Sam Gibbs Morris is a dynamic force of presence.  He wears many hats as a leader of men, from coaching and consulting to event facilitation.  This episode is a quick taste of his world and experience.

We cover a lot of terrain around tennis, men's work, stillness, partnerships and better understanding our nervous system.  Sam also speaks to what it means to be a "conscious outlaw" and embody the healthy "warrior" archetype.

Sam's message is rooted in a simple but profound concept - staying power.  This is a concept that most modern men struggle with.  He offers insight into how staying power creates more trust, integrity and safety in our relationships.

I appreciate Sam for his servant leadership.  He's helping a lot of men reclaim their power, presence and connection to a life of deeper purpose and love.

Jason Bronstad was born to lead.  He's a devoted family man, a thoughtful CEO of MALK Organics, and a really great friend.  This episode is a vulnerable discussion amongst friends that shares Jason's heart and integrity.

We cover a variety of topics in this episode from identity evolution and leadership, to legacy, health and adventure!  We also talk about what it means to be present and thoughtful as embodied ways of being.

Jason's story is deeply rooted in family.  He shares the importance of reflecting on our lineage and then deciding what we want to carry forward.  Jason's current leadership role at MALK is continued stewardship of health and wellness that his ancestors started many years ago.  Such a cool story.

I appreciate Jason for so many things.  His personal friendship has been a gift to me these last 5 years, including our time as Front Row Dads exploring our inner and external worlds.  I'm honored to walk with this man.  He leads in extraordinary ways.

Jeff Cayley is the walking spirit of adventure. He’s an entrepreneur, a mountain bike legend, and a passionate explorer of our natural world. He’s also someone I plan to do an adventure race with someday!

In this episode, we dive into Jeff’s journey from adventurous kid to inspiring entrepreneur. We cover his love for extreme sports, adventure racing, and innovative business ventures in the outdoor apparel industry.

Jeff and his team at KETL Mountain Apparel have come up with one of the most exciting marketing strategies I’ve seen – treasure hunting! He explains the origin and current status of some epic treasure hunts they’ve launched through KETL. He also shares some of the real challenges in growing an apparel business like KETL.

I appreciate Jeff for what he’s creating in the world. He’s a beautiful reminder of what we’re capable of when we honor who we are and what we really love.

Mike Kinner is a beautiful force of energy.  He's a devoted family man, a visionary entrepreneur and a passionate pioneer of play.  He's committed to a powerful mission of unlocking the best in others, by reminding them of what really matters.

In this episode we discuss the power of play, sports, momentum, intention and how play is ultimately a portal into flow.  We dig into the deeper purpose and potential that play can unlock, especially when we give ourselves ego-less permission.

We also learn about the awesome sport mike invented - Air O Sport.  Yes, Mike created a new sport that's being played by thousands of people!  He shares some of the origin story, challenges and growth that he's realized on the journey.

I'm inspired by how Mike shows up.  He naturally injects positive energy into any conversation, interaction or event.  We need more leaders like Mike in the world. 

Emily Gindlesparger is a masterful storyteller.  She's a writer, an author, a coach, and a wildly courageous leader. She's also a hiker, a mountain biker and a fellow advocate for nature.

In this episode we discuss the power of writing, authentic storytelling, crafting memoirs, and how the entire process can be highly therapeutic. We dig into the emotions, change and deeper discovery that stories can unlock, especially when we tell them with real courage.

Emily is committed to a mission far beyond telling stories. She wants to help people increase their self-acceptance and compassion. That's REAL work.

I appreciate Emily for how she shows up.  She's present and engaged whenever I invest time with her.  Her leadership is helping a lot of people tell better stories, which creates greater impact and human connection.

Ryan Levesque is one of my favorite people to learn with.  He's an intentional father, a proven entrepreneur, a seasoned investor and a regenerative family farmer.

He's also an extraordinary thinker, which shows up every time I invest time with him.  He distills information, ideas and thought models into clear and relevant concepts.

In this episode we discuss the "Return to Real," Ryan's grounding perspective on a shift back to a life of meaning.  He shares some of his realizations from success in the digital marketing world, his current observations of changing world conditions, and how we might navigate this unique time in history.  He synthesizes some of his learning from other great minds, compelling research and historical patterns.

Ryan also provides insight into one of his gifts, which is strategic thinking.  His message is rooted in a powerful mission - how to become an independent thinker in a complex world.

I appreciate Ryan for many things.  He's a great friend in my life, a committed family man, and a generous thought leader.  He's offering a lot of wisdom and inspiration for people in beautiful ways.

Brandon Lee could be easily labeled a genius, which is appropriate given his focus on creating "Genius of You" - a new age assessment that helps you identify and maximize your natural genius.

In this episode we discuss Brandon's pathway into the genius world, which started from exposure to the Conscious Leadership Group.  He shares how he discovered a powerful gift of helping people identify their genius, and the unique occurrence of "demand pull."  Then we discuss some of the genius types and how they support people by following their energy.

I appreciate Brandon for his curiosity and willingness to give.  He's helping a lot of people rediscover a better way to live, work and honor their innate gifts.

Note - I personally helped Brandon develop the user experience for his assessment, which you can take for free at geniusofyou.com. Go check it out!

Jim Hughes is a soul of adventure, play and guidance.  He's a world-class coach, a seasoned explorer and a source of inspiration.  Jim has the gift of making me belly laugh one minute, and then quickly shifting into holding space for the deeper, real conversations.

In this episode we discuss Jim's pathway into adventure, which started from a young age in the English countryside. We learn about his coaching business, Untamed, which helps entrepreneurs get back to real connection and alignment. Then we dive into some of his powerful coaching concepts - Flow not Force, Drive and Contentment, and Wants vs Shoulds.

This conversation is packed with insights, reflections and powerful questions.

I appreciate Jim for his presence and "untamed" nature.  He's a powerful reminder and advocate for finding our way back to our most authentic self.

What's up, folks!  After 10 months of "space" I'm excited to be back on the mic!

This is a quick episode to bring you up to speed on WHY I took 10 months off of podcasting, what's happened in my world recently, and what I'm energized about creating for future episodes.

Cary Jack is a man of passion, purpose and positive impact.  He wears many hats and has a long list of amazing accomplishments, but today he identifies as a new father, loving husband and grateful dude.

This episode is a powerful message around "happy hustling."  Cary shares his quick backstory around real hustling, experiencing burnout, turning down a 7-figure deal, and then pursuing a better path to work and living in alignment.

Cary also shares details around his SOUL MAPPING framework which guides us back to more balance and happiness.  In fact, he walked me through his process on the episode!  This is a simple yet effective assessment that you can use to gain clarity on 10 important areas of life.

I appreciate Cary for the energy and service he's bringing to the world.  He's on a mission to help people systematically harmonize ambition and well being.  He's also a lot of fun to hang out with!  Thank you, Cary, for the love, light and smiles you're generating :)

Mike Wagner is an inspiring soul. He’s a family man, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and many other things in the world. He’s also become one of my closest friends in recent years.

This episode is a powerful and vulnerable conversation around healing. Mike shares insights and experiences around understanding trauma, giving up alcohol, the pursuit of personal growth, plant based medicine, and much more.   We discuss Mike’s journey into healing and the amazing path it’s led him down.

Mike also shares some very real perspective around emotional intelligence and it’s relationship to our nervous system. His story is a masterclass on how to recognize trauma, become more in tune with our emotions, and then heal holistically. This is the real stuff from a man who’s walked the path.

I appreciate Mike for his many things, but above all, it’s courage.  He’s chosen to do the harder inner work over the last few years and I’ve witnessed it first hand. Now he’s sharing what he’s learned in service of others.

I’m grateful and honored to do life with Mike Wagner.

Mike Brcic is a spirit of adventure. He’s a family man, entrepreneur, spiritual seeker, drummer, and many other things in the world. He also guides humans on extraordinary adventures through his company, Wayfinders.

This episode explores the depths of human wayfinding and connection. The path back to who we are at our core. Mike shares his thoughts and experiences around self discovery, identity transition, impactful experiences, entrepreneurship, scaling, and much more.   We discuss Mike’s 5 C’s of and how they led him to design amazing experiences rooted in community, culture and connection.

Mike also shares some details around his latest adventure to Western Mongolia. He guided a group into one of the most remote and special places in the world. The unique landscape and culture of that area is something you’d generally learn about in National Geographic. This was one of many experiences rooted in Mike’s mission to restore connection in the world.

I appreciate Mike for his humility, wisdom and curiosity.  He's a seeker, like me, who’s passionate about helping people discover their truth.  I share a lot of common alignment with Mike, so this episode was like catching up with an old buddy over coffee.

I’m also excited to join him on a future Wayfinder adventure!

David Peralta brings warm and profound energy to the world. He helps entrepreneurs and founders design a soul centered life so that they can create impact from a place of alignment.

This episode offers some insight into awakening, conscious choices, and the power of prioritizing love. We start with David’s experience of overwhelming love at age 14. Then we explore some of David’s realizations as he entered adulthood and found true freedom on an epic road trip.

We also dive into David’s 5-stage process for living a soul centered life, which he’s modeled after work with his clients. David explains the importance of creating a vision, discovering your soul’s mission, developing unshakable focus, experiencing miraculous flow, and then ultimately prioritizing love.

I appreciate David for his heart and passion. He’s dedicated to a noble mission of helping others find true purpose, fulfillment and authenticity. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Heather Hannam is a special soul.  She's a woman of many talents with a deep range of fascinating life experiences.  She's also really fun to talk to! 

This episode offers some perspective and insight into the spiritual realm.  We start by discussing what it means to be spiritual, not religious. Then we explore some of Heather's experience with healing, teaching, witnessing others and being an advocate.

We also discuss the impact of generational trauma, which has become a powerful realization in my life. Heather shares some ideas and experiences from navigating generational trauma with her own family and clients.

I appreciate Heather for her spark and service. She's full of life, which is clear as soon as you meet her. She's also served humanity in profound ways. I'm grateful to have shared some time with Heather.

Tucker Max is the type of person you simply have to experience. He's an accomplished human and one of the smartest people I know, but that's not why I value his friendship, or why I had him on my podcast. I enjoy Tucker's presence because he's REAL. And he brought a very real conversation to this episode. 

We dive deep into why Tucker chooses a sovereign lifestyle.  We discuss his journey into homesteading,  his perspective on learning vs decision making, the power of living on land, and what it means to be an avatar.

Being an avatar is not a basic subject. In fact, it's something that very few humans have the capacity for being. I think Tucker is one of those rare humans. I've witnessed him change lives, wake people up, and spark more awareness in the world. He's also been an impactful part of my own journey, which I'm grateful for.

I appreciate Tucker for his authenticity, conviction and dedication to speaking his truth.  He doesn't hold back in a world that makes it easy to hide and stay asleep. I'm excited to see him walk his path.

Happy new year to everyone!  I'm excited to experience 2024 with new energy, focus and commitments.  As we turn the corner into a new year I thought I'd share my end of year practice with you. This is a practice I've been doing for a few years now, and as it evolves I'm finding more value and structure with the work.

This episode covers my approach in four phases - rest, reflect, reset and refocus. I offer some insight into each phase, some questions to guide you, and some things I've learned from my experience.

Sachin is a dynamic human who's changing the way we approach healthcare. He's an accomplished practitioner, chiropractor, coach, entrepreneur, family man, and many other modalities in the world. 

This episode is a masterclass on personal health and wellness. We discuss a better system personalized health, creation instead of prevention, breathwork, microbiomes, the 5 C's of digestion and more.

Sachin also shares his view on who the doctor of the future is. Spoiler alert: it's not him!  He shares simple but powerful ways we can take ownership of our own health and wellness. My family has been practicing some of Sachin's methodologies for years now, so it was an honor to have him speak to them on the podcast.

Ben is a superhuman. He's currently testing his limits as a dedicated family man, adventure explorer and podcast host of The Athlete Dad. 

This episode is packed with insights around ambition, the pursuit of balance, testing our emotional limits and the beautiful integration of all this back into family life.

Ben shares his epic story of recently climbing Mt Denali in Alaska.  Details of his journey were so real and vivid that I felt like I was right there on the mountain with him! There is so much wisdom in his experience, including a conclusion you wouldn't expect.

I appreciate Ben for his curiosity and integrity.  He's showing up for himself, his family and his community in a very authentic way.

Pedram is a modern day Jedi.  He spent time as a Taoist monk and doctor of Oriental medicine.  He's written best-selling books, produced films, and helped millions of humans find better health.  He's also known in the world as "The Urban Monk" which is a powerful brand and avatar for the energy and content he's creating.

This episode is loaded with insights around environment, self inquiry, energy, life force power, and the innate vitality we all have within us.  We also talk about Pedram's book - FOCUS: Bringing Time, Energy and Money into Flow.  We dig into the Life Garden concept and how it applies to our energy management.

Pedram also shares some history and mythology behind Bodhidharma and the Shaolin monks.  We discuss how those origins shaped the Star Wars story, other hero's journey examples, and Pedram's mission to become a force for good.  I really enjoyed this conversation.

Eric is a man of depth and creativity.  He recently experienced a profound transition after exiting his software company of 14 years.  Now he's focused on coaching entrepreneurs and creatives, producing music, and surrendering to what life presents.

This episode blends some deep insights around identity, facing uncertainty, taking action, learning to surrender, and Eric's amazing metaphors for navigating life transitions.  He shares powerful ideas around the transitions we encounter, how we experience them, and unique perspective on realizing actual transformation.

I appreciate Eric for the way he shows up in the world.  He brings a warm and powerful energy, filled with wisdom, and I always learn something from my conversations with him.