Andrew is an adventurous photographer and videographer who has traveled extensively around the world.  Despite some crazy setbacks, such as losing all his belongings to a wildfire in Botswana, Andrew's determination led him back to Africa where he furthered his career, working with notable companies like Time + Tide Africa and White Desert. Currently, he thrives as a freelance photographer and videographer, creating content for various brands worldwide. 

Andrew on IG: a_mac_photo

https://www.andrewmacdonaldphoto.com/about

0.00:    Meeting Andrew in Antarctica

4.04:    Going to the South Pole & Running a marathon in Antarctica

12.00:  From an upbringing in Scotland to travelling the world and igniting a curiosity of adventure

18.00:  First Photography show in Scotland

28.00:  Going back to Africa and losing everything in Botswana

39.30:  Spending time in Madagascar

45.00:  Creating content for luxury resorts and hotels

52.00: Close shaves with some wild lions

58.00: Controversary over big game hunting in Africa

1.05.00:  The mentality of constant improvement 

1.08.00:  Mindset of marketing as a freelancer

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

I'm Thomas Huisking, and this channel is meant to be a community of dads helping each other get better as partners, men, and most of all, as fathers to their children. We don’t talk about the best way to do things or as if we’ve mastered fatherhood, but rather what’s worked for us and how we’ve grown in the process. More cool stuff here: www.thomashuisking.com 

Lawrence Dunning is a real mensch: he goes hard for his clients, and even harder for his family. Jiujitsu black belt, former derivatives trader, now a real estate agent and developer, Lawrence had lived many lives at the professional level prior to starting a family at 40 years old... In this episode he talks about the power of jiujitsu across his lifetime and why it must be passed on to his children, why it's important to forgive your parents, the necessity of manual labor and being outside, and so much more! IG: @lawrencedunning.

Matt Drinkhahn is a business coach, strategist, husband and father, and just released his book, The Eternal Optimist and has a podcast also called “The Eternal Optimist”. 

0.00:    Intro

4.00:    How do we learn to be “present”

9.10:    Power of gratitude and writing down intentions

14.10:  Taking work off your plate to be more present with those who are most important

21.00:  Choosing the lens with which to see the world

25.00:  What am I committed to today that my future self will that me for?

33.00: Top Regrets of the dying

36.00:  Strained relationships between fathers and sons

39.20:  Learning emotional intelligence through death and hardships

42.10:  Making it right with people before it's too late 

Learn more about Matt: http://www.eternaloptimistpodcast.com/

Buy Matt’s book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/swCYZ

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

It's always a pleasure to talk to my friend Daniel Sih, Productivity Coach & Concerned Dad.  As a professional as well as a father of three, he sees first hand what technology is doing to our attention spans as well as how it's impacting the youth of today. 

This week Daniel is launching “Spacemakers” a youtube series on how to regain out focus

“Technology wears it's benefits on its sleeve, while its drawbacks are buried deep within.”

0.00:    Daniel’s Background and when he realized he wanted to live an intentional a life

7.00:    Figuring out what is the career path that we should follow

13.30:  The realization that “time” is the ultimate currency

20.00:  Losing focus with the distraction of ubiquitous use of cell phones

30.30:  Losing business to maintain your sanity (in tech dominated professions)

36.15:  How online time is “practicing” time being distracted by technology

43.30:  How to protect your children from an overabundance of technology

50.00:  Why we cannot use the Tribe as a barometer for kids and technology

56.00:  Why our fondest memoires of youth always involve people and nature

1.08.00: Why community is so important

Learn more about Daniel and the great work he is doing:

https://www.spacemakers.au/podcast

https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel_Sih

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

Recognizing the power of stories, Mike Fallat founded Dreamstarters Publishing to help individuals share their unique narratives and make a lasting impact. He believes in the importance of being vulnerable and authentic, understanding that true connection comes from sharing one's genuine experiences.

Throughout his journey, Mike emphasizes the price one must pay to achieve the desired character, advocating for shifting perspectives and embracing life as a game. He draws inspiration from the Hero's Journey, guiding others through their own quests for success and fulfillment.

Despite the challenges, Mike encourages overcoming the Impostor Syndrome, recognizing one's worth and embracing self-confidence. Through his experiences and insights, Mike empowers others to pursue their dreams, navigate obstacles, and achieve their fullest potential.

0.00:    Mike’s early journey that led him to founding “Dreamstarters Publishing”

4.21:    Impact of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” (and ‘The Fountainhead” for Lawrence)

9.20:    Mike’s early years growing up in Pennsylvania

15.00: The Power of stories

24.00: Being vulnerable and authentic

31.43:  Price to pay to achieve the character you seek (shifting perspectives)

36.20:  Idea of life as a game

40.00:  The Hero’s Journey

47.00:  Getting the right clients for your business (that are aligned with your mindset)

52.50:  Being authentic and tell the truth

55.30: Overcoming the Imposture Syndrome

“Your income is directly tied to how well you articulate your solutions.”

Connect with Mike to write your book: https://dreamstarterspublishing.com/?fpr=lawrence46

Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedreamstarter/

Follow Mike on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thedreamstarter

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

Seasoned real estate investor, Lawrence Dunning, shares his personal journey, financial philosophy, and the urgent need to spread the message of asset ownership in an inflationary world. He highlights how real estate isn't just about cash flow and appreciation but is a powerful tool for tax benefits, especially for those navigating the complexities of family life and building wealth. 

He spills the secrets of the forgotten asset class - real estate. He also talks about crafting the book, "The Forgotten Asset Class," aimed at demystifying the complexities of real estate investing.  

Key takeaways:

Why unlike stocks and bonds, real estate requires a nuanced understanding of specific markets and local dynamics.

The importance of defining non-negotiables for a balanced life.

How money can alleviate financial stress and amplify one's human experience.

Co-authoring a book, combining analytics & personal anecdotes.

Black Belt in Life: Lawrence’s reflection on his multifaceted experiences.

The value in documenting our life lessons for future generations.

Viewing real estate as the fourth asset class often neglected by financial education.

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

A fantastic conversation with jiu-jitsu black belt, owner of Matakas Jiujitsu, prolific author and coach, Chris Matakas. Chris and I discuss the unique balance for your soul, relative to your Professional Life, Personal Development, Health and Home Life. 

0.00:    Chris as a new father

4.00:    How Chris used Jiujitsu as a “Rite of Passage”

10.00:  How Opposites Attract in Personal Relationships 

13.37: Idea of “Tragic Achievement” and why it's playing in the wrong arena

16.00: Idea of the quality of your life is the quality of your weakest link

19.30:  Our Internal experience is unique to us and how we are an Island universe

23.30:  Dealing with massive injuries while opening his jiu-jitsu school

27.00:  Freedom and forgiveness from praise and blame

32.00:  Infinite pursuits that can’t be mastered

37.00:  Avoiding Life’s infinite distractions from your mission

41.00:  Treating each day like an individual life

47.02: “I don’t want to die going anywhere”

50.00:  You can choose which arena you want to compete in.

Take the test to see if you are winning your game:

https://scorecard.chrismatakas.com/

“We get one shot at fulfilling our potential in business and life.

Will you achieve the goal or squander the opportunity?”

To find out more about Chris:

https://www.chrismatakas.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

Dr. Tracy Gapin is the founder and CEO of the Gapin Institute, a board-certified urologist and world renowned men’s health & performance expert with over 25 years of experience focused on men’s health, performance and longevity. He is on a mission to change the narrative around wellness by focusing on a personalized approach to optimal health that’s built for high-performing, high-earning men. 

Dr. Gapin believes the answer to maximizing our healthspan lies in understanding and optimizing key health indicators (KHIs) and shifting to a focus on precision medicine and epigenetics to bridge the gap between current realities and the ultimate goal.

 Get your Free, Performance Health Handbook. Text “Health” 26786

Learn more about Dr. Gapin at: https://drtracygapin.com/

0:00:    Dr. Gapins Background as a Urologist and why traditional healthcare is failing us.

5.05:    Common men’s health “blindspots” (hormones & Gut).

9.20:    Importance of tracking and the “Hawthorne Effect”.

15.00:  Biggest challenges of CEOs and Entrepreneurs.

20.10: Staple of supplements for “most” people.

25.45: Why Peptides are so important

31.00: Fighting back from FDA restrictions on peptides

36.00: Perfect bedtime routine

39.00: Red Light Therapy

42.00: Plummeting Testosterone and how we can treat it

46.00:  What is Health?

49.30:  How to balance your life to recover (and reduce stress)

53.30:  Fertility Hacks & Marijuana effects

57.00:  HRV to track recovery & overtraining

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

Teo Scorte is a real estate investor and developer. He came from very humble beginnings and used a blue collar mentality to achieve incredible success, despite the many obstacles along the way.

Today, Teo maintains his incredible work ethic, but is also focused on being the best father and husband he can be, while playing an active role in his community as a mentor. He likes to spread the message of why investing in real estate is such an efficient path to wealth creation for young investors.

Teo is one of the most inspirational and wise people that I know. I guarantee you will find many nuggets of wisdom and inspiration in this episode.

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

Marisa Moon is the author of: Not So Fast: The Smarter, More Gradual Approach to Intermittent Fasting Benefits That Last, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and host of The Foundation of Wellness podcast. Marisa fuses together health coaching and life coaching to provide unique insights, all of which are inspired by the principles of ancestral health. Her distinctive coaching style helps others to put an end to the confusion about what’s healthy today, and achieve results that last.

Learn More about Marisa: https://www.marisamoon.com/

Not So Fast on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Fast-Approach-Intermittent/dp/B0CTD91WNC/

“Without health, what do we have, really?”

0.00: Finishing her book: “Not so Fast”

4.00: Variables that impact fasting

10.15: Problems with fasting research and training your body

12.20: Building up your fasting window until you find what works for you

18.08: Marisa’s introduction to fasting to deal with her ADHD

25.40: Benefits of Bulletproof Coffee

32.20: Why salads before a meal is so healthy, reducing glucose response

36.30: Answers in Ancestral health

41.50: Why slow cooking proteins is so healthy

49.22: Why the pollutants and plastics makes the deck stacked against you

52.00: Breaking a morning fast with a shake

59.00: What breaks a fast and the dilemma of breaking a fast vs consuming extra nutrients

1.05.00: Why you need to check the labels of the food/products you’re consuming

1.10.30:  Mitochondria recovery through diet after Covid

1.15.00: When to “feast” and when to fast

1.19.00: Habit forming from sugar

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