In this episode, we dive into the five factors of perseverance with Brandon Young, a professional who has spent more than 25 years building and leading teams in the military, corporate healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.

Brandon is the co-author of Perseverance > Endurance: Lead with Resilience. Grow Through Adversity. Win Together. This is a book that he wrote alongside Blayne Smith that provides key insights for leading teams through the battlefield of uncertainty – a narrative that explains why perseverance is necessary for navigating today’s complex world…

Brandon is a former US Army Ranger with four combat rotations to Afghanistan. He has been published in various magazines and peer-reviewed academic journals, has assessed, mentored, and trained more than 1,000 Ranger leaders, and placed third in the 2006 Best Ranger Competition. He is also the co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners, a consulting firm that shares hard-earned leadership wisdom with professionals navigating growth changes and adversity.

Hit play to learn more about:

• How Brandon’s diverse past has shaped his current ambitions.
• The ways that your work ethic can change when you make hard decisions.
• Various ways to cultivate a purposeful approach to life.
• How veterans reconcile their profound loss of identity after their service.

To follow along with Brandon and his ongoing work, click here now!

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Dr. Rich Orbe Austin joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, Your Child's Greatness: A Parent's Guide to Raising Children Without Impostor Syndrome. As a comprehensive guidebook designed to create healthy relationships, Your Child’s Greatness identifies key conflict resolution tools aimed at building healthy, emotionally regulated, and impostor syndrome–free families.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What imposter syndrome is, and how to identify it.
• The origins of imposter syndrome, and the experiences that contribute to it.
• The three primary familial roles.
• The benefits of challenging and improving negative narratives about yourself.

Dr. Orbé-Austin is a psychologist and a partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, LLP, a career and executive coaching consultancy in New York City. He has worked in the field of career and executive coaching for over 15 years and was the founding director of NYU’s Graduate Student Career Development Center. He earned his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education and his BA in psychology from NYU.

Want to keep up with Dr. Orbé-Austin and his work? Follow him on Instagram @drrichorbeaustin!

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Clément Decrop joins us in this episode to discuss his latest book, The Idea Space: The Science of Awakening Your Non-Self. In this fascinating book, Clément offers a groundbreaking, scientific approach to understanding the mind. The Idea Space invites readers to view their thoughts objectively and identify their impact – thus uncovering a happier existence and a deeper understanding of life’s purpose.

Clément is a Belgian-born author and inventor who moved to the United States with his family at the age of six. Since then, he has led wellness events for thousands of participants across the globe. He is knowledgeable on the topics of mindfulness, sleep, exercise, and nutrition. He has also submitted more than 130 patent disclosures in one year, of which 50-plus are filed and 12-plus are issued.

Join us now to explore:

• What inspired The Idea Space, and how to experience it for yourself.
• The three major subjects that have stood the test of time, and how they’ve impacted human consciousness.
• How the human mind fits into the rest of the universe around us.
• What the “science of the first-person" is, and the tools we need to study it.
• The key to finding valuable thoughts.

Click here to learn more about Clément and his intriguing work!

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In this episode, we're joined by horticulturist, journalist, and the award-winning host of Food Garden Life, Steven Biggs. Get ready for an insightful journey into the world of horticulture and a deep dive into the delicious realm of growing figs.

Biggs shares his childhood memories of only having dried figs and how a summer working at a UK nursery with a national fig collection transformed his perspective. Discover his excitement about growing figs and his dedication to teaching others the art of cultivating these delectable fruits.

Learn about the ins and outs of growing and enjoying figs as he discusses his work through blogging, podcasting, and teaching. He shares his expertise, passion, and tips for cultivating the perfect fig harvest.

Press play to unravel the mysteries of figs! You’ll learn:

• The difference between figs and dates
• The fascinating process of reproducing figs through cuttings
• Optimal growing conditions for figs and the unique method of tipping a fig tree on its side to encourage growth in cold climates.

Eager to learn more? Check out Food Garden Life Show — Food Garden Life.

