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Mitch Prinstein joins me in this episode to explore why it’s so important to be likable instead of high status. Mitch is the author of Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships. He’s also board-certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Mitch shares his thoughts on how we can increase our likability, online romantic relationships, time spent on social media, and much much more! Find Out More About Mitch Here: Mitch PrinsteinMitch Prinstein at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill@mitchprinstein on TwitterMitch Prinstein on WikipediaMitch Prinstein on LinkedInMitch Prinstein on Facebook In This Episode: [01:29] - Mitch talks about his book, and what inspired him to write it. [03:45] - We hear more about the distinguishment between likeability versus status, and where that leads. [06:15] - How do we take specific practical application of this likeability factor of popularity and improve our likeability and influence in ou

Andrea Petersen is here to explore the world of anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Imagine being fine one moment and completely disoriented the next. Picture having difficulty breathing and intense vision distortions. Your heart is pounding, you’re covered in sweat, and you’re terrified that you’re literally dying. When those of us who don’t suffer from anxiety or panic attacks hear about others having them, it’s easy to minimize the experience. Regardless of whether you have anxiety yourself or just know someone else who does, this insightful episode will be very helpful. Find Out More About Andrea Here: Andrea Petersen@andreaapetersen on TwitterAndrea Petersen at the Wall Street Journal In This Episode: [01:33] - Why did Andrea write her new book and bare her soul in this way? She answers, then discusses whether anxiety disorders are a growing epidemic. [05:08] - Andrea talks about whether some people might have anxiety disorders without even being aware of it. [07:08] - For listeners who may not underst

Trivinia Barber is the founder of Priority VA, a boutique virtual assistant agency that matches elite-level entrepreneurs with highly skilled assistants. Our conversation is a fresh take on the world of virtual assistants, and we discuss the value that having the right team can make across various aspects of your business. You’ll learn how to effectively work with VAs, ensure they won’t leave you for a different employer, and become a grandmaster at delegation. Find Out More About Trivinia Here: Priority VATrivinia Barber on LinkedIn@Trivinia on TwitterTrivinia Barber on Facebook In This Episode: [02:06] - Trivinia talks us through the journey that brought her to where she is today, as the CEO of Priority VA. [04:32] - One of the things that Trivinia often tells people is that they can outsource outcomes instead of tasks. [08:13] - Trivinia shares her thoughts on how to communicate more effectively with your team. [10:07] - What does Trivinia delegate, and what does she choose to keep for herself? [13:42] -

Dr. Eric Braverman joins me today to talk about achieving net-zero aging through technology, supplementation, and behavioral changes. He’s a physician, researcher, author, and the director of the PATH Medical Center and the PATH Foundation. While your body is aging and degrading over time, it’s becoming increasingly possible to reduce and even eliminate the functions of aging. If you want to stop aging and live your best, longest life, this is the episode for you! Find Out More About Dr. Eric Braverman Here: pathmedical@gmail.com Dr. Eric Braverman on Facebook @DrBraverman on Twitter Eric Braverman on Instagram Eric Braverman on Wikipedia PATH Medical Center PATH Foundation PATH Products In This Episode: [01:29] - Eric launches into talking about his early jobs working with the brain, and shares the names of some of the notable people he has worked with. [04:22] - How can listeners live long enough to live forever and achieve that longevity escape velocity? [07:47] - Eric relates what he has been saying abou

Tune into this episode with Aaron Ross to learn about the concept of employee ownership and owning, rather than renting, jobs. Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, this conversation provides valuable information about lifestyle design from a true expert on the subject. Aaron manages his time so well that he meets his financial obligations and professional commitments with a 25-hour work week. Join us, and learn how to go to the next level in your life. Find Out More About Aaron Here: Predictable Revenue Predictable University Aaron Ross on LinkedIn Aaron Ross on Twitter From Impossible to Inevitable In This Episode: [01:40] - Aaron starts off the conversation by talking about his background and his many children. He also addresses how much of his time he spends away from home versus with his family. [05:15] - It’s taken Aaron a lot of years to get to the point where he can make the money he needs from relatively few hours per week, he explains. [09:00] - We hear more about Aaron’s book From Impos

