
The Pursuit of Happiness
Join me on my journey in exploring all the avenues that make people happier and more fulfilled with topics such as health, fitness, wellness, mental health, dating and relationships, nutrition, travel and so much more.
Latest episodes

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 40min
(Ep. 160) Your Guide to Hiking Havasu Falls with Adam and Kathryn
Adam and Kathryn of Adventures of A+K are back! This is their 4th appearance on the show as they give all the details about their once-in-a-lifetime journey to Havasu Falls, Arizona.
Not only do they discuss their amazing 4 days camping with these majestic blue waterfalls, but they give you the best advice and tips so you can plan your own adventure out there. Trust me, this is a trip you need to plan in advance!
Follow Adam and Kathryn.. they’re the best! Their guides will help you plan your trip anywhere and have the best experiences.
adventuresofaplusk.com
IG: @adventuresofaplusk
Youtube: AdventuresofAplusK
The ULTIMATE 4 days in Havasupai! (video)
Havasupai Travel Guides

Jun 9, 2024 • 1h 12min
(Ep. 159) Our Delivery Process and Everything We Learned About C-Sections
My wife, Kristen, joins me on this episode to discuss our process of the delivery! It was quite the journey as it went from 2 days of labor to delivery naturally and having shift gears to having a c-section.
In this episode, you’ll get all of our first hand details that we experienced, such as: the induction process, receiving Pitocin and epidurals, the c-section procedure, recovery, the stressed of breastfeeding, what to bring to the hospital and more.
Thank you for joining us on our incredible journey!

May 27, 2024 • 1h 16min
(Ep. 158) Our 9-Month Journey with Pregnancy, Tips and Advice with my Wife, Kristen
My wife, Kristen, joins me on this episode to discuss our journey throughout the pregnancy. We discuss our experiences, tips and knowledge of trimesters 1, 2 and 3 and everything that comes along with them from hers and my perspective.
We wanted to bring you as much valuable information as we could for anyone that is going through this process, will go through this process or if you just wanted to get a sneak peak into what life has been for us this last year.
Kristen does a wonderful job explaining her mindset, what she struggled with, what she would do differently and shares some insight on purchases and things she used that helped her throughout the entire process.
Helpful Links:
The Fresh Test (Gestational Diabetes Test)
BabyBub Maternity Pillow
ClothingOld Navy (High Waisted Yoga Pants, Maternity Dresses)CRZ Yoga (High Waisted Yoga Pants, Maternity Yoga Pants) - can also find this brand on Amazon too
PinkBlush Maternity (Dresses)
Cycle Tracking App/Pregnancy AppFlo (Period & Pregnancy Tracker) - I got the 12 month subscription
Maven (Fertility Benefits) Offered through my employer
What to Expect (Pregnancy Tracker)

May 10, 2024 • 1h 28min
(Ep. 157) Achieving the Mindset of High Performers with Susan Hobson
Susan Hobson is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, published author, Founder/CEO of Elite High Performance Inc. and host of the podcast ‘The Leadership Launchpad Project.’
Susan has been leading the industry for 15 years, working with some of the world’s highest performing people and teams: Professional Athletes, C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs and many of the world’s leading tech companies like Google.
We discuss what it takes to go from a high achiever to a high performer and how to clear mental roadblocks such as imposter syndrome. This is an amazing episode to learn how to unlock the best version of you.
Follow Susan:
Elitehighperformance.com
IG: @SusanlHobson
Susan's LinkTree

May 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
(Ep. 156) How to Negotiate When Buying a Car with Ray and Zach Shefska
Founders of CarEdge.com and auto industry experts, Ray & Zach Shefska, join me on this episode to help you negotiate your car buying process so you can come out on top.
This entire episode is filled with the best tips and advice to arm yourself when sitting down with a car salesman to bring home the car you want for the best price possible.
We go under the hood with all of the fees and add-ons and discuss which one are bogus and which ones are standard. We discuss the best time(s) to buy a car and the pros and cons of new vs used. There are so many other topics we cover like days on the lot, trade-ins, leasing and so much more!
Follow Ray and Zach at CarEdge.com
Youtube: @CarEdge
IG: @MyCarEdge

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 16min
(Ep. 155) Psychedelics for Everyone: The Promise and Potential of these Powerful Medicines with Matt Zemon
Matt Zemon, Author, Speaker and Executive Director of Sacred Path Community, joins me on this episode to discuss the past, present and the future of psychedelics.
Matt holds Master's degree from King's College London and specializes in the impact of psychedelics and mental health, focusing on their potential to catalyze profound personal transformations.
As the Executive Director of Sacred Path Community, he merges academic insight with his passion for the safe and sacred use of psychedelics, ensuring a supportive environment for spiritual exploration.
His mission is to broaden understanding and access to these transformative substances.
Follow Matt:
MattZemon.com
IG: @Matt.Zemon
LinkedIn
Get His Book:
Psychedelics for Everyone

Apr 13, 2024 • 60min
(Ep. 154) Building Resilience While Battling Endometriosis with Kathy Mou
Kathy Mou is a Certified Holistic Coach who understands the challenges of facing adversity in life. She's faced her own health issues with infertility as we dive into her battle with endometriosis and her mindset in dealing with that on a daily basis.
We touch on other subjects such as victim mindset, how to build resiliency and creating a happier life.
Kathy's goal is to empower you with personalized tools and strategies that will help you overcome obstacles and create positive change.
Follow Kathy:
KathyMou.com
Ignite Your Power Podcast
IG @Kathy.Mou

Mar 18, 2024 • 56min
(Ep. 153) Life is Short: The Story Behind Holstee and the Manifesto with David Radparvar
Co-Founder of Holstee and co-creator of the Holstee Manifesto, David Radparvar, joins me on this episode to discuss the inspiration and the story behind the writing that has inspired millions all over the world.
David talks about why he and his brother wrote the Holstee Manifesto, the process and where these specific words came from. We also discuss how he felt and how his life changed when this manifesto became a viral sensation a few years afterwards, when this was shared all over the internet and was being printed and hung in random places around the globe.
We talk about the evolution of Holstee as a business and how it transformed from a sustainable t-shirt company into a business that gives people tools and platforms to transform their life through gratitude, positivity and journaling.
David is also the founder of Reflection.app, a minimal online journaling app with daily prompts and powerful guides to help you grow into your best self.
Read the Manifesto
Visit Holstee
Check out the Reflection App
Follow David on LinkedIn

Mar 15, 2024 • 8min
(Ep. 152) The Holstee Manifesto - The Manifesto that Forever Changed My Life
Join me on this solo episode where I introduce to you the Holstee Manifesto. This is a piece of writing that I came across in 2019 that I could never forget. Turns out that Manifesto has been changing people's lives around the world for over a decade.

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 24min
(Ep. 151) Franklin Swann and His Road from Self-Hatred to Happiness
Franklin Swann, podcast host and entrepreneur, joins me on this episode to discuss his long road to finding happiness from the depths of depression, severe anxiety and self-hatred.
Franklin talks about the pressures and expectations he put on himself that led him down the path of severe depression. So severe, he was even physical with himself at times.
We discuss his long journey into finding help with coaches and changing his mindset and perspective that has actually allowed him to be happy and for his life with his family and career to flourish.
Franklin is host of the World Needs Men Podcast.
Follow him on Instagram @TheWorldNeedsMen