After a long hiatus, the host opens up about battling chronic illness and the struggles of workaholism. They share a journey of navigating brain fog and autoimmune challenges, detailing their search for medical answers. The discussion highlights the realities of mold toxicity and the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental health. Reflecting on perfectionism and the pressure to do more, the host emphasizes the importance of balance and self-care for a fulfilling life.

Mark Cann, an entrepreneur and mental health advocate, discusses ADHD diagnosis in adults and its impact on relationships and careers. They share personal experiences, debunk myths about ADHD, and talk about strategies for managing symptoms and improving productivity. The podcast also explores the challenges of the healthcare system, the changing stigma around mental health, and the acceptance of neurodiversity in different industries.

Zaid Hisham, design strategist and coach to solopreneurs, shares his journey of overcoming stuttering and personal challenges. Topics include the relationship between stuttering and trauma, identifying personal triggers, high blood pressure and kidney health, stoicism vs. emotional suppression, ADHD management, entrepreneurial turmoil, releasing childhood judgments, conquering perfectionism, and entrepreneurial lessons from personal challenges.

Entrepreneur and author Seth Erickson joins Josh Boone to discuss the impact of AI on various topics such as dating and relationships, job security for Hollywood writers, storytelling and content creation, politics and algorithms, AI's influence on social media and misinformation concerns, laws needed to control AI dangers, the future with AI, and the justification of the atomic bomb.

Send us a textIn this episode, Steven Pemberton shares his journey from overcoming childhood trauma to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We delve into topics such as family dynamics, emotional detachment, generational trauma, and the role of faith in business. Join us for this raw and insightful conversation as we explore the human condition and personal growth challenges.Steven Pemberton is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and world-class online event strategist. As CEO of Hollowco, he specializes in helping coaches, authors, and thought leaders create a powerful impact through automated virtual events.As a man of faith, Steven also hosts the Voice Like a Lion Podcast, where he explores the intersection of Christian values and the world of business.In this episode, we dive into quite a lot, including:[0:00:00] Overcoming Childhood Trauma[0:04:13] Family Dynamics & Rebellion[0:13:32] Emotional Detachment in Relationships[0:27:07] Impact of Parental Behavior[0:34:30] Fatherhood, Success & Implicit Abuse[0:42:02] Financial Decision-Making Challenges[0:48:55] Narcissism & Self-Love in Relationships[0:58:40] Generational Trauma & Role Models[1:07:11] Emotional Connection & Gender Differences[1:14:59] Vulnerability, Empathy & Relationship Growth[1:27:59] Navigating Emotional Vulnerability[1:37:51] Mental Health & Suicide Ideation[1:45:53] Setting Boundaries in Family Dynamics[2:00:43] Entrepreneurial Spirit & Risk[2:24:35] Faith & Business Decision-Making[2:36:01] Intuition, Language & Love[2:46:45] Beliefs about God & Religion[3:02:15] Free Will & Personal Perspectives[3:15:12] Trusting Intuition & Outside Guidance[3:30:17] Belief Systems & Life's RegretsConnect with Steven PembertonWeb: stevenpemberton.comLinkedIn: @stevenkpembertonPodcast: Voice Like a LionConnect with Josh BooneWebsite: joshboone.comYouTube: @joshbooneshowLinkedIn: @joshbooneInstagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshowTikTok: @heyjoshbooneEpisode Resources:Shout out to Armand of the PlayHard podcast for recommending Steven come on the show. If you enjoyed this chat with Steven, check out Armand's episodes with Steven below:Steven on The Play Hard Podcast #14Steven on The Play Hard Podcast #43Music by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify."Best keep walking." – Bowie ★

Send us a textThis episode is a crossover from Josh's recent appearance on The PlayHard Podcast with Armand Uno.Armand is an early-stage startup founder and the host of the PlayHard Podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs weekly about their healthy habits and hobbies to combat stress and burnout and maintain balance.In this episode, we dive into quite a lot, including:The art of podcasting and being a good interviewer.The long-term impact of Adderal and caffeine use.Battling an autoimmune condition as an entrepreneur.The science-practice gap.Supplements and nootropics for ADHD.The lack of transparency in the supplement industry.A deep dive into the traditional Chinese gongfu style of making tea.How tea can be a mindfulness practice.Some of my favorite recent movies, music, books, and more.// Other podcast episodes referenced:Josh's first episode with Armand on The Play Hard Podcast #19Seth Erickson's episode with Armand on The Play Hard Podcast #45// Connect with Armand UnoWeb: playhardpodcast.comLinkedIn: @armand-uno// Connect with Josh BooneWebsite: joshboone.comYouTube: @joshbooneshowLinkedIn: @joshbooneInstagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshowTikTok: @heyjoshbooneMusic by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify."Best keep walking." – Bowie ★

Send us a textMaestro Stevens is an entrepreneur and brand strategist.Maestro is the Founder of The Iconic Expressions, a brand marketing agency based in Cleveland, Ohio, that helps minority-owned brands connect with their audience utilizing marketing strategy and automation.He is also the Founder of Iconic eLearning, an online education platform that teaches young minority entrepreneurs what they need to know about branding and marketing to start and scale their businesses.We dive into Maestro's journey from music producer to entrepreneur, with many topics along the way, including: Race and representation.Entrepreneurship and adversity.Travel and privilege. Insecurity and mental health.Content creation, fame, and cancel culture.And lots more.Subscribe to the new TJBS YouTube channel.// Connect with Maestro StevensWeb: theiconicexpressions.comWeb: iconicelearning.comLinkedIn: @maestrostevens// Connect with Josh BooneWebsite: joshboone.comYouTube: @joshbooneshowLinkedIn: @joshbooneInstagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshowTikTok: @heyjoshbooneMusic by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify."Best keep walking." – Bowie ★

Send us a textJosh Schachnow is an immigration lawyer, entrepreneur, and host of the "Solopreneur Grind" podcast. As a Toronto-based immigration lawyer, Josh has helped over 100 skilled workers move to Canada.In 2019, he co-founded Visto, a platform that aims to give skilled workers a trusted, easy, and affordable way to immigrate and achieve permanent residence in Canada.He also is the host of Solopreneur Grind. In this podcast, he interviews entrepreneurs running one-person businesses, where they share their insights and experiences of what can often be a difficult and lonely journey.Check out my episode with Josh on Solopreneur Grind, episode #108 on YouTubeIn this episode, we dive into quite a lot, including:Long-form podcasting, Joe Rogan, misinformation, and media censorship.The most alarming things he sees as an immigration lawyer.What to do if you wanted to immigrate to another country.The impact of misinformation, climate change, and remote work on global immigration.The impact of rising house prices on millennials.The future of humanity, and lots more.Subscribe to the new TJBS YouTube channel// Connect with Josh SchachnowWeb: visto.aiPodcast: solopreneurgrind.comInstagram: @visto.aiLinkedIn: @joshschachnowTikTok: @visto.ai// Connect with Josh BooneWebsite: joshboone.comYouTube: @joshbooneshowLinkedIn: @joshbooneInstagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshowTikTok: @heyjoshbooneMusic by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify."Best keep walking." – Bowie ★

Send us a textHere's a little Christmas gift for y'all. 🎄Arjuna Ishaya is a monk, author, and meditation teacher. He started his career as an outdoor instructor in New Zealand in 2001 until he discovered meditation, and for the past 20 years, he has traveled the world teaching meditation as a tool to gain peace of mind and live a better life.In 2018, he published his first book, "200% – An Instruction Manual for Living Fully"Now based in North Yorkshire, UK, he currently works as a mentor, taking his vast experience and understanding of the mind to work directly with individuals looking to start or deepen their practice of meditation, awareness, and mindfulness so they can live a richer life free of doubt, fear, overwhelm, and limitation.Some of the topics we dive into are:(00:00:00) – Introduction(00:02:28) – Meditation & Yoga for Depression(00:05:50) – The First Meditation Retreat(00:10:17) – Becoming a Meditation Teacher(00:11:50) – Veganism(00:15:31) – Meditation for Addictive Personalities(00:23:47) – Enlightenment & Letting Go(00:31:46) – Mindfulness & Expectations(00:33:24) – The Evolution of a Teacher(00:47:35) – Authenticity in Business and Life(00:56:09) – Being Present & Overcoming Anxiety(01:02:22) – Mindfulness & Toxic Relationships(01:12:22) – The Benefits of Having Children(01:17:06) – The Importance of Balance in Life(01:18:33) – Parenting with Mindfulness(01:24:52) – Gen Z, Social Media & Nihilism(01:32:18) – Military Service, Trauma & Mental Health(01:41:08) – The Impact of Burnout on Military Personnel(01:45:07) – Meditation for Military Vets & Entrepreneurs(01:47:40) – The Power of Intuition(01:54:00) – Free Will & The Meaning of Life(02:04:19) – The Power of Acceptance(02:08:27) – Fearless Living🎉 Subscribe to the new YouTube channel 🎉// Connect with ArjunaWeb: ArjunaIshaya.comTwitter: @arjunaishayaInstagram: @arjunaishayaLinkedIn: @arjuna-ishaya-a0831056Buy his book: "200% An Instruction Manual for Living Fully" on Amazon// Connect with Josh:Website: JoshBoone.comYouTube: @joshbooneshowLinkedIn: @joshbooneInstagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshowTikTok: @heyjoshbooneMusic by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify."Best keep walking." – Bowie ★

Send us a textMitchell Hartwell, known professionally as Erik Everhard, is a Canadian pornographic actor and director known for gonzo pornography films.Since 1995, he's performed in over 2,400 films, been featured in GQ and Playboy, and has won 15 AVN awards and over 50 other adult film industry awards.Recently, he's turned author, speaker, and men's coach, holding a masters level NLP certification. After working with over 5000 women and seeing the common threads between them, he's begun helping entrepreneurs & executives learn how to master the bedroom like they dominate the boardroom.Some of the topics we dive into are:00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:18 – From Porn to Men's Coaching00:05:53 – Neuro-Linguistic Programming00:08:37 – Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, LSD, and DMT00:20:00 – The Benefits of Psilocybin in Improving Relationships00:23:27 – The Impact of Toxic People & Relationships00:35:03 – The Porn Industry in the early 2000s00:36:18 – Erik's Journey into Porn00:40:39 – The Dangers of Viagra00:42:17 – The Perception of Male Porn Stars00:50:38 – The Negative and Positive Impacts of Porn00:53:55 – The Different Flavors of Polyamory01:00:17 – Tinder and Sexual Exploration in America01:02:00 – Asexuality and the Desire for Intimacy01:04:50 – The Pros and Cons of Monogamy vs. Polyamory01:09:48 – Scarcity Mindset in Relationships01:13:04 – The Mental Game of Entrepreneurship01:19:47 – Letting Go and Overcoming Anxiety01:21:34 – Filming a Public Sex Scene in Budapest.01:29:04 – The Perks of Being a Porn Star01:37:50 – The Most Difficult Sex Scene He Filmed01:39:34 – Extreme Fetishes and Sadomasochism in Porn01:45:58 – Sexual Exploration in Relationships01:50:23 – Mental Illness in the Porn Industry01:59:42 – Monogamy in the Porn Industry02:03:11 – Dating While Being a Porn Star02:06:00 – America's Cognitive Dissonance with Porn02:08:00 – The Negative Effects of Porn on Society02:12:00 – Only Fans02:17:50 – NFTs and the Dangers of Relying on Platforms Like OnlyFans02:28:30 – The Future of the Porn Industry02:38:47 – The Impact of a Bad First Sexual Experience02:40:34 – The Importance of Communication in Sexual Relationships02:42:00 – Life and Purpose02:45:22 – Overcoming Sexual Performance AnxietyConnect with ErikWebsite: ErikEverhard.comTwitter: @ERIK_EVERHARDInstagram: @erikeverhardofficalLinkedIn: @erikeverhard// Connect with Josh:Website: JoshBoone.comYouTube: @joshbooneshowLinkedIn: @joshbooneInstagram: @heyjoshboone and @joshbooneshowTikTok: @heyjoshbooneMusic by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify.