The BetterLife Podcast

Ginger Hansen is an award-winning acupuncturist, herbal medicine practitioner & health coach with 12+ years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

In this episode, Ginger shares how she went from chronically ill to thriving better than ever before, citing potatoes and other whole foods as the revolutionary key to her health. She is currently working on her book, ‘The 5 Health Profiles’.

Ginger also speaks about:

-How fasting restores your cardiovascular health

-What she eats and why

-The science behind acupuncture and its healing benefits

-What cupping therapy is and how it works

-Her thoughts on cold plunges and the carnivore diet

-The spiritual experience of Burning Man

-The specific herbs and supplements that made her ab lines sharper

-The world of Oriental Medicine and streamlining the patient process

-The Standard American Diet (SAD) and processed foods as the cause of obesity, and what to do to fix it

Ginger's Charitable Cause:

You Are The Angel: a nonprofit working with local communities and businesses to support relief efforts in Ukraine and Haiti.

Books mentioned in this episode: 

- The Diet Cure by Julia Ross

- The Potato Hack: Weight Loss Simplified by Tim Steele

- 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower by Matt Fitzgerald

- Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

- The Miracle of Fasting by Paul Bragg

Connect with Ginger on social:

https://www.instagram.com/empoweredbyginger

https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredBodyClub/

https://www.empoweredbodyclub.com

Jason Drees is the founder and CEO of Jason Drees Coaching and author of ‘Do The Impossible’. He is a Tony Robbins Master Business Coach who has been transforming companies for over 20 years. He has clocked more than 10,000 hours consulting and coaching executives, real estate investors, and high-level entrepreneurs.

Alexis Drees is an educator of 25 years and has a Master’s in Child Development. She was a full-time mom when Jason began coaching, while also working at pre-schools and teaching kids. She is now the owner of a new parent mentorship program called ‘Parent Academy’. They are parents to 4 boys of the ages 5, 7, 9, and 12.

In this episode, Alexis and Jason share their journey from broke and on government assistance to multi-millionaires who give back, discussing the vital importance of mindset and alignment. They also open up about their marriage and family life and what they have learned about being both great parents and successful entrepreneurs.

Alexis and Jason also talk about:

- How Jason defines "mindset" and its role in success 

- Why alignment is more important than accountability

- The "Dog Food Exercise"

- Imagining a "future version of you" to solve the problem in front of you

- How to be a wife and partner to someone who is constantly evolving

- Alexis' one tip for parents struggling with finding their identity

- Marriage as a "together/solo" journey

- Why they homeschool their children and the future of education

- How to use the DISC personality assessment to better understand yourself and others

Books mentioned in this episode:

- Being You, Changing the World by Dr. Dain Heer

- Money Isn’t the Problem, You Are by Dr. Dain Heer & Gary Douglas

- Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

- Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne & Lisa M. Ross

- The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron Ph.D.

- The Power of a Positive No by William Ury

- The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho

- The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

- Whatever Arises, Love That: A Love Revolution That Begins with You by Matt Kahn

- Do the Impossible by Jason Drees

Connect with Jason and Alexis on social:

https://www.instagram.com/jasondreescoaching

https://www.instagram.com/alexismdrees

https://www.jasondreescoaching.com

Jason's Monday Mindset Reset

Hal Elrod is a keynote speaker and author of the #1 best-seller The Miracle Morning. His life's work is to guide people to become more conscious and intentional, and ultimately take radical responsibility for their own lives. 

Today, Hal opens up about the trials and tribulations that shaped who he is — including a severe car accident, a crumbling marriage, and a close call with a very aggressive form of cancer. 

He also speaks about:

-The top 3 things he loves about his wife and why

-How he transformed his marriage, saving him from divorce

-How the 2008 recession birthed ‘The Miracle Morning’

-How the 'Miracle Evening' sets you up to win the next day

-His top 5 tips for beating your snooze alarm

-How he healed from cancer after being given a 20-30% chance of survival

-His faith and perspective on God

Hal’s Charitable Cause:

Heroes for Children, a foundation supporting families with a child battling cancer.

Books mentioned in this episode: 

- Conversations with God by Neale Donal Walsch
- Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port
- Loving What Is by Byron Katie
- The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco
- The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
- The Miracle Morning series by Hal Elrod

Connect with Hal:

Instagram: @hal_elrod

Facebook: Hal Elrod

Hal's podcast

https://halelrod.com/

Atticus is a 4x best-selling anonymous poet and entrepreneur. He owns wine and coffee companies, invests in real estate and other venture capital projects, and is connected with several high-profile people including Elon Musk. His work has been shared by celebrities like Shawn Mendes and Alicia Keys, and countless fans have his verses tattooed on their skin.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Atticus' connection with Elon
• His views on Artificial Intelligence 
• How he uses candles, whiskey, coffee, and vision boards in his writing process
• His date with Taylor Swift ("It was more like a hang") 
• The inspiration behind his wine and coffee ventures
• His indicators of great investments, whether real estate or otherwise
• How he uses the power of delegation for creative output
• His favorite books, morning routine, and practices for living a Better Life

Atticus’ Charitable Cause:

The GivePower Foundation, which uses TESLA solar energy technology to bring power and fresh water to places that need it most, including schools in underserved locations.

Connect with Atticus on Social:

• Instagram: @atticuspoetry
• Lost Poet Wine
• POET Coffee

Dr. Brooke Weinstein is an occupational therapist and world-renowned expert on sensory and emotional regulation. 

A "personal trainer for your brain," she provides step-by-step guidance on parenting, work/life/family balance, and dealing effectively with trauma, guilt, and shame.

Today you'll learn:

• The life-changing benefits of learning how to regulate your nervous system
• The 4 "sensory profiles" that affect the way we navigate life
• How to understand your own sensory profile (and what Brandon's is)
• Practical tips for slowing down and staying present
• How to "put your own oxygen mask on first" as a spouse and parent
• How to support a loved one who has depression or anxiety
• Dealing with picky eaters: Brooke's surprisingly simple solution
• How to help your kids work through tantrums
• What the evidence says about screen time for kids
• Brooke's personal experience with grief and healing

Brooke's charitable cause:

Our House, a foundation supporting people who are grieving the loss of a loved one

Connect with Brooke: 

• Instagram
• TikTok
• Join her email list

Codie Sanchez owns a portfolio of dozens of "boring businesses" that bring in more than $50 million in annual revenue. She also founded Contrarian Thinking, a financial media company with 100 million views per month. 

Codie's journey began as a journalist covering stories along the US-Mexico border, before she transitioned to a career in finance and private equity investing.

Today Codie covers:

• The mind-blowing power of building an audience and leveraging social media 
• Her top 3 tips for young people pursuing financial freedom
• Secrets to negotiating a pay raise
• Surrounding oneself with high-performing individuals for personal growth and success
• Upcoming opportunities in real estate
• The rationale behind her focus on "boring businesses" and why they hold tremendous potential for long-term success
• Her comprehensive 10-step process for acquiring businesses

Codie’s charitable cause: SEAL Future Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping SEALs transition and fulfill their full potential in civilian life

Justin Donald has been called "The Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing" by Entrepreneur.com. He's the author of The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow for Passive Income and Financial Freedom and leads the Lifestyle Investor Mastermind.

Topics covered:

• Traditional college education vs. apprenticeship
• The 3 most important lessons to teach kids about money
• Using leverage to buy assets with little of your own cash
• Mobile home park investing vs. other types of real estate
• How to invest in "the next big thing"
• Diversification vs. specialization when investing
• Finding the right operator to run a business
• 7-minute guide to buying a mobile home park

To book a free Strategy Session with Justin's team about your Lifestyle Investor Journey, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/Strategy.

Justin's charitable causes:
- Love Justice International, which fights human trafficking
- Tim Tebow Foundation

Jordan Jonas is a wilderness and self-reliance expert. He lived for several years in Siberia, learning from nomadic fur trappers and reindeer herders. Jordan won Season 6 of the TV competition Alone.

Topics covered: 

• Managing risk as a parent
• How to build resilience, ingenuity, and resilience, and gratitude
• How he outlasted his competition on the TV show Alone
• Parallels between survivalism and business
• Hunting and sustainability
• The 3 habits and books that have given Jordan a better life recently

Jordan's charitable cause: The Foundation for Wildlife Management

Lexi and Camron Cathcart are real estate investors and parents to kids ages 1, 3, and 5. Just a few years ago, Cam was working as a pastor and their family was living paycheck-to-paycheck. Then came a $15,000 medical bill... an event that ignited their journey to financial freedom.

Lexi and Camron's charitable cause: Hope Haven Rwanda

Adel Sayegh built a billion-dollar company and had it all taken away… not to mention nearly losing his life to cancer. He survived both ordeals, and today he shares what he’s learned about avoiding disaster, hiring the right people, fighting for your principles, and the power of gratitude and faith.

Adel’s charitable cause: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children