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James Whittaker
Ready to Win the Day®?
Hosted by 3x bestselling author, James Whittaker, the Win the Day podcast was created to reveal how the world’s best performers Win the Day … and how YOU can, too.
Featuring exclusive interviews with:
• Billion-dollar founders
• #1 NY Times bestselling authors
• Medical experts
• World champion athletes
• Special forces operators
• And more...
Hit 'subscribe' and let's #WinTheDay 🚀
Hosted by 3x bestselling author, James Whittaker, the Win the Day podcast was created to reveal how the world’s best performers Win the Day … and how YOU can, too.
Featuring exclusive interviews with:
• Billion-dollar founders
• #1 NY Times bestselling authors
• Medical experts
• World champion athletes
• Special forces operators
• And more...
Hit 'subscribe' and let's #WinTheDay 🚀
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Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
176. Your Path to Health, Healing, and Happiness with Dr. David Rabin 💗 (neuroscientist; psychiatrist; founder, Apollo Neuro)
“If you are not your own doctor, you are a fool.” — Hippocrates
Dr. David Rabin has built a career out of curing the incurable – and now he’s on a mission to revolutionize health and medicine.
I sat down with Dr. Dave to learn more about his work as a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur, and to discover just how much power we have to heal ourselves from injury and illness.
For some background, Dr. Dave is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur. His company Apollo Neuroscience has developed the first wearable scientifically-verified technology that actively improves energy, focus, and relaxation.
Dr. Dave has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders, as well as chronic stress.
He is also the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines.
If you’re ready to kickstart your own health, healing, and happiness, this one’s for you 💪
In this episode:
The impact of chronic stress in how we live today
What role you should play in your own health journey
Why safety is the root of all healing
The #1 skill you should be teaching your children; and
How to kickstart your own health, healing, and happiness.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dave Rabin!
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🎬 4K video version: https://youtu.be/9VOyas7SJl8
📖 Blog version: https://jameswhitt.com/health-healing-happiness-dr-david-rabin
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⚡ Dr. David Rabin website
⚡ Apollo Neuro website
📝 Dr. David Rabin LinkedIn
📷 Dr. David Rabin Instagram
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Timemarkers:
0:25 Who is Dr. David Rabin?
1:48 Interview starts
4:20 Growing up in a culture of questioning everything
6:31 How to raise independent children who can think for themselves
9:35 Never judge your emotions (and why kids need to learn how to breathe)
13:12 The problem with growing up Jewish in America
16:55 How to manage the transition from childhood to adulthood (and the gift of gratitude)
20:57 How your thoughts create your reality
26:02 How to stop passing trauma to your children
30:40 Safety is at the root of healing – and how to heal anyone
33:30 Should pharmaceutical companies be allowed to advertise
35:51 Placebo vs Nocebo
38:34 How much of our brain do we use – and how to live to your potential
41:30 How to help someone change their mindset
45:37 How to heal from painful memories
48:50 What you need to know and understand to overcome anxiety
52:09 Apollo Neuro wearable
1:00:04 What are the most important parenting skills
1:04:30 Affirmation
1:07:03 Rocket Round
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PS — In case you missed it: Enjoy the Climb with Jenn Drummond (record-breaking mountaineer): Ep 174

Feb 28, 2024 • 11min
175. How to Crush Your Neverending To-Do List 🏎️
“I have two kinds of problems, the urgent and the important. The urgent are not important, and the important are never urgent.”— Dwight D. Eisenhower
In this minisode, we're going to tackle one of the great mysteries of success: how you raise the urgency of what you know needs to be done but that you're naturally resistant to doing.
Onward and upward always,
James
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PS — In case you missed it: Enjoy the Climb with Jenn Drummond (record-breaking mountaineer): Ep 174

Feb 20, 2024 • 36min
174. Enjoy the Climb with Jenn Drummond (record-breaking mountaineer) 🏔️
“You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss
In 2018, a horrific car accident brought Jenn Drummond just inches from death...
The authorities and experts couldn’t figure out how she had managed to survive against such impossible odds. But for Jenn, it was an important realization that while we cannot control when we leave this life, we can choose how we live it.
Since then, Jenn has become the first woman to climb the World's Seven Second Summits – the second tallest mountains on every continent. That includes K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, widely considered the toughest and most dangerous mountain to climb.
In this episode:
The fateful night that changed Jenn’s life forever
How to stay positive when it feels like everything is against you
The most interesting moments from her mountaineering adventures; and
How to reach the summit of your greatest challenge.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Jenn Drummond!
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🎬 4K video version: https://youtu.be/IpZWhaUXd2g
📖 Blog version: https://jameswhitt.com/enjoy-the-climb-jenn-drummond
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Show links:
🎯 Take the Win the Day Quiz and get your FREE personalized action plan
⚡ Jenn Drummond website
📝 Jenn Drummond Facebook
📷 Jenn Drummond Instagram
📚 ‘Breakproof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals’ by Jenn Drummond
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Timemarkers:
0:31 Who is Jenn Drummond
2:02 Interview starts
3:03 What life was like for Jenn Drummond before her accident
5:23 What happened to Jenn Drummond (car accident)
8:53 What car was Jenn Drummond driving
9:44 Mindset change after the accident
12:25 Learn how to slow down and be present
15:10 Becoming the first woman to climb the world’s seven second summits
18:54 Put people over peaks in whatever you do
21:59 What it’s like at to reach the summit of K2
23:15 Climbing the world’s deadliest mountains
27:48 When confidence can kill you
28:44 Climbing over dead bodies on Mt Everest
29:59 “BreakProof” by Jenn Drummond
31:00 Big goals require big teams
33:17 Rocket Round
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Onward and upward always...
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PS — In case you missed it: Dare to Dream with Marianne Williamson (2024 US Presidential candidate and 4x #1 NY Times bestselling author): Ep 170

Feb 14, 2024 • 16min
173. Add These 3 Things to Your Daily Routine ⚡️
“The First Law of Holes: When you're in one, stop digging.” ― Denis Healey
In this minisode, I'll walk you through the 3 most important things you need to add to your daily routine so you can create more momentum and opportunity in your life.
If there's a question you'd like me to answer on an upcoming episode, post it in the Win the Day Facebook group.
Onward and upward always,
James
PS - Take the Win the Day Quiz and download your FREE personalized action plan:
👉 http://WinTheDayQuiz.com
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Feb 6, 2024 • 49min
172. Ageless Living with David Stewart (founder, AGEIST) 🦸🏻
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” – John Lennon
What if you could become more superhuman the older you got? After all, it’s function – not age – that makes the biggest difference to how you feel.
Joining us today is David Stewart, the founder and face of AGEIST, a media company dedicated to championing the vitality, influence, and contributions of the modern 50-plus demographic.
As a leading authority in this field, Dave has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Times, and Forbes magazine. He also consults for a wide range of Fortune 500 brands and businesses.
Outside of this work, he is an award-winning photographer and creative director, whose portfolio includes multiple magazine covers and global advertising campaigns.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about:
How to extract the most joy and fulfillment from the later stages of life
The biggest mistakes people make when they turn 50
Why retiring is the fastest way to die; and
The mindset you need to cultivate to stay strong, healthy, and happy.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with David Stewart!
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🎬 4K video version: https://youtu.be/OdJStZ5wAJE
📖 Blog version: https://jameswhitt.com/ageless-living-david-stewart
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🎯 Take the Win the Day Quiz and get your FREE personalized action plan
⏳ AGEIST website
📷 AGEIST Instagram
⚡ David Stewart website
📷 David Stewart Instagram
🎤 TEDx Talk ’Redesigning Age’ by David Stewart
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Timemarkers:
0:32 Who is David Stewart
1:42 Interview starts
3:25 The poverty of imagination (mentors and martial arts)
6:15 How to know if you should get married
7:34 Being an entrepreneur vs an employee
10:58 Functional age vs biological age
12:40 How to launch a business at 56 years old
16:02 How David Stewart made AGEIST a success
18:22 Know your values in business
20:12 “Age is the aggressive pursuit of comfort.” – Gary Brecka
23:14 David Stewart’s daily routine
24:11 Win the Day action plan
25:19 5 steps to your super age
27:28 The biggest mistakes people make when they turn 50
29:57 Why people get divorced later in life
31:19 Why retirement can kill you
33:01 The problem with old politicians
37:18 How young people can better support their parents and grandparents
40:13 How to find meaning and purpose if you’re in a rut
41:50 How to create a vision for your own death
43:05 Rocket Round
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Onward and upward always...
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PS — In case you missed it: Share Your Story with Matt Abrahams (Stanford Professor; communication expert): Ep 164

Jan 31, 2024 • 15min
171. Find Your Angel (A Tribute to Dr. Mark Goulston) 😇
"Be kind. Be curious. Get shit done." — Dr. Mark Goulston
Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday!
Recently, my dear friend and mentor Dr. Mark Goulston passed away. He appeared on the podcast twice and clips from those episodes amassed 1M+ views.
Much of Dr. Mark's life was driven by the quote, "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free," from Michelangelo in reference to sculpting his masterpiece David.
Dr. Mark spent his career finding the angel in people, especially when they didn't see it in themselves, and setting them free.
This minisode includes 5 of the best lessons from Dr. Mark Goulston...
Onward and upward always,
James
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Show links:
🧠 Win Your Mental Health with Dr. Mark Goulston: Ep 109
🎞️ I’m Dying to Tell You with Dr. Mark Goulston: Ep 162
📖 Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone by Dr. Mark Goulston
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PS — In case you missed it: Dare to Dream with Marianne Williamson (2024 US Presidential candidate and 4x #1 NY Times bestselling author): Ep 170

Jan 24, 2024 • 44min
170. Dare to Dream with Marianne Williamson (2024 US Presidential candidate and 4x #1 NY Times bestselling author) 🇺🇸
“Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou
Today, we’re sitting down with one of the great spiritual leaders of all time, Marianne Williamson, who is also running for President of the United States in 2024.
Marianne is the author of 15 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, and she has been the catalyst for some of today’s great change-makers to transform the world.
Throughout her career, Marianne has worked on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. She is the founder of Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that has delivered more than 16 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989.
Becoming President of the United States is about as lofty as a goal gets, but she’s spent her 30+ year career preparing for this moment.
The pillars of her Presidential campaign are:
The restoration of America’s middle class, including universal healthcare, tuition free college and tech school, and a guaranteed living wage;
The establishment of a Department of Peace and the Department of Children and Youth;
The declaration of a Climate Emergency to mass mobilize for the development of a green energy grid; and
Ending America’s Drug War.
Marianne believes the transformation of American society requires that we address the root causes of the problems, rather than just their symptoms – a focus that every country in the world should get behind.
She’s running for the Democratic nomination. If elected, Marianne will be the first female, the first mother, and the first grandmother to be President of the United States.
In this episode:
The biggest problems facing the world today – and how to solve them;
How to disrupt the educational system to properly empower the next generation;
The dirty world of politics and her plan to give it a complete overhaul; and
What you can do to step into your power and transform the world.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Marianne Williamson!
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🎬 4K video version: https://youtu.be/D2byK46Sn4w
📖 Blog version: https://youtu.be/D2byK46Sn4w
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Show links:
🇺🇸 Support Marianne Williamson for President
📝 Marianne Williamson Facebook
📷 Marianne Williamson Instagram
🌎 Marianne Williamson Twitter
📚 ‘A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"’ by Marianne Williamson
🎤 TEDx Talk ‘The New American Story’ by Marianne Williamson
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Timemarkers:
0:27 Who is Marianne Williamson
2:39 Interview starts
3:58 Why some people succeed and others fail
5:35 What are the biggest issues facing the US and the world today
7:31 How to deliver unity and kindness when the media profits from negativity and division
10:28 The fundamental pillars of the Democratic Party
12:46 Freedom of speech on social media
19:52 How to balance handouts with individual empowerment
21:26 How to change the educational system
24:51 How to restore the middle class
27:42 How to bring peace to Ukraine and the Middle East
33:08 How to eradicate poverty throughout the world
34:45 Military industrial complex
35:34 Grading the performance of Joe Biden and Donald Trump
36:01 Marianne Williamson’s morning routine
39:08 Affirmation
39:30 Rocket Round
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PS — In case you missed it: 11 Tips to Win the Day (Highlights from the Year so Far): Ep 166

Jan 17, 2024 • 10min
169. How to Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet 🎨
“Champions don't show up to get everything they want; they show up to give everything they have.” — Alexander den Heijer
Welcome to the first brand new episode of 2024!
I hope you're feeling rested, recharged, and ready to give this year everything you’ve got.
In this minisode, I'll walk you through the WIN Method so you can use it to make 2024 your best year yet...
Onward and upward always,
James
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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 11min
168. Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Rich Diviney (Navy SEAL Commander) | From the Vault 🔱
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." — Marianne Williamson
Welcome to our first episode of 2024!
This is the second and final 'from the vault' episode we've been publishing during the holiday season — and there's no better one to set the tone for who need to become to achieve the lofty goals you have.
In a career spanning more than 20 years, Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney completed more than a dozen overseas deployments and was intimately involved with the selection process for the most elite special forces unit.
Since retiring from the Navy, Rich has taught leadership and optimal performance to business, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, the San Francisco 49ers, Zoom, and Deloitte.
His book, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, is an epic read about the attributes we need to unlock and the skills we need to develop.
In this episode:
The keys to optimal performance in all areas of life
How Rich made it through one of the most grueling selection processes on the planet
The most important lessons from his 20-year Navy SEAL career, and
How you can harness the right attributes for massive success in 2024 and beyond.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Rich Diviney!
Onward and upward always,
James
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PS — In case you missed it: Share Your Story with Matt Abrahams (Stanford Professor; communication expert): Ep 164

Dec 19, 2023 • 57min
167. Upgrade Your Relationship with John Gray (#1 NY Times bestselling author of ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’ series) | From the Vault 💌
"The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love." — Henry Miller
Welcome to our final episode of 2023!
If you want the most impactful and memorable moments from the podcast throughout the year, check out Episode 166.
This is the first of two 'from the vault' episodes we'll be publishing during the holiday season; the second will be out on 9th January. In fact, there's no better episode from the vault than the one we're bringing you today with John Gray.
John is the author of mega-bestseller, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which catapulted him to being recognized as the leading relationship expert in the world. It also spawned a book series that has sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages in 150 different countries.
Our episode quickly became the most popular episode ever recorded of the Win the Day podcast. The full-length video version has more than 90K views on YouTube and is still growing fast.
John says some often uncomfortable things, but they’re so important to not only understand ourselves but the people we’ve committed our lives to.
There’s no better episode to bring from the vault than this one.
In this episode:
Proven tips to immediately strengthen your relationship
The biggest mistakes people make in the home
Secrets of a happy marriage;
How to achieve your highest level of fulfillment.
And so much more!
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. John Gray!
Onward and upward always,
James
PS - The Win the Day Accelerator is now available! In addition to getting lifetime access to one of the most transformational courses ever created, you'll be invited to live and interactive coaching sessions with me.
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