The Primed Mind Podcast

After leaving the military, Steven quickly climbed the corporate ladder, building a solid business reputation across Europe… He even wrote a bestselling book about his experience at war. But even with all of that external success, he still felt lost. After reaching a breaking point, Steven spent eight months at a monastery, rediscovered his identity, and created his purpose and meaning from the inside out. He now consults with some of the biggest brands in the world on company culture and growth strategy. In this episode, Steven Eugene Kuhn reflects on his humble, small-town, beginning to working with huge brands, celebrities, and royalty, and all the challenges he faced in-between. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

After becoming a mom, two-time NPC Bodybuilding Champion Charlene started a business and spent less time at the gym—too busy for love or friendship. But when the stay-at-home order forced her to reconsider, she realized she had been depriving herself of human connection. Seeing opportunity in the global crisis, Charlene created Social Gym Club, an innovative platform for fitness-focused people to interact and build connection. Check out this episode for Charlene’s story, plus tips and advice for getting started on the entrepreneur journey. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Tom Wang flunked out of three colleges because of poor grades. His friends thought he was a loser. His family thought he would fail. But Tom conquered the doubt and created his success on his own terms… After finally finishing his degree, he made it his goal to earn $100,000 in the first year—and he crushed it. Then, he discovered Amazon and built his first thriving business, which he exited in 2021, and now he coaches other FBA business owners. What did it take for this entrepreneur to go from a zero to one of the top salesmen in his industry to successful businessman? Listen to this episode to hear Tom’s journey. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Could the poison from an Amazonian frog improve mental performance? With its centuries-long history of use in Peru and Brazil as a tool for hunting and healing, the ceremonial use of Kambo shows promise for mental, emotional, and physical health… But the scientific jury is still out on whether or not the effects are real and measurable. However, Jonathan Gold of Planet Kambo has experienced it himself, and he’s a firm believer. In fact, he’s made it his mission to share Kambo with the world. Inside this episode, Jonathan shares how the practice has helped him and his clients gain a performance edge. Click play to catch the story. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Eric Malzone dreamed of a life beyond the corporate sales grind… So, when his friend asked if he wanted to open a gym together, he jumped on the opportunity. Over the next decade, Eric grew successful brick-and-mortar businesses, cultivated his network, and followed through with his vision. He’s built an empire for himself, and now he teaches others in his industry how to do the same. What does it take to become an entrepreneur and leave the nine-to-five behind? In this episode, Eric shares what he learned from taking the big plunge, tackling failures, and pushing through challenges along the way. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Unlock your greatness on demand with the Primer Mind app.  What's it like to create something most people think is impossible?  Inspired by the $430,000 auction of the first AI artwork ever created, Ben Kovalis and his friend set out to turn this science fiction into reality—and make it affordable for everyone. Their company, Art AI Gallery, features one-of-a-kind artworks generated entirely by computer algorithms. Even more incredible, it teaches itself to create more and more mesmerizing pieces over time! What started as a clever idea has grown past anyone’s wildest expectations, captivating artists and art lovers around the world. Catch the incredible story (and learn how it works) inside this episode. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Imagine for a moment—if you could access vast resources, what might you be able to accomplish? How quickly might your ideas become reality… if only you had the money? The good news is there’s funding available, waiting to be invested. But how can you tap into it? In this episode, co-founder of Breather and Practice, and bestselling author, Julien Smith talks about how he unlocked the universe of venture funding and stayed ahead of the game as CEO of a fast-growing company. Plus, he shares tips for business owners seeking outside investment for the first time. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode  

Devin Alvarez’s road to success wasn’t a straight shot. Disillusioned with military duty and deep into alcohol, he struggled to find meaning in life… In this episode, Devin Alvarez, CEO of Straight Hemp, shares how he transformed PTSD and anxiety into his greatest mission: helping others with plant-based products. Listen to Devin’s story and get inspired. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Meet Ben Knegendorf, the unlikely businessman. As a full-time forklift operator in a Walmart distribution center, he dared to dream of a different life. A life free from the timeclock. A life where he could choose how to invest his energy and money. A life without limits and on his own terms. When he sold his side hustle for a year’s salary at the warehouse, he realized he could kiss the old job goodbye. Listen to this episode to learn how Ben unlocked his freedom from the nine-to-five through curiosity, gumption, and determination. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

From calming your mind to healing your body to making you live longer… Can the breath really do all that? Science says the benefits are real! Bestselling author James Nestor traveled all over the world, collecting stories and working with researchers, to create his book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. In this episode, he shares the transformative journey this writing project took him on, the incredible successes he encountered, and how you can start using your breath to supercharge your mind and body. Click play to learn more! Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode