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249. Reinvent Yourself with UGG Founder Brian Smith

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The talk on COVID-19 seems like it may stick around for a while. Since we're all in uncharted territory, it's important to remain united and have a co...

248. The Practical Kind of Productive with Darius Foroux

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A huge part of personal development involves mastering the art of productivity. But with the countless systems and hacks out there, what's the best wa...

247. The Food That's Making You Sick with Dr. William Davis

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, I interviewed a doctor whose book will help you eliminate the need for a physician and prescription medicat...

246. Exponential Medicine in a COVID-19 World with Dr. Daniel Kraft

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One phrase we keep hearing throughout this COVID-19 saga are the words "new normal." What exactly will our "new normal" be when this is all over? In t...

245. Essential Traits of the Entrepreneur with Gino Wickman

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new business can evoke a lot of reflective questions like, "Is this really what I want? Do I have what it takes? Where do I start?" If you'...

244. Clear Your Energy Blocks with Kim White

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all have an energetic pattern within our bodies. Sometimes, these patterns are affected by blockages. By learning how to shift your energies, you c...

243. Restructure Your Business from the Bottom-Up with Shannon Susko

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with a global pandemic wasn't in people's 2020 plans. But here we are. This drastic shift only proves that aside from creating our annual proj...

242. How to Get Through Tough Times Using Applied Mindfulness with Dr. Jeff Schwartz & Josie Thomson

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fact we are dealing with a pandemic that's "uncharted territory" definitely evokes fear and anxiety. It has shaken the entire world.  We are all ...

241. How the Rich Monitor their Health, and You Can Too! with David Karow

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you really know if you're healthy? I've shared this quote more than once in the past, but it's something I stand by, Peter Drucker says, "what ...

240. How to Prepare for Coronavirus with Steve Good

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The entire world is going through dark times. Instead of just sharing casual hellos and small talk like "Hope you're staying safe during this crazy ti...

239. The Narcissists Are Among You with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may not realize how many narcissists are hiding in plain sight. To learn how to spot one, I invited Dr. Ramani Durvasula on the show. Dr. Ramani i...

238. Optimize Your Cash Flow and Profit with Adam Lean

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To an entrepreneur, running a business is all about turning their passion into profit. However, it's easy to forget how running a business is composed...

237. Self-Mastery, Unlocked with Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. has taken the lessons of his father, Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of "The Four Agreements", and discovered his own personal freedo...

236. Hack Your Emotions Using Wearable Tech with Scott Donnell

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The inspiration for me starting this podcast was really my fascination with biohacking and personal optimization - merging the world of science with t...

235. Optimize Your Memory with Ron White

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure everyone has probably had the frustrating experience of not being able to remember important things--whether they're facts, names, or just in...

234. Optimize Your Listening and Speaking with Julian Treasure

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world where technology, obsession with devices causes us to have shorter and shorter attention spans. And though in school, we teach our ...

233. On the Path of Self-Discovery with Jeff Goins

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm committed to revealing light in the world in everything I do, including this podcast. I believe revealing light is in large part the reason why I'...

232. Optimize your Meditation with Ariel Garten

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've always considered myself a pragmatic thinker. Breaking down how things work is fun and it makes sense. But on my journey of personal growth, I've...

231. Release Trauma through TRE with David Berceli

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It has become commonplace to talk about being "triggered." While becoming part of the lexicon, this concept is more than just a buzzword. Acknowledgin...

230. Detoxify Your Brain with Dr. David Perlmutter

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Something I learned in my Kabbalah class is when you focus on darkness, you attract more darkness. When you focus on the light, you get more light. Ou...

229. Become Infinite with Sasha Daygame

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A decade ago, I was a train wreck. I was recently divorced. I was socially awkward. I didn't know how to talk to women. In fact, I was terrified to do...

228. Bring Your A-Game with Elliot Roe

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

227. The Equation for High Performance with Brian Kight

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it? 2020 is nearly upon us. It's crazy how time flies! If you take this season to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for what's co...

226. Your Superfood Cheat Sheet with David "Avocado" Wolfe

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Living in the information age comes with a price. That price is overwhelm. We are drowning in data, and we desperately want to know who and what we ca...

225. Intensify Your High-Intensity Training with Ratna Singh and Ulrich Dempfle

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness is gaining popularity with the masses thanks in part to the millions of motivational Instagram videos out there, yet there still are pl...

224. The Hazards of Everyday Products with Dr. Anthony Jay

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many diseases today are caused by hormonal imbalances and the common denominator, the chemicals found in our food and personal care products. These na...

223. Maximize Your Profitability with Mike Michalowicz

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs tend to showcase their successes and hide their screwups. Yet the mistakes, and what the entrepreneur learned from them, are arguably wh...

222. Biohacking Your Brain, Heart, and Overall Health with Dr. Joe DiDuro

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the organs in the human body, the brain is arguably the most important, yet we still don't understand exactly how it works. When it comes to di...

221. Breaking Free from Unhealthy Patterns with Robyn Firtel

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are all imperfect humans, so we can't expect to have had perfect parents or caregivers. Most parents do the best they can. It's just an unfortunate...

220. Achieve High-Quality Sleep with James Swanwick

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is essential if you want to maintain stamina, achieve peak performance during your workday, and not get sick like I am right now. Unfortunately,...

219. The Era of Information Overload with David Shenk

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Way back in the 90s, in the early days of my first startup, Netconcepts, I read a book that changed how I viewed the information technology revolution...

218. You're Too Easily Distracted and It's Ruining Your Life with Nir Eyal

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Put down that phone! How many times a day do you find yourself scrolling Instagram or Facebook? If you are hopelessly addicted, don't feel too bad. Th...

217. Beating Cancer with Michelle Patterson

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's an Indian proverb that goes something like, "A healthy person has many wishes, but the sick person has only one." Statistically speaking, we i...

216. Unlocking Your Highest Potential with Steve Glaveski

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you born an entrepreneur? Or is it something that can be learned? If you take Steve Glaveski's success as an indicator then it's definitely the la...

215. Mastering Your Time, Attention, and Productivity with David Allen

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all love that satisfying feeling of getting things done. Unfortunately, clearing off your to-do list often seems like an epic task without any end....

214. The Antidote to Burnout with Alex Pang

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to succeed, you need to work hard right? Hustle. It's all about cramming in as much as you can in each day, working long hours, and even p...

213. The Web of the Future Is Already Here with Gabriel Rene

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're entering a new phase of the World Wide Web and most of us aren't even aware of it, or at least not aware of the full extent of it. It's referred...

212. Wisdom from Another Realm with Paul Selig

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What exists beyond our physical reality? Is it possible to connect with other realms of existence and the beings that inhabit them, including loved on...

211. Disruption: Your Key to Success with Jay Samit

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people in business can talk a good game about disruption, but how many can say they actually personify it? If there's one person who can lay ...

210. Easy-to-Form Habits That Will Transform Your Life with BJ Fogg

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What makes us behave the way we do? Why do our brains keep defaulting back to the same old bad habits? And why is it so hard to scrap those bad habits...

209. The Biohacker's Guide to Optimized Sleep with Claus Pummer

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You might have a business coach, you might have a life coach. But do you have a sleep coach? You might say, "Why would I need a sleep coach?" Well, he...

208. Achieve Healing and Balance through the Practice of Jin Shin with Alexis Brink

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure you've heard of acupuncture. You may have even heard of Reiki. But have you heard of Jin Shin? I hadn't. Jin Shin is an ancient Japanese heal...

207. How to Have a High-Performing Assistant with Tim Francis

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you run a business, you know it's tough to get out of the weeds and find time to work on the stuff that really matters, especially if you're a solo...

206. The Cribsheet to Health with Jay Foster

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like me, you have a cupboard full of vitamins and supplements. But what's your overall health maintenance strategy? Buying supplements on a ...

205. The Future of Work and Money with Don Tapscott

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few decades, technology has radically reshaped the way we do business. Compare life today to that of someone living in the early 90s. It...

204. Read People Like a Book with Vanessa Van Edwards

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What makes someone captivating? Is it an innate quality they're born with or is charisma something you can learn? That was the question that fascinate...

203. Your Hidden Network with David Burkus

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible that the conventional wisdom about networking is wrong? There's a lot of advice out there on the best ways to network, but how much of ...

202. Light Is Life with Dr. Jacob Liberman

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you think about the light you're absorbing every day? Probably not as much as the food you eat or the liquids you consume, I bet. In the ...

201. Transcend Aging with Dr. Terry Grossman

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that as we get older, our risk for certain diseases increases, our bodies wear out, and our mental faculties often fade. Aging is somethin...

200. The 200th Episode! Life Hacks, Reflections, and Highlights with Stephan Spencer

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've been podcasting for four years and it feels like just yesterday that the first episode was published. As we wrap up Get Yourself Optimized's 200t...

199. Turn the Clock Back on Aging Using Stem Cells with Dr. Amy Killen

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stem cells are quietly bringing about a revolution in health and longevity, and doctors are now looking at stem cells as a viable treatment for a numb...

198. Optimize Your Brain through NeuroMovement with Anat Baniel

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The human brain is an endless source of mystery and wonder. It's the most powerful computer we know of, at least for now, and it's a tool that has all...

197. Freedom through a Systems Mindset with Josh Fonger

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you run your business or does your business run you? As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get buried in the details and lose sight of longer-term...

196. Rewrite Your Genetic Destiny with Dr. Ben Lynch

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a common misconception that the genetics we inherit from our parents determine our fate with regards to diseases and our overall health. The trut...

195. Achieve Big Productivity Gains from the 1% Rule with Tommy Baker

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a regular audience to the show, you know that I'm a major productivity nerd. My guest for this episode is someone who intrigues me because h...

194. Healed by Ayahuasca with Dennis Notten

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes here in the West, we can get so caught up in new ideas, we overlook traditional practices that have been around for centuries. My guest for ...

193. Thinking and Growing Rich with John Shin

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the more powerful books I've ever read is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. It was first published over 80 years ago. Since then, it's so...

192. EMFs: Ignorance Is NOT Bliss with Jason Bawden-Smith

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On an average workday, how long do you spend sitting in front of a computer? Does your office have artificial lights? Do you microwave a meal for dinn...

191. Outsourcing Your Workforce with Nathan Hirsch

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of hiring a remote workforce is highly appealing, especially if you're a solo entrepreneur or a small business owner. What's not to like? You...

190. The Millionaire's Secrets To Success with Jaime Masters

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The best way to become a millionaire is to think like a millionaire, but you won't learn that thing at school. Where do you learn it? Interviewing mil...

189. Becoming A Hands Off CEO with Mandi Ellefson

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us start a business to escape the 9 to 5 grind and take control of our lives, but too often the business ends up controlling us. We find ourse...

188. Becoming Your Own Bank with Dr. Tom McFie

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us spend our whole lives working. We don't think too much about what will happen to us or our families when we stop. One in three Americans ha...

187. Cracking The Code On Aging with Dr. Aubrey de Grey

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Getting old is one of those certainties like death and taxes that most people just accept. A few tried to fight it with plastic surgery or biohacking ...

186. The Power Trifecta for Getting Organized with Charles Byrd

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you run a business or household for that matter, it's easy for things to descend into chaos. That's always been true but with all the distraction...

185. Negotiate Like a Boss with Chris Voss

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine you're on the phone with a kidnapper. Your goal is to get them to release their hostage as soon as possible. It's a life or death situation. I...

184. The Secret Weapon of the Highly Productive with Tiago Forte

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains can hold only so much information. If you're an ambitious person like me, you probably have so many projects and ideas on the go that some ...

183. Playing The Tax Game with Diane Kennedy

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, tax time is upon us again. Before you take a visit to your accountant though, you're going to want to listen to this episode number 183...

182. Creating A Lasting Legacy with Dr. Sean Stephenson

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It takes work to be your best self and reach your full potential in life. It's tempting to make excuses when things get tough. Sometimes you might eve...

181. How To Future-Proof Your Career with Carter Cast

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person now holds ten different jobs before the age of 40. With the rise of AI and rapid techn...

180. How to Go from Victim to Invincible with Brian Martin

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an important episode and it probably affects people you care deeply about, including yourself. After all, we've all been through some ...

179. Leverage Your Time and Your Team with Rob Rawson

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you run a business, you've probably considered switching to a remote workforce, and why not? There are plenty of proven benefits for both you and y...

178. Supercharging Your Brain's Performance with Dr. Andrew Hill

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You already know that your body needs regular exercise to stay fit and healthy. What about your brain? Poor diet and lifestyle choices can make your m...

177. Your Brain, Unleashed! With Wynford Dore

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tragically, we seem to be facing an epidemic and brain diseases from autism, Alzheimer's, dyslexia, and attention deficit disorder. This didn't use to...

176. Productivity Versus Distraction with Chris Bailey

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Productivity is something a lot of people dabble in. Maybe you have bought a book on the topic or tried the Pomodoro Technique or even downloaded an a...

175. Secrets to Supercharging Your Health with Dr. Chris Zaino

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you have a secret identity? Maybe we all have a superman or woman inside us waiting for the right moment to leap out and save the day...

174. Increasing Your Business' Value with John Warrillow

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you own a business or are thinking of starting one, then you're going to want to hear what my guest in this episode has to say. John Warrillow is t...

173. The Path to Mastery with Bettie Spruill

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to let others define what success, happiness, and value look like for us. When we try to live our lives using a framework that doesn't reson...

171. Wellness Doc to Hollywood's Biggest Stars, Dr. Matea

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is one of the best-kept secrets in Hollywood, someone many famous athletes, celebrities and executives would rather you didn...

170. Steal These Leadership Strategies with Scott Eck

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be a better leader? Then it's time you join the theater. My guest for this episode number 170 is Scott Eck, Founder and CEO of Leadersh...

169. The Story of Your Blood with Mary Beth Kauffman Mittleman

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The food we eat has a profound impact on our bodies at the cellular level. In the long term, it can even lead to a serious illness and disease. Some o...

167. Painful Lessons Growing an 8 Figure Business with Rand Fishkin

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine the euphoria of learning that an investor is willing to bet $20 million on your company. Then imagine the stress that sets in after you realiz...

166. Supercharge Your Memory and Learning with Jonathan Levi

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you say you have a great memory or just a so-so memory? Would you like to improve it? Everybody could improve their memory and there are some pr...

165. Breaking The Mentality Of Scarcity with Sharon Lechter

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two books have had a profound impact on my life: Rich Dad Poor Dad and Outwitting the Devil. There are more than that, but these two are particularl...

164. Rapid Transformational Therapy with Marisa Peer

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy is about understanding yourself and changing behaviors, but Marisa Peer, world-renowned speaker, Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer, and b...

163. Elevate Your Market and Your Marketing with the Legendary Jay Abraham

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was back in the mid '90s where I had first heard of the marketing legend, Jay Abraham. I never would have imagined for my life that I would eventua...

162. Evolve Your Style with Fashion Expert Lauren Friedman

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's been awhile since we came out with an episode on style or fashion. It was episode eight a long time ago, that was with Luke Storey. It was an am...

161. Identify Your Genius And Leverage It with Mike Zeller

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode number 161, you're going to learn how to identify your genius and leverage it. You'll also learn how to find or even create a peer gro...

160. Elevate Your Energy And Expand Your Consciousness with Dr. John Amaral

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Life is all about energy. Life is energy after all. Without energy, you die. The key to vitality is having access to energy. In other words, energy ut...

159. Quantified Self: What Gets Measured Gets Managed with Lisa Betts-LaCroix

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following the show for a while, you'll probably know I'm an avid biohacker. I love biohacking. We've had a lot of episodes on biohackin...

158. Emotional Range, Awakenings, And Brain Training with Dominick Quartuccio

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You are about to get some coaching and mentorship on raising performance, short-circuiting burnouts and eliminating drift. Drift you ask, "What the he...

157. Reprogram Your Mind with Marty Weintraub

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Weintraub is commonly known as a successful entrepreneur and speaker. Yet, not everyone understands the magnitude of his experiences of overcomi...

156. Going Global, Cashing Out, and Starting Anew with Elisa Camahort Page

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anytime I can sit down and learn from someone who has built up a business from nothing and then sold it for a number well into the eight figures, I sn...

155. Shift Your Destiny with Kute Blackson

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your life's purpose? Truly, I feel like I'm still discovering it. This podcast is part of it. The two self-help books I'm working on are a...

154. Metaphysical Encounters and Other Mysteries with Monica Ortiz

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to be tackling the fear of death, healing childhood wounds, communicating with the dead, spirit guides, channeling and all sorts of woo-wo...

153. From Homeless to Philanthropist with Jabez LeBret

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jabez Lebret turned his life around by getting his GED and studying finance. He became a financial analyst, an international public speaker, an author...

152. Detox at the Cellular Level with Dr. Daniel Pompa

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease, a thyroid condition, digestive issues, or an unexplained illness? Dr. Dan Pompa joins me in this conversatio...

151. Finding God in Quantum Physics with Amit Goswami

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amit Goswami is a theoretical quantum physicist and a retired full professor from the University of Oregon's Department of Physics. He pioneered t...

150. Unlock Mysteries with Lucid Dreaming with Charlie Morley

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest, Charlie Morley, is the bestselling author of three books, including Dreaming Through Darkness. Charlie is a sought-after teacher on lucid d...

149. Better Living through Energy with Donny Epstein

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Donny Epstein is the creator of Network Spinal Analysis, an energy healing modality that has helped so many people including me, my wife, and Tony Rob...

148. Accomplish a Year of Results in 90 Days with Todd Herman

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Herman's award-winning high-performance achievement system is used by athletes, entrepreneurs, and companies around the world. In a world obsesse...