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Ep. 233 - Tim Tortora :: The Financial Side of Hollywood Movie Productions
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Tim Tortora is an outsource CFO for Hollywood movie producers and content creators, handling all financial tasks associated with film production. Having spent the past 30+ years in the industry, Tim's deep connections and know-how led him to write the book "Hollywood Dream Jobs: How to Build the Connections that will Shape Your Career in Film and T…
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Ep. 232 - Reis Paluso :: Mitigate Stress through Breathing
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Reis Paluso is a Wim Hof disciple and the co-founder & CEO of Our Breath Collective, a breathwork platform offering daily breathing practices, workshops, trainings and retreats that allow you to build a skillful breath toolkit for human optimization. Learn more at https://reispaluso.com and https://ourbreathcollective.com…
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Ep. 231 - Mike Familant :: Searching for Bigfoot
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Mike Familant is a Bigfoot researcher and investigator who created the show, "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye," a behind-the-scenes documentary of what "bigfooting" is about. He joined me to talk about his alleged Bigfoot encounters, leading him to believe that Bigfoot is real. Learn more at Mike's YouTube and Facebook channels.…
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Ep. 230 - Dr. Fred Bahnson :: Create the Life You Want
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Dr. Fred Bahnson is a personal and executive coach who authored the book, "Better Than Destiny: Practical Science for Creating the Life You Want." His framework, backed by science, shows you how to create purpose, find joy and build sustainable success. Learn more at https://fredericbahnson.com ---- Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in t…
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Ep. 229 - Kurt Schneider :: The Unbearable Tragedy of Losing a Child
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Kurt Schneider joined me to talk about the 2018 murders of his 8-year old daughter, Olivia, and ex-wife, Rebecca, and how he has coped with the trauma of losing his daughter. Learn more about Olivia's legacy at https://oliviasdream.orgBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 228 - Dr. Doug Steinbrech :: Alpha Male Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Doug Steinbrech is one of the nation's most sought-after experts for men's plastic surgery, leading the new wave of techniques in men's aesthetics that are customized to enhance the male anatomy. He also authored the book, "Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery," and has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, GQ and Men's Health. Learn mo…
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Ep. 227 - Andrew Bustamante :: Become an Undercover Spy
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Andrew "Andy" Bustamante is a former covert CIA officer, decorated military veteran, author and advisor who founded EveryDaySpy.com - an online platform designed to teach elite spy skills to everyday people. Learn more at https://everydayspy.com —— Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas of self-improvement, separation & divorce, …
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Ep. 226 - Fatima Oliver :: Overcoming Domestic and Sexual Assault
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Fatima Oliver is a domestic and sexual abuse survivor who authored the book, "The Prescription is in the Dirt." Learn more at https://fatimac.com ---- Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas of self-improvement, separation & divorce, and personal issues affecting working fathers trying to find peace and stability in their lives. C…
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Ep. 225 - Neil Sahota :: Artificial Intelligence's Control on Humanity
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Neil Sahota is a business guru, IBM Master Inventor and Artificial Intelligence expert who helps companies and world leaders identify and implement emerging technologies. He also authored the book, "Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition." Learn more at https://neilsahota.com ---- Nate Habe…
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Ep. 224 - Aaron (Sgt. Q) Quinonez :: Overcoming PTSD
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Aaron Quinonez (aka Sgt. Q) served 8 years in the military, including a tour in Iraq that would forever change his life. Upon his return from war, Sgt. Q began suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that almost led to suicide. He has since formed the non-profit, QMissions, a pathway for veterans to replace their battle scars with the …
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Ep. 223 - Tyler Harkins :: Axcess Your Favorite Athletes
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Tyler Harkins is the co-founder of Axcess, an app that allows athletes at all levels to monetize their brand by sharing exclusive content with their fans. Learn more at https://axcessnetwork.com ---- Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas of self-improvement, separation & divorce, and personal issues affecting working fathers try…
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Ep. 222 - Jack Kammer :: Countering Feminism
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Jack Kammer is a retired social worker whose mission is to counter the feminist movement by providing curriculum and discussion showing that men and boys -- like women and girls -- are also socially marginalized by sexism and gender discrimination. Learn more at https://jackkammer.com ---- Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas o…
April Davis is the Founder and CEO of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, a high-end firm that provides matchmaking services to business executives, busy professionals and celebrities. Learn more at https://lumasearch.com Connect with April on Instagram @AprilDavisMatchmaker ---- Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas of self-improvement, s…
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Ep. 220 - Tony Wall :: The Survivability of Mankind
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Tony Wall is the founder of Noēsis, a worldwide education network whose mission is to assure a sustainable future for humanity by first helping people understand the totality of evolutionary influence on our modern-day behaviors. Connect with Tony at https://noesisproject.com ---- Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas of self-im…
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Ep. 219 - Chris De Santiago :: Cain Velasquez's Attempted Murder Charge and UFC 272 Recap, Covington vs. Masvidal
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Chris De Santiago is a 20-year old MMA journalist who runs the MMA media outlets @MMA.island and @MiddleEasy. Connect with Chris on Instagram @ChrisDeSantiago_By Nate Haber
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Ep. 218 - Barry Magliarditi :: Playing the Inner Game
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Barry Magliarditi is a spiritual healer and the founder of The Game Changers, a global coaching enterprise that has helped thousands of business owners scale their businesses and find more fulfillment in their lives. He is also the author of the books, "Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression" and "The Path to Freedom: 9-Steps to Create a Highly Pro…
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Ep. 217 - Wale Ogunleye :: Helping Athletes Sustain Wealth
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Wale Ogunleye played 11 seasons in the NFL. After finishing his professional athlete career, he pursued an MBA and is now the Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS, a global financial services company. Wale seeks to help professional athletes have healthy relationships with their money, while also planning for life after their sports careers are …
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Ep. 216 - Leigh Bodden :: Standing Up to Tyranny
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Leigh Bodden is a former NFL player who is currently running for Prince George's County Executive in the State of Maryland. He returned to the podcast to discuss many issues affecting American culture today, including Biden in office, media talking heads, COVID power plays, political hypocrisy, racism, NFL and more. Learn more about Leigh and his m…
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Ep. 215 - Sean Lake :: Bottle Full of BUBS
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Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder and the co-founder of BUBS Naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements that help athletes perform at their best. The company was named in honor of Sean's best friend, Glen "BUB" Doherty, one of the Navy Seals killed in Benghazi on 9-11-2012. BUBS Naturals donates 10% of all …
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Ep. 214 - Dr. Tenesha Wards :: Overcoming Dysfunctional Medicine
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Dr. Tenesha Wards is an expert on Lyme Disease and the founder of Infinity Wellness Center, a functional medicine practice whose holistic approach has helped a plethora of people find and correct the core root cause of their ailments. Connect with Dr. Tenesha at https://austinholisticdr.com and on Instagram…
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Ep. 213 - Michael Gagliardi :: Running On "Why"
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Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi is a 46-year old ultrarunner who hosts the "Running Times w/ Gagz Podcast." He began his true running journey just ten years ago, starting with a 10K and now having completed dozens of ultras and marathons, including the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run and legendary Leadville Trail 100. Connect with Gagz at http://instagram.com/bdg…
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Ep. 212 - Yoshi Nakamura :: Relentless Mindset
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Yoshi Nakamura is the founder and managing partner of NAKA Capital Partners and NAKA Restaurant Group, firms focused on investing in, owning and operating high quality companies in the consumer, technology and Quick Serve Restaurant spaces. He joined me for a conversation about his martial arts and wrestling backgrounds, and how these shaped the fo…
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Ep. 211 - Katherine Jansen-Byrkit :: Alive and Awake
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Katherine Jansen-Byrkit attempted suicide as a teenager. She later became a holistic psychotherapist who authored the book, "River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness," which explores the nine aspects of 'wakefulness' to help us live more lovingly and authentically. Connect with Katherine at https://innergyonline.com…
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Ep. 210 - Sam Mitchell :: Autism's Mental Battles
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Sam Mitchell is a high-functioning human on the autism spectrum who hosts the "Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast." Connect with Sam at https://autismrocksandrolls.comBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 209 - Don Joseph Goewey :: Happiness Rewired
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Don Joseph Goewey is the author of, "The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain," and the editor of, "Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well." As the director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, Don helps people live happier lives by understanding and eliminating self-inflicted stresses and anxieties. Connect with Don at https://demel…
