The 1% with Deepak Sharma

What happens when a pharmacist stops accepting the prescription and starts asking why?In this episode of The 1%, Deepak Sharma sits down with Ariana Medizade, Doctor of Pharmacy, functional nutritionist, founder of CINIS, and the creator behind The Wellness Pharm with over 600,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram, to break down why your wellness routine might be working against you.During pharmacy school, Ariana was dealing with the worst anxiety of her life. After a six-minute doctor's appointment, she walked out with an offer for Lexapro and Xanax and no conversation about anything else. She went home, did her own research, turned her health around, trained in functional nutrition, and started posting on TikTok for fun. The content took off and gave her the freedom to leave her pharmacy job.Ariana breaks down bio harmony, the shift away from rigid biohacking, and why none of it works without a foundation: getting your labs done, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, and treating your kitchen as your first pharmacy. She also explains why women shouldn't cold plunge or fast through every phase of their cycle.They also dive into the health coach who banned Deepak's cold plunge, America's overprescribing problem, a nuanced take on Big Pharma, how Ariana turned her most viral video into a cycle-syncing tea brand, why she shut down her first supplement brand, her hook formula for content, the shift from luxury content to education, Friday Fun Days, and why she left California for New York.If you've been sitting on an idea because the people around you called it stupid, this conversation is a reminder that your environment sets the ceiling, and that you don't need to know the how before you start.Exclusive for The 1% listeners:Get $7 off CINIS with code DEEPAK at https://takecinis.comApplies to subscriptions and one-time purchases.Connect with Deepak:IG: https://www.instagram.com/deepaksharma.coIG: https://www.instagram.com/the1percent.showLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksharmacoConnect with Ariana Medizade:IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.pharmTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewellnesspharmCINIS IG: https://www.instagram.com/takecinis_Web: https://takecinis.comChapters00:00 - Intro00:46 - What Is Bio Harmony?02:36 - Where to Start: Labs, Sleep & Food05:17 - Why Biohacking Fails Without a Foundation06:22 - The Health Coach Who Banned My Cold Plunge07:55 - Why Women Shouldn't Cold Plunge Every Day09:45 - How to Know When to Push vs. Rest11:26 - Why Credentials Matter on Social Media13:39 - A Pharmacist's Honest Take on Big Pharma15:59 - Why the Big Pharma Debate Needs Nuance17:02 - When You Need Medication, You Love Big Pharma18:57 - The 6-Minute Appointment That Changed Everything22:10 - Asking Yourself If You Actually Need It23:20 - From Influencer to Founder: Building CINIS24:33 - Inside the Cycle-Syncing Tea Box25:29 - Why So Much Is Built Around Men28:21 - No Microplastics, No Bleach29:21 - Why She Shut Down Her First Supplement Brand31:12 - Turning Her Most Viral Video Into a Product32:33 - Ariana's Viral Hook Formula34:24 - Why Good Content Still Wins35:41 - The Shift From Luxury to Education Content38:45 - How She Manages the Stress of Building43:07 - Why She Doesn't Work on Fridays44:34 - Why Your Best Ideas Come When You Stop Working45:26 - Why She Left California for New York48:46 - New York vs. Miami vs. California50:56 - Your Environment Sets the Ceiling52:41 - Why New York Made Her Stop Shrinking53:14 - The Brand She Let Others Talk Her Out Of54:04 - From an Ottawa Attic to a $25M Goal56:16 - Conviction Makes It Happen58:40 - Don't Get Caught Up on the How1:01:17 - Advice for Anyone Meant for More1:02:19 - Ariana's Big Why1:03:27 - What's Next for CINIS1:03:45 - Brand Deals While Building Your Own Brand1:04:40 - Your Skills Transfer to Your Next Chapter1:05:17 - Closing

What if you could run an eight-figure business from a catamaran in the Bahamas?In this episode of The 1% Podcast, Deepak Sharma joins entrepreneur John Snedegar aboard his catamaran, Disco Daddy, to explore what it really takes to build a successful business while living life on your own terms.John is the founder of a nationwide telehealth company that has served over 21,000 patients. But instead of waiting until retirement to pursue his dream of sailing the world, he decided to make it happen in his mid-30s.From buying a repossessed catamaran with broken electronics to navigating the Bahamas while managing a remote team, John shares the unexpected challenges, financial realities, and rewards of choosing an unconventional lifestyle.The conversation also dives into the rapidly evolving world of health optimization. John breaks down peptides, GLP-1 medications, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), sexual health, and why understanding your body is essential to performing at your best.Deepak even shares his own experience with peptides and gets a closer look at his testosterone levels.Beyond business and health, they discuss relationships, adventure, trusting your intuition, building a strong remote company culture, and why you shouldn't wait until retirement to start living the life you want.Whether you're an entrepreneur chasing financial freedom, someone interested in optimizing your health, or simply questioning what success should look like, this episode will challenge you to think differently.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tsl

