
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books
The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!
Each week, we interview one of the world's top authors and help you discover new books, new mentors and new resources that you can use to achieve more and live better. The right book at the right time will change your life.
Nicholas Hutchison, the host of Life-Changing Books, is a founder of BookThinkers and has used these books to improve his life in every way imaginable. Behind the podcast, our team at BookThinkers is dedicated to building educational tools and social communities that you can use to fulfill your potential.
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Latest episodes

Dec 10, 2020 • 38min
35. Dr. John Jaquish: Author of Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Dr. John Jaquish.
John began his experience in life sciences after being told by his Mother that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis. John, in an effort to help his mother, created a device that has since been placed in over 300 clinics worldwide. Osteogenic loading has now helped over 30,000 individuals with their bone health. Dr. Jaquish is currently advancing osteogenic loading research and speaking worldwide about its implications, as well as developing other biotechnology devices and products that will aid in the advanced health and wellbeing of people all around the world.
Our conversation today is all about his book, Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time: So Is Cardio, and There's a Better Way to Have the Body You Want! This podcast was recorded a few weeks ago and since it’s recording, I have officially quit the gym and I am using his X3 Bar product. I am loving it. You can stay updated on my progress through IG.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Dr. John Jaquish.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Dec 3, 2020 • 43min
34. Jen Sincero: Author of Badass Habits
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Jen Sincero.
Jen Sincero is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, success coach and motivational cattle prod who’s helped countless people transform their personal and professional lives via her products, speaking engagements, newsletters, seminars and books. Her #1 New York Times bestseller, You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (2013), has sold over three million copies, is available in over 35 languages, continues to grow in popularity around the globe and has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 4 years and counting. Her follow-up books are written with the same signature sass, down-to-earth humor and blunt practicality that made Jen a celebrated voice in the world of self development.
Our conversation today is all about her brand-new book, Badass Habits. This book breaks down habit busting and building into a powerful 21-day process; offers a new perspective on how to train our brains to become our best selves; arms us with crucial boundary setting skills and shares enlightening interviews with people who have successfully strengthened their discipline backbones!
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Jen Sincero.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Nov 26, 2020 • 45min
33. Hal Elrod: Author of The Miracle Equation
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Hal Elrod.
Hal is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. As one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence and author of one of the highest rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in 70+ countries—he is doing exactly that.
Our first podcast conversation was all about the book I just mentioned, The Miracle Morning. This second conversation is about a more recent book, The Miracle Equation. We discuss everything from goal setting to Hal’s new movie, The Miracle Morning Movie. This was an in-person podcast so if you’d prefer to watch the video, just search BookThinkers on YouTube and you can find it.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Hal Elrod.
The Miracle Morning Movie: https://miraclemorning.com/movie/.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Nov 20, 2020 • 1h 1min
32. Chris Jarvis: Author of Giraffe Money
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Chris Jarvis.
Chris helps entrepreneurs and families discover unique paths to unconventional success. He has written sixteen books, including the bestseller, 6 Secrets to Leveraging Success. Chris is a financial advisor for high net worth clients, a marketing and sales guru, and the VP of Strategic Partnerships for the Canfield Training Group.
Our conversation today is all about Chris’s new book, Giraffe Money: See Better Paths to Elevated Wealth. Chris was gracious enough to host the BookThinkers Team at his beautiful home outside of Dallas for a fun afternoon of coaching and podcasting.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Chris Jarvis.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Nov 13, 2020 • 52min
31. Jay Papasan: Author of The ONE Thing
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Jay Papasan.
Jay is a bestselling author, an executive at Keller Williams Realty which is the largest real estate franchise in the world, and a co-owner of KellerINK, Keller Capital, and Papasan Properties Group. One of the books he worked on with Gary Keller, The ONE Thing, has sold more than 2.4 million copies and appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list.
Our conversation today is all about The ONE Thing. The message of The ONE Thing has resonated around the world and it definitely resonates with me. Prior to posting this episode, Ryan and I were also able to meet up with Jay for a coffee. What a valuable experience! Shoutout Summer Moon Coffee!
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Jay Papasan.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Nov 5, 2020 • 58min
30. Rolf Potts: Author of Vagabonding
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Rolf Potts.
Rolf has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, the Travel Channel and much more. His adventures have taken him across six continents, and include piloting a fishing boat 900 miles down the Mekong River, hitchhiking across Eastern Europe, traversing Israel on foot, bicycling across Burma, driving a Land Rover across South America, and traveling around the world for six weeks with no luggage or bags of any kind.
Our conversation today is all about one of my Top 5 Favorite Books of all-time, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Rolf Potts.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Oct 29, 2020 • 40min
29. Jairek Robbins: Author of Live It!
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Jairek Robbins.
Jairek is a bestselling author, a decorated performance coach and lifestyle entrepreneur, a sought after speaker and the founder of Performance Coach University. For those of you wondering, he is the son of Tony Robbins, but I think you will find that he offers his own unique perspective on living with purpose.
Our conversation today is all about Jairek’s book, Live It!: Achieving Success by Living with Purpose. Throughout the interview, you’ll see that Jairek is all about a philosophy called Learn It, Live It, Give It. Learn what it takes to be successful. Live it fully in your own life. Then, give to others to help them do the same.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Jairek Robbins.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Oct 22, 2020 • 24min
28. Peter Mallouk: Author of The Path
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Peter Mallouk.
Peter is the President of Creative Planning which is a company that provides comprehensive wealth management services. These offerings include investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting and much more. Creative Planning manages an astounding $50 billion in assets as of July 2020 for clients in all 50 U.S. states and abroad.
Our conversation today is all about Peter’s new book, The Path. The subtitle is: Accelerating Your Journey to Financial Freedom. This book is a great combination of self-mastery (written primarily by Tony Robbins) and financial-mastery (written by Peter). Our conversation today touches on all of the topics mentioned above and it left me feeling very optimistic about our collective financial future.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Peter Mallouk.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Oct 15, 2020 • 53min
27. Robert Rosenberg: 35-Year CEO of Dunkin' Donuts
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Robert Rosenberg.
Robert is an American businessman, professor, and author. He was the CEO of Dunkin' Donuts for thirty-five years from 1963 to 1998 and also served on the board of directors of Sonic Corp and Domino's Pizza. He was born and raised in the same area as me, Boston, MA, and has a degree from Harvard University.
Our conversation today is all about Robert’s new book, Around the Corner to Around the World. The subtitle is: A Dozen Lessons I Learned Running Dunkin’ Donuts. We talked about everything from the early days of running Dunks to some of his favorite leadership lessons.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Robert Rosenberg.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Oct 8, 2020 • 34min
26. Adrienne Bankert: Author of Your Hidden Superpower
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview author Adrienne Bankert.
Adrienne is a national news correspondent with ABC News who has won two Emmys for her work as an interviewer, reporter, and weekend entertainment anchor on Good Morning America. She will tell you that the genuine warmth and relatability she exhibits in her interviews comes from the habit of practicing connection and kindness.
Our conversation today is all about Adrienne’s new book, Your Hidden Superpower. This book is a game-changer in business, the door opener to fulfillment and the key to authenticity and confidence. I learned SO much during this conversation and I know you will too.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with Adrienne Bankert.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial.
The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!