Manifest Your Greatness

In this episode I dive into the differences between dopamine and oxytocin and how these hormones impact our sense of fulfillment and drive.

While dopamine delivers short-lived rushes of personal achievement, oxytocin fosters a deeper, sustained sense of satisfaction derived from positively impacting others. That means balancing personal and professional goals with actions that support a greater good are key to leaving behind a lasti...

In this episode, I discuss the often overlooked and underestimated challenges we face in pursuit of our goals.

Hurdles like negative thoughts, self-sabotage, ruminating on past failures and fixating on what we can't control constantly conspire to trip you up along your path towards greatness.

Fortunately, there are some practical and actionable methods that you can use to discover and thwart your own negative intentions.

In this episode of the Manifest Your Greatness podcast, I delve into the importance of incorporating a daily healing practice to manage stress and promote overall well-being.

Because everyday stressors drain our energy, it is important to include recovery periods to maintain physical and mental health. This episode contains practical steps and activities that foster healing, boost energy, and strengthen the immune system.

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In this episode I focus on distinguishing between 'thoughts' and 'thinking' and how this distinction impacts our daily lives.

Thinking is an active process of interpreting information based on past experiences and knowledge, creating subjective realities. Thoughts however are new ideas we receive from beyond our analytical minds that hold the potential for new exciting realities. Like clearing a runway for an inbou...

While passion fuels life's journey, it is the adherence to principles such as hard work, adaptability, and continuous learning that sustains long-term success. These same principles are invaluable when navigating life's numerous and often unexpected setbacks.

When we ensure that our decisions are guided by our most honored, unwavering principles, we pave the way for a fulfilling and purpose-driven journey towards greatness...

This episode delves into the inevitable pains and rewards of personal transformation. I discuss how transformation involves enduring both physical and psychological discomfort. However, pain associated with transformation in the pursuit of personal growth is temporary and the rewards long-lasting, whereas paid as a result of stagnation is compounding and chronic.

While any goal worthy of pursuing includes discomfort, embracing tra...

In this episode I dive into 5 battle-tested steps entrepreneurs can take to successfully get their business going and to get it growing. I'll share personal examples of how I implemented these tips myself to establish and grow several of my successful businesses that span across very different industries.

00:29 Understanding Entrepreneurship: The Journey Begins

02:38 The Five Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs

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In this episode I share the counterintuitive but definitely not counterproductive approach of taking a step back when facing mental roadblocks or feeling stuck, especially when under pressure.

When the stakes are high and ideas run low, the importance of engaging in playful, creative activities that are mentally stimulating but enjoyable, cannot be overstated. Rather than being a waste of time, activities like these allow the brai...

In this episode I discuss the often overlooked yet crucial practice of taking time off for personal development and well-being. Stepping away from our fast-paced routines to recharge physically, emotionally, and mentally is a key ingredient to long term success. Breaks can enhance creativity, problem-solving abilities, and overall health while providing opportunities for introspection and alignment with personal values and goals.

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This episode focuses on how to navigate through difficult situations by utilizing tools and skills to help manifest inner greatness. I'll share personal experiences of overcoming a significant financial loss due to fraud, and illustrate the importance of skills such as surrendering to reality, centering, reframing challenges, and maintaining presence amidst chaos.

Adversities also present uncomfortable yet powerful opportuniti...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of peppering an established, structured routine with Misogi, a Japanese purification ritual aimed at spiritual and physical renewal through challenging activities as a means to rejuvenate and bring a fresh perspective to one's daily routine.

There are many different ways you can perform your own Misogi to help improve overall health, reconnect with yourself and nature, and promote emoti...

In this episode I have the opportunity to sit down with Sasha Royce, the founder and CEO of Smart Swimsuits. Sasha opens up about her journey from overcoming a traumatic childhood and various other hardships to becoming a successful and innovative ecopreneur.

Sasha shares her experiences with developing biodegradable plastics that ultimately lead to the creation of environmentally friendly swimsuits designed to protect skin from s...

While the flexibility of working from home can be a godsend, without the right setup it can feel more like a chore than a perk. That's because many of us simply don't have a home office environment conducive to a healthy and productive workday.

In this episode, I'll share some practical and actionable tips to help establish an ideal home office environment.

00:33 The Importance of a Healthy Home Office

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Welcome to the Manifest Your Greatness Podcast's first masterclass.

In this episode, we revisit revealing conversations I've had on previous episodes with Bill Murphy, Nicole Starbuck, Dr. Fred Moss, and Cassandra Ciarallo in the context of mindfulness and human connection. While these four guests lead very different lives, they all have profound insight on the topic of mindfulness and human connection.

Enjoy the oppo...

In this episode, esteemed guest Dr. Kimo Alameda discusses key challenges facing the local community of Hawai'i Island. Topics range from the island's housing crisis, renewable energy projects, to strengthening local businesses and the alarming rise of fentanyl-related deaths.

Dr. Kimo shares how a tragic bicycle accident at a young age set in motion cascading experiences that led him to becoming a counselor, psychologist,...

In this episode we explore the importance of tenacity and trajectory in our pursuit of life-transforming goals.

Tenacity in this context is about going after something persistently but also in a balanced and efficient way to maintain longevity and performance.

Trajectory in this sense refers to the path taken in achieving a goal which includes course correcting and adjusting as new information and experiences continue to refine a...

In this episode, Amberley Snyder, a competitive rodeo rider who defied all odds after a debilitating accident, shares her incredible comeback story.

Amberley was an extremely talented barrel racer who earned numerous awards and accolades during her young career. But in the blink of an eye, everything changed when she became paralyzed from the waist down due to a horrific accident.

Within days of starting physical therapy restricted...

If you're like me, then you've probably established some audacious goals for this new year. With the best intensions, you've set out on the path of progress towards these goals only to be thwarted by setbacks related to their imposing scale and associated complexities. You may be realizing you've potentially bit off more than you can chew. Or, you may be questioning if a particular goal you've set is really the ...

In this highly anticipated episode, I'm joined by Nathan Garrison, the co-founder of Sharkbanz, a company that produces devices to deter shark attacks without harming them or the environment.

Nathan shares the science behind Sharkbanz award winning technology, along with unequivocal evidence of its effectiveness as a shark deterrent. Nathan also explains the magnetic technology behind Sharkbanz, based on years of scientific re...