Elite Man Podcast

Dr. Don Wood, author, speaker, and the creator of the Inspired Performance Institute, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Dr. Wood talks about optimizing your performance in life by retraining the subconscious mind. He discusses a multitude of topics including overcoming traumatic events, reprogramming the subconscious mind, how our minds and memories actually work, and how we can optimize our performance using our minds. If you're wondering how to take control of your mind, overcome trauma, and take your performance to the next level, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• How Dr. Wood came to creating the TIPP (The Inspired Performance Program) course from his own personal experience
• What happens inside the mind when we have past traumas that effect us today
• The recording software of our subconscious minds
• Why our subconscious mind searches for past events to relate them to current events and experiences
• The true purpose of fear and anger in our lives
• How to retrain the mind so that you break past the negative feedback loops that have been programmed into your mind
• The time-slice theory and why it's so important
• Having the right type of brain state to make change when it comes to overcoming traumatic experiences
• The power of the alpha brain waves
• The connection between unresolved trauma and physical health problems in many people
• Not accepting the management of mental health symptoms, but overcoming them entirely
• The physical damage that stress overload can cause to different parts of the body and different organs
• The power of sleep and delta sleep specifically when it comes to healing the body and brain
• The fact Dr. Wood never gets sick and what he attributes this to
• Why you only have to correct three past traumas to heal the effect that all the past traumas have over you
• Reconditioning your response to a past traumatic event
• Updating the mind and resetting the response to past experiences
• Why we cry during a good movie and what Hollywood knows about our emotional reactions
• Our two memory systems and why it's so important to work on both to make change
• The repetitive part of the training and reconditioning of the mind
• What addiction really is
• The problems with Alcoholics Anonymous and why it doesn't have a greater success rate
• The incredible changes and testimonials from Dr. Wood's clients over the years

Check out Dr. Wood on:

Website: inspiredperformanceinstitute.com

Facebook: facebook.com/DrDonWoodPhD

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*Listen guys, I know you're probably like me and have neglected your skin care in the past. Whether you're too busy, too lazy, or just clueless (like I was for so long), it's past time you started doing more than just splashing some water on your face! Here's the cold, hard truth, guys: your skin has needs. If you want it to look as good as possible—for as LONG as possible—you need to address them now. We get it, you might not know where to start. But there's a company that's taken all the guesswork out of it for you: Lumin. Lumin is on a mission to help give men the amazing skin they deserve, through high-quality expert-created products delivered right to your door. All of their products are formulated specifically for men's skin and made to target skin issues with maximum efficacy, using top-notch ingredients like charcoal, green tea extract, and Vitamin C. It's not just about looking good – it's about feeling good; you need good skin health, especially as you get older to prevent long term damage. After using Lumin my skin feels incredible. It feels fresh and clean, and makes me look and feel amazing! Seriously, it's that good. All their products are super easy to use too so don't worry about having to dedicate much of your precious time each day to applying them. My favorite Lumin products are the Charcoal Cleanser and Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizing Balm. These two products keep out the dirt and oil from clogging my pours and make sure my face doesn't get overly dried up after showering, respectively. Even if you have no idea where to begin, Lumin makes it so easy to find the right skin management system for you. Choose from different skin concerns to address—or just pick up a simple starter pack for FREE. You deserve to look and feel your best, and here's where you start: go to LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman to get a one-month free trial of everything you need to start your skincare journey at-home. That's LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman to get your first month FREE! LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman.

