Melissa Nanavati's mission is to help people find and build a peaceful, thriving relationship, without sacrificing their ambition.In this episode, she talked about how she helped her husband trek Antarctica from thousands of miles away, what makes peak performance love different, and much more.Website: https://www.melissananavati.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PeakPerformanceLoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissananavatiContact me at danny [at] dannymiranda [dot] com
Two of my close friends, Nick Sweeney and Jack Moses, joined me for this special episode of the podcast.
(00:00) - The Shared Mission for Service
(12:20) - Authenticity and Self-Acceptance
(16:11) - Navigating Input Overload and Self-Awareness
(23:27) - Finding Self-Love and True Alignment
(35:21) - Honoring the Writer Within
(45:39) - Empowerment Through Choice and Freedom
(55:55) - The Power of Choice and Commitment
(01:02:43) - Embracing Balance and Personal Growth
(01:16:10) - Connecting Through Gratitude and Sharing
John Patrick Morgan (JP) is a philosopher, creator, and powerful human. In this podcast episode, we talk about parenting, love, and how JP manifested a house in Hawaii in exactly one year.
I attended his intensive/retreat in Hawaii called The Field from May 19-23, 2025. We recorded this episode on May 25. In this episode, we mainly focus on insightful stories from John.
This is episode 472 of The Danny Miranda Podcast.
If you enjoyed this episode and/or have any thoughts, feel free to message me: danny@dannymiranda.com (I'm mostly off social media at the time of this recording).
JP's Links
Website: https://jpmorganjr.com
We Are Creating: https://wearecreating.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpmorganjr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpmorganjr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpmorganjr
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Why Danny Invited JP On The Podcast
2:42 The Story of the Moon & The Creating Perspective
9:07 Is It Rude to Say “Everything is Perfect”?
10:18 Cultivating a Loving Heart
14:25 The Origin of “Gentle, Gentle, Easy, Easy”
17:12 What is The Field?
18:11 First Meditation Experience & Anger Transformation
22:27 Anger, Love, and Parenting with Kalpna
25:27 Shadow Work & Creating Being Course Insights
27:58 Gandhi, Nonviolence & Judgment Dissolving
29:07 The Paradox of Gentleness & Warrior Spirit
35:01 If You Don’t Like That, What Would You Love?
36:38 Lessons From The Field
43:13 Bugged By Bugs
45:03 Story of JP’s Dad’s Friend Who Was Wrongfully Imprisoned
55:33 Deciding You’re Good & Trusting Your Heart
57:20 Theme of the Year: Attention
1:07:41 Creating A House In Maui
1:09:58 Daily Declarations & 365-Day Manifestation
1:12:04 Creating from Being, Not Just Doing
1:14:12 What Gets Created From a Loving Declaration
1:16:00 Deciding Who You Are & Holding the Field
1:18:36 Fear of Being Seen vs. Desire for Impact
1:21:02 Creating Belief Before Evidence
1:23:22 Why We Avoid Deciding We’re Good
1:25:43 Releasing Fear of the Dark Parts of You
Nick Sweeney is a breathwork coach and cofounder of Coherence (https://www.coherencebreath.com). In this conversation, we spoke about launching a breathwork app, how to breathe to improve cardio, ChatGPT, and how running Alignment Academy for the first two months of the year impacted us.
My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/
Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethos
Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos
Download Coherence App: https://www.coherencebreath.com
In this episode, Talia and I explore the transformative power of discovering your Reason for Being - a method that unlocks clarity, purpose, and deep self-awareness.
We're hosting our first public event here: https://buy.stripe.com/7sIdSQd0d9c00s87t3
Website: yourreasonforbeing.com
Danny's X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda
Talia's X: https://x.com/heytaliavictor
Timestamps:
00:00 - A Prayer for Truth & Connection
02:00 - The Evolution of Friendship & Growth
04:30 - What is the “Reason for Being” Framework?
10:00 - The Life-Changing 2015 Discovery
18:00 - How Childhood Trauma Shapes Our Purpose
24:00 - Recognizing Unconscious Patterns & Triggers
30:00 - The Missing Piece: What Lights You Up?
36:00 - The Power of Holding Space & Deep Facilitation
42:00 - The Role of Masculine & Feminine Energy in Transformation
48:00 - Breaking Free from Misaligned Success Metrics
55:00 - Danny’s Personal Journey: From Podcasting to Deeper Alignment
1:02:00 - How This Framework Changes Your Business & Life
1:10:00 - Why You Can’t Unsee Your Purpose After This
1:18:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Hardy to dive deep into the power of integrity, radical honesty, and the transformative practice of "Integrity Sessions." We explore how clearing unspoken truths can set you free, how this practice has changed our lives, and why most people are afraid to face themselves.
Alex's retreat: https://masculine-mindset-alex1422.replit.app/
Alex's X: https://x.com/IntegratedAlex
Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedalex
My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: Why Integrity Changes Everything
04:02 - The Power of Radical Honesty
10:11 - Breaking Free from the Lies We Tell Ourselves
17:35 - The Cost of Avoiding Hard Truths
22:48 - How Integrity Sessions Transformed Our Lives
30:53 - Divine Moments: The Universe’s Tests
37:22 - Escaping the Corporate Trap: Alex’s Story
45:15 - Why Owning Your Perception is Everything
52:40 - How Speaking Your Truth Creates Freedom
01:00:13 - Building Trust Through Radical Vulnerability
01:08:09 - How to Start Your Own Integrity Practice
Tej Dosa and I recorded this episode on Saturday, February 15. Whenever I talk to Tej, I always come away from the podcast feeling high. I hope you do too.
You can contact me on X at @heydannymiranda and him at @ComedicBizman.
AI Summary (created by Otter.ai):
Danny Miranda and Tej Dosa discuss the transformative power of their conversations and the impact of Danny's upcoming book, Divine Moments. Danny shares how a message from Nicola Marasco inspired him to record this episode. They explore the concept of divine moments, emphasizing the importance of staying present and connected to the source of life. Tej recounts a personal experience of feeling deeply connected during a walk, which transformed his perspective. They also discuss the significance of energy and how it shapes experiences and interactions. Danny reflects on his journey from partying to writing about divine moments, highlighting the role of meditation and inner work in his transformation. Danny Miranda and Tej Dosa discuss the transformative power of guided meditations and the impact of their podcast conversations. Danny shares his experience of guiding a meditation at a friend's wedding and expresses a desire to create a YouTube channel for guided meditations. Tej recounts a vision of Danny leading large meditations, similar to Joe Dispenza's retreats. They explore the deep connection and receptivity of their listeners, emphasizing the importance of presence and spiritual growth. Tej also reflects on how their conversations have positively affected his own well-being, reducing his coughing during the podcast.
Alignment Academy: alignmentacademy.coA 7-week program to help you become your greatest version. Nick and I are beginning on January 1. alignmentacademy.coEpisode 467. In this episode, Nick and I go deep into what it means to live in alignment. We talk about the lessons we’ve learned through fasting, meditation, and breathwork, and share the challenges we’ve faced along the way.My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethosNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Living in Alignment Series 00:55 - Launch of Alignment Academy 02:54 - Seven-Week Program Overview 03:59 - Defining Alignment in Life 06:37 - Personal Values and Alignment 07:06 - Nick’s Transformation: Fasting and Clarity 12:55 - The Power of a 40-Hour Fast 17:10 - Exercising While Fasting: Benefits and Risks 20:47 - Meditation and Healing During a Fast 31:02 - Seeing Others as Souls in Human Bodies 36:12 - Triggers Around Technology: Frustration and Flow 42:30 - The Stopping of Momentum as Part of the Flow 50:53 - Integrity and Keeping Promises to Yourself 52:34 - The Macro View of Personal Growth 57:09 - Redirecting Attention with Alarms and Awareness 1:01:11 - Expanding Perspective Through Breath 1:08:11 - The Courage to Face Pain and Heal 1:13:55 - Attuning to Your Feelings and Alignment 1:19:41 - Navigating Difficult Decisions with Intuition 1:22:15 - Resistance as a Signal of Growth 1:24:04 - Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Spirit
Alignment Academy: alignmentacademy.co
A 7-week program to help you become your greatest version. Nick and I are beginning on January 1. Prices increase: alignmentacademy.co Episode 466. Today we dove into Nick's Vortex Method, how it helped him heal from injuries and master his energy, and why holding your breath can literally make your heart stronger. Nick even shared some insane stories - like passing out during breathwork (while driving, no less) and how he turned those experiences into a transformative practice anyone can use. My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/ Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethos Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - Meditation and the path to alignment 0:38 - Recognizing your gifts and stepping into purpose 1:59 - Introducing Nick’s virtual breathwork sessions 3:16 - Exploring focus and healing through