Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi is a 46-year old ultrarunner who hosts the "Running Times w/ Gagz Podcast." He began his true running journey just ten years ago, starting with a 10K and now having completed dozens of ultras and marathons, including the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run and legendary Leadville Trail 100.

Connect with Gagz at http://instagram.com/bdg123

Yoshi Nakamura is the founder and managing partner of NAKA Capital Partners and NAKA Restaurant Group, firms focused on investing in, owning and operating high quality companies in the consumer, technology and Quick Serve Restaurant spaces. He joined me for a conversation about his martial arts and wrestling backgrounds, and how these shaped the foundation for the man he would become.

Connect with Yoshi at:

LinkedIn | Instagram

Katherine Jansen-Byrkit attempted suicide as a teenager. She later became a holistic psychotherapist who authored the book, "River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness," which explores the nine aspects of 'wakefulness' to help us live more lovingly and authentically.

Connect with Katherine at https://innergyonline.com

Sam Mitchell is high-functioning on the autism spectrum who hosts the "Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast."

Connect with Sam at https://autismrocksandrolls.com

Don Joseph Goewey is the author of, "The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain," and the editor of, "Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well." As the director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, Don helps people live happier lives by understanding and eliminating self-inflicted stresses and anxieties.

Connect with Don at https://demellocenter.com

Jordan Harbinger is the host of "The Jordan Harbinger Show," which features interviews with elite performers from all walks of life and is one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world.

Connect with Jordan at https://jordanharbinger.com

Mary Fitzgerald is a real estate agent and one of the stars on the Netflix hit series, "Selling Sunset." She joined me for a conversation about life in the spotlight, her real estate career, navigating social media pitfalls, her fallout with Christine and more.

Connect with Mary on Instagram @TheMaryBonnet

LT Bourne authored the book, "It's Not a Man's World: How I Conquered the Sins of My Father," which provides insight into the fatherless epidemic and how he persevered through his own father's abandonment.

Connect with LT at https://ltbourne.com and at social media handles @iamLTbourne

Fred Joyal is the author of "Superbold," a book that helps people develop boldness, confidence and charisma in as little as 90 days.

Purchase Fred's book on Amazon

Connect with Fred at http://fredjoyal.com

This episode highlights the diverse range of guests and conversations had on The Optimal Life Podcast. Please enjoy our most memorable moments of 2021!

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