In this episode of Intentional Wisdom, the tables are turned and Greg’s friend, Rich Howe, interviews him on the topic of How to Launch a Podcast. This episode should be helpful for anyone considering creating their own podcast. It covers a ton of ground including: (03:01) – Rich’s newsletter business and why he’s launching a podcast(07:08) – Why podcasts aren’t necessarily a “top of funnel” tactic(09:31) – Why the riches are in the niches(12:30) – The most rewarding parts of starting a podcast(18:27) – Deciding on a microphone, webcam and lighting (26:46) – The best recording software(29:31) – The best editing software(32:46) – How to distribute your podcast(34:55) – Creating thumbnails for YouTube(38:21) – Episode cadence and how to source guests(46:48) – How to create social media clips & where to post them(51:51) – Is Zoom an option for recording?(55:25) – The magical power of Descript’s Studio Sound function Be sure to subscribe to Greg’s newsletter, Intentional Wisdom, to receive the full summary and recap of this episode complete with Greg’s favorite resources on the topic: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

In this episode of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast, Greg Campion engages in a deep conversation with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author and journalist known for his books '4,000 Weeks' and 'Meditations for Mortals.' They discuss critical life philosophies including the concept of living intentionally, scruffy hospitality, and handling the modern world's overwhelming flow of information. This episode delves into the significance of balancing productivity with enjoyment, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and the importance of accepting life's inherent uncertainties. Episode segments: (02:46) - Why Oliver wrote his new book, Meditations for Mortals (04:36) - The Concept of Imperfectionism (06:56) - Greg’s experience as a “guinea pig” for the new book (18:31) - Why life is more like a Kayak than a Super Yacht (24:38) - Perfectionist Fantasy and Daily Life (34:10) - The Case for 'Daily-ish' (37:31) - Balancing Health and Enjoyment (39:01) - The Problem with Perfectionism (44:31) - People Pleasing and Authenticity (51:35) - Scruffy Hospitality (55:16) - Navigating the Attention Economy (01:03:21) - Applying Insights to Life (01:08:37) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Related links: - Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Mortals-Embrace-Limitations-Counts/dp/0374611998 - Oliver’s Twitter/X account: https://x.com/oliverburkeman - Greg’s newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Michael Karnjanaprakorn, founder of startups Skillshare and Otis, is on a transformative sabbatical focused on health and longevity. He dives into tracking vital health metrics like cholesterol and VO2 max. The conversation covers Zone 2 training, the challenges of getting kids to eat healthy, and the shift towards a plant-based diet. Michael shares his ambitious goal to feel biologically younger and emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and fitness strategies, all while navigating the complexities of midlife wellness.

Andy Speer is a well-known Peloton strength and running instructor. In this conversation, Greg and Andy cover: Andy’s personal story, including his struggles to overcome a lack of self-confidence How he found his way to Peloton and some of his most memorable moments The importance of strength training after age 40 Ways to keep your body strong and injury-free in middle age And much more… Full timestamps: (06:36) – Andy’s motivation for sharing more of his personal story (11:52) – Early days and the role of gymnastics in shaping Andy’s body & identity (17:23) – Grappling with a lack of self-confidence and maturing mentally (40:37) – How Andy found his way to Peloton (with some help from Rebecca Kennedy) (47:38) – Andy’s most memorable moments from the last six years at Peloton (52:55) – The importance of strength training (especially after 40) (59:35) – How to be smart about building strength while staying injury-free (01:08:58) – Andy weighs in on Greg’s weekly fitness routine (01:17:31) – The new Peloton Strength+ app (launching in beta) (01:20:17) – Should women worry about getting “too big” from lifting? (01:27:52) – The power of 10 minutes of stretching and mobility (01:31:57) – One thing Andy has figured out in life Be sure to follow Andy on Instagram to read all about his #SpeEra’s: https://www.instagram.com/andyspeer/ The weekly workout Greg mentioned in the episode (along with the plan he’s followed this year to improve body composition) can be found here: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/body-fat-and-vo2-max-half-year-update Make sure to follow Greg on: Twitter/X - ⁠@gregorycampion ⁠ Subscribe to his newsletter: ⁠https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Jon Sherman is a renowned golf instructor, an author of several books, a coach to PGA tour professionals and a prolific teacher. In this conversation, Greg and Jon discuss practical, tangible ways to actually get better at golf. The bulk of the conversation is based on Jon's incredible book: The Four Foundations of Golf. Episode segments: (04:43) - How to actually ENJOY your rounds of golf (regardless of score) (15:43) - Why failing to embrace your driver is a huge mistake (23:59) - Why aim is so important off the tee (and how to get it right) (32:25) - Why you should almost always take more club on your approach shots (43:59) - How to get an accurate measurement of your distances (46:39) - Thoughts on game-tracking systems (Arccos, ShotScope, 18 Birdies) (48:00) - A simple explanation of strokes gained (50:19) - The main focus when hitting wedges (52:53) - When things go wrong... when to play for bogey (59:24) - Grabbing the low-hanging fruit on the greens (hint: less 3 putts) (01:09:24) - How to get the most out of your practice sessions (01:18:49) - Impact training and foot odor spray? Follow Jon! Twitter/X: @practicalgolf Instagram: practical.golf Website: https://practical-golf.com/ Buy his books! Four Foundations of Golf: amzn.to/4afNDr9 Foundations of Winning Golf: amzn.to/4agJkvN Make sure to follow Greg on: Twitter/X - @gregorycampion Subscribe to his newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Phyllis Fagell wears many hats, including - licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, author and journalist. She is the author of two books:Middle School Matters – The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – And how parents can help (2019) Middle School Superpowers – Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times (2023) In this conversation, Greg and Phyllis go deep on all the big issues that parents of middle schoolers stress about out: technology, puberty, relationships, and more. Check out the timestamps below: (6:31) – Managing the academic transition to middle school (10:52) – How to think about grades (14:44) – Managing procrastination (18:12) – When the teacher “doesn’t like” your kid (21:47) – Teaching kids to self-advocate (25:32) – The importance of keeping the conflict down at home (26:44) – Helping kids manage puberty and “the talk” (33:16) – Telling your kids about your own failures (34:55) – The pain of social relationships gone wrong (39:13) – How friend circles can and do change (43:10) – Helping kids develop empathy (44:56) – Technology and when to get a phone (maybe never?) (54:14) – Strategies for protecting kids’ mental health Make sure to follow Phyllis on:Twitter/X - @PfagellInstagram - @pfagell https://phyllisfagell.com/ Make sure to follow Greg on: Twitter/X - @gregorycampion Subscribe to his newsletter: gregcampion.substack.com Resources mentioned in the episode: Amaze.org – ways to talk to your kids about pubertyThis is So Awkward – Modern Puberty Explained (Natterson, Bennett)Boys & Sex, Girls & Sex (Ornstein)Growing up in Public (Heitner)Social Media Wellness (Homayoun)Cyberbullying.orgStress Busters Workbook (Hurley)The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Damour)The Confidence Code for Girls (Kay, Shipman, Riley)How to Talk to Kids About Anything (Silverman)The Self-Driven Child (Stixrud, Johnson)The Addiction Innoculation (Lahey)  

Atomic Habits by James Clear is one of the most impactful books Greg has read in the last five years. But there's a problem. Most people who read self-improvement books retain little and put into practice even less. In this new "Explained" series, Greg dives deep into the best self-help books on the planet and helps to explain their key conclusions in terms you can not only understand but also implement in your own life. Make sure to subscribe to the Intentional Wisdom newsletter for a breakdown on this episode (and Greg's favorite quotes from the book): https://gregcampion.substack.com Episode Segments: (0:00) - Intro (01:28) - James Clear's backstory (07:31) - The story of British cycling and tiny improvements (13:12) - Forget about goals? (15:56) - 3 layers of behavior change: Outcomes, Process, Identity (20:28) - How I've 5x'd my own productivity with scheduling (23:13) - Why do we form habits? And are routines boring? (25:17) - 4 steps to a habit: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward (28:28) - Law 1 - Make it Obvious (30:42) - The power of time and location (33:31) - Habit-stacking and the Diderot Effect (36:02) - The massive impact of environment on our habits (40:13) - Why you can't rely on self-control (41:06) - Law 2 - Make it Attractive (45:27) - How our social environments shape us (53:33) - Law 3 - Make it Easy (and the idea of Motion vs. Action) (55:28) - The power of getting in reps (57:30) - Laziness, on-ramps and the two-minute rule (01:02:46) - Losing bad habits with commitment devices (01:06:39) - Law 4 - Make it Satisfying (01:09:18) - How to make habits IMMEDIATELY satisfying (01:12:52) - Habit-tracking, streaks & accountability partners (01:20:35) - The role your genes play in habit formation (01:24:59) - Improving habits with "the Goldilocks rule" (01:28:39) - Why identity needs to be pliable (01:30:23) - A nearly perfect Conclusion chapter? (01:34:52) - Wrap-up

Dr. Paddy Barrett, a Dublin-based cardiologist and thought leader on heart health, joins the podcast. They discuss topics such as understanding heart attacks, cholesterol metrics, and risk factors. They also touch on managing long-term health risks and the worth of the stress echo test in detecting coronary artery disease. The importance of assessing risk factors and health measurements is emphasized, along with the downside of certain tests.

Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, discusses topics like defining metabolic health, measuring visceral fat, stabilizing blood sugar, CGM brands, developing meal plans, optimal protein intake, cow's vs. oat vs. almond milk, and the importance of supplements like omega-3, copper, magnesium, and vitamin D.

Host of Intentional Wisdom, Greg Campion, has just completed 365 days of not drinking. In this solo episode (a first!!), he tells you all about the up's and down's of his experience and provides tips for you if you're on a similar journey. Episode segments: (02:19) – Why Greg decided to quit drinking (09:57) – Why communicating your decision is an important step (11:57) – When your friends and family start making it EASIER to avoid alcohol (13:26) – Why Greg’s experience is NOT the same as someone who has struggled with addiction (17:00) – Weighing the costs and benefits of alcohol (20:25) – Non-alcoholic beverages & the placebo effect (23:30) – The growing social acceptance of N/A beverages (27:21) – No alcohol = better sleep (29:47) – No alcohol = better, more frequent workouts (33:02) – But don’t you want to “enjoy your life?” (37:40) – Done drinking forever? Here's the link to the Tim Ferriss / Rich Roll interview covering addiction that Greg mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54pVG0nhOUSLNe6k7azrmE?si=6VQzBSDjSqeWrPAQLvFpRw A word from our sponsor (and Greg): This episode is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Company. My listeners and newsletter readers know I love Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic brews. I love the quality and the variety. And I love that you can have them delivered straight to your door from AthleticBrewing.com But did you know that Athletic is also a Certified B Corp donating up to $2 million annually to protect and restore outdoor spaces around the globe through their Two for the Trails program? Personally, I love that this is a company that gives back to the community. It’s a real reflection of the culture they’ve built there. And supporting hiking trails and maintaining outdoor spaces is a very cool cause that I feel great about supporting when I drink Athletic. Try Athletic Brewing Non-alcoholic Brews for yourself! Use code WISDOM to get 15% off your first order at athleticbrewing.com Near beer. Exclusions and conditions apply. Athletic Brewing Company. Fit For All Times. -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com Link to (very) raw transcript of this conversation: https://share.descript.com/view/C3JZ7pYvggA If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.