breathwork 4:16 - Feeling energy shifts with guided breathwork 5:55 - Designing a day in alignment 6:34 - When Nick’s alignment journey began 8:14 - The power of breakthrough moments 11:13 - Discovering your unique gift 12:21 - Building trust in your practice 13:18 - Breathing for optimal energy flow 14:56 - Unlocking diaphragmatic breathing 17:48 - Surrender and the art of letting go 19:16 - Reading energy fields for deeper connection 21:01 - Self-awareness as the key to alignment 23:02 - Recharging through mindful breathwork 27:37 - Daily habits for sustained alignment 29:00 - Danny’s meditation journey 31:00 - Why alignment begins with self-acceptance 33:00 - Breathwork as the entry point to presence 36:00 - Progress through intentional practice 37:26 - Breath-holding and the science of transformation 39:08 - How breathwork improves heart and mind alignment 43:00 - Tuning into the wisdom of your body 45:06 - Introducing the Vortex Method 47:34 - Balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic states 50:06 - Committing to 30 days of transformation 54:16 - Overcoming imbalance and finding harmony 56:41 - Why Alignment Academy can change your life 58:20 - The safety of breathwork practices 1:02:00 - Breathwork as a mental reset 1:05:15 - Nick’s wildest breathwork moments 1:08:30 - Reframing stress through breath awareness 1:11:00 - Aligning your body and mind in daily life 1:15:25 - How to access the Vortex Breath Method 1:18:00 - The power of consistency in breathwork 1:20:45 - Creating energy flow through focused breathwork 1:24:10 - Daily routines for peak alignment 1:27:45 - How breathwork rewires the nervous system 1:31:00 - Nick’s journey from self-healing to teaching 1:34:30 - Exploring the relationship between mind and body 1:38:00 - Overcoming fear and doubt through breathwork 1:42:10 - The long-term benefits of mindful breathing 1:46:30 - Danny reflects on his own alignment journey 1:50:15 - Closing thoughts: The breath as a tool for transformation
Alignment Academy [cohort starting January 1]: https://alignmentacademy.co/
Meditate with me: https://meditation.dannymiranda.com/
Episode 465. After a 6 month break from the podcast, I sat down with my friend Nick Sweeney. Nick and I explore courage, alignment, and the breakthroughs of embracing resistance.
We talk about breathwork, purpose, and the power of community in creating transformation. If you want to step into your highest self, this is for you.
My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda
Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethos
Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos
Chapters:
00:10 Back After a 6-Month Break
01:22 Navigating Breakup and Breakthrough Moments
02:56 The Role of Friendship in Overcoming Life's Challenges
04:35 The Evolution of Partnership and Shared Purpose
09:32 What Makes Austin a Magnet for Growth and Transformation
11:45 Vibrations and the Power of True Connection
13:44 The Impact of What You Do Behind Closed Doors
16:39 Resistance as a Signal for Growth
18:06 The Healing Power of Community at the Retreat
20:45 First Breathwork Session and Overcoming Fear
27:00 Lessons from Courage and Living on the Edge
34:10 The Trap of I’ll Be Happy When
37:43 Aligning Your Life with Love and Purpose
41:00 The Role of Community and Accountability in Transformation
46:26 Facing Resistance and Accepting Your Truth
55:21 Courage as the Catalyst for Change
1:00:27 Trusting Intuition and Surrendering to the Process
1:07:40 The Synergy of Opposite Strengths in Partnerships
1:13:03 Synchronicities and Divine Timing in Business and Life
1:17:34 Living on the Razor’s Edge of Intuition and Analysis
1:23:11 Breaking Free from Old Patterns to Embrace Growth
1:28:45 The Courage to Take the First Step Toward Change
1:33:12 Building a Container for Collective Transformation
1:39:08 Who Is Programming You and Holding You Back
1:43:45 Recognizing and Releasing Limiting Beliefs
1:49:12 Overcoming Fear and Living in Alignment with Faith
1:55:01 Final Thoughts on Courage, Purpose, and Partnership
Just a Skype audio call with a dear friend (https://x.com/ComedicBizman). https://x.com/heydannymiranda
Judson is a former Navy SEAL, seasoned entrepreneur, and transformational coach. In this episode, we talk about why men need to become emotionally vulnerable, how he went from being a Navy SEAL to a transformative Coach for the Modern Man, and his 4 step process on how you can live a more fulfilled life. My info: My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/ Judson's info: https://www.judsonkauffman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/judsonkauffman/ Timestamps: 00:00 Maintaining physical and mental wellness is crucial. 09:02 Energy source for 400 years, pendulum swinging. 15:48 Compartmentalization, shutting down emotions, lack of spirituality. 16:38 Increasing wealth led to loss of joy. 23:33 Journey to transformation, choosing a new path. 29:24 Cultivate self-compassion, identify patterns, and express forgiveness. 34:40 Friends' encouragement led to a professional realization. 39:09 Clinicians must acknowledge bias, coaches should not. 46:07 Betrayal for being open and trusting. 51:28 Ignoring problems leads to inevitable consequences. 56:41 Emotions and intuition result from complex brain processing. 01:00:28 Grateful for your vulnerability and impactful work.
Cal Callahan is an entrepreneur and podcast host. In this episode, he shares his transformative journey from a successful trading career to a path of deeper self-discovery and healing.
My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/
Cal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/
Cal's Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Hosting My Second Men's Retreat
05:11 Admiration for Cal
12:12 Cal's Journey
18:59 Feeling Alive
26:07 Struggling to Balance roles,
31:52 Fear of being seen as inadequate persists.
32:53 Sharing deep feelings with her transformed relationship.
42:15 Sharing relatable experiences with athletes and challenges.
43:40 I bridge the gap and build connections.
50:36 Becoming aware, examining, and undoing unconscious beliefs.
58:11 Seeking approval, hiding truth, and sugarcoating behavior.
01:02:18 Creating independence, not repeating childhood patterns.
01:08:58 Balance self-criticism with being your own fan.
01:13:32 Continuous personal growth and self-love journey.
01:15:40 Wishing for all to increase presence, freedom.
Will Ahmed is the founder of WHOOP a recovery-focused fitness tracker.
In this episode, we explore the balance between ambition and gratitude, how Amazon copied his product, and the impact of personal choice in life and business.
00:00 Intro
00:36 The Impact of Meditation on Will's Life
05:15 Learning to Meditate is a Superpower
06:48 Controlling Your Mind With a Mantra
10:50 How to Sleep Better
14:00 Lebron James Wearing WHOOP
15:30 The Yoyo of Entrepreneurship
19:00 The Power of Gratitude
21:00 The Danger of Chasing Goals
25:30 What Will is Struggling With Today
29:30 What makes WHOOP different
33:02 How to Come Up With Great Ideas
35:40 The Best Feature of a WHOOP
37:07 How Phil Knight Inspired Will
38:33 Nike's Brand Impact on Consumers.
43:30 Amazon Copied WHOOP
49:03 How to Be a Leader in a Crisis
51:41 Building a Strong Brand
54:05 Unlocking Human Performance
The Danny Miranda Podcast 461
John Shahidi is the president of Happy Dad.
In this episode we dive into the importance of health, spirituality, and maintaining close family ties, how the social media landscape is changing, and the delicate balance between promoting products like alcohol and encouraging a culture of health and wellness.
Timestamps:
00:30 Intro
00:00 John's Weight Loss Journey
07:38 Starting early on social media
15:46 John's childhood
20:00 Having a positive attitude and joy.
23:25 Gratitude for God
31:32 YouTube is the best platform
34:40 Create your own ecosystem
41:38 Joining trends too late
48:32 How to come up with new ideas
51:49 Hard liquor sales are down
56:31 Prioritize faith, family, health, and kindness
1:04:45 Having Valuable Friendships
1:05:48 How to have a healthy lifestyle
1:13:10 How John's wife transforms him
Recorded on January 9, 2024
Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. His first two books, Inward and Clarity & Connection were both instant bestsellers. Diego's third book, Lighter, debuted as a #1 New York Times best seller. He has sold over 1 million books worldwide that have been translated into over 25 languages. Diego's fourth book, The Way Forward, was released on October 10th, 2023.