Carrie Schwer shares her journey from gray area drinking to becoming a beacon of hope for others. She discusses the realization of her drinking problem and the challenges she faced in addressing it.

Carrie also talks about starting a wine club and a non-alcoholic social group as alternatives to her previous drinking habits. She emphasizes the importance of revisiting one's why during the journey of transformation and the role of the community in supporting individuals undergoing significant life changes.

In this conversation, Kari Schwear shares a powerful transformation story of a woman named Liz who was in a loveless marriage and struggling with confidence. Through coaching, Liz quit drinking and started working on building her confidence and using her voice. This led to her having tough conversations with her husband and eventually deciding to leave him. As she stood up for herself and changed her business, her entire life shifted, and she became the happiest she's ever been.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Carrie Schwer

01:38 Realization of Gray Area Drinking

06:34 Starting a Wine Club and Non-Alcoholic Social Group

10:06 Understanding Gray Area Drinking

15:36 The Importance of Revisiting Your Why

19:08 Dealing with Relapse and Course Correction

23:50 Navigating Relationships and Change

29:41 Overcoming Denial and Recognizing Gray Area Drinking

32:49 Managing Pain and Self-Doubt During Transformation

45:48 The Power of Community and Question the Drink

48:41 Transformation through Quitting Drinking

53:20 Alcohol Coaching and Personal Growth

54:01 Connect with Kari Schwear

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Kari's personal story of Why She Resented Her Husband When She Quit Drinking - How she Survived & Their Secrets!

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Summary

Jeddy Azuma, founder of the Rising Man Movement, discusses the importance of vision, personal growth, and setting boundaries in the context of modern masculinity.

He shares his own journey of transformation and the impact of rites of passage and community support.

The conversation highlights the significance of discipline, the consequences of feeling powerless, and the value of relationships and shared experiences in creating a fulfilling life.

Jeddy explores the importance of establishing boundaries and reclaiming one's identity. He emphasizes the role of communities like Rising Man in helping individuals break free from negative relationships and find their true selves.

The discussion then delves into the concept of emotional education and responsibility, highlighting the need to manage emotions effectively to maintain healthy relationships.

Finally, the conversation concludes with a discussion on how to join the Rising Man movement and start the journey in men's work.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Jeddy Azuma and the Rising Man Movement

01:35

The Impact of Vision on Goal Setting and Personal Growth

03:05

Jeddy Azuma's Journey of Personal Transformation

06:14

The Vision and Silent Retreat Experience

10:29

The Evolution of Jeddy Azuma's Vision

14:32

The Role of Discipline in Personal Growth

15:12

The Psychological Effects of Feeling Powerless

17:48

The Importance of Community and Brotherhood

28:23

The Significance of Rites of Passage in Modern Masculinity

32:06

The Compass Vision Fast and Self-Discovery

35:49

The Impact of Rising Man Programs on Personal Growth

44:26

The Consequences of Not Setting Boundaries

46:42

Establishing Boundaries and Reclaiming Identity

52:10

Emotional Education and Responsibility

54:38

Joining the Rising Man Movement

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How to learn more about Jeddy and The Rising Man Movement

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Summary

In this episode of "After the Peaks," host Brian Quigley is joined by Dr. Robert Floyd, a board-certified MD and founder of Empowerment Md., who shares his expertise in holistic health and transformation through an integrative approach to healthcare.

The discussion highlights the comprehensive strategies Dr. Floyd employs to address chronic health conditions, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, lifestyle changes, and functional medicine.

Dr. Floyd and Brian explore topics such as the staggering number of metabolically unfit Americans, the alarming prevalence of ultra-processed foods and their links to disease, functional medicine's role in identifying root causes of illness, and the overlooked significance of gut health in overall wellbeing.

They also touch upon physician burnout, the urgent need for regenerative farming practices, and essential supplements for health maintenance.

Listeners are encouraged to take proactive steps towards their health, as Dr. Floyd passionately advises being one's own health advocate and examines the merits of time-optimized eating—a topic he hopes to delve into further in a future conversation.

This episode doesn't focus on the biology of the cold and flu or the myths around them but instead offers valuable insights into broader health and wellness issues affecting society today.

