Best Matt Baca Podcasts (2025)

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Vanessa Hill shares 3 rules for better sleep 16:46

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Today I'm joined by Vanessa Hill, a behavioral scientist, educator, and creator behind the popular YouTube channel Brain Craft. With a background in sleep research and science communication, Vanessa has helped millions better understand the psychology behind rest habits and decision making.Today she's sharing her three rules for better sleep, and I…

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Nelson Dellis shares 3 rules for life 18:44

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Today I'm joined by Nelson Dellis, a 6 time USA memory champion, and one of the most accomplished memory athletes in the world. He's held several memory records, including memorizing the most names in 15 minutes, 235 in total. And memorizing a shuffle deck of cards in just 36 seconds.Which is impressive because I can't remember what I ate for break…

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James Hoffmann shares 3 rules for life 17:50

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Today I am joined by James Hoffmann. World barista champion, author, entrepreneur, and widely considered the "Godfather of Coffee YouTube". Through his videos, businesses, and bestselling book, the World Atlas of Coffee, James has helped millions of people understand coffee on a deeper level and probably spend a little bit more money on coffee gea…

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Andrew Hamilton shares 3 rules for life 19:06

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Today, I'm joined by Andrew Hamilton, a stand up comedian who earned a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Before comedy, Andrew spent 15 years as a drug dealer, a path that ultimately landed him in prison. Now, on the straight and narrow, his turned his past into some hilarious material, both on stage …

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Jack Conte shares 3 rules for life 19:58

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Today, I'm joined by Jack Conte, musician, creator, and CEO of Patreon, the platform that's helped thousands of artists and creators build sustainable businesses. From co founding Patreon to leading a band and creating his own content, Jack has spent his career pushing the boundaries of creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it means to make a livi…

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Sam Corcos shares 3 rules for life 15:42

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Today, I'm joined by Sam Corcos, CEO and co founder of Levels, a company helping people better understand their metabolic health through real time data. Sam takes a counterintuitive approach to both work and life. Rejecting the always busy CEO stereotype, he schedules his days for deep focus, while also being very intentional about his media diet. …

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Anaita Sarkar shares 3 rules for life 18:15

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Today, I'm joined by Anaita Sarkar, entrepreneur and co founder of Hero Packaging, a sustainable packaging company, helping businesses reduce plastic waste. Beyond building a wildly successful brand, Anaita shares insights on e-commerce marketing and business growth. Empowering others to launch and scale their own ventures. Her latest book is call…

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Eamon & Bec share 3 rules for life 19:06

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I’m joined by Eamon & Bec– entrepreneurs, YouTubers, and van life pioneers who have built a global community by sharing their adventures on the road. From converting campervans to launching a successful tea company, they’ve mastered seamlessly integrating their passions into their life—and bringing their audience along for the ride. Chapters 00:00 …

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Eugene Teo shares 3 rules for life 18:16

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I’m joined by strength coach, educator, and YouTuber, Eugene Teo. His content has become a go-to destination for those seeking practical advice on fitness and self-improvement. Chapters00:00 Intro00:46 Rule 1: Time everything06:41 Rule 2: Journal every day13:34 Rule 3: Create a simple wardrobe Get 3 rules emails every week: ⁠https://www.mattdavella…

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Ramit Sethi shares 3 rules for personal finance 18:22

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I’m joined by Ramit Sethi, personal finance expert and bestselling author. Through his books, podcast, and Netflix series, Ramit has helped millions take control of their money and build a life that aligns with their values. His new book is called Money for Couples. Chapters00:00 Intro00:49 Rule 1: Don’t Focus on Small Money Problems05:21 Rule 2: U…

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James Smith shares 3 rules for life 15:01

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I’m joined by James Smith, personal trainer, content creator, and bestselling author of Not a Diet Book. His videos have been viewed hundreds of millions of time online– and he’s here to share the rules that got him to where he is today. Chapters00:00 Intro00:32 Rule 1: All wins feel the same.06:22 Rule 2: Be polarizing.11:17 Rule 3: You will be te…

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Sorelle Amore shares 3 rules for life 16:27

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I’m joined by Sorelle Amore, a creator and entrepreneur with over 120 million views across her YouTube channels. From creating courses to building a career that blends creativity and financial freedom, Sorelle has become a leader in helping others achieve their own independence. Chapters00:00 Intro01:45 Rule 1: Understand your inner world06:56 Rule…

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Justin Narayan shares 3 rules for life 16:44

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I’m joined by MasterChef 2021 winner, Justin Narayan. Justin’s story goes beyond the competition—he’s a creator at heart. From crafting small-batch hot sauces to running a pop-up taco shop, Justin has turned his passion for sharing food into a platform for creativity and entrepreneurship. Chapters00:00 Intro00:50 Rule 1: Journal every day06:12 Rule…

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Mark Manson shares 3 rules for life 17:49

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I’m joined by Mark Manson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. His books have sold more than 20 million copies, been translated into more than 65 languages, and reached number one in more than a dozen countries. Episode Chapters00:00 Intro00:35 Rule 1: You are responsible for everything in your life.05:0…

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Struthless shares 3 rules for life 17:23

10M ago17:23

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I'm joined by Cam Walker, illustrator, author and YouTuber, who is better known online as Struthless. His new book is called “Doom and Bloom: The Case for Creativity in a World Hooked on Panic”. Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/mattdavella Get three rules in your inbox: ⁠https://www.mattdavella.com/threerules Follow Struthless: https://www.…

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Ryan Holiday shares 3 rules for life 15:01

10M ago15:01

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I’m joined by Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of 'The Obstacle Is the Way’ and ‘Ego Is the Enemy’. His latest book, ‘Right Thing, Right Now’, is all about how building character can change your life’. On the podcast Ryan shares three rules that helped him find success & happiness. Support the podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella Get three emails in yo…

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I'm back. 9:18

10M ago9:18

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After a five-year hiatus, I’m relaunching my podcast under a new name: Three Rules. This short-form show is all about uncovering actionable advice from inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Each guest shares three rules that helped them find success or happiness, delivered in under 15 minutes. No fluff, just practical wisdom you c…

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Willemijn Peeters, Searious Business 16:49

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Willemijn Peeters, head of consultancy Searious Business, says the treaty needs to move the world away from virgin plastic and into what she calls “real recycling” with extended producer responsibility laws and deposit return systems.Peeters, who is a paid consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme and an unpaid adviser to the Business…

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Graham Houlder, Ceflex 18:15

2+ y ago18:15

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Flexible plastic packaging has recycling challenges but is popular in the marketplace, protecting food while being lightweight and reducing other environmental impacts.Graham Houlder, the director of the European industry group Ceflex, said they want to see the treaty endorse extended producer responsibility legislation and global packaging design …

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Ed Shepherd, Business Coalition for a Global Plastics treaty 20:20

2+ y ago20:20

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Ed Shepherd offers the perspective of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, which wants the agreement to reduce plastics made from virgin fossil fuels and identify problematic plastics or products that can be eliminated.The coalition is made up of major consumer brand companies like Unilever, where Shepherd works, as well as financia…

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Betsy Bowers, EPS Industry Alliance 14:40

2+ y ago14:40

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Betsy Bowers, the head of the Expanded Polystyrene Industry Alliance, came to the Paris talks in listening mode and to react to early calls in the treaty discussions to include EPS packaging on a list of banned or problematic plastic materials.The group, which represents companies that make EPS packaging used in consumer products like electronics, …

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Joshua Baca, formerly of the American Chemistry Council 20:22

2+ y ago20:22

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When we recorded this interview at the Paris talks, Joshua Baca was vice president of plastics at the American Chemistry Council. A few weeks later he left the ACC, but we decided to keep the interview for its perspective on the negotiations.Baca talked about the need to expand waste management systems to 3 billion people around the world who don’t…

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Kate Bailey, Association of Plastics Recyclers 19:06

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Plastic recycling companies see the treaty as a “huge” opportunity to bring change and help struggling plastics recycling markets.Kate Bailey, the chief policy officer for the Association of Plastic Recyclers in the United States, hopes the treaty can push adoption of extended producer responsibility laws and design for recycling. As well, Bailey s…

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Matt Seaholm, Plastics Industry Association 17:57

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Matt Seaholm, president and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association in Washington, wants the treaty to have “ambitious yet reasonable” goals and be something that the U.S. government can agree to.For his association, that means no caps or bans on plastic production and a focus on reducing plastic pollution in the environment. Seaholm also discusse…

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Yvette Arrellano, Fenceline Watch 17:57

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Yvette Arellano heads the Houston-based environmental justice organization Fenceline Watch.The group, which advocates for communities along the petrochemical corridors of the U.S. Gulf Coast, sees the treaty as “vital” to its work reducing pollution and toxic chemical exposure in those communities and halting the growth of plastic production. Arell…

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Anja Brandon, Ocean Conservancy 15:57

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Anja Brandon is associate director of U.S. plastics policy with the environmental group Ocean Conservancy.Their priorities for the treaty include meaningful source reduction of single-use plastics, addressing lost fishing gear and microplastic pollution, and working to have the treaty exclude chemical recycling. Brandon, a former U.S. Senate staffe…

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Fitness Advice to Live By 1:02:02

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Jordan Syatt is a world record powerlifter & strength coach.

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Overcoming Anxiety 38:54

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Caroline Zook & I talk about our experiences with anxiety. Caroline is the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully. Support the show here: patreon.com/mattdavella

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Jack Conte on Overthinking Everything 41:19

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Jack Conte is the CEO of Patreon.

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A Minimalist Approach to Business 17:44

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Paul Jarvis shares why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal. Find Paul here: http://pjrvs.com Get the full full interview here: patreon.com/mattdavella…

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The Morning Routine 1:00:10

6+ y ago1:00:10

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Josh Janssen, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss waking up early, morning routines & why we care how others start their day. Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com.

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Ramit Sethi on Mastering Personal Finance 36:37

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Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to be Rich, comes by to discuss how to earn more money, create healthy spending habits & change the way we’ve been thinking about money for our entire lives. Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & su…

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Does meditation really work? 57:54

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Tommy Jackett, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss our experience meditating for the past month. Did we reach enlightenment? Find out! Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & support this podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella.…

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Quitting Social Media 1:08:07

6+ y ago1:08:07

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Sorelle Amore is a YouTuber & Photographer. On this episode we talk about quitting social media & why you might want to try it for 30 days. xx Get short weekly emails from me on minimalism, habits & productivity: mattdavella.com. Get additional videos every month & support this podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella.…

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Johann Hari on The Loneliness Epidemic 20:55

6+ y ago20:55

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Johann Hari, author of the NY Times Bestseller Lost Connections, set out across the world to speak with leading experts on depression, anxiety & loneliness to discover what has caused our epidemic of loneliness. And more importantly how to solve it. To get the full 40 minute interview, as well as other extended interviews & my exclusive AMA podcast…

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Becoming an Essentialist 29:09

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Greg McKeown is the author of the NY Times Bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. This is my edited conversation with Greg about his Essentialist philosophy, the myth of success and why small consistent steps far outweigh the alternative. You can get the full 1 hour interview at patreon.com/mattdavella.…

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GaryVee on Minimalism, Hustle & Finding Meaning 32:06

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Gary Vaynerchuk is a 5x New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, chairman of VaynerX & CEO of VaynerMedia. Watch this interview at youtube.com/mattdavella. Learn about my process & how I make films in exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. I release new videos every month including an AMA podcast answering your questions.…

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Getting Started 1:19:01

6+ y ago1:19:01

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We made it to episode 100! I take questions & comments from listeners to celebrate. Enjoy.

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When to Quit & When to Stick 1:14:16

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Michelle D'Avella is a breath-work teacher & author of The Bright Side of a Broken Heart. You can find more about her work at pushingbeauty.com or check out her YouTube channel at the link above. You can find her work at pushingbeauty.com. Support this podcast a patreon.com/mattdavella & get access to exclusive videos.…

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Chris Baca on The Business of Coffee 1:12:59

6+ y ago1:12:59

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Chris Baca is a three time US Barista Championship finalist, YouTuber, and cofounder of Cat and Cloud Coffee. In this episode we talk about how he got into the coffee business, the importance of authenticity, and how his employees’ well being drives their company. Find Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca and https://catandcloud.com/ S…

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Setting Life Priorities 1:04:41

6+ y ago1:04:41

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Jason Zook is a an entrepreneur who runs an online community called Wandering Aimfully for creative entrepreneurs who are also interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about getting out of debt, balancing minimalism with ambition, and setting priorities in life. Find Jason here: …

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What do you have to lose? 1:04:47

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Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. Find Bret here: https://www.instagram.com/bretiwanvo Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mattda…

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Reframing Failure 1:01:16

6+ y ago1:01:16

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Caroline Zook is an artist and creative entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about getting swept up in the rat race, the importance of authenticity, and how to change the way you think about failure. Caroline's membership community: https://join.wanderingaimfully.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: http://patreon.com/…

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Alex Banayan on Success and Happiness 1:08:58

6+ y ago1:08:58

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Alex Banayan is an entrepreneur and author of the book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched their Careers. In this episode we talk about overcoming fear, the dangers of being overly persistent, and the truth about success and happiness. Find Alex here: https://thirddoorbook.com/ Support this pod…

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Men's Mental Health 1:07:38

7y ago1:07:38

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Dan Doty: twitter.com/danieldoty Evryman: evryman.com Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

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Slow Fashion 1:03:19

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Dani Nagel: instagram.com/danidazey Dazey: www.dazeyla.com Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

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Thomas Frank on Productivity 1:05:11

7y ago1:05:11

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Thomas Frank: youtube.com/thomasfrank Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

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It's time to slow down 6:43

7y ago6:43

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I'm taking next week off. See you all in a few. If you want to support this podcast, get exclusive videos & podcast episodes go here: patreon.com/mattdavella Thanks for listening!

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Keeping Fitness Simple 1:03:32

7y ago1:03:32

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FitMenCook: https://fitmencook.com/ Get Kevin's new book: https://goo.gl/joNTko Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.

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The Impostor Syndrome 1:05:43

7y ago1:05:43

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Josh & Tommy's Podcast: http://thedailytalkshow.com Josh & Tommy's Company: http://bigmediacompany.com Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella.