J. Scott Christianson is a technologist and associate professor at the University of Missouri who specializes in Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and digital currencies. He is also an opponent of social media platforms, believing they cause more harm than good.

Connect with Scott at http://christiansonjs.com and at http://linkedin.com/in/jscottchristianson

Brian Bailys is the CEO of Thrive Peer Support, a mental health and substance use services company committed to helping individuals achieve independence and long-term recovery. He joined me for a conversation about his substance use disorder, his journey to recovery and the impact his company is having on helping people turn their lives around.

Connect with Brian at http://thrivepeersupport.com

Jackson Michael is an NFL historian who hosts The Game Before the Money Podcast and who authored the book, "The Game Before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built the NFL."

Connect with Jackson at http://thegamebeforethemoney.com

Dr. Avigail "Abby" Lev is a psychotherapist and founder of CBT Online, an online platform that connects people with therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy. She joined me for a detailed conversation about mental health problems affecting our society -- some of which are caused by ghosting, zombieing, love bombing and gaslighting -- in addition to providing details of the characteristics and traits of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Connect with Dr. Lev at https://cbtonline.com/ and at https://bayareacbtcenter.com/

DC Glenn (aka "The Brain Supreme") made up one-half of the old school hip hop duo, Tag Team, whose debut single "Whoomp! There It Is" hit #2 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1993. DC joined me for a conversation about his humble upbringings, the mindset he employs to handle adversity, and how "Whoomp!" still remains relevant after 28 years since its debut.

Connect with DC at http://instagram.com/dcglennatl

Zach Schleien is the founder of the video speed-dating app, Filter Off. He joined me for a conversation about why the traditional "swiping" dating apps are generally problematic and how Filter Off creates authentic connections that can better lead to romantic success.

Download Filter Off online at http://getfilteroff.com or in the App store for iOS and Android.

Connect with Zach at http://zachschleien.com

Carrington (Carrie) Smith is the author of "Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life," a memoir detailing how she has overcome a lifetime of trauma, including rape, family abandonment, malignant narcissism, religious mind-f*ckery, debt and more.

Connect with Carrie at http://carrington-smith.com and at http://carringtonlegal.com

Sherry Price is a pharmacist, certified life coach and founder of the Drink Less Lifestyle program. She helps women stop overdrinking and create new, healthy relationships with alcohol.

Sherry's "Drink Less Lifestyle Podcast" can be found at: https://drinklesslifestyle.com/podcast/

Connect with Sherry at http://drinklesslifestyle.com

Jason Earle is the founder of GOT MOLD?, which makes a self-assessment kit that allows you to test for mold in your home or office. He joined me for a conversation about the ironic impact his mother's suicide had on him at the age of 14 and how it set the tone for his entrepreneurial future -- from high school dropout to Wall Street to business owner.

Get 10% off your purchase of a GOT MOLD test kit at the following link: https://www.gotmold.com/jason-earle-founder-of-got-mold-on-the-optimal-life-podcast/ -- promo code "optimal10"

Connect with Jason at http://gotmold.com

Zak Baris is the founder of Comprehensive Zoning Services, a turnkey real estate due diligence and environmental consulting firm that provides cost-effective, "one stop shop" solutions for real estate projects. Ed Reynolds is a former NFL player and partner at the firm who specializes in real estate development. They joined me for a conversation about the NFL business and creating winning organizations.

Connect with Zak and Ed at https://www.czoningservices.com/