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Timestamps

(00:00:02) Meet Dr. Robert Floyd, Functional Medicine Expert

(00:01:15) The Priceless Value of Health

(00:03:08) The Challenge of Personal Health Agency

(00:10:19) Fatty Liver Disease Epidemic

(00:15:57) The Prevalence of Ultra Processed Foods

(00:22:17) Processed Foods and the American Diet

(00:27:15) Startling Statistics on American Health

(00:29:00) Transition to Integrative Medicine

(00:33:20) Reversing Type Two Diabetes

(00:38:15) Physician Burnout Crisis

(00:40:40) Regenerative Agriculture Summit

(00:45:31) Understanding Gut Health and the Microbiome

(00:51:57) The Gluten Debate

(00:57:41) Benefits of Magnesium

(00:58:33) Conclusion with Dr. Robert Floyd

Leslie Kay shares her journey of radical self-discovery and the importance of slowing down and listening to oneself. She discusses the beginning of her spiritual awakening journey and the lessons she learned from her business failures. Leslie emphasizes the significance of integration and being in a relationship with oneself.

She also explores the power of breathwork and its ability to tap into the body's natural ability to restore and release. Finally, Leslie discusses the potential integration of psychedelic therapies into mainstream healthcare.

In this conversation, Lezly Kaye discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using psychedelics for mental health. She expresses curiosity about how the government and pharmaceutical industry will approach the growing acceptance of psychedelics and the potential for monetization.

Lezly emphasizes the benefits of psilocybin for treating anxiety and depression, highlighting its ability to create new neural pathways and facilitate healing. She also cautions against the misuse and abuse of psychedelics, noting the importance of responsible use and integration. Overall, Lezly expresses hope for the future of psychedelics while acknowledging the need for education and support in navigating their use.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leslie Kay

02:05 Fear of Failure and Slowing Down

05:16 Beginning of Leslie's Spiritual Awakening Journey

10:23 Integration and Being Alone

18:22 Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul

24:26 Transitioning to a Heart-Centered Approach in Business

30:09 The Power of Breathwork and Integration

36:31 The Body's Natural Ability to Restore and Release

47:05 Integration of Psychedelic Therapies into Mainstream Healthcare

50:11 Government and Pharmaceutical Industry

51:28 Benefits of Psilocybin for Mental Health

52:20 Misuse and Abuse of Psychedelics

54:55 Hope for the Future

55:16 Cautions and Precautions

59:49 Integration and Support

01:02:00 Personal Experience with High Dose

01:03:46 Where to Find Lezly Kaye

WORK WITH LEZLY | -https://lezlykaye.com/

Instagram | @lezlykaye

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**Summary:** Joe Graham shares his journey in sales and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships, consistency, and providing value. He discusses the significance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and the power of storytelling in sales.

​**Key Takeaways:**- Building strong relationships is essential for success in sales and entrepreneurship.- Consistency and perseverance are key to achieving long-term success.- Setting boundaries and practicing self-care are crucial for maintaining focus and productivity.- Storytelling is a powerful tool in sales, allowing for relatability and connection with customers.​

**Quotes:**- "The relationship you have with yourself is the one you have forever."- "Connect and bring value to the customer or client."- "Success is not always about doing everything perfect or right, but about connecting and providing value."- "The process is the same, but how you connect and feel about yourself makes the difference."- "Stories sell. People want to connect and relate with you."

About The Guest(s): Joe Graham is an award-winning sales coach and the host of The 150K Podcast. He has built a successful career in sales and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals.

Summary: Joe Graham shares his journey in sales and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships, consistency, and providing value. He discusses the significance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and the power of storytelling in sales.

Key Takeaways:

Quotes:

A big thank you to Joe for joining Brian on the show! You are

going to love Joe's straightforward wisdom and experience,

humor, and relatability he brings to the conversation on building

relationships and overcoming adversity in sales, so be sure to

check it out!

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :

Instagram | @joegrahamreal

WORK WITH JOE | 150Kconsulting.com

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In this episode of After the Peaks, host Brian Quigley interviews Jose Alejandro, the founder of Intentional Impact and co-founder of Modern Renaissance Man. Jose shares his insights on overcoming resistance and pursuing our dreams, the importance of speaking our truth, and the role of movement in personal growth. He emphasizes the need to break through our comfort zones and take action, even when our voice cracks. Jose also discusses the power of faith and trust in the journey of self-discovery and the importance of compassion and grace in our personal development. He shares his own experiences of healing and growth in his relationship with his father and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Key Takeaways:

Quotes:

0:00:04 Introduction of guest, Jose Alejandro

0:01:49 Discussion on why people give up on their dreams

0:05:02 Jose's process for breaking through resistance

0:08:20 Importance of speaking your truth and living with passion

0:16:10 The role of movement in personal growth

0:23:00 The importance of embracing uncertainty and having faith

0:29:43 The value of failing forward and being witnessed in trying

0:35:48 The evolution of Jose's relationship with his father

0:49:59 The significance of the red-tailed hawk in Jose's life

1:05:19 Where to find Jose and learn more about his work

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :

Instagram | ⁠@rjose_alejandro⁠

Modern Renaissance Man | ⁠www.theofficialmrm.com⁠

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Episode Highlights : FINDING your voice and living a life of human design.

Failing forward, self-sabotage prevention, and the importance of structure,

From rock bottom in 2012 homeless, facing off with addiction, and being totally lost, to becoming one of the most inspiring, transformational coaches today.

Summary : On this episode of After The Peaks, transformational coach Zach Carlsen joined Brian for a deep conversation around finding your voice, how we self sabotage, living a live of Human Design, and growing through the WINDOW OF TOLERANCE.

This episode really got us thinking as they dropped in on:

We really enjoyed this powerful and thought provoking episode. Zach shares his journey from ROCK BOTTOM of facing off with where he was in life, and the STEPS he took to become the IMPACT LEADER he is today.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :

Instagram | @strengthslife

WORK WITH ZACH | zachcarlsen.com

Zach's authored books on AMAZON | ALL BOOKS

MENS WORK - Rising Man Movement

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Episode Highlights : The Importance of the biggest relationship of them all.... TO YOURSELF. Intentional Union with your partner, relationship dynamics,

men's work, listening to the CALL. Living your "Authentic-Self."

Summary : On this episode of After The Peaks, relationship coach Brian Jenkins joined Brian for an intimate conversation around relationship dynamics, showing up as your true authentic self, men's work, and deepening your connections with your partner.

This episode really got us thinking as they dropped in on :

We really enjoyed this powerful and thought provoking episode. Brian shares his background of evolving into the man he is today, from esteemed entrepreneur living in the states, to moving overseas to Spain, meeting his now wife, to being men's coach, and now a new calling, as a couples relationship coach.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :

Instagram | @brianchristianjenkins

MENS WORK - Rising Man Movement

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Episode Highlights : Dreams and the importance of them, Sustainable living, Rites of Passages, and Re-Wilding into Nature

Summary : On this episode of After The Peaks, esteemed dream scout, sustainability expert, and wilderness guide Matt Cochran

joined Brian for a very deep conversation on dreams and the importance of them, rites of passage, men's work, sustainable living, and re-wilding

into nature.

This episode really got us thinking as they jammed out on :

We really enjoyed this powerful and thought provoking episode. Matt shares his background of being a geologist and mapper,

and how he realized quickly his love of the landscape of nature, however not for a corporate organization. His path changed course as he received an MA in Depth Psychology, and studied dreams, rites of passage, and got involved with the Animas Valley Institute to dive into the mysteries of nature and the psyche.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :

Website | ravendreamtracking.org

Instagram | @ravendreamtracking

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SUSTAINABILITY ---- 12 Ways to Live More Sustainable

RITES OF PASSAGE - Rising Man Movement

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Episode Highlights : Alzheimer's Disease awareness, mindset, climbing the seven summits, strength and conditioning

Summary : On this episode of After The Peaks, world renowned mountaineer Alan Arnette joined Brian for a very deep conversation on memories and mindset.

This episode really got us thinking as they jammed out on :

We really enjoyed this powerful and thought provoking episode. Alan shares his background, and his advocacy for Alzheimer awareness, which has caught the eye of major corporations fully sponsoring him for his messaging to climb Mt. Everest and the 7 Summits in 2011.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :

Website | alanarnette.com

Podcast | The Podcast on Alanarnette.com

Instagram | @arnette.alan

Twitter | @alan_arnette

Facebook | Alan Arnette

Youtube | @alanarnetteclimbs

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Alzheimer's Association - https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving

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