Misha Hyman is a chef on a mission to heal communities with thoughtful and healthful foods. Through basic principals of nutrition and lifestyle, Misha’s Health Warrior Project works to bring people and larger communities to optimal health. Misha ultimately aims to use the natural healing power of food to help people rediscover the important connection between body and mind.

In today’s episode, Misha discusses his background in health and wellness, and how his love for food transformed into a mission to help disadvantaged communities. Misha shares his own personal health journey and how that has informed his work and greater understanding of a range of social problems in America today.

Tune in to hear Misha’s thoughts on the growing urban farming market, how food can be leveraged for socio-economic change, and tips for healthier food shopping.

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“You can’t really get healthy unless your community gets healthy in my opinion.” – Misha Hyman

Show Notes:

• How Misha discovered his love for food and cooking
• Why food should be seen as a key component to social mobility
• How The Health Warrior Project is bringing their community health-based model to low-income communities
• How community organizations influence Misha’s mission
• The benefits of connecting urban farms nationally
• Where to source quality food products
• Misha’s advice for food shopping

“One of my earliest memories is walking into a garden and picking tomatoes for a salad.” – Misha Hyman

Links Mentioned:

• Get a copy of Genius Foods by Max Lugavere
• Learn more about:
  • Square Roots
  • Aerofarms
• Connect with Misha Hyman:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | The Health Warrior Project

• “Most people have no idea how food can actually make you feel better, and by most people I would say ninety percent of my clients.” – Misha Hyman

In today’s episode Amber tells us about her own journey of self-discovery and what led her to write Choose Wonder Over Worry. Tune in for practical tips on how to see yourself more clearly, feel emotions without getting lost in a dramatic story, and open yourself up to wonder, while still heeding the valuable advice of worry.

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“I’m committed to living a life that is true over one that is comfortable.” – Amber Rae

 Show Notes:

• Why Amber wanted to write a book
• Amber’s conundrum… the safe book or the true book?
• Why choose wonder over worry
• The three Cs to see yourself more clearly
• Why Amber left everything to find herself
• How to let emotions move through you
• Amber’s biggest aha moments
• How wonder and worry can coexist
• Where wisdom comes into the picture

“If we want things to be clear in our lives, first we have to create clarity within ourselves.” – Amber Rae

Links Mentioned:

• Get your copy of Choose Wonder Over Worry
• Join the Choose Wonder movement
• Connect with Amber:

Amber Rae | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

“The point is not to make the fear go away, but to learn how to dance with it.” –  Amber Rae

In the last few years, John has started to transition away from the fitness world in order to concentrate on advocating for mental health and depression awareness.

In this episode, John discusses why he decided to start sharing about his battle with depression, how he considers life as a series of Hero’s Journeys, and his take on modern marriage and polyamory.

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“I didn’t know how to sit down and look somebody in the eye and talk to them about depression, so I did the only thing that I’ve ever really known how to do — which is write.” – John Romaniello

 Show Notes:

• John’s journey from fitness guru to mental health advocate
• John’s battle with depression
• Why John chose writing as the way to share his story
• The challenge of explaining depression to someone who has never experienced it
• Make your bed… How to take control of your life with simple steps
• Psychedelics as medicine
• What is the Hero’s Journey?
• The complexities of modern marriage and polyamory

“A lot of people look at non-monogamy as a lifestyle choice, I have come to regard it more as a sexual orientation.” – John Romaniello

Links Mentioned:

• Get your copy of Engineering The Alpha
• Read John’s article There’s Always More to Say
• Connect with John:

Roman Fitness Systems | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

“New York is the absolute center of the universe.” – John Romaniello

Listen in as we discuss why Lisa wanted to be a vet, the pros of a home visit for your pet, tips for adopting a pet, and Lisa’s take on pet cloning.

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“I love people who love their pets.” – Lisa Lipmann

 Show Notes:

• Why Lisa dreamed of being a veterinarian
• What a home service vet has to offer for pets and pet owners
• Is telemedicine the future of pet health?
• What it’s like to work with high profile clients
• Should you clone your pet?
• Pro tips for adopting a pet
• The challenges Lisa has faced growing her practice
• How Lisa gets her name out there
• Lisa’s craziest on the job pet stories…

“In New York City there’s about five requests a week to clone your dog.” – Lisa Lippman

Links Mentioned:

• Connect with Lisa:

Dr. Lisa Lippman | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

“If you can be happy each day, that’s success for me.” – Lisa Lippman

In today’s episode, we discuss the science behind Louisa’s training program, how you can train your brain to be in flow more often, and Louisa’s go-to lifestyle changes to immediately improve your mental performance.

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“Imagine if you could experience flow all day? There’s a way to do it. We can train a brain to get into that state.” – Louisa Nicola

 Show Notes:

• Why performance is 90% psychological and 10% physiological
• The science behind flow
• What happens in an elite athlete’s brain
• How Louisa developed her brain training program
• What is included in the Neuro Athletics experience
• Is Neuro Athletics just for athletes?
• The best well-balanced diet for your brain
• Why hydration is key
• Simple lifestyle changes that will immediately improve your mental performance
• The importance of meditation and positive affirmations
• Clear out the junk with BS journaling

“All we see in mainstream media is the mind. Mindfulness, mindset — No one really understands the brain.” – Louisa Nicola

Links Mentioned:

• Connect with Louisa:

Neuro Athletics | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

“Your brain is limitless.” – Louisa Nicola

Lewis is a master of making people think introspectively and go beyond their masks to find what really drives them. In today’s episode we discuss how being truly vulnerable changed Lewis’s life, what it means to be a man in a world of toxic masculinity, and how you can learn to take off your masks to find inner peace and follow your authentic vision.

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“If we’re unable to be vulnerable, then we’re unable to build the strongest relationships possible.” – Lewis Howes

 Show Notes:

• How Lewis and I first met in the personal development world
• The next BIG thing according to Lewis
• What is the mask of masculinity?
• How opening up about sexual abuse changed Lewis’s life
• Why Lewis chooses to respond with love
• How our masks get tied to our identity
• What does it really mean to be a man?
• The effects of toxic masculinity in today’s world
• The shift towards authenticity
• What the world would look like if we didn’t wear masks
• How to take off your masks and check in with yourself

“Masks get us big results, but at what price?” – Lewis Howes

Links Mentioned:

• Get a copy of The Mask of Masculinity
• Connect with Lewis:

Lewis Howes | Podcast | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

“If we’re in service to ourselves, in service to our dreams, and in service to the world — that’s what it means to be a man.” – Lewis Howes

For Steve, it’s all about fitness, family, faith, and philanthropy. When you work hard and let your passions guide you — you keep winning.

Tune in to today’s episode to learn how Steve got to the NFL, why Steve chose fitness as his new platform to connect with people, and how you can use visualization and motivation to achieve your goals.

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“I want to be so impactful in people’s lives that they forget I ever played in the NFL.” – Steve Weatherford

 Show Notes:

• Why Steve left the NFL
• The benefits of narcissism
• Who Steve wants to reach through fitness
• How Steve balances his passions
• Why family is a priority for Steve
• How to use visualization to create the life you want
• Steve’s morning motivation technique
• Why consistency is key to fitness
• Steve’s take on steroid use
• Where Steve is headed next

“There’s only two things I’m going to do in life: I’m going to win or I’m going to learn.” – Steve Weatherford

Links Mentioned:

• Connect with Steve:

Weathford Fit | Instagram | Facebook

“If Tony Robbins could make a baby with The Rock, that’s what I want to be.” – Steve Weatherford

In today’s show, we chat about what it means to be truly authentic, Quddus’s most inauthentic TV moment, Quddus’s most rewarding TV moment, and how Camera Ready supports people to be their best selves and optimize their impact.

Also, learn why Quddus loves cats! Tune in meow!

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“I understand best self as that which is authentic.” – Quddus

 Show Notes:

• What is authenticity
• Quddus’s most inauthentic TV moment
• Quddus’s journey from MTV to now
• How to connect with your audience
• Lessons learned from nature
• The best TV interview of Quddus’s career
• Why Quddus started coaching
• What Quddus would tell his younger self
• How to apply for Camera Ready

“Being humble is the greatest gift anyone can give themselves.” – Quddus

Links Mentioned:

• Join Quddus in giving back through Generosity
• Connect with Quddus:

Quddus TV | Camera Ready | Instagram | Facebook

“We need everybody who’s out there who has something to lift up the world, to be as powerful as possible right now.” – Quddus

Tune in to today’s show to learn these secrets and more from Fred Castleberry, menswear designer, photographer, writer, and taste-maker in men’s fashion.

F.E. Castleberry’s made to measure suits, shirts, jackets, and tuxedos are must-haves among New York’s fashion influencers.

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“I believe in uniforms, but not uniformity.” – Fred Castleberry

 Show Notes:

• Important skills for the modern day creative entrepreneur
• How Fred built his unique brand
• How to disguise your influences
• What you can get away with if you’re well dressed
• The balance between being done vs. undone
• Where Fred photographs his look books
• The fashion rules you should break
• How New York City inspires Fred’s brand
• What’s next for F.E. Castleberry

“Minimalism is overrated. I’m more of a maximalist.” – Fred Castleberry

Links Mentioned:

• Get your copy of Steal Like an Artist
• Connect with Fred:

FE Castleberry | Instagram | Facebook

“Your brand is what people think about you when you leave the room.” – Fred Castleberry

In today’s show we chat about how Ben started Leverage Agency out of his apartment, some of Ben’s tried and true sales strategies, and how to build a motivated and effective team.

This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to take their business strategy to the next level!

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“When your back is against the wall, that’s when the best things happen.” – Ben Sturner

 Show Notes:

• How Ben’s sports career began…at the Olympics
• The major challenges of Ben’s entrepreneurial journey
• Why Ben focused on relationships to build Leverage Agency
• Sales tips from a master
• The importance of storytelling in sales
• Why Ben started The Manhattan Sports Business Academy
• What is the Urban Fitness League
• How to build a motivated and effective team

“One of the most important things as an entrepreneur is being able to let go.” – Ben Sturner

Links Mentioned:

• Stay tuned for Urban Fitness League’s 2018 season
• Check out Manhattan Sports Business Academy
• Connect with Ben:

Leverage Agency | Instagram | Facebook

“You can’t teach hunger and drive.” – Ben Sturner