This conversation explores what it actually means to love yourself when life is falling apart. Kamal Ravikant shares how self-love became a practical tool, not a mindset, and how it helped him rebuild his mental health, identity, and direction. 

How to Transform Your Life Without Relying on Willpower — the exact system for transformation: https://lifetransformationpodcast.com/resources

You’ll hear how loving yourself changes the way you make decisions, relate to people, and respond to setbacks. The episode covers inner work, discipline, forgiveness, social media, identity, and why most suffering is prolonged by the stories you tell yourself.

Timestamps

– 00:00 Why loving yourself actually matters

– 02:55 Love vs narcissism

– 04:35 How the book framework works

– 08:10 Why gratitude and self-love shift anxiety

– 12:40 Transformation and identity

– 16:20 Letting go of other people’s opinions

– 19:00 Life happens to me vs for me vs through me

– 23:00 Social media and mental health

– 31:15 Personal vows and discipline

– 41:50 Luck, success, and honesty

– 51:45 Desire, ego, and fulfillment

– 01:02:00 Installing self-love as a mental loop

Quote from the episode

“We don’t get what we deserve. We get what we believe we deserve.”

About the guest

Kamal Ravikant is an author, entrepreneur, and investor best known for his book Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It. His work focuses on practical inner transformation, self-discipline, and building a strong relationship with yourself without relying on motivation or external validation.

Book

Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dS0MNQ4

Connect with Kamal

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Justin and Cameron Herold dive into why most companies don’t fail because of bad strategy—they fail because no one knows where they’re going.

He introduces the Vivid Vision concept, which he learned from an Olympic coach 28 years ago. This revolutionary tool helps entrepreneurs create detailed three-year visions for their companies and their lives.

Cameron also discusses why it's easier to be successful in business than in relationships (you have control at work but not when your four-year-old screams at you for "saying hi wrong"), the importance of not taking yourself so seriously, and how he massively burned out in his 20s and 30s, being obsessed with only building businesses.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Why companies fail: no one knows where they’re going

01:11 - The three Vivid Vision documents: company, marriage, and personal life

04:41 - Seven-year-old Cameron negotiating coat hanger deals with dry cleaners

08:13 - Entrepreneurial DNA: why ADD is a superpower, not a disorder

14:28 - Why saying "business is my hobby" makes you dull and lopsided

18:35 - How Cameron could retire tomorrow with his bucket list and hobbies

25:40 - The Vivid Vision concept: a three-year, detailed roadmap for your company

32:15 - Why couples grow apart without a shared vision for their marriage

36:50 - Creating decision-making frameworks that align with your vision

41:50 - BHAG, Vivid Vision, one-year plan, and quarterly rocks—reverse engineering success

42:03 - What to do when you don't know what you want

43:29 - How Vivid Vision prevents burnout and creates lasting motivation

44:52 - The Sagrada Familia story: three men making bricks, only one inspired

45:56 - Cameron's advice to his younger self: don't take yourself so seriously

Quote from Cameron Herold:"If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there."

Cameron Herold's books:"Vivid Vision" - https://www.amazon.com/Vivid-Vision-Remarkable-Aligning-Business/dp/161961877X"

Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less"

Cameron Herold's socials and resources:

Website: https://cameronherold.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold

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

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COO Alliance: https://cooalliance.com

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Justin and Jeremy Weiser dive into finding deep purpose and fulfillment in what most people call a "boring" industry—Medicare insurance.

Jeremy opens up about his 20s when hustle culture consumed him—working seven days a week, chasing dollar amounts, and missing out on creating memories that would last a lifetime.

You'll hear about Jeremy's "Five F's" framework—Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, and Fun—and how he uses this to make decisions that check multiple boxes at once. He shares practical examples like combining business meetings with gym sessions or family dinners, maximizing his time without sacrificing what matters most.

Timestamps:

00:00 - How Jeremy found purpose in Medicare insurance—the "boring" industry

03:17 - Why residual income is the key to building a real business

05:02 - Finding fulfillment when you're in a career that isn't sexy or exciting

08:38 - Jeremy's 20s: working nonstop, chasing money, and missing life's moments

14:26 - Why real wealth is picking your kids up from school at 3 PM

18:45 - The shift from hustle culture to balanced living

25:30 - How Jeremy's dad taught him "a pizza is still 10 bucks"

32:15 - The Five F's framework: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, and Fun

38:40 - Checking multiple boxes at once: combining gym sessions with business meetings

42:50 - Why balance doesn't mean working less—it means working smarter

48:15 - The importance of doing things now that you won't be able to do later

53:12 - Jeremy's advice to his younger self: balance is everything

Key themes explored:

— How to find purpose in a "boring" industry like insurance

— Why residual income creates true freedom versus self-employment

— The trap of hustle culture and working seven days a week in your 20s

— Why success isn't about dollar amounts—it's about lifestyle design

— Real wealth is freedom of time, not just money in the bank

— The Five F's: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, and Fun

— How to check multiple boxes at once by combining activities strategically

— Why balance doesn't mean less work—it means intentional work

— The importance of creating memories you can't get back later

— How to build a business that supports your family life instead of destroying it

— Why Disneyland is magic now but won't be in 10 years

— Taking advantage of time-sensitive experiences before they're gone

— The difference between working hard and working smart with balance

— How to be a great dad, husband, and friend—not just a businessman

Quote from Jeremy Weiser:"Real wealth is not what's in your bank account. It's being able to pick your kids up from school at 3 PM."

Jeremy Weiser's socials:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-weiser-573ab08/

Company Website: https://nuvohealth.com

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuvohealth

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Justin and Robin Farmanfarmaian dive deep into the broken healthcare system, why AI is the future of medicine, and how patients must take control of their own health.

Robin shares her personal story of going through 43 hospitalizations, losing multiple organs, and eventually firing her entire medical team—calling the current healthcare system a "17 out of 10" on the broken scale.

She exposes how six massive insurance companies control 30% of a $4 trillion healthcare industry (larger than Germany's entire GDP) and why the system is designed for sick care, not prevention.

She also discusses the future of personalized medicine, why physicians can't keep up with 10,000 daily research papers in their own specialty, regulatory bottlenecks slowing AI adoption, and rapid-fire opinions on biohacking trends like red light therapy, intermittent fasting, cold exposure, and the carnivore diet.

Timestamps:00:00 - Robin rates the healthcare system a 17 out of 10 on how broken it is02:24 - Why doctors can't keep up with 10,000 daily research papers in their specialty06:01 - How GLP-1 drugs and AI will prevent disease and reduce healthcare costs08:48 - The man who spent 300 hours in a ChatGPT delusion believing he invented a world-saving formula13:20 - Why large language models can lie, scheme, and deceive patients19:45 - What it means to be the CEO of your own health and take full accountability28:30 - How Ray Kurzweil became Robin's mentor in 2009 and shaped her AI healthcare vision35:12 - Why FDA regulations create 5-10 year delays compared to consumer tech38:45 - The truth about Whoop and Oura Ring accuracy and clinical-grade wearable patches42:18 - Why heart disease starts 20 years before symptoms and the power of calcium scoring45:49 - Rapid-fire biohacking trends: red light therapy, intermittent fasting, cold exposure, carnivore diet

Key themes explored:— How six companies control 30% of a $4 trillion healthcare industry— Why the system is sick care, not prevention or wellness— How AI will accelerate drug discovery and move clinical trials to patient homes— Digital therapeutics as FDA-cleared apps that work alongside medications— Why ChatGPT and AI models are unreliable for medical advice and can lie— The importance of verifying AI health information across multiple sources— How to become the CEO of your own health team— Why paternalistic healthcare kept patients dependent for decades— How patient communities on Facebook and TikTok empower diagnosis— Why physicians use Open Evidence to synthesize 10,000+ daily research papers— How GLP-1 drugs will reduce heart disease, cancer, and MSK costs— FDA bottlenecks and why government moves slower than entrepreneurs— The future of continuous blood pressure monitoring and baseline health data— Why wearables aren't medically accurate but clinical patches will be game-changers— How calcium scoring CT scans detect heart disease 20 years early for $300— Personalized medicine and why biohacking is not one-size-fits-all— The future of stem cell technology that finds and fixes what's wrong

Quote from Robin Farmanfarmaian:"If you are not mentally accountable, your body is physically accountable."

Robin Farmanfarmaian's socials:Website: https://www.robinff.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinfarmanfarmaian/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinsf3/Twitter/X: https://x.com/Robinff3Book Website: https://democratizinghealthcare.ai

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Why modern dating feels broken for men and women
In this deep conversation, host Justin sits down with Preston Smiles to explore why attraction is collapsing, why so many men feel stuck, and what it really takes to build a healthy relationship in today’s world. From parenting and porn to phones, dopamine and destiny, Preston breaks down the hidden forces shaping your love life and your sense of self.

You’ll hear Preston explain how well-meaning mothers, absent fathers, and church shame created a generation of men who look like adults but are stuck in emotional childhood. He shares why social media is a “weapon of mass distraction,” how it drains your capacity for authentic connection, and what has to change if you want to actually feel present with another human being.

Then the conversation gets practical. Preston walks through the four aspects of being human, why your nervous system matters more than mindset, and how “capacity” is the real game in money, dating, and marriage. He tells stories about going from broke at 33 to a multimillionaire, building a thriving marriage with four kids and why your environment and community are the “soil” that either grows you or slowly kills you.

If you’ve felt discouraged by dating, stuck in loops with the same kind of partner, or confused about what mature masculinity and femininity look like today, this episode gives you both language and tools to change your life from the inside out.

Timestamps:

01:30 – Well-meaning mothers, church shame and boys hiding their sexuality

04:50 – Smartphones, porn and the dopamine crash that kills real attraction

06:40 – The four aspects of being human and why “capacity” is everything

12:10 – “You can’t intervene in a world you can’t see” and how to start doing the real work

16:40 – The bike story, somatic capacity, and why you need embodied mentors

19:55 – From broke at 33 to multimillionaire by changing his environment and who he learned from

22:50 – Empty cups, self-sourcing, and why your partner will never fix your loneliness

27:40 – Destiny, desir,e and what “what you seek is seeking you” really means

33:50 – Single, frustrated, and dating “teachers” instead of partners

38:40 – Masculinity, men’s group,s and why your results come from the soil you’re planted in

45:20 – The one piece of advice Preston would give his younger self

Quote from Preston Smiles
“What you seek is seeking you, but it will only find the version of you that’s ready.”

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@preston.smilesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/questionswithPreston/videos

Website: https://prestonsmiles.com/

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Why dogmatism keeps us divided and what ancient philosophy teaches about modern truth.

In this conversation, Josh Waldron joins host Justin to explore how studying religion and philosophy shaped his understanding of reality, why most people cling too tightly to their beliefs, and how humility might be the key to healing division in the modern world. 

From defining what religion actually is (hint: it's not what you think), to understanding why knowledge is a void, Josh breaks down how loosening your grip on your opinions can transform your conversations, relationships, and worldview.

If you've ever wondered why the world feels so divided right now, or why it's so hard to admit when you're wrong, this conversation will challenge you to hold strong beliefs loosely and embrace the uncomfortable truth that we all know a lot less than we think we do.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

05:00 – How asking a kid questions early on shaped Josh's critical thinking

08:00 – Why philosophy is just "open-ended questions" but religion is philosophy applied

12:00 – Josh's working definition of religion (worldview + community + methodology)

24:00 – Eastern vs Western concepts of religion and the sacred vs profane

45:00 – Why people reject religion and miss out on connection to the divine

1:15:00 – The parallel between religious practice and productivity frameworks

1:45:00 – Why Josh doesn't consider himself religious despite studying religion

2:09:00 – Dogmatism, division, and why people can't have rational conversations anymore

2:11:00 – The Charlie Kirk paradox and why Socrates was put to death

2:13:00 – "Knowledge is a void" and why the smartest people admit they don't know anything

2:14:00 – Strong beliefs held loosely vs loose beliefs held strongly

Quote from Josh Waldron:

"Knowledge is a void. The more you educate yourself, the more you realize you don't know. If the experts don't know very much, then we who aren't experts definitely don't know shit."

Josh Waldron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshontrack_/

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Why you stay stuck even when you know what to do.

In this conversation, Will Polston joins host Justin to break down why most people never act on the future they say they want.

From the lies we tell ourselves about “not knowing” what we want, to the trap of waiting for the perfect plan, Will shows how to build a North Star, reverse engineer it, and actually move.

If you’ve been looping on vision boards, journaling, or “getting ready” without real progress, this conversation will challenge you to pick aligned actions, protect your downside, and start living your North Star now, not “when then.”

Timestamps:

05:00 – Will’s “when then syndrome” and how one quote a day changed everything

09:10 – Turning big visions into daily actions with the North Star roadmap

17:11 – Ikigai, purpose, and why meaningful work can help you live longer

22:53 – Burnout, diary color coding, and doing more of what you love

27:57 – Instant gratification, social media, and our warped sense of “fast”

33:28 – Manifestation redefined and the electrician story about aligned action

46:33 – “What am I optimizing for” and choosing habits that actually compound

55:21 – Money vs mission, survival budgets, and taking smarter risks

01:04:21 – One simple shift to replace excuses with consistent high value action

Quote from Will Polston "If you don't fill your day with high value activities, your day gets filled with low value distractions."

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Manifestation is sold as magic, but what if it is really just a way to avoid responsibility and hard work?

In this episode, host Justin sits down with coach and investor Alex Surdu to break down why manifestation culture is a “pixelated model of reality,” what parts of it actually work, and why action, skills, and radical responsibility will always beat wishful thinking.

