Join Mike and Russ — the Renaissance Brothers — on a journey into the art of authentic, empathetic communication. This podcast explores Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and how everyday conversations can become tools for connection, clarity, and compassion.
Whether you're navigating tough talks at home, at work, or within yourself, Mike and Russ share practical insights, real-world stories, and some humorous discussions to help you communicate with empathy, honesty, and intention.
Rediscover what it means to be heard — and to truly listen.
Join Mike and Russ for a special guest episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast featuring Javier Paz, a veteran capital markets researcher whose career spans Credit Suisse, Datos Insights, and Forbes. Javier breaks down the similarities and differences between owning stocks and crypto, and unpacks the many flavors of digital assets—crypto, NFTs, DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and more. With an increasing percentage of US adults owning crypto, is this a revolution in finance or just another risk to navigate? Discover the potential rewards, common pitfalls, and leading players in the crypto space, along with practical advice for newcomers. Tune in for expert insights on what’s driving digital assets, what they’re disrupting, and what to watch out for in this fast-changing landscape.
In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the benefits of lifelong learning and keeping your mind engaged, staying sharp, and adopting a lifelong learners mindset
Did you make any New Year Resolutions? In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ offer listeners a fresh perspective on personal change, small, consistent steps are more effective than overwhelming, unrealistic resolutions. By adopting radical due ability, you can change without the typical burnout and disappointment associated with traditional New Year's goal setting. Tune in to make 2025 a year of genuine manageable personal growth and self-improvement.
What traditions do you have around the holidays? In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the importance of creating meaningful traditions with your family
Spirituality isn't always about religion. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about ways to invest in yourself spiritually. Growing spiritually helps us to better balance ourselves as we live our best life.
Boxers are trained how to move their bodies to minimize the damage from a punch. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about strategies for rolling with the punches in life. We build resiliency as we learn how to endure the difficult situations we experience in life.
Do you like change? For most people the answer is: absolutely not! But, we all know that the only thing certain in life is change. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ discuss change and how to prepare for and embrace it in order lead a better life.
Have you ever felt like your digital life has gotten out of control? In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about being mindful in technology usage. As we use more technology in our lives, we need to learn how to balance that usage in order to live our best life.
Have you ever wanted to get started in real estate investing? In this episode of the Renaissance Brother's Podcast, Mike and Russ talk to Daniel Holmlund about his experiences of pivoting to start a real estate investment side hustle and how it has created passive income for living his best life.
How would you use an extra $500 a month? In this episode of the Renaissance Brother's Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the benefits of starting a small business that generates $500 a month and how it can enhance your lifestyle.
Have you read the book "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" by bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz.? In this episode, Mike and Russ talk about how the teachings in this book can help you live a more balanced and productive life.
What's your love language? Have you heard of the 5 Love Languages? In this episode, Mike and Russ talk about how the 5 Love Languages can help you both personally and professionally.
Are you courteous and kind? Join the Renaissance Brothers, Mike and Russ with special guest Tim Stark for a discussion about being kind.
You may have heard about all sorts of ways to fast for health or spiritual purposes. In this episode, the Renaissance Brothers talk about different ways to incorporate fasting into your lifestyle to optimize your health, improve you mental sharpness and help keep you spiritually centered so you can live your best life.
Calling all potential polyglots...Want to really learn a foreign language in the most effective way possible? In this episode, The Renaissance Brothers share tips and tricks to help you learn a new language while sharing some of their experiences while living and traveling internationally.
IRA's, Roth's, and 401K's...Oh my! 33% of all Americans reach age 65 with no retirement savings. Don't let this happen to you! The Renaissance Brothers demystify saving for retirement, so you can get started saving the smart way.
Want to grow intellectually and culturally while helping your brain? It's time to learn a new language! The bilingual Renaissance Brothers discuss the many benefits of learning new language.