Enter the Lionheart

Gary Chupik isn't just a mental performance coach—he's a mindset architect for elite athletes, business leaders, and anyone chasing their full potential. Gary is the founder of Elite Mindset and has coached clients from NFL & MLB athletes, to FBI & Fortune 500 CEOs. He brings a rare blend of neuroscience, leadership psychology, and lived wisdom to everything he does.

0.00: Gary's background in mental training

5.00: Overcoming performance anxiety by being task conscious neutral thinking

8.45: Focusing on the present moment (syncopation) in competitive sports

13.00: Yerkes-Dodson scale for perfect activation

18.00: The illusion of choice; elites have no choices

23.00: How to inspire kids to greatness in sports (without burnout)

28.00: Difficulties of Parents coaching their own children

33.00: What sports to initially expose your kids to

35.00: When is the competition season over (for Masters Athletes)

41.00: Reframing setbacks and competitiveness as a 40+ athlete

46.00: Why athletes need to tend the garden of all aspects of their life.

www.elitemindsetnation.com

Find Gary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitemindset/

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Jay Aedo is an international entrepreneur, teacher of practical philosophy and children's book author. Born and raised in southern California, Jay often felt the weight of the different belief systems his parents, teachers and religious leaders followed. As a writer and community leader, he encourages his young readers to look beyond the antiquated programs of the stories repeated for centuries.

0.00: The Power of Stories

6.00: Practical Philosophy

10.00: Changing the mindset of "victimhood mentality"

17.00: The different ways of Raising kids across different cultures

23.00: Teaching kids Responsibility & Community

32.00: The empowerment in words to build the world around you

37.00: How our world is designed by our imagination

40.00: How Jay's Dad overcame being a political Prisoner from Cuba

48.00: The financial freedom to travel and the South American culture

52.00: What we Regret

Jay's Website: https://consciousbiblestories.com

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

After achieving success in the corporate world, but at the expense of his physical and mental health, and losing a friend to suicide, Nick decided he needed a radical re-evaluation in his life. Nick learned to exercise his "vulnerability muscle" reach out to mentors, find rejuvenation in helping others combat isolation and burnout.

Nic's bestselling book, Executive Loneliness, and his work with 800+ senior leaders across Asia have sparked real conversations around mental health in leadership. As an Ironman athlete, coach, and global speaker, Nick shares how resilience, vulnerability, and connection are the true hallmarks of great leadership.

0.00: Nick's background

4.00: The switch from corporate work to entrepreneurial freedom

8.30: Hitting rock bottom and bouncing back

14.30: Difficulties for men and executives to open up

20.00: Finding happiness in the small things

26.00: Why Ironman training helps Nick's mental and social health

33.00: Raising awareness for suicide prevention after losing a friend to suicide

39.00: Gratitude, Practicing Vulnerability, and Social Wealth

Learn more about Nick: www.nickjonsson.com

Nick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Loneliness-Overcoming-Isolation-Depression/dp/B09QH58C32

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Ben Fowle left finance as a young man and together with his young wife, they spent two decades travelling the world for the Foreign Service & CIA. Along the way they raised their two daughters, and after many adventures returned to the US, where he switched to the private sector and found a love for jiu-jitsu.

0.00: Ben's Background in Finance and Trading

5.00: Leaving Finance to Join the State Department and CIA

8.00: Maximizing economic opportunities in the US

14.00: Life in Lagos, Nigeria

22.00: Government, incentives, relationships and what makes the US Special

29.00: Tanzania and Kilimanjaro

34.30: Life in Djibouti

40.00: Dreams in Italy and Philippines

48.00: Raising two athletes

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Marlon Suarez is a former college athlete and a Danaher Death Squad Jiu-jitsu black belt, who has achieved massive success as a New York Real Estate broker for two decades. Marlon shares his wisdom on the transferrable lessons of high-level athletics to entrepreneurial real estate, the importance of consistency and mentorship, and why we must all find our niche.

0.00: Marlon's background in D1l football and the lessons that transfer to business

7.00: Importance of controlling the variables we can control – work ethic and being in shape

11.00: Moving from professional Football to working in finance

18.00: The price you pay for competing in high level football and jiujitsu

27.00: Early days at Renzo Gracie and start of the DDS (Danaher Death Squad)

31.00: What makes John Danaher such a good coach

37.00: Training Jiujitsu as a super heavyweight

44.00: Transferring to Real Estate in Manhattan

50.00: Building a team in Real Estate and the joys of mentoring other agents 1.00.00: Clearing the noise and going solo again

1.08.00: Training in Jiujitsu after 50 and why longevity gets so important as you get older

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Heather Hakes is an author, public speaker and mindset strategist who helps people throve in their lives. Heather is the host of the "Mind over Matter" Podcast

0:00: Heather's background from corporate world "taking the leap"

4.00: Travelling the world and getting out of comfort zone

8.00: Power vs Force – Stress and Burnout vs Apathy

13.00: Knowing your values

16.00: Avoiding regrets in life

23.00: Cultivating a positive attitude and mindset

27.00: Growth from doing really hard physical challenges

38.00: Why wealth is a mental construct and energy game

45.00: Overcoming the challenges of dating

Website: www.HeatherHakes.com

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/heather-hakes-64ba0914

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Devin Robinson is a seasoned fund manager with years of experience launching, managing, and scaling multiple successful investment funds. In his own words he's a "Father, Fund Manager, Real Estate Investor, Speaker, Educator, Dreamer & World's Most Distracted Human."

Follow Devin on IG: @devin.robinson1

https://devinrobinsonrei.com/

0.00: Why Martial Arts is so good for kids

4.00: Devin's background in Baseball ad principles from

8.00: Why the best frame is always "you against you"

13.00: Devin's background as a top wedding photographer

19.00: Honing your craft in silence before you scale

26.00: How Devin utilizes AI to build his systems and processes

34.00: Finding a career that works for the schedule that you want in life

40.00: What are the lessons from trial and tribulations

47.00: Logistics of building a fund

54.00: Bitcoin for the future

59.00: Raising money in this environment

1.06.00: Devin's optimistic thoughts for the future

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Tom Swales is a physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of the AMT Certification. Tom has dedicated his career to helping people move better and feel stronger. His journey, shaped by a life-threatening health challenge, has instilled resilience and passion in his work.

Free masterclass: "8 Neurohacks for Rapid Results – How to Reduce Pain and Get Them Moving Faster and Better in 60 Seconds or Less." www.amtcertified.ca

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Vonetta Rain shares her transformative journey, overcoming childhood trauma, dealing with her intuitive gifts, and harnessing the power of plant medicine. From her time in Africa to living abundantly through service in Bali, she has embraced her soul's path to a liberated, unique life.

0:00: A Shaman's Apprentice

9.00: Power of the book: "Autobiography of a Yogi"

13.00: Childhood Trauma and cathartic writing

21.00: Time in Africa

29.00: Realizing she was an empath

35.00: Developing the gift of listening to your intuition

39.00: How the path of service has provided abundance

44.00: What do you do when you find out you have special gifts

48.00: The powers of plant medicine

55.00: Ayahuasca and working through shadow patterns

1.03.00: How plant medicine helps parents connect with children

1.13.00: How to follow your "soul's path" and live a liberated life.

1.19.00: Living a unique life and moving to Bali

Vonetta's Memoir: https://rb.gy/qbvr2u

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

to a first contract and enjoyed a 9-year professional basketball career. For the past 14 years, Dre has pioneered personal and professional development, helping tens of thousands of people master their "Game" in business, sports, and life.

"In life, you can never get to the highest level of anything if you are afraid of going too far."

0.00: Dre's background in Pro Sports

3.00: Importance of financial literacy for young athletes

7.00: Growing up in the early days of the internet and finding basketball

12.00: Early naïve confidence as an athlete

15.30: The number one trait is discipline

20.00: Developing the creative muscle through repetition

27.00: How to grow your Disciple using anchors, motivation, and structure

33.00: Finding your non-negotiables and structuring them in your day

41.30: When to decide to retire from pro sports to pursue other opportunities

50.00: Life abroad as a professional player

54.00: How Parenthood is the best life hack for being your best self

www.drebaldwin.com

Until next time, love and good vibes.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI