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Reflections on Death with Mark Goulston

There is a powerful perspective you have when you are dying.

It’s poignant and bittersweet listening to this interview and writing these words because my good friend, Dr. Mark Goulston, who sat down to record this with me not more than a few months ago, has since passed. I knew his journey, and when he came on the show, it was part of a series of interviews he would give on various podcasts that he referred to as “I’m dying to tell you.”

In our heartfelt discussion, Dr. Goulston, a renowned author, psychiatrist, suicide prevention specialist, and, as I mentioned, long-term friend, courageously shares his insights as he navigates the experience of living with a terminal illness. With his trademark wisdom and compassion, Mark reveals the powerful lessons that approaching death is teaching him about life, shedding light on what truly matters and how we can all live more fully and authentically. Throughout the episode, we explore the transformative potential of vulnerability, connection, and finding joy in the present moment, even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

Without any further ado, on with a moving and thought-provoking exploration of life, death, and the enduring power of love.

Negotiate Like a Boss with Chris Voss

Imagine you’re on the phone with a kidnapper. Your goal is to get them to release their hostage as soon as possible. It’s a life or death situation. If you say one wrong thing, it could quickly escalate and you’ll have a disaster on your hands. My guest for this episode is Chris Voss. As an FBI Hostage Negotiator for over 24 years, he’s been in that exact situation dozens of times. You don’t operate in that kind of high-pressure environment without coming away with powerful insights on human nature and human psychology.

When Chris decided to share his wisdom in a book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, it was bound to be a hit. He is also the CEO of The Black Swan Group, a company that provides negotiation training for businesses, individuals and even law enforcement. The negotiation strategies that Chris has developed don’t just work in hostage situations, they’re applicable to business deals, sales and even internal communications. His methodology focuses on uncovering black swans or small pieces of information that can be used to achieve the desired outcome. In addition to this episode, I encourage you to listen to my wife, Orion’s episode with Chris Voss on the Stellar Life podcast, episode number 137.

Creating A Lasting Legacy with Dr. Sean Stephenson

It takes work to be your best self and reach your full potential in life. It’s tempting to make excuses when things get tough. Sometimes you might even think about giving up. Then you meet someone who has achieved greatness despite incredible odds and all your little excuses pale into insignificance. Dr. Sean Stephenson is one of those people. Sean was born with a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth. The doctors did not expect him to survive at birth. By the time he was eighteen, he had fractured his bones over 200 times. Despite this, Sean overcame the challenges to become an incredible speaker, inspiring millions, appearing on Oprah and sharing the stage with US Presidents and the Dalai Lama. Sean is not just a motivational speaker. He is one of those rare people who has become a guiding light for what’s possible. Join us as we talk about everything from the benefits of having entrepreneurial parents to self-care and attracting wealth. Sean will also reveal how a three-foot tall man can teach you a thing or two about walking tall.

Kicking Your Sugar Habit with JJ Virgin

Take a moment to guess what the #1 recreational drug in the world is. Marijuana? Cocaine? Opiates or opioids? Perhaps surprisingly, it’s sugar. That may sound harsh, but when you think about it, it makes sense. Many of us are addicted to it and if you don’t think you are, try going cold turkey for a while!. It’s also much more harmful than many of us realize. For example, if your blood sugar is regularly just 10 points over where it should be, you have five times the risk of developing dementia.

In this episode, you’ll learn more about this problematic addiction to sugar (as well as what you can do about it) with celebrity nutrition expert JJ Virgin. JJ is the person who people go to when they’re ready to finally lose weight and transform their health and lives. She’s a prominent TV and media personality, an experienced speaker, and a four-time New York Times bestselling author. Tune in to learn how to drop sugar, change your life, and feel better than you ever imagined! I can personally attest to how much difference it makes when you (mostly) quit sugar, so I can’t recommend this episode highly enough.