In today’s episode, I speak with Sid McNairy, the Architect of the Art of Peaceful Living, a spiritualist and teacher who helps people connect with their highest and best selves through disciplines such as meditation, yoga, and self-discovery. With a background in coaching college football and coaching NFL players, Sid’s journey through life has involved battles both physically and mentally. After struggling with feelings of not being accepted and making decisions against his heart, Sid found solace in yoga and meditation, which helped him heal his past wounds and find inner peace.

Now a renowned figure in the wellness industry, Sid has written several books on yoga and meditation, empowering individuals to find discipline and peace in their lives. He is also a sought-after speaker who inspires and empowers audiences around the world with his trainings and presentations on wellness, yoga, meditation, and self-discovery. Sid is known for his ability to connect with his audience and share his knowledge and experience in a relatable and inspiring way.


We talk about the following and so much more:
✅Common challenges he sees leaders facing today, and how he helps them navigate these challenges
✅ Changes he would like to see in the corporate world today
✅ The Architect of the Art of Peaceful Living
✅ How he approaches the concept of authentic leadership, and why is it important in today's business landscape
✅ Some strategies for fostering a culture of belonging and psychological safety within organizations
✅ The most effective methods for organizations to address unconscious bias and promote diversity at all levels
✅ How he found yoga, and why is yoga and meditation such a big part of his life

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In today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Chip Conley who is on a midlife mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the U.S., and then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, leading a worldwide revolution in travel, Conley co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico.

Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder’ at Airbnb, MEA is the world's first ‘midlife wisdom school’ and has a campus opening on a 2,600-acre regenerative horse ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2024.

Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, MEA supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. A New York Times bestselling author, Conley's 7th book "Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age" is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage and he was asked to give a 2023 TED talk on the "midlife chrysalis."

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅What inspired him to transition from the hospitality industry to the world of tech and entrepreneurship
✅ As a mentor and advisor to many entrepreneurs, what advice does he find himself giving most frequently?
✅How he sees the intersection between hospitality principles and the tech industry?
✅ In his book "Wisdom @ Work," he explores the concept of embracing age diversity in the workplace and elaborates on this
✅ What inspired him to create the Modern Elder Academy?
✅ How Modern Elder Academy redefines traditional notions of retirement and agin

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On today’s episode, I sit down with Amanda Nagai, a storyteller, artist and designer, former tech world startup founder and engineer, who these days geeks out on inner work, grief, collective wellness, ritual and poetry.

She is the author of Walk Us Home, a memoir told through poetry and art, just released in 2024. Proceeds from the book will support You're Going to Die’s suicide-prevention and community catharsis work inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (formerly San Quentin State Prison).


After years of big personal loss, illness, and all the healing and inner-exploration modality workshops and trainings she could afford, she has some quiet understandings of what we lack as a society, what we need, and the limits of her own personal comprehension in the face of the Mystery.
She laughs as much as she grieves and loves being with people as much as communing with trees and feeling washed by ocean waves. She calls the Ohlone lands of the Bay Area home.

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅ What does it mean to grieve - and why do so many people misunderstand the purpose of grief?
✅Her story of grief with us - what were the first moments like?
What are the steps to process grief?
What is your recommendation on heloing people process their grief?
Do we ever fully recover from grief? What’s the timeline normally?
What were the steps you took personally to recover?
What happens when we do not process our grief?
What are some decisions you made that felt difficult but important?

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On today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Derek Rydall, the #1 bestselling author of EMERGENCE: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change, which reveals the revolutionary principle, the Law of Emergence, showing people how to tap into the pattern of perfection in any area of their life and create the right conditions for it to unfold.

And THE ABUNDANCE PROJECT: 40 Days to More Wealth, Health, Love, and Happiness, where he lays out a time-tested system for activating the Abundance Principle, which sets you free from the belief that outer conditions determine your life and shows you how to generate everything you need no matter what conditions you face. He is launching a new book called Whole New Human about how we must evolve to survive and thrive in the AI Age.

We talk about the following and so much more:

✅ In "Emergence: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change,", he talks about the concept of "emergence" as a path to transformation and how individuals can identify and tap into their own emergence process
✅ How can we both embrace the massive tech revolution we are undergoing with AI and also embrace the original AI, as you say our “Ancient Intelligence and Ancestral Intelligence”
✅ What is Angelic Intelligence?
✅ What can people do today in order to survive and thrive through this transformation and evolve with it?
✅ What does abundance mean and why he says that success is “within us”

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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. John Amaral, DC has been helping some of the world’s most recognized high-achievers feel and perform their best for over twenty five years.

His clients include Oscar winning actors, Grammy award winning performing artists, Olympic gold medal winning athletes, and globally renowned entrepreneurs and thought-leaders.

John has presented his work internationally at venues ranging from the World Economic Summit in Davos to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. He and his work are featured in Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP Labs series on Netflix.

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅ What energy medicine is in simple terms and how it can impact our health and well-being
✅What he means when he says “People are made of energy?”
✅What is Energetic Flow? How does energy get blocked?
✅What is it like to work with him
✅The science behind this method?
✅His "Body Centered Leadership" approach and how it helps individuals unlock their full potential in personal and professional life
✅Some common misconceptions or skepticism people have about energy medicine, and how you address them?

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Today’s episode is a little different than other episodes and I thought it was a valuable topic to talk about: freedom of speech.

