Today’s guest is Mary Shenouda. Mary is a highly sought-after performance chef and specialist. Her clients include both professional athletes and Hollywood entertainers. Mary works with a team of nutritionists, doctors, physical therapists, and performance technologies to help identify and curate the specific nutritional needs for her diverse roster of high-performing clients.  Shenouda is also the creator and founder of Phat Fudge, a high-performance food line of her own formulation. In our discussion, Mary shares the four super foods that she believes can improve your overall health. We also discuss meal prepping, mental health and so much more.   What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:24 “One person's superfood can be another person's kryptonite.”  03:46 Superfood #1: Black Cumin Seed 08:02 Which setback has helped her the most? 12:26 Why discipline is important when facing adversity 14:58 How did her childhood inspire her passion for cooking? 18:31 Meal prep tips & how to get your food to taste better 22:38 Superfood #2: Bone Broth 25:34 Superfood #3: Mushrooms 28:08 Mary’s “team” approach for helping her clients 31:55 When is it time to get labs done? 34:40 Supplements can’t fix an unhealthy lifestyle 38:15 Building trust with her athletes 40:09 What do her high performing clients have in common? 43:23 Mary’s battle with depression 49:33 Superfood #4: Liver 53:17 Phat Fudge  Episode Resources:   Connect with Mary   Instagram Website Liver Recipe Phat Fudge   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Zach Bitter. Zach is a professional endurance athlete, coach, and host of Human Performance Outliers Podcast. He has broken multiple World and American Records, won four National Championships, and competed for Team USA three times at the World 100km Championships.Today, I take the convo down a different path and dive deep into the mindset of. And he reveals some of his top tips that you can apply to most anything in life. You often hear life compared to running a race, and after this conversation you will understand why.  We talk about discipline, perseverance, failure, dealing with negative thoughts, setting and achieving goals, and much more.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:30 How to destroy negative thoughts 05:15 Transforming limiting beliefs into something positive 07:04 Dealing with failure 09:04 How does he gauge success (even when he doesn’t win) 11:29 How to embrace the process 13:57 Staying focused during a 100 mile race 17:24 Why losing races (or in life) leads to personal growth 19:56 How has running helped his personal life 26:11 What does he do when he feels intimidated? 28:27 What made him want to run 100 miles? 32:20 How does he know when to push through pain? 35:49 Zach’s unexpected setback 41:23 Has he ever felt unprepared? 44:31 What’s next for Zach? 47:48 Do running shoes make a difference?   Episode Resources:   Connect with Zach   Instagram Website Podcast   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   DISCLAIMER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Brooke Burke. Brooke is a television host, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, fitness educator, philanthropist, podcaster and women’s health advocate who has been thriving in Hollywood for decades. The title that she holds dearest is being a Mom. Brooke has held numerous successful network television jobs and high-profile brand partnerships. In 2008, Brooke became the champion of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) season 7 which she later parlayed into a co-hosting job that she would hold for eight seasons. Brooke remains one of social media’s “moms to follow” with nearly 4 million dedicated followers. This conversation is about it all. We talk about divorce, healing, fitness, parenting, mom guilt, having faith when life seems hard and more.   What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:26 Why having kids made Brooke more successful 04:19 What does she think of “mom guilt”? 06:41 Helping her kids thrive during adversity 08:30 Have her kids been impacted by what she’s gone through? 11:22 What does she do when life is chaotic? 13:17 Healing from divorce (twice) 16:38 Rebuilding self worth after second divorce 20:39 Breaking free from unhealthy patterns 23:06 Dealing with uncomfortable thoughts 24:54 Body image & external validation 35:01 What does her wellness routine look like? 37:35 How to teach your kids to eat healthy 44:00 Why comparing yourself to others can be beneficial 47:14 What’s next for Brooke?   Connect with Brooke   Instagram Website   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Bret Johnson. Bret began his career as a Quarterback at UCLA and Michigan State University, and later finished his career in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts and a quick stint with the Atlanta Falcons.Now, he continues to apply his love for coaching to his clients and staff. Bret (the other half of Team Johnson and SmartLife Inc.) has built several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies with his wife Chalene, and has taught countless others how to do the same. But, there’s another side of the story you may not be familiar with. Bret had a crippling gambling addiction years ago that went untold for some time. When it was all said and done Bret (and Chalene) had accumulated $500k in debt due to Bret’s addiction. After hitting rock bottom, Bret transformed his life, paid off the debt and the rest is history.  He is here to tell you the complete story from start to finish and more.    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:16 How did Bret’s gambling addiction start? 05:04 Why the NFL wouldn’t have stopped his addiction 07:18 A day in the life of a gambling addict 10:22 Chalene catches Bret 13:27 Bret’s “all or nothing” mentality 16:06 3 ways to deal with an addict that you love 17:45 Paying off $500k in debt 22:03 Rebuilding trust with Chalene 24:35 Having a healthy “money mindset” 27:00 How to take a cheap family vacation while paying off debt 29:11 Bret’s process for building wealth 32:21 He spends his money on THESE two things 34:24 How therapy has helped their kids 37:55 Bret’s love for fitness 41:20 Why schools should teach financial literacy  47:10 The importance of having financial goals early on 50:13 What does Bret teach in his course? Episode Resources:   Connect with Bret   Instagram   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   ***Disclaimer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Christopher M. Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For more than two decades, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education at Harvard, McLean Hospital, and nationally. He spent more than fifteen years conducting neuroscience research in the areas of substance use and sleep disorders. Most recently, he has developed the first comprehensive theory of what causes mental illness, integrating biological, psychological, and social research into one unifying theory—the brain energy theory of mental illness. Today on the podcast we discuss Dr. Palmer’s revolutionary new approach to understanding and treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and more.    What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Difference between a mental state and a mental disorder 06:27 Dealing with mild depression or burnout 09:19 What causes mental illness? 12:41 The relationship between metabolism and mental health 18:04 Treating mild anxiety or depression 21:57 Is there a correlation between obesity and mental health? 24:27 Why do certain people gain weight and others don’t? 27:49 Optimizing serotonin and dopamine 32:15 Is the ketogenic diet a “fad diet”? 34:53 Following a ketogenic diet while also paying attention to overall health 37:40 How metabolic health impacts your nervous system 43:14 Simple steps you can take to improve your mental health 49:08 How do we solve the mental health epidemic?   Connect with Dr. Chris Palmer   Instagram Twitter Website  Brain Energy   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter         ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is Amy Porterfield. Amy is an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business. During her corporate days, Amy worked with mega-brands like Harley-Davidson, as well as Peak Performance Coach Tony Robbins. Through her best-selling courses and top-ranked marketing podcast Online Marketing Made Easy, Amy has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs. Amy's action-by-action teaching style provides aspiring business owners with the tools they need to bypass the overwhelm and build a business they love. But, today we are going to get a bit personal with Amy and discuss parts of her journey that you may not be familiar with. Amy gets vulnerable and we dive deep into her personal story, things that she is embarrassed to admit and different forms of adversity that she has faced and overcome. This is a conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed and think you will too. What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 01:57 Do THESE three things to build your self worth 05:21 When was last time Amy questioned her self worth? 08:25 Dealing with comparison 12:43 Why Amy avoided posting on TikTok 16:00 How her childhood impacted her marriage 18:19 Amy goes off the grid to heal from trauma 20:34 How to make the most out of investing in “self help” 23:55 Overcoming imposter syndrome 27:45 Using milestones to achieve big goals 29:23 Why taking big chances create blessings 32:25 Advice for people making a transition  34:45 Amy was forced to rediscover herself after a business breakup 37:23 Who are Amy’s closest friends in the self help space? 39:10 How to start a side hustle 45:52 How to build an email list & connect with your audience         Episode resources:   Follow Amy:   Instagram YouTube Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Frank Rich. Frank is a former bodybuilder, entrepreneur, men's health coach, and host of The Super Human Life podcast. After living with and battling porn addiction, depression, and anxiety for almost 20 years, he is now on a mission to help men who are suffering with many of the same issues take back control of their lives through the power of faith and fitness. Frank has helped thousands of men transform their physiques through his online coaching platform. He is also the founder and CEO of Rebuilt Recovery, a company based on a growth centric holistic approach to addiction recovery. Rebuilt Recovery provides fitness training for men going through recovery as well as one-to-one coaching for men aiming to break free from porn addiction.    Let’s face it there are a lot of people that struggle with porn addiction. Many are open about it and many suffer in silence. Be sure to listen closely to this episode as Frank shares his incredible story of overcoming porn addiction from start to finish as well as some steps someone can take to break free from porn addiction, rewire their brain and live their best life! What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:58 What steps can someone take if they are addicted to porn? 05:55 Frank discovers porn  08:25 Living a double life 11:19 Breaking free from a 20 year porn addiction  14:32 What helped him during early recovery? 17:22 Negative consequences from his addiction 19:36 How does someone know if they are addicted to porn? 23:51 Changing your identity to recover from addiction 27:09 Overcoming shame and judgment  29:23 What do most men need to keep them away from porn? 33:07 Frank’s thoughts on the “victim mentality” 36:36 Does Frank struggle with intimacy? 40:31 How does he handle attention from women? 44:11 Why is porn addiction so common? 48:28 Can porn be watched in moderation?       Episode resources:   Get Frank's Free eBook:   7 Steps To Living Life Without Porn   Follow Frank:   Instagram YouTube Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   DISCLAIMER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jillian Turecki. Jillian is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. She is also the host of the popular podcast, “Jillian on Love.”   We talk about why it’s important to reflect on past relationship patterns and how to communicate them effectively to a potential partner. We dive deep into how to find love and how to attract, build and maintain a healthy relationship. We also get into the four questions you MUST ask yourself before exiting a relationship, how to heal from a breakup and more.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:12 Why it’s important to identify past relationship patterns 03:55 How to “level up” your relationships  06:31 When healing becomes unhealthy 12:19 Bringing up your past when dating 14:53 The difference between chemistry and connection 17:38 How to separate your head from your heart 19:50 Practicing self trust and rebuilding self esteem 23:13 Learning to “co-regulate” in a relationship 27:09 Why it’s hard to know if a relationship is unhealthy 29:22 How to have difficult conversations with your partner  32:25 4 questions to ask yourself before leaving a relationship 35:25 What to do after a breakup 39:05 How to tell if someone is interested in dating you 41:39 Jillian’s thoughts on chivalry 43:25 How to avoid “losing yourself” in a relationship 45:42 If you wanna be in a relationship, it's not about you anymore 49:06 Communicating your needs to your partner 50:25 How to not get stuck in something that’s “casual”          Episode resources:   Follow Jillian:   Instagram Website Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Alan Aragon. Alan is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. His notable clients include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete Sampras. Alan writes a monthly research review (AARR) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information. Alan’s work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN). He also is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optima l Physique, Performance & Health.   Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   InsideTracker: Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking datato identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/doug   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:54 Why Alan is sober (and challenges he faced) 11:50 Abstaining from alcohol has helped him professionally 13:50 Understanding people’s emotional attachments 16:38 Why is our society so unhealthy? (and who’s responsible) 20:05 Biggest nutrition myths 24:49 How to effectively lose weight 29:02 Non-negotiables when it comes to fat loss 32:37 How to figure out how many calories you should be eating  37:24 What is NEAT? (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) 39:49 Many people miscalculate how much they are eating 45:54 Best way(s) to track your food 53:29 How to adjust your calories after you’ve lost some weight 57:33 Why do people respect Alan so much           Episode resources:   Follow Alan:    Instagram  Website  Research Review  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is Mark Samuel. Mark is a serial entrepreneur. He’s a father and also a health and fitness enthusiast with over 17 years of start-up experience. Hes currently the founder and CEO of IWON Organics, a plant-based food company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks and cereal made from plant proteins like peas, beans and brown rice - our mission is to help others with their health and nutrition journey. IWON (I'm Winning on Nutrition) is focused on promoting healthy snacking and successful, long-term eating habits based on the principles of balanced nutritional profiles, made up of healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates. IWON's snacks can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger's, Wegmans, Sprouts, Whole Foods (SoPac and NorCal regions), Vitamin Shoppe, Safeway, Ralphs, Brookshire’s, and online at iwonorganics.com, Amazon and Thrive Market.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG  and use code DOUG for 20% off any item.     What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 3:08 Why Mark is lucky to be alive 5:17 How has his accident changed his relationship with exercise? 7:20 Managing the mental demons 12:35 Transform your relationship with failure 15:34 Lessons learned from building a successful health food business 18:43 Why Mark doesn’t consume his own products 21:54 How to know if a protein bar/health snack is actually “healthy” 25:17 Raising kids while having a “type A” personality  27:15 Does he only hire people that are as driven as him? 29:18 Passion does NOT equal success 35:23 Consider THESE three things before starting a business 38:37 Dealing with uncertainty in a highly competitive business 41:02 Lessons Mark is teaching his kids 43:25 How did losing his Dad when he was young impact him? 45:50 Mark doesn’t believe in THIS common self-help “saying” 47:57 What is Mark currently working on? (personally and professionally)               Episode resources:   Follow Mark:    Linkedin  Website  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices