The BetterLife Podcast

Jefferson Bethke is a best-selling author, poet, speaker, and content creator best known for his viral video, ‘Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus’, which has amassed tens of millions of views.Jefferson also operates Primal Path, a discipleship program for fathers and sons; and Family Teams, an online platform that "equips families to live as a multigenerational team on a mission."He and his wife Alyssa are raising their two daughters and son on Maui.In this episode, Jefferson traces his journey from rebellious teen arrested for theft; to viral content creator, business owner, and family man – and shares his thoughts on self-development, faith, marriage, and parenthood.Jefferson also speaks about:-His experience growing up in poverty, relying on food stamps and Section 8 housing-How his life took a positive turn when he encountered the power of Jesus' resurrection-The viral video he made about Jesus being greater than religion-How he turned his newfound fame into a successful career running various projects and businesses-How buying an existing business and partnering with someone who has complementary skills can lead to explosive growth-The importance of ritual in our lives and the concept of Sabbath as a day of rest and enjoyment-How the Western view of time as a straight line towards the future produces anxiety and pressure-The lost art of coming-of-age initiation ceremonies in Western culture-Creating a mission statement for your family and assigning a special role to each family member-How the stories we believe and tell ourselves shape our reality-The importance of creating intentional and memorable moments as the leader of your family-How men are silently suffering in society and what he's doing to lift them up-The importance of reintroducing "play" into your everyday lifeJefferson’s charitable cause:Forming Men: “A place for men. To heal. To be refreshed. To be encouraged. And to learn ways to exist in this world that are healthy and holy." The organization offers conferences, retreats, and a 6 month discipleship.Books mentioned in this episode:The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Dan CoyleHold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor MatéHow God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels by N.T. WrightConnect with Jefferson on socials:Instagramwww.familyteams.comwww.primalpath.cowww.jeffandalyssa.com

AJ Osborne is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and investor with more than $300 million in self-storage assets. He's also a husband and father of four and hosts the 'Self Storage Income' podcast.In this episode, AJ opens up about his childhood and how traditional school just didn't work for him – an experience that inspired he and his wife to start a school for kids who don't fit into the box.AJ also discusses his battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome, which left him suddenly and unexpectedly paralyzed and near death... and how getting a second chance at life drives him to do BIG things in business and life.AJ also speaks about:-His advice for parents who can’t homeschool or put their children in private school-The need to teach your kids that it’s okay to say no to authority and to reinforce your beliefs-How he and his wife talk to their kids about sex and pornography-How to help your kids feel comfortable speaking to you about difficult subjects-His past career as a medical insurance salesman and the massive fluctuations in income he experienced-His transition into self-storage-How he suddenly became a quadriplegic after getting diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome-Being fired from his job while on life support-His slow recovery, and the small milestones he celebrated when he started getting his movement back-The current state of his body and the lasting effects of his illness-How he started 3 multi-million dollar companies out of his wheelchair and how he gets purpose and meaning from his work-The mindset and attitude that helps him get through the day-to-day-What he would do if he lost all of his wealth tomorrow and had to start all over again-How he built a massive machine of self-storage businesses that support one another-What his leadership style is and the legacy that he wants to leave behindAJ’s charitable cause:Chair the Hope, which provides wheelchairs to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them – including in developing countries across the worldBooks mentioned in this episode:The Warren Buffett Way by Robert HagstromRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiPrinciples for Dealing with The Changing World Order by Ray DalioConnect with AJ on socials:www.selfstorageincome.comwww.cedarcreekcapital.comwww.instagram.com/ajosbornehttps://www.selfstorageincome.com/podcasthttps://www.thecrecircle.com/

Jay and Wendy Papasan are a real estate, business, and leadership power couple from Austin, Texas. Jay co-authored the #1 best-seller ‘The One Thing’ and serves as Vice President at Keller Williams International. Wendy runs the Papasan Properties Group, a top 1% real estate agency, and hosts the ‘Empire Building Podcast.'In this episode, Jay and Wendy share how they dove head first into investing after realizing at age 30 that their net worth was just $2,000; how they've developed as leaders, spouses, and parents; how they set goals; and what they've learned from working 1:1 with top performers like Gary Keller.Jay and Wendy also talk about:-Their backpacking adventures after getting married-Investing aggressively, even on a modest income-What “financial freedom” means to them-The benefits of being a “time billionaire”-Their definition of happiness-"Work-life balancing" and the seasonality of life-How Gary Keller entered their lives-Brandon’s best marketing advice-How to start tracking your net worth-The sweat equity they put into their properties in the beginning-Avoiding lifestyle creep-Giving away money (to your kids and charity) while you're still alive-Their best parenting and marriage advice-Why they enrolled their son in Acton Academy, a non-traditional school-Setting crystal clear expectations for team members-What they want their legacy to beJay and Wendy’s charitable cause:Red Oak Hope, a non-profit that works to “stop trafficking and exploitation on a large scale, while simultaneously providing holistic care to individuals and communities already affected"Books mentioned in this episode:-The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan -The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan-Think Like A CEO by Mr Byron Morrison-FedEx Delivers by Madan Birla-Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl-The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham-Good to Great by Jim Collins-Body for Life by Bill Phillips-Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm and Aaron Heifetz-The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley -The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins-Die with Zero by Bill Perkins-Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross-Lord of the Flies by William Golding-Give and Take by Adam Grant-The Twenty Percenter newsletter by Jay PapasanConnect with Jay & Wendy on social:Twenty Percenter newsletterJay's InstagramJay's LinkedInWendy's LinkTreeWendy's InstagramWendy's LinkedIn

Peter Awad is a 5-time founder and executive coach, helping clients with leadership and value alignment. From founding Mission Meats to traveling the country with his family in an RV, to homeschooling, to his decision to start a new career at age 40, Peter sheds light on his failures, successes, and learnings as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. Peter and Brandon also talk about:-How to use the “70/30 tool” to optimize for business success and happiness -The “Support Challenge Matrix” for leaders -Peter’s teenage daughter’s stroke and the miracle of her full recovery-How to build a strong community you can lean on in tough times -Buying a house in Southern California off market (for an incredible deal!)-Why you should surround yourself with people who are willing to tell you “no”-The 3 questions to ask yourself to find your purpose-How to choose what advice to take, and not to take, from mentors-Brandon’s identity-based goal setting process in the BetterLife TribeLink to the free guide offered at end of episode: Petergift.comBooks mentioned in this episode:'The Road Less Stupid' by Keith Cunningham'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' by John Comer'High Performance Habits' by Brendon BurchardThe BibleThe Legend Planner'Story Worthy' by Matthew Dicks'Winning the War In Your Mind' by Craig Groeschel'Extreme Ownership' by Jocko WillinkPeter’s charitable cause:The Treigning Lab, a gym and MMA studio with a non-profit organization that supports vets and children with PTSD, and the group that helped his daughter recover through use of their hyperbaric chambers. Connect with Peter on socials:InstagramLinkedInMission Meats

David Greene is a real estate investor and the current host of the BiggerPockets real estate podcast. He has authored several best-selling books, including Long-Distance Real Estate Investing; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat; and the Top Producer Trilogy: Sold, Skill, and Scale.Today’s episode is 2 parts: Part 1, recorded in front of a live audience, focuses on real estate investing in today’s market and David's forecast for 2023 and beyond. Part 2 focuses on David's approach to self-development and what he's doing to build a better a life for himself.David and Brandon also talk about:-David's warning that owning real estate may only be reserved for wealthy people in the near future.-Cash flow as a "defensive" mechanism-10 ways to make money in real estate-The effectiveness of BRRRR in today’s market-The importance of giving, rather than taking when climbing towards success-How David transformed from timid teenager to law enforcement officer to celebrated real estate professional-“House Hacking” for financial freedom-Delayed gratification, and how older investors see things differently-The value of creating multiple units on one property-Brandon's Crystal Clear Criteria when searching for a property-How to be direct about what you want when achieving your goals-Why skills and extreme ownership are necessary for success-The story of Rosie’s 4-plexDavid Greene’s Charitable Cause:The Tim Tebow Foundation, whose stated mission is to "fight for the Most Vulnerable People in the world—the MVP" through their work in four main focuses: Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry.Connect with David on socials:https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24https://www.davidgreene24.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreene24/

Ginger Hansen is an award-winning acupuncturist, herbal medicine practitioner & health coach with 12+ years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this episode, Ginger shares how she went from chronically ill to thriving better than ever before, citing potatoes and other whole foods as the revolutionary key to her health. She is currently working on her book, ‘The 5 Health Profiles’.Ginger also speaks about:-How fasting restores your cardiovascular health-What she eats and why-The science behind acupuncture and its healing benefits-What cupping therapy is and how it works-Her thoughts on cold plunges and the carnivore diet-The spiritual experience of Burning Man-The specific herbs and supplements that made her ab lines sharper-The world of Oriental Medicine and streamlining the patient process-The Standard American Diet (SAD) and processed foods as the cause of obesity, and what to do to fix itGinger's Charitable Cause:You Are The Angel: a nonprofit working with local communities and businesses to support relief efforts in Ukraine and Haiti.Books mentioned in this episode: - The Diet Cure by Julia Ross- The Potato Hack: Weight Loss Simplified by Tim Steele- 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower by Matt Fitzgerald- Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.- The Miracle of Fasting by Paul BraggConnect with Ginger on social:https://www.instagram.com/empoweredbygingerhttps://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredBodyClub/https://www.empoweredbodyclub.com

Jason Drees is the founder and CEO of Jason Drees Coaching and author of ‘Do The Impossible’. He is a Tony Robbins Master Business Coach who has been transforming companies for over 20 years. He has clocked more than 10,000 hours consulting and coaching executives, real estate investors, and high-level entrepreneurs.Alexis Drees is an educator of 25 years and has a Master’s in Child Development. She was a full-time mom when Jason began coaching, while also working at pre-schools and teaching kids. She is now the owner of a new parent mentorship program called ‘Parent Academy’. They are parents to 4 boys of the ages 5, 7, 9, and 12.In this episode, Alexis and Jason share their journey from broke and on government assistance to multi-millionaires who give back, discussing the vital importance of mindset and alignment. They also open up about their marriage and family life and what they have learned about being both great parents and successful entrepreneurs.Alexis and Jason also talk about:- How Jason defines "mindset" and its role in success - Why alignment is more important than accountability- The "Dog Food Exercise"- Imagining a "future version of you" to solve the problem in front of you- How to be a wife and partner to someone who is constantly evolving- Alexis' one tip for parents struggling with finding their identity- Marriage as a "together/solo" journey- Why they homeschool their children and the future of education- How to use the DISC personality assessment to better understand yourself and othersBooks mentioned in this episode:- Being You, Changing the World by Dr. Dain Heer- Money Isn’t the Problem, You Are by Dr. Dain Heer & Gary Douglas- Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy- Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne & Lisa M. Ross- The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron Ph.D.- The Power of a Positive No by William Ury- The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho- The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson- Whatever Arises, Love That: A Love Revolution That Begins with You by Matt Kahn- Do the Impossible by Jason DreesConnect with Jason and Alexis on social:https://www.instagram.com/jasondreescoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/alexismdreeshttps://www.jasondreescoaching.comJason's Monday Mindset Reset

Hal Elrod is a keynote speaker and author of the #1 best-seller The Miracle Morning. His life's work is to guide people to become more conscious and intentional, and ultimately take radical responsibility for their own lives. Today, Hal opens up about the trials and tribulations that shaped who he is — including a severe car accident, a crumbling marriage, and a close call with a very aggressive form of cancer. He also speaks about:-The top 3 things he loves about his wife and why-How he transformed his marriage, saving him from divorce-How the 2008 recession birthed ‘The Miracle Morning’-How the 'Miracle Evening' sets you up to win the next day-His top 5 tips for beating your snooze alarm-How he healed from cancer after being given a 20-30% chance of survival-His faith and perspective on GodHal’s Charitable Cause: Heroes for Children, a foundation supporting families with a child battling cancer.Books mentioned in this episode: - Conversations with God by Neale Donal Walsch- Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port- Loving What Is by Byron Katie- The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco- The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer- The Miracle Morning series by Hal ElrodConnect with Hal:Instagram: @hal_elrodFacebook: Hal ElrodHal's podcasthttps://halelrod.com/

Atticus is a 4x best-selling anonymous poet and entrepreneur. He owns wine and coffee companies, invests in real estate and other venture capital projects, and is connected with several high-profile people including Elon Musk. His work has been shared by celebrities like Shawn Mendes and Alicia Keys, and countless fans have his verses tattooed on their skin.In this episode, you'll learn about:Atticus' connection with ElonHis views on Artificial Intelligence How he uses candles, whiskey, coffee, and vision boards in his writing processHis date with Taylor Swift ("It was more like a hang") The inspiration behind his wine and coffee venturesHis indicators of great investments, whether real estate or otherwiseHow he uses the power of delegation for creative outputHis favorite books, morning routine, and practices for living a Better LifeAtticus’ Charitable Cause:The GivePower Foundation, which uses TESLA solar energy technology to bring power and fresh water to places that need it most, including schools in underserved locations.Connect with Atticus on Social:Instagram: @atticuspoetryLost Poet WinePOET Coffee

Dr. Brooke Weinstein is an occupational therapist and world-renowned expert on sensory and emotional regulation. A "personal trainer for your brain," she provides step-by-step guidance on parenting, work/life/family balance, and dealing effectively with trauma, guilt, and shame.Today you'll learn:The life-changing benefits of learning how to regulate your nervous systemThe 4 "sensory profiles" that affect the way we navigate lifeHow to understand your own sensory profile (and what Brandon's is)Practical tips for slowing down and staying presentHow to "put your own oxygen mask on first" as a spouse and parentHow to support a loved one who has depression or anxietyDealing with picky eaters: Brooke's surprisingly simple solutionHow to help your kids work through tantrumsWhat the evidence says about screen time for kidsBrooke's personal experience with grief and healingBrooke's charitable cause: Our House, a foundation supporting people who are grieving the loss of a loved oneConnect with Brooke: InstagramTikTokJoin her email list