If you’ve ever even scratched the surface of diet research, you know there are many misconceptions and lots of loosely interpreted research that many advocates of certain diets will use to vehemently defend their point of view while denouncing other diets. Here to help us see through that kind of research is return guest, Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Genius Foods. He is also the host of the number one iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life, and his most recent cookbook, Genius Kitchen, is number one in the nutrition category on Amazon. Focused on brain health, performance, and longevity, Max shares his research in order to help us eat a well-rounded diet and optimize our health. In today’s episode, he speaks candidly his own dietary biases and what he feels are the top five foods that we should all be including in our diet. We talk about lab work transparency, his growing social media platforms, and how he was able to rise above the noise to become one of the leading voices in wellness. We also discuss how he approaches engaging with trolls and ‘passionate' commenters, which he gets a lot of, given his position as a prolific health enthusiast! For all this and more from one of the foremost authorities on nutrition, make sure not to miss today’s conversation with Max Lugavere!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

If you were free from fear, who would you have the freedom to be? With her new book, Happy Days, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Gabrielle Bernstein, wants to help you chart a path to heal trauma, unlearn fear, and remember love. Gabby has long been loved by her readers as a spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, and catalyst for profound inner change, and Happy Days presents her most powerful teaching yet: a plan for transforming the pain of your past, whatever that may be, into newfound strength and freedom. In today’s episode, we have a transparent and vulnerable discussion that took place over two separate conversations, one of which was an IG Live on the day that Happy Days was released in March 2022. Listen in as Gabby shares her definition of happiness and offers some insight into the process of clearing space to reconnect with the joy within. She highlights the importance of taking the transition from trauma to profound inner peace one step at a time before sharing some profound advice for tuning into your inner guidance system, connecting with yourself through meditation, and returning to your Self (with a capital S) with courage, compassion, and curiosity! For all this and so much more, make sure not to miss this thought-provoking episode with the one and only, Gabby Bernstein!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

In today’s episode of At the End of the Tunnel, we are joined by actor, photographer, and Vedic meditation teacher, Jeff Kober. Many of us have the feeling that something is missing in our lives. We try to fill this void with accomplishments, possessions, relationships, or even drugs and alcohol, but nothing seems to work for more than a moment. And Jeff believes that the reason for this is that we are looking outside ourselves for something that can only be found within. Tune in to dive into his backstory, to find out how he discovered his mission of spreading his daily Vedic meditation thought-for-the-day via email, and how it led to the publication of his recent book, Embracing Bliss: 108 Daily Meditations. Jeff shares the story of how he found his way from a farm outside of Billings, Montana, to Hollywood, how he hit rock bottom with drugs and alcohol, and why he initially avoided the style of meditation that he now practices and teaches. We also touch on some of the powerful anecdotes from the book and Jeff shares what putting them together has taught him about freedom and the willingness to step into the unknown, plus so much more! For a fascinating and inspiring conversation with the Vedic meditation teacher that you probably already recognize from some of your favorite TV shows, make sure to tune in today!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

In this show, we welcome Kevin Element Livingston, the heart and mind behind the amazing 100 Suits program, and someone who has taken an idea and run with it, fueled by a lot of belief and willpower. We hear from Kevin about his early years in New York City, growing up in Jamaica, Queens, and the difficulties he had in high school that led to him being kicked out. He talks about the job he got as a bank teller and how he started to collect suits from wealthy customers to provide for his community. Kevin ties this idea back to the importance that his father placed on being well-presented, and even Eddie Murphy's film Boomerang! We also get into the period in which Kevin was technically homeless, why and how he quit his job at the bank, and some of the milestone moments for his outreach work. Kevin has a strong message of taking action, and believes we all have the power to make a difference, so to catch all of this good stuff, listen in with us today!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

Liana Werner-Gray grew up in the Australian Outback, immersed in the wisdom of the Aboriginals. From a young age, she was aware of the value of eating healthy, natural ingredients, straight from the earth, and the dangers of highly processed, sugary foods. Despite this knowledge which was rooted deep within her, her struggles with childhood trauma caught up with her when she reached her teenage years, and she turned to unhealthy food for comfort.When Liana reached 21, a biopsy revealed a 3.7 centimeter tumor in her lymphatic system. This was the moment her transformation journey began. Armed with indigenous knowledge and the support of a naturopath, Liana completely rid herself of cancer (and later, anxiety and depression) through changing her diet! She has since documented her approach in the form of a blog and 3 different books, and developed her own Anxiety-Free supplement, with the hope of positively impacting the lives of as many people as possible.In today’s episode Liana shares her inspiring story, and some of the key foods which you should incorporate into your daily diet, starting right now! Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

