALIEJILL  QUANTUM UPGRADE: Try Quantum Upgrade completely free for 15 days—no credit card required. Use code NATALIEJILL at checkout on https://quantumupgrade.io/start  Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations! Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Connect with me on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit   For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.  Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast.

Have you ever hit every single goal you set out for yourself and still felt completely empty inside? That's the exact moment I found myself in years ago, staring at a stack of investor paperwork worth millions, and I couldn't sign it. I was recently interviewed by Eric Berman on Inside The Speakeasy. It was a great experience! We discuss my journey from extreme burnout to creating a life centered around freedom, fulfillment, and intentional success. Inside The Speakeasy, hosted by Eric Berman, gives entrepreneurs, founders, marketers, and creators an inside look at what it really takes to build and scale a successful business. Each episode features candid conversations with ambitious leaders who share the strategies, lessons, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped their journey. From startup growth and marketing execution to leadership and innovation, guests reveal what is actually working in today's business landscape. If you're ready to think bigger, take smarter risks, and accelerate your growth, pull up a chair and step Inside The Speakeasy. In this conversation, Eric and I got real about what it actually costs to grind your way to the top. I told him the story of building a tech startup in New York City in my early twenties, working over a hundred hours a week, running on four or five hours of sleep, and finally landing seven figure funding deals with partnerships tied to companies like Microsoft and IBM. On paper, I had made it. In my gut, I was smoked. My brother and I sat in our tiny apartment in Queens and ripped up the paperwork instead of signing it. That decision changed the entire direction of my life. We talked about why so many high performing entrepreneurs are optimizing every part of their business while completely neglecting the systems that support their own happiness. It's easy to build a scoreboard for revenue and totally forget to build one for your own peace. That's actually the question I think every entrepreneur needs to sit with. Are you chasing your own definition of success, or somebody else's? I chased someone else's for a long time, and it nearly cost me everything that actually mattered. One of the bigger things we got into is what I call the more disease. It's this constant craving for more money, more status, more followers, more stuff, and it infects high performers especially hard because we're wired to always push for the next level. The cure isn't actually more. It's contentment. Getting crystal clear on what you truly want and then practicing real gratitude for it, that's what breaks the cycle. Success without fulfillment is a trap, and I've watched it swallow people who look like they have everything. We also dug into digital overload, and honestly this one hits people harder than they realize. Constant screens, constant notifications, constant comparison, it quietly wrecks your happiness, your focus, and your relationships without you even noticing it happening. I shared some of the simple habits I use to fight it, like keeping the first and last thirty minutes of my day completely screen free. And we talked about growth. Real growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes consistent investment, reading in the morning, listening to something good in the afternoon, watching something educational at night. Small, repeatable habits stacked on top of each other over time. That's the whole game. If any of this is landing for you, do yourself a favor and go listen to the full conversation with Eric on Inside The Speakeasy. And if you want to keep building your own freedom and fulfillment beyond this episode, head over to https://happyhustle.com/podcast. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Erichttps://www.instagram.com/ericbbermanhttps://www.facebook.com/speakeasymastermindhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbermanhttps://www.youtube.com/@SpeakeasyMastermind Find Eric on his website: https://speakeasymastermind.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

In this episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely sits down with Angelo Keely, a nutrition and protein optimization expert, for a conversation that every woman in midlife needs to hear. The topic? Why protein intake needs actually increase with age—especially during perimenopause and menopause—and how getting this right can be a game-changer for strength, metabolism, and overall vitality. Angelo breaks down the often-overlooked reality of sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass that sneaks in as women age, and explains why maintaining muscle is not just about looking toned—it's about bone health, metabolic function, and long-term independence. He shares practical strategies for hitting daily protein goals without overeating, and clarifies the important distinction between standard protein powders and essential amino acids (EAAs), explaining what the body actually absorbs and utilizes. The conversation also tackles the rise of GLP-1 medications and the risks of rapid weight loss without proper muscle support. Angelo offers straightforward guidance on how to pair these medications with resistance training and targeted amino acid support to preserve lean mass and vitality. Listeners will walk away with simple, sustainable strategies for fueling their bodies for strength and longevity—no matter their age.  Discover how to protect your muscle, protect your health, and age on your own terms.  Check out Kion and learn more at www.getkion.com   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Watch this episode HEREOkay guys, I've been wanting to talk about this for a WHILE but have been too nervous to do so....Today we're talking about posting children online....the risks, privacy, consent, family vloggers, Hollywood and predators.....I know I hold a very unpopular opinion here, so I'm very curious to hear what you guys think. As always, I think every family has to make the decisions that are right for them, but I have a LOT of thoughts on where this conversation has gone culturally and what we might be missing in regards to what it means to "stay safe"....Maybe I'll need to make a part 2....Episode sponsors: (Thank you in advance for shopping my links! It means alot to me!=)· Equip Protein: Clean Protein Bars (use NIKKIP for 15% off)· Lineage Provisions: my creatine powder (Use NIKKIP for 15% off)If you'd like to support us on Patreon. I have a huge library of extra content.♥ YOUTUBE♥ INSTAGRAM♥ FACEBOOK♥ TIK TOK♥ XLinks for Products or Brands I am loving:· CUTE Modest Swimwear, Honeymark: code NIKKI10 for 10% off· The BEST magnesium supplement- BIOptimizers code NIKKIP10 for 10% off· Don't Freak It's Faux blankets: code nikki15 for 15% off· Homestead Brand: Beautiful leather products from a family I love!: (use code NIKKIP for 10% off)· Conservative Homeschool Books! Tuttle Twins· EQUIP PROTEIN: Clean Protein Powder use NIKKIP for 15% off· Frownies:  use link or code NikkiP for 10% off· Ginger June Candle Co: non toxic + smells amazing! (code nikki20 for 20% off)· Mome-the most beautiful dresses!· Lineage Provisions: my creatine powder (Use NIKKIP for 15% off) *Many of the above links are affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase items, I may earn a commission on your purchase. I obviously only recommend products or services that I use and enjoy! ☺️ Thank you!

