LifeBlood

2474: Optimize Your Fertility with Rachel Swanson

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to position yourself (and your body) for success when you’re trying to conceive, the role diet plays in this process,...

2473: A Forever Philosophy with Shawn Nelson

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the problem of fast fashion and why so many companies are producing cheap crap, what it takes to build high-quality, sustai...

2472: The Right Kind of Busy with Philip Atkinson

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding the right kind of busy, what companies can learn from bees, how to live by purpose and not pressure, how to get bet...

2471: 1000 Problems To 1

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If a doctor gave you six months to live, what would instantly stop mattering? And what would instantly matter more? George G talks about going throug...

2480: The Predator Problem

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard those stories about people trying to get rid of a pest by introducing a new species that is supposed to kill the pest? And how it never...

2479: Stop Managing Start Coaching with Greg Giuliano

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to stop managing and start coaching, why companies and leadership miss this opportunity, how to start acting like a reg...

2478: Variable Resistance Training with Dr. John Jaquish

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about variable resistance training, what it is and why it’s ground-breaking, how to train like an NFL athlete and not get injur...

2477: The Skill of Caring with Bob Chapman

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the skill of caring, why so many people feel disenfranchised and taken advantage of, the business case for focusing on more...

2476: American Privilege

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been accused of having privilege, or told that your privilege is showing? Have you given that idea any thought? What about the reality o...

2475: Your Success Mantra

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a well-trained brain? How often do you get lost in your thoughts and lose track of time? How do you feel about shiny objects? The right ma...

2474: The Illusion of Safety

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There sure is a lot of talk about safety. And like most things, there’s value in there somewhere, but there’s other stuff in there too.  George ...

2473: Productize Your Gift with Dr. Alex Mehr

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about productizing your gift, how AI has removed so many barriers from entrepreneurship and made ideas the most valuable thing on...

2472: The Search for Aliveness with David Gerber with David Gerber

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the search for aliveness, what it means and why it’s hard to find, discovering rock bottom without having to actually go ...

2472: Moral Reflex: Our Desire for Justice

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We want justice. In fact, it’s hardwired into us. When we see bad actors doing bad things, every ounce of us wants them to get what’s coming to th...

2471: The Reality of Uncertainty

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings crave certainty. But what, if anything, is truly certain? Most everything in our lives is uncertain, which helps to explain our occasiona...

2469: Gratitude Fatigue

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah yeah yeah, we all know we’re supposed to be grateful for what we have, and practice gratitude. But it feels a little bit forced at this point. ...

2468: Genuine Employee Appreciation with Dr. Paul White

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about genuine employee appreciation, mapping Love Languages onto the corporate world and employees, the power of making others fe...

2467: The Purpose of Your Business with John Nieuwenburg

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about knowing the purpose of your business, the reality that being a good practitioner doesn’t always translate to being a good...

2466: Who Do You Think You Are?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And just who do you think you are? Do you know? How much time do you spend thinking and figuring yourself out?  George G talks about the practical a...

2465: Beating the Market: Body Mass

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The average American male weighs in just below 200 lbs, and almost 2/3rds of us are overweight. What would it take to flip the script and to get back ...

2464: Overcoming Addiction with Frank Scarso

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming addiction, hitting rock bottom and making your comeback, developing a strong sense of self, dealing with shame, ...

2463: Navigating Emotional Arguments with Dr. Rachel Glik

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about navigating emotional arguments, honoring the logical and emotional parts of yourself and your loved ones, how to develop th...

2462: Tracking Body Composition with Jason Moore

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the importance and value of tracking body composition, how it’s possible to turn your existing smart phone into a tool fo...

2461: The Necessity of Personal Responsibility

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During winter, the Wood Frog freezes completely through, waiting for conditions to be right so it can emerge from its hibernation. There are people do...

2460: Understanding Ayurveda with Dr. Shivani Gupta

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about understanding Ayurveda, what it is and who it benefits, how and why to treat your life like a ritual, avoiding inflammation...

2459: Avoiding Self-Sabotage with Lynn Smith

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about avoiding self-sabotage, the massive cost of bad corporate communication, the reality that everyone deals with fear and doub...

2458: Conscientious Parenting with Sara Hartley

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about conscientious parenting, helping kids feel seen and not alone, parenting neurodivergent kids, a framework to help parents s...

2457: The New Religion of The State: Mamdani's Vision

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Upon winning the New York’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani said "We will prove that there is no problem to large for government to solve and no co...

2456: A Masterpiece Day

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bookending your day can help you to feel, and be, more in control of your life. When you decide how a great day looks, you can start to create habits ...

2455: Bad Gravity

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gravity is doing the really important job of creating order. Without it, there’d be chaos. But what about the negative forces constantly pulling at ...

2454: Shaping the Future with Jeff Burningham

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about shaping the future, how society is going to manage its collision with AI, the art of letting things come to you versus forc...

2453: The Worst Kind of Politician

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The worst kind of politician is only interested in power and control, with no regard or ability to govern. They’re the people who focus on unmeasura...

2452: Your Oral Health with Dr. Sanda Moldovan

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about oral health, the dangers of the wrong kinds of oral bacteria, a protocol of having a healthy mouth, why an unhealthy mouth ...

2451: What God Wants for You

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered what God wants for you? Does he want you to be happy? To be healthy? To be successful? Or maybe it doesn’t have anything to...

2450: The Tyranny of Time

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Be present. Keep an eye on the future. You’ve gotta learn from your past. Turns out, it’s all correct. We’ve got to give time it’s due; all th...

2449: My Fellow Americans

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think it will take for Americans to find common ground, and to start moving closer together? Or maybe it’s too late?  George G talks a...

2448: Focus on Your Strengths with Shirin Behzadi

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the importance of focusing on your strengths over your weaknesses, how to cultivate a beneficial perspective, determining h...

2447: How to Feel Safe with Jessica Baum

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to feel safe, why so many of us have a hard time with relationships and how to get to the root cause, recognizing and h...

2446: Developing Resilience with Andi Fetzner

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about developing resilience, why we’re a lot more similar to one another then we are different and how to lean into that, why i...

2445: What I've Learned: 47 Years

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another trip around the sun, lots of new information taken in, some things actually learned.   George G talks about what he’s learned over the pas...

2444: The Ask

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard the saying, “What got you here, won’t get you where you want to go,” and that’s applicable to almost every aspect of life. If y...

2443: Individuality Over Identity with Merry-Carole Powers

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about why it’s wise to favor individuality over identity, how and why labels have been deployed in service of influence, the bu...

2442: Being Referable with Stacey Brown Randall

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about being referable, why so many professionals try and fail to get referrals, creating a client experience that’s of value an...

2441: The Geopolitical Opportunity with Srividya Jandhyala

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the geopolitical opportunity of collaboration between companies in different countries, what we stand to gain, the pitfalls...

2440: Win the Day

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and that you need to make the most of each day. But are you doing it?  G...

2439: The Invitation

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world quick to criticize and slow to encourage, we're missing the point.  Certainly not all, but many of the “old ways” still work: tell th...

2438: Life is an Inside Job with Lynda Samphire

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how personal development is an inside job, why it’s wise to stop looking for answers anywhere else, how to start remember...

2437: The Power of Small Changes with Andrea Rogers

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the power of small changes, how and why to get back in touch with your body, the importance of taking control of your morni...

2436: AI and Habits with Dr. Jon Finn

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the habit of AI, how to decide which new forms of this technology to adopt, how to not only learn how it work, but also how...

2435: The Call

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there more for you? Or is what you have all you’ll ever get?  We’ve been seduced by comfort and trivialities, reduced to vapid existences. And...

2434: When What You're Doing No Longer Makes Sense

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when that thing (or those things) you’ve been doing (or thoughts you’ve been thinking) no longer make sense? When you change, or yo...

2433: Restoring your Libido with Dr. Diane Mueller

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about restoring your libido, the root causes of a poor sex life, how to honor our priorities, and how to get your sex life back, ...

2432: Stock Investing with David Gardner

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about stock investing, the case for buying individual stocks versus an index, how to become a smarter, happier, and richer invest...

2431: Giving Others a Voice with Jeremie Kubicek

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about giving others a voice, why so many organizations struggle to onboard and develop their people, the main reasons people quie...

2430: Death Ground

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had your back against the wall, and had to fight your way out? Have you ever been in a life or death situation? Hopefully not, but situa...

2429: The Go Gene

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have the “go” gene? Are you a self-starter, or do you need a nudge to get going. When your alarm goes off, how do you respond? George G ta...

2428: What is Success with Rand Selig

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about knowing what success means to you, how to show up as your authentic self, the power of choice and how to lean into it, why ...

2427: Overcoming Lyme Disease with Mary Lyn Hammer

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming Lyme disease, why it’s so hard to diagnose and harder still to treat, the role biofilm plays and what to do ab...

2426: Living by Priority with Bill Goodwin

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about living by priority, how to increase your desired impact, the power of your calendar, and the 7 principles for leading a goo...

2425: Honesty + Kindness = Modern Decorum

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the span of 100 years, we’ve come a long way in how we interact with our fellow Americans. It’s interesting to track how decorum has shifted, t...

2424: Radical Self-Awareness with Dain Dunston

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about radical self-awareness, what it takes to lead others and have a profound impact, why real leadership is a love story, and h...

2423: Realizing Your Potential with Lee Povey

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about realizing your potential, how to simply life in the face of complexity and chaos, the reality of feelings and how they’re...

2422: The Power of NLP with Josh Davis and Greg Prosmushkin

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the power of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), what it is, why it’s helpful, and how to learn it, the fastest way to ma...

2421: An Open Letter to the American Citizen

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a time to be alive. It’s the best of times, and the worst of times.  We’re the richest and poorest, fattest and skinniest, freest and most o...

2420: The Skill of Resilience with Shirin Behzadi

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the skill of resilience, the unstoppable power of self-reliance, the challenges and opportunities of embracing change; even...

2419: Being a Force for Good with Sara Blackmer

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about becoming a force for good, how to have an impact in any endeavor or arena, how to lead the team you have, the importance of...

2418: Post-Traumatic Growth with Krista St. Germain

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about post-traumatic growth, why grief and grieving is a highly personal process, the power of choice and perspective, why happin...

2417: Don't Let Your Non-Doing be Your Undoing

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will your non-doing be your undoing? Meaning, will you allow your life to slip away? Will you squander your potential? Do you procrastinate? Are you i...

2416: Good Food with Stephanie White

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about making and eating good food, the problem of food insecurity, what keeps people from making good choices, the challenges of ...

2415: E pluribus unum: Reflections on Charlie Kirk and Our Way Forward

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we make sense of the killing of Charlie Kirk?  How do we move forward?  George G explores the wisdom of when it makes sense to let go or hol...

2414: You Have to A-S-K to G-E-T

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want something, you’ve gotta ask for it. Plain and simple.   George G digs into what’s actually happening to our bodies when we identify ...

2413: Better Conversations with Chuck Wisner

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about having better conversations, when and how we learn our interpersonal communications skills, the four key questions to think...

2412: Sunday Service: Practical Wisdom

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you speak your mind, or hold your tongue? When you hold your tongue, is it for fear of reprisal, or a desire to not ruffle feathers? What would it ...

2411: A Farcical Charade: Our Unmet Desire for Sincerity

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not easy to put your finger on the problem, until you figure it out, and then it becomes obvious. We’re exhausted by the constant stream of B...

2410: Your Outdoor Sanctuary with Steve Griggs

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about creating beautiful spaces, why backyards and outdoor spaces used to be an afterthought, how to design the backyard of your ...

2409: Living with Schizoid Personality Disorder with Blair Sorrel

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about living with Schizoid Personality Disorder, what it is and how it manifests, what led to the condition and how it can be man...

2408: Becoming an Artist with Kevin Murphy

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about becoming an artist, the role talent plays in the creative endeavor, what a high-quality art education looks like and where ...

2407: Keep it Moving?

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are times to keep it moving, and there are times to dig your heals in and take a stand. The trick is learning to pick your spots, and wisdom is ...

2406: Valuing Value

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does value mean to you? What do you believe to be of value? Are you of value?  While the meaning of the word has stayed relatively the same, ho...

2405: Leading with Respect with Marcy Syms

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about leading with respect, what that means and how to do it and why, what happens when respect isn’t present, the cost of a po...

2404: Streamline Any Project with Nelson Repenning and Don Kieffer

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to streamline any project, how complicated organizations can implement meaningful change, the necessity of hands-on wor...

2403: Knowing Your Soul with Kelly Edmonds

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about knowing your soul, what that means, how to do it, and the benefits you’ll receive, coming to the recognition that there’...

2402: You're Not Qualified to Do That

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is anyone qualified to do anything? Or, is everyone qualified to do everything? Who should/shouldn’t be talking about certain topics? Who should/sho...

2401: The Next Time You See Something, Will You Do Something?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you stand up for what you believe in? Or do you go along to get along? What do you think about the pandemic? Did Daniel Penny do the right thing, ...

2400: Vocal Transformation with Maryn Azoff

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about vocal transformation, what it is and its benefits, how every society across time has done vocal work, the danger of mind ov...

2399: Ready to Learn with Kohila Sivas

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about becoming ready to learn, how and why our education system has failed so many kids and what can be done about it, how to sol...

2398: How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Civilization

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Times sure have changed. Do you think life’s better today than when you were a kid? If a high-trust society is desirable, what will it take to rebui...

2397: 5 Things: Things that Aren't What They Say They Are

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you something you already know: Simply calling yourself something does not make it so, and we’ve tolerated a lot of bs for far too long....

2396: How to Get to Know Yourself with Abby Rosmarin

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get to know yourself, why it’s more involved and less obvious then we think, how so many of our problems stem from...

2395: Healthy Masculinity with John Krotec

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about healthy vs toxic masculinity, why so many of us self-sabotage, the value of human intuition and how to get back in touch wi...

2394: Real and Practical Allyship with Julie Kratz

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about real and practical allyship, what the DEI movement got wrong, the wisdom in focusing on progress over perfection, the dange...

2393: Sparing Children from Divorce with Pamela Henry

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about sparing children from divorce, the percentage of divorced couples with regret, the collective amnesia of the importance of ...

2392: We're Getting Dumber with Cezary Pietrasik

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the unfortunate reality that we’re getting dumber as a species, how love of humanity could be causing the problems, how a...

2391: Sell Your Art with Tim Packer

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about what it takes to sell your art, why turning art into a sustainable career is closer than you might think and how to start m...

2390: Do Your Best with What You Know

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we be tearing down statues and renaming teams and buildings? Could it be more prudent to give our forefathers and foremothers a little grace? W...

2389: Gut Health for Kids with Madeline Lauf

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about improving gut health for kids, why so many kids and adults are unhealthy, how to ensure kids are getting the proper nutriti...

2388: You are Not the Problem with Joe Smarro

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the reality that you are not the problem, how to get the help you need and deserve, how to work with and through mental ill...

2387: Common Wisdom with Dr. Laura Gabayan

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about why common wisdom isn’t so common, the challenges of too much information and not enough wisdom, the value of doing and g...

2386: What's My Motivation? What's Driving Your Behavior and Decision Making?

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you know what's driving and motivating you? If the goal is to better understand ourselves, it makes sense that you'd know which of the 9 t...

2385: Black Capitalists with Dr. Rachel Laryea

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about what it means to be a black capitalist, understanding economic identities, having a deep appreciation for the sacrifices of...