What if the business you built for freedom is actually the thing taking your freedom away?In this episode of The 1% Podcast, Deepak Sharma sits down with Ravi Abuvala, founder of Scaling With Systems, for a conversation about building businesses that can grow without consuming your entire life.Ravi breaks down the systems and frameworks he has developed after working with thousands of businesses, including how to identify the one constraint actually holding a company back, why founders need to learn to let certain fires burn, and how to decide what deserves your attention when everything feels urgent.But this conversation goes far beyond scaling.Ravi opens up about his evolution from obsessively optimizing every minute of his life to building what he calls “work-life harmony.” They talk about discipline, dopamine, burnout, the danger of chasing someone else’s definition of success, and what happens when making more money stops solving the problems that actually matter.Ravi also shares the shift that happened when he realized he had reached financial independence, why making over $1 million in a single day barely made him feel anything, how writing a Life Manifesto changed the way he approached success, and the deeply personal experience that reinforced just how limited our time really is.⚡ SPECIAL OFFER FROM GOHIGHLEVELGoHighLevel is the platform Deepak has used for years to manage leads, track his sales pipeline, automate follow-ups, collect payments, and keep Put Out Content organized.Try GoHighLevel FREE for an entire month:https://www.gohighlevel.com/deep30🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the beliefs running underneath them?In this episode of The 1% Podcast, Deepak Sharma sits down with high-performance mental coach Brandon Epstein for a deep conversation on rewiring the subconscious, letting go of fear, and becoming the version of yourself capable of creating the life you actually want.Brandon works with high-performing entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professional athletes, including UFC fighters and world-class boxers, to uncover the beliefs, emotional patterns, and unresolved wounds that can quietly limit performance.They unpack why trying to control everything often creates more suffering, how to sit in the tension before a breakthrough, and why your ability to focus on what you can control in the present moment may be one of your greatest advantages.Brandon also shares how he held the vision for his dream home and retreat space in Colombia years before it became reality, what happened when he suddenly needed the money to finish building it, and how an unexpected opportunity to appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast changed everything.⚡ SPECIAL OFFER FROM GOHIGHLEVELGoHighLevel is the platform Deepak has used for years to manage leads, track his sales pipeline, automate follow-ups, collect payments, and keep Put Out Content organized.Try GoHighLevel FREE for an entire month:https://www.gohighlevel.com/deep30🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

20 arrests. A drug addict mother. An ultimatum: jail or the military.Today he runs a $25M company.In this episode of The 1% Show, Deepak Sharma sits down with Chris Cavallini — former Navy deep sea diver, eight-figure entrepreneur, and founder of Nutrition Solutions — for a conversation about what it actually costs to build something meaningful.Chris shares the full arc: 17 arrests before his 18th birthday, the personal development books that rewired how he thinks, the year he discovered half a million dollars had been stolen from his company and fired 12 people in a single day, and the relationship he lost six months ago because he couldn't carry the weight of the business without turning into someone he didn't recognize.Deepak also gets honest about where he's at right now — the financial pressure of running an agency, the habits that have slipped, and the uncomfortable gap between working hard and having something to show for it. Chris doesn't offer comfort. He offers a playbook.Together, they get tactical on energy management, financial literacy, investing, building systems that force the result, and why progress is the most powerful antidepressant there is.If you're grinding without traction, carrying financial stress in silence, or wondering why success hasn't made you feel the way you thought it would, this episode is for you.In this episode, we discuss:How Chris went from 20 arrests to a $25M businessWhy radical responsibility is the only real starting pointThe victim mindset, and why the people who have it never knowWhat the military taught him about standards and systemsWhy "working hard" is a story most people tell themselvesThe difference between going to the gym and actually trainingEnergy as the non-negotiable requirement for winningWhy teleprompter content is beating people who've actually lived itMaking $300K and still living paycheck to paycheckDiscovering $500K in theft and firing 12 people in one dayWhy the tax code is a playbook most entrepreneurs never readWhy scarcity never creates abundanceHow Chris invests, and the 20% benchmark he thinks you should hitThe betrayal that cost him his best relationshipMen's mental health, and why depression can be a call to actionIf this conversation hit something for you, let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coFind Chris: @chriscavallini | @nutritionsolutions⚡ Sponsored by GoHighLevel — the only tool I've trusted with my pipeline for five years. It caught $43,000 we'd earned and never chased. Leads, funnels, invoices, contracts, automations, all in one place. Full month free: https://gohighlevel.com/deep30This Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

Millions of dollars. Viral success. Financial freedom.None of it guarantees fulfillment.In this episode of The 1% Deep, Deepak Sharma sits down with entrepreneur and creator Blair Richards for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the podcast.Blaire shares the unconventional path that made her a millionaire, why she walked away from a massively successful business, and what she's learned about money, purpose, identity, faith, and building a life that actually feels good, not just one that looks successful.Together, they explore the psychology behind entrepreneurship, why so many high achievers feel empty after reaching their goals, and how personal branding, intuition, and authenticity are becoming the greatest competitive advantages in today's world.If you've ever felt burned out, lost after achieving success, or questioned whether you're building the life you actually want, this episode is for you.In this episode, we discuss:- Why success alone doesn't create fulfillment- The difference between masculine and feminine approaches to building wealth- Why entrepreneurs often feel lonely and burned out- Learning to trust intuition over constant control- How Blaire built multiple million-dollar businesses- The psychology behind viral content and personal branding- Why your identity shapes your income- Manifestation, visualization, and taking aligned action- Finding purpose through faith and surrender- Dating, ambition, and building an extraordinary lifeIf this conversation challenged the way you think about money, business, or success, let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

