Habits and Hustle

Do you think opposites attract?

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about whether or not opposites really do attract in relationships and whether it's a good idea or not to be in a relationship with someone who is the total opposite of you. The reality is, similarities between personalities and values are key to a long-lasting relationship.

What we discuss:

01:32: Do opposites attract?

02:26: Do personalities have to be opposites?

08:10: What does the research say on whether opposites attract or not?

14:11: Is it possible for love to slowly grow over time?

Key Takeaways:

• While many people may be looking for opposites in potential partners to complement their personalities, it could be a better idea to look for similarities.

• Your partner's values must align with your own. This is not something you can compromise on nor would it be a good idea to look for someone with opposite values as yours.

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Do you have trouble following through with your diet?

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Layne Norton about the different reasons why some people can stay on a diet and lose weight, while others aren’t. We discuss whether or not obesity is a choice and the psychological implications behind it that we don’t necessarily realize.

Layne also shares how important it is to get your mindset right before you take on the project of changing your life. If you haven’t decided to go all in, you may derail faster than you would expect.

Layne Norton is the founder of BioLayne. He created the company to provide ethical, science-based coaching that synthesized real-world experience with evidence-based protocols. In his coaching career, he has turned over 70 people pro and reshaped the way that countless people think about nutrition. To that end, Layne completed a BS in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, honing his intellectual skills under Dr. Donald Layman, one of the foremost researchers on protein metabolism and fat loss in the world.

What we discuss:

01:13: Where did Layne get his education?

04:26: Why do people eat?

05:24: Why are low-carb diets easy to sell?

13:27: How do you rewire yourself after binging?

17:10: Can you still lose weight if you respect your caloric budget intake?

26:49: Why do people gain more weight when getting off weight-loss medication?

38:12: Can workouts satisfy your hunger?

41:10: How much does your Apple Watch overestimate in calorie burning?

43:54: Why do we eat so much after a workout?

47:10: Is obesity a choice?

50:35: What characteristics do people who keep weight off have?

56:13: How many years did Layne’s brother struggle with addiction?

58:35: Are obese people born obese?

1:02:57: Is there a certain diet that is most satiating for people?

1:11:04: Is Diet Coke that bad for you?

1:16:37: How powerful is the placebo effect?

1:23:51: Can most hacks boost your metabolism?

1:26:06: Do women need creatine or testosterone?

1:31:50: How long are Layne’s workouts?

Key takeaways:

• Food addiction is one of the most difficult addictions out there, but it’s not perceived as so by society in comparison to alcohol, drugs, or gambling. The reason why it is harder than any other addiction to get out of is that food is something you must always get your dose of and which you can’t quit - it’s the habit of binging and overeating that you need to quit instead.

• If you want to change your life, you need to decide to change it. It will be difficult to do to get that new life you want for yourself, you need to leave your old life behind. That’s what most people find difficult.

• The reason why most diets fail is not the fault of the diet - but of the person following it. That being said, if you want to be able to stick to a diet in the long run, you cannot take an all-or-nothing approach and you need to allow yourself to continue to live your life. This will allow you to stay on track, recover from blunders quicker, and enjoy your life - because diets shouldn’t make your life miserable.

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To learn more about Layne:

Website: https://biolayne.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Are you a good listener - or are you a half-ass listener?

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat about why listening skills are one of the most underrated skills for building strong relationships, whether it be in business or your personal life. I give you three tips for becoming a better listener as well as explore the question of whether women are better listeners than men.

What we discuss:

01:35: Are you half-ass listening?

02:41: Tip #1: Make eye contact

03:27: Tip #2: Ask questions

04:02: Tip #3: Don’t interrupt people

07:57: Are women better listeners than men?

10:34: Are breaks in conversations okay?

Key Takeaways:

• Learning how to be a good listener is crucial for your success in both your personal and professional life. Listening to people when they talk is how you learn about opportunities, build relationships, and strengthen bonds. If you can’t do that, you’re missing out on a lot of benefits.

• Your body language is just as important as what you say when the person is done talking. Make sure to show the engagement on your part and interest in what they are saying as you listen to them talk. And when it is your turn to talk, make sure you’re answering in a way that shows you listened to them.

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you really believe that cardiologists recommend Cheerios?

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Vani Hari about the lies that multi-billion dollar industries are feeding us every day when it comes to our foods. From misleading statements to paying for health associations to give their seal of approval for their products, the corruption in the food industry is enormous. Vani explains how it's up to you to watch out for yourself and make informed decisions when buying food for your family. Not only does she provides tips on how you can do that, but she also shares some of the corruption she witnessed first-hand.

Vani Hari is an activist that lives in North Carolina and the author of the new book, The Food Babe Way, which guides 21 essential habits she taught herself to take control of her health.

What we discuss:

01:17: How did Vani get started in the food industry?

12:03: How did Vani monetize her blog?

14:43: Who are Vani's business partners?

19:27: What's happening in the food industry?

24:38: Do health associations care about our health?

26:57: What is the three questions detox?

34:26: What is the difference between organic and grass-fed?

36:24: What buzzwords do you need to watch out for?

38:10: Why are American companies using better ingredients for overseas consumption but not in the United States?

46:18: How do Vani's kids eat?

53:00: How can you eat healthy when you're out and about?

56:47: Where can you find Truvani products?

Key takeaways:

• Our food is corrupted in America. Most of the labels we see on our foods aren't worth much - they're pay to play and multi-billion dollar companies have the money to play. For example. health associations are putting their stamps of approval on products in exchange for a large cheque. As a result, these companies are playing with our health as we trust these indications on food packaging as telling the quality of a product we are buying. We need to inform ourselves about what these companies are putting in our food so we can make better decisions at the grocery store.

• Most food companies in the United States are purposely feeding Americans lower-quality foods using lower-quality ingredients, simply because they can and the regulations allow them to. But when it comes to expanding overseas, these same companies have no issue using better quality ingredients to serve those populations to comply with their regulations over food. Thus, these companies do have the "winning recipe" for making better quality foods here in America but chose not to.

• You can't take anything for face value when you're reading marketing statements on a product's packaging. Many of these statements can be manipulated to make you believe that products are a lot healthier for you than they are. This is why learning how to read labels and researching what some of the added ingredients are is your best bet for buying foods that aren't harmful to your health.

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To learn more about Vani:

Website: https://foodbabe.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/

Book: https://foodbabekitchen.com/

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about the difference between being mean and stupid. Oftentimes, people don’t realize that they are doing something mean to you or are acting in a mean manner. In this case, they’re being stupid as they’re ignorant of anything and anyone else beyond themselves. 

We also give a few actionable tips on how you can respond to someone who is being mean to you and offended you.

What we discuss:

02:31: What’s the difference between being mean and stupid?

03:00: What’s the difference between being dumb and stupid?

06:27: Is common sense not that common?

09:57: Are people purposeful mean?

11:54: What should you do when someone is mean to you?

14:07: What is the definition of mean?

16:07: What is the difference between being mean and doing something mean? 

Key takeaways:

• Most people don’t realize that they are doing something mean to you or are acting in a mean manner. In this case, they’re being stupid as they’re ignorant of anything and anyone else beyond themselves. 

• Common sense may not feel like it is common, but it’s actually because not everyone has the same thinking behind what they think is common.

•  Someone who is mean and someone doing something mean is two different things. In one case, that’s who this person is at the core. In the latter, this doesn’t mean they are a mean person. 

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

What do you think is more dangerous: breathing in smog or flossing your teeth?

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Darin Olien about the invisible fatal conveniences we use and do every day. The world we live in makes us believe we have to but in reality, these conveniences are harming us and the planet.

Darin stresses how important it is to take our health into our own hands, do our own research and due diligence, and make decisions for our health. One should never trust companies to do what's in our best interest. And the same goes for government agencies, like the FDA, that we think are there to protect us: they aren't.

Darin Olien is co-host of the Emmy™ Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. He has spent nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter Darin developed, Shakeology. He is also the founder of Barukas™, the most nutrient-dense nut in the world coming from the Savannah "Cerrado" of Brazil. As host of the widely popular podcast The Darin Olien Show, Darin curiously explores people, solutions, and health as well as life's Fatal Conveniences™ – a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment.

What we discuss:

01:12: What motivated Darin to write his latest book?

09:32: How bad are EMFs for our health?

10:25: What do AirPods do to your health?

24:59: Does airplane mode make your phone safer to look around for you?

26:25: Are our gadgets causing cancer?

27:45: What's the solution to tracking your health?

30:53: Are the TSA scanners dangerous?

35:53: Is spandex safe?

39:22: Is cotton safer than polyester?

49:16: What is the most shocking fatal convenience?

54:35: How can we learn more about which products are dangerous?

59:10: How sensitive was Darin's dad to chemicals?

1:02:55: What are the symptoms that you are over-exposed to chemicals?

1:06:33: Is aging cream doing what it claims to do?

1:10:34: How can you turn a fatal convenience into a healthy convenience?

1:12:36: What are the benefits of Barukas nuts?

1:16:19: How is Shakeology different from other brands?

1:20:07: What is Darin's morning routine?

Key takeaways:

• When it comes to your health, you cannot under any circumstance trust companies to do what's in your best interest. And the same goes for government agencies, like the FDA, that we think are there to protect us: they aren't. You need to take your health into your own hands, do your own research and due diligence, and make decisions for your health.

• Most fatal conveniences that are in our food can easily be avoided with one simple solution: grow your food. Not only is the produce that you grow yourself best for you, but they eventually become more convenient to eat than to go to the supermarket and picking out supposedly "fresh" produce.

• Most of the pains, aches, and illnesses we are experiencing are symptoms of over-exposure to chemicals and pollutants. When you start feeling anything other than healthy, it's a sign that you need to change your lifestyle and be more careful of what it is you ingest, breathe in, and wear.

To learn more about Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Podcast: https://darinolien.com/podcasts/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/?hl=en

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Finding it hard to take care of your health when you’re constantly grinding?

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I share with you 7 easy health hacks you can start today and almost immediately reap the benefits from. 

Oftentimes, we think it will cost us a lot of time, energy, and money to get healthy - but all you need is a few seconds of planning and things you already have at home!

What we discuss:

01:19: How hard is it to adopt healthy habits?

01:58: Hack #1: Drink lukewarm lemon water in the morning

05:35: Hack #2: Workout in the morning

06:07: Hack #3: Use cold and hot therapy

07:10: Hack #4: Meditate daily

07:27: Hack #5: Weight-train at least 4x per week

08:41: Hack #6: Prepare healthy-food options

09:21: Hack #7: Get in a good laugh daily

Key takeaways:

• Health doesn’t have to be something complicated; it can be easy and planned ahead of time.

• Most health hacks you can start doing today and see an immediate result. You don’t need to spend a ton of money to get results.

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you always know what your next calling will be?

If not, that’s what we are going to dive into today with guest Andrew McCarthy.

Andrew Thomas McCarthy is an actor, travel writer, and television director. He is most known as a member of the Brat Pack, with roles in 1980s films such as St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, and Less than Zero. As a director, he is known for his work on Orange Is the New Black.

Andrew has had a huge life change and discusses how he found his true self in moments of fearlessness and how you can too. He also discusses how fear can hold us back, his career in the film industry, the habits he’s developed that have played into his success and so much more.

What we discuss:

04:07: About Andrew

09:55: Who was Andrew close with?

12:45: Who did Andrew attempt to date?

16:31: Is Andrew still an editor?

17:09: What happened after Andrew stopped acting?

19:19: Did Andrew know he was meant to be a writer?

21:40: What was Andrew’s experience with Orange Is The New Black?

24:41: How did Andrew figure out how to work behind the camera?

29:24: What does Andrew think of plastic surgery?

33:49: When did Andrew realize he made it?

37:36: Does Andrew think he self-sabotaged himself?

45:34: What was Andrew’s most and least favorite movie to film?

50:19: Would Andrew act now?

51:12: What are Andrew’s favorite things to do?

51:53: When is Andrew’s documentary coming out?

55:22: What daily habits does Andrew have?

56:32: What kind of exercise does Andrew do?

57:51: What foods does Andrew eat every day?

01:00:08: When is Andrew’s book coming out?

Key takeaways:

- You don’t always know what your calling will be, as it won’t always come to you. That’s why it’s important to try out a bunch of things and see what ignites a spark in you.

- The feeling of being fearless only needs to be felt for a split-second, to give you the courage to take the first step towards your dreams.

- Self-sabotage is usually something we proactively do, but most of us tend to only realize it after the deed is done.

Check out Andrew's New Book: Walking with Sam: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Sam-Father-Hundred-Across/dp/1538709201

Find more from Jen:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

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Do you believe in manifestation?

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about how some components of manifestation are helpful in one's self-development journey, while others are detrimental.

Too many people fall into the trap of believing that their thoughts alone can bring them riches - but the reality is that thoughts don't do the work for you - only you can.

What we discuss:

01:28: Does manifestation work?

03:58: Do we overestimate how much control we have?

08:24: Is manifesting self-care?

10:02: Is the coaching industry giving manifesting a bad wrap?

14:40: How can you avoid getting scammed by a coach in this industry?

Key takeaways:

• There is value in visualizing yourself achieving success, but these thoughts are not enough to experience success in real life. You must put in the work and take action.

• Manifestation has become an industry of its own, where coaches have taken over and are preying on people who may want to believe that their thoughts alone can give them everything they desire.

• Manifestation discards the fact that you are never 100% in control of external factors. The reality is that certain things are far beyond your control and you can't manifest your way out of it.

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Would you embark on a 3,000 miles biking journey across America if you were asked to, right now?!

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Jesse Itzler and his crew about the 3,000 miles journey across America they are about to embark on to donate bikes to youth. We discuss what mindset they have about this physically tiring journey, what the mental and physical training for such a challenge is like, and how they prepare for such a big challenge ahead of time.

Jesse also shares how he selected this year's team and what every member of this team believes they will gain from accomplishing this cross-country biking challenge.

What we discuss:

04:27: Why did Jesse want to start this?

07:08: What is everyone's background?

10:54: What does the training for this type of sport look like?

14:42: What happens if someone needs a break?

16:23: What happens if the weather isn't in their favor?

18:43: How is nutrition during a challenge like this?

23:17: What are the benefits of these types of challenges?

27:41: How much support does everyone have from their significant other?

30:29: How does one enter the flow state in a challenge like this?

32:35: How did Jesse select his teammates?

42:06: What are the craziest things this team has done?

45:59: What will they do with the footage they get from this challenge?

47:40: How many hours per day do they expect to be on the bike?

48:05: What other things are on their bucket list?

Key takeaways:

• It's important to spend time with people who are different from you. Different ages, careers, industries, values, and situations expose you to new realities and wisdom you would never have known of before. An even better way to spend time with people who are different from you is during a challenging time; they will expose you to new perspectives you may have never thought of before.

• Forcing yourself to take on new challenges that are beyond your comfort zone is what will allow your brain to expand and propel your growth.

• Working towards a common goal as a team is what will allow you to get to the finish line. Sometimes, not everyone can pull their equal weight at the same time and that's part of the game. As long as you all support yourselves in working towards that same goal, you're set for success.

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My links:

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Instagram: @therealjencohen