The Optimal Life with Nate Haber

Ken Guidroz is a former pastor who left the ministry to tend to family issues, primarily due to drug and alcohol abuse by his three sons. He is the author of the book, "Letters to My Son in Prison: How a Father and Son Found Forgiveness for an Unforgivable Crime," which details their communications after Ken's son, Lucas, was convicted of manslaughter for the hit-and-run death of a local schoolteacher. He joined me to discuss his family's painful journey, what he would have done differently looking back, and his loving reconciliation with God.

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Phil Smith is a serial entrepreneur, 5-time Inc. 5000 award honoree and expert in business-to-business lead generation. His latest company, AllInOneMarketing.com, helps businesses scale through advanced digital marketing efforts. Near the end of our conversation, we took an unexpected turn into Phil's tough teenage years losing both of his parents and the demons that have followed him to this day.

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Mollie Volinsky is the founder of Juniper Therapeutic Services, a private psychotherapy practice specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and trauma-informed talk therapy.

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Heather Lillico is a former 'people pleaser' who experienced sexual assault in college which eventually led to a 10-year long eating disorder and bouts with anxiety and panic. She now helps others overcome anxiety through a holistic three-pronged approach that includes nutrition, mindset and movement.

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Rick Walker is an entrepreneur, personal development expert and the founder of commercial real estate firms, Stratiq Private Equity and CXRE. He also hosts the popular YouTube show, "Conversations at the Mansion," where has interviewed some of the biggest names in politics, including Donald Trump Jr., Dr. Ben Carson and Congressman Dan Crenshaw.

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Dan Henk is an artist, writer and tattoo shop owner who has overcome an array of adversities, including getting stabbed by a crackhead, being diagnosed with brain cancer, and the hit & run death of his wife.

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