Bob and Janet discuss the first half of Bob's interview with Murder Sheet hosts Àine and Kevin.The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday.  Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.Today's Sponsors: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers – Head to Bioptimizers.com/truth and use code TRUTH for 15% off

Have you ever built something you love, poured years into it, and never once stopped to ask what it's actually worth? Most business owners haven't. And that one blind spot could cost them everything they worked for. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Michael Sauer also known as Bone, an exit planning expert who has helped guide business transactions up to a hundred and twenty million dollars. He works with business owners to figure out exactly what their company is worth today, what it could be worth years from now, and how to make it as sellable as possible before life forces the decision for them. You can find him and his work at kandemlaw.com. What makes this episode matter is the timing. Bone dropped some numbers on me that stopped me in my tracks, and I think they'll do the same for you. Only twelve to twenty percent of businesses that go up for sale actually sell. Of the ones that do sell, half go for less than the owner needed. And here's the gut punch. Only five percent of business owners are actually happy with what they walked away with after the sale. Five percent. That's not a small gap, that's a system that's broken for almost everyone going through it. Here's what stuck with me most from our conversation. Fifty percent of businesses get sold involuntarily. Health issues, family emergencies, burnout, none of us plan for these things to force our hand, but they happen. Bone's point is simple. Build your business to be sellable now, not someday, so you're never caught off guard. It takes years to sell right, not months. Most owners come to Bone wanting to sell within twelve months. He tells them straight up that's not enough time. Three years minimum, five years ideal, if you actually want top value. The number on paper isn't the number in your pocket. Broker fees, attorney fees, capital gains tax, they all take a bite. Sell for ten million without a real tax strategy and you might walk away with seven. Bone's advice is to reverse engineer the number you actually need and plan backward from there. Seventy nine percent of business owners regret selling within a year. Not sadness. Not stress. Profound regret. That statistic alone is why proactive planning matters so much more than people realize. Profit First is one of the simplest financial moves you can make. If you haven't implemented it in your business yet, Bone calls it the number one financial hack for owners. Set money aside before you spend it, not after. We also got into the fun stuff. I put Bone through my rapid fire round and got some real answers. Taco Bell is his go to food, his spirit animal is a bald eagle, and his best piece of legal advice might be the most important thing you hear in this whole episode. Hire an attorney before you need one. We also talked about family, gratitude, and what it means to build a life you're proud of, not just a business that sells well. This episode is a reminder that hustle without a plan is just motion. You can work hard for twenty years and still leave money and peace of mind on the table if you never stop to ask the right questions. Bone's whole approach is about giving business owners confidence and security, so when the moment comes to sell, they're ready instead of scrambling. If you're ready to start thinking ahead instead of playing catch up with your own business, this conversation is going to hit home. Go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Michaelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sellonyourterms/ Find Michael on this website: https://kandem.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Have you ever caught yourself repeating a story about your life that, if you're really honest, isn't even true anymore? Maybe it's the "I had a perfect childhood" story, or the "I love my business" story, or the "I just don't know what I want to do" story. We tell ourselves these things so often we forget to check if they're real. That's exactly where this conversation with Philip McKernan took me, and honestly, it wrecked me in the best way. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Philip McKernan, a man who has built a global reputation for his unapologetic work with entrepreneurs. Philip has caddied golf for the president of Ireland, been chased by a bull elephant in Nigeria, made wine in Australia, traveled to 85 countries, helped build an orphanage in Peru, written five books despite being dyslexic, and directed an award winning documentary. For the past five years he's been restoring a 500 year old castle on 22 acres of Celtic rainforest on Ireland's west coast called Brave Castle, where he now hosts soul searching entrepreneurs and EO forum retreats. His whole philosophy, which he calls Soul Set, is about helping people uncover their unique gifts and use them to actually impact the world, not just talk about it. This episode matters because Philip doesn't let you hide. He has this gift, or maybe it's a curse depending on how you look at it, of hearing what people aren't saying. He calls himself insanely sensitive under all that toughness, and that sensitivity is exactly why he can spot a false narrative from a mile away. If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of your life instead of living it, this conversation is going to hit close to home. We give ourselves what we feel we deserve. Philip shared this belief that most entrepreneurs, deep down, don't fully like who they are, and that shapes everything from how they run their business to how they show up in relationships. Until you challenge that inner narrative, you'll keep recreating the same patterns no matter how much success you stack up. Life is a series of three mountains, and most people get stuck on the second one. The first mountain is about you. The second is about building something with others, your family, your business, your team. The third mountain is where it gets powerful, because that's where you turn your deepest scar into service for someone else. Philip's own mission became eradicating loneliness in the world, because loneliness was the thing he wrestled with his whole life. Busyness is often just a way to avoid feeling. Philip talked about how consuming endless information, chasing the next book or podcast, can actually be a form of running from yourself. He challenged listeners to stop consuming for a while and just sit with what comes up. Spoiler, it's usually clarity you've been avoiding. Geography quietly shapes your happiness more than we admit. Philip pointed out that so many of us build our lives in places we don't even want to be, hoping success will make it worth it. He's convinced that if you build something in a place that doesn't light you up, either it won't work, or it won't matter even if it does. Stop using so much "I" language. When Philip listens for what's really holding someone back, he notices how much people center themselves in their own fear. His advice was blunt and simple, your gift was given to you on loan, and your job is to give it away, not hoard it out of fear. By the end of our talk, Philip reminded me that the story you keep telling yourself, whether it's about your childhood, your business, or your fear, deserves to be questioned. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply ask yourself, is this actually true. This is one of those episodes you'll want to listen to twice. Go catch the full conversation with Philip McKernan at https://happyhustle.com/podcast, and let it challenge the story you've been telling yourself too. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Philip said it's about having a mission you're relentlessly going after, but never sacrificing who you are at the core, what you believe, or the people around you in the process. He admitted he doesn't do it perfectly, but he does it with intention. His final word was this, have something you believe in and stand for, but don't chase it at the cost of everything else, because if you do, it will never feel worth it in the end. Connect with Philiphttps://www.facebook.com/philip.mckernanhttps://www.instagram.com/philip_mckernan/https://www.youtube.com/@philipmckernanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mckernan/ Find Philip on this website: https://philipmckernan.com/ready/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

This week, I'm joined by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley, to hear the story behind the brand and the woman who helped build it. What started as a simple observation at an airport would become one of America's most beloved lifestyle brands. In 1982, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and her friend and business partner Patricia Miller noticed that every piece of luggage looked the same: boring, black, and bland. That moment sparked the idea for Vera Bradley, built on the belief that color could change how you feel.Together, we talk about entrepreneurship, ambition, motherhood, success, and the lessons Barbara learned along the way. It's an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build something lasting, and what can happen when your dream changes your life in ways you never expected.For more on Barbara, follow her on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/verabradley Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verabradley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verabradley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/verabradley Thanks to my Sponsors:OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code FLOURISHING at www.oneskin.co/FLOURISHING #oneskinpodAuri Nutrition: Visit tryauri.com/flourishing - your discount, up to 42% off your first purchase, applies automatically at the link Just Ingredients: Visit justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderCozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code FLOURISHING for an exclusive 20% offBiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your orderAcely: Visit Acely.com and use code OVER50 for 20% offNobl: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind - security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adKeep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Have you ever posted something that felt too messy, too unfiltered, almost embarrassing to hit share on, and then watched it outperform every polished piece of content you've ever made? Yeah, me too. And it happens more than you'd think. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm breaking down something I've been calling the polished paradox, and why the more perfect your content looks, the more distance it actually creates between you and the people you're trying to reach. Here's the big shift. We've all been trained to think that better production means better results. Cleaner lighting, tighter scripts, a perfect edit. But the truth is, people can smell a performance from a mile away. The best piece of content I ever made cost me nothing. No lighting, no script, no editor. Just me on the side of the road, in my truck, on my phone. That one moment broke my brain open to a simple idea. You don't need all the fancy stuff. You just need a real message and the guts to share it. Here's what stood out most from the episode. Authenticity is the real currency now, not production value. 92% of marketers believe their content is authentic, but over half of consumers say it isn't. That gap right there is where your reach is dying. Nine out of ten consumers say authenticity decides which brands they support, and 63% trust real people over brands talking about themselves. AI can make anything look expensive now, so production value isn't the differentiator anymore. Being real is. The beautiful mess effect is backed by actual science. Back in 1966, researcher Elliot Aronson found that a guy who fumbled at the end of an interview was rated more likable, but only if he'd already shown he was competent. Skill first, mess second. That combo builds trust fast. Keep your stumbles in. Let the edits be a little imperfect. It works. The campfire standard changes everything. I run backcountry masterminds out in Montana, completely off the grid. Day one, everyone shows up polished, elevator pitches, clean numbers, the whole show. By night three, the masks come off. The real stuff comes out, the struggles, the doubts, the wins nobody expected. Nobody thinks less of anyone in that moment. Everyone respects them more. That's the standard I want you thinking about with your content. Talk like you're at a campfire, not presenting on a stage. Share the scar, not the wound. There's a difference between processed pain and raw pain. Scars mean you've healed and gained perspective. Wounds are still open. Use your story once you've made it to the other side. That's what makes vulnerability land as leadership instead of just venting. Your own judgment of what's too vulnerable is usually wrong. The post you're most nervous to share is almost always the one that connects the deepest. I've seen it happen over and over. The content that feels risky to post is usually the content people needed to see. At the end of the day, this all comes back to trust. Authenticity isn't a marketing tactic, it's a way of showing up in your business and your life that actually lines up with who you are. When you stop performing and start connecting, everything shifts. Your engagement grows. Your relationships deepen. And honestly, you just feel more like yourself. If any of this hit home, go listen to the full episode where I break down the psychology behind it all, the studies, the stories, and exactly how to apply the campfire standard to your own content. Head over to https://happyhustle.com/podcast and press play. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Conning people into buying bogus "cures" is nothing new. In the early 1900's Linda Hazzard put her own spin on the age-old practice. Her patients would find themselves out much more than the price of her "treatment."  Strange and Unexplained" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab & Three Goose Entertainment and is a journey into the uncomfortable and the unknowable that will leave you both laughing and sleeping with the lights on. You can get early and ad-free episodes and much more over at www.grabbagcollab.comFollow us on InstagramEpisode Sponsors:Alloy. Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit myalloy.com and use code STRANGE for $20 offyour first order!Bioptimizers. Head to http://bioptimizers.com/strange and use code STRANGE for 15% off your order. Use my link and code and you'll unlock exclusive discounts for friends of the show, plus surprise free bonuses and bigger discounts BIOptimizers rolls out during certain windows. You can also get free shipping on select orders.Vinted. Give your clothes a second life with Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything you earn. Plus, for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US on Vinted.Quince. Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/strange. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.  Avocado Green Mattress. Find an Avocado near you or shop online at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/STRANGE — and check out their mattress and bedding sale!

The difference between being healthy or not healthy mostly comes down to the simple things within your control like eating nutrient-rich foods, incorporating movement into your daily routine and following a stable sleep schedule.Like Paul, BIOptimizers co-founders, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart, constantly test, test and test their bodies, beliefs and products to ensure those simple things are always protecting and enhancing better health.Building on that theme of experimenting, Matt talks about the 80,000+ experiments he's done on BIOptimizers products over the years and Wade shares his bucket theory of nutrition that will make your health more bulletproof this week on Spirit Gym.Besides the many great BIOptimizers products Wade and Matt have developed, you'll want to check out the BIOptimizers Nutrition Coach Program. Look for Matt and Wade on social media via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Listen to the BIOptimizers Awesome Health Podcast hosted by Wade on Apple Podcasts.Timestamps2:19 Is maltodextrin in your electrolyte drink?6:08 BiOptimizers' bio-lab recently topped the 80,000 mark in experiments.10:17 Wade's concussion theory.24.28 “Matt loves running experiments on everything.”32:42 Do you have a zinc deficiency?38:32 Can you really feel the truth?51:30 How to make your health more bulletproof.1:00:37 Wade's bucket theory of nutrition.1:08:55 Feeling the sensation of a weightlifter's/athlete's heart.1:16:38 Understanding cofactors.1:22:53 “One of the hardest things [for humans] to absorb is fat soluble molecules.”1:33:21 Protecting your microbiome.1:45:44 Wade's small confession.1:53:30 The power of the placebo and the biology of belief.2:02:00 The benefits of experiential reality.2:17:06 Substitute the word belief for hypothesis and your life will change.2:23:00 “Children are the ultimate health hack.”ResourcesThe Ultimate Nutrition Bible by Matt Gallant and Wade LightheartOrthomolecular Psychiatry: Treatment Of Schizophrenia by Dr. David Hawkins and Dr. Linus PaulingBioaccessibility, bioavailability and metabolism of functional foods, Handbook of Functional FoodsPaul's podcast conversation with Jason ChristoffHildegard von Bingen's Physica by Saint Hildegard of Bingen and Priscilla ThroopThe Fat of the Land by Vilhjalmur StefanssonYour Body's Many Cries for Water by Fereydoon BatmanghelidjThe Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life by Robert Becker and Gary SeldenTuning in to Nature by Philip CallahanBiochemical Individuality by Roger WilliamsFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Spirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Have you ever hit every goal on paper and still felt like something inside you was falling apart? That's the question at the heart of this episode, and honestly, it's one I think about a lot as an entrepreneur myself. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Justin Roethlingshofer, a human performance expert, data driven health strategist, and longevity practitioner with over two decades of experience optimizing health and performance. Justin has a background that includes postgraduate doctoral research in cellular biology, work inside the National Hockey League, and now a powerful new book called Holy Health, Habits and Rhythms to Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life. He's also the health coach behind worship artist Brandon Lake, helping him sustain fifty shows on tour while keeping his body, mind, and spirit intact. What makes this episode matter is that Justin doesn't just talk theory. He's lived the full spectrum of health struggles himself, from an obese kid to an anorexic kid to a burned out high achiever who was told he might not see thirty five. And even with all his credentials, he still had to learn that true health isn't about optimization. It's about alignment, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We also dive into the story of Brian Johnson, the tech entrepreneur spending millions a year trying to reverse his aging, who's now dealing with a painful autoimmune condition. Justin breaks down why chasing perfect numbers without addressing the root of chronic stress can actually work against you, and why your body can't tell the difference between mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional stress. It just knows stress, and it responds. Here are a few takeaways that stuck with me. First, your cells need three things to thrive: oxygen, detoxification, and nutrients, and most of us are running environments that are starving them of all three. Second, sleep isn't optional. It's during deep sleep that your lymphatic system actually turns on and clears out the junk your body's been holding onto all day. Third, honoring a weekly Sabbath isn't just a spiritual discipline, it's backed by a study of 250,000 people showing those who kept one had eleven extra years of high quality output in their lives. Fourth, most of us are operating from a wounded place, whether that's a performer heart, a pleaser heart, or a protector heart, and until we deal with that root, we'll keep trading our health for a version of success that never actually satisfies. And fifth, healing isn't just physical. It requires your identity to be settled in who God says you are, not who the world demands you to be. What really got me was Justin's honesty about his own journey. Even as the expert, even with all the degrees and the leadership positions, he still hit a wall in a sauna five years ago and had to surrender the whole performance driven identity he'd built his life around. That kind of vulnerability from someone who coaches high performers for a living, it hits different. If you're ready to stop chasing health like it's another goal to conquer and start understanding what your body actually needs to heal, this conversation will shift the way you think about it. Justin's message is simple but it's not easy. You are designed to heal, you're created to thrive, and holy health is the path there. Go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. You'll walk away with a completely different lens on what it actually means to be healthy, and maybe the permission you didn't know you needed to stop striving and start healing. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? For Justin, happy hustlin' is being able to have the capacity to carry the calling that God has put on your life. Connect with Justinhttps://www.facebook.com/justin.roethlingshoeferhttps://www.instagram.com/justinroethhttps://www.youtube.com/@justinroethlingshoefer/featuredhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer/https://www.tiktok.com/@justinroeth Find Justin on this website: https://justinroethlingshoefer.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

In Health Hot Take #2, Dr. Will Cole and Andrea go deep on something generating real alarm — not just on social media, but in town halls across the country. AI data centers: what they're emitting, what they're consuming, and what they're doing to the communities around them. They also pull back the curtain on the philosophical movement driving AI acceleration — from 19th century Russian philosopher Nikolai Fyodorov to Nick Land's dark enlightenment and the documented connections to key Silicon Valley figures. Plus: the practical EMF mitigation steps everyone can take, how to help bees survive a changing world, and why this is ultimately a call to be informed, empowered, and present. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu.Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLE to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription.Use code BEINGWELL at Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.Head to BIOPTIMIZERS.COM/AOBW and use code WILLCOLE for 15% off your orderUse code willcole at aurahouse.com for 10% off your first order. Completely worth it.Use the links in my show notes to check your registration, get registered, or receive election reminders. You can also visit vote.online or @vote on Instagram for more information.Check Your Registration - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/check-your-registration?partnerId=cbc1e590 Get Election Reminders - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/get-election-reminders?partnerId=cbc1e590 Register To Vote - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/register-to-vote?partnerId=cbc1e590 Pledge To Register - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/pledge-to-register?partnerId=cbc1e590Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch this episode HEREWelcome back to Tea Talk! Today we're catching up on life and chatting about everything thats been on my mind from the Lindsay Clancy trial and my experience with Lexapro/SSRIs to why I started taking creatine and the wildfires here in Idaho & Spokane! PLEASE give this video a thumbs up if you liked it! Episode sponsors: (Thank you in advance for shopping my links! It means alot to me!=)· Homestead Brand: Beautiful leather products from a family I love!: (use code NIKKIP for 10% off)· Equip Protein: Clean Protein Bars (use NIKKIP for 15% off)· Lineage Provisions: my creatine powder (Use NIKKIP for 15% off)If you'd like to support us on Patreon. I have a huge library of extra content.♥ YOUTUBE♥ INSTAGRAM♥ FACEBOOK♥ TIK TOK♥ XLinks for Products or Brands I am loving:· CUTE Modest Swimwear, Honeymark: code NIKKI10 for 10% off· The BEST magnesium supplement- BIOptimizers code NIKKIP10 for 10% off· Don't Freak It's Faux blankets: code nikki15 for 15% off· Conservative Homeschool Books! Tuttle Twins· EQUIP PROTEIN: Clean Protein Powder use NIKKIP for 15% off· Frownies:  use link or code NikkiP for 10% off· Ginger June Candle Co: non toxic + smells amazing! (code nikki20 for 20% off)· Mome-the most beautiful dresses! *Many of the above links are affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase items, I may earn a commission on your purchase. I obviously only recommend products or services that I use and enjoy! ☺️ Thank you!

Have you ever wondered why your side hustle still feels like a job, even after months of grinding on it? You're not lazy. You're not doing it wrong. You might just be building the wrong thing. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get into something I've watched trip up side hustlers and seven and eight figure founders alike. It's not a money problem. It's not a hustle problem. It's an ownership problem. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. Here's the big shift. Most people think a side hustle is about the extra income. But the real win isn't the check, it's whether what you built can survive without you. A job pays you for your time. An asset pays you for what you built, over and over, long after the initial work is done. That's the whole game. And most people never stop to ask which one they actually have. I break down a handful of ideas that changed how I think about building income streams, both for myself and for my team. Here's what stood out. The 30 day test tells you the truth. If you disappeared for 30 days and your revenue dropped to zero, you don't own an asset. You own a high paying job wearing a side hustle costume. It's blunt, but it's the fastest way to know where you actually stand. Most people mismanage the money before they ever scale it. Almost 40% of side hustle income goes to discretionary spending, only 31% gets saved, and just one in five people put any of it toward debt. I share my own rule for this, which is 30% set aside for taxes the day it lands, 30% back into the business, and 40% home to you. That structure alone can change everything. Ownership changes people, and that includes your team. 40% of side hustlers say they wouldn't quit even for a 20% raise from their main employer. That's not about money. That's about people tasting ownership for the first time and refusing to let it go. If you're leading a team, this matters more than you think. Burnout is real, even for founders who look like they have it together. 67% of people running something on the side report burnout. I talk about the 90 day checkpoint I use to stay honest with myself, which comes down to three questions. Is revenue trending up, flat, or down. What's my actual return on the hours I'm putting in. And how do I really feel about it on a Sunday night. You have to own your audience, not rent it. If your business lives entirely on someone else's platform, you're a tenant, not an owner. I talk about why your email list and your own community matter so much more than followers on a platform you don't control. What I really want for you is the same thing I want for my own team. Time back. Freedom back. The ability to build something that keeps working even when you step away from it. That's what happy hustling is actually about. Not doing more, but building smarter. If any of this hit home, go listen to the full episode at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. I break down every one of these ideas in more depth, with the exact tools and systems I use to build assets that run without me. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@caryjackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick just told Mel Robbins to stop putting bananas in your blueberry smoothie, but the study behind her claim has a catch almost nobody is mentioning. It's not the only trusted expert claim getting exposed this week either: The New York Times just uncovered AI clones of Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Kelly Casperson selling supplements they never actually endorsed. Meanwhile, Camille Kostek, Charli D'Amelio, and Ariana Grande are all getting torn apart online over their bodies, and Chalene admits she's been guilty of the exact double standard she's calling out. Why do we judge weight loss so differently than weight gain? And what is Ariana Grande's new video Petal really saying about fame, control, and criticism? Topics discussed: Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Mel Robbins, Mars, CocoaVia, The New York Times, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Mazymes, BiOptimizers, Camille Kostek, Charli D'Amelio, Ariana Grande, Sports Illustrated, GLP-1, Ozempic, eating disorders, obesity. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast

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Ever feel like you're doing everything right in business, but something still feels off about the people teaching you how to do it? You're not crazy. And this episode is going to explain exactly why. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, which has sat in Apple's top fifty podcasts for years and pulls in over 10 million downloads a month. Jordan spent years as a finance attorney before walking away to build one of the most respected interview podcasts out there. He's talked to everyone from biker gang members to Russian mobsters, and somehow he still finds time to break down things like where the letter Q actually came from. He's sharp, he's funny, and he does not pretend to have it all figured out, which is exactly why this conversation hits so hard. This episode matters because we're at a weird moment right now. Everybody's got an opinion on AI, everybody's got an opinion on what it takes to build a personal brand, and honestly, a lot of it is noise. Jordan cuts through that. We talked about the future of podcasting in an AI world, why authenticity is becoming the only real competitive advantage left, and how he pulled himself out of self limiting beliefs that started way back when he was a kid in Michigan who never thought he'd leave the state, let alone build a global media brand. AI isn't just automating your business, it's creating things that never existed before. Jordan compares this moment to the early days of electricity. First we electrified what already existed, like street lights. Then we built things that never existed before, like washing machines and toasters. AI is doing the same thing right now, and the real opportunity in this AI world isn't in replacing what you already do, it's in building the thing nobody's built yet. Your personality is now your biggest asset, especially in podcasting. Jordan broke down how podcasting used to reward whoever could synthesize information the fastest. Now that AI can do that instantly, the only thing left that actually matters is whether people like being around you. Are you engaging, are you funny, are you real. That's the future of podcasting whether we like it or not. People can smell fake from a mile away, so stop pretending. We talked about how many so called gurus are standing in front of rented Lambos and staged private jets, and honestly, people are done falling for it. Jordan's take was simple. You have to own who you are completely, because your business is a direct reflection of your values whether you like it or not. The friendships that matter most are the ones where nobody's keeping score. Jordan shared that some of his healthiest relationships are with people who have absolutely nothing to gain from him. No networking angle, no future deal, just two guys who like each other. He said it's the lack of competition that makes those friendships feel so good. Sometimes the scariest decision ends up being the one that changes everything. Jordan stayed in a business partnership for years longer than he should have, mostly out of fear. When he finally left, his new business became more profitable within months than the old one had been at its peak after over a decade. He called it like taking off ankle weights he didn't even realize he was wearing. We also dive into how Jordan keeps his marriage strong even with a packed schedule, why he's more grateful for luck and timing than almost anything else in his career, and the exact investing advice his dad forced on him at sixteen that ended up changing his entire financial future. There's also a rapid fire round where you get to see the real, unfiltered, kind of nerdy side of Jordan that makes him so likable in the first place. At the end of the day, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to build something real. You just have to keep showing up as yourself, stay curious, and protect the relationships that actually matter. That's the kind of hustle that lasts, no matter how fast this AI world keeps moving. If you're ready to rethink how you show up in business and in life, this conversation is going to give you a lot to chew on. Go listen to the full episode now at https://happyhustle.com/podcast. This one might just be the reset you didn't know you needed. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Jordan said that happy hustlin' is about using your business as a means to have a happy life with your family and friends, not the thing you're doing at all times while you occasionally squeeze in happiness on the side. Connect with Jordanhttps://www.facebook.com/thejordanharbingershowhttps://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger/https://www.youtube.com/thejordanharbingershowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger/https://x.com/jordanharbingerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jordanharbinger?_t=8ll3oumVPJe&_r=1 Find Jordan on this website: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Ever feel like you're winning on paper but losing everywhere else? Like your business is growing but you're not sure you'd recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? That's the trap I'm talking you out of in this episode, and it's one I lived through myself. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get real about burnout, not as some soft, feel good topic, but as an actual business risk. I share how I lost my own joy, faith, fitness, and family time grinding away at my tech company in New York City, all in the name of profit and status. I'm not preaching from a place of theory here. I'm speaking from the other side of it. Here's the big shift I want you to make. Burnout used to be a flex. No sleep, no boundaries, no days off, and somehow that was worn like a badge of honor. I flip that completely. Protecting your energy isn't weakness, it's the smartest competitive advantage a founder can have. The people ignoring the warning signs are the ones actually putting their business at risk, not the ones who rest. Burnout is officially a recognized condition, not just a feeling. Back in 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, defined by energy depletion, cynicism about your work, and reduced performance. If you're hitting even one of those three, that's data, not a character flaw. Shadow burnout is the sneaky kind. In 2025, 73% of tech founders reported hitting their business goals while their health quietly fell apart behind the scenes. The numbers look fine right up until they don't. There's a massive support gap. Roughly 87% of founders report anxiety, depression, or burnout, yet only about 23% actually work with a coach or psychologist. Founders with real support networks are around 45% less likely to burn out. Community isn't optional, it's protection. The Guilt Audit is a game changer. I walk through a simple weekly practice, look at your calendar and find the one thing you're doing purely out of guilt instead of strategy. Cut it or delegate it. Then ask of everything else, does this drive revenue, relationships, or recovery? If it doesn't, it doesn't belong there. Systems beat willpower. I share my own burnout proof habits, protecting peak creative hours like client meetings, taking one full unplugged day a week, and scheduling actual support like a coach or mastermind so it doesn't get pushed aside. I also get into why I take Fridays off completely, no exceptions, and how that one boundary changed my relationship with my kids and my wife. It's a small thing that carries a lot of weight. What makes this episode hit different is that I'm not telling you to hustle less. The name is literally Happy Hustle. I'm telling you to build the infrastructure underneath your ambition so your energy isn't the thing that breaks first. Burnout was never required. It was just a story a lot of us bought into, and I want to help you write a new one. If you're running on fumes right now, or you know a fellow founder who is, this episode is worth sharing. Sometimes all it takes is permission to protect your energy before you lose something you can't get back. Give it a full listen at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It just might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress =================================================================== Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

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What if your entire financial plan is really just hope and prayer dressed up to look like a strategy? That's the question that cracked this whole episode wide open, and once you hear the answer, you won't look at your bank account the same way again. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm sharing the Guest Guru Training that JP Newman delivered exclusively to our Happy Hustle Club members. And I'm telling you, this one needed to get out to everyone, not just the guys in the room that day. JP is a serial real estate entrepreneur who's closed over two billion dollars in transactions and lent out hundreds of millions more over a 25 year career. He's a purpose driven capitalist, podcast host, speaker, and the founder of Fulfillionaire.com. What makes JP different is that he's lived both sides of the coin. He chased money hard for years, finally hit his goals, and found himself more anxious and depressed than ever. That crash sent him on a search for something deeper, and what he built out of that search is the framework he shared with our guys. This episode is one of those rare ones that'll make you stop and actually do the math on your own life, not just your bank account. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, or someone quietly wondering if you've picked the right number to chase, JP hands you a completely different lens to look through, and honestly, watching the guys work through it live made it hit even harder. The first big takeaway is that wealthy people are often the most fearful people in the room. After lending nearly a billion dollars and working with over a thousand investors, JP noticed something that didn't add up. The wealthier his friends got, the harder it was to get them to give. He used to think that was stinginess. Now he believes it's fear, plain and simple, and a lack of ever defining how much is actually enough. Without that number, no amount of money ever feels safe. The second takeaway is what JP calls your freedom number, and it's probably not what you think it is. When he asked the mastermind guys to name the number that would make them feel truly done chasing money, almost every single one pulled a figure straight out of thin air. Ten million here, ten million there, with no real reasoning behind it. JP's point is that most of us are chasing a fake number because we've never actually identified the feeling underneath it. Find the feeling first, freedom, safety, peace, whatever it is for you, and the real number reveals itself. Skip that step and you're just gambling with hope and prayer. The third takeaway is JP's Fulfillionaire Framework, built around four kinds of wealth he calls the four P's. Purpose wealth is your connection to meaning, the reason you're here. People wealth is your connection to love, the relationships you refuse to sacrifice for work. Presence wealth is how fully you show up in each moment, not how much time you technically have. And play wealth is your connection to joy, the stuff that makes you lose track of the clock completely. JP's whole point is that prosperity isn't the destination. It's the fuel that powers those four things. The fourth takeaway is the difference between a millionaire and a fulfillionaire. A millionaire or a billionaire is just a financial status, a number of coins collected in the bank. A fulfillionaire is someone who's married that number to a life that's actually being lived. JP explained it as a journey from scarcity, where everything is about me, to abundance, where it becomes about us, to true impact, where it finally becomes about we. He's convinced that people who make that shift end up making more money too, not less, because they're finally operating from enough instead of fear. The fifth takeaway is the spiritual practice hidden inside giving and receiving. JP pointed out that nobody enjoys asking for help when they're struggling, and almost nobody thinks hard about how they give either. He challenged the room to see both sides as a practice, not a transaction, something you get better at over time just like anything else that matters. If you've ever felt like you're grinding toward a number that doesn't actually mean anything to you, this episode is going to hit different. JP brings hard won wisdom, real talk, and a framework you can put to use immediately, not just another book telling you to want less and be grateful more. Do yourself a favor and listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. Check out JP's work and his upcoming workshops at https://fulfillionaire.com/. Connect with JPhttps://www.facebook.com/jpnewman1https://www.instagram.com/jpnewman_/https://www.youtube.com/@fulfillionairehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-newman-45a1ba/https://www.tiktok.com/@jpnewman_ Find JP on this website: https://fulfillionaire.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

There's no shortage of wellness advice these days, but how do you know what's actually worth your time and money? From menopause supplements to skincare, hair growth, creatine, collagen, and everything in between, it can be hard to separate science from savvy marketing.This week, I'm joined by Shanley Chien, Senior Editor of Health at U.S. News & World Report. With a background in medical research, Shanley specializes in turning complex clinical data into practical, easy-to-understand health advice. She leads the publication's healthy aging coverage, including its 2025 Healthy Aging Survey, and helps identify the top over-the-counter health products based on expert recommendations, not social media trends.Together, we break down what actually works, which wellness products are worth buying, and how to cut through the marketing hype so you can make more informed decisions for your health. Whether you're wondering if creatine is right for you, which drugstore skincare brands dermatologists trust, or if menopause supplements are truly worth the investment, this conversation will help you shop smarter and focus on what really supports healthy aging.For more on Shanley, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanleypierce/ Read about her on U.S News: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/shanley-chien Thanks to my Sponsors:Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsTumble: For a limited time, get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/FLOURISHING Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at Bubsnaturals.com Just Ingredients: Visit justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderBiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free travel-size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically. Auri Nutrition: Go to tryauri.com/flourishing to get up to 42% off your first purchase. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you're rich enough to control your reality, does that automatically make your paranoid delusions true? The Summer of Secrets continues as Alex takes Jesse and Mathas through the story of John McAfee, yeah, that McAfee, like the VirusScan guy.CHILLUMINATI is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Mike Martin, Jesse Cox and Alex Faciane. Hold on to your tin-foil hats and traverse the realms of the mysterious, supernatural, spooky and sometimes truly horrible - and your third eye will never be the same!Subscribe to our Patreon to support us and for extra content like full video episodes, weekly Minisodes, exclusive art, and more at http://patreon.com/CHILLUMINATIPODMERCH: https://theyetee.com/chilluminatiThank you to our sponsors:Bioptimizers: http://bioptimizers.com/chill use code CHILLHero Forge: https://www.heroforge.comMike Martin - http://www.youtube.com/@themoleculemindset Jesse Cox - http://www.youtube.com/jessecox Alex Faciane - https://www.youtube.com/@StarWarsOldCanonBookClub/Editor: DeanCutty Producer: Hilde @ https://bsky.app/profile/heksen.bsky.social Show Art: Studio Melectro @ http://www.instagram.com/studio_melectro Logo Design: Shawn JPB @ https://twitter.com/JetpackBragginEpisode Sources:https://archive.is/aLPzLhttps://archive.is/wuLm1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McAfeehttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-i-hacked-john-mcafee-got-away-his-true-life-story-steve-morgan/https://medium.com/@robloggia/showtime-send-the-money-to-this-address-efb035f799f0https://cybersecurityventures.com/mcafee-unplugged/https://www.cnbc.com/2015/08/06/john-mcafee-on-arrest-i-was-impaired.htmlhttps://x.com/officialmcafee/status/1200864283766251521https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermin_Supreme

Bob and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Aaron Habel, host of the Framed podcast, and answer listener questions.The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday.  Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors:Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers – Head to Bioptimizers.com/truth and use code TRUTH for 15% offDraft Kings – Download the app now and sign up with code TRUTH to claim ONE THOUSAND FLEX SPINS on your choice of slots!

