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Are you a CEO or top executive leading innovation and driving business growth? If so, we want to spotlight your journey on Bridging Success: Connecting Leaders, Innovation, and Growth—a podcast dedicated to showcasing high-achieving leaders who are shaping the future of their industries. This isn’t just another podcast interview—it’s an opportunity to elevate your thought leadership, connect with an influential audience, and position yourself as an industry authority while sharing valuable i ...
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Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countrie ...
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14 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rewire Your Mind for Effortless Success with IFGT Coaching/Consulting's Dr. Joseph Drolshagen
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20:46In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Founder and CEO at IFGT Coaching/Consulting, Dr. Joseph Drolshagen. Joseph shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to executive leadership, emphasizing how subconscious beliefs shape business outcomes. He explains how his personalized coaching approach helps clients align their …
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13 - Building Authentic Connections: The Human Side of Financial Consulting with Kurt William Gerwitz
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29:07In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Fractional CFO, Kurt William Gerwitz. Kurt discusses his passion for financial education, his use of tools like QuickBooks and Excel, and his approach to authentic marketing and client engagement. Kurt shares insights on the emotional side of finance, the importance of data visualization…
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Dr. Scott Sherr: Methylene Blue for Energy and Mitochondrial Optimization
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1:09:28You’ve probably heard the buzz around the mythical and sketchy-sounding synthetic compound known as methylene blue. How is it that methylene blue went from a 19th-century textile dye to a futuristic, cutting-edge mitochondrial-enhancing compound that turns your tongue blue? After surviving freak bouts of carbon monoxide poisoning, black mold exposu…
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Ben Greenfield: Stem Cells, Botox, and Biohacking Blunders
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1:01:35What if the key to an extraordinary life is becoming radically, unapologetically yourself? Today, we’re here with the one-and-only Ben Greenfield, a man who has been pushing the boundaries of human performance for decades. In the ever-evolving world of biohacking, he’s tried just about everything so that you don’t have to. But we’ve known each othe…
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12 - Building Networks: Essential Tips for Freelancers in Today's Evolving Job Market with Mellow's Pavel Shynkarenko
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19:58In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Founder and CEO at Mellow, Pavel Shynkarenko. Pavel shares how Mellow evolved from Solar Staff to a global leader in contractor management, automating compliance, payments, and documentation for freelance workforces in over 100 countries. He discusses Mellow’s integration strategies, the…
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11 - From Corporate to Cleaning: The Bold Journey to Industry Transformation with Anago Cleaning Systems' Adam Povlitz
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26:11In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the CEO and President at Anago Cleaning Systems, Adam Povlitz. Adam discusses his journey from IBM to leading an international cleaning franchise, the company’s innovative use of technology—including their CleanCom platform and a new paperless CRM—and the responsible integration of AI. He sh…
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10 - Building an AI CFO: Overcoming Challenges in Financial Data Integration with Fiscal Advocate's Jon Morris
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27:06In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the CEO at Fiscal Advocate, Jon Morris. Jon shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching Rise Interactive to founding Fiscal Advocate, a company helping service-based businesses improve financial performance through data-driven insights and AI-powered tools. He discusses the evolution o…
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9 - From Hustle to Harmony: Mastering Business Growth with AI and Authenticity with Always Han's Young Han
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28:54In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Business Builder at Always Han, Young Han. Young shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of building scalable systems, leveraging technology, and integrating work with personal life. He explores the impact of AI on business, the future of work, and the enduring val…
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What if success isn’t just about working hard, but about creating your own opportunities? Today we’re here with teen phenom and author of the new book, You Can Just Do Things, Jay Yang. I met Jay last year through our friend and past guest of the show, Noah Kagan. At 17, Jay sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down ga…
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8 - From Pinball Machines to Productivity: The Unconventional Path to Call Center Success with Costa Rica's Call Center's Richard Blank
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24:05In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the President and Bilingual Telemarketing Trainer of Costa Rica's Call Center, Richard Blank. Richard shares his journey of building a call center in Costa Rica, highlighting the importance of human connection, positive workplace culture, and adapting to technological change. Richard covers …
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Dr. Ryan Lazarus: How to Survive a Near-Death Experience
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58:45Have you ever had a near death experience? I sincerely hope not. But as long-time listeners know, I’ve had a couple of close calls. A simple twist of fate or freak accident can alter the course of your life. But if you let them, tragedies can set us on a new path that can change us for the better. The reason I disappeared for the past few months is…
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7 - Tech Meets Talent: The Modern Path to Entrepreneurial Success with Executive Help Now's Renee Hastings
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18:19In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the President and CEO of Executive Help Now, Renee Hastings. Renee shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in an Amish community to leading a virtual assistant agency. She explores how her early experiences shaped her work ethic, the evolution of her business, and the transformat…
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6 - Understanding Consumer Needs: The Key to Successful Design and Innovation with RKS Design's Ravi Sawhney
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30:07In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the CEO and Founder of RKS Design, Ravi Sawhney. Ravi shares insights from his career, including his work on the iconic Teddy Ruxpin toy and his human-centered design philosophy. Ravi covers the importance of understanding consumer needs, the evolution of design and innovation, and current p…
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5 - Authenticity Over Everything: Why Being Real is the Key to Success with Mitchell Levy
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23:30In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Global Credibility Expert, Executive Coach, Keynote/Commencement Speaker, Consultant, Advisor, and Evangelist, Mitchell Levy. Mitchell explores the importance of credibility in business and personal branding, emphasizing authenticity over the "fake it till you make it" mindset. Mitchell …
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4 - Charting the Course: Leveraging AI and Leadership Insights for Business Success with Rick Williams Leadership's Rick Williams
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39:06In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Board of Directors Member and Board Chair at Rick Williams Leadership, Rick Williams. Rick discusses his diverse career, leadership philosophies, and his new book, "Create the Future." He explores the impact of technology—especially AI—on business strategy, decision-making, and team dyna…
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3 - Embracing Change: How to Stay Relevant in the Evolving World of Marketing with Mavens & Moguls' Paige Arnof-Fenn
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33:03In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, Paige Arnof-Fenn. Paige shares her journey from finance to marketing, her experiences in corporate and startup environments, and insights from building her own firm. She explores the importance of personal branding, authentic storytelling, and adapting…
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2 - Navigating the Digital Seas: Trends and Insights for Outdoor and Lifestyle Brands with Saltwater Marketing's Andre Savoie
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18:42In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Co-Founder of Saltwater Marketing, Andre Savoie. Andre shares his journey from traditional agency work to specializing in digital marketing for outdoor and saltwater brands. He explores the evolution of digital marketing, the impact of AI, and the importance of authentic brand voice. And…
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Will Henshall: Transform Distraction into Peak Focus with Functional Music
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1:03:33Do you find yourself more distracted than ever? You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world. Today, we're exploring the extraordinary…
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James Swanwick: How to Break Free from Alcohol
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1:06:06Do you ever feel like you’re losing your edge? Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce. In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regr…
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Ben Azadi: How Toxins Like Glyphosate Sabotage Your Metabolism
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58:38What if being overweight isn’t the problem, but actually a symptom of deeper dysfunction? The body doesn't lose weight to get healthy; it gets healthy to lose weight. And reclaiming your metabolic freedom may just save your life. Our guest this week, Ben Azadi is a living testament to the power of focusing on lifestyle factors like real food and fi…
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1 - The Greatest Innovations: How Leaders are Transforming Industries with Technology with Bo Jakins
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11:10In the inaugural episode of Bridging Success, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence interviews the creator and host of the show, Bo Jakins. Bo is the founder and CEO of BridgeNet. Josh and Bo discuss the podcast's aim to connect with business leaders leveraging technology for innovation and growth. Bo emphasizes the importance of adapting to technological …
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John Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism
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1:02:58Have you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough? Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural …
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Dan Faggella: The Radical Future of Human-AI Interaction
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1:09:50In a world where machines can outperform humans in nearly every conceivable domain, where exactly does that leave us? When artificial intelligence can fulfill our deepest drives and reward pathways more reliably than any human relationship, what happens to human connection, meaning, and purpose? Today, we’re exploring the world of artificial intell…
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Joshua Weissman: Cooking is an Act of Rebellion
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1:15:02Today, we have a special in-person episode going back in time with our friend Joshua Weissman. This episode was actually recorded many moons ago, but after one of my computers died the files sadly went missing. Now years later, I was able to retrieve most of our conversation and finally edit this show together. Since the original recording of this …
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Mark Sisson: Why Walking Beats Running for Longevity