This week on The 1% Podcast, Deepak sits down with Jonah Kest, a Nike Master Trainer and one of the leading voices in breathwork, movement, and mental resilience.Jonah shares his journey from growing up around yoga to becoming a global coach, and how his path has always been rooted in one core idea: mastering yourself before anything else. What starts as a conversation about fitness quickly evolves into something much deeper. They explore how breath, awareness, and discipline shape not just your body, but your identity.They dive into the difference between chasing external success and building internal stability, why most people are disconnected from their own bodies, and how simple daily practices can completely shift the way you experience life. Jonah breaks down how breathwork can regulate your nervous system, improve performance, and help you handle stress in a way most people never learn.Beyond that, this episode touches on purpose, presence, and what it really means to be in control of your life. From building routines that actually stick to letting go of the need for constant stimulation, this conversation challenges the way we think about growth and fulfillment.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re constantly chasing the next thing, this episode will bring you back to what actually matters.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

This week on The 1% Podcast, Deepak sits down with Jake Nauseef, a content creator who gained over 450,000 followers in less than a year by doing what most people overlook: staying consistent.Jake breaks down how documenting simple daily routines turned into a powerful personal brand, and why you don’t need extreme habits to stand out, just the discipline to show up every day. From posting multiple times a day with zero traction to building a loyal audience, he shares the real process behind growing on social media.They dive into the mindset required to succeed as a creator, why most people fail when they focus on money first, and how purpose and service are what actually sustain long-term success. Jake also opens up about his journey from working a 9 to 5 at BlackRock to becoming a full-time creator, and the moment he knew it was time to bet on himself.Beyond content, this conversation explores deeper themes like faith, discipline, community, and what it really takes to build confidence. From waking up early and running marathons to embracing discomfort, Jake shares the habits that helped him transform his life.If you’re trying to grow, build something of your own, or simply become 1% better every day, this episode will give you a new perspective on what it actually takes.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

In this episode of The 1% Podcast, Deep sits down with Robert Breedlove for a conversation that challenges how you think about money, identity, and the way you operate in the world.What starts as a discussion about money quickly turns into something much deeper. Robert breaks down what money actually is, not just as currency, but as a tool for freedom, communication, and optionality in your life. They explore why most people misunderstand money, how systems like fractional reserve banking really work, and why understanding this game is one of the most important things you can do. But this episode goes beyond economics.Deep opens up about his own relationship with money, from scarcity and self-sabotage to hitting and losing $100K months, leading into a powerful conversation around beliefs, identity, and reprogramming your mind. Robert shares how humans are inherently “programmable,” and how your habits, thoughts, and environment shape your reality more than you think. They also dive into:• Why most people are operating on unconscious patterns• The link between money, freedom, and personal responsibility• How discipline and “doing what you don’t want to do” literally rewires your brain• The concept of 1% better and the power of compounding in real life• Why understanding money might be the difference between playing the game… or being playedThis is not a typical business podcast. It’s a conversation about how to take control of your life, your mindset, and your future by understanding the systems around you and the patterns within you.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis Podcast is Powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you're now 1% better.

Deep sits down with Sam Maxwell, entrepreneur and co-founder of Cold Life, for a conversation on reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to build a premium brand in a crowded market. Sam shares how he went from failed e-commerce ventures, addiction, and rock bottom to founding one of the fastest-growing cold plunge companies on the market, and why cold therapy became the catalyst that changed his life.They get into the brutal early days of building Cold Life, from defective chillers that nearly put the company out of business to the conviction it took to stay committed to American manufacturing, product quality, and long-term trust. Sam breaks down how the company turned adversity into a competitive advantage, why most brands lose by cutting corners, and how Cold Life positioned itself as the luxury standard in the category.Deep and Sam also go deep on founder-led marketing, sales, and the power of becoming the face of your brand. Sam explains why his own content and ads now outperform every other promoter, how authenticity beats polished influencer content, and why consumers trust operators who are willing to show up, tell the truth, and stand behind what they sell. They also unpack the strategy behind partnerships with names like Gary Brecka, Mark Wahlberg, and Rolls-Royce, and what it takes to earn that kind of alignment.The conversation also touches on coaching, masculinity, relationships, and the discipline required to build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process. Sam shares the personal story of how coaching helped him rebuild his confidence and identity, why the right relationship can sharpen your focus, and how he’s learning to balance ambition, business, faith, and real life as Cold Life enters its next chapter.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://linktr.ee/deepaksharma.co📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThis podcast is powered by Put Out Content. Curious about them? Check them out here: https://join.putoutcontent.com/tslThanks for tuning in. And remember, you’re now 1% better.