Ever laid awake wondering if the business you've poured your heart into is going to get wiped out by a robot? Yeah, me too. And if you've felt that little knot of fear when another AI headline pops up on your feed, I want you to know you're not crazy and you're not alone. In this solo episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I get real about the thing everyone's whispering about but nobody wants to admit out loud. Is AI going to take our jobs, our businesses, our relevance? I break down why the biggest threat to you isn't AI at all. It's your comfort zone. It's staying stuck instead of adapting. This episode matters because so many of us are frozen in fear right now, and fear makes really bad business decisions. I wanted to give you a real, grounded way to think about this instead of just doom scrolling headlines. Here's what we get into. First, the fear is real and it's backed by data, but so is the opportunity. A Pew Research study found only 6% of workers think AI will create more opportunity for them long term, while 32% think it'll shrink their options. A 2026 Harris poll found 90% of job seekers have concerns about AI in the workplace. But flip the coin. 81% of hiring managers and entrepreneurs believe AI actually improves efficiency, and 79% say it frees up employee time. Same technology, same data, completely different story depending on your mindset. Second, AI cannot replace what makes you human. It can't build authentic trust. It can't lead people through uncertainty. It can't create real relationships or inspire a vision. That stuff is still, and always will be, a human job. Third, you're not going to lose your business to AI. You're going to lose it to someone who learned how to use AI better than you did. That one hit me hard when I really sat with it, and I think it'll hit you too. Fourth, treat AI like your intern, not your replacement. Let it learn you instead of stressing about learning it. Hand off the repetitive stuff, emails, meeting summaries, content ideas, research, so you can spend your recovered time and energy on deep thinking, family, faith, and the passions that actually make life feel good. Fifth, the most valuable skill in 2026 isn't coding or prompting. It's adaptability. It's humility. It's being willing to say I don't have this figured out yet and then taking action anyway. If you've been sitting on the sidelines wondering whether to lean into AI or run from it, this episode will give you the mindset shift and the practical first steps to start today. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/, and let's keep happy hustlin' together. Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: Kiln Your environment shapes your energy and your results. That's why we're proud to partner with Kiln, a premium workspace experience designed to help you work smarter, connect with amazing people, and elevate your lifestyle. From co-working and private offices to meeting rooms and event spaces, Kiln (https://kiln.com/) has everything you need to thrive. Mention "Happy Hustle" for a special hookup! =================================================================== If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. If you're ready to invest in better sleep and better recovery, check it out at https://thehappyhustle.com/mygreenmattress Ozlo Sleep If you've been struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling actually rested, let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer: Ozlo Sleep. These aren't your typical sleep buds. They're designed to block out noise and help your brain fully relax, so you can drift off faster and stay in deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect if you're a light sleeper or just want that next-level rest. If you're ready to upgrade your sleep and wake up feeling recharged, check out https://ozlosleep.com and save $80 OFF using code HAPPY.

Wade Lightheart — co-founder of BiOptimizers, former natural bodybuilding champion, and one of the most rigorously science-minded people in the supplement world — joins Dr. Will Cole for a deep dive into why magnesium is so uniquely critical right now, how different types of magnesium work differently in the body, and what the brand new Magnesium Gold formula adds to the conversation. Wade also shares the origin story of BiOptimizers (started with $100 in 2004, now $100M/year), his near-death experience at 22 and the spiritual journey it launched, why most hydration products have the sodium/potassium ratio completely inverted, and the 78,000 lab experiments that explain why their products work so differently from everything else on the shelf. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.If you're ready to feel more rested, calm, and clear, head to http://www.bioptimizers.com/willcole and use my exclusive code WILLCOLE to get 15% off any order. You'll get great discounts, free gifts, and the peace of mind of never running out. Again, that's 15% off when you use my code, WILLCOLE!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For decades, depression has often been described as the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. But how strong is the evidence behind that idea? This episode explores one perspective on an area of medicine that continues to be actively debated and is intended to encourage thoughtful discussion—not to provide individualized medical advice. Today on The Dr. Hyman Show, I'm joined by psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Joanna Moncrieff to examine the science behind the serotonin theory and explore how it shaped modern mental health care. Together, we consider why rethinking our assumptions may open the door to a more complete understanding of depression and recovery. We discuss: • Whether depression is best understood through the lens of a chemical imbalance—or something far more complex • How the serotonin theory shaped modern psychiatry and why it's increasingly being questioned • What current research says about antidepressants, emotional numbing, and informed consent • Why lifestyle, nutrition, trauma, and social connection deserve a larger role in supporting mental health • How a more individualized, whole-person approach could change the way we think about depression and recovery Mental health treatment is deeply personal, and this episode explores one perspective on an area of medicine that continues to evolve. If you're currently taking antidepressants or other prescription medications, don't stop or change your treatment based on this discussion alone. Instead, use it as a starting point for an informed conversation with your healthcare provider. Learn More: Dr. Moncrieff recently participated in an FDA Expert Panel on SSRIs and Pregnancy. If you'd like to explore another perspective on the evidence discussed in this episode, you can watch the panel here. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers, fatty15, Rho, Paleovalley, Pique, and Big Bold Health. Go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save 15% off your order, plus get a free gift.  Head to fatty15.com/hyman today and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Explore science-backed products at rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. Shop nutrient-rich foods and supplements at paleovalley.com/hyman and save 15% off your first order. Elevate your daily wellness ritual at piquelife.com/hyman and enjoy 20% off plus free gifts. Go to bigboldhealth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN15 to save 15% on your first order. (0:00) The impact of the chemical imbalance theory and myths of mental illness (2:02) Disclaimers and introduction of Joanna Moncrieff (3:00) The serotonin myth, antidepressant use, and marketing of SSRIs (16:12) Risks, side effects, and wrong-headed approaches to mental health (21:00) Societal, biological, and lifestyle factors in mental health (27:13) Commercial determinants of health (30:49) The rise and implications of psychedelic treatments in psychiatry (43:21) Drug-centered vs. disease-centered models in mental health (45:40) The role of the brain and alternative approaches to treating depression (50:00) Addressing severe depression and strategies for deprescribing antidepressants (54:41) Reframing mental health narratives and future outlook (57:09) Encouraging self-education, debate, and discussion in medicine (59:23) Closing remarks, disclaimers, and gratitude to sponsors

Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with the CEO of Protect Ethical Prosecutors Iris Eytan, unethical prosecutors, and answer one listener question.The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday.  Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors:Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers – Head to Bioptimizers.com/truth and use code TRUTH for 15% off