Our emotional triggers often bring up our past pain and trauma. In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Brian Bogert, the incredible heart surgeon without a blade, shares how to leverage our triggers to create the intentional, positive life we desire. Brian believes that every human has a sleeping giant within them, ready to awake and transform into a legend. He's on a mission to help individuals achieve their full potential. As a heart surgeon without a blade, Brian’s work doesn’t focus on the physical heart, but the inner heart — he helps others transform from the inside out.  In a world that can feel disconnected and overwhelming, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic inner life to become their best selves. Join Brain and I as we get down to matters of the heart. Tune in now, and let's unleash our inner giants together! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/408.

As a parent, it's crucial to understand your children’s needs to support their educational success. In the latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I sat down with Mary Resenbeck to discuss how we can take responsibility to teach our children and set them on the road to educational success. Mary Resenbeck is an expert in education with a passion for teaching kids. She’s an experienced Montessori classroom teacher, theater instructor, and educational manager. Mary is also a veteran homeschooling mom of three beautiful children and recently authored the book, Take Charge of Your Child's Education. In this book, Mary shares insight into how parents can take an individualized and personalized, “Maverick Approach” to successfully homeschool their children. In this podcast episode, Mary and I delve into the benefits of homeschooling and how to get started. We cover practical tips on how to create a customized curriculum, incorporate physical activity and socialization, and keep accurate records of your children's progress. If you're a parent interested in homeschooling or simply looking for ways to enhance your children's education, this episode is a must-listen!  Join us as we empower parents to take control of their child's education and set them up for lifelong success. Tune in now! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/407.

Each one of us has divinity— a divine spark inside of us, waiting to ignite. In our latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Colette Baron-Reid takes us inside the “wooniverse” as she shares her personal stories of spiritual awakening and transformation. Colette is a bestselling author, internationally-acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, educator, and speaker with over 30 years of experience on the global stage, and television, radio, and film. In this episode, Colette shares her unique experiences and family history and how they led her to pursue a career as a passionate diviner. She has created her own oracle cards and modernized ancient divination practices to help people navigate uncertain times. Take advantage of this enlightening conversation with Colette, and learn about divinity and personal transformation from a true expert. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/406.

Pursuing our passions is a timeless journey, and divine timing allows us to realize them. In this week’s episode of Get Yourself Optimized, we're excited to have Andre Norman, also known as “The Ambassador of Hope,” share his incredible journey from prisoner to professor. Despite a challenging childhood and a sentence of over 100 years in prison, Andre had an epiphany during his two-year stay in solitary confinement and chose to turn his life around. Today, he travels the world as a mentor and lends a compassionate, listening ear for those in need. Andre inspires others to never give up on their dreams.  Join us and discover how Andre's inspiring story can help you find the courage to pursue your passions and become a role model for others. Tune in now! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/405.

Kabbalah teaches us that we don’t own our bodies— we rent them. Our bodies are borrowed gifts. In this latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Akshay Nanavati walks us through the transformation of pain into a worthwhile, positive experience. Akshay is a Marine war veteran who overcame PTSD, depression, and addiction. Since then, he built a successful global business, spent ten days in darkness, and wrote Fearvana. Join us in this powerful conversation about learning to serve and add value to the lives of others. We take a deep dive into transforming our existence into a meaningful and positive experience. We also discuss how to challenge fear and how to discover our unique paths to spirituality. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/404.

There's no such thing as coincidence, and stumbling upon today’s episode may be a slight nudge from a higher power. In this conversation, spiritual healer Echo Bodine sheds light on the world of psychic powers. Echo is internationally known for her work as a healer and writer. She has appeared on numerous national television shows, including Sally Jesse Raphael and NBC's Later Today. In addition, she is the author of several books, including Hands That Heal, Echoes of the Soul, The Gift, Little Book of Ghost Stories, and A Still, Small Voice. So if you're reading this and your intuition tells you that you should listen, then that's probably true. Your guides are taking you in this direction. Tune in as Echo and I deep dive into how to access the intuitive part of the mind and how this can open a world that grants you wisdom, healing, and psychic connections. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/403.

Emotional intelligence is extremely valuable, and requires hard work. The latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized features Phil Johnson, a seasoned expert in helping top executives and organizations cultivate professional emotional intelligence. For over 21 years, through his Master of Business Leadership Program, Phil has dedicated himself to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential and develop emotional intelligence. His teachings have tremendously impacted people across the globe. Phil and I dive deep into the value of emotional intelligence, its impact on our personal and professional lives, and how to develop it. So join the ranks of the successful alumni of Phil’s course, and bet on yourself to cultivate an extraordinary life. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/402.

You have to go all in to achieve your goals and become an expert in your craft. On the latest episode of Get Yourself Optimized, join me in a conversation with the legendary Dennis Scott to discuss how to make it in the creative industries. From songwriting and producing, to performing and writing, Dennis has done it all. His insights are invaluable for anyone aspiring to make it in the creative world. Dennis’ impressive track record speaks for itself. He’s a two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, writer, and performer who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Faith Hill, Ray Charles, and the Muppets. Dennis has won a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Parent's Choice Award, and has been nominated for the Dove Award. If you're a creative professional looking to take your career to the next level, you won't want to miss this episode. Dennis shares his hard-won wisdom and experience, offering insights and advice to help you achieve your dreams. So don’t wait, tune in to this fascinating conversation today! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/401.

According to today’s Get Yourself Optimized guest, “You're coming back to work on something which you didn't get right before.” I hope you’re ready for some deep esoteric wisdom that is universally applicable. Rabbi Chaim is an incredibly accomplished author and educator dedicated to studying and teaching the Jewish faith, and he’s here to celebrate the show’s 400th episode with his wisdom and teachings. Rabbi Miller is a graduate of Haberdashers' Aske's School in London and Leeds University's Medical Science program. He began full-time Torah study at 21, delving into his Jewish heritage. Rabbi Miller published the popular, Kol Menachem Chumash, Gutnick Edition, which simplified over 1,000 intricate discourses of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe into layman's terms. Rabbi Miller's recent achievements include the groundbreaking biography, Turning Judaism Outward, which details the life of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. He also set a new benchmark for translating Chasidic philosophy in his multivolume work, Practical Tanya. We discuss some incredibly thought-provoking topics, and I'm confident this episode will provide great value for anyone who desires to learn about the Jewish faith or improve their spiritual life. So be sure to check out my podcast and listen to the latest episode with Rabbi Chaim Miller! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/400.

Anyone involved in the Web3 space (or who has glanced at a news platform in the last few years) knows that it's been a wild ride! Those who dove into the deep end with crypto have either diversified and weathered the bull and bear markets or gone completely bust, so there has been a lot of excitement, tension, and drama.  My guest on today's show, Brenda Gentry, has beautifully surfed the crypto wave. In every aspect of her life, Brenda uses her faith to inform her personal and professional decisions. She considers pioneering the Web3 world a marathon – not a sprint.  If crypto sounds like a Ponzi scheme to you, I implore you to keep an open mind as Brenda shares her infectious excitement, wisdom, and unshakable faith. All three qualities propelled her on a wild cryptocurrency journey. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/399.