Get Yourself Optimized®

You probably have a 'Someday When project' you've been setting aside because of fear and other priorities. Somehow, it's never come to life because the perfect day to get started has yet to come. But what if someone tells you that you can start by just taking a few steps? Kristin Swanson joins me for today's episode where she shares how to recognize your fears and start building momentum towards making these projects happen. Swanson is a breast cancer survivor and Coaches Institute trained coach who has helped Thought Leaders execute their Someday When projects. She knows the right tools to get you started and get rid of the blockages that stop you from achieving your goals. Realizing that we only live once, she shares how to overcome the fears that prevent us from starting these projects and our dreams. Tune in today! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/307

Influencing people means you can make them say, "Yes" to just about anything. As someone who understands the power of influence, I know just how important it is to master these principles. It's not just about who you are, it's about how you use that to build your credibility and arguments. On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Robert Cialdini who shares how using the right words and strategies can help you move people in your direction. Cialdini is the author behind New York Times bestselling books Influence and Pre-Suasion. These books have sold more than 7,000,000 copies in 44 different countries combined. His new book, New and Expanded Influence, recently came out where he dives into the Principle of Persuasion. Spoiler alert, he doesn't believe in tricks and schemes to persuade people. So, tune in to this episode as he shares how you can get that, "Yes" using only real and proven strategies. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/306

Up until my spiritual awakening in 2012, I was always very skeptical and close-minded. I was definitely one of those people who needed a spooky, yet real, proof to shake me awake. As I practice the willing suspension of disbelief, I feel like I'm coming home. Corin Grillo joins me on today's episode, sharing how she puts herself out there to help people and how you can change your view on everything by being open to something extraordinary. When Corin finally decided to stop holding back and just be open about her belief in angels, it was fascinating to see how quickly people started lighting up. Since then, she has helped countless others, including CEOs, explore things they can't really talk about. As a licensed psychotherapist and the author of the #1 best-selling book, The Angel Experiment, she now shares her life-changing miracle to people who seek it. Tune in as she talks about how you can connect with your spiritual realm and be yourself unapologetically. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/305

A considerable part of my self-development and transformation has had to do with discovering more about my spirituality. I always believe for one to be completely healthy, all the areas of the body: the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual must all be in sync. On today's episode, I am joined by Guy Sohm, someone who's been enlightened at the early age of five. When he was younger, his mother would always say, "you can help people heal by channeling energy." Guy started doing hands-on healing, then candle meditations, and learning about chakras. An interesting fact about Guy is he lives in a treehouse made from local and recycled materials. It has six levels and every level represents a chakra. He is a tantric teacher, artist, DJ, blogger, and former festival promoter focused on personal growth and awakening. If you're looking for a podcast episode that can help you learn more about meditation and awakening, or if you just want to relate to a spiritual conversation, this episode is for you. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/304

The human brain is a structure so amazing that a famous scientist once called it, "the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe." My guest today, Janet Doman, has been a pioneer in unlocking what is possible for brain-injured children with the work she has done as Director of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential since 1980. In today's episode, Janet addresses how children get labeled with 350 different "conditions" from Cerebral Palsy, autism, developmental delays, etc., but these are all symptoms that do not address the root cause of the disorganization to the central nervous symptom. It's fascinating to learn that the brain needs stimulation and it needs opportunity—it grows by use. So without any further ado, on with a compelling episode of Get Yourself Optimized. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/303

Embracing change can open you up to living life to its fullest. My guest on today's show is Monica Berg, a self-professed change junkie. She is here to share her wisdom and impressive life experience working as Chief Communications Officer for Kabbalah Centre International. Monica is the author of Fear Is Not an Option and Rethink Love, and she co-hosts the Spiritually Hungry podcast with her husband, Michael Berg. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in creating a life that feels connected and fulfilling. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/302

Sometimes our worst enemy is ourselves, and the main culprit behind that is how our brains are wired. In this episode, my guest Divya Darling is all about befriending our brains. A great storyteller with a profound message, Divya is devoted to illuminating the wisdom within. Having researched the mysteries of the mind for decades, obtaining degrees in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive sciences and being an avid yogi and philosopher, Divya serves as a Transformational Brain Trainer. Tune in to learn more about how to enlighten your heart and mind, so you live a baggage-free life. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/301

Today marks the 300th episode of Get Yourself Optimized! Almost six years of podcasting without missing a week is not an easy feat, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences. I have interviewed hundreds of inspirational people and learned a lot from these conversations. Some of these episodes have even given me a glimpse into the matrix, which inspired me to find a new mission. On the other hand, I want to take this opportunity to thank the listeners of my show. If you've been following the podcast since its early episodes, I want you to know that I am grateful for you. My listeners are the reason why I keep doing what I do. In this special episode, my lovely wife, Orion, joins me and we are going to talk more about it- what led me to the most impactful awakening of my life. I had a similar experience in 2012 in India, but my recent experiences have been different. Today I feel like I have a deeper insight into life and the universe. To hear the rest of my story, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/300

Researchers and clinical psychologists, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, join me today for a highly informative Get Yourself Optimized episode. In this talk, we discuss the Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Drs. John and Julie Gottman are the founders of The Gottman Institute and Affective Software, Inc. They created the Gottman Sound Relationship House theory and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. For an in-depth discussion on the Four Horsemen and their antidotes, domestic violence, gaslighting, and more, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/299

The world we live in is governed by universal laws such as we live, we die, the sun rises, and birds fly. When we take time to understand what these truths convey we can see how they hold answers to our past, present, and future. We become masters of ourselves. On this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Dr. Frances Yahia joins me for an insightful conversation about The Kybalion, also known as the seven ancient principles of self-mastery. Dr. Yahia is a mental health counselor, akashic records reader, archetypal astrologer, podcast host, and college professor. If you're wondering how ancient beliefs help us shift our present mindset, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/298