Today’s guest, Quddus Philippe, burst into the international spotlight by replacing Carson Daly as a host on the iconic MTV show, Total Request Live (TRL), where he became the interviewer of choice for artists like Jay Z and Beyonce. After five years on MTV, Quddus started his own production company, The Q Side, to help pioneer new media and develop new talent with partners like MySpace, AOL, Yahoo, and YouTube, but he kept feeling drawn to the personal development space. That's where everything came together in terms of his purpose and his calling, and Quddus started working with entertainment and wellness leaders to help them get camera ready, which really meant helping them find their most authentic voice. After completing a philanthropic mission trip in his father’s homeland of Haiti and a spiritual journey in Costa Rica, Quddus devoted himself to launching The Creator Incubator, an eight-week program to help others launch their dream projects with clarity, confidence, and community.In this episode, he shares some insight into his childhood, how hip hop became his gateway to spirituality, and the crippling imposter syndrome he grappled with in his early days at MTV. We also touch on the immense value of being forthcoming with your passions, speaking your truth, and owning your greatness in order to make the biggest impact, and Quddus shares what imposter syndrome looks like for him today, how his appearance in the Kanye West documentary, jeen-yuhs, has helped him own his voice, and what is lighting him up the most right now. Make sure not to miss this thought-provoking conversation about passion, process, and purpose with one of pop culture's foremost tastemakers, Quddus Phillipe!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

Disclaimer: This episode contains adult language and sexually explicit conversation. It is not suitable for children and, if you are especially sensitive to topics related to heterosexual dating dynamics, we recommend that you skip this episode as well.While today’s guest takes an approach that is unconventional and perhaps even shocking, his story follows a similar formula to many of the guests that you are used to hearing from on At The End of the Tunnel. His name is Alan Roger Currie and, in this episode, you’ll learn about the leaps of faith he had to take in order to pursue his true calling. Alan is a dating coach and the author of several books about his unique philosophy known as Mode One, which centers around radical honesty from the start. Straightforward communication is at the core of today’s conversation with Alan, who shares his sometimes explicit views on casual sex and relationships and tells the story behind how he developed his Mode One approach before, ultimately, making it his career. Tuning in, you’ll learn how an adult film titled Talk Dirty to Me changed Alan’s perspective on the dynamics between men and women, how his brother encouraged him to write a book and follow his calling, and how you can implement the Mode One approach in all aspects of your life, from your sexual relationships to the workplace and even your friendships. We also dive into the definition of Mode One, the five archetypes, and what women can take away from Alan’s philosophy on dating, as well as the value of embracing rejection and so much more! Tune in today for an occasionally X-rated but altogether fascinating discussion with professional dating coach, Alan Roger Currie!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

Committing fully to living intentionally and with our purpose in mind should not be as hard as we make it. Sebastian Terry is a testament to this notion, and his story serves as a profound example of how to take charge of your time and energy and work towards a worthwhile goal, like being happy! Sebastian joins us on the show today to talk about his list of 100 things, and how he began his journey into discovering what he really wanted to do in life. He stresses that this was never a bucket list, as he wanted to keep the focus away from death, but more about prioritizing things that he wanted to do, that he believed would bring him happiness. We also talk about how this list transcended selfish interests and his thoughts on how to be a vehicle for change. Along the way, Sebastian shares simple yet strong pieces of philosophy about the secret to doing things, how the world can support you, and the immovable power of kindness. Tune in to hear all about Sebastian's story, the amazing feats he has achieved, and what has kept him motivated on his path!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

We have a truly inspirational episode for you! Martinus Evans is the brain and body behind 300 Pounds and Running, as well as the Slow AF Run Club. In today's conversation, we get to hear his story and his biggest lessons and reflections. From growing up next door to a drug dealer to his brother's tragic death, Martinus faced adversity from a young age. He lays out the path that he took to playing football and his aspirations to play for a college team. He then explains the obstacles that he encountered along the way and how he ended up depressed, unhealthily overweight, and in a doctor's office. Martinus explains how this meeting kickstarted his plan to run a marathon and the journey he embarked upon to realize this goal. A born hustler, Martinus unpacks his story with humor and energy, really underlining what made it possible for him to succeed at certain points and the difficulties he encountered at others. We get to hear all about the platforms he has now set up and what his goals are for these support systems. To hear it all from the amazing Martinus Evans, tune in!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

Our guest today, Agapi Stassinopoulos is here to shift the perception about the power of prayer. Prayer is something that many people in the modern world overlook. In a sea of mental health and mindfulness practices and apps, prayers might seem outdated and too connected to organized religion for some. Through Agapi’s work with Thrive Global and her numerous books, Agapi is reintroducing us to the art and power of prayer. Agapi originally hails from Athens, and is actually sister to Arianna Huffington, from the Huffington Post.In our chat, we get into Agapi's fascinating story that is filled with ups and downs and moments of challenge and clarity. We talk about her upbringing, her early introduction to yoga, and how her mother's spirituality laid the foundation for her later development and finding her calling. We also talk about her dreams of becoming an actor, and how she pivoted from this path after some huge realizations and deep epiphanies. Agapi unpacks some of the lessons and ideas from her most recent book, Speaking with Spirit, and reflects on her hopes for the world at this moment in history. So, to take part in this illuminating conversation between Light and Agapi, be sure to tune in!Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!