The Optimal Life with Nate Haber

Mike Garafolo is a reporter at NFL Network who covers all things NFL. A prior reporter for the New York Giants, Mike found himself covering the Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles, for the vast majority of 2017. He joined The Optimal Life to discuss his professional endeavors over the previous few years and provided insight into some off-season happenings in the NFL.

Mike Reiss is a sports journalist who has covered the New England Patriots since 1997. Since then, he has climbed the media ranks and has become one of the main media faces for Patriots football. In 2015, Mike also authored a book with Patriots Hall of Fame receiver, Troy Brown, titled "Patriot Pride: My Life in the New England Dynasty."

Highlights from this episode include:

*Mike's professional journey from working for the Patriots-owned newspaper out of college to the Boston Globe to now ESPN

*Tom Brady's winning mindset

*Importance of networking and forming real, ever-lasting relationships

*The amazing Patriots comeback in Superbowl LI (2017)

*Mike's daughter's heart defect at birth and his deep ties to Boston Children's Hospital

*Mike's experience writing the book with Troy Brown

*Off-season Patriots football chatter and 2018 outlook

Mike Reiss is a sports journalist who has covered the New England Patriots since 1997.  Since then, he has climbed the media ranks and has become one of the main media faces of Patriots football.  In 2015, Mike authored a book with Patriots Hall of Fame receiver, Troy Brown, titled "Patriot Pride: My Life in the New England Dynasty."

Max Schmidt came out as gay to his family and friends in high school. Ever since, he has been living his truth and has found immense happiness and liberation. An honors student in high school and college who many called a 'numbers genius,' Max has shifted his career focus from business to medicine and is now preparing for medical school. Hear about Max's journey from when he discovered his orientation and the process for which he decided to share and be completely open about it, in addition to his current and future career plans.

Max Schmidt came out as gay to his family and friends in high school. Ever since, he has been living his truth and has found immense happiness and liberation. An honors student in high school and college who many called a 'numbers genius,' Max has shifted his career focus from business to medicine and is now preparing for medical school.

Kirill Bichutsky AKA 'Kirill Was Here,' is a professional party thrower and nightlife photographer who has amassed millions of followers across his social media platforms. Having started out as a nightlife photographer who befriended comedians and DJ's, Kirill soon began to see his pictures take off in the New York City nightlife scene. He would eventually become the go-to guy for nightclub promoters looking to raise the profile of their venues. Today, he is considered the top nightclub party thrower who brings hundreds and even thousands of people out to his epic nightlife events.

Kirill Bichutsky, AKA 'Kirill Was Here,' is a professional party thrower and nightlife photographer who has amassed millions of followers across his social media platforms.

Julia Solooki is a mom, divorcee, and businesswoman who opens up about what life was like immigrating to the United States at a young age and the path she has taken to get to where she is now. From getting married and having a baby in her early twenties to going through a divorce several years later; from challenges in society such as raising children in today's technology era to the issues many face regarding mental health; and from coming to this country at the age of ten not knowing a word of English to becoming a successful businesswoman in sales and marketing, you won't want to miss this candid conversation with Julia Solooki.

Julia Solooki is a mom, divorcee, and businesswoman who opens up about what life was like immigrating to the United States at a young age and the path she has taken to get to where she is today.

Daniel "DC" Cormier is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. A lifelong ambassador of the sport of MMA, he also is a TV analyst on Fox Sports and color commentator on Pay-Per-View.

DC's journey in combat sports began at the ripe age of 10 when he first started wrestling. From there, he would go on to become a state champ in high school and would continue through college to the Olympics; and then from Strikeforce to the UFC. In this episode, hear about DC's remarkable ascent within the MMA world as he prepares for a super fight on July 7, 2018 with current UFC heavyweight champ, Stipe Miocic.