The Best Life Podcast

Ep. 120: Catching "Micro-Cheating" Before It Evolves Into More

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With so much of our social interaction happening online these days, the line between an innocent friendship and dangerous flirting has become blurred....

Ep. 119: The Unsexy Art of Patience

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For those that dream of doing something important with our lives, we often have illusions of grandeur about the impact we will have on the world… bu...

Ep. 118: It's Never Too Late to Get Fit with Jamie Eason Middleton

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You might know Jamie Eason Middleton as one of the OG’s of the fitness industry. At a time when fitness was dominated by men, she stepped in and sho...

Ep. 117: Will We Ever Get Married Again?

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill have each been married, and subsequently divorced, once before. But now that they are in new relationships, the question begs to be ask...

Ep. 116: Freedom to Live Outside Societal Expectations with Kelli Tennant

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli Tennant used to live her life based on a script written by somebody else. After years of denying her true purpose, her body revolted and she soo...

Ep. 115: Closing the Door To Betrayal with Renelle Nelson

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Renelle Nelson is back with more wisdom and wittiness to help us understand infidelity even further. Renelle knows that  intimacy begins outside of t...

Ep. 114: You Can't Hate Yourself Skinny with Elizabeth Faye

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Faye is a hairstylist, turned hairstylist educator, turned CEO of a hairstyle education company. Above all, however, Elizabeth is a woman in...

Ep. 113: Standing Up to Bullies and Toxic Masculinity with Bobby Maximus

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Maximus is widely known for his time fighting in the UFC, but his work is much more than that. After spending his youth at the mercy of bullies,...

Ep. 112: Is It Possible to be Too Relatable?

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you have an audience of any kind, a decision must be made—do you keep yourself relatable and friendly to all, or do you out your own self on a ...

Ep. 111: Surviving Grief and Plugging In to A New Life with Christina Rasmussen

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After the devastating loss of her husband, Christina Rasmussen had to relearn how to get by in the world. For years she merely survived, but knew ther...

Ep. 110: Conquer Rejection by Making It Your Goal

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we like it or not, rejection is a part of life. Living the Best Life requires us to put ourselves out there, but our fear of hearing the word ...

Ep. 109: Influencer Exposé: The Lies Instagrammers Sell to Us

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how every author seems to have a “#1 Bestselling” book? Or how some influencers seem to grow their accounts by thousands of...

Ep. 108: Feeling Guilty For Feeling Good

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Due to social media, the state of things seems to be growing more grim by the minute. We have unlimited access to news from every part of the world, a...

Ep. 107: Trusting Yourself When the Shit Hits the Fan

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In order to live the Best Life, we have to take radical responsibility and trust ourselves, but just because we know these things, it doesn’t mean t...

Ep. 106: Deal-breakers, Drunken Discoveries, and Deceit: A Conversation with Danny's Boyfriend

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The time has finally come for The Best Life listeners to meet a very special guest… Danny’s boyfriend, Jeff T. Danny and Jeff sit down to tell us ...

Ep. 105: Understanding the Feminine and Masculine Energies Within Ourselves

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond the confines of traditional gender norms, there exist both “feminine” and “masculine” energies— and every single one of us contains b...

Ep. 104: Listening to the Calls of the Universe and Escaping the Control of Narcissists with Neghar Fonooni

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neghar Fonooni began her career as a fitness coach and personal trainer, but the universe had more plans for her. Always the nurturing spirit, she soo...

Ep. 103: Q & A: Clarifying Questions, Minding Your Own Business, and Surviving Break-ups

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill are back together again and answering some of your pressing questions. When your partner says they need to be needed, to healing what l...

Ep. 102: How To Put Yourself First to Attract the Right Partner with Amy Young

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With a hobby YouTube channel, Amy Young found herself with a lot to say on the subject of relationships, and with a dedicated following ready to liste...

Ep. 101: Spiritual Suicide and Finding Strength in Vulnerability with Josh Trent

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Trent spent his youth eating everything he could get his hands on in order to deal with his emotions. Even after getting in to shape, Josh worked...

Ep. 100: Reflections on 100 Episodes of The Best Life

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They say to become a master at something, you have to practice it for 10,000 hours. And while approximately 100 hours in 100 episodes doesn’t quite ...

Ep. 99: Quitting the Never-Ending Cycle of Exercise Obsession

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill and Danny have talked about the obsessions that have ruled their lives, but there is another piece to the equation that got left out: exercise. W...

Ep. 98: Everything You Need To Know About Therapy

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone thinks that therapy is only for “crazy” people, that all it entails is lying down on a couch and complaining about life, occasionally bei...

Ep. 97: Falling Madly In Love with Yourself with Elizabeth DiAlto

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth DiAlto is known for her unconventional approach to personal development, self-discovery, and self-trust building. With her Wild Soul Movemen...

Ep. 96: Decreasing Levels of Overwhelm and Managing Stress

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout all of our lives, we go through seasons of stress. But if everything feels stressful all the time, could it be our own tendencies to intens...

Ep. 95: Manifest the Future of Your Dreams with Sarah Centrella

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A single text destroyed Sarah Centrella’s life in an instant. Her marriage of 8 years was over, and half her life had been seemingly rendered useles...

Ep. 94: Living Healthily Without Obsessing Over Your Food

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When Danny J and Jill were asked to give a talk to a group of women about health and fitness and to provide a “meal plan,” they just couldn’t do...

Ep. 93: Overcoming Body Obsession and Food Restriction with The Daily Kelsey

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelsey Heenan, aka TheDailyKelsey, is a fitness and nutrition coach, as well as a co-founder of HIITMAX. Kelsey has dedicated her life to improving pe...

Ep. 92: Balancing Food, Exercise, and Work While Traveling

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Now that its summer, everyone is in vacation-mode. But without rigid and dependable structure, it can often be paralyzing to keep making positive choi...

Ep. 91: How to Age in Reverse with Natalie Jill Fitness

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Jill is in the business of killing FAT: the kind we see on the scale, and the FAT she calls, “False Assumed Truths.” When we allow FAT to ...

Ep. 90: The Mind-Fