What would change if every leader brought their whole heart to work? Marc sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and the force of empathy behind Gary Vaynerchuk’s global company, to celebrate the launch of her debut book Be Yourself at Work. Claude opens up about the years-long journey of writing it, how she overcame self-sabotage, and why patience—not pressure—is the real superpower of sustainable leadership. Together, they explore how fear and “fake urgency” have hijacked workplace culture, and how reconnecting to our hearts can transform not only how we lead but how we live. Claude shares her raw stories—from a 93-day wilderness expedition that redefined her resilience to the rituals she uses daily to “clean her mind.” Timestamps: 00:00 — Who is Claude Silver? From Chief Heart Officer to lifelong learner 02:00 — The calm before launch: why release day felt peaceful, not pressured 04:30 — Dancing with self-sabotage and learning to finish what you start 06:45 — Why writing her first book wasn’t a dream—it was a challenge 08:00 — The real reason she wrote Be Yourself at Work 12:00 — How fear and fake urgency drive workplace burnout 15:30 — Gen Z, empathy, and the next evolution of work culture 17:30 — Rituals that create real connection at work 19:30 — Why vulnerability builds belonging and trust 22:00 — Claude’s 93-day Outward Bound experience—learning true resilience 28:00 — Nature, humility, and the power of paying attention 30:00 — What it means to “clean your mind” daily 34:00 — Mental nutrition: being intentional with what you consume 36:00 — What Claude hopes readers take from her book 38:00 — A message to her late grandmother—and to all of us: “You did it. You believed in yourself.” **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if three tiny resets could transform your day? Neuroscientist and BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter joins Marc to demystify brainwaves (alpha/theta), reveal why most adults are missing true recovery, and share simple, science-backed protocols to sleep deeper, focus better, and bounce back faster. From box breathing to hydration with minerals to timing your coffee, Dr. Porter shows how micro-habits compound into macro clarity. Timestamps: 00:00 – Who is Dr. Patrick Porter? From early biofeedback to BrainTap’s mission 02:30 – Growing up with the Silva Method: shifting from negativity to possibility 10:30 – Brainwaves 101: beta (reactive) vs. alpha (neutral/creative) vs. theta (inventive) 14:30 – Sound & light entrainment: isochronic tones, binaural beats, and why groups sync 18:00 – Sleep and the brain’s detox system; why level-4 sleep matters 23:00 – The “3 daily resets”: morning, afternoon, evening (and what to do in each) 24:10 – Morning: no blaring alarm; psychological sighs; sunlight & grounding 28:00 – Coffee timing (wait ~2 hours), cortisol rhythm, and hydration basics 31:00 – Midday: box breathing (Navy SEAL style) to flip out of sympathetic 33:00 – Case study: 20-minute 2pm reset → 26% more weekly output 35:00 – Night: 4-in/8-out breathing + gratitude to cue deeper sleep 40:00 – “Frequency finds frequency”: upgrade inputs (food, people, media) 42:00 – The “between selves” wobble: staying with the lows without getting stuck 45:00 – BrainTap effects in one session and why novelty protects neuroplasticity 49:00 – Why lights in the ears? Sunrise/sunset signaling & cellular “songs” 50:00 – The Brain Fitness Blueprint: 30-day plan and myth-busting “21 days” 53:00 – Stress as training; recovery ratios and the resilience dividend 55:00 – Closing: simple tools anyone can start today **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the way you move your body could completely rewrite how you think, feel, and lead? In this conversation, fitness entrepreneur and creator of the 21 Day Fix, Autumn Calabrese, joins Marc to explore how motion heals the mind, why failure is an essential teacher, and how our hardest moments often shape our greatest growth. From her childhood in Cleveland to building one of the most-watched fitness empires on the planet, Autumn opens up about trauma, self-belief, morning rituals, and the micro-habits that keep her centered while impacting millions. Timestamps: 00:00 — Who are you? 04:00 — From dance to personal training 09:30 — Healing old wounds through creation 13:00 — Hitting rock bottom and finding Tony Robbins 18:00 — Movement as medicine 22:00 — The 21 Day Fix origin story 28:00 — Speaking dreams into the universe 34:00 — Building a new brand and following the signs 35:00 — Morning rituals and mindset training 40:00 — Micro habits, not extremes 45:00 — Evening rituals and breathwork 49:00 — What’s next for Autumn and BODi 51:00 — Closing reflections **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the key to fulfillment wasn’t found in what you achieve, but in how you experience it? In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, entrepreneur and consciousness teacher Scott Britton joins Marc to explore the intersection of achievement and awareness. From his early startup success and outward perfection to a deep inner reckoning, Scott shares how meditation, psychedelics, and daily self-inquiry helped him awaken to a new way of living — one that integrates consciousness directly into work, relationships, and leadership. Together, they discuss the shift from “doing” to “being,” the layers of healing that unfold over time, and why true growth happens not on silent retreats but in the chaos of everyday life. Timestamps: 02:00 – The moment Scott realized he wasn’t his thoughts 05:00 – How alopecia and stress led to meditation 07:00 – Outward success vs. inner emptiness 09:30 – The opening that came through suffering 10:00 – Ayahuasca and the direct experience of consciousness 13:00 – Exploring altered states through breath, sound, and stillness 15:00 – Realizing the “wrong game” — from startups to self-awareness 17:00 – Everyday life as a dojo for consciousness 18:30 – Tracking moments of disturbance and unwinding patterns 21:00 – Why spirituality must be integrated into work and life 23:00 – Grace and pacing through the healing journey 26:00 – Observing emotions like characters at a party 29:00 – The separation of achievement and spiritual growth 33:00 – Conscious evolution as the next frontier for humanity 36:00 – The pioneer’s paradox: not celebrated while you’re pioneering 38:00 – The source code of change: why consciousness comes first 42:00 – What Scott hopes readers take from The Conscious Creator  **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the sanctuary you’re looking for is one you build with your own two hands? In this episode, I sit with Michael Dellios, artist, builder, and co-founder of Sip Saunas. From growing up on job sites with his father to becoming a lifelong entrepreneur, Michael shares how following his curiosity led him from advertising to furniture-making to creating spaces that restore health, connection, and presence. We dive into sauna culture, rituals that quiet the mind, and why creating sacred spaces—whether it’s a chair, a mug, or a sauna—can transform the way we live. This is a conversation about creativity, resilience, trusting your gut, and building not just structures, but experiences that last for generations. Timestamps: 00:00 – Who is Michael Dellios? A beautifully imperfect human 02:00 – The peace of building with your hands 04:00 – Growing up with a builder father and learning artistry through design 05:30 – The entrepreneurial journey: from grass-cutting to marketing to music to furniture 07:00 – Feeling unfulfilled and searching for deeper meaning in work 09:00 – The pivot: from psychotherapy dreams to building saunas 11:00 – The first sauna project and the impact it had on community 14:00 – Trusting your gut and finding clarity in silence 18:00 – Building the first SIP sauna and commitment to sustainable materials 22:00 – Saunas as ancestral sanctuaries: slowing down and reconnecting 26:00 – Rituals with Lisa: breathwork, stretching, and sacred boundaries 29:00 – Morning routines that rebaptize the mind daily 31:00 – Handling anxiety, doubt, and the practice of dots forming a line 36:00 – Practical advice for buying or building a sauna 40:00 – The importance of testing saunas before investing 42:00 – Creating sacred spaces beyond the sauna: chairs, mugs, and rituals 44:00 – Vipassana, plant medicine, and new edges in mental fitness 46:00 – The joy in everyday rituals and final reflections   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if a single accident could forever change the way you see life, fear, and possibility? In this powerful conversation, Lisa Garr—broadcaster, entrepreneur, and near-death experiencer—shares how a mountain biking crash opened a door to another dimension of awareness. From navigating memory loss and brain healing to building a career amplifying voices of transformation, Lisa reveals how imagination, intention, and perspective can unlock flow and possibility in all our lives. Timestamps: [00:01:00] The accident that changed everything—Lisa’s near-death experience and the pine tree lesson. [00:05:00] The fear that shut her voice down—and two years of recovery through meditation and neurofeedback. [00:12:00] Why imagination is the golden key to unlocking miracles. [00:17:00] Flow states, awareness, and how we can experience “near-death insights” without trauma. [00:23:00] Fear vs. presence: why fear only exists in the past and future. [00:25:00] The Bali story—helping a friend hover between worlds. [00:30:00] Discovering her service through broadcasting and healing frequency. [00:33:00] Kindness as the new normal: why these conversations shouldn’t be “woo-woo.” [00:41:00] Setting powerful intentions and finding alignment with new work and purpose. [00:45:00] Lisa’s non-negotiable: saying no, resting, and avoiding burnout. [00:47:00] Final reflections: perspective, imagination, and embracing possibilities.   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What sustains you when you’re standing between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming? In this conversation, Marc sits down with Lamees Butt, builder, entrepreneur, and founder of Riser, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the messy middle of building. From Lego castles as a child to scaling tech companies and now reimagining the hiring process, Lamees shares candid insights on resilience, visualization, confidence, and why culture—not skill—determines success. She also opens up about the personal loss of her mother and how her mother’s lessons in confidence continue to shape her journey today. This is an honest, practical, and deeply human look at building—whether it’s a career, a company, or yourself. Timestamps: 00:00 | Who are you? Lamees on being a builder 03:00 | From Lego blocks to early entrepreneurial sparks 06:00 | First ventures, failures, and the lessons of timing 08:00 | Losing autonomy and the awakening to build for herself 11:00 | Visualization + planning: Lamees’ practice for clarity and momentum 17:00 | The “messy middle” of entrepreneurship and mental health 21:00 | Spin bikes, silence, and the tools to reset energy 24:00 | Why intuition is the leader’s ultimate competitive advantage 26:00 | Introducing Riser: reimagining hiring with video + AI + humanity 34:00 | Gen Z, networking, and the hidden job market 41:00 | Conquering the confidence crisis: how to pitch yourself in 60 seconds 45:00 | What makes Lamees smile: carrying forward her mother’s legacy of confidence   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the most honest conversation you’ll ever have is the one you write to yourself? Depression cycles, chasing highs, and the quiet power of contentment — Oliver Mann shares a practical journaling approach that actually creates change: Reveal → Reclaim → Rewrite, plus the underrated technique of dialogue writing (a Jung-inspired way to talk with parts of yourself) and why community turns a private practice into real-world transformation. We also explore “success compounds, mistakes disappear,” how to stop outsourcing self-worth, and why you don’t need perfect handwriting to heal. Show Notes 00:00 – 03:15 · Who is Oliver? From cyclical depression to contentment; “success compounds, mistakes disappear.” 03:16 – 05:45 · Catching yourself “hunting for highs” vs living from contentment; decoupling self-esteem from external validation. 06:00 – 08:30 · Journaling as “self-interrogation” and why the medicine tastes sour before it helps. 08:31 – 12:10 · What journaling isn’t: against “tick-box” diaries and mechanical gratitude. 12:11 – 15:59 · Beyond polarization: journaling → self-awareness → empathy. 16:00 – 19:30 · Jung’s psychological alchemy: blackening → whitening → “golding” → (redness). 19:31 – 23:40 · The hard part: leaving dopamine insights for uncomfortable behavior change. 23:41 – 31:30 · Owning dualities (greed and generosity); honest self-ownership without ego spin. 31:31 – 41:00 · Reveal → Reclaim → Rewrite framework; curiosity prompts and rewriting with kindness. 41:01 – 46:30 · Dialogue writing 101 (active imagination roots), set-up, and the “7 minutes of BS.” 46:31 – 51:10 · Make journaling normal; building community (Barcelona Journaling Festival). 51:11 – 55:59 · Spiral, not circle: process over “the one truth.” Close: be curious, be honest, be kind.    **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your next great story isn’t scripted—it’s discovered? Director and storyteller Kate West (Huckberry Presents) takes us from the Beijing Paralympics to the mountains of Wyoming and into the making of Huckberry’s hit series “DIRT.” We unpack how breaking the fourth wall, leading with curiosity, and lacing scenes with “tidbits” of education keeps viewers glued to the screen—and inspires families (Marc’s included) to explore the world together Show Notes 00:00 – Who is Kate West? Athlete, mom, storyteller, and the Huckberry Presents lead. 01:00 – Origin story: Beijing Olympics and falling in love with Paralympic narratives. 02:30 – Imposter syndrome, film in NYC, and choosing the brand route. 04:00 – Brand storytelling vs. ads; why lifestyle matters more than slogans. 05:00 – “Stay curious, seek joy”: the motto Kate shouts to her kids—and her crews. 06:00 – Breaking the fourth wall and showing the crew: making BTS part of the story. 07:00 – Joy as a production value; mental fitness and presence on set. 08:00 – Creative bandwidth and nervous system management; perspective as a tool. 10:00 – Why “DIRT” hits: family-friendly, human-first stories and authentic impact. 11:45 – What Huckberry is, and how “DIRT” & “Shop Class” came to life. 12:30 – The seed: Pacific Northwest adventures with Josh; food + nature + people. 14:00 – Not Bourdain—on purpose: humility, hosts, and characters as the focus. 16:00 – Script what you lived: post-shoot writing and place-based reflection. 17:00 – Trusting subjects, rolling with surprises (goodbye horses, hello Mossy). 20:00 – Food as universal connector; the “tidbits” method to keep watch-time high. 21:00 – Most viewers watch on TV, not phones—why that changes the craft. 