In today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Gabriel Shipton, brother of renowned journalist and founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange. Gabriel is a passionate advocate for environmental protection, human rights, and press freedom. Growing up in a family deeply committed to these values, Gabriel was inspired to dedicate his life to making a positive impact on the world. He is a film producer on Ithaka and Fara.

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅What inspired Julian to found WikiLeaks, and his goals when creating the organization
✅The legal battle surrounding Julian’s extradition to the United States and how he has coped
✅ His thoughts on the broader implications of his case for press freedom and the protection of journalists and whistleblowers
✅ How he views the role of WikiLeaks in promoting government transparency and accountability
✅ How he responss to the criticism that WikiLeaks actions poses risks to national security
✅ What the future is for national security journalism and freedom of speech

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On today’s episode, I speak with Paul Tarell, a transformational leader that has spent the last decade facilitating the transition and growth of Gaia from a yoga products company to a global media platform leading the evolution of global consciousness that reaches over 800,000 people globally.

During his ten years at Gaia he has been exposed to, explored and studied a variety of topics from quantum physics to sacred geometry. He has weaved this tapestry of information into a unique perspective of consciousness that he continues to explore and expand.

Having recently left Gaia, Paul is now a conscious entrepreneur, strategic advisor and investor focused on helping spiritually aligned entrepreneurs and businesses scale and thrive.

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅ His definition of consciousness - and why he thinks we’re here
✅ The nine levels of consciousness - and what they mean
✅ How sacred geometry plays into the understanding of consciousness
✅ How technology and AI play into the conversation around consciousness
✅ The steps he would tell people to do if they want to create something new
✅ What has changed in the last 10 years since you started working in this space?
✅ How do we integrate this knowing into the business world

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Today’s episode is with Sean Webb who wrote a book about hacking happiness.
Figuring out how to explain how the human mind works has had some interesting side effects. It turns out that the same model Sean uses to explain the human mind to MHH students also has some amazing applications in the world of Artificial Emotional Intelligence. Using his understanding of mind and deep mind, Sean has developed the first ever Algorithms of Human Emotion that are not reliant on biosensors.

These will soon to be used to not only create simulated Turing test passing emotional responses in artificial personalities (think; C-3PO), but they will also be used to help create functional empathy and compassion in computer logic and their applications. This will not only make computers more user friendly and emotionally intelligent, it may also just save us from a rogue artificial general intelligence from accidentally or intentionally bringing an end to the human race. Either way, if Sean knows the human mind well enough to help computers understand how our minds work, he can certainly help you learn how to hack yours to your greatest personal benefit.

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅What inspired him to write a book about mind hacking and happiness?
✅His personal journey and motivations?
✅ "Mind Hacking Happiness Vol I," and the key concepts it explores.
✅ How is our mind “hackable”?
✅ The "Code of the Human Mind." - what this code is and how it influences our happiness and well-being
✅ How understanding the neuroscience of happiness helps individuals improve their overall quality of life
✅The importance of "inner control" and "emotional regulation."


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Today’s episode is with Ron Carson (Omani), the Founder and CEO of Carson Group, a leading financial services company serving financial advisors and investors through its three businesses: Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching, and Carson Partners.

All three organizations are headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, but serve a broad base of advisors and investors across the United States and Canada.

Ron is also a New York Times bestselling author, one of only two advisors ever inducted into the inaugural Barron’s Hall of Fame, an award-winning entrepreneur, a dynamic keynote speaker, and a passionate philanthropist.

Expanding his impact beyond the boardroom, Ron has become an influential voice in activating and accelerating social and environmental change, pursuing his mission to “do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people.”

He and his wife, Jeanie, co-founded the Dreamweaver Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling end-of-life dreams for seniors with terminal illness.

More recently, Ron has advanced a global movement to feed the hungry (through partnership with No Hungry Children), provide access to clean water to those in need (through partnership with charity: water), and support individuals suffering from mental health challenges through various initiatives designed to help people transcend from scarcity, isolation and loneliness to abundance by living out their full potential.

We talk about the following and so much more:
✅ Key strategies he recommends for individuals looking to achieve personal and professional growth
✅ How effective leadership contributes to an individual's journey of achieving their full potential
✅ What is ImagineOR? What was your inspiration for creating this gathering?
✅ Why impact is such a big part of his life now, and his own personal journey
✅ His invovelent with some impact organizations like No Hungry Children and Charity: water
✅ In what ways he sees technology intersecting with consciousness, and how can advancements in AI and quantum physics influence personal and societal transformation

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Today’s episode is with Dr. Cari Schaefer, who is a (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine), who stands at the forefront of menopausal wellness as the founder of Your Menopause Midwife.

With over 23 years of experience as a women's healthcare provider, lecturer, teacher in health and nutrition, and as the author of the Amazon best-seller "The Food Solution", she has guided thousands in overcoming health barriers and achieving peak wellness.

Dr. Cari's mission extends beyond mere symptom management; she aims to rekindle a sense of empowerment in women during menopause, a phase often undervalued in contemporary culture. Her holistic approach emphasizes achieving an optimal balance in mental, spiritual, and physical well-being, embodying a transformative journey for women navigating this life stage.

We talk about the following and so much more:

✅ Why are women today so disconnected from their health and well-being?
✅ What is a typical menstrual cycle length, and what is considered a normal variation?
✅ Common causes of menstrual cramps, and how can they be managed naturally
✅ Specific acupuncture or Chinese medicine techniques that can help alleviate menstrual pain
✅ Some common causes of irregular menstrual cycles, such as missed periods or heavy bleeding?
✅ How to you diagnose and treat conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis?

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