The Optimal Life
Inspirational conversations with extraordinary people. An audio experience produced and hosted by personal development expert, Nate Haber. Including high profile guests like RFK Jr., JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet, Bernie Kosar, Daniel Cormier, Stipe Miocic, Tito Ortiz, Devin McCourty, Roy Dean, Stuart Cooper, Jordan Harbinger, Justin McClure, Michael Chernow, Natalie Brunell, Coach JV, Ryan Rottman, Adam Sosnick, and more.
Episodes
Kelly Cervantes is a writer, speaker, blogger, and rare disease advocate who lost her 3-year-old daughter to a severe form of epilepsy in 2019. Her newest book, "The Luckiest: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self," is a memoir detailing her personal growth through life's ultimate turmoil.
In this solo episode, I share insights into one of my favorite peptides, MOTS-C, and talk about the promising research that shows MOTS-C as a potential cancer antagonist.
*This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.
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Josh Williams is a State Representative (R-OH) who is running for U.S. Congress in Ohio's 9th District. The Republican primary takes place on May 5, 2026.
Learn more at https://www.joshwilliamsforohio.com
Bernie Kosar is a former NFL quarterback and Cleveland Browns legend who led the team to three AFC Championship games in the 1980's. Throughout his post-career, he has faced an array of health issues, including liver cirrhosis, early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and early-stage dementia. In November 2025, he received a life-saving liver transplant from 21-year old Bryce Dunlap.
Kavita Ahuja is the founder of It's My Time Now!, a career and life transitions consulting firm helping women rediscover and reinvent themselves. She also hosts The Midlife Reinvention Podcast.
Learn more at https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com
Stacie Shifflett is the founder of Modern Consciousness® and the author of, "Treasure Map to Joy."
Learn more at https://modernconsciousness.com
Tanner Beard is an Emmy-nominated actor who plays 'Marty' on the Paramount+ hit series, Landman. He is also the Founder and CEO of Silver Sail Entertainment, a production company specializing in film, TV, digital content, and commercials that aim to captivate audiences worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.silversailentertainment.com
Gina Conley is the founder of MamasteFit, a perinatal fitness training company that supports women throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. She is also the author of, "Training for Two," a book on how to use prenatal fitness to support a strong and pain-free pregnancy.
Learn more at https://mamastefit.com
Dr. John Osborne is a triple board-certified physician in cardiology, hypertension, and lipidology who co-founded ClearCardio, an AI technology that detects soft plaque deposits to prevent heart attacks and potentially reverse heart disease.
Learn more at https://clearcardio.com
Anthony 'Santo' Domingo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Capoeira expert, and the founder & head instructor of VIA Martial Arts.
Learn more at https://viamartialarts.com
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and a former environmental law attorney whose family will forever be ingrained in U.S. politics. He is the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, both of whom were assassinated during the height of their political careers.
Learn more about Secretary Kennedy's mission at https://hhs.gov
Thais Gibson is an attachment style expert who founded The Personal Development School, an online coaching platform that helps people heal their subconscious states to achieve a more meaningful, happier life. She is also the author of, "Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory," and hosts The Thais Gibson Podcast.
Learn more at https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com
Jamie Figari is a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, addiction, personality disorders, and complex relationship dynamics. She is a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu, a sport she credits for improving her mental and emotional health.
Learn more at https://bloomtherapytx.com/team_member/jamie
Brothers Brent Pease and Kyle Pease are co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation, a 501(c)3 that helps improve the lives of people with disabilities through sports and beyond. Kyle was born with cerebral palsy, which affects his mobility and speech. They are 6-time IRONMAN finishers and hold the IRONMAN Push-Assist World Record.
Get involved at https://kylepeasefoundation.org
Blayne Kelly-Rodriguez is an executive coach and the founder of Whole Teams, a leadership consulting firm helping companies rebuild dysfunctional teams and revive stagnant cultures. Hilary Andrews is an executive coach and master group facilitator at Whole Teams.
Learn more at https://whole-teams.com
Chris Duffin is a world-record holding strength athlete, resilience coach, and regenerative health expert. He is the founder of Enhanced Executive, a coaching consultancy helping CEO's and high performers rebuild themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.
Learn more at https://enhancedexecutive.com
Eric Kennedy is a former drug and alcohol addict who founded Recovery Vow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding lives after addiction. His book, "Marriage After Addiction," is a memoir and manual that helps broken couples recover their marriage.
Learn more at https://recoveryvow.com
Check out Eric's podcast, Recovery Vow
Brittany Bettini is a domestic violence survivor who turned pain into purpose and founded I Need a VA, a virtual assistant staffing agency that helps entrepreneurs scale their business without sacrificing their sanity. She is also the author of the business book, "She Delegates."
Learn more at https://ineedava.com
Lora Cheadle returned immediately to the podcast to dig into her husband's infidelity issues; infidelity issues on a broader scale; and to provide context on the many reasons that people cheat.
To listen to her first appearance on the podcast, see the prior episode 491, Overcoming Infidelity.
Lora Cheadle is a betrayal and affair recovery coach who authored the book, "It's Not Burnout It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to Fuel Up & Thrive."
Learn more at https://loracheadle.com
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