Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Josh Peck, an actor, comedian, author, and YouTuber, best known for his role in Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh, opens up about the complexities of fame and self-acceptance. He shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles, including body image issues and the pressures of public expectations. The conversation dives deep into redefining masculinity, the importance of mentorship, and embracing authenticity in the spotlight. Josh emphasizes finding bright spots in life’s scary moments, showcasing the transformative power of vulnerability and community.

In this captivating conversation, Greg Olsen, a former NFL tight end turned FOX Sports broadcaster, shares his insights on youth sports and parenting. He reflects on his own upbringing, shaped by his father's coaching, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and resilience. Greg discusses how personal crises, including his child’s health challenges, revealed the need for strong family connections. He advocates for authentic communication in youth sports to foster both excellence and emotional well-being, while also highlighting community engagement through his foundation.

Tara Lipinski, an internationally acclaimed figure skater and the youngest gold medalist in Winter Olympic history, shares her journey from a teenage champion to a respected commentator. She discusses the emotional complexities of perfectionism and the pressures young athletes face. Tara emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-understanding in high-stakes competition. She reflects on the transformative experience of navigating her identity post-skating, revealing how her experiences shaped her resilience and moral compass in both sports and life.

In this enlightening conversation, bestselling author Daniel Pink, known for works like 'Drive' and 'When', reveals the transformative power of regret. He discusses how embracing regret can enhance personal growth and resilience, proposing that our past choices serve as valuable lessons. Pink also navigates the profound impact of upbringing on life paths, emphasizing the interplay between belief, agency, and regret. With insights into reframing emotions, he invites listeners to rethink their approach to both negative and positive feelings, fostering deeper connections.

Ulrich Dempfle, CEO & Co-Founder of CAROL, revolutionizes fitness with his AI-powered exercise bike. He discusses the groundbreaking concept of reduced exertion high-intensity training (REHIT), transforming lab-based workouts into effective home exercises. With insights from his engineering background, he shares the resilience and innovation required to develop a fitness revolution. The conversation also covers the benefits of high-intensity workouts, maximizing health with minimal time, and the fascinating new 'octane score' fitness metric.

In this conversation, Susan Cain, the acclaimed author of "Quiet" and "Bittersweet," delves into the richness of human emotion. She explores the significance of embracing both sorrow and joy, advocating for a bittersweet perspective that fosters creativity and deep connections. Susan shares personal anecdotes about longing and identity, highlighting the struggle between societal expectations and authentic self-expression. Listeners gain insight into how acknowledging introversion and melancholy can lead to profound fulfillment and meaningful relationships.

Dr. Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor specializing in resilient organizations, shares profound insights on the interplay between purpose and profit. He emphasizes the necessity of a clear purpose in driving collaboration and strategic decision-making. Gulati reflects on how personal heritage can shape organizational objectives, while critiquing 'purpose posturing' in corporate missions. With compelling stories and practical advice, he illustrates how aligning individual values with organizational goals can inspire transformative leadership and foster sustainable success.

Jay Glazer, NFL insider and co-founder of the Unbreakable Performance Center, shares his compelling journey through anxiety and depression. He highlights the necessity of understanding panic attacks and the power of vulnerability in addressing mental health challenges. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, especially for combat veterans and former athletes, through his organization MVP. Glazer also encourages proactive mental fitness strategies and authentic relationships to nurture resilience and personal growth.

This week’s conversation is with Dr. Laura Stokes-Greene, one of the best equine sports medicine doctors in the world.Laura is also an avid entrepreneur, focusing on the intersection of medicine, technology, and creativity. She’s utilizing cutting edge biotech to help competing jumper and dressage horses maximize their performance.  Creating innovative therapeutic programs to optimize strength and mobility, Laura emphasizes regenerative medicine with bio-logics such as PRP and stem cells.  An active lecturer and veterinary mentor, she enjoys educating about the human-animal connection and drawing parallels between horses and ourselves.  So that’s why I wanted to have Laura on the podcast - to better understand the human-animal connection and dive deeper into her innovative medical practices that are relevant for humans as well._________________Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more powerful conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and meaning: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine! https://www.findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s conversation is with Conrad Anker, an absolute legend who has been pushing the limits of mountaineering for the last 30 years, evolving into one of America’s best alpinists. At age 56, Conrad’s resume continues to grow, having notched the long-awaited first ascent of the Meru Shark’s Fin in India with partners Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk in 2011, which led to the Sundance-winning documentary, Meru. Conrad has climbed Everest three times, including a 2012 trip with National Geographic to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent of the mountain. Though true alpine routes have been his forte, his résumé also includes big wall first ascents on El Capitan and first free ascents in Zion National Park. In 1997 alone, he completed first ascents in Antarctica, Pakistan’s Karakorum and on Yosemite’s El Capitan.So Conrad operates in high consequence environments, places where the luxury of a mistake is often not afforded. Like so many explorers of nature and human nature, he doesn’t consider himself a risk-taker, but someone who works in high risk environments. It’s a forcing function, like none other than I know – to get to the truth and the purity of thought and action. It forces best judgment, and the rewards and consequences of such. And because of that, he’s come to have a deep relationship with life - with people and mother nature – his experience, with experience.I hope that for all of us – to know oneself, others, to know mother nature – and to have a meaningful relationship with experience. To be able to work well with feelings, emotions, thoughts and the unfolding world outside of you.  Mark his movie right now - you’ll definitely want to watch it – it’s called “Torn” (available on Disney+)._________________Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more powerful conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and meaning: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine! https://www.findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.