The SuperHuman Academy Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Ashenden, the founder and spokesperson of Athletic Greens, the all-in-one supplement that industry experts Tim Ferriss swear by as their nutritional insurance policy. In addition to that, our guest today is a food blogger and nutrition expert who shares his wisdom with people all over the world.

In this episode, my goal was to learn more about athletic greens, supplementation in general, and hear my guests' fascinating story. We really covered a TON of ground on this episode… We discuss supplementation, superfoods, nutritional disorders, learning, depression, entrepreneurship, elimination diets, and the incredible story of how my guest became one of the closest people in the world to Tim Ferriss. Stick through to the end, because our guest shares some really solid actionable tips and diagnostic tools that can help you stay on top of your health in case things go wrong!

Today, we are joined by Jeff Sanders, the public speaker and author behind the Amazon Bestseller, The 5AM Miracle.

I know what you're thinking - 5AM is really early - but stay with me, because morning rituals are really interesting and important.

In this episode, we're going to learn how you can better dominate your day by hacking mornings to work in your favor - before you even have breakfast.

As someone who has really been struggling recently to get out of bed before 7AM, and who, to be completely honest, has been struggling to stay productive past 1pm, I was really interested in learning some strategies for hacking mornings and creating more effective days. As you guys know, I'm a huge fan of learning any productivity related hacks I can get my hands on, so I was really excited to dive into this episode.

Today, we have a very special guest, and someone many of you have requested.

It's not everyday that we have someone on the show that exhibits actual "superhuman" skills in the traditional sense of the word, but that's exactly what our guest today has been able to prove.

Better known as "The Iceman," my guest today is none other than Wim Hof.

He holds no less than 20 world records, ranging from the world's longest ice bath, to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and 6.7 kilometers of Mount Everest wearing nothing but shorts and shoes, to resisting an injection of rattlesnake venom, running a marathon in the desert without water, and much much more.

What's most interesting is that he has been able to successfully teach others to do these amazing feats, using simply the power of yoga and breathing techniques.

You'll tell straight away that his passion, energy, and enthusiasm far outweigh my ability to lead the conversation, and so you won't hear too much of me speaking this episode - but I don't think you'll mind one bit.

Throughout the episode, I tried to better understand how his special abilities came to be, how he has managed to defy logic (and science) time and time again, and how you, too, can learn to achieve such superhuman feats.

Today we are joined by Alli Worthington, the author of the book Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace & Purpose in a World of Crazy. She's also the founder of BlissDom, the world's largest international women's business conference, the cofounder of the BlissFul Media Group, and the executive Director of the Propel Women leadership initiative. You may have even seen her on The Today Show, Good Morning America, or featured in Sheryl Sandberg's website, Lean In. In this episode, we talk about how to break the endless cycle of busy-ness to discover your life's true meaning and purpose. Given that I've recently released a course with one of my mentors on the topic of creating a meaningful life, you guys probably know that this topic is something near and dear to my heart - and so I was very excited to learn from someone as accomplished and thought-provoking as today's guest. It's absolutely PACKED with actionable tips and tools that you can implement TODAY to be more productive and feel less stressed. I think you're going to love it.

My guest today is Ronnie White, one of the top memory experts in the world. He's a two-time national memory champion, having won the USA competition in both 2009 and 2010. He also held the record for the fastest memorization of a deck of shuffled cards for 2 years - a shocking 1 minute and 27 seconds. Today, he trains individuals and corporations all over the world on how to better take advantage of their natural memory skills. Given my background in Memory, Speed Reading, and Accelerated Learning, I was eager to interview Ron and learn everything I could from him. We talk about mnemonic techniques, adaptations, and a lot of powerful learning strategies. Just a heads up, this episode is going to be a bit "technical," and we're not going to dumb things down for you. If you're unclear on some of the terms, I suggest checking out our past episodes with Dr. Anthony Metivier, Nelson Dellis, and Mark Channon.

Today, we are joined by the Director of Sport Initiatives at Spartan Race, Joe DiStefano, aka "Joe DI." If you haven't heard of Spartan, they're a company that has started a movement all across the world, hosting events, training seminars, and all-out, extreme obstacle races that push people to their absolute limits. Spartan is a sport, community, a philosophy, a training and nutrition program – with daily advice, a podcast, a series of books, an activity for kids, workout gear, a media channel, an NBC Sports series, a digital magazine, and a timed obstacle race.

I don't know about you guys, but sometimes, my biggest challenges are overcoming not physical limitations, but mental ones. Often times, when the going gets really tough, I give up on myself, bargain, compromise, or convince myself that I can do it.

That's why, in this episode, we talk with one of Spartan's best and brightest trainers on the topic of mental tenacity. As someone who has helped create some of the world's toughest sporting events, and an acclaimed personal trainer, our guest today has a lot to say on the subject, and I'm sure you'll take away not only a huge dose of inspiration, but also some actionable principles you can use to sharpen your focus and increase your mental tenacity in all of life's challenges.

Today, I have an especially exciting treat for you guys. That's because today's guest is a motivational speaker, university professor, life coach, and clown, who, believe it or not, has been my personal mentor and role model since I was just 4 years old. Through her work at San Jose State University, she has been instrumental in creating the university's top rated course, Creating a Meaningful Life. She has lectured at Fortune 500 companies, municipal governments, and audiences worldwide. Above all of this, she's an incredible source of wisdom, joy, and inspiration, and I just can't wait to share it all with the world for the very first time. By the way, if you enjoy this discussion, I want to let you know that my guest and I have recently launched a groundbreaking online course together, titled Creating a Meaningful Life. But don't worry - it's not some "fluffy" motivational course. It's actually a very hands-on, step-by-step action plan for designing the life of your dreams, using the proven strategies of the world's best life coaches. If you've ever listened to an episode of this show and thought "gee, that guy has a pretty awesome life," then this is your opportunity to learn exactly where I got it from, and build a pretty awesome life for yourself. Whether you're in a pretty good place or deeply in need of a change, the course is guaranteed to make a measurable and remarkable impact in your life, or your money back… so, to check it out and to take advantage of a special discount for listeners of this show, visit http://jle.vi/meaning

Today, we have a very special treat for you. For the second time in the history of this show, we are graced by the presence of a certified Grandmaster of Memory - Mark Channon. In fact, he was one of the first people in the world to earn that certification, way back in 1995. For over 15 years, Mark has worked as a memory trainer and coach, working with students of all ages. He's also the author of the books How To Remember Anything, Improve Your Memory, and The Memory Workbook. In this episode, we talk about mnemonic techniques, memory training and some powerful ways they can be applied in your own life.

My guest today is Indian-American author Karan Bajaj, who is known for the 3 bestselling novels he has written.

In fact, Karan is here to tell us about the incredible journey he embarked on a few years ago, after attaining his success. It was a journey of spiritual awakening, detachment from the world of work, and of discovery.

My goal for this episode is to help discover how my guest went from being "stuck" in a rut to discovering meditation, and how he used a year away from work to actually advance his career and find greater satisfaction in his life.

In it, we'll talk about the idea of using a sabbatical or a year off to find purpose and meaning in your life, we talk about the power of meditation, the virtues of practicing poverty, and so, so much more. I really, really enjoyed this conversation and took away a lot of meaningful life tips - and I know you will, too.

I'm joined today by Alex Heyne, the founder of Modern Health Monk and author of the book Master The Day: Eat, Move and Live Better With The Power of Tiny Habits.

Given my recent interest and deep dive into the world of habits, I was really excited to interview today's guest.

In the episode, we talk about how to create and modify habits, through the lens of someone who has spent years working with people in the weight loss community. It's a great episode, with lots of wisdom to share, and I think you're going to really enjoy it!