Gary Collins, former U.S. Navy officer and federal agent, creator of the The Simple Life Now website, and the bestselling author of Going Off The Grid and The Simple Life series, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Gary talks about living a simpler life and why it's the key to happiness and health. He discusses a multitude of topics including self-reliance, independence, financial freedom, healthy living, and finding your purpose through helping others. If you're wondering what simple living really looks like and why it may be the key to your happiness and life's contentment, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• Gary's simple living and what his home looks like right now
• His background in being a federal agent and the problems he witnessed firsthand with the government and how it's run
• Being equipped to handle natural catastrophes and pandemics
• Having the freedom to live the life you want to live
• What it's like living pretty secluded from the rest of the world
• Having tons of land and living out in the country land with many acres of land
• Having a social life despite living far away from people
• Being okay with being by yourself all the time
• Having self-motivation and getting things done without others telling you you have to get something done
• Finding and doing work that you love to do
• The fact that many Americans hate their jobs
• Getting your health done so you can enjoy life
• Creating the financial freedom you want in life so you can spend your time doing the things you love
• Taking your freedom back from the government
• Not living paycheck to paycheck like most people do
• Creating your own set of rules for living your life
• Getting rid of your debts and not taking on new ones
• The economical effects of the pandemic and why so many people are going to be in deep trouble soon
• The problems with the shutdown and the way the government has handled things
• Having top-notch customer service as a small business owner
• The problems with Nike and other major companies in the past few months
• The 5 principles of the simple life
• Having a life purpose
• What you have to do to find your life purpose no matter where you are
• Enjoying the simple life on your terms

Check out Gary on:

Website: thesimplelifenow.com

Podcast: thesimplelifenow.com/your-better-life

Book: The Simple Life

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Dr. Michael Pariser, psychotherapist in West Los Angeles specializing in the treatment of emotional disorders and author of the new book No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey, A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Integrated Male, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Dr. Pariser talks about Nice Guy Syndrome and breaking past this to reveal your true desires and needs as a man. He also dives into many psychological techniques and practices for reconditioning your mindset for happiness and success despite past traumas or maladaptive traits. If you're wondering how to express your desires, tap into your emotions, and overcome your fears, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• How Dr. Pariser began working with Dr. Robert Glover and the Nice Guy work he does
• Dr. Pariser's background in therapy and his work in psychoanalysis and dealing with emotions
• His own journey of self-discovery and psychological growth and change
• Finding the one major issue in his life which allowed him to overcome the many issues he thought he had to overcome
• The problem with being a nice guy, especially with regard to women
• The many exercises and actionable steps that help guys break past the nice guy syndrome mindset
• Becoming aware of your emotions and reactions to different social triggers in the moment so you can better control your emotions
• The Hero's Journey and the work of Joseph Campbell and why it's so profound, especially for men
• Reanimating desire if you're a nice guy or someone who suppresses their desires
• The role that parents play in a child's psychological development, especially when it pertains to expressing needs and desires
• Developing maladaptive traits and becoming an adult who's been conditioned by your parents for decades
• An easy exercise for men to do to start expressing themselves more openly
• Self-acceptance and loving yourself fully
• Accepting all that you cannot change in life
• Making a home for the flaws or things you don't inherently love about yourself
• The issue with forgiving your parents and whether or not it's required for healing
• The optimal way to get over a past issue with a parent or family member
• Changing the way you view the actions of others in the past
• Having a goal of understanding as opposed to a goal of forgiveness
• Overcoming the fear of emotional darkness and looking into the core of pain
• The fact that we've all had the feeling of being unloved and how powerful this can be to our psyche
• The fact that the gates of hell open from inside and why you have to go in, face your darkness, and accept it

Check out Dr. Pariser on:

Website: DrPariserTherapy.com

Book: No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey, A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Integrated Male

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Justin Stenstrom, nationally-acclaimed life coach, author, entrepreneur, and speaker, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Justin reveals the truth about his severe health condition he's faced over the past 3 years. Justin dives into all the symptoms and issues he's had to face and overcome these past few years and the journey he went on to bring back his health. This episode is an episode he's looked forward to doing for a very long time so he could share his success story of reversing a severe and debilitating disease and bringing back his health. If you're wondering what condition Justin reversed and how he did it, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• The truth about mainstream medicine and research
• Why you have to be in charge of your own health
• Having your own belief system and being open to believing in things you've been told are impossible
• The many things that led to Justin's health condition
• The mindset needed to be successful in anything challenging in life
• The importance of reading Elite Mind and cultivating your own elite mind in life
• Where Justin's health woes all began
• The concussion that changed everything in Justin's life
• The post-concussion syndrome he faced for over 6 months
• The role that viruses and heavy metals play in your health and the role they had in his health
• What RBD is and why this changed Justin's outlook on life
• Realizing that he had something very major going on with his health and he had to fix it asap
• The struggles he had testing out and trying everything under the sun for the first year after discovering what he really had
• The many doctors and health experts who offered no advice or counsel to him during that first year of searching for answers
• Trying out the keto diet and ending up with worse health problems and symptoms
• Discovering the Medical Medium and the work he does
• Following a very strict diet and socially isolating for 1 year
• Nearly losing his mind and going crazy while trying to save his health and recover from debilitating symptoms
• The truth about what he really had
• The mindset he had throughout his entire strict diet and recovery program
• How he maintained his protocol and found success after such a long a grueling journey
• How Justin ultimately recovered from a chronic disease that is supposed to be permanent and incurable
• His message to all those suffering and those facing a severe chronic disease or struggle in life

Check out Justin on:

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YouTube: elitemanmagazine.com/youtube

Book: Elite Mind

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*Listen guys, I know you're probably like me and have neglected your skin care in the past. Whether you're too busy, too lazy, or just clueless (like I was for so long), it's past time you started doing more than just splashing some water on your face! Here's the cold, hard truth, guys: your skin has needs. If you want it to look as good as possible—for as LONG as possible—you need to address them now. We get it, you might not know where to start. But there's a company that's taken all the guesswork out of it for you: Lumin. Lumin is on a mission to help give men the amazing skin they deserve, through high-quality expert-created products delivered right to your door. All of their products are formulated specifically for men's skin and made to target skin issues with maximum efficacy, using top-notch ingredients like charcoal, green tea extract, and Vitamin C. It's not just about looking good – it's about feeling good; you need good skin health, especially as you get older to prevent long term damage. After using Lumin my skin feels incredible. It feels fresh and clean, and makes me look and feel amazing! Seriously, it's that good. All their products are super easy to use too so don't worry about having to dedicate much of your precious time each day to applying them. My favorite Lumin products are the Charcoal Cleanser and Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizing Balm. These two products keep out the dirt and oil from clogging my pours and make sure my face doesn't get overly dried up after showering, respectively. Even if you have no idea where to begin, Lumin makes it so easy to find the right skin management system for you. Choose from different skin concerns to address—or just pick up a simple starter pack for FREE. You deserve to look and feel your best, and here's where you start: go to LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman to get a one-month free trial of everything you need to start your skincare journey at-home. That's LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman to get your first month FREE! LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman.

Anthony William the Medical Medium, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Medical Medium, Life-Changing Foods, Thyroid Healing, Liver Rescue, and Celery Juice, originator of the Global Celery Juice Movement, and author of the new bestselling book Cleanse to Heal, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Anthony William talks about having the extraordinary ability to communicate with a spirit (known as the Spirit of Compassion or "Spirit") who gives him advanced and undiscovered medical information to heal every type of chronic health condition out there. He talks about getting this gift at the age of 4 and how his life and destiny changed the day Spirit first spoke to him, and how Anthony became known as the Medical Medium after helping tens-of-thousands of people recover from the worst health conditions imaginable. Anthony dives into so much incredible health information in this episode and shares the secrets to many of the most debilitating and severe conditions out there including fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, dementia, ALS, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, Lupus, Lyme, and all the other autoimmune conditions. This episode is packed with must-know health information that can change your life or your loved one's forever! If you're wondering how to finally heal yourself from any sickness, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• How Anthony William helped Justin recover from his own crippling health issues
• Where the Medical Medium gets all of his information from
• All of the incredible advanced information that Anthony has received from Spirit and his special gift that nobody else in the world has
• How Anthony's been able to heal tens-of-thousands of people with the worst conditions and diseases known to man
• The problem with conventional medicine, medical studies, and the war between competing diets
• The importance of understanding the true cause of your sickness or disease in order to heal it and why so many people are trying to solve the wrong problems
• How Spirit of Compassion actually communicates with Anthony and when and why this first started
• The difficulties and personal struggles Anthony William had growing up and having to be the Medical Medium and the journey he took to overcome them
• Why chronic disease has drastically gone up over the years and why the medical industry has failed humans in being able to help them reverse their conditions
• The true cause of Lyme disease and why nobody recovers from this condition, and the true cause of fibromyalgia
• The true cause of autoimmunity and why people with autoimmune conditions don't actually have autoimmune conditions ALS, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, and all the other autoimmune conditions that are actually caused from a virus
• Why viruses are so common today, where they originated from, and why almost everyone has multiple viruses in them
• The truth about eczema, psoriasis, and other chronic skin conditions
• The important role that heavy metals play in chronic disease and why everyone has certain levels of mercury, aluminum, copper, lead, cadmium and others in them
• The Medical Medium Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie and the power of it in removing dangerous heavy metals safely from the body Wild Blueberries, Spirulina, Barley Grass Juice Powder, Cilantro, Dulse, Oranges, and Bananas and the synergistic effects of these foods
• The epic disaster that is chlorella when it comes to detoxing
• The importance of reducing your fats when it comes to being healthier and improving your overall quality of life
• Removing gluten, dairy, eggs, and other trouble-maker foods and why you must get these foods out if you truly want to heal yourself
• Why 16-32 oz of celery juice every morning can be one of the greatest additions to your health
• How celery juice works to improve hydrochloric acid, kill pathogens, rejuvenate the liver, nourish the brain, and improve just about every part of your body
• The best supplements to take daily and why everyone should be taking B-12, Zinc, and a few others
• The problem with fish oil and why you should never take any as a supplement
• Whether or not you can change your reality with meditation
• The harmful physical effects that emotional traumas such as betrayal or loss can have on you and why
• Why we don't create our problems but how we can heal them
• Whether or not we need to be concerned with EMFs and the new radiation problems associated with technology
• Whether or not people can recover from HIV/AIDS using the Medical Medium protocols
• Whether or not HBOT is a good healing modality for people
• Using stem cells and whether or not they actually work
• The fact that you can heal no matter how bad your condition is
• The power of having compassion in your life

Check out Anthony on: Website: medicalmedium.com Facebook: facebook.com/medicalmedium Instagram: instagram.com/medicalmedium YouTube: youtube.com/c/MedicalMediumAnthonyWilliam Book: Cleanse To Heal

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Justin Stenstrom, nationally-acclaimed life coach, author, entrepreneur, and speaker, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Justin talks about the power of hope. He talks about what having hope can do in your life and how to use hope to make change and overcome any problem you're facing. Justin also talks about some of his past personal struggles and how hope helped him overcome them. If you're wondering how to use hope to facilitate incredible change and growth in your life, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• The power of hope in facilitating change in your life
• The failures and corruption of the mainstream medical field in America
• How and why power has corrupted your health and what to do about it
• The one person who was able to help Justin take back control of his health
• Having an open mind and believing things that you cannot actually see
• The difference between being skeptical and being open to new possibilities
• The fact that so many people will never change their lives because they don't take control of them and listen to the wrong people
• The many health conditions the Medical Medium has helped people recover from
• The covid hoax and why we should never have shut the country and world down for it
• Overcoming any condition or sickness in your life
• Understanding that you have complete control over your life and health
• Having hope to overcome a severe tendonitis problem many years back
• Having hope to pull himself out of a deep, dark depression and a debilitating anxiety and panic attack problem
• How hope helps people overcome their problems
• How to use hope the right way
• The secret of the law of attraction and how it really works
• Using hope to fuel your actions and keep you dedicated to success
• The twofold effect that hope has in your life when used properly
• Epigenetics and creating a new reality
• Having faith, hope, and belief that you can and will overcome any struggle or challenge that comes you way in life

Check out Justin on:

Website: elitemanmagazine.com

Facebook: facebook.com/JustinStenstrom

Book: EliteMindBook.com

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Shanna Lee, intuitive coach and bestselling author of The Soul Frequency, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Shanna talks about raising your soul's frequency to improve all aspects of your life. She talks about her special psychic gift of reading people and of understanding their energy and frequency misalignments and how she helps them fix these overlooked but crucial areas. Shanna also talks about raising your energy, fixing faulty subconscious programming, and finding your purpose by discovering who you really are. If you're wondering how to raise your frequency and discover your true purpose in life, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• Shanna's background being in business but also combing her psychic abilities into the mix
• What the soul frequency is and how to correct a dissonance within it
• How our souls become misaligned over the years and over our lifetimes
• How Shanna Lee's gift actually works and how she dials into someone's energy
• The fact that everything has a frequency and energy behind it
• The many dimensions that exist and the fact that we are alive in so many different levels of existence
• Tapping into higher states of consciousness and dimensions to clear out your problems and energy in this current reality
• The importance of bringing yourself into the moment and grounding your energy
• Opening up your channels for new ideas and innovation
• Clearing out your energy and that of others who have sapped your energy
• The power of sound and resonance and its benefits for clearing out negative energy
• Being open to different experiences and going down different paths in life that you may not have before
• Where your purpose comes from and how to connect to it
• The inner work that leads to clearing out the soup covering the purpose we have inside all of us
• Fixing your emotional problems and healing our emotional selves
• The subconscious programming that occurs to us throughout life
• The fact that much of our programming comes within the first 7 years of life and how to rewire and reprogram our subconscious minds
• The modalities for healing a faulty program within your energy system
• Past lives and how these can affect your current life and reality today
• The soul's purpose and what life is really about
• Using our powers to help humanity and to help the world
• The most important question to ask yourself when it comes to finding your purpose
• Why purpose is really a by-product of self-discovery and self-growth

Check out Shanna on:

Website: thesoulfrequency.com

Facebook: facebook.com/thesoulfrequency

Book: amazon.com/Soul-Frequency-Healthy-Awakened-Authentic

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*Listen guys, I know you're probably like me and have neglected your skin care in the past. Whether you're too busy, too lazy, or just clueless (like I was for so long), it's past time you started doing more than just splashing some water on your face! Here's the cold, hard truth, guys: your skin has needs. If you want it to look as good as possible—for as LONG as possible—you need to address them now. We get it, you might not know where to start. But there's a company that's taken all the guesswork out of it for you: Lumin. Lumin is on a mission to help give men the amazing skin they deserve, through high-quality expert-created products delivered right to your door. All of their products are formulated specifically for men's skin and made to target skin issues with maximum efficacy, using top-notch ingredients like charcoal, green tea extract, and Vitamin C. It's not just about looking good – it's about feeling good; you need good skin health, especially as you get older to prevent long term damage. After using Lumin my skin feels incredible. It feels fresh and clean, and makes me look and feel amazing! Seriously, it's that good. All their products are super easy to use too so don't worry about having to dedicate much of your precious time each day to applying them. My favorite Lumin products are the Charcoal Cleanser and Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizing Balm. These two products keep out the dirt and oil from clogging my pours and make sure my face doesn't get overly dried up after showering, respectively. Even if you have no idea where to begin, Lumin makes it so easy to find the right skin management system for you. Choose from different skin concerns to address—or just pick up a simple starter pack for FREE. You deserve to look and feel your best, and here's where you start: go to LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman to get a one-month free trial of everything you need to start your skincare journey at-home. That's LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman to get your first month FREE! LUMINSKIN.com/eliteman.

Michael Bernoff, results coach, speaker, and best-selling author of the new book Average Sucks, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Michael talks about raising your performance to elite levels across all areas of your life. He breaks down the process of unlocking your true potential by changing your mindset, thought patterns, language, habits, and daily routines. Michael also talks about breaking past fear, gaining self-confidence, and overcoming the mediocrity and average-mentality of today's world. If you're wondering how to break past being average and become truly elite, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• Michael's focus on communication and language to help others navigate their brains and the way they think
• Michael's advice to Henry Cejudo, the UFC Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion
• Michael's various background teachings in NLP and the variation that he invented called Human Interaction Technology
• The positive sides to the current global pandemic
• Improving your health and mindset during COVID-19
• The importance of language and language patterns in retraining your mind and life
• The spoiling of our children and our adults in America and why this may soon change, and the benefits that can be derived from this
• The turning point in Michael's life
• Discovering the self-help world and the idea that a human being can change his own life
• The true concept behind Average Sucks and tapping into your best version in life
• The untapped potential that so many people have but will never realize
• Being the best version of yourself and the true definition of an elite man
• Finding a balance between happiness and being an elite performance
• Defining your success and understanding your happiness
• Getting over rejection, failure, or mess-ups within just a few seconds or minutes
• Filtering out the people in your life who bring you down and creating the ideal environment for success and growth
• Understanding what your average is so you can get past it
• Living over your wall and doing things in the life you want to have
• Surrounding yourself with people who have what you want
• Accepting that you're not where you want to be and using this to fuel your success
• Getting past the fear of asking for help
• The self-confidence crisis in the country

Check out Michael on:

Website: michaelbernoff.com

Facebook: facebook.com/MichaelBernoffFanPage

Book: averagesucks.com

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Mark Metry, TEDx Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author of Screw Being Shy, and host of the Humans 2.0 Podcast, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Mark talks about his book Screw Being Shy: Learn How to Manage Social Anxiety and Be Yourself in Front of Anyone, and he discusses his personal struggles and ultimately triumph over social anxiety. He talks about the reasons why people have social anxiety, what it really looks like, and how to get past it. Mark also covers his struggles with general anxiety, depression, obesity, and social isolation and the process he used to get over these major issues. If you're wondering how to stop being shy and gain true confidence in yourself, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• Mark's new book and why he wrote it
• Why he decided to become a podcaster and how he grew his following so quickly
• Mark's very early start into the entrepreneurial and online marketing world
• His struggles with socializing and being shy and anxious around others
• Having obesity, anxiety, and even suicidal depression issues
• The reason Mark put his foot down and decided to fix his problems
• Realizing he had incredibly bad social anxiety
• Binge eating and the weight issues and dietary problems
• Mark had that exacerbated his mental health issues
• Building little habits to slowly pull himself out of his rut
• How long it took Mark to get over his social anxiety issues
• The role of nutrition in Mark's life Improving his sleep and exercise routine and how this propelled his success
• Building himself up to the point where he could use exposure therapy to slowly get over his social fears
• The moment Mark realized he was beating his social anxiety problems
• The difference between being shy and being an introvert
• The feelings, thoughts, and emotions that Mark and others who have social anxiety get when they experience their anxiety
• The reasons why some people get social anxiety and others do not
• The tribal concept deeply ingrained in all of us
• Surrounding yourself with good, supportive people who understand your issues
• The importance of meditation in Mark's life and how this helped re-wire his brain
• Creating a biochemical foundation of good neurotransmitters and hormones in the body and brain
• Getting past your individual triggers for social anxiety
• What Mark's life is like now that he's been able to control his anxiety

Check out Mark on:

Website: markmetry.com

Book: Screw Being Shy

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Akshay Nanavati, United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author of the book Fearvana, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Akshay talks about his book Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness and he discusses leveraging your greatest struggles into your greatest success. He breaks down the truth about fear and about negative emotions and why these can both be incredible propellers for growth and happiness in life. Akshay also talks about is ultra marathon runs, pitch-black weeklong retreats, and pushing himself both physically and mentally in all areas of life. If you're wondering how to turn your biggest struggles into success, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• Using the power of fear to propel yourself into greatness
• The concept behind Fearvana and leveraging your struggles for success
• The reason why Akshay joined the military and became a marine
• The self-harm and self-destructive behavior Akshay had before joining the military and why he did these things to himself
• The pain and self-destructive habits that humans can have when they don't have a purpose in life
• Finding your worthy struggle
• Why Akshay runs crazy marathons including 50-mile runs at night
• The hardest and most challenging runs both physically and mentally that Akshay has done
• What goes through his mind when he's doing a race and what he tell himself to keep pushing forward and not quit
• Spending 7 days in a pitch-black cave and what this crazy experience taught him about life and gratitude
• Seeing light in the darkness
• The most profound part of the lightness retreat
• What Akshay wrote in his journal while in the dark for 7 days
• How he survived with regard to food and water
• How Akshay connected with the Dalai Lama and got his endorsement for his book
• Accepting your emotions and becoming an observer of them as opposed to reacting automatically
• Being with what is but not becoming what is
• Engaging your fears and using them to propel you into unbelievable success
• Looking at the good side of "negative" emotions, including anxiety and depression in some cases
• Having the tools to navigate pain in your life, not trying to eliminate the pain for the rest of your life
• Developing a positive relationship with struggle
• Finding the blessings in disguise in the worst moments of your life

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Website: fearvana.com

Book: Fearvana

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