24:00 – Asking boldly: access, case studies, and selling the vision early. 25:00 – Quiet mind in nature (especially with kids) and the Teton reset. 27:00 – Rituals by phase: exercise to spark words, calendar-blocking for flow. 30:00 – Strategy in the morning; busywork in the afternoon (creative hygiene). 31:00 – Teasers: Mexico, a domestic chapter, Europe—and six episodes next year. 33:00 – Uncharted places (including Canada!) and traveling fast with a lean team. 35:00 – What Kate’s mind needs now: resets and positive energy from all sides. 40:00 – What makes her smile: the superpower of female friendships.   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When was the last time you got quiet enough to hear what your life is already telling you? What powers your best decisions—hustle or quiet? Chef-founder and former actor Vikki Krinsky shares how she turned premonition-level intuition, elite-client kitchen experience, and stubborn resilience into VK Bars, a clean B12 energy bar now landing in luxury hotels—without venture money. From a life-altering choice at 15 to follow her inner signal, to staging in Europe, to cooking for A-listers, to saying “no” to additives and “yes” to athletes, Vikki shows how to stack wins, slow down, and let feelings inform execution.  Show Notes 00:00 – Who is Vikki? “Fuel” as a life theme; movement, mind, and food as energy. 02:00 – Immigrating S. Africa → Canada; early journaling; adversity shaping drive. 04:30 – Premonitions as a kid; learning to nurture intuition. 07:00 – Pivotal choice at 15: soccer scholarship dreams vs. TV pilot—listening to guidance. 10:30 – Industry pressure to get “camera-ready”; shifting into nutrition & training. 13:30 – Walking away from acting; backpacking to Paris; invited to stage in elite kitchens. 18:00 – Self-taught path, asking for a shot in Swiss & Spanish kitchens. 22:00 – Back to LA: Equinox → first celeb client; learning by doing (and owning mistakes). 24:00 – Her real edge: empathy + energy with talent under body-image pressure. 26:00 – Underpaid → create the VK Method → A-List Appetite food delivery. 29:00 – Quiet practices: “staring at walls,” micro-pauses, best-case intention setting. 37:00 – “Stack the wins” as fuel. 38:00 – Cooking for Seth MacFarlane; caffeine problem → B12 exploration. 40:00 – Prototyping energy bites on set; cold-calling manufacturers. 41:00 – Everyone says “don’t do it” → she does it anyway; 2020 launch, pause, reformulate. 42:00 – Clean label differentiators (rosemary as preservative; no “natural flavors”). 43:00 – Door-to-door selling; wins with Four Seasons, Bel-Air, Rosewood; bootstrapping grit. 45:00 – New nudge: fueling female athletes with real ingredients.   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneur Tyler Smith shares how a shocking biological age test inspired him to transform his health and create Hundred, a “doctor in your pocket” designed to help anyone reach their greatest health of all time.

A candid conversation with Carl Daikeler on how curiosity, creativity, and accountability transformed his personal fitness struggles into BODi, one of the world’s biggest fitness brands, and the lessons we can all use to stay consistent, connected, and healthy.

What if death wasn’t something to fear, but a catalyst for your greatest transformation? Somatic practitioner, dancer, and poet Hannah Blake reunites with Marc to explore how we heal, evolve, and reconnect to the heartbeat of nature. They unpack the journey from performance to purpose, discuss the intelligence of the body, and the importance of death—physical, emotional, and egoic—as a portal to rebirth. Hannah shares her personal journey through burnout, Crohn’s disease, plant medicine, and community building in the Oregon forest. This episode dives into the intersection of somatic psychology, sacred ceremony, and the need for collective healing in a fractured world. Our first conversation can be found here.    Show Notes 00:00 – Opening: Who is Hannah today? 02:00 – Revisiting their first conversation and Hannah’s core identity 05:00 – How a cultural dance trip changed her life path 07:00 – Healing Crohn’s and creating the SOM Maya method 10:00 – Dance as spiritual expression, not performance 12:00 – How Hannah blends somatics, plant medicine, and neuroplasticity 14:00 – Her 3-day healing format and care-first approach 16:00 – What burnout taught her about congruence and boundaries 18:00 – Using the body as a compass for truth and discernment 22:00 – Interoception: Noticing what the body knows 26:00 – “So much of our life is dying to our past” 28:00 – Ego death as a fertilizer for new life 31:00 – DMT, surrender, and being ready to die 34:00 – Rebuilding community and regenerative living 36:00 – A beautiful analogy from the Baha’i faith on life and rebirth 42:00 – The medicine of communal healing 45:00 – Closing reflections on questions, community, and legacy   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the edge you’re searching for isn’t outside of you—but already within? I sit down with Gina Tucci-Karnisovas—mental strength coach and former competitive athlete—to explore the often-overlooked drivers of sustainable performance: breath, presence, visualization, and grounded confidence. Gina shares how embracing both “white belt curiosity” and “black belt strength” helped her navigate intense performance anxiety and how that mindset now shapes her work with elite athletes and high performers. We get into what real confidence looks like, how to stay calm under pressure, and why mental fitness is just as essential as physical training—if not more.   Show Notes 00:00 – The “white belt” mindset: humility, curiosity, and reverence 03:00 – Martial arts, Stoicism, and her evolution into sports psychology 06:00 – Her mom’s legacy: breath, Pac-Man visualization, and mental resilience 10:00 – From performance anxiety to mental strength coaching 12:00 – Discovering breathwork and yoga as transformation tools 18:00 – Why elite athletes still struggle with confidence 20:00 – Breaking down grounded vs. naive confidence 24:00 – How to build confidence through evidence and habit stacking 28:00 – Why mental fitness in sports must come from the top down 32:00 – The stigma around vulnerability in pro sports 36:00 – Gina’s AM/PM bookend routines for mental clarity 40:00 – Mental nutrition: What’s feeding your mind? 45:00 – Reframing negative self-talk and the reps of daily life   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to lead a 1,400-person organization while staying grounded, resilient, and connected to what truly matters? I sit down with Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donelson, to explore how he balances running one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with personal mental fitness practices, authentic leadership, and a vision for the future. Tim shares the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, how reading and music fueled his early growth, and why he believes mental fitness is a competitive advantage in today’s world. We also dive into how AI is reshaping the legal profession, the concept of micro-resilience, and how leaders can clear the path for others while taking care of themselves. Don’t miss Tim’s new book Everybody Leads, now available!   Show Notes 00:00 – Who is Tim Lupinacci? Family, faith, and leadership roots 02:00 – Growing up on the move: books, music, and self-discovery 05:00 – Building daily reading habits and why they fuel his leadership 07:00 – The importance of mental recovery for leaders 09:00 – How Tim stumbled into law and found a passion for problem-solving 11:00 – A tough lesson: the mistake that sparked his leadership journey 14:00 – The internal wrestling before stepping into the CEO role 16:00 – Launching "Baker Next" and overcoming early setbacks 19:00 – Staying the course through crisis and building team accountability 20:00 – The future of law and AI disruption 24:00 – Lessons from other industries and trusted advisor principles 27:00 – Tim’s core leadership values and Disney-inspired analogies 31:00 – Mental fitness on the road: the state of his team in 2025 36:00 – Why mental health must be seen as a strategic advantage 40:00 – Writing his book and why everyone can lead without a title 47:00 – Micro-resilience: the power of small, consistent actions 50:00 – Daily journaling and framing each day for success 52:00 – Closing reflections on leadership, mental fitness, and impact   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the questions you fear the most could become your greatest guides? Journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten joins Behind the Human to unpack the profound power of questions. From questioning her marriage and career to navigating new motherhood, Elizabeth shares how embracing life's unanswerable questions has transformed her world. We explore her new book How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and dive into the frameworks, stories, and personal practices that help us all sit with uncertainty, reframe stuckness, and find clarity amidst the chaos. Whether you’re facing a major life decision or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers a radically compassionate lens on how to use curiosity, reflection, and even slowness as a way forward. Show Notes 00:00 – Introduction to Elizabeth and her work 02:00 – Lava lamps and evolving identity: Who are you, really? 04:30 – Writing as a grounding practice for motherhood and reflection 06:00 – The paralysis of uncertainty and why we fear the big questions 08:00 – Dating without questions: A wake-up call for deeper curiosity 10:00 – Letters to a Young Poet and falling in love with uncertainty 13:00 – From fear to action: Asking the questions that change everything 16:00 – Reframing "Should I get a divorce?" to "How might we stay together?" 18:00 – Creating safe environments to explore difficult conversations 21:00 – Accompanying each other through life’s hardest moments 23:00 – How ancient wisdom and men’s groups offer modern insight 24:30 – Marc shares his origin story with questions and Chip Conley’s pivotal advice 27:00 – Recognizing “dead leaf” questions vs. expansive ones 29:00 – The power of patience and walking slower to think clearer 31:00 – Slowing down your journaling practice to upgrade your thinking 33:00 – What Elizabeth hopes readers take away from her book   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if one prayer could change everything? In this episode of Behind the Human, Marc sits down with Matt Potter—co-founder of Pray.com—to unpack an extraordinary life story that began with a near-abortion and grew into one of the most influential faith-based platforms in the world. They explore how spiritual practice, digital innovation, and how a personal relationship with God are reshaping how we approach mental and emotional health. Whether you're religious, spiritual, or simply curious about how ancient rituals are finding new life through technology, this conversation will stretch your mind and open your heart.   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your biggest breakthrough came from something you’ve been doing your whole life—breathing? I sit down with Adam Ludwin, founder of FivePointFive, a cutting-edge breathwork app that uses real-time biometrics and music to transform your mental, emotional, and physical state—anytime, anywhere. But Adam didn’t start here. We unpack his journey from building and exiting a $100M+ marketing tech company, to nearly burning out, to rediscovering meaning through breathwork. He shares how fatherhood shaped his views on education and well-being, how functional breathwork saved his health, and why he believes personalized, science-backed breathwork is the future of performance and longevity. Show Notes [00:03:00] Adam’s early entrepreneurial drive and family influence [00:07:00] Why he dropped out of university and what he did instead [00:12:00] Teaching mental fitness to his kids: gratitude, journaling, nasal breathing [00:17:00] Burnout, tight chest, and discovering functional breathwork [00:19:00] Selling his company and taking a year to reset with purpose [00:23:00] The emotional side of exits: friendship shifts and family grounding [00:28:00] Founding FivePointFive and the breathwork tool he wished he had years ago [00:34:00] Why FivePointFive is unlike any wellness app you’ve seen before [00:40:00] Habit stacking, wearables, and functional breathing in real life [00:44:00] The future of health isn’t more tech—it’s better use of what we already have   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the friction you feel isn’t a flaw—but a misalignment with how you’re designed to operate? Meet Erin Claire Jones—author, teacher, and one of the world’s top voices in human design—to explore how this mystical-yet-practical framework can unlock more flow, purpose, and clarity in every part of life. From business to parenting to personal growth, this conversation blends wisdom and real-world tools to help you stop forcing what’s not working and start aligning with your true energetic blueprint.   Show Notes 00:02 – Erin introduces herself and shares how motherhood has shifted her sense of identity 00:04 – Why human design feels like “permission to be yourself” 00:08 – The mystical origin story of human design (and why usefulness matters more than belief) 00:14 – Erin’s personal story of discovering her design at a dinner party in NYC 00:21 – How she navigated early failures trying to bring human design to business 00:24 – The role of invitation and visibility for Projectors like Marc & Erin 00:25 – Breakdown of all five human design types 00:33 – Real-world examples from Erin’s family and client sessions 00:41 – Human Design vs. AI: what can’t be automated 00:47 – Erin’s personal mental fitness rituals and boundaries with technology   🔗 Get your chart & Erin’s book: humandesignblueprint.com Join Erin for a live 12-week course all about how to use Human Design as a tool to transform lives, starting with your own: https://erinclairejones.com/hdcc-level-1   **** ✨ Personal Socrates is on SALE! >>> Use UPGRADE20 at baronfig.com for 20% off through May and June.    Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Anthony McLean—keynote speaker, screenwriter, and long-time youth advocate. We unpack why mental fitness is “everything you do so you can be at your best for the longest, with the least wear and tear.”  Show Notes Why “your authentic self is your superpower” and how to use it at work Mental fitness vs. hustle culture—Mr Beast as cautionary tale The “big-rocks” calendar hack for protecting creative time Fun as a non-negotiable productivity tool Parenting teens & first-year university students without losing influence Using AI as a creative co-pilot (and where the human stays irreplaceable) Rapid-fire takeaways: breathwork, journaling, therapy, and micro-recovery   **** ✨ Personal Socrates is on SALE! >>> Use UPGRADE20 at baronfig.com for 20% off through May and June.    Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props 👇 Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.