

You Can Too with James Brackin IV
James Brackin IV
Sharing inspiring stories from exceptional humans to explore into what they’ve overcome, are currently overcoming, and show you how you can too.
Previous guests include Seth Godin, Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry, Matt D'Avella, Noah Kagan, Gary Brecka, Evan Carmichael, Bruce Lipton, Case Kenny, Derek Sivers, Mark Sisson, Daniel Priestley, James Altucher and so many more.
Previous guests include Seth Godin, Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry, Matt D'Avella, Noah Kagan, Gary Brecka, Evan Carmichael, Bruce Lipton, Case Kenny, Derek Sivers, Mark Sisson, Daniel Priestley, James Altucher and so many more.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 8min
#310: Why You Care So Much (and How to Stop)
Why do you let other peoples opinions impact you so much?00:00 Introduction03:10 The Three Reasons Why We Care 07:39 How To Let Go of Others' OpinionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-can-too-with-james-brackin-iv/id1593897435Work with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10

Aug 21, 2025 • 56min
#309: Sah D'Simone ⎼ The Hidden Cost of Living in a Disconnected World
Sah D'Simone is a meditation teacher, spiritual guide, author and transformational speaker.Find Sah Here: https://www.instagram.com/sahdsimone/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/00:00 – What happens when grief forces you to confront your own mortality?05:26 – Can one meditation retreat change the entire trajectory of your life?12:16 – What do you find when you walk away from materialism toward meaning?19:17 – Is your understanding of trauma holding you back from healing?29:54 – Could your suffering be pointing you toward something deeper?32:20 – How can travel to sacred places unlock hidden parts of yourself?36:59 – Why are we more connected than ever—but lonelier than ever before?41:39 – What’s the missing piece in the search for real human connection?47:20 – What does it actually look like to live with purpose every day?55:38 – Has the wellness world become just another form of self-pressure?

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 19min
#308: Aaron Abke ⎼ Dead Sea Scrolls, Ego Illusions & the Real Message of Christ
Aaron Abke is a spiritual teacher and author.Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC867Q451mPjjD52peYqpF4AMy IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/00:00 — Why Are Aaron Abke’s Views on Christianity So Controversial?02:42 — Can New Age Spirituality and Christianity Actually Work Together?06:04 — How Has Christianity Evolved And What Have We Lost Along the Way?08:57 — Does Historical Context Change the Way We See the Bible?11:44 — Are Modern Church Traditions Distracting Us from the Truth?14:36 — What Is the Forgotten History of the Nazarene Church?17:27 — What Happens When We Rediscover the Original Teachings of Jesus?20:43 — How Did Aaron Abke’s Beliefs Change—And Where Is He Headed Now?26:06 — What Were the True Teachings of Jesus—And Why Were They Hidden?36:16 — How Does the Ego Keep You From Spiritual Awakening?54:44 — Is Control an Illusion—and Why Do We Cling to It?56:41 — What Does It Really Mean to Surrender to God’s Will?59:27 — What Is the Ego—And How Do You Stop It From Running Your Life?01:03:53 — What Is the “I Am” Principle—and Why Is It So Powerful?01:06:22 — What Triggers a Spiritual Awakening (And How Do You Know You're In One)?01:11:00 — Which Beliefs Are You Holding Onto That Are Secretly Keeping You Stuck?

Aug 7, 2025 • 9min
#307: How Your Mind Is Secretly Controlling Your Life (Without You Realizing It)
Your mind will work against you unless you learn this.1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/

Jul 31, 2025 • 6min
#306: The Real Reason You're Stuck (It's Not Laziness)
The Psychological reason why you hold back in life. 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/

Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
#305: Why Being Too Consistent Is Ruining Your Progress
This is why consistency isn't getting you the results you deserve.1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/

Jul 17, 2025 • 53min
#304: Dr. Aly Cohen ⎼ Is Your Environment Actually Making You Sicker?
Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified physician practicing in rheumatology and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She's the author of Detoxify.Find her here: https://alycohenmd.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/IG: https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/00:00 – The Hidden Dangers in Your Daily Environment00:15 – The 4 A’s That Could Change How You Think About Health03:05 – Feeling Overwhelmed? Start With These Simple Shifts06:02 – Why Autoimmune Diseases Are Exploding—and What’s Fueling It09:01 – Is Your Food and Water Making You Sick? Here's How to Tell12:19 – The Health Advice No One Talks About18:06 – A New Way to Think About Toxins20:39 – What Happens When You Blend Ancient Wisdom with Modern Medicine?25:49 – The Nutrients You’re Probably Missing (And Why It Matters)29:43 – Why Are So Many People Getting Sick Right Now?34:20 – How to Spot Health Misinformation Before It Hurts You37:39 – One Idea That Could Revolutionize Community Health43:22 – You’ve Been Taught Wrong: The Beliefs Blocking Your Healing49:53 – Small Swaps, Big Impact: How to Upgrade Your Health Today

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
#303: Cru Mahoney ⎼ What 2,500 Days of Discipline Taught Me About Success
Cru Mahoney is known for running everyday since June 13, 2018. Cru's IG: https://www.instagram.com/crumahoney/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/IG: https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/00:00 – What happens to your life when you stop living for social media?02:35 – How can you build real freedom through discipline?05:51 – Why did short-form content stop feeling fulfilling?08:40 – What’s the one thing more important than strategy in content creation?11:43 – Can discipline actually make your life easier, not harder?14:52 – How do your daily choices shape your entire identity?17:35 – Why is anticipation often more powerful than the outcome itself?20:53 – What can you learn from the people who did it the wrong way?23:37 – Is success really about what you do, or who you become?26:32 – Are you chasing results that won’t fulfill you in the end?29:47 – What do early business failures secretly teach you?33:08 – What does the path of entrepreneurship really look like behind the scenes?35:55 – Why is failure the best mentor you’ll ever have?37:34 – What drives someone to live such an extreme lifestyle?42:24 – How does living sober sharpen your creativity and focus?46:57 – Why does your environment matter more than you think?52:23 – How can the right coach change everything for you?01:00:54 – What happens when you let go of being consistent and perfect?

Jul 3, 2025 • 47min
#302: Jim Murphy ⎼ Can Your Life Actually Change Overnight?
Jim Murphy is an former pro baseball player, Performance Coach to the best athletes and leaders in the world and NY Times #1 best-selling author.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/https://www.instagram.com/youcantoopodcast/00:00 — What If Everything You Believe About Success Is Wrong?00:13 — Is Self-Centeredness Quietly Destroying Your Potential?02:51 — What Does It Really Mean to Live with Inner Excellence?06:23 — Can Travel Actually Change Who You Are at Your Core?08:27 — Why Do the Happiest People Still Struggle Inside?10:48 — Who Are You Without Your Identity or Achievements?12:59 — Can Serving Others Help You Find Yourself?14:01 — What Does Writing Teach You About Who You Really Are?15:19 — How Do You Build Confidence Without Feeding Your Ego?18:26 — What Happens When External Validation Disappears?22:29 — How Do You Create Certainty in a World Full of Chaos?23:30 — What’s the Secret to Being Fully Present in the Moment?27:06 — Is Courage the Most Underrated Superpower?28:27 — What Do the World’s Best Coaches Know That You Don’t?30:54 — What Happens When You Face Yourself in the Middle of Nowhere?35:26 — Can Changing Your Language Change Your Life?38:04 — Why Is Success Often the Enemy of Self-Awareness?42:37 — What Life Lessons Can You Only Learn the Hard Way?44:10 — What Changes When You Finally Let Go of Being Right?45:31 — Are Your Limiting Beliefs Quietly Running Your Life?

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
#301: Michael Chernow ⎼ How To Finally Commit To Creating Your Best Life
Michael Chernow is a 2x Restaurant Owner, Founder of Kreatures of Habit, Professional Athlete, and Podcaster.More on him: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/1:1 Coaching with me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1000:00 – Who is Michael Chernow?03:20 – Can breath work truly change your life?08:12 – How do you juggle multiple careers?12:47 – Is fear and failure are the keys to your growth?17:41 – Why is commitment more powerful than motivation?22:45 – What do near-death experiences teach us about living fully?27:32 – How do family and faith shape who we become?32:38 – Can shifting your perspective really change your entire life?34:29 – How do daily habits help you build real self-love?36:22 – What do the most successful people do every morning?43:21 – Why did he create 'Creatures of Habit' — and what’s it really about?45:09 – How did oatmeal become a metaphor for success?51:14 – What happens when you stop trusting — and start healing?