

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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Sep 18, 2025 • 46min
#313: Harvard Psychologist: You've Been Lied To About Your Anxiety
David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety. Find him here: https://dhrosmarin.com/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/00:00 – What actually is anxiety, and why does it matter how we define it?00:22 – Have we turned everyday worries into a medical problem?03:26 – How do you know if your anxiety is normal… or clinical?06:21 – Is social media secretly rewiring our identity and fueling anxiety?09:28 – Why is anxiety not just a disorder, but part of being human?12:28 – What are the three hidden layers of anxiety no one talks about?15:24 – Why do so many treatments for anxiety completely miss the point?18:18 – Can anxiety actually be good for you — if you balance it right?23:50 – What are the first signs of anxiety most people overlook?25:45 – How does anxiety quietly shape your day-to-day life?27:16 – Why are anxiety rates skyrocketing like never before?29:33 – What’s the four-step framework that can help you manage anxiety?36:27 – Why is sharing your struggles the most powerful thing you can do?38:44 – Is anxiety written in your genes, or shaped by your environment?43:22 – How can letting go of control free you from anxiety?

Sep 11, 2025 • 8min
#312: Why You Feel Lost (And How to Find Direction)
Why do you feel so stuck in life?00:00 Intro02:05 Why You Feel So Stuck In Life05:02 The Answer You've Been AvoidingInstagram: 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

Sep 4, 2025 • 8min
#311: Why You Never Feel “Good Enough” (And How To Break Free)
Why do you never feel like you're enough no matter what you do?00:00 Intro02:11 The 3 Reasons Why 06:43 What To Do About ItInstagram: 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 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