In this episode, we're joined by Ryan Foland. He's one of the authors of "Ditch the Act: Reveal the Surprising Power of the Real You for Greater Success." He tells us how showing vulnerability and authenticity is a better strategy for success in business and life than the picture-perfect persona you feel pressured to put out into the world.

Remember that new year's resolution you gave up on a few weeks ago? Don't feel bad. You're not alone. Traditional gyms and studios are well on their way to losing the vast majority of the customers that joined in January.

But that's no reason you can't get back on track...without leaving your living room.

We're big fans of the Beachbody home fitness program. It's a leading provider of health and wellness resources, such as some of the classic home workouts like P90X, Insanity, and more recent workouts like Morning Meltdown 100 and Barre Blend, as well as their complete nutrition shake, Shakeology.

Beachbody's CEO, Carl Daikeler joins us to talk about why they've been so successful for two decades and how they can finally help you reach your goals.

After comedian Gary Gulman's last Netflix special premiered in 2016, he went down a dark hole, going as far as to check himself into a mental hospital and undergo electroshock treatments. He has since recovered and turned his experience into an hour-long special, with the goal of making depression easier to talk about through comedy.

In this episode, Gary joins us to talk about his recovery and how he can be confident that his "depresh" is now in "remish" for good.

In the busy modern world, everyone could use a little more happiness and connection, but how can one attain it? Studies show meditation is an easily achievable path to happiness.

In this episode, a pioneer in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, Sharon Salzberg joins us to talk about her New York Times bestselling book, "REAL HAPPINESS, 10th Anniversary Edition: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation."

Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the meditation movement, cofounder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and has authored ten books. Acclaimed for her down-to-earth and relatable teaching style, Salzberg offers a secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings, making them instantly accessible.

We all know that kids love sugar. But studies show children today consume at least three times the recommended daily limit, causing serious health problems.  And the culprits aren't just the usual suspects like candy, soda, and cookies. Added sugar is everywhere—in yogurts and bottled salad dressings, in jarred tomato sauce and even in organic, all-natural packaged granola.

In this episode with talk with Jennifer Tyler Lee, one of the authors of HALF THE SUGAR, ALL OF THE LOVE, about their delicious recipes that are kid-friendly ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…and breaks down all the sugar myths and inspires you to cook decadent recipes that still include tons of flavor and fun – but just HALF THE SUGAR!

The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness by Dr. Kelli Harding is an eye-opening and provocative new way to look at our health based on the latest discoveries in the science of compassion, kindness, and human connection. In this episode, Harding presents a new model for you to take charge of your health and happiness.

For some people alcohol is just something you have with dinner or at the end of the day or at a party. For others, it's the mask that needs to be worn to function.

Trying to figure out which one of those people you are can be complicated.

In this episode, We're joined by Lisa Boucher, author of Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture.

It is a very useful tool for readers struggling with alcohol addiction, a book that brings together stories and lessons from women who have suffered from alcoholism and who have had the courage to regain their freedom.

From their darkest hours to their brightest moments, survivors describe their transformation from despair to happiness in the new book, Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change by Rev. Patricia Cagganello and Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos.

In this episode the authors share with us the challenges that these men and women faced head-on, and how they emerged stronger and happier.

In Chaos to Clarity, Cagganello and Kanavos share their expertise on the spirituality and psychology of change and explain why change is not only inevitable, but it is good for you.

To learn more about the authors, please visit https://sacredstoriesmedia.com; https://sacredstoriespublishing.com; or https://kathleenokeefekanavos.com.

Luke Skywalker may have said it best: "breathe, just breathe." But breathing is not just a trick for harnessing the power of the force. It can also help ground you and set you on a course for better wellness.

Professional breathwork coach Lauren Chelec Cafritz has the perfect solution for those seeking emotional liberation, physical wellness, and mental well-being this fall in her new book, Breath LOVE.

We talked with her about the book which, is part memoir, part inspiration, part instruction. Now take a deep breath and click "play."

In this very special episode Zach travels to Atlanta to talk with Biocurious Kayla about mindset, breathwork and vulnerability.

The video originally aired live on Instagram but we wanted to make sure you didn't miss it.

Please check out Kayla's website, www.biocuriouskayla.com for TONS of great info and her podcast.