Dr. J Interviews is a collection of candid conversations with good black professional men regarding life and career choices. These authentic stories will not only show varying paths to success but provide mentorship for those younger men in need.
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Welcome to the Craft of Charisma Podcast! Where we interview some of the world’s top experts and thought leaders in the self-improvement arena. Our guests include dating and relationship coaches, health and wellness experts, fitness trainers, psychologists, best-selling authors, and everything in between. Our podcast has one goal: To help you develop the skills that you'll need to live a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life. If there is someone you would like us to interview, a subje ...
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Ep11. A convo with Dr. Ledet. We had a great conversation, which included his incredibly inspiring story of going from security guard to doctor at the same hospital, the popular viral photo and story behind The 15 Whitecoats, resilience, Black Love, fatherhood, and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships.…
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E10. This interview was conducted with the popular foodie, blogger, consultant & social media influencer Chef Wilder of @EyesOfAFoodie. The former MasterChef S10 contestant discussed the source of his creativity, various obstacles he had to overcome, and how his faith served as a compass for his success!…
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Ep9. This interview was conducted on the innovative and very popular influencer Chef Scotty Scott of @CookDrankEat. This former attorney shared his experiences in the oil & gas industry, as well as the culinary world. Topics ranged from food artistry and the recipe for success, to Dolemite & 90s basketball!…
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Ep8. A convo with Dr. Tyus, Pastor, Inspirational Speaker, Life Strategist, Professor, Realtor
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37:02This interview was conducted on the sought-after and award-winning inspirational speaker, author, and life strategist Dr. Tyus. He is a pastor, licensed realtor, professor, principal owner of Tyus Consulting, and founder & director of The I.D. Movement. Some of the topics discussed were mentorship, self-discovery, following your gifts & passion, an…
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Ep7. A convo with Mr. Rogers, Senior Kentico Developer
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1:03:33This interview was conducted on the astute and resilient Mr. Rogers. We discussed how to navigate yourself through a successful career in IT, how to utilize free tools to get the skills you need, the benefits of being a self-starter, and how this dedicated family man fought through a rare health condition.…
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Ep6. A convo with Mr. Wicks, IT Consultant/Developer
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38:58This interview was conducted on the sharp tech enthusiast, Mr. Wicks. Some of the topics discussed were the driving force behind making wise decisions in life, how to maximize productivity through time management, working hard early on so you get to play later, setting realistic goals when life situations alter the finish line, and the creativity i…
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Ep5. A convo with Mr. Jackson, Academic Advisor & Co-Owner KBJ Academy
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1:11:58This interview was conducted on the genial and perceptive Mr. Jackson. Some of the topics discussed were spirituality, the power of education, overcoming socioeconomic barriers growing up, sports as a conduit for growth, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, and the value of black love.By Dr. J. McCarthy
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Ep4. A convo with Mr. McGuire, Fraud Investigator
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49:24This interview was conducted on the intelligent and articulate Mr. McGuire. Some of the topics discussed were the importance of education, HBCUs, the value of being relational, humanity, and the recent events regarding police brutality from a former law enforcement perspective.By Dr. J. McCarthy
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Ep3. A convo with Mr. Toney, Sr. Development Programmer.
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1:06:45This interview was conducted on the profound and insightful Mr. Toney. Some of the topics discussed were the field of information technology, navigating work/family life, and the influence of spirituality on your perspective.By Dr. J. McCarthy
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Ep2. A convo with Mr. Watson-Millett, Sr. Customs Broker.
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53:22This interview was conducted on the charismatic Mr. Millett. Some of the topics covered were the field of logistics, refereeing part-time, The Town, how to travel, being yourself, and positive ways to keep your brain engaged.By Dr. J. McCarthy
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Ep1. A convo with Mr. McKinney, Asst Principal.
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49:13This interview was conducted on a transformational leader in education, Mr. McKinney. Some topics covered were the importance of black educators, making a plan for your life, HBCU's, and giving back to one's community.By Dr. J. McCarthy
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Overcoming Trauma and Embodying Wellness - with Madisyn Taylor
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1:00:19Guest Introduction:Madisyn Taylor is the co-founder and chief editor for the meditation website DailyOM. She is the author of several books, including “Unmedicated: The Four Pillars of Natural Wellness.” Today, she’s going to teach us how to live a happier and healthier life.Interview Summary:In this interview, Madisyn begins by talking about growi…
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Mastering the Gentlemanly Arts - with Kyle Ingham
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1:06:29Guest Introduction:Kyle Ingham is the founder of The Distilled Man, a website that provides practical tips on social mastery, self-development, and the gentlemanly arts.Interview Summary:In this interview, Kyle starts by discussing his background and what inspired him to create The Distilled Man. He gives examples of tactical skills associated with…
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Manifesting Your Reality - with Dr. Dawson Church
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43:09Guest Introduction:Dr. Dawson Church is an award-winning health writer and researcher who has edited and authored a number of books in the fields of health, psychology, and spirituality. His best-selling book, “The Genie in Your Genes,” has been hailed as a breakthrough in our understanding of the link between emotions and genetics. His follow-up b…
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Well-being in the Age of Technology - with Jeremy McCarthy
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1:00:42Guest Introduction:Jeremy McCarthy has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, opening and operating spas in luxury resort hotels. He is currently the director for spas and wellness at Mandarin Oriental Group. He began studying psychology early in his career, and 10 years ago, completed his Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psycholo…
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Pleasure, Touch, and Emotion - with Dr. David J. Linden
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53:55Guest Introduction:Dr. David J. Linden is a neuroscience professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the author of several books, including “The Accidental Mind,” “The Compass of Pleasure,” “Touch,” and his latest book, “Think Tank.”Interview Summary:In this interview, David first discusses how neuroscience and the understan…
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The Science of Endurance - with Alex Hutchinson
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1:09:58Guest Introduction:Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist who writes about the science of endurance for Runner's World and Outside, and frequently contributes to other publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker. He is the author of several books, including “Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits…
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Making a Great First Impression - with Dr. Ann Demarais
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58:20Guest Introduction:Dr. Ann Demarais holds a PhD in psychology from New York University. She is the founder of First Impressions Inc., and has more than 20 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and communication training. She is also the co-author (along with Dr. Valerie White) of the book, “First Impressions: What You D…
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The Power of Meditation - with Tom Cronin
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1:01:46Guest Introduction:Tom Cronin previously worked as a bonds and inflation swaps broker for 26 years. Highly stressed, he turned to meditation for help, and it ended up transforming his life. Tom left his successful career and founded The Stillness Project, which aims to transform and teach people the power of stillness and calm through deep meditati…
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Mindset, Charisma, and Influence - with Owen Fitzpatrick
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1:31:46Guest Introduction:Owen Fitzpatrick is an international best selling author, globetrotting psychologist, trainer, and speaker who is regarded as a leading expert on Influence. He has authored and co-authored several books, including “How to Take Charge of Your Life: The User's Guide to NLP” and “The Charismatic Edge: The Art of Captivating and Comp…
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Shift Into Fear - with Kristen Ulmer
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1:24:42Guest Introduction:Kristen Ulmer was recognized as the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. Since retiring as an athlete in 2003, she spent the next 15 years studying intently with a Zen Master. Kristen is now a thought leader, master facilitator, and fear specialist who radically challenges existing norms around this d…
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Optimizing Your Cognition - with Dr. Art Markman
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1:02:46Guest Introduction:Dr. Art Markman is a cognitive scientist, author, and blogger. He is a professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, and is the Founding Director of the Human Dimensions of Organizations. Art is the co-host of the public radio podcast, “Two Guys on Your Head” for KUT Radio in Austin. He has also auth…
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Healing, Growth, and Connection - with Keith Mitchell
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1:10:20Guest Introduction:Keith Mitchell is a former All-Pro NFL football player turned Yogi. As a motivational mindfulness coach and holistic health and fitness advocate, he is committed to providing purposeful holistic tools that help others achieve optimal health, peace, and aliveness to the fullest degree.Interview Summary:In this interview, Keith fir…
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Living as a Peaceful Warrior - with Dan Millman
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57:45Guest Introduction:Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor, and is now a writer and speaker. After an intensive, twenty-year spiritual quest, Dan’s teaching found its form as the Peaceful Warrior’s Way, expressed fully in his books and lectures. Dan is the bestselling author o…