Alex explains how to build a clear vision for your life, use it as a decision filter, and separate goals you truly want from goals you borrowed from culture. They explore why human life runs on probabilities, not guarantees, why most “step by step” programs are just someone else’s biography, and how to design a life that makes you proud of your story when you look back.

If you have ever felt stuck between big dreams and inconsistent action, this conversation will help you rethink how you set goals, choose skills, and show up for your future

self.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

05:30 – Emotionally charged goals, intrinsic motivation, and the behavior model

11:15 – Manifestation vs vision and why vision is a decision filter, not a wish

17:40 – Are your goals really yours or just borrowed from the zeitgeist

23:20 – Skills, knowledge, and radical responsibility as the foundation of a meaningful life

30:05 – Losing everything in Ukraine and why skills let you rebuild from zero

36:10 – Deterministic vs probabilistic universe and why success blueprints often fail

42:30 – Vision and plans as working hypotheses and why clarity comes as you act

49:45 – Skill stacking, iterations, and why “good enough” beats chasing perfect mastery

56:20 – Miscalibrated timelines, quitting too early, and learning to read your progress

1:02:50 – Turning rock bottom into a rebirth story and choosing empowering narratives

1:09:30 – Radical ownership, nobody coming to save you, and the power of following curiosity

Quote from Alex Surdu

"If you get to the point where you are the result of your decisions and actions, you also will build a form of unshakable self-esteem."

Alex Surdu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander.surdu/

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In this conversation, radio legend JohnJay joins host Justin to talk honestly about what fame really feels like, why chasing money alone can ruin your life, and how to choose a path that actually fits who you are.

From turning down huge offers in New York to build a better life in Arizona, to creating the Love Up and Love Pup foundations, JohnJay shares the tradeoffs behind the highlight reel and what he wishes more young people understood about ambition, work, and family.

You’ll hear stories about billionaires and Michael Jordan, but also about missing a close friend’s wedding for a promotion, saving foster kids and dogs, and building a multi-generational business that’s now evolving with AI.

If you’re in your late teens or 20s, wondering whether to chase status, a paycheck, or your own weird, specific calling, this episode will give you a grounded roadmap for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond.

Timestamps:

02:18 – Why JohnJay designs his show for one listener, not millions

03:58 – “I’ll never take a job for money again” and the Houston lesson

05:37 – Money, fulfillment, and what young men are getting wrong about success

08:20 – Choosing quality of life over a dream offer in New York

10:20 – Who you become vs. what you earn: Justin’s sales story and JohnJay’s take

20:52 – Defining success in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s

25:44 – “Will you be missed?” and how Love Up started

32:28 – From Love Up to Love Pup: saving dogs and supporting shelters at scale

36:30 – College vs. Genius Network: a different path for entrepreneurial kids

41:05 – Health, routines, and fixing the mistakes JohnJay made in his 30s

44:23 – Precious Moments, family business, and using AI to carry on a legacy

49:28 – The biggest mistake ambitious young people make

50:52 – The one piece of advice JohnJay would give his younger self

Quote from JohnJay "You know, people, they don't really remember what you said on the radio, but they remember how you made them feel."

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Why do so many people chase money, success, and status, yet still feel empty when they get it?

In this conversation, Justin sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Buk Prive to unpack what actually creates a meaningful life. They talk about why “money doesn’t buy happiness” is only half true, the six pillars every fulfilled person builds their life around, and how your environment, beliefs, and daily habits quietly decide who you become.

Buk breaks down why the system is designed for a small percentage to win, how envy and comparison lead to self-sabotage, and why most people would rather protect their ego than risk failing at the life they actually want.

They also dig into practical tools like goal cards, gratitude, and energy tracking so you can stop waiting for “one day” and start designing a life you’re proud of now.

Timestamps

01:33 - The six pillars of a genuinely happy life

03:55 - “You become the four people you’re around the most”

12:34 - How the money game is rigged (and who wrote the rules)

16:42 - Givers, takers, and protecting your mind from negativity

24:15 - Jealousy, envy, and why so many people self-sabotage 27:50 - Comparison as the killer of happiness and the trap of social media

32:03 - Mentors, modeling success, and learning from the right people

35:42 - Goal cards, the subconscious, and programming your future on purpose

42:44 - Anchors vs sails: changing your environment to change your life

46:11 - Fear of trying, regret, and why most people never start

50:44 - Gratitude, giving, and building a well-balanced life

54:06 - Rating your energy 1–10 and flipping a bad day

57:36 - Hot Tub Time Machine, manifestation, and why action still matters

01:01:04 - The one thing Buk would tell his younger self

Quote from Buk Prive

"People are afraid to try because then they don’t have the out of saying they never failed."

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