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A thriving spiritual health correlates to being successful and prolific in life. I strongly believe that if your spirit is hungry, there's always going to be something missing in your life. So on today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, Yeliz Ruzgar and I go deeper into the topic of spirituality, mindfulness, and everything in between. Yeliz is a good friend who is a holistic life consultant, inspiring speaker, energy therapist, and a feminine, caring leader. After working a decade in branding, sales, and marketing, Yeliz now leads Powercoaching.us, with the purpose to inspire, energize and transform individuals and organizations. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/290

Author Kara Goldin turned her unsweetened flavored water into Hint, one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time. She has been named one of InStyle's Badass 50 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Her secret sauce is being Undaunted, which is the title of her bestselling book. On today's Get Yourself Optimized, Kara and I talk about how to see the possibilities amidst the uncertainties, how to turn criticism into opportunities, and how to live life without fear of the unknown. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/289

Today's guest, Jeffrey Hayzlett, is no stranger to the changing tides of business. On today’s episode, we talk about Jeffrey’s three R’s: Are we relevant to each other? Can we help each other with reach? And where’s the reciprocity? And how can we incorporate the three R’s in our pivoting strategy for 2021? Jeffrey is a global business celebrity, best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and the Chairman and CEO of C-Suite Network, home of the world's most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. His most recent book is The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/288

According to today's guest, Chester Elton, creating a workplace surrounded by gratitude may boost overall performance. In his latest book, Leading with Gratitude, Chester mentions that new research shows gratitude increases engagement, strengthens bonds, and reduces turnover. What's the best and quickest way to implement this? Everything should start with you. Chester Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute strategy, vision, and values. He has been called the "apostle of appreciation" by Canada's Globe and Mail, "creative and refreshing‚" by the New York Times, and a "must-read for modern managers" by CNN. For a lighthearted episode that will not fail to inspire, join Chester and me on Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/287

The impossible only remains true for those who never dare. In today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, my guest, Steve Sims, shares incredible stories on how he ended up working for Sir Elton John and Elon Musk, sent people down to the seabed to observe the wreck of Titanic, closed a private museum in Florence to have pasta and get serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, and more. According to Steve, you have to ask for what you dream of, not merely what you think you can get. Steve Sims is a best-selling author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and a sought-after coach. He’s spoken for a variety of networks, groups, and associations and even the Pentagon– twice! Tune in for some great business advice from someone who has dared to thrive. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/286

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest wrote a special list when he was sixteen while he was in a wheelchair after surviving an accident at work. That same list is what changed his life and brought him where he is today. On top of that, that same list has also helped others follow suit and change their lives, too! Yuval Abramovitz is an Israeli author, reporter, actor, and media persona. His TEDx talk, The List, is a must-watch, especially for those who have a burning desire to be more, do more, and experience more in life. Tune in for an inspiring interview. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/285  

Conflict and argument are normal in every relationship. It only becomes a problem when both parties refuse to resolve or settle their differences. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, relationship coaches, Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman, introduce the term "The Argument Hangover" and how to cure it. The Freemans are known as the "couple that coaches couples." They have worked with celebrities, public figures, and thousands of couples worldwide. They are the founders of Empowered Couples University and authors of The Argument Hangover, which hits shelves in February. For powerful strategies you can use to make communication and appreciation a priority, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/284

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest is inspiring. After being choked out during a jiu-jitsu training session, Sean Entin consequently suffered a stroke. He started the long road to recovery that taught him a lot about body and brain function. Sean launched the  StrokeHacker community on Facebook. It's an online network for stroke survivors to share their stories, accomplishments, and tips for improving their health and overall wellness. With his partner, Taylor Smith, Sean created the podcast, Adventures in Health. In this episode, tune in as Sean shares his road to recovery and what's keeping him busy and thriving since his injury. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/283

Learning how to defend yourself can save your life. Martial arts, weaponry, and basic self-defense techniques are a few things you can master. But before conquering these areas, remember that the most crucial facet of self-defense is your mindset. In this Get Yourself Optimized interview, Tim Larkin shares some kickass SEAL training secrets. I joined Tim's training called Target Focus Training or TFT back in 2012, when I joined Tony Robbins Platinum Partners' retreat. That training has stuck in my mind and is filed away, just in case, God forbid, I should ever be attacked. A former military intelligence officer, Tim was part of a beta group that redesigned how Special Operations personnel trained for close combat. He has a 25-year career where he has trained people in 52 countries to deal with imminent violence. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/282

  2020 was a year of massive shifts and changes on a global scale. When most of us haven’t experienced change as massive as what we’ve all currently witnessed, it takes a healthy mindset to survive, adapt, and, sometimes, even thrive. In this episode, I’ve enjoyed interviewing Toni Galardi, the author of The LifeQuake Miracle: Awakening to Your True Purpose in Times of Personal and Global Upheaval. Toni is an expert on resilience through tough economic times and health challenges, career coaching, and helping people find their real purpose. In her book, she aims to help people develop resilience through sudden change, heal addictive coping mechanisms, and more. For a good dose of light and inspiration, join us on today’s episode of Get Yourself Optimized. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/281

Scent, emotion, and memory are all intertwined in our brain chemistry. I completely agree with today's Get Yourself Optimized Guest, Tamar Weinberg, that a good scent can easily alter anyone's mood. Tamar is an author, mother, and founder of TAMAR, a fragrance brand designed for who you are, not who they want you to be. She's determined to show the world that the key to happiness and self-improvement is loving and accepting your most authentic self (and smelling good while doing it).In her journey to create Tamar, the perfume that bears her name, she was convinced that fragrance isn't all about how you present yourself to the world. Fragrance is also an inward journey. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/280

Running a podcast and being recognized for it is every podcaster's dream. Today's guest, Garry Meier, is an award-winning radio and podcast host, and he's here today on Get Yourself Optimized to share some of his biggest pieces of advice from his successful career. Garry is a Chicago-based radio personality who has been active in Chicago radio since 1973. He is well known for being part of the highly successful radio duos "Steve & Garry" and "Roe and Garry.” He also hosted shows on WFYR, WYEN, WLUP, WCKG, WGN, and WGN.FM at various times in his career. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/279

The Akashic Records hold the collective consciousness of all the beings who have ever lived on the earth across all time. Imagine how much information that could be. Some of our most profound questions about life and ourselves are contained by this magical database. Here to expound more on this topic is my guest, Anne Marie Pizarro. Anne Marie is a registered nurse, holistic practitioner, and Akashic Records Reader and Teacher. In her words, Akasha is essentially a field of energy that surrounds every living being. If you’re curious about how this universal computer stores every soul’s thoughts, memories, experiences, past lives, present circumstances, and future potential, don’t miss out on today’s episode of Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/278

Today’s Get Yourself Optimized is one you have to see to believe. My guest, Sheila Gillette, is someone who has wholly dialed into a higher spiritual frequency. She taps into it every day to assist as many people as she can. In this episode, Sheila shares her unique story about a near-death experience in 1969 that led her to become the direct voice channel for a collective of 12 archangels known as THEO. Fast forward to today, they are helping people find a sense of purpose and belonging and answers to their most profound questions about life. It’s a lot to process if you’re just reading this post, but I implore you to join us for this powerful conversation. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/277

Sometimes life throws significant curve balls that leave you with no choice but to start over again. Losing everything might be considered one of the most devastating things that can happen to someone. But according to today’s Get Yourself Optimized guest, Suzy Batiz, it’s an excellent opportunity to start with a clean slate. Assess where you’ve been and where you want to go, because the only way is up. Suzy is the founder and creator of nine-figure companies. Safe to say she owns an empire, Suzy is big on transformation. She has transformed the bathroom into a pleasant-smelling experience with Poo~Pourri. She’s turned the household cleaning industry’s toxicity to aromatherapeutic magic. And Suzy has truly transformed people’s lives with her growing portfolio of ALIVE OS™ courses. Suzy is a revolutionary explorer of infinite potential in the playground of life. For today’s surge of inspiration, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/276

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, Dr. Uran Berisha, firmly believes that treating pain without having a holistic picture of where the pain comes from is pointless. Dr. Berisha is a dynamic personality and a medical pioneer who has devoted his life to understanding pain and changing people's lives with the cutting-edge technology he’s developed. He has a mission to help one million people reduce pain by 75% before December 31st, 2022. Ever since we first met at the Genius Network, I have been impressed at what he does and his genuine passion for doing it. Tune in for a highly informative podcast on preventing and treating chronic pain. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/275

COVID-19 has taught us many lessons. Among the long list of items is how vital Vitamin D is in sparring with, and even curing oneself of, the notorious disease. Did you know that about 90% of the US is Vitamin D deficient? In today's episode, Dr. Joseph Mercola joins me for an hour filled with valuable information on stopping Covid and ultimately leading a healthy life. Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. He is an osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health. His primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/274

Selling and speaking often go hand in hand. Now that things have changed, and live events are still canceled over the next several months, how does an entrepreneur who relies on this industry pivot? In today's Get Yourself Optimized interview, Don Hutson joins me to shed some light on the topic. Don is on the founding board and former President of the National Speakers Association. He's also a bestselling author who wrote 16 books, and he's a world-renowned public speaker. To learn more about Don's start in the industry, how he worked his way up, and what he's doing these days to deal with the effects of the new normal, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/273

Amid all the uncertainty, it's vital to find ways to help you stay grounded. Whether it's yoga, meditation, or working out, whatever enables you to focus on the good is healthy for you. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how you can create more balance in your life. We usually say 'find' balance or peace, but today's guest, Guru Singh, believes that nothing is lost and everything is right before our eyes. All we have to do is pay closer attention. Guru is a celebrated third-generation yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and musician who gracefully brings ancient spiritual practices and philosophies into the now. I met Guru Singh almost ten years ago at a Tony Robbins event, and I'm excited to talk to him again after such a long time. Tune in for a beautiful conversation about life and beyond. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/272

My guest today, Dr. Greg Wells is a fascinating guy who has written four best-selling books – Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect and Rest, Refocus, Recharge. He’s had a lot of amazing life experiences that have informed his career path, like selling everything he owned and riding his bike across Africa. In this episode, we talk about how this pandemic has forced us to slow down, and how we can use this time to reevaluate our perspective. Tune in for a great episode. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/271