LifeBlood

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...

2384: Start Loving Yourself with Sandra Silverman

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to start loving yourself, how to think about and manage our insecurities, the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery and oth...

2383: Personal Language Models with Suman Kanuganti

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about personal language models, how they’re similar and different from large language models, the benefits of having a personal...

2382: You're Probably Going to Be OK: But Why Not Be Great?

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are no guarantees in life, but there are probablies. We human beings are pattern and certainty-seeking creatures, and we struggle with loss and ...

2381: First Principles of Spirituality with Lauryn Axelrod

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the first principles of spirituality, the power of attention and acceptance, the root cause of suffering and discomfort, th...

2380: Love What You Do with Bree Groff

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to love what you do, the sad reality of hating your job, why and how you don’t have to experience dread on Sunday eve...

2379: The Benefits of Psychoanalysis with Joan Peters

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the benefits of psychoanalysis, what it is, how it works, and who benefits, why you don’t need to have suffered major tra...

2378: I Just Want to Be Happy(er than other people)

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you happy? Do you want to be happy? If you want to and you’re not, why aren’t you? Could it be that you’re not really looking for happiness?...

2377: The Coke Bottle Principle

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has technology been a net positive, or net negative in your life? Don’t answer too quickly. Really think about whether the internet and social media...

2376: Befriending Your Body with Inna Segal

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the importance of becoming friends with your body, what that means and how to do it, how and why so many of us have become ...

2375: Detach to Find Happiness with Bob Rosen

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to detach to find happiness and fulfillment, the 10 biggest negative attachments we fall victim to, finding what’s tr...

2374: How to Deal with Uncertainty with Scott Stirrett

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to deal with uncertainty, the realities of uncertainty and mental health, determining your next best move, and how cour...

2373: Reverse Habits

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah, yeah, yeah. We all know the power and importance of habits. But what about addition by subtraction? What about reverse habits? George G breaks ...

2372: Pride and Patriotism

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you proud to be an American? Do you identify as a patriot? Are your values aligned with the Country’s? Do you vote based on your top priorities,...

2371: Love and Kindness with Chrystal Rae

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about love and kindness, why and how you don’t need to be at the end of your life to start acting more lovingly, whether or not...

2370: Follow the Leader with Bobby Mesmer

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how everything wants to follow the leader, but only when the leader is the real deal, how to continue making time for your ...

2369: The Paradox of Identity

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We want to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves, while still retaining our autonomy and personal identity. Top performers belong ...

2368: Increasing Mobility and Enjoyment with Lara Heimann

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about increasing mobility and enjoyment, the importance of learning more about how our bodies work and how to better care for the...

2365: Public Affairs with Elie Jacobs

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about public affairs, how companies work to craft a narrative in order to influence opinions and behavior, the political genius o...

2364: Sell Your Gold with Brandon Aversano

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to sell your gold, the problems in the marketplace of transparency and predatory practices, how to get a fair price for...

2363: The Cost of Consumption

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a cost to your consumption beyond the price of the item?  What if your perceived minimal spending could be costing your hundreds of thousand...

2362: Penis Enlargement with Dr. Joel Pash

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about penis enlargements, what they are, how it works, and who is the best candidate for the procedure, the differences between i...

2361: Sustainable Pain Relief with Stacey Roberts

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about sustainable pain relief, how to start feeling better without taking a pill or having surgery, what happens to our bodies wh...

2360: Keep Moving Forward with David Steele

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how each of us must keep moving forward in life, but how to make mindful and intentional decisions, when and where to take ...

2359: Keys to a High-Trust Society

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the not too distant past, we enjoyed a high-trust society. You remember; “Ask not what your country can do for you…” What would it take to ge...

2358: Event Security with Dan Donovan

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about event security, the key variables to pay attention to, how to empower people to make key and timely decisions, how to contr...

2357: Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about radical listening, what it is, how to do it, and why it matters, how to set the right intention for an interaction, all the...

2356: Community Engagement with John Worthington

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about increasing and sustaining community engagement online, starting a competitor to Yelp and why it’s working, what people ar...

2355: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse, or would you be one of the first to be eaten? How did you deal with our most recent social contagions- the pand...

2354: Improving Medical Supply Chain with Dr. Jimmy Chung

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about improving medical supply chain, the harsh realities of the number of lives lost every year to medical error, how much waste...

2353: Family Estrangement with Dr. Rachel Glik

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming family estrangement, how it happens, how common it is, how to care for your inner-child, where talk therapy goes...

2352: A Return to Civility with Michael Benedict

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about a return to civility, why society has become so coarse and aggressive, what it will take to bring down the temperature and ...

2351: 5 Things: Trite BS Edition

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you something you already know: Nobody likes when you say trite, bs, throwaway sayings like Living the dream and If I were any better I’...

2350: How's Your Vision?

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we get older, our eyesight may deteriorate, but our vision may improve. It’s important to take a long-term approach to the important aspects of...

2349: AI and Humanity with Bill Rice

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about successfully merging AI and humanity, what the military teaches about team building and conflict resolution, the through li...

2348: The Science of Revenge with Dr. James Kimmel, Jr.

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the science of revenge, what it is and why it’s so attractive, James’ harrowing backstory that led him to this work, ho...

2347: How to Stop Hating Yourself with Dr. Blaise Aguirre

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to stop hating yourself, why so many young people struggle with self-loathing and how it can tragically lead to suicide...

2346: Everything You Know is Wrong

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if everything you thought was true was wrong? What if the opposite of what you believed was true? The sources and flows of information have under...

2345: Finding Purpose with Dr. Jordan Grumet

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding purpose, the key differences between meaning and purpose, what causes burnout and what to do about it, how to start...

2344: AI Proofing Yourself with Steve Cadigan

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about AI proofing yourself and your company, how to compete in the future of work amid constant disruption, why the most importan...

2343: Practical Creativity with Leslie Grandy

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about creativity and its practical applications, why and how it’s a human superpower that can make all the difference when tryi...

2342: Sunday Service: The Power of Music

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music has played a profound role in our lives for as long as we’ve been able to make it. It’s enjoyed by most everyone, discussed by philosophers,...

2341: Preparing Kids for the Future of Work

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No one knows what the future of work will actually be like, only that it will be different. So how do we prepare our kids for an unknown environment? ...

2340: Investing in Oil with Michael Tanner

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about investing in oil and gas, how accessing oil and gas has changed over time, what the opportunities are for investors, the ti...

2339: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Hillary Spiritos

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable, living on your terms versus someone else’s, how to identify and overcome b...

2338: Trust Your Intuition with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to trust your intuition, how to live a truly aligned life, how modern living dulls our intuition, and how to start list...

2337: Dominate Every Day with Joseph Shalaby

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to dominate every day, what it takes to succeed and flourish as an entrepreneur, why you’ve got to pay attention to y...

2336: You're Not Dead Yet with Travis Robinson

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the fact that you’re not dead yet so you should get to work, how to deal with bad news, taking solace in your personal ag...

2335: Sunday Service: Mission and Membership

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re quickly losing faith in our institutions; but is it the fault of the organization, or the individuals within them and their behaviors?  On t...

2334: The Work is What's Working

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you something you already know: The only way to find long-term success is hard work and focus. That being said, we humans are certainly ca...

2333: Everyone Has a Story with Chance McClain

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how everyone has a story to tell, why it’s easier than ever to document one’s life story so it can be shared with your ...

2332: The Root Cause of ADHD with Dr. Robert Melillo

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding the root cause of ADHD, how to better understand neuro behavioral disorders, how and when our brains develop, why m...

2331: AI and Online Security with Corey White

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about AI and online security, how to get started with AI and the consequences of not doing it, how quantum computing is changing ...

2330: Is This All There Is with Kathy Caprino

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about answering the career and life question “is this all there is,” how to deal with losing your job or other career disrupt...

2329: Against All Odds with Dr. Salvatore Forcina

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding success against all odds, utilizing an immigrant mentality and overcoming obstacles, the value of scarcity and pers...

2328: Sunday Service: The Gift of Pain

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Salvation is our birthright, but pain could be the price of admission. Pain and suffering are central to the human experience, and it’s a topic we’...

2327: Owning It

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you something you already know: There’s pain, and there’s responsibility. For every negative interaction we have with others, we exper...

2326: How to Build an Unforgettable Presence with Lorraine K. Lee

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to build an unforgettable presence, the importance of developing your career brand and how to go about it, how to overc...

2325: Authentic Body Positivity with Whitney Otto

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding authentic body positivity, the problem of social media and comparison in relation to negative thinking, how to star...

2324: Sunday Service: Blood on Your Hands

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

God created you in his image. Jesus died for your sins. Is his blood on your hands? If yes, would you wash it off if you could?  On today’s Sunday...

2323: Self-Discipline: The Ultimate Life Hack

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you something you already know: You can’t out-hack self-discipline. We’ve become obsessed with human optimization, short-cuts, magic p...

2322: Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about flexible leadership, what it takes to be an effective leader today, the challenge of putting know-how into practice, and wh...

2321: The Psychology of Leadership with Sébastien Page

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the psychology of leadership, the art and value of making people feel differently, how to embrace stress and anxiety instea...

2320: God's Purpose for You with Troy Gramling

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about finding God’s plan for you, the miracle that you are who you are, finding a healthy and beneficial perspective on your li...

2319: Sunday Service: I Am My Brother's Keeper

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you your brother, or sister's keeper? How would your life, and the world, be if you acted as though you were? What would be different and what cou...

2318: Alcohol Free Lifestyle with James Swanwick

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about living an alcohol free lifestyle, what you’ll gain from doing it and what you’ll lose, how to quit drinking without AA ...

2317: The Brain Body Connection with Dr. David Clarke

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about the brain body connection, how over 50 million Americans are suffering from neurosplastic symptoms without realizing it, ho...

2313: Sunday Service: Why We Remember

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we remember? Why do we celebrate the 4th of July, listen to the same stories in church, mourn the bravest amongst us on Veteran’s Day, and re...

2316: The Necessity of Self-Reliance

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We live in an unprecedented time of information, and it’s breaking our brains. Its unrestricted flow has positives and negatives, and right now many...

2315: The Value of Deadlines

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The right type of deadline can help us overcome procrastination, and unlock the success we’re looking for; regardless of what we’re trying to acco...

2314: How to Be Happy with Paul Ollinger

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to be happy, navigating life’s transitions, the importance of self-expression, being satisfied with incremental chang...

2312: Natural Vitality with Logan Christopher

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about natural vitality, achieving peak performance, how all ancient civilizations used what nature provided to heal themselves, h...

2311: The Problem of Abundance

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can too much of a good thing be a bad thing? How can we find our just right between abundance and scarcity? Is it even worth considering?  George G ...

2310: Parental Rights at Work with Glen Wood

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about parental rights at work, why having rights codified by law doesn’t guarantee they’re followed, the business case for ma...

2309: Loving Yourself with Isabel Chiara

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LifeBlood: We talked about how to start loving yourself, why so many of us don’t do it and instead turn to eating and other substances to cope with ...

2308: 5 Things: Questionable Baby Names Edition

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If we believe children are our future, why are we giving them so many dumb names?  Well, in this iteration of 5 things, George G goes in on the most...

2307: How to Overcome Fear and Take Action

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hard Work Dispels Worry: How to Overcome Fear and Take Action. Ever felt stuck, anxious, or afraid to take the first step? Whether you're in sales, b...