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Most hockey players don't lose their career to injury.
They lose it to the weekend.
The party. The girls. The phone. The slow drift away from the one window they were ever going to get.
Robert Mazin left Latvia at 15 with no agent, no mentor, no roadmap. He found his way through hockey programs across three continents and watched hundreds of players blow their shot from the inside out. Now he runs 369 Sports and Entertainment and spends his life making sure young athletes don't make the same mistakes.
In this episode we talk about what actually separates the players who make it from the ones who don't. It has nothing to do with talent. It never did.
We talk about the window. Why 16 is the moment everything either locks in or falls apart. What happens to a young man's brain and body when discipline disappears. The death that comes when sports ends and there's nothing left to hold onto. And what breathwork and emotional fitness have to do with any of it.
This is the conversation the locker room never had.
For the players. For the parents. For the coaches who know something is missing but can't name it.
Connect with Robert Mazin and 369 Sports:
Website: https://www.369ent.com/
369 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/369.ent/
Robert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrmazin/?hl=en
Free 5-Minute Power Reset Breathwork: https://lance-essihos-2.kit.com/8ad61
Mastering Adversity: https://www.amazon.sg/Mastering-Adversity-Unlock-Warrior-Within/dp/B0BFV6D54N
Connect with Lance Essihos:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lance.essihos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos
University of Adversity Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity
Email: [email protected]
Three months since my last solo episode and I’m back.
In this one I share a personal update, what I’ve been noticing with founders lately, and something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes that I’m excited to finally talk about.
We dive into the difference between healing and capacity, two things most people confuse.
Healing clears the past.
Capacity determines how much you can hold moving forward.
I also share why many founders burn out, what AI might be doing to our creativity and intuition, and why emotional fitness may be the most important skill a leader can develop.
At the end of the episode I introduce something new I'm launching: The Emotional Fitness Club.
In this episode🧠 Healing vs capacity and why both matter
🔥 The real reason founders burn out
📱 What AI might be doing to creativity and intuition
💪 What emotional fitness actually means
🚀 What I’ve been building behind the scenes for founders
🎙️ Mentioned in this episodeEmotional Fitness Club — The Emotional Fitness Club is temporarily closed. If you’re interested or have questions, you can email me directly at [email protected].
ResourcesFree 5-Minute Power Reset Breathwork
https://lance-essihos-2.kit.com/8ad61
Mastering Adversity (Book)
https://www.amazon.sg/Mastering-Adversity-Unlock-Warrior-Within/dp/B0BFV6D54N
Stay Connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/lance.essihos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos
University of Adversity Podcast
https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity
I lost my brother to suicide and my dad to cancer only eighteen months apart. Those were the hardest moments of my life and they changed everything. Grief stripped life down to what actually matters and forced me to grow in ways I never expected.
This episode is a raw look at loss, healing, and the hard truths that shape you when life breaks you open. If you’re navigating grief or heavy emotions, this will help you feel less alone.
In this episode you’ll learn:
💔 The truths grief forces you to face
⏳ How loss changes you over time
⚡ Why life moves faster than we think
🗣️ The cost of avoiding important conversations
🤝 Why relationships matter more than anything
🧩 How to cope without numbing the pain
🔥 Why adversity can become a turning point
👉 A powerful reflection on grief, meaning, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life after loss.
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WORK WITH ME
Breakthrough Session
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RESOURCES
Free 5 Minute Power Reset Breathwork
https://lance-essihos-2.kit.com/8ad61...
Mastering Adversity Book
lanceessihos.com/book
More on my work → lanceessihos.com
Stay Connected
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lance.essihos
Podcast – https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos
Email – [email protected]
I lost my brother to suicide and my dad to cancer only eighteen months apart. Those were the hardest moments of my life and they changed everything. Grief stripped life down to what actually matters and forced me to grow in ways I never expected.
This episode is a raw look at loss, healing, and the hard truths that shape you when life breaks you open. If you’re navigating grief or heavy emotions, this will help you feel less alone.
In this episode you’ll learn:
💔 The truths grief forces you to face
⏳ How loss changes you over time
⚡ Why life moves faster than we think
🗣️ The cost of avoiding important conversations
🤝 Why relationships matter more than anything
🧩 How to cope without numbing the pain
🔥 Why adversity can become a turning point
👉 A powerful reflection on grief, meaning, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life after loss.
🧠 Sponsor: Mindful Meds
Trusted by high performers who want to think clearer, feel calmer, and stay balanced.
Mindful Meds blends plant medicine, functional mushrooms, and natural nootropics into clean, lab tested formulas designed to support clarity, focus, and resilience.
🎁 Get 15 percent off with code ADVERSITY → mindfulmeds.io
WORK WITH ME
Breakthrough Session
A deep emotional reset session for founders and high performers
https://stan.store/lanceessihos/p/mas...
Podcast Guesting for Founders
Grow your visibility, authority, and reach
https://lanceessihos.com/micup
Apply to Work With Me Coaching
For founders and leaders ready for deeper emotional fitness and personal transformation
https://lanceessihos.com/your-apply-link
RESOURCES
Free 5 Minute Power Reset Breathwork
https://lance-essihos-2.kit.com/8ad61...
Mastering Adversity Book
lanceessihos.com/book
More on my work → lanceessihos.com
CONNECT WITH ME
Instagram → @lance.essihos
Podcast → University of Adversity
Facebook → Lance Essihos
LinkedIn → Lance W Essihos
Email → [email protected]
Matt Gottesman is a visionary writer, strategist, and creator who has built an audience of 10,000+ readers while guiding entrepreneurs and leaders toward alignment with their true calling. His work has been recognized for its clarity and unique ability to reframe success beyond hustle culture.
But behind his wisdom lies a deeper truth: many of us are living out of alignment — chasing external success while ignoring intuition, mistaking discipline for force instead of devotion, and burning out in the process.
In this conversation, Matt and Lance explore:
👉 This episode is a masterclass in aligning discipline with devotion, leaning into change with grace, and trusting your inner guidance to create a life on purpose.
🌬️ Exciting news! I’ll be a featured speaker at the Global Breathwork Summit — a 3-day online gathering, September 26–28, 2025.
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👉 Reserve your free spot here: globalbreathworksummit.com/reg?am_id=lance4008
I’ll be leading a powerful session called Breathe Into Your Power. Come as you are — breathe into who you are becoming.🧠
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🔗 Connect with Matt
🫁 Work with Lance
Step into exclusive 1:1 experiences designed for high performers ready to go all in:
📖 Resources & Links
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Rudi Riekstins has been named one of the Top 5 Coaches in the world by Thrive Global and a Top 20 Thought Leader by Business Insider. He’s a leadership visionary, business mentor, and transformational speaker trusted by entrepreneurs, creatives, and even billionaires.
But behind the accolades lies a truth we rarely talk about. Men have been fed a lie — that we must always be strong, stoic, and never show vulnerability.
That conditioning disconnects us from who we truly are, leading to broken relationships, self-sabotage, and lives lived out of alignment.
In this conversation, Rudi shares:
This episode is a roadmap back to authenticity and power. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living someone else’s story, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
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Mindful Meds combines plant medicine, functional mushrooms, and natural nootropics into blends that are organically sourced, rigorously lab-tested, and designed to support mental clarity, emotional resilience, and peak performance.
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🔗 Connect with Rudi
Website → rudiriekstins.com
Instagram → @rudiriekstins
🫁 Work with Lance
Step into exclusive 1:1 experiences designed for high performers ready to go all in:
📖 Resources & Links
📖 Mastering Adversity (the book) → lanceessihos.com/book
🌐 More on Lance’s work → lanceessihos.com
📲 Stay Connected:
🔥 Episode Summary:
Paul F. Austin, founder of The Third Wave, joins us for a deep dive into one of the most important conversations shaping mental health today: the psychedelic renaissance.
Psychedelics are moving from taboo to mainstream. Microdosing LSD, psilocybin, and other plant medicines are now being studied for their ability to heal trauma, regrow neural pathways, and transform lives. But as these powerful tools gain popularity, are we ready for what comes next?
– Why psychedelics are finally being destigmatized
– The neuroscience behind LSD and microdosing
– How integration after the experience creates real, lasting change
– Why legalization is both an opportunity and a major risk
– How psychedelics may heal neurodegenerative diseases
– The role AI will play in the future of therapy and creativity
– Why personal responsibility is critical in this new era
This isn’t just a conversation about psychedelics. It’s about how we navigate healing and human potential in a world transformed by technology.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn:
🔥 The science behind psychedelics and their impact on mental health
🔥 How microdosing can improve mood, focus, and well-being
🔥 Why integration is more important than the psychedelic experience itself
🔥 The challenges and opportunities of legalization
🔥 How psychedelics can regrow neural pathways and reverse disease
🔥 Why AI can help but never replace human intuition
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – The Evolution of Psychedelic Conversations
11:57 – Navigating the Line Between Medicine and Recreation
22:56 – Microdosing: A Path to Enhanced Well-Being
23:07 – The Transformative Power of Psychedelics
28:00 – Psychedelics vs. Traditional Medications
33:31 – Legalization and Accessibility of Psychedelics
37:10 – Balancing AI and Human Creativity
🧔♂️ About Paul F. Austin:
Paul F. Austin is an entrepreneur and thought leader pioneering the integration of microdosing psychedelics into personal and professional development. As the founder of Third Wave, he educates on the intentional use of psychedelics to enhance creativity, clarity, and leadership.
Paul has been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and BBC Worklife for his innovative work. He developed the Practitioner Certification Program to train professionals in leveraging psychedelics for innovation and strategic growth.
Paul’s approach combines scientific rigor with bold exploration, inviting leaders to redefine success through transformative experiences.
Explore Paul’s World:
🌐 paulaustin.co
🌐 thethirdwave.co
🌐 psychedeliccoaching.institute
📲 Instagram – @paulaustin3w
🐦 X – @thirdwaveishere
📘 Facebook – Third Wave Psychedelics
🔗 LinkedIn – Third Wave Psychedelics
▶️ YouTube – Third Wave Channel
🫁 Ready for a Real Breakthrough — and the Path to Self-Mastery?
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👉 Apply now → https://lanceessihos.com/micup/
📖 Mastering Adversity (the book) → https://www.lanceessihos.com/book
🔗 More on Lance’s work → https://lanceessihos.com
📲 Stay Connected:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lance.essihos
Podcast – https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos
Email – [email protected]
🔥 Episode Summary:
Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan and Tough Mudder, returns with one of the most necessary wake up calls for men today.
We break down the hard truth: men are getting soft. Comfort is killing purpose. We’ve lost our edge — and Joe’s here to help you take it back.
Joe unpacks:
– Why modern life is designed to make men weak
– When the decline actually started (and it wasn’t just the iPhone)
– How the pandemic nearly destroyed Spartan — and why he didn’t quit
– What actually builds grit in kids (and why parents are failing)
– What to do if you're stuck, soft, or spiraling
– Why movement is the cure for grief, depression, and weakness
– The rule that carried Joe through hell: The standards don’t change
This isn’t motivation. It’s a call to arms.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
🔥 How comfort destroys resilience
🔥 Why the world doesn’t want you strong
🔥 Joe’s survival story from losing $100M
🔥 The power of adversity in shaping identity
🔥 Why kids need structure, struggle, and discipline
🔥 The mindset that separates warriors from victims
🔥 Why you need hard dates and high standards to thrive
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – The Biggest Problem Men Face
02:25 – When It All Started to Go Wrong
05:56 – Losing $100M & Refusing to Quit
11:30 – The Mental Toll of Constant Pressure
15:54 – When Naysayers Show Up
18:53 – Why Society Doesn’t Want You Fit
22:09 – Grief, Loss & Movement as Medicine
24:56 – Raising Gritty Kids: Camp Sparta
27:50 – The “Quitter’s Office”
31:56 – Why Adversity Must Be Ongoing
36:45 – What To Do When You’re Stuck
38:29 – Dates on the Calendar = Identity Shifts
39:05 – What’s Next for Spartan
🧔♂️ About Joe De Sena:
Founder and CEO of Spartan and Tough Mudder.
Ultra-endurance athlete. Bestselling author.
On a mission to rebuild a stronger, grittier society.
📘 Explore Joe’s World:
🎟 Free Spartan Race Ticket – Email: [email protected]
🏕 Camp Sparta (Death Camp for Kids) – Subject: Camp Sparta
🌍 Spartan & Tough Mudder – https://www.spartan.com
📲 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena
🌐 Website – https://joedesena.com
🫁 Ready for a Real Breakthrough — and the Path to Self-Mastery?
✔️ 4-session breakthrough packages
✔️ 3-month and 6-month deep-dive intensives
If you’re ready to go all in — mentally, emotionally, spiritually — this is the work.
→ Book a FREE discovery call: https://calendly.com/lanceessihos/clairtycall
→ Explore the The offers: https://www.masterybreathwork.co/
🎙️ You’ve built the brand — but are you finally ready to use your voice?
You’ve put in the work. You’ve built something real.
But deep down, you know you’ve been holding back.
There’s a message inside you the world needs to hear — but playing small won’t get it out.
At Mic-Up Media, we don’t just get you booked on top podcasts —
We help you get seen, heard, and fully felt as the authority you were born to be.
We help you speak with conviction, lead with clarity, and take the stage like it’s already yours.
Because every next level demands more truth, more courage, and a version of you that no longer hides.
And as you rise — we’ll help you face down anything standing in the way of your voice, your power, and your mission.
👉 Apply now → https://lanceessihos.com/micup/
📖 Mastering Adversity (the book) → https://www.lanceessihos.com/book
🔗 More on Lance’s work → https://lanceessihos.com
📲 Stay Connected:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lance.essihos
Podcast – https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos
Email – [email protected]
🔥 Episode Summary:
This conversation will punch you in the face — in the best way.
Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan and Tough Mudder, returns with one of the rawest, most necessary wake-up calls for men today.
