
The Mikhaila Peterson Podcast
Mikhaila Peterson speaks with thought leaders, influencers and industry changers - continually finding the best ways to improve the human experience. From stay at home moms to CEOs, fitness enthusiasts to spiritual guides, nutrition researchers to health professionals - Mikhaila has interview-style conversations aimed at provoking thought, addressing difficult subjects, and delving into topics that are generally shied away from.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 27min
From Incel to Harvard, Neuroscientist on Gender Dysphoria and College Politics | Adam Omary EP 206
In this episode, I’m joined by cognitive neuroscientist, Adam Omary. This guy is extremely smart so be prepared. We had an interesting conversation about his experience growing from an incel to Harvard graduate student, his experience learning to socialize, the Twin Study, the effects of prenatal hormones during brain development, the causes of gender dysphoria, how cortisol affects the brain, recovering from puberty blockers, and much more. Enjoy!
Adam Omary is a Psychology Ph.D. student at Harvard University, where he conducts research in the Affective Neuroscience & Development Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Leah Somerville. He attended the University of Southern California as a QuestBridge Scholar and graduated with a B.A. in Cognitive Science and M.S. in Biostatistics.
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[0:00] Intro
[1:15] What is the Twin Study?
[9:36] Correlation between gender identity and sexual orientation
[14:57] Prenatal hormones during brain development
[23:22] Why Adam studied gender dysphoria
[26:37] What does cortisol/high-level of stress do to the brain?
[30:30] SSRIs during brain development
[36:30] Adam’s background and childhood
[40:51] How catfishing and red pill helped social development
[47:10] Measuring brain activity for accurate hormone levels
[51:05] Dopamine release levels between men and women
[57:18] Adam’s Harvard experience
[1:02:02] How has AI impacted universities?
[1:03:01] Adam’s faith and spirituality journey
[1:11:57] Can adolescents recover from puberty blockers?
[1:20:44] Gender dysphoria and social influence

Jul 9, 2024 • 56min
A Raw Discussion on Drug Addiction, Family, Faith, and Conservatism | Glenn Loury EP 205
I was fortunate enough to be joined by economist and academic, Glenn Loury! He is known as a leading Black conservative social critic, particularly on race issues. In this episode, we discussed his difficult upbringing, success, drug addiction, faith, lessons for young black men, complicated lives, and much more. It was a deep conversation I really enjoyed. Enjoy!
Glenn C. Loury, a prominent social critic, is the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of economics at Brown University, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island. He is the author of, “LATE ADMISSIONS: Confessions of a Black Conservative.”
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—Chapters—
[0:00] Intro
[2:44] Memoir and childhood
[6:50] Faith and religion
[8:06] Reasons for writing his memoir
[13:11] My health history and book
[13:55] Responses to Glenn’s memoir
[18:08] Glenn’s pursuit of academia
[20:33] Does success come from tough upbringing?
[28:16] Thoughts on Trump vs. Biden debate
[32:38] Lessons for young black men
[38:06] Drugs and recovery
[45:30] Faith and difficulties surrounding that

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Work Smart, Not Hard – How Anyone Can Invest | Codie Sanchez EP 204
I’m joined by entrepreneur and investor, Codie Sanchez! Codie has spent a decade on Wall Street and investing millions of dollars into multiple businesses. In this episode, we discussed how to buy businesses without assets, her upbringing, hiring the right people, knowing when to invest in a business, the mental toll of ambition, how to move up quickly, and much more. Enjoy!
Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, one of the fastest growing financial media businesses with 6 million followers and 100 million monthly views. Founder of Contrarian Thinking Capital, a venture capital firm, and Main Street Holding Company with 25+ small or what we call “boring businesses.” Think of car washes, laundromats, property management companies, etc.
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—Chapters—
[0:00] Intro
[1:30] Codie’s background
[3:57] What did Codie’s parents provide
[6:25] How to motivate your kids
[10:30] Fuller Health
[11:20] Codie’s achievements
[14:40] How to know when to invest
[16:20] How to own a business without any assets
[21:05] Building a company vs. buying a company
[23:21] How to hire the right people
[29:56] Codie’s journalism career into finance
[32:10] Air Oasis
[33:37] Why people desire money
[38:22] How can people learn
[40:38] Can aspirations be mentally unhealthy?
[46:19] Portfolio trends since 2008
[49:18] Difference between angel investing and venture capitalism
[50:12] Learning to build a business online
[57:38] How to move up quickly
[1:03:45] Codie’s upcoming plans

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 42min
JBP, Woke Universities, Parenting, Politics, Acting & Education | Bryan Callen EP 203
New episode with stand-up comedian & podcaster, Bryan Callen! Turns out Bryan’s podcast was the first podcast my dad did when he went viral back in 2017. So this kind of felt like a conversation between old friends. We discussed his comedy career, social justice warriors, life as a parent, politics, Bryan’s upcoming special and more. Enjoy!
Bryan Callen is an actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is best known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs and as one of the original cast members of MadTV. Callen has also appeared in TV and films including Kingdom, Hangover 1 & 2, Ride Along, Sex and the City, Old School, Entourage, Californication, and many more.
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—Chapters—
[0:00] Intro
[0:40] Bryan’s acting experience
[5:54] How Bryan got into stand-up
[7:30] Woke universities and protesting
[13:51] Marek Health
[15:26] Society rewards the loudest voice
[19:23] Fact-checking and intuition
[25:58] Bryan’s upcoming special
[30:30] Living in the cold sucks
[37:19] Boncharge
[39:14] How is living in LA post COVID?
[46:56] Is comedy canceled?
[51:40] Bryan’s book recommendations
[1:00:20] Practicing gratefulness
[1:05:48] Bryan on trying After Party
[1:15:30] Monetize the trolls
[1:18:05] How Marlon Brando changed acting
[1:24:00] Importance of intimacy in relationships
[1:27:04] Courage and hunger
[1:34:05] Best thing about being a parent
[1:37:17] Bryan’s lesson for his children

Jun 16, 2024 • 30min
Q and A: Life Update 2024
Hey guys! Apologies for the delay, life got wild there for a minute and I didn’t have my mind in the podcast game. I wanted to wait until I could focus on content to start recording again. I figured I’d start back up with a Q and A and life update before relaunching the podcast next week. In this video, I discussed what’s been going on with me and answered some questions (dating advice, company updates and more). Enjoy!
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—Chapters—
[0:00] Intro
[0:38] Life updates – Embracing Christianity, personal growth, companies
[4:24] Marek Health
[6:02] Advice for young people dating
[9:47] What do I do for work?
[10:39] Fuller Health and After Party
[13:31] Peterson Academy updates
[16:41] Lion Diet coaching and Biotoxin
[19:15] How do I manage to work so much with a baby and a six-year-old?
[25:29] How to survive on one income, with kids
[27:35] How do I keep a work-life balance? What’s my daily routine?
[30:07] Upcoming announcements

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Julian Peterson on Family Fame, Privacy, and Childhood
Julian Peterson discusses family dynamics, privacy choices, and differences from parents. He shares insights on maintaining a private life, managing public scrutiny, and personal projects. The conversation explores childhood experiences, university paths, and differing views within the family.

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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
Mastering Power, Seduction, and Human Psychology with Robert Greene | EP 200
Bestselling author Robert Greene joins Mikhaila Peterson on this podcast to discuss his upcoming book, managing anxiety, understanding manipulation, trusting intuition, identifying slippery people, and the masks people wear in society.

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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 31min
Jordan Peterson on Divorce, Breakups, Jealousy, and Dark Personality Traits | EP 199
Jordan Peterson, clinical psychologist and professor, discusses divorce, breakup advice, managing jealousy, dark personality traits, the problems with the Red Pill community, qualities to look for in a partner, obtaining status, New Year's resolutions, goal manifestation, and managing jealousy in relationships.

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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 17min
Cutting Edge Regenerative Medicine: 2024 | Dr. Adeel Khan EP 198
Dr. Adeel Khan discusses cutting-edge regenerative medicine, gene therapy, Klotho Peptides, and how treatments like stem cells can reverse chronic illness. They also explore Vagus Nerve treatments, hormone optimization, and innovative regenerative skincare techniques for anti-aging benefits. Additionally, the podcast touches on using natural killer cells and dendritic cells in cancer treatment and the transformative effects of stem cells in treating scars.

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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 41min
Tammy and Jordan Peterson: Love and Divorce Advice, Overcoming Hardships and Plans for 2024 | EP 197
Tammy and Jordan Peterson discuss maintaining healthy relationships, scaling businesses, what's in store for 2024, and more. Topics include negotiation in relationships, submission in relationships from a biblical perspective, resolving relationship problems step-by-step, the interplay between calling and conscience, allowing children to pursue interests in school, the importance of sharing and being generous, and upcoming book, tour plans, and Peterson Academy.