Our bodies are capable of infinitely healing themselves when we immediately address the root causes of our complications. But healing is not just limited to the medications and therapies we get from hospitals. It’s also about digging deep and establishing a solid bond with our spirituality. Today, Dr. Donese Worden joins me as she shares the importance of having a spiritual connection to your healing. Dr. Worden is a physician, res...

Gardening has always been challenging for people who think they can’t keep a plant alive. But, there’s so much more to this pastime than just tending to flowers and leaves. Who knew getting your hands dirty can teach you the meaning of life and how to realign with your beliefs? Fran Sorin joins me on today’s episode as she talks about her gardening journey and how it’s genuinely one of the best forms of therapy in the world. As a g...

You probably have a ‘Someday When project’ you’ve been setting aside because of fear and other priorities. Somehow, it’s never come to life because the perfect day to get started has yet to come. But what if someone tells you that you can start by just taking a few steps? Kristin Swanson joins me for today’s episode where she shares how to recognize your fears and start building momentum towards making these projects happen. Swanso...

Influencing people means you can make them say, “Yes” to just about anything. As someone who understands the power of influence, I know just how important it is to master these principles. It’s not just about who you are, it’s about how you use that to build your credibility and arguments. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robert Cialdini who shares how using the right words and strategies can help you move people in your direc...

Up until my spiritual awakening in 2012, I was always very skeptical and close-minded. I was definitely one of those people who needed a spooky, yet real, proof to shake me awake. As I practice the willing suspension of disbelief, I feel like I’m coming home. Corin Grillo joins me on today’s episode, sharing how she puts herself out there to help people and how you can change your view on everything by being open to something extra...

A considerable part of my self-development and transformation has had to do with discovering more about my spirituality. I always believe for one to be completely healthy, all the areas of the body: the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual must all be in sync. On today's episode, I am joined by Guy Sohm, someone who's been enlightened at the early age of five. When he was younger, his mother would always say, "you...

The human brain is a structure so amazing that a famous scientist once called it, “the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe.” My guest today, Janet Doman, has been a pioneer in unlocking what is possible for brain-injured children with the work she has done as Director of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential since 1980. In today’s episode, Janet addresses how children get labeled with 350 diffe...

Embracing change can open you up to living life to its fullest. My guest on today's show is Monica Berg, a self-professed change junkie. She is here to share her wisdom and impressive life experience working as Chief Communications Officer for Kabbalah Centre International. Monica is the author of Fear Is Not an Option and Rethink Love, and she co-hosts the Spiritually Hungry podcast with her husband, Michael Berg. This is a mu...

Sometimes our worst enemy is ourselves, and the main culprit behind that is how our brains are wired. In this episode, my guest Divya Darling is all about befriending our brains. A great storyteller with a profound message, Divya is devoted to illuminating the wisdom within. Having researched the mysteries of the mind for decades, obtaining degrees in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive sciences and being an avid yogi and philo...

Today marks the 300th episode of Get Yourself Optimized! Almost six years of podcasting without missing a week is not an easy feat, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences. I have interviewed hundreds of inspirational people and learned a lot from these conversations. Some of these episodes have even given me a glimpse into the matrix, which inspired me to find a new mission. On the other hand, I want to take this opportuni...

Researchers and clinical psychologists, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, join me today for a highly informative Get Yourself Optimized episode. In this talk, we discuss the Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Drs. John and Julie Gottman are the founders of The Gottman Institute and Affective Software, Inc. They created the Gottman Sound Relationship House theory and Gottma...

The world we live in is governed by universal laws such as we live, we die, the sun rises, and birds fly. When we take time to understand what these truths convey we can see how they hold answers to our past, present, and future. We become masters of ourselves. On this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Dr. Frances Yahia joins me for an insightful conversation about The Kybalion, also known as the seven ancient principles of self-mast...

On today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, my guest Edward Haschke and I talk about the heart/brain connection. Did you know the heart is actually 5000x more electromagnetically charged than the brain? We discuss the importance of listening to your intuition because the more you do, the more magic and synchronicity start to show up in your life. As a photographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur,? Edward is a relentless truth seeke...

The truth of the world we live in and the power of how we perceive life is within our control. My guest on today's show is Carl Taylor, who wrote an excellent book called Becoming Bulletproof: Survive and Thrive in any Situation. Inspired by Superman as a kid, Carl wanted to write about letting those metaphorical bullets bounce off you. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Carl and I talk about how life is a story: whether t...

Another good way to say "stop and smell the roses" is "sit back and enjoy a nice cup of tea." On today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, Anthony Capobianco joins me to talk about the lifestyle of slowing down to get ahead and what makes a great cup of tea. Anthony was grinding hard at work as a successful mortgage banker until he found himself sick more often than not. He realized he needed to slow things down. ...

Today's guest, David Khan, is a lifelong spiritual practitioner, musician, engineer, and healer. His main passion is in research and developing therapies associated with sound, music, and frequencies. He believes they have potent effects on allowing people to shift into deeper states of consciousness and activate their innate self-healing capabilities. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, David and I talk about how one can a...

When you're a busy entrepreneur, it's essential to always remember to work ‘ON’ the business, not ‘IN’ the business. According to today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, Michael Zipursky, your lifestyle must determine your workspace and not the other way around. Michael is the CEO of Consulting Success. He has advised organizations like The Financial Times, Dow Jones, and RBC. He helped Panasonic launch new products into ...

I truly believe that you are the average of the five people you hang out with. I share the same sentiment with today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, John Lee Dumas. Inspired by the idea of spending time with high achievers who he admired, John, an army veteran who had struggled with depression and PTSD, decided to embark on an entrepreneurial path to change his life and the lives of all his listeners. In this episode, John and ...

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, Erik Luhrs, is known as the Bruce Lee of revenue generation and creator of Revenue Kung-Fu. He works with entrepreneurs, experts, leaders, and founders to be driven by a purpose, mission, or vision to far exceed their current level of "success." On today's episode, Erik and I talk about how it's totally okay that the work you do isn't for everyone. What matters when you&...