100. The 100th Episode! Lessons, Highlights, and Insights with Stephan Spencer

[02:15] - Looking back to the first episode, what was Stephan thinking in creating this podcast?

[04:35] - Stephan reveals what his purpose on earth is, which is ultimately to touch millions of lives. He also discusses what his ideal legacy would look like.

[05:33] - One of the biggest changes that has happened in Stephan’s life since starting this show is his study of Kabbalah.

[07:07] - Orion has seen Stephan grow and evolve over the four and a half years they’ve been together, she explains. Stephan then talks about some episodes that have influenced him in terms of spirituality or self-development.

[08:56] - Stephan takes a moment to plug Orion’s podcast, Stellar Life.

[09:51] - How does Stephan think that sexuality and spirituality tie together? After he answers, he and Orion discuss sexual blueprints.

[12:33] - Stephan brings up Gary Chapman’s concept of five love languages, and he and Orion describe how these languages function within their relationship.

[15:13] - We hear about some ideas that Stephan got about relationships from past guests on the Optimized Geek, and how he’s implementing these.

[18:50] - Orion talks about a simple method of appreciation that can improve any relationship, because focusing on the good brings more positivity.

[20:10] - Is there anything else about relationships that Stephan learned from his show and wants to share with the audience?

[23:20] - Stephan explains that he has recently started going back to the gym and has hired a personal trainer, partly due to the impact of some of his guests.

[25:47] - What is biohacking? Stephan and Orion talk about the definition, then discuss Dave Asprey.

[27:44] - Stephan and Orion talk about stem cells, what they are, and why we should bank them for potential future use.

[31:11] - We move onto the topic of brain hacking, starting out with mindset and morning rituals.

[35:30] - Stephan talks about how he manages his time, and he and Orion then discuss recommendations for how to use time powerfully and effectively.

[40:03] - Having just explained why most of us shouldn’t feel pressured to accomplish as much in a day as a celebrity, Orion asks Stephan about delegating.

[43:00] - What does Stephan think are the most powerful traits of the most successful people in the world?

[45:22] - Stephan offers tips on how to recognize that someone is lying.

[48:12] - Orion digs deeper into a story that Stephan has just been sharing about how he overcame two of his major fears.

[51:13] - Stephan and Orion are seminar junkies, Orion points out, and explains that this is why they know so much about these various topics.

[53:46] - What are Stephan’s three top tips for optimizing your inner geek? 1. Establish new habits that will set you up for success. 2. Question your thoughts, because a lot of time they aren’t true. 3. Knowledge is power, so always be learning and optimizing and upleveling in every aspect of your life.