Get Yourself Optimized®
Episodes
265. Geometric Growth in Tough Times with Jay Abraham
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Abraham is one of the people I look up to in the industry. Having counseled some of the world's most successful people such as Tony Robbins, Daymo...
264. An Aligned Body Is a Healthy Body with Aaron Alexander
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic body pain is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Sometimes it's so easy for us to take our able bodies for granted. We never really t...
263. A Life Worth Living with Aaron Walker
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Running a successful business is very impressive. It definitely is enough to give you bragging rights. However, what's more important than the wealth ...
262. Realize Your Creative Potential with Cameron Brown
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The only permanent thing in this world is change. However, changing oneself for the better doesn't happen in a snap. Life is filled with defining mome...
261. A Crash Course in Functional Medicine with Sachin Patel
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Get Yourself Optimized Guest, Sachin Patel's philosophy is, "The doctor of the future is the patient." It's such a powerful statement knowing ...
260. Answers from Beyond with Mark Nelson
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been tuning in to Get Yourself Optimized for quite a while now, you'll be familiar with some of the more woo-woo topics I like to talk about...
259. Build a Stronger Marriage with Dr. Harriet Lerner
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anger is an emotion we've all felt and dealt with. It's human nature to feel upset if something doesn't sit well with us. This is a normal occurrence ...
258. How to Communicate with Impact with Pat Quinn
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking is a huge revenue-generating activity. For me, it drove eight figures over the last 23 years. The one caveat is that for it to be effe...
257. How to Get Unstuck with David Henzel
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, David Henzel, is an inspiring serial entrepreneur. He started a number of successful companies, including MaxCDN...
256. Excel at Tough Conversations with David Wood
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, David Wood, has built one of the world's largest coaching businesses, coaching high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, teams, and e...
255. A Remarkable Business and Life with Seth Godin
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever you're stuck in your vision, it pays to consume other people's inspiring and motivational content. One of the best blogs I can recommend is s...
254. The Great Game of Business with Steve Baker
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a fast-paced modern world but many businesses are still relying on old management styles. These old styles have higher-ups as the only ones...
253. How to Be Productive in These Strange Times with Mike Vardy
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The day I recorded this episode with Mike Vardy was World Productivity Day. As a productivity enthusiast myself, I can't help but invite the founder o...
252. The Blueprint to Sustainable Growth with David Finkel
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes running a business can take over your life, especially if you built it from the ground up. It doesn't have to be that way. Many of us become...
251. Revealing Your Unconscious Motivators and Triggers with Debra Levine
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Personality assessments such as Kolbe, Myers Briggs, DISC, and StrengthsFinder have been proven beneficial for companies and individuals seeking to im...
250. Unlock Vitality through Craniosacral Fascial Therapy with Dr. Barry Gillespie
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The things that trigger pain and trauma in our bodies are sometimes quite clear. Other times they are vague and frustrating because they can go as far...
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...