We break down the hard truth: Men are getting soft. Comfort is killing purpose. We’ve lost our edge — and Joe’s here to help you take it back.
Joe unpacks:
– Why modern life is designed to make men weak
– When the decline actually started (and it wasn’t just the iPhone)
– How the pandemic nearly destroyed Spartan — and why he didn’t quit
– What actually builds grit in kids (and why parents are failing)
– What to do if you're stuck, soft, or spiraling
– Why movement is the cure for grief, depression, and weakness
– The rule that carried Joe through hell: The standards don’t change
This isn’t motivation. It’s a call to arms.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
🔥 How comfort destroys resilience
🔥 Why the world doesn’t want you strong
🔥 Joe’s survival story from losing $100M
🔥 The power of adversity in shaping identity
🔥 Why kids need structure, struggle, and discipline
🔥 The mindset that separates warriors from victims
🔥 Why you need hard dates and high standards to thrive
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – The Biggest Problem Men Face
02:25 – When It All Started to Go Wrong
05:56 – Losing $100M & Refusing to Quit
11:30 – The Mental Toll of Constant Pressure
15:54 – When Naysayers Show Up
18:53 – Why Society Doesn’t Want You Fit
22:09 – Grief, Loss & Movement as Medicine
24:56 – Raising Gritty Kids: Camp Sparta
27:50 – The “Quitter’s Office”
31:56 – Why Adversity Must Be Ongoing
36:45 – What To Do When You’re Stuck
38:29 – Dates on the Calendar = Identity Shifts
39:05 – What’s Next for Spartan
🧔♂️ About Joe De Sena:
Founder and CEO of Spartan and Tough Mudder.
Ultra-endurance athlete. Bestselling author.
On a mission to rebuild a stronger, grittier society.
📘 Explore Joe’s World:
🎟 Free Spartan Race Ticket – Email: [email protected]
🏕 Camp Sparta (Death Camp for Kids) – Subject: Camp Sparta
🌍 Spartan & Tough Mudder – https://www.spartan.com
📲 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena
🌐 Website – https://joedesena.com
👊 Want to Work with Lance?
🚀 Want to get booked on top podcasts and grow your brand?
👉 Mic-Up Media → https://www.micupmedia.com
🫁 Ready for a real breakthrough?
Mastery Breathwork → https://www.masterybreathwork.co/
📖 Mastering Adversity (the book) → https://www.lanceessihos.com/book
🔗 More on Lance’s work → https://lanceessihos.com
📲 Stay Connected:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lance.essihos
Podcast – https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/universityofadversity
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos
Email – [email protected]
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In this powerful conversation, Anna Lozano shares her journey of breaking free from societal programming and redefining success through the balance of masculine and feminine energies. As a Polish immigrant and entrepreneur, she built a thriving career in network marketing, co-founded Love Powered Co., and now mentors female founders in aligning strategy, mindset, and energetics for lasting impact.
Anna and Lance dive deep into the hustle culture trap, how motherhood reshaped her work-life balance, and the energetic shifts required for true success. They explore the impact of AI in business, the power of authentic human connection, and why personal development is essential for breaking old patterns. If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale with alignment and purpose, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
What You’ll Learn:🔥 The balance of masculine and feminine energies in business
🔥 How societal programming leads to burnout—and how to break free
🔥 Why motherhood shifts your perspective on success
🔥 The role of trust and collaboration in creating impact
🔥 How network marketing serves as an entrepreneurial training ground
🔥 The power of visualization, breathwork & inner child healing
🔥 Why AI should enhance, not replace, real human connection
🔥 The importance of resilience and self-awareness in business
Chapters:00:00 – The Challenge of Balancing Energies
02:52 – The Journey of Redefining Success
05:42 – Societal Programming & Its Impact
08:29 – Motherhood & Work-Life Shifts
11:35 – The Role of Trust in Relationships
14:23 – The Evolution of Network Marketing
17:23 – Building Resilience Through Hustle
20:21 – The Importance of Energetics in Business
29:31 – Embracing the Inner Child
30:59 – Tools for Emotional Healing
35:37 – Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energies
42:00 – AI in Business: Friend or Foe?
46:41 – The Power of Authentic Human Connection
52:42 – Creating Impact Through New Ventures
About Anna Lozano:Anna Lozano is a mentor, entrepreneur, and speaker who helps female founders and CEOs align mindset, strategy, and energy for success. As the co-founder of Love Powered Co., she created one of North America’s leading affirmation card brands before successfully exiting the company. With 15+ years in entrepreneurship, network marketing, and personal development, Anna now empowers women to embrace their feminine energetics, scale with intention, and create businesses that align with their values.
📍 Learn More About Anna:
🔗 https://annalozano.com/
📸 https://www.instagram.com › _annalozano
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