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Using Self-Talk to Rewire Your Brain - with Dr. Shad Helmstetter
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1:00:51Guest Introduction:Dr. Shad Helmstetter is widely considered one of the pioneering leaders in the field of self-talk. He is the best-selling author of more than twenty books in the field of personal growth, including the classic “What to Say When You Talk to Your Self,” as well as “The Power of Neuroplasticity” and the “365 Days of Positive Self-Ta…
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Adventure and Community Building - with Jon Levy
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45:37Guest Introduction:Jon Levy is a behavior scientist, consultant, writer, and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of influence, networking, and adventure. He is the founder of The Influencers Dinner and The Salon, and the author of “The 2AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure.”Interview Summary:In this interview, Jon first…
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Nurturing Brain Health - with Dr. John Arden
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1:41:21Guest Introduction:Dr. John Arden is a psychologist with over 40 years of experience providing psychological services and directing mental health programs. His study of neuropsychology has inspired him to integrate neuroscience and psychotherapy, synthesizing the biological and psychological into a new vision for psychotherapy, known as Brain-Based…
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Mental Fortitude and True Confidence - with Ed Latimore
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59:06Guest Introduction:Ed Latimore is a former heavyweight boxer, physics major, writer, and speaker. Drawing from his unique life experiences, Ed blogs about self-improvement and shares the methods and strategies he used to turn his life around. He is also the author of several books, including “Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Super Power: Ins…
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Awareness, Vulnerability, and Deep Intimacy - with Christopher Sunyata
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1:20:30Guest Introduction:Christopher Sunyata coaches people how to lean into intensity while still remaining open and relaxed no matter how challenging life gets, expanding their success at work into success with family and intimate relationships. Drawing upon decades of practice and study under masters of yoga, Taoist exercises, and Buddhist meditation,…
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The Life of an Endurance Runner - with Matt Fitzgerald
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1:24:16Guest Introduction:Matt Fitzgerald is an endurance coach, sports nutritionist, and bestselling author of more than 20 books, including “The Endurance Diet” and “80/20 Triathlon.” Matt has been a runner since age 11, and today he’s going to share the wisdom that he's gained through his personal experience, and from studying the world's best athletes…
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A New Paradigm of Consciousness - with Mark Gober
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52:24Guest Introduction:Mark Gober is the author of the book, “An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life.” His worldview attempts to flip the prevailing view in science that consciousness comes from the brain. Mark has became convinced that biology does not produce c…
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The Keys to Effective Negotiation - with Dr. Joshua Weiss
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1:11:33Guest Introduction:Dr. Joshua Weiss is a speaker, consultant, and negotiation and conflict resolution expert. He is the co-founder, along with William Ury, of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University and a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project. Joshua has designed and facilitated negotiation and conflict resolution solutio…
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Making Lasting Positive Change - with UJ Ramdas
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54:31Guest Introduction:UJ Ramdas is the Co-Creator of the Five Minute Journal and Co-Founder at Intelligent Change, a company that takes leading psychology research and real-world tested self-improvement advice and distills it into actionable tools that help people make lasting positive change.Interview Summary:In this interview, UJ begins by discussin…
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Guest Introduction:Tim JP Collins is a speaker, coach, and the host of The Anxiety Podcast. Drawing from his own personal experience, he provides coaching, education, accountability, and peer support to help people overcome anxiety and reclaim their lives.Interview Summary:In this interview, Tim first shares a story about having a panic attack duri…
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Intuition, Self-Love, and Fulfillment - with Suzanne Eder
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1:06:02Guest Introduction:Suzanne Eder is an award-winning writer, teacher, healer, and personal guide with over 15 years of experience helping clients to develop self-love and learn how to listen to and act on their intuition. She authors a monthly column in Living Well Magazine, and she is the author of the book, “10 Ways to Find Peace Rather Than Panic…
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Cultivating Emotional Wellbeing - with Dr. Faith Harper
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1:48:55Guest Introduction:Dr. Faith Harper is a licensed professional counselor and board supervisor, certified sexologist, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and certified applied clinical nutritionist in private practice in San Antonio, TX. She is the author of several books, including “This is Your Brain on Anxiety: What Happens and What Helps” and “Un…
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How to Be a Sex God - with Ali Zain
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1:33:39Guest Introduction:Ali Zain has been one of Chris Luna's best friends for many years. Today, we have him on the show to talk about his personal transformation and how he cultivated deeper intimacy and connection in his dating and sex life.Interview Summary:In this interview, Ali starts by discussing his background, dating experience, and journey of…