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1:03:21What’s better for longevity—running or walking? It’s a bit of a trick question. But if there is one answer, it’s definitely walking. If you want to be fit and live for a long time, you don’t need to subject yourself to suffer fests and slog through long runs. In fact, when you combine daily walks with the habit of sprinting just about once a week, …
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Tristan Scott: Hidden Dangers of EMFs and Artificial Blue Light
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1:05:09Have you ever had a concussion? Anyone who’s ever had their bell rung knows recovery can be brutal. But with enough time and the right treatment, our bodies also have the remarkable ability to heal. Today we’re going hard in the paint on brain health, electromagnetic fields and decentralization in tech, food and finance with our friend Tristan Scot…
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John Lee Dumas: How to Quit the Rat Race and Move to Paradise
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50:20Have you ever dreamed of dropping out of the rat race and moving to a tropical paradise? This week’s guest actually did it. If you’ve ever struggled through an 80 hour workweek, you know it can be incredibly profitable… but at what cost to your health, happiness and family life? How do you know when enough is enough? Today we’re here with fellow OG…
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Paul Chek: How to Optimize Performance and Longevity (without Biohacks)
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1:59:16Are you tired of the never-ending hacks, shortcuts, protocols and gimmicks that some call biohacking? 19-year-olds are juicing up with exogenous hormones and getting implants just to keep up with the Joneses on Instagram. The materialistic worldview pushed by those with something to sell in the world of health can lead to an unhealthy obsession wit…
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Bo Eason: How to Become the Best in the World at What You Do
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1:28:32What would happen if you trained like the best athlete in the world? How about the best actor or artist? Today we have the incredible honor of speaking with Bo Eason—a former star safety in the NFL, as well as an acclaimed playwright, author, and coach. After competing with all-time greats like Jerry Rice and Walter Payton in the NFL, Bo changed hi…
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From Illness to Ironman with Brett and Harry of the Meat Mafia
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55:56If you could save $400,000 a year in medical costs by making a radical change to your diet, would you do it? Today we’re here with Brett Ender and Harry Gray, fellow Austinites, former college athletes turned entrepreneurs and hosts of the Meat Mafia podcast. From fitness to faith, we cover a lot of ground in this one and I hope you enjoy. In this …
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Suzanne Santo: How to Reinvent a Broken Music Industry
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48:51Why do so many famous, seemingly successful musicians wind up completely broke? In this bonus series, I’m interviewing incredibly talented musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting technology to reinvent the music industry. Today we’re here with Suzanne Santo, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A tireless creator, her sound has be…
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Stacey McCann: Why “Getting Fired” Needs to Go On Your To-Do List
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1:07:10How much do musicians actually make streaming and performing live? The truth is gnarlier than you think! But we’re working hard to change that. This is the third episode in our bonus series, where you’re hearing rapid fire interviews with musicians who are reinventing the music industry by using cutting-edge “Value 4 Value” technology. This is all …
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Johnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated Music
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52:42What do real musicians think of AI-Generated music? In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry. This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inven…
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Ainsley Costello: How Bitcoin is Disrupting the Music Industry
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1:06:33Technology is disrupting the music industry once again. In this week's special 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with incredible musicians who are using cutting edge podcasting tech to reinvent the music industry. We’re kicking off this bonus series with one of the top artists in the world of value-for-value music, Ainsley Cost…
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Israa Nasir: Why Hyper-Optimization Protocols Do More Harm Than Good
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50:39Do you feel a constant pressure to optimize every aspect of your life? What if hyper-optimization protocols actually do more harm than good? The glorification of hustle culture has given many of us the nagging feeling that no matter how much we do or accomplish, it's never quite enough. Living in a cloud of frantic, urgent, reactive energy can even…
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Anna Vocino: Say “NO” to Big Food and Build Your Own Business Instead
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1:00:18Have you ever wondered why almost every single packaged food contains industrial seed oils, anti-caking agents, preservatives, petrochemical flavorings and other non-foods? And why do so many growing companies that started as a healthier real food alternative ultimately sell their souls to Big Food? We're back this week with our dear friend, Anna V…
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Chef James Barry: Why Eating at Fancy Restaurants is Terrible for Your Health
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59:12Why do fancy restaurants fill their meals with junk oils, sugars, chemical preservatives, and worse? With rampant food inflation and razor thin margins, even the fanciest, most exclusive and expensive restaurants can’t resist the tendency to cut corners on ingredient quality. That means that no matter how much you spend on eating out - with few exc…
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Matt Beaudreau: How to Nurture Genius and Courage in a Habitually Compliant Population
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1:15:18What’s the difference between education and indoctrination? Is our education system broken, or is it operating as intended? The public school conveyor belt is a relic of the Prussian military model, designed to produce compliant workers for factories rather than sovereign thinkers with upward mobility. We’re left with a blindly obedient population …
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Paul Millerd: Why He Blew Up His Life (and You Should, Too)
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1:35:42Is your work aligned with your true calling in life? Or are you being paid to overlook your overwhelming disinterest in the work? Is your work-life driven by an illusion where the trivial is disguised as important? Tragically, this week’s guest admits, “I spent 10 years doing an enormous amount of work but feeling as if I created nothing of substan…
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Mark Divine: Master Your Mind’s Energy to Become Uncommon
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1:01:14What does the concept of longevity mean to you? Does it mean pumping your body full of exogenous hormones, peptides, stem cells, brain implants, and gradually replacing your organs with lab-grown pig parts? Perhaps some of us will sign up to be a brain in a jar? Or can we cruise into our second century by living a simple life of self-reflection, me…
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Adam Gilbert: Overcome Self-Sabotage and Unlock Your Full Potential
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50:22When you know what you’re supposed to do, what keeps you from actually doing it? We’re all guilty at times of procrastination, pleasure-seeking, indulging in distraction and escapism, and even self-sabotage. Perhaps it’s all part of the human condition. But since knowing what to do is different from actually doing it, it’s essential to set up syste…
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Gabrielle Lyon: Why Meat-Eating and Strength Training are Key to Longevity
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1:06:30Have you heard that eating animal protein causes cancer? Or that you’ll save the world if you only give up hamburgers forever? Despite dutifully reducing our consumption of animal protein for decades, rates of obesity and chronic disease have skyrocketed. In the face of relentless anti-meat propaganda, what if the blanket advice to follow strict pl…
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Loretta Breuning: Why You’re Not Happy (and What to Do About It)
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58:23If you’re not happy all the time, do you feel like you have a problem? No matter how much you achieve, does it feel like it’s never quite enough? This is totally normal. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit of happiness, but it’s critical to understand that even in the best case scenario, happiness is fleeting. It’s not something we ev…
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Dr. John Gray: How to Overcome Tech Addiction, Optimize Hormones, and Reignite Romance
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1:42:03Do you feel like you’re addicted to screens? Technology was supposed to improve our quality of life, but instead it’s fueled a war on our attention, happiness, and sanity. Some of the most intelligent brain scientists in the world are paid ungodly sums to make sure you’re as addicted as possible, hijacking your reward pathways so they can mine your…
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Dr. Cate Shanahan: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health (and What to Eat Instead)
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1:14:49Are we blaming red meat and butter for the problems vegetable oil caused? Contrary to popular belief, there is no correlation between either saturated fat or animal fat consumption and heart attacks. Despite that fact, doctors learn that there is. So why does the American Heart Association lie to doctors and the public about the true cause of heart…
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Govinda Tidball: Health Sovereignty, Medical Privacy & Web5 Technology
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1:19:22What do you think of censorship? It's a bizarre and uncomfortable feeling when some unelected, self-appointed anonymous party behind the curtain decides what you're not allowed to say or learn. We live in a world where little people like us are legally responsible for every word we put online. But when our overlords in Big Tech censor potentially l…
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Matthew Lysiak: How Fiat Money-Printing Destroys Our Health and Enables Endless War
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1:07:01Does it feel like a dollar isn't worth a dollar anymore? At first, inflation feels good for some of us. Homeowners see their houses rapidly increase in nominal price, the stock market appears to rise, even used cars and trucks sitting in the driveway growing older somehow appear to become more valuable. But when you fill up your cart at the grocery…
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Dr. Jack Kruse: Reclaim Your Health, Wealth & Freedom in the Face of Medical Tyranny
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1:48:32In the face of creeping medical tyranny, a rapidly devaluing dollar, rampant tech addiction and an epidemic of chronic disease, what can we do to reclaim our health, wealth and freedom? We're back today with our friend Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon, author, mitochondriac and pioneer of medical freedom. Dr. Kruse was one of the very first…
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Anjan Katta: Creating A Computer That’s Actually Good for Us
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56:09What if technology actually made our lives better instead of worse? When you're scrolling non-stop on your phone, do you ever feel like you're at the casino? If you've ever opened 200 tabs on your browser, stared blankly into a screen, or doomscrolled the day away, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Modern computers and smartphones are evolut…
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Dr. Casey Means: Solving for the Root Cause of the Metabolic Health Crisis
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1:09:50Have you ever ignored your doctor's advice? Most doctors enter the medical field with noble intentions, but are unaware of the systemic corruption and profit driven nature of the industry. The hard economic truth is that nearly every institution that impacts your health makes more money by managing chronic disease than by curing patients. The pharm…
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