Category: Podcast

From Universal Laws to Self-Awareness with Dr. Frances Yahia

From conception to death, we are all held to universal laws, so it makes sense that we should work to understand what those laws are. I was so impressed with my guest on today’s show, Dr. Frances Yahia after she did an interview on my wife Orion’s podcast, I knew I needed to have her on the show. 

Dr. Yahia is a mental health counselor, akashic records reader, archetypal astrologer, podcast host and college professor. She uses universal laws, metaphysics, mythology and astrology to create theories and therapeutic tools to help clients heal subconscious wounds.

Dr. Yahia weaves universal truths and ancient stories together to help clients understand the story they’re living in their own life. Her book, The Seven Gates: Seven Steps Beyond Self-Awareness, is a 7-step model that teaches you how to take your power back. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Yahia goes over these steps. She provides an understanding of why you attract patterns in your life and discusses explicit steps on how to shift so you stop repeating unhealthy subconscious patterns you probably aren’t even aware of. So without any further ado, on with a fascinating episode of Get Yourself Optimized. 

Harness the Heart Brain Connection with Edward Haschke

The intelligence of the heart is not something you hear a lot about, but it is a powerful force in the career and life of my guest on today’s episode, Edward Haschke. Photographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur – Edward is a relentless truth seeker and storyteller. His love for all things related to the nature of consciousness has brought him to discover hidden truths that he now shares with those with similar interests regarding forgotten history, suppressed technologies, and the art of Ascension.

In today’s episode, we talk about the heart/brain connection, and how the heart is actually 5000x more electromagnetically charged than the brain. We discuss the importance of listening to your intuition because the more you do, the more magic and synchronicity starts to show up in your life. We talk about the journey of the empath, scalar frequencies and scalar waves in our DNA, which is fascinating stuff. We get into the power of words, and even why you should not talk smack to Alexa! So if you’re curious about tuning your inner frequency to a higher vibration, take a deep dive with us right now on this exciting episode of Get Yourself Optimized.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Carl Taylor

The truth of the world we live in, and the power of how we perceive life is within our control. My guest on today’s show is Carl Taylor, who wrote an excellent book called Becoming Bulletproof. Inspired by Superman as a kid, Carl wanted to write about letting those metaphorical bullets bounce off you. The idea is not that you won’t be shot at, but rather you keep moving forward, rolling with the punches, learning and adapting.

In today’s episode, we talked about the powerful work of Byron Katie, which Carl and I share a deep appreciation of. In fact, I had interviewed Katie on this podcast and it is one of my favorites. In this interview today, Carl and I talk about how life is a story: whether the narrative is told by you or by someone else—what you choose to say or believe is simply a way of framing experiences. We talk about how it’s those dark places and challenging times that offer tremendous growth and transformation. Or as Joseph Campbell so beautifully put it, “the cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” So, without any further ado, let’s get on with an episode that’s incredibly deep and insightful, and dare I say, spiritually enlightening!

Following the Intuitive Breadcrumbs with Anthony Capobianco

Einstein taught us that everything is energy, or at least interchangeable to energy. So, because everything is made up of energy, every person, place, and thing vibrates at a different frequency. My guest today, Anthony Capobianco has learned that rather than focus on things he wants, he focuses on raising his vibration. He does not believe in luck, but he does believe that when you are in alignment you feel lucky, because things start to show up. 

Anthony entered the corporate world in his early 20’s working long hours as an executive mortgage banker. He gravitated toward tea as a way to ground himself and slow down. His coworkers took notice that in the midst of what resembled the stock room trading floor, there he was “zenned” out drinking tea at his desk. 

In today’s episode, Anthony talks about tea, which he enjoyed with his grandmother growing up, and how he built a business around that positive experience. This is an episode about asking the right questions rather than simply seeking answers. It’s about learning to sit with yourself in stillness to manifest the things you find you need in life, so without any further ado, on with the show! 

Wonders of Sound Therapy with David Khan

Some people feel like they’ve never fit in, and in the case of today’s guest, it turned out to be his gift. David Khan is a lifelong spiritual practitioner, musician, engineer and healer. His main passion is in research and developing therapies associated with sound, music, and frequencies that have powerful effects on allowing people to shift into deeper states of consciousness to activate their own innate self-healing capabilities. 

In today’s episode, we get into the passion that lights David up and has inspired him to take this path in life. He talks about how we can break out of the negative patterning of family and society and learn to be authentic to our own lifeforce energy. As old institutions appear to be falling apart, David works one-on-one with clients and also gives talks and leads events to provide insights from higher energetic perspectives as well as practical wisdom for learning to roll with the punches and come out thriving. David’s mission in life is to turn people on to their true potential and their own source connectedness, so tune in right now for a unique and unforgettable experience!

Lifestyle Over Business with Michael Zipursky

Does your business determine your lifestyle, or is it the other way around? My guest on today’s episode, Michael Zipursky, has learned from his decades in business that if you put your business goals at the top of the pyramid, everything will be in service to that, which he asserts (and I wholeheartedly agree) is the wrong way to live. Michael is the CEO of Consulting Success. He has helped over 450 consultants from around the world in over 75 industries add 6 and 7 figures to their annual revenues. 

In today’s episode, in addition to discussing his business success, we delve into the philosophical and wellness aspects of living a well-balanced life. We talk about the events that shaped Michael’s early years and how a trip to Vietnam at age 16 with his cousin became an awakening that opened the two of them up to the possibilities of working together to blaze a unique path where they could both accomplish great things and feel engaged in the world around them. He has a way of distilling information in a direct and intuitive style, so for an enlightening, multi-dimensional look at finding success and happiness, stay tuned!

Unconventional Wisdom, Uncommon Success with John Lee Dumas

You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with, according to my guest on today’s show, John Lee Dumas. Inspired by the idea of spending time with high achievers who he admired, John, an army veteran who had struggled with depression and PTSD, decided to embark on an entrepreneurial path to change his life and the lives of all his listeners. On his podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, John has interviewed over 3,000 incredible entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more, me included.

In today’s episode, we talk about John’s incredible journey and how he aspired to (and pulled off) creating a daily podcast that took off and became wildly successful. We discuss how John was able to distill the wisdom of his podcast guests and boil down common core, foundational principles that all entrepreneurs share, which became his new book “The Common Path to Uncommon Success,” a book that teaches financial freedom and fulfillment. John has always felt that in learning, you teach, and in teaching, you learn, so without any further ado, get ready for an episode that packs a lot of inspiration and heart!

Business Coaching from the Beyond with Erik Luhrs

If your work isn’t for everyone, you’re probably doing something right, especially when that work uses channeling abilities in your business coaching. Which is, of course, why I think the work that Erik Luhrs is doing is so phenomenal. Erik is known as the Bruce Lee of revenue generation and is the creator of Revenue Kung-Fu. He works with entrepreneurs, experts, leaders, and founders who are driven by a purpose, mission, or vision that far exceeds their current level of “success” and helps them to move beyond whatever holds them back, so they can rapidly grow their business and achieve their desired outcomes. 

I’m pretty blown away by this practice because I agree with Erik that nobody goes out there saying, “I want to tap into my beingness to get rich.” They go out there asking, “How do I get people to click on my email? How do I get more people to click on my post on Facebook?” Erik’s approach is to make his clients see that your business is just a vehicle for self-development throughout your life. Let’s get on with a very intriguing episode right here and dive down below the superficial to where incredible breakthroughs happen. 

The Keys to Spiritual Growth with Yeliz Ruzgar

The most important question you will ask yourself in life is, “What is my purpose?” Even asking it will start shifting your biology, your DNA. You’ll start looking at everything around you with a heightened awareness and eventually you’ll start noticing the signs, coincidences—it’s an incredible thing. My guest on today’s show, Yeliz Ruzgar, is a motivational and spiritual trainer, holistic life consultant, inspiring speaker, energy therapist, and author of a new book called Mana. Yeliz speaks from her heart, and her energetic stage presence can be felt beyond just words. 

In today’s episode, Yeliz discusses being mindful of our thoughts because thoughts become words, and then words become actions, and actions become a habit. What’s happening in our life is part of evolution, whether it’s war or a pandemic–anything with a massive ripple effect is a sign from the universe for us to wake up. We talk about what it is to be a human being in a digital world and slowing down to awaken to our life purpose because we are human beings, not human doings. So, without any further ado, on with a powerful show! 

Live Life Undaunted with Kara Goldin

It doesn’t matter whether you feel confident; it matters what you actually do. Author Kara Goldin turned her unsweetened flavored water into Hint—one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time and has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Her secret sauce is be Undaunted, which is the title of her bestselling book.

In today’s episode, I asked Kara about her book, which tackles dealing with your fears and moving forward despite uncertainty. We talk about Kara’s undaunted path and how she learned to turn criticism into motivation.

Her tenacity shines through, and she talks about how, when she was told no, that simply pushed her to dig deeper to find the answers. Rather than seeing limits, she saw possibilities, like working collaboratively until she found an alternative to preservatives, that she was dead set against using. She learned firsthand that answers can, and do, come from anywhere if you’re receptive.

Kara speaks about learning all aspects of the business so that nothing blindsided her, and problem-solving became second nature. For an incredible success story of breaking down doors and breaking glass ceilings, stay tuned for an inspiring and powerful episode!