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Optimizing the Brain for Peak Performance - with Dr. Andrew Hill
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1:00:20Guest Introduction:Dr. Andrew Hill is one of the top peak performance coaches in the country. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA's department of Psychology, and continues to do research on attention and cognitive performance. Dr. Hill is the founder of Peak Brain Institute, and host of the Head First Podcast with Dr. Hill. He is als…
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Mastering Breathwork - with Dan Brule
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1:01:08Guest Introduction:Dan Brule is a modern day teacher and healer. He is a world-renown pioneer in the field of Breathwork, and leader of the worldwide Spiritual Breathing movement. Dan trains people to use the power of breath and breathing to relax and energize their body, focus and expand their mind, calm and balance their emotions, and nourish and…
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Passionate and Connected Love - with Nate Bagley
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1:10:38Guest Introduction:Nate Bagley is a relationship researcher on a mission to rid the world of mediocre love and help people create amazing relationships. He is the founder of The Loveumentary Podcast, as well as his blog, First 7 Years, and is the CEO and co-founder of Unbox Love.Nate is also offering a gift for listeners of this podcast! You can ge…
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Living a Life of Fulfillment - with Tripp Lanier
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45:43Guest Introduction:Tripp Lanier is a professional coach who works with people all over the world to help them get out of the rat race, become an authority in their field, and make a great living doing the work they were meant to do. He is also the host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp, where he interviews experts a…
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Mind-Body Practices for Healing and Vitality - with Dr. Richard Brown
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1:32:16Guest Introduction:Dr. Richard Brown is an Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at Columbia University. He has taught and worked as an integrative psychiatrist for over 30 years, and is also a certified teacher of Aikido, yoga, Qigong, and Open Focus Meditation. Throughout his career, Richard has developed novel treatments—herbs, nutrients, m…
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Confidence, Change, and Purpose - with Dr. Isaiah Hankel
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55:57Guest Introduction:Dr. Isaiah Hankel received his doctorate in Anatomy & Cell Biology and is an expert on mental focus, behavioral psychology, and career development. He is the founder and CEO of Cheeky Scientist®, a career training company that specializes in helping PhDs transition into corporate careers. He is also the director of Hankel Leaders…
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Building Trust and Leadership - with Robin Dreeke
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1:03:42Guest Introduction:Robin Dreeke is a former US Marine Corps Officer and former head of The Behavioral Analysis Program. Today he is a recognized expert, author, and lecturer in communication, behavior, and trust-building. He is the founder of People Formula, and the author of several books, including “The Code of Trust: An American Counterintellige…
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Creating a Simple and Stylish Wardrobe - with Antonio Centeno
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29:52Guest Introduction:Antonio Centeno is a former US Marine turned men’s fashion expert. He is the president of A Tailored Suit and the founder of Real Men Real Style, where he produces content to help men dress professionally & build wardrobes that complement their individual style.Interview Summary:In this interview, Antonio begins by discussing why…
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More Love, Less Conflict - with Jonathan Robinson
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53:58Guest Introduction:Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, speaker, and bestselling author of several books, including “More Love, Less Conflict - A Communication Playbook for Couples.” Today, he’s going to teach us specific strategies to help us better communicate with, and understand, the people we love, so that we can have more love in our relat…
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The Art of Moment Making - with Jon Vroman
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1:03:32Guest Introduction:Jon Vroman is a keynote speaker, coach, and the co-founder of Front Row Foundation. He is the host of the Front Row Factor Podcast, and the #1 bestselling author of “The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art of Moment Making.” Today, he is going to teach us how we can create moments that will deeply connect us to the…
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Conscious Masculinity - with Dan Griffin
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1:24:05Guest Introduction:Dan Griffin is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. He is the CEO and lead consultant at Griffin Recovery Enterprises, Inc., and the host of The Man Rules Podcast. He is also the author of several books, including “A Man’s Way Through Relationships: Lear…
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Living a Life of Success and Significance - with Aaron Walker
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52:05Guest Introduction:Aaron Walker has been a business entrepreneur and life coach for nearly 40 years. He is the president and founder of View From the Top, a life and business coaching company that helps men grow in success and significance. He is also the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind Group. Aaron is the author of the book, “View From Th…
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Releasing Trauma and Grounding Yourself - with Elliott Hulse
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45:28Guest Introduction:Elliott Hulse is an internationally renowned strength & conditioning coach, strongman, author, social media celebrity, mentor, holistic life coach, and inspiration to millions. Elliott is the founder and CEO of Strength Camp and Grounding Camp, and is the author of the book, “KING: The Four Layer Approach To Becoming The Stronges…
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