8 days in the forest. No technology? 4 of those days no food AND no water?! Isolation in the wild will teach you quite a lot about yourself. I sat down with my very dear friend, The Mindset Samurai, Justin Abad, to talk about his experience in The Adirondacks.

Each time Justin and I get together my mind is absolutely unleashed. You’ll get a sense of what I mean in this episode through the zest Justin voluntarily adds to his life. The chance to ask Justin about his adventure face to face on the mic was way too good to pass up. So, I asked Justin to join me for the first live and in person Inside The Inspired episode! While I got so much out of the conversation, I also learned plenty about managing the audio for the future, so it’s a bit different relative to the previous 9 episodes this season, but I know you’ll enjoy nonetheless. Lots of gems here and grateful to have a homie like Justin to share just one of his many stories. Justin’s experience teaches us what fasting, in more ways than just going without food, can offer your mind in the form of clarity and perspective.

Can’t wait for you to hear this bonus episode 10 of Inside The Inspired season 1!

Lastly, thank you to everyone who tuned in this season!

What a year!

Launching this podcast and exploring this landscape through shared stories over the course of these 10 episodes is truly one of the most special feelings I’ve ever had in my life. The messages, conversations, and gifts (mostly food!) I’ve received through this experience is something I’ll be forever grateful for. You can bet there’s another 10 episodes coming in 2022 and oh my heavens what a line up! This is just the beginning of my “not so little anymore” passion project and I look forward to pushing the envelope forward in the years to come by challenging stigmas, bringing on professionals, and paying the kindness forward.

Thank you for all the support to my audience, friends, and family!

Of course, wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

Stay safe, stay strong, stay mindful…

Hi everyone, welcome back to Inside the Inspired! 

Music is such a big part of our lives. Whether you are playing, dancing, singing or listening; music impacts us all differently.

This week, you’re going to meet music producer and piano instructor, Jon Schneider. After moving from LA to attend NYU Jon produced beats and music for artists like Taylor Bennet, Lil Yachty, and Luke Christopher. Jon also went to school with the artist Lauv and shared some stories about his impact on Jon’s career. Jon teaches piano full time through his online school, Digital Piano School making learning music affordable and easy for everyone around the world all while taking on additional projects for artists and companies like Pray.com.

Stay tuned for after the episode and you can actually catch one of the records we worked on, called Let Go. 

Psyched to share this episode and hope you enjoy!

Stay safe, stay strong, stay mindful...

Hey everyone!

We all know the question: What do you want to be when you grow up…Who said pilot? Guess what! We have brought you one here today. Captain Nicholas Demarzo. Nick and I met back in 2007. Nick was my instructor back when I was first earning my private pilot’s license. Nick is a testament to carving your own path to follow your dreams. A former pilot instructor, military veteran, and currently flies G5’s for Allen & Company. Nick is walking proof that there is no blueprint to achieve your success only what you make happen for you. You have to take what’s yours. That’s what today’s episode is about. Pease welcome to the show Captain Nicholas Demarzo! 

Hi everyone! Welcome to episode 7 of Inside The Inspired!

This week, we meet Brittany Van Natta, originally from New Jersey, Brittany brought her talent out to L.A. to see how she measures up to the best of the best. While it's a never ending journey and carries its ups and downs, Brittany keeps moving forward and optimizing her best self with each opportunity that presents it self. 

Enjoy this week's episode!

You can find Brittany on Instagram: @BrittanyVanNatta

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Hello out there to the Inside the Inspired fam!

This episode features a conversation with CEO and founder of Volv, Brent Totty. Brent is all about building healthy habits. Now, while the definition of healthy is subjective, his latest venture, Volv, is a habit hacking program that seeks to build a better you as YOU see it based on the habits that YOU want to build. As a former professional chef and personal trainer, Brent takes a unique approach to optimizing human potential by tapping into the concept bite sized lifestyle upgrades. We always get to decide who we want to be in the next moment, every moment. This episode gives a lens into a formula that can work for you and as a result, give a bit more clarity on what you want out of your life.

This was so much fun to record and I left this episode feeling like I was on another frequency. So, let’s get this goin and let’s welcome Brent Totty!

Welcome Back!

On this episode of Inside The Inspired, Nikki and I talked about overcoming fear of public speaking, redefining fitness, and putting yourself first. Nikki has been featured on Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show, trains olympic athletes and so much more! 

You can find Nikki on Instagram @GetFitWithNik

Please enjoy this episode and feel free to reach out with any questions!

As always, stay safe, stay strong, stay mindful...

Hey Everyone! Welcome to another week of Inside the Inspired! This week, I'm introducing you to Mr. Pat Livesy Jr.! Pat is a certified professional when it comes to human optimization. Whether through mobility or functionality, Pat is ahead of the curve when it comes to figuring out how to get the best out of your body. Pat works with kids, high school athletes, adults, and elderly individuals to combine purpose and function. We talked about the state of the fitness industry, nutrition, and commitment to a better version of ourselves. I hope you enjoy this week and as always, you can find me on instagram @insidetheinspired!

In the meantime stay safe, stay strong, stay mindful.

Hi everyone! Welcome back! On this episode, you're going to meet Jen Silverman of Jen Silverman Nutrition. Jen takes a holistic approach to nutrition. Whether fueling for performance, weight loss, stress eating, or even pre and post natal nutrition - Jen guides you through change. An important change. In a very empowering way. Informative and educational, Jen speaks on the power of intuitive eating. I really love talking about food and how it impacts our mood in particular. In the future, we're gonna meet guests that open up our mind about the power of cooking for ourselves (and even fire recipes). Our foundation is most important so, Jen is the one to give us the baseline understanding and approach as to how food impacts our energy and attitude. 

Always remember though - consult a medical professional first!

Enjoy the episode!

Stay safe, stay strong, stay mindful!

References: 

@RossEdgley

@DanChurchill

@LukeCrosby

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Let's go! Welcome back to another week of Inside The Inspired!

This week we're bringing you Kasia Bosne of Rawmantic Chocolate located on 57th Street and 1rst Avenue in Manhattan. Kasia is an entrepreneur with a wealth of practical experience running her natural, organic, holistic and nutritious business.  Although taste is subjective, I thoroughly enjoy Rawmantic chocolate products. Kasia's Rawmantic journey has brought her to meet people like John Quinones, Tony Robbins and, Mark Cuban. Kasia is fierce leader with a well rounded business background.

You can find Kasia online at: www.rawmanticchocolate.com 

You can also follower her journey on Instagram @rawmanticchocolate

Enjoy this week's show!

As always, stay safe, stay strong, stay mindful. 

Welcome to the season premier! It is my pleasure to introduce, Billy Davis. As a high performer in all areas of his life, Billy and I discussed his habits, resilience, patience, and recovery from a tragic motorcycle accident that cost Billy his left leg. Today, Billy motivates and inspires through his actions. Billy welcomes adversity in all areas of his life because he's up to the challenge. 

Enjoy this episode of Inside The Inspired! 

Billy Davis: @realestatetriathlete