The Irreplaceable Man Podcast

Life is impermanent, and we have a limited amount of time to make an impact. As a former ER doctor, Bob Uslander knows that better than most, and that daily encounter with life-and-death inspired him to put his purpose to work and create his own holistic hospice care practice. Dr. Bob’s intention? To help people overcome fear, see their own inner essence, and experience the joy and beauty of life.

Dr. Bob has been practicing medicine for 25-plus years, training and working in emergency medicine until 2003, when he shifted his focus to programs designed to help the elderly and seriously ill members of the community receive holistic health care. Today, he serves as the founder and Medical Director of Integrated MD Care, a concierge practice dedicated to reducing the struggle and enhancing the quality of life for people facing the challenges of aging or terminal illness.

On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dr. Bob joins Emerald to share his calling to help people move past fear to experience the joy and beauty of life. He describes how he took action around his purpose, transitioning away from emergency medicine to eventually build his own holistic hospice care practice. Dr. Bob also shares his take on the dysfunction of our current medical system and explains why it’s important to explore your options and choose end-of-life care that aligns with who you are. Listen in for insight on how to step back from intense work and recharge—and get inspired to find YOUR path and live a beautiful life!

The transformational nature of Dr. Bob’s first experience with hospice care

Dr. Bob’s purpose to help people move past fear + experience the joy of life

The moment of clarity when Dr. Bob received a message from the universe

How Dr. Bob came to build his own holistic team and palliative care practice

How recognizing the impermanence of life inspired Dr. Bob to take action

Dr. Bob’s take on the dysfunction of our current medical system

How Dr. Bob steps back to recharge from the intensity of his work

Dr. Bob’s insight around the limited time we have to make an impact

Why you should explore your options vs. accept default end-of-life care

Integrated MD Care

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Lisa Sasevich

Tim Kelley at the True Purpose Institute

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Our minds and bodies are inextricably connected. Chronic illnesses often have roots in childhood trauma, and mental disorders like anxiety and depression impact us physically, bringing the ‘issues to our tissues.’ To truly heal, we need to treat the mental AND physical aspects of what ails us, addressing the adverse childhood experiences that impact our long-term health.

Dr. Russell Kennedy is a medical doctor with expertise in neuroscience and developmental psychology, a certified yoga and meditation teacher, and a popular standup comedian who appears in comedy clubs across North America. Also known as The Anxiety MD, Dr. Russ is on a mission to help people understand and overcome excessive worry, anxiety and panic disorders, and he is passionate about leveraging allopathic and alternative medicine to treat the whole patient.

Today, Dr. Russ joins Emerald to share his experience as a multidimensional being, explaining how he uses a meditation practice to set intentions and navigate a life of diverse interests. He shares his decision to retire from traditional medicine and offers insight into how he serves people now as a medical intuitive. Dr. Russ also introduces the connection between adverse childhood experiences and chronic disease, uncovering his own childhood trauma and describing how it contributes to his anxiety. Listen in to understand why anxiety is an issue of the mind AND body and learn Dr. Russ’ integrated approach to healing from trauma!

Dr. Russ’ experience with being a multidimensional being

How trauma led Dr. Russ to seek energy from outside himself

How Dr. Russ uses a meditation practice to set intentions

Why Dr. Russ retired from traditional medicine three years ago

How Dr. Russ serves people now as a medical intuitive

The connection between adverse childhood events and chronic disease

Dr. Russ’ call for collaboration between allopathic + alternative medicine

The mind-body disconnect that produces anxiety

How mindfulness releases the default mode network

Dr. Russ’ theory of how anxious thoughts breed alarm in our bodies

The Anxiety MD

The Anxiety MD on Twitter

The Anxiety MD on Facebook

The Anxiety MD on Instagram

The Anxiety MD on YouTube

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Deepak Chopra

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study

As boys, we’re taught to ‘man up.’ To deny our feelings. To disconnect from ourselves. And as a result, we get caught up in trying to prove our strength. But what if that’s misguided? What if our true power lies in serving as a steady, unwavering influence—no matter what challenges come our way? What if we could shed the societal model of toxic masculinity and instead cultivate the divine masculine energy in each of us?

Devin Fredericksen is a mentor and community-builder dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves, each other and Mother Earth. An expert the realm of sacred connection and conscious intimacy, he travels the world igniting the divine masculine in all of us and working to unite a global brotherhood. Devin is also an ecstatic chef, regenerative farmer and permaculture specialist, reminding us to live in harmony with ourselves and the Earth Mother.

Today, Devin joins Emerald to share his commitment to bring back traditional ancestral rites of passage and regenerate masculine energy everywhere. He explains how a personal commitment to growth in combination with his inner knowing serve as the source of his courage. Devin also offers insight around using breath work to express self-love and developing a willingness to speak the truth. Listen in to understand the value of gathering with other men and learn how foster your divine masculine energy for the benefit of all!

What You Will Learn

How a rugby injury led Devin to discover yoga + meditation

Devin’s cosmic date with a New Rainbow Warrior Circle

Devin’s aim to regenerate the sacred masculine everywhere

How Devin leverages his inner knowing to source courage

Why we don’t have to prove our strength as men

The value in being able to receive anger without wavering

How Devin uses breath work to express self-love + soothe

Why it’s crucial to speak the truth and express concerns

Devin’s take on the significance of gathering with other men

Devin’s Website

Devin on Instagram

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Emerald’s Website

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Devin’s ‘Where are the Men?’ Post

The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams

Lightning in a Bottle

Sacred Sons

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Are you ready for any situation life might throw at you? While it’s impossible to prepare mentally or emotionally for the challenges you might face, you can prepare financially. The first step is to make the change internally—and then get educated around getting your money matters in order.

Jay Gabrani is the creator of Prepared Fathers, an educational platform that supports men in securing their family’s financial future. He offers fathers programs and coaching around becoming a better investor and preparing for the unexpected. Jay is also an accountant by training, an experienced entrepreneur and an avid real estate investor. He ran a digital marketing agency, Golden Key Marketing, from 2008 through 2014, before taking a sabbatical to raise his three children.

Today, Jay joins Emerald to share the personal tragedy that inspired Prepared Fathers and discuss how his experience as an accountant and entrepreneur didn’t prepare him to be the executor of his wife’s will. He explains how being a good role model for his kids serves as the source of his courage and how he uses a meditation and gratitude practice to make clear choices in challenging situations. Listen in as Jay challenges Men on Purpose to examine how we are using our 24 hours and learn his CAP formula to prepare for your financial future!

The personal tragedy that inspired Prepared Fathers

How real estate investing facilitated Jay’s sabbatical

How Jay’s sons served as the source of his courage

How to make clear choices in challenging situations

• Meditation + gratitude practice
• Exercise forgiveness

Jay’s CAP formula to help fathers prepare financially

Jay’s experience as the executor of his wife’s will

Why the desire to make change comes from within

Jay’s advice to focus on education vs. entertainment

Jay’s focus on serving one million Prepared Fathers

Prepared Fathers

Jay’s CAP Formula

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Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

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Email: [email protected]

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

New Media Summit

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As a medium, podcasting is a good way to connect with potential clients and grow a business. But it may surprise you to learn that hosting a podcast can also benefit you in terms of defining your zone of genius, building relationships that heal your spirit, and shaping your next creative endeavors. The Men on Purpose Podcast was born out of a desire to connect with men who are living their purpose both for themselves and for others, and 100 episodes later, Emerald is celebrating the men who have been a part of her healing journey thus far!

Doug Sandler and Lou Diamond are two of the ‘Baby Daddies’ of this podcast. Doug is Emerald’s pod-coach (and first guest on her show), and in addition to being featured on Episode 17, Lou serves as the voice of the Men on Purpose Podcast. Both also have podcasts of their own: Doug leads The Nice Guys on Business podcast, and Lou is the host of Thrive LOUD. Both of these purposeful men use podcasting as a service to their thriving businesses, Doug’s online media consulting firm, Turnkey Podcast, and Lou’s coaching and consulting practice, Thrive.

Today, Doug and Lou join Emerald to celebrate the 100th episode of the Men on Purpose Podcast. Doug explains how podcasting serves as a networking platform, and Lou shares his take on being the voice of Men on Purpose. They discuss how podcasting can help you define your zone of genius, live your purpose on a daily basis, and shape your message moving forward. Listen in to understand how podcasting has been a healing journey for Emerald and learn the value of making the intentional choice to celebrate!

How Doug’s podcast became a networking platform

Lou’s take on being the voice of Men on Purpose

Emerald’s clear mission to highlight magnificent men

How finding his zone of genius made things click for Doug

How Lou’s podcast shapes his message moving forward

How podcasting has been a healing journey for Emerald

How Lou celebrated his 100th episode with past guests

Doug’s insight on celebrating your community every day

The value in making the intentional choice to celebrate

Doug’s Website

The Nice Guys on Business Podcast

Turnkey Podcast

Lou’s Website

Thrive LOUD

Thrive LOUD Podcast

Thrive LOUD on Instagram

Creative Age Consulting Group

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Are you ready to say YES to your higher purpose? To surrender to the flow of energy rather than trying to control what you’re creating? To honor the part of yourself that is scared—and commit to moving forward anyway?

Lee Harris is a globally recognized Energy Intuitive and Transformation Guide and the author of Energy Speaks: Messages from Spirit on Living, Loving and Awakening. His multimedia event company and production house, Lee Harris Energy, serves creatives, healers and entrepreneurs in navigating life with clarity and optimism. The platform offers monthly Energy Update videos, Impact the World and Own Your Value courses, and annual Soul Magic and Energy Mastery retreats. Lee is also a musician and artist, and he regularly incorporates sound-healing into his work.

Today, Lee joins Emerald to share his experience of being called to use his voice to heal. He offers insight around listening carefully in order to speak correctly and explains why he says YES to the things that scare him. Lee also discusses the connection between sexual and creative energy, describing how both take us beyond the mind and physical body. Listen in to understand how following the flow of energy facilitates Lee’s creative process and learn how to surrender to your own YES rather than trying to control or perfect what comes through.

Lee’s experience of being called to use his voice to heal

Lee’s insight around listening closely to speak correctly

The role self-care + simplicity play in giving Lee clarity

Lee’s commitment to say YES to things that scare him

The connection between sexual and creative energy

How body listening facilitates Lee’s creative process

How Lee reframes commitment with freedom in mind

Lee’s Website

Lee’s Monthly Energy Update

Lee’s Events

Lee on Twitter

Lee on Facebook

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Emerald’s Website

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Email: [email protected]

Energy Speaks: Messages from Spirit on Living, Loving and Awakening by Lee Harris

Psychology of Vision International

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To build a business that truly makes an impact, it’s crucial to align the intent of your organization with your spiritual beliefs. Does the offering support the man you want to be in the world? Is your product or service providing real value? Are you just making money—or are you making a difference?

Wade Lightheart is the president of BiOptimizers, a company dedicated to providing the best in health and nutrition supplements. One of the world’s top authorities on natural nutrition and training methods, Wade is a three-time Canadian Natural Bodybuilding Champion and author of numerous books on health, nutrition and exercise. He has traveled the world to study with physical, financial and spiritual masters, and now, Wade is called on to speak at wellness seminars around the globe and coach clients to optimize their health and fitness.

Today, Wade joins Emerald to explain how his sister’s cancer diagnosis influenced his passion for health and wellness. He discusses how curiosity in combination with a spiritual practice serve to fuel his courage and shares the spiritual journey that led him to win Mr. Universe as a drug-free vegetarian. Wade also describes the beauty of a strong coach-student relationship, exploring how a great coach helps you surrender your ego and accelerate your progress. Listen in for Wade’s insight on assembling a Jedi Council to gather input from multiple perspectives—and learn how to build a business that aligns with your spiritual beliefs!

How his sister’s terminal illness led to Wade’s interest in health

How curiosity + a spiritual practice serve to fuel Wade’s courage

The spiritual journey that led Wade to win Mr. Universe drug-free

Why it’s crucial to align your business with your spiritual beliefs

How Wade’s desire to serve informs the ethics of his business

Wade’s insight on the beauty a strong coach-student relationship

The value in surrendering your ego to accelerate your progress

Why Wade assembles a Jedi Council to confront inner conflict

How to pivot when working harder is causing more resistance

BiOptimizers

Creative Age Consulting Group

Emerald’s Website

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Email: [email protected]

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

Wade’s AWESOME Health Course

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When the market crashed in the late 2000’s, millions of Americans lost their homes—and most investors bailed out of the real estate business. Scott Carson, on the other hand, bought in, buying debt from banks and helping homeowners get back on their feet. He built a successful business on the principle of giving back, finding creative ways to help as many people as possible stay in their homes. So, what is the value proposition for investing with an open heart?

Scott is the founder and CEO of We Close Notes, a real estate investment firm based in Austin, Texas, that focuses on buying pools of distressed assets direct from banks and hedge funds. Scott has 18 years of experience in mortgage, finance and banking, and he has been actively buying notes on residential and commercial properties for 14-plus years. Scott is also a sought-after speaker and educator, working to help others learn the business of note investing and build their own lucrative real estate portfolios.

Today, Scott joins Emerald to explain how his personal experience as a ‘deadbeat borrower’ informed his calling to help homeowners get back on their feet. He shares the value in regularly expanding your comfort zone and discusses how to eliminate negative energy from your atmosphere. Scott also describes how entertaining his inner child feeds his creativity and offers insight around fostering a spirit of ‘coopetition.’ Listen in to understand Scott’s practice of sharing what he wants to accomplish and learn why the most successful people are also the most giving!

Scott’s personal experience as a ‘deadbeat borrower’

Scott’s calling to help homeowners get back on their feet

Why the most successful people are also the most giving

The value in regularly expanding your comfort zone

How Scott eliminates negative energy from his atmosphere

How entertaining his inner child feeds Scott’s creativity

Scott’s practice of posting and sharing his goals

How Scott navigates no-hope situations in his business

How Scott trusts his inner compass to make decisions

Scott’s daring shift from live events to online workshops

We Close Notes

The Note Closers Show

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Emerald’s Website

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Email: [email protected]

The New Media Summit

The Big Short

Too Big to Fail

Margin Call

Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities by Sharon L. Lechter & Greg S. Re

Do you keep thinking that if you just reach this next goal or hit that next milestone, THEN you’ll be happy? Overachievers have a tendency to attach our self-worth to how much we accomplish, and no matter how much success we enjoy, it never seems to be enough. So, how do we learn to appreciate the journey? How do we keep our career moving forward AND connect with what brings us real joy?

CJ McClanahan is a popular keynote speaker and executive coach. He launched his coaching firm in 2003, and since then, he has spent 10,000 hours in front of entrepreneurs, executives and their teams and coached them to achieve record profits and profound business growth. But no matter how much success his clients attained, CJ recognized that few seemed to enjoy the journey. This inspired him to shift his focus and support high-achievers in finding the joy in their lives—while still realizing their professional goals. To that end, CJ wrote The Overachiever’s Dilemma: How to Break the Achievement Obsession Before It Breaks You.

Today, CJ joins Emerald to explain how he uncovered his calling to serve overachievers and discuss the danger in attaching our self-worth to how much we acquire. He shares his system of helping clients redefine success in terms of unique talents, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling journey. CJ also describes his purpose-focused coaching philosophy, offering insight into the value of a coach who points out what we’re missing. Listen in for CJ’s team-centered way to celebrate success and get his advice to overachievers around shifting our focus to what others need.

CJ’s calling to serve overachievers in finding joy

The danger in attaching self-worth to what you’ve acquired

CJ’s system to help his clients redefine success

• Identify unique talents
• Strengthen meaningful relationships
• Enjoy journey

How CJ designs an environment for creativity

The value of a coach who points out what you’re missing

Why CJ’s coaching philosophy is centered around purpose

CJ’s challenge to make an impact without getting recognition

How CJ celebrates success with written notes to his team

CJ’s advice for overachievers to focus on what others need

CJ’s Website

CJ on LinkedIn

CJ on Twitter

CJ on Facebook

CJ on Instagram

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Emerald’s Website

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Many of us are so worried about making the RIGHT choice that we don’t take action at all. But what if you trusted your instincts and simply committed to making A choice? What if you followed your internal compass, knowing that you can change course at any time? What if you stopped going through the motions of what you’re ‘supposed to do’ and started trusting your gut?

Finn Thormeier is the CEO and Personal Brand Strategist at Project 33, a startup that helps time-poor founders build a powerful online presence that generates new business. In 2017, Finn dropped out of college and flew to New York without a plan, documenting the journey on social media. In the process, he built an engaged audience of 35K followers on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Finn’s social presence generates an average of 1.2M impressions per month, and 1M-plus people have seen his videos and articles on LinkedIn.

Today, Finn joins Emerald to share the moment of clarity that got him into DOING mode. He explains how his knack for personal branding led him to become an accidental entrepreneur, using his talents and skills to help others. Finn also describes his approach to decision-making, discussing why we should worry less about making the right or wrong choice and simply make A choice—and then course correct as necessary. Listen in to understand how documenting his journey inspired Finn to create video content and learn how his internal compass guided him to Bali!

Finn’s decision to drop out of college and move to NYC

The moment that inspired Finn to get into DOING mode

How Finn’s knack for personal branding led to Project 33

Finn’s process of making powerful choices

• Use talents and skills to help people
• Do what feels right

Finn’s ongoing work to trust his gut + see where it leads

How documenting his experience inspires Finn to create

Finn’s current work to systemize content creation

Why Finn is motivated by learning from his peers

The benefits of living in Bali for digital nomads like Finn

Finn’s constant struggle with learning to prioritize

Finn’s Website

Project 33

Finn on Instagram

Finn on YouTube

Finn on LinkedIn

Creative Age Consulting Group

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

Emerald on Instagram

Email: [email protected]

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