Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

Dr. Mark Hyman is leading a health revolution rooted in using food as medicine to support longevity, energy, and happiness. He's a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. Dr. Hyman is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, the Head of Strategy and Innovation of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, and a New York Times bestselling author. He hosts the podcast The Doctor's Farmacy and is a regular contributor on television shows like Today, Good Morning America, and The View. In his latest book, Young Forever, Dr. Hyman shares the secrets to living your longest, healthiest life. On this episode, we talk about the simple dietary, lifestyle and emerging longevity strategies to help you optimize your health.

Kelvin Sampson, a veteran college basketball coach with over 700 wins and multiple Final Four appearances, shares insights on building a winning culture at the University of Houston. He discusses the importance of investing in facilities and securing donor support to enhance recruiting. Sampson explores the balance of tough love and unconditional care in coaching, emphasizing player-led culture and accountability. He also reflects on managing tournament pressure and his legacy of servant leadership, offering a richly textured view of success in sports.

March Madness is here and I'm kicking it off with a coaching legend, University of Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga. A first-time nominee for the Naismith Hall of Fame, he's won more than 700 games in his 39 seasons as a head coach which ranks in the Top 10 among active coaches. Larrañaga captured the hearts of basketball fans around the country in 2006 when he led George Mason to the Final Four, becoming the first mid-major semifinalist in 27 years. In 12 seasons with Miami, he's led the Hurricanes to six NCAA tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance a season ago. On this episode, we talk about the four levels of commitment, leading in alignment with your core values, and how to coach discipline and accountability.

What does it mean to live an urgent life? Bozoma Saint John is a Hall of Fame inducted marketing executive whose career has included high-profile roles at Netflix, Uber, Apple Music, and Pepsi. She was named "The World's Most Influential CMO" by Forbes. But there's so much more to Boz's story. When her husband Peter died of cancer, Boz made one big decision: to live life urgently. In her new memoir The Urgent Life, Boz shares her journey through heartbreak, loss and grief. On this episode, we talk about finding joy again and choosing to live your life to the fullest.

Maya Moore was at the pinnacle of her basketball career when she left it all behind to fight an injustice. That journey for justice turned into a remarkable love story when Maya married the man she helped free from prison after a wrongful conviction, Jonathan Irons. In their new memoir, Love and Justice, Maya and Jonathan open up about the trials and tribulations they faced together and the love that emerged. On this episode, we talk about living out your purpose, anchoring yourself in faith, and finding strength in your connection to others.

Troy Aikman, Hall of Fame quarterback and the voice of ESPN’s Monday Night Football, shares his journey from the NFL to broadcasting and entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of setting high expectations and mental toughness in achieving success. Troy reflects on identity challenges post-retirement and emphasizes curiosity, balance, and personal relationships. He also delves into his new venture, EIGHT, a health-conscious beer, and the significance of mindfulness in life after sports. His insights inspire listeners to define their legacy through impact and discipline.

In a world that often feels polarized and disconnected, it's more important than ever to show up with empathy. Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to people all over the world. He's the author of four books, host of the podcast Human Hope and a global speaker. You may recognize Carlos from Instagram, where's he's built a tribe of enthusiastic followers who join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community. His latest book, How to Human, comes out on January 24 and is available for pre-order now. In our conversation today, we talk about how to step into difficult conversations with love, live up to our full potential, and move beyond what divides us.

Ron Rivera, head coach of the Washington Commanders and a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, shares his journey of resilience after battling cancer while coaching. He discusses the importance of leadership through adversity and building a culture of excellence. Rivera emphasizes clear communication, the role of personal relationships in team dynamics, and the significance of transparency in decision-making. He reflects on how his health challenges reshaped his perspectives and strengthened his commitment to his team and family.

Tori Dunlap is an internationally-recognized money and career expert, and podcast host. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She is the host of the #1 business podcast Financial Feminist and author of the upcoming book Financial Feminist. Tori now travels the world writing, speaking, and coaching about personal finance, side hustles, and confidence for women. On this, we talk about why it's important for women to talk about money, strategies for your next negotiation, and how to achieve your financial goals.

Rory Vaden, bestselling author and co-founder of Brand Builders Group, shares his unique approach to time management. He emphasizes the importance of investing time in tasks that create more time in the future and challenges the notion of prioritizing based solely on urgency. The conversation also explores the power of focus, long-term vision, and the four levels of influence. Three key takeaways include creating more time, focusing on tasks with a positive impact, and avoiding multitasking for optimal results.