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The human body is constantly exposed to oxidative stress, which stems from free radicals produced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). This damages cells and leads to numerous human diseases, such as cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. So, what if there was a way to mitigate these consequences and slow down the process of aging? Some experts say that Carbon 60 is the way to go – and Dr. Joe Nieusma joins the podcast to share his thoughts…

Dr. Nieusma is the Senior Toxicologist at Live Longer Labs, a company that provides C60 supplements to relieve oxidative stress and promote longevity. With a history of working in the pharmaceutical industry and 37 years as a toxicologist, he is now on a mission to help others become their own advocates for their unique medical needs.

This discussion covers:

• What C60 is, and the research that bolsters its credibility.
• Factors that lead to the imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
• How to protect your most valuable asset as a human being.

Want to learn more about how Dr. Nieusma is challenging the norm of doctors and pharmaceutical companies “pushing pills” instead of actually curing patients? Join this enlightening conversation now!

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In this episode, we sit down with Alexandra, the founder of Just The Inserts, to discuss complex topics like informed consent, Big Pharma propaganda, and the over-medication of modern society…

Just the Inserts is a platform that Alexandra created in an effort to empower others with accessible, transparent information about medical choices. Drawing from her vast research background and dedication to informed consent, she works to comprehensively guide people through the complexities of pharmaceutical products and decisions.

Join in to discover:

• How Alexandra’s experience in the military informed her current perspective.
• The ways that the media and government suppress conversations surrounding drug safety.
• The importance of reading manufacture inserts on all medications before taking them.
• Certain groups of people that are predisposed to medical gaslighting.
• Why it’s so crucial to communicate with our medical providers.

If you care about medical freedom, defending your right to control your own body, and tearing down the lies fed to us by Big Pharma, this conversation is for you. Click play to learn more!

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What insights does quantum physics offer about consciousness and the nature of reality? Could we be living in a simulation? Does matter really require observation in order to exist? Dr. Trevor Lohman joins us to dissect these questions and many others – ultimately trying to tease apart what is "real" and what isn’t…

Dr. Lohman is a clinical neuroscience researcher who specializes in the relationship between the cardiovascular system and neurological health. While he has always been fascinated with science and technology, he incorporates history, philosophy, and theology to create a perspective that bridges empirical knowledge with profound questions about existence and meaning.

On April 5th, Dr. Lohman released his latest book, God's Eye View: How the Most Beautiful Experiment Ever Designed Changed Our Perception of God, Consciousness, the Universe, and Reality Itself. In it, he presents an array of complex ideas – expertly stitching history, quantum theory, neuroscience, and physics’ great hypotheses in a way that challenges modern science’s tendencies toward atheism.

Hit play to dive into:

• The ways that science and faith intersect.
• The fundamental mysteries of consciousness.
• What the “fathers of science” believed about the nature of quantum physics.
• The role that conscious agents play in the reality of physical objects.

Want to follow along with Dr. Lohman and his research? Click here now!

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Sexual wellness is a constantly evolving topic that can be challenging to fully grasp. With numerous opinions surrounding this aspect of health, it is essential to choose an approach that truly fits your individual needs. So, what does it mean to make informed decisions about sexual health within the framework of integrative medicine? Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch and Dr. John A. Robinson join the podcast to provide insights…

Dr. Robinson is the Chief Medical Officer at The Hormone Zone and a Board Certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in Hormone Replacement Therapy, Anti-Aging Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Longevity Medicine. He has been practicing healthcare for more than 29 years — always striving to provide a very human yet scientifically practical approach to medicine.

Dr. Bosch is the Medical Officer at The Hormone Zone and obtained her medical degree at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and her residency at Yale University/Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Alternative Medicine Women’s Health and Endocrinology. She says her work is “not a medical practice but a way of life, a philosophy that provides tangible answers to questions of health as well as hope that if one path does not lead to resolution then through innovation and understanding one’s body healing will always be an option.”

In this episode, we discuss:

• The role that hormones play in health optimization, and why they are often dysregulated in young people.
• The two primary issues that both men and women struggle with.
• The various forms of erectile dysfunction that men face as they age.
• How hormone replacement therapy helps patients reclaim their health.
• The importance of intimacy for maintaining sexual relationships.

Dr. Robinson and Dr. Bosch run their private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, called The Hormone Zone – as well as a management company that has locations across the United States. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @thesexdocs and listen to their podcast! All other links can be found here.

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