My guest, Arman Sadeghi, is a business coach who focuses on well-rounded success that involves a balanced life. He works with successful business owners, entrepreneurs, CEOs and professionals who want to crush business and retire young. In our conversation, you’ll learn his tips, tricks, and hacks to achieve dramatic success without sacrificing any area of your life. Find Out More About Arman Here: Titanium Success Arman Sadeghi on Instagram Arman Sadeghi on Facebook The Business Bible by Arman Sadeghi Titanium Life podcast with Arman Sadeghi In This Episode: [01:38] - Arman starts things off by talking about how to create the life of your dreams and have both balance and great success. [07:00] - How does Arman incentivize people in the challenges he has been talking about? [09:38] - Stephan shares the “wheel of life” analogy for getting balance in your life. Arman then talks about his own wheel. [14:52] - We hear about some of Arman’s routines and rituals to help keep him on task and not sacrificing one ar

Douglas Bentley joins me in this episode to explore the topic of change and permanence, among many others. Douglas was a monk at Oneness University in India for over a decade, during which time he studied directly under Sri Bhagavan. He has since returned to the West to serve as a teacher and spiritual guide. I met Doug in India in 2012, and have been wanting to have him on my show for years. I’m excited to share his wisdom with you in today’s show, and hope that this conversation can be the beginning of something big for you. Find Out More About Douglas Here: Douglas Bentley Douglas Bentley on Facebook Douglas Bentley on Instagram Douglas Bentley on YouTube In This Episode: [03:28] - Doug talks about his process of going from a web designer to a monk in India, describing his background in the process. [07:01] - We learn that Doug was the only Western monk during the time he was there, and was one of the first Westerners to be a monk there at all. [07:50] - Doug takes a moment to describe what an avatar is,

Join me and David Ghiyam in a deeply spiritual episode that will dive into such topics as clairvoyance, reactivity, desire, mercy, and so much more. David is a senior lecturer at The Kabbalah Centre as well as the founder of MaryRuth Organics. He believes when you transform your nature for the better, your light of mercy becomes a vessel that receives the light of wisdom and invites blessings. David is full of powerful age-old wisdom that has changed my life, and that I hope and believe will change yours too.  Find Out More About David Here: David Ghiyam at The Kabbalah Center David Ghiyam on Twitter David Ghiyam on Facebook David Ghiyam on Instagram David Ghiyam on LinkedIn In This Episode: [01:34] - Let’s talk about Kabbalah! David explores what the light is before clarifying the difference between the light of wisdom and the light of mercy. [04:11] - David clarifies that the only way that someone can reveal the light of mercy is to overcome their nature, not just to do good deeds. [07:44] - The light of t

The key to ethically influencing people is to leave everything (and everyone) better than you found it. Make sure that you aren’t rationalizing the things that you want if they aren’t actually good for the other people involved. Today’s guest is an expert on influencing people. In fact, his ability to talk his way into (and out of) just about any situation saved his life after he traveled through war zones and was kidnapped twice. Jordan is fascinated by influence and he has interviewed world-famous people at the top of their fields to discover their untapped wisdom. Find Out More About Jordan Here: Jordan Harbinger Jordan Harbinger on Twitter Jordan Harbinger on LinkedIn Jordan Harbinger on Facebook The Jordan Harbinger Show In This Episode: [03:01] - Jordan starts things off by talking about his background in social engineering and social influence. [06:54] - We hear the story of what happened once Jordan decided, as a teenager, that he would find a real criminal for the police. [10:03] - What was the next

Today, Barnet Bain is here to help you unleash your own inner creativity in every aspect of your life. Barnet is the author of The Book of Doing And Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, and an award-winning filmmaker who has directed Milton’s Secret and worked as a producer of What Dreams May Come. You’ll learn all about focusing on desire, expectation, imagination, and much more in an episode that’s all about tapping into your creativity and achieving a flow state. Find Out More About Barnet Here: Barnet Bain Barnet Bain on Facebook @BarnetBain on Twitter In This Episode: [01:29] - How can you spark creativity in your work and in your life? In his answer, Barnet points out that creativity isn’t simply the domain of a privileged few who are born special. [05:27] - When someone believes that they aren’t creative, the amount of creative energy required to create that construct is enormous, Barnet explains. [09:44] - Stephan brings up a specific example of a project that he’s working on an

In this episode, you’ll learn more about our problematic addiction to sugar (as well as what you can do about it) with celebrity nutrition expert JJ Virgin. JJ is the person who people go to when they’re ready to finally lose weight and transform their health and lives. Tune in to learn how to drop sugar, change your life, and feel better than you ever imagined! I can personally attest to how much difference it makes when you (mostly) quit sugar, so I can’t recommend this episode highly enough. Find Out More About JJ Here: JJ VirginJJ Virgin StoreJJ Virgin on FacebookJJ Virgin on InstagramJJ Virgin on Twitter In This Episode: [02:39] - What, exactly, is wrong with sugar? [04:15] - JJ talks about the problem with all-natural sugars such as honey. [06:19] - We learn what happens when we eat a candy bar or drink a soda. As she answers, JJ shares her surprise that candy bars are still available for sale. [08:56] - JJ talks about why fructose is the worst of all. [12:07] - JJ takes a moment to rant about the WIC

Tamsen Webster, an acclaimed keynote speaker, idea whisperer, and change strategist, is here today. Tamsen brings 20 years of marketing experience and 13 years as a Weight Watchers leader together to create a new public speaking concept. Her revolutionary “red thread” may be exactly what you need to take your speaking to the next level. So if you’re ready to become a better communicator and speaker, especially when presenting to groups, you’re in the right place! Find Out More About Tamsen Here: @tamadear on Twitter @TamsenWebster on Facebook TamsenWebster.com Find the Red Thread on YouTube In This Episode: [02:38] - What would be a good initial story or case example that Tamsen wants to share about taking speaking (or your life) to another level? [06:00] - Tamsen came to a mantra: “check your dignity at the door.” She explains what this means to her. [07:31] - We learn how Tamsen starting her own business changed the role of speaking in her job. [11:24] - Tamsen would never suggest not rehearsing, she expl

This is such a special episode that I have two guests instead of just one! Dr. Eric Pearl is a pioneer in the field of energy healing, and the author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself. The book has become an international bestseller and is now available in 40 languages. Jillian Fleer is Dr. Pearl’s co-instructor for their various programs. Together, they’ll explain how reconnective healing works, why it doesn’t require training or rules, and how much it’s backed by science. Find Out More About Eric and Jillian Here: The Reconnection Dr. Eric Pearl - The Reconnection on Facebook The Reconnection on Instagram @TheReconnection on Twitter About Dr. Eric Pearl About Jillian Fleer Jillian Kalish Fleer on Facebook In This Episode: [02:00] - What is reconnective healing all about, and how does it work? [03:58] - Eric explains what it looks like when someone is getting healed through reconnective healing. [05:38] - Jillian steps in to explain reconnective healing from her perspective, and how the recon

Rabbi Daniel Lapin is here to talk about the fascinating connection between spirituality and financial abundance. These things may not immediately seem connected, but as you'll hear, they’re intimately related. If you want to have financial abundance, the trick isn’t to want money itself. You need to create an environment in which you enter into mutually beneficial situations. Rabbi Lapin will share his deep and powerful insight into how matters of the spirit relate to finances, and offer solid advice for how to achieve financial fulfillment. Find Out More About Daniel Here: Rabbi Daniel Lapin Rabbi Daniel Lapin on Facebook @DanielLapin on Twitter In This Episode: [01:55] - Daniel talks about the intersection of finance and spirituality, because people tend to treat them as completely separate. He also discusses the disproportionate success with money amongst Jewish people as opposed to other groups. [05:06] - Daniel clarifies what he means by “physical” and “spiritual” so we can all be on the same page rega

In this transformational conversation with Kristen Ulmer, you’ll learn how to dance with your fears. You’ll learn how to talk to your feelings of fear in a way that honors yourself instead of rejecting part of yourself. Kristen is a true expert on fear. She was recognized as the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for twelve years and was voted the most fearless woman athlete in North America. As you’ll learn, though, she isn’t fearless. Instead, she knows how to appreciate fear in a healthy, productive way. Find Out More About Kristen Here: Kristenulmer.comKristen Ulmer on FacebookKristen Ulmer on Instagram In This Episode: [02:17] - What was Kristen’s impetus to write about fear? She answers, then addresses how she balances fear and flow. [06:18] - Kristen addresses the question of what unraveled for her after ten years of ignoring fear. [10:33] - “Whatever you won’t look at is the key to freedom,” Kristen explains as she discusses what she did after having her revelation about fear. [11:54

Today, Brian Hoyer joins me for an in-depth discussion on EMFs and their health effects. He uses EMF shielding as a primary tool in his wellness practice, and has toured the country doing workshops. In the last year alone, he did EMF inspections in over a hundred homes. In our conversation, he’ll explain what EMFs are, why they’re such a problem, and how you can take steps to reduce exposure and heal yourself. Find Out More About Brian Here: Shielded Healing Geovital In This Episode: [02:50] - There are a lot of people who have misunderstandings about EMFs, Brian explains. He takes a moment to explain what these misunderstandings are, and what the reality is. [04:52] - What happens with non-ionizing radiation from cell phones, wifi, and so on? What parts of our body are affected? [07:31] - Brian discusses whether there are certain frequencies that are more physically damaging than others. [11:03] - We hear more about the potential impact of EMFs on newborn babies, specifically as it relates to baby monitors.

Eliyahu Jian was my very first Kabbalah teacher. He’s been teaching for nearly three decades, and has developed an uncanny ability to simplify esoteric wisdom. In addition to being a spiritual teacher, he’s a coach, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit Vital Transformation. The mind is split into two parts: the positive and the negative. Whatever you feed grows stronger, and it takes a lifetime of work to ensure that negative thoughts don’t take over. You need to act on positive thoughts  or they will eventually become rotten. This is just one of many gems of wisdom from Kabbalah that can transform your life. Find Out More About Eliyahu Here: Vital Transformation Eliyahu Jian Eliyahu Jian on Facebook @eliyahujian on Twitter Eliyahu Jian on LinkedIn In This Episode: [01:32] - We start things off with a very simple question: what’s the meaning of life? [02:57] - Eliyahu talks more about body consciousness as opposed to soul consciousness. [05:03] - We hear about the deeper implications of the fact that we don

Here to dig into all the nuances of light, color, vision, and consciousness is Dr. Jacob Liberman. He’s a groundbreaking expert in color and light therapy whose work is admired by such luminaries as Deepak Chopra and Eckhart Tolle. Light is inseparable from life..Plants, animals and humans all need light to exist and survive. He and I talk about this and so much more in this illuminating discussion. Find Out More About Jacob Here: Jacob Liberman Jacob Liberman on Wikipedia @DrJacobLiberman on Facebook @DrJacobLiberman on Twitter In This Episode: [01:31] - Jacob talks about light therapy and color therapy so listeners can understand what the two things are and why they’re important. He also dives into the question of what light itself is. [03:54] - Jacob started working with light and light therapy in 1971, when he was an optometrist and vision scientist. [10:21] - We learn that Jacob’s main focus is to bring people into a state where they are more comfortable with more of life, leading to less stress and mor

Take the next step to becoming an unreasonable and successful person by tuning into this extraordinary episode with Robert G. Allen, one of the great real estate investors of our time. He’s also a #1 New York Times bestselling author who teaches people all over the world. He’ll share his knowledge on wealth building through real estate, describe what traits it takes to be successful, and inspire you to create a fantastic life. Find Out More About Robert Here: Robertallen.comRobertgallen.comconnect@robertallen.com@OfficialRobertGAllen on Facebook@BestSellerBob on Twitterbestseller_bob on Instagram In This Episode: [01:46] - We hear about how many books Robert has written so far -- and how many he has left in him! He also talks about which book he’s most proud of, and the lengths he went to in order to get his first book published. [06:38] - Stephan got started in his first business while in grad school for biochemistry, which wasn’t at all related to the business. We hear how he got his initial funding. [09:3

Today, Luke Storey generously joins me for a third time to talk about lots of great new topics that we didn’t get to cover in his first two episodes. We’ll spend quite a bit of time digging into the fascinating strengths of personality assessments, and why you (and just about everyone in your life) should take them. We also cover imposter syndrome, disempowering beliefs, sleep hacks, kinds of light, health gadgets, and so much more! This Week’s Guest: If you’re a faithful Optimized Geek listener, you’ve probably already heard my recent conversation with Luke Storey. Luke, who hosts the Life Stylist Podcast, was already a recurring guest on the show. He originally joined me to talk about fashion in one of my very  first episodes. In our more recent conversation, we discussed extreme biohacking, spirituality, and how this combination can lead to a higher level of consciousness. Today, Luke generously joins me for a third time to talk about lots of great new topics that we didn’t cover in his first two episode