Karolina Rzadkowolska is a life coach, author, and podcast host. She is an alcohol-free life empowerment expert who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose.  She’s worked with thousands of clients through her programs to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness and drive. Karolina joined us today to discuss her best-selling book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You.Throughout this conversation, we explore the profound effects that alcohol has on our brains and bodies, uncovering the truth behind the societal conditioning and expectations surrounding alcohol consumption. Karolina shares her personal journey of taking a break from alcohol and how it led to increased happiness, creativity, and a sense of purpose.We dive into the fascinating science behind alcohol's impact on neurotransmitters, detoxification processes, and mental health. But it doesn't stop there – Karolina enlightens us about the burgeoning industry of alcohol-free drinks, which offers a new way to participate in social rituals without the harmful effects of alcohol.We also discuss the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding sobriety, challenging the belief that alcohol enhances our enjoyment of life. Karolina highlights the immense benefits that come from embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, including improved relationships, a deeper connection with oneself, and the freedom to pursue one's dreams without limitations.[07.54] Dreams and alcohol – Karolina explains how she discovered her inner writer, who disappeared due to alcohol. [13.00] Health and alcohol – Karolina talks about the health hazards that come with alcohol.[19.00] Beliefs – We talk about alcohol-related common beliefs among people. [28.00] Expectations – We dive into the expectations of society that drive people to use alcohol.[35.30] Alcohol-free – Karolina walks us through the benefits of living an alcohol-free life. [44.23] Science and beliefs – We talk about the importance of questioning whether our beliefs are scientifically proven or not. [01.00.47] What we want most - The things we want most over the things we want now will give us a stronger sense of fulfillment, purpose, and meaning. [01.09.47] The better version – Wrapping up today’s conversation, Karolina talks about how removing alcohol from our lives can lead us to our fullest potential.ResourcesConnect with Karolina RzadkowolskaBook and Free Gift for Listeners - www.euphoricbook.com/giftWebsite - euphoricaf.com/ Instagram - instagram.com/euphoric.af/ Book by Karolina RzadkowolskaEuphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident YouBook By Gay HendricksThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

This week’s episode of the Growth Guide Podcast features John G. Miller. John is an author and a keynote speaker. Over ten years, while engaged in the sale and organization of training programs for CEOs and managers, he came to realize the significant demand for personal accountability. In 1995, he decided to transition into a keynote speaker role, naming his presentations "Personal Accountability and the QBQ!" He joined us today to talk about his book: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life.QBQ, or Question Before Question, is about asking questions that raise you to a level of personal accountability and get you out of the blame trap. Personal accountability is making a choice or taking action on your own over a situation and taking ownership of the consequences that follow. John discusses how victim thinking can hold us back from achieving our goals and offers practical strategies to break free from this mindset. We explore the importance of taking personal responsibility, making better choices, and asking helpful questions. Join us as we uncover the secrets to eliminating blame, embracing accountability, and fostering a positive and growth-oriented mindset. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to take charge of your life and create a path towards personal fulfillment.[05.00] Personal accountability – Starting the conversation, John provides us with a fascinating story about how personal accountability can help an organization. [11.38] They vs. I – The importance of thinking about what I can do rather than waiting on what they can do.[17.44] Victimhood – We dive into the idea of victimhood in the workplace and what we can do to reduce it. [22.12] Believe or leave – When you are working in an organization, you have to believe what you are doing. If you fail to believe, it’s better to leave.[26.11] Spirit – Spirit should be there if you need to get something done. It’s necessary to make a change. ResourcesConnect with John LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/johnmillerqbq/ Instagram - instagram.com/qbqjohn/ YouTube - youtube.com/user/qbqjohn Twitter - twitter.com/QBQGuy Website - qbq.com/ Book by John MillerQBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in LifeBook by Napoleon HillThe Law of Success In Sixteen Lessons by Napoleon Hill

Join us in this episode as we chat with Gloria Mark, an expert in the impact of digital media. She shares insights on maintaining focus, cutting off email, and the pros and cons of AI. Discover how algorithms shape our choices online and how we can prioritize well-being in a digital world.

Today’s guest is Mark Divine, an entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist and one of the world’s top leadership and coaching experts. Mark joined us today to talk about his book, ‘The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed.’After a successful 20 year career as a Navy SEAL and SEAL Commander, Mark was hired by the Navy to create a nationwide coaching and leadership program for the SEALs.Mark is the founder and leader of several highly successful enterprises, including SEALFIT (physical and mental training), Unbeatable Mind, LLC (executive mastery development), NavySEALs.com, and USCrossFitMark shares his journey from recognizing the deeper aspects of yoga beyond physical practice to becoming a Navy SEAL and ultimately, a warrior teacher and scholar. He dives into principles such as attention control, concentration, and the power of mindful awareness, providing valuable insights on how these practices can transform one's life. Mark also discusses his unique integrated movement practice and the impact it has had on Navy SEALs and other special operators. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom and practical tools for personal growth on this episode of The Growth Guide.[06.05] Mark’s story – Starting the conversation, Mark shares the journey he took to find who he is.[10.35] The direct method – We talk about how your ideas and feelings will always have control over you unless you learn to separate yourself from them. [19.19] Unbeatable mind – A holistic system for optimizing and evolving yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, intuitively, and spiritually.[25.55] Box breathing – Mark defines box breathing, the reasons we need to box breathe, and the benefits we get from it. [30.16] Concentration practice – We talk about the importance of concentration practice for productivity.[36.40] Beyond the offense – Mark walks us through the offensive and defensive mindsets.[43.23] Decisive actions - Doubt is eliminated through action alone.[48.05] Embrace the suck – The power of doing hard things to achieve what your heart desires. Connect with Mark:LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/markdivine/ Website - markdivine.com/ Instagram - instagram.com/realmarkdivine/ YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UC2UsDsqUL6PpKcdNKk-XO1g Twitter - twitter.com/SEALFIT Book by MarkThe Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed

This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Dr. Gladys McGarey, one of the rarest guests we’ve had on our show. She is a 102-year-old still-consulting doctor and the mother of holistic medicine. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association. She started her medical career before it was allowed for women to have bank accounts. Nevertheless, she has overcome numerous obstacles and is considered a pioneer in a new approach to disease and health that has, over the past sixty years, revolutionized how people throughout the world view health care and self-care. Gladys joined us today to talk about her book ‘The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age’, which reveals her powerful and life-changing secrets for how to live with joy, vitality, and purpose at any age.Gladys shares her remarkable journey and the unconventional approach she has taken towards healing and growth. From removing foreign objects from an elephant's foot to challenging the norms of Western medicine, Gladys has always been guided by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Join us as we dive into the power of inner healing, the importance of curiosity and learning, and the profound impact that small acts of kindness can have on our lives and the lives of others. Get ready for an episode that will inspire and challenge your perspectives on personal growth and the limitless possibilities that come with it. [08.23] Finding purpose – Starting the conversation, Dr. Gladys briefs us on how she found her purpose in life along with the ways to find it ourselves. [13.12] Healing process – The healing process is not a single thing or a single idea. Your pain doesn’t have to define who you are.[19.47] Keeping the curiosity – Dr. Gladys explains the five Ls in regard to maintaining curiosity in our 50s and 60s. [27.00] Love yourself – If you want to love others, you have to love yourself first. Self-love is the first step in giving love.[33.09] Listening – We talk about the importance of listening to what your child says.[39.26] Dominion vs. dominance – Dr. Gladys explains what happens when people mix dominion with dominance. [45.16] Boundaries – We talk about the importance of respecting other people’s boundaries.[51.10] Are you a quitter? – You are going to be in many situations where you feel hopeless. But you have to remind yourself that you are not a quitter.ResourcesConnect with Dr. GladysTwitter - twitter.com/DrGladysMcGarey Website - gladysmcgarey.com/ Instagram - instagram.com/begladmd/ Book by Gladys McGarey M.D.The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Ageamazon.com/Well-Lived-Life-102-Year-Old-Doctors-Happiness/dp/1668014483 

Christopher Chabris is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union University and Harvard University. His research focuses on decision-making, attention, intelligence and behavior genetics. Christopher received his Ph.D. in Psychology and A.B. in computer science from Harvard University. He joined us today to talk about the book he co-authored, Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.Join us as we dissect the complexities of belief, deception, and human psychology. [10.08] Willing suspension of disbelief – Christopher defines willing suspension of disbelief and how the position of belief can get us into trouble. [14.12] The illusory truth – We dive into how we mistakenly attribute qualities such as credibility, truth, and trustworthiness to things like familiarity and recognition.[24.12] Using AI – Artificial intelligence and its current usage. [32.27] Survivorship bias – Christopher explains what survivorship bias is with some examples.[38.18] Opinions - Opinions come a lot easier than justifications. We talk about the famous saying, ‘The work required to have an opinion.’[48.10] Predictions – We dive into predictions, outcomes, and the effect predictions have on people.[51.27] Consistency – Consistency and what happens when it’s impossible.[01.07.25] Dealing with scams – Christopher shares how to identify if you are working with a scam and how to stay safe from them.ResourcesConnect with ChristopherLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/christopherchabris/ Twitter - twitter.com/cfchabris Website - chabris.com/Book by Christopher Chabris Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about ItBook by Duncan J. WattsEverything Is Obvious: How Common Sense Fails UsBook by Michael ShermerConspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational

In today’s conversation, we are joined by Mitchell Greene, a licensed clinical and sport psychologist, and owner of Greenepsych Clinical & Sport Psychology, a boutique private practice located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Dr. Greene works primarily with athletes pursuing high performance goals, or coaches and athletic departments looking to educate their student-athletes on mental health and/or performance enhancement strategies.Mitchell joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Courage over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game.’Mind chatter is when we have conversations with ourselves that are full of doubt, second-guessing, and negative thinking. It typically shows up when the uncertainty and the stakes feel enormous. For athletes, it can occur in a big tournament. The first step in recovering from mind chatter is to expect it to show up. Understanding the context in which it shows up is important because that means you're aware it’s completely normal and you can control it.Get ready to explore the concept of "chatter" and how to handle it, as Mitchell shares insights from their book and provides practical tips for athletes, coaches, and anyone facing high-stakes situations. [05.40] Mind chatter – Mind chatter is the negative, doubtful thinking or conversations we have with ourselves. [13.14] Fear - Fear may have been the way you presented yourself to the world when you were a child, but it doesn't have to define who you are now.[20.02] Falling behind – Mitchell explains why the obsession with doing everything for the fear of falling behind is unhealthy. [25.22] Social media – The impact social media has on athletes, in Mitchell’s opinion. [34.33] Thoughts – We are constantly having positive and negative thoughts about us. But we have to remember that we are so much bigger than those thoughts.[40.01] Monkey mind – We talk about the importance of learning to deal with the feeling of lacking control of one’s thoughts.[44.04] Results and action – Mitchell explains the difference between a results-oriented goal and an action goal. [48.50] Courage over confidence - One's ability to exhibit courage may be compromised when confronted with feelings of doubt and fear, which create favorable conditions for the manifestation of acts of bravery.ResourcesConnect with MitchellLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mitchell-greene-ph-d-8571aa14/ Instagram - instagram.com/greenepsych/ Twitter - twitter.com/sportpsych Website - greenepsych.com/about/ Book by Mitchell GreeneCourage over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Gameamazon.com/Courage-over-Confidence-Managing-Chatter/dp/B0BYC2NQVT Book by W. Timothy GallweyThe Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performanceamazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314/ Book by Phil KnightShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nikeamazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910/ 

This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Mike Rucker. Mike is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He joined us today to talk about his best-selling book, ‘The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.’In this episode, Mike dives into the topic of finding joy and fulfillment in life by breaking free from the constant busyness trap. We discuss how the pandemic has allowed many of us to reflect on our goals and priorities, challenging the notion of a meritocracy and redefining what success truly means. Mike shares insights into the impact of social media on self-perception, the importance of setting achievable goals, and the significance of autonomy over our time. Tune into this episode to explore strategies for creating balance, embracing fun, and curating meaningful memories to live a more fulfilling and joyful life. [06.54] Social behaviors – Social behavior is a complex concept because, when it comes to times like COVID-19, people have difficulty coping without their rhythms and routines. [12.43] Different approaches – When you are trapped in a certain way, you have to try an approach that you are comfortable with, not what other people are comfortable with.[20.17] Happiness trap – Mike explains the difference between anticipatory pleasure and consummatory pleasure.[30.54] Sacrifice – There’s a certain level of sacrifice you have to make when you dream big. Not everyone has the ability to do that. [37.15] Achieving goals – We talk about making the process of achieving goals enjoyable rather than the outcome enjoyable. [44.00] The trick – Mike explains how anything that will alleviate boredom, traumatic pain, or discomfort could sometimes trick us into thinking we are enjoying it.[50.00] Time - If you don't have any autonomy over how you spend your time, it creates the problem of feeling trapped. [01.00.48] SAVOR system – Story editing, activity bundling, variable hedonics, options, and reminiscing.[01.07.47] Reminiscing – We talk about the importance of remembering pleasant things we’ve had in the past. [01.18.50] Choose Your Own Adventure – When you’ve reached the foundation of what makes you happy, you don’t need to fill your time with unnecessary goals.ResourcesConnect with MikeLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/ Instagram - instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ Twitter - twitter.com/performbetter Facebook - web.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd/ Website - michaelrucker.com/ Book by Mike Rucker PhDThe Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your LifeBook by Yuval Noah HarariSapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of HumankindBook by Bessel van der Kolk M.DThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Kevin Kelly, senior maverick at Wired and author of 'Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier,' shares insights on the power of enthusiasm, respecting differing ideas, the importance of deliberate rest, and the value of asking engaging questions. He also discusses the need for change in a fast-paced world and the importance of learning through trial and error. Join Kevin Kelly on The Growth Guide for thought-provoking discussions on personal growth and self-improvement.

Paul Millerd, a solopreneur and author, joins the podcast to discuss his book 'The Pathless Path' and the need to question the default path in life. They explore topics such as the transition to the digital economy, the impact of work on living, embracing an abundance mindset, and the challenges of change and trust.