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Ep. 208 - Jordan Harbinger :: A Podcasting Powerhouse
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Jordan Harbinger is the host of "The Jordan Harbinger Show," which features interviews with elite performers from all walks of life and is one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world. Connect with Jordan at https://jordanharbinger.com Nate Haber offers mentorship coaching to men in the areas of self-improvement, separation & divorce, and perso…
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Ep. 207 - Mary Fitzgerald :: The Showbiz Side of Real Estate
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Mary Fitzgerald is a real estate agent and one of the stars on the Netflix hit series, "Selling Sunset." She joined me for a conversation about life in the spotlight, her real estate career, navigating social media pitfalls, her fallout with Christine and more. Connect with Mary at https://instagram.com/themaryfitzgerald Nate Haber offers mentorshi…
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Ep. 206 - LT Bourne :: Growing Up Fatherless
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LT Bourne authored the book, "It's Not a Man's World: How I Conquered the Sins of My Father," which provides insight into the fatherless epidemic and how he persevered through his own father's abandonment. Connect with LT at https://ltbourne.com and at social media handles @iamLTbourneBy Nate Haber
Fred Joyal is the author of "Superbold," a book that helps people develop boldness, confidence and charisma in as little as 90 days. Purchase Fred's book on Amazon Connect with Fred at http://fredjoyal.comBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 204 - The Optimal Life Podcast :: 2021's Most Memorable Moments
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This episode highlights the diverse range of guests and conversations had on The Optimal Life Podcast. Please enjoy our most memorable moments of 2021! You can rate and review the podcast via the quick links below. Web | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | FacebookBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 203 - J. Scott Christianson :: Our Artificially Intelligent Future
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J. Scott Christianson is a technologist and associate professor at the University of Missouri who specializes in Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and digital currencies. He is also an opponent of social media platforms, believing they cause more harm than good. Connect with Scott at http://christiansonjs.com and at http://linkedin.com/in/jscottc…
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Ep. 202 - Brian Bailys :: Renewing Life and Restoring Hope
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Brian Bailys is the CEO of Thrive Peer Support, a mental health and substance use services company committed to helping individuals achieve independence and long-term recovery. He joined me for a conversation about his substance use disorder, his journey to recovery and the impact his company is having on helping people turn their lives around. Con…
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Ep. 201 - Jackson Michael, NFL Historian :: When Ball is Life
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Jackson Michael is an NFL historian who hosts The Game Before the Money Podcast and who authored the book, "The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL." Connect with Jackson at http://thegamebeforethemoney.comBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 200 - Dr. Avigail (Abby) Lev :: Society's Mental Health and Personality Disorder Problem
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Dr. Avigail "Abby" Lev is a psychotherapist and founder of CBT Online, an online platform that connects people with therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy. She joined me for a detailed conversation about mental health problems affecting our society -- some of which are caused by ghosting, zombieing, love bombing and gaslighting -- in addit…
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Ep. 199 - DC 'The Brain Supreme' Glenn :: A Different Kind of Thinker
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DC Glenn (aka "The Brain Supreme") made up one-half of the old school hip hop duo, Tag Team, whose debut single "Whoomp! There It Is" hit #2 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1993. DC joined me for a conversation about his humble upbringings, the mindset he employs to handle adversity, and how "Whoomp!" still remains relevant after 28 years since its deb…
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Ep. 198 - Zach Schleien :: The New Wave of Online Dating
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Zach Schleien is the founder of the video speed-dating app, Filter Off. He joined me for a conversation about why the traditional "swiping" dating apps are generally problematic and how Filter Off creates authentic connections that can better lead to romantic success. Download Filter Off online at http://getfilteroff.com or in the App store for iOS…
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Ep. 197 - Carrington Smith :: Blooming through Trauma
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Carrington (Carrie) Smith is the author of "Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life," a memoir detailing how she has overcome a lifetime of trauma, including rape, family abandonment, malignant narcissism, religious mind-f*ckery, debt and more. Connect with Carrie at http://carrington-smith.com and at http://carringtonlegal.com…
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Ep. 196 - Dr. Sherry Price :: Helping Women Overcome Excessive Alcohol Consumption
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Sherry Price is a pharmacist, certified life coach and founder of the Drink Less Lifestyle program. She helps women stop overdrinking and create new, healthy relationships with alcohol. Sherry's "Drink Less Lifestyle Podcast" can be found at: https://drinklesslifestyle.com/podcast/ Connect with Sherry at http://drinklesslifestyle.com…
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Ep. 195 - Jason Earle :: How My Mother's Suicide Set the Stage for My Entrepreneurial Path
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Jason Earle is the founder of GOT MOLD?, which makes a self-assessment kit that allows you to test for mold in your home or office. He joined me for a conversation about the ironic impact his mother's suicide had on him at the age of 14 and how it set the tone for his entrepreneurial future -- from high school dropout to Wall Street to business own…
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Ep. 194 - Zak Baris and Ed Reynolds :: Relationships Matter
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Zak Baris is the founder of Comprehensive Zoning Services, a turnkey real estate due diligence and environmental consulting firm that provides cost-effective, "one stop shop" solutions for real estate projects. Ed Reynolds is a former NFL player and partner at the firm who specializes in real estate development. They joined me for a conversation ab…
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Ep. 193 - Charla McKinley :: Creating Financially Responsible Young Adults
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Charla McKinley created the interactive finance curriculum, "Beyond Personal Finance," which provides money, finance and budget training to teenagers as they prepare for the real world. Connect with Charla at https://bpfclass.com/By Nate Haber
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Ep. 192 - Doug Noll :: De-Escalating Anger in Violent Situations
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Doug Noll is a conflict mediation and de-escalation specialist who has transformed the lives of thousands of people, including hardcore criminals in maximum security prisons. He joined me for a conversation about the importance of de-escalation, its under-appreciated value in society, and ways to de-escalate by "listening others into existence." Co…
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Ep. 191 - Laura Stack :: The Fatal Dangers of Dabbing Marijuana
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Laura Stack's life was forever changed in November 2019 when her 19-year old son, Johnny, took his life after having psychotic episodes caused by "dabbing" marijuana. Laura joined me to shed light on the dangerous world of dabbing and her mission in honoring Johnny's memory by providing awareness through his 501(c)(3), Johnny's Ambassadors. Connect…
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Ep. 190 - Elijah Stacy :: Destroy Duchenne
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Elijah Stacy is a 20-year old man who was born with Duchenne -- a rare muscular dystrophy disease that destroys muscles and typically takes the lives of those affected with it by their mid-twenties. He joined me for a conversation about the intricacies of Duchenne and his optimistic outlook for curing this disease through gene editing and gene ther…
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Ep. 189 - Dr. Frances Yahia :: Let Consciousness Lead the Way
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Dr. Frances Yahia is a consciousness coach, mental health counselor, astrologer and college professor who was born into a cult and freed herself 33 years later. She joined me for a conversation about her cult experiences and how our lives are often dictated by our subconscious states that are formed at the time of conception. Connect with Dr. Yahia…
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Ep. 188 - Jade Simmons, leadership coach and speaker :: Clarify Your Purpose
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Jade Simmons is a powerhouse speaker and world-class concert artist who coaches people on leadership. She helps high achievers and everyday people redefine purpose through seismic shifts in mindset. Connect with Jade at http://jadesimmons.comBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 187 - Dr. Malcolm Brahms, 101-year old former Cleveland Browns team doctor :: Age is Just a Number
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Dr. Malcolm Brahms is the 101-year old, former Cleveland Browns team doctor who joined the staff in 1965 after performing successful surgery on future Hall of Fame wide receiver, Paul Warfield. Brahms went on to serve 15 years as the Browns' main orthopedic surgeon and became the best known doctor in Cleveland during that time. Connect with Dr. Bra…
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Ep. 186 - Maria Brito, art advisor and curator :: Art's Dopamine Effects
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Maria Brito is an award-winning, New York-based contemporary art advisor, author and curator whose client list includes Sean 'Puff Daddy' Combs and other high net worth individuals. Connect with Maria at https://www.mariabrito.com/ and at https://www.instagram.com/mariabrito_ny/ Sign up for Maria's weekly newsletter HERE…
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Ep. 185 - Eric Golubitsky and Jeremy Torchinsky :: Live a Life of Zero Doubt
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Eric Golubitsky and Jeremy Torchinsky are wellness advisors and the founders of Zero Doubt Club, a holistic mind, body and soul coaching consultancy. They also host the Zero Doubt Podcast, available on most streaming platforms. Connect with Eric and Jeremy at http://zerodoubtclub.comBy Nate Haber
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Ep. 184 - Bolt Brady, sports betting handicapper :: Bet with Bolt
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Bolt Brady is a sports handicapper who provides insight, analysis and picks for sports gambling, with a prime focus on NFL games. He also hosts the "Bolt Brady and His Bro -- Sports Gambling Podcast," available on most streaming platforms. Connect with Bolt at https://www.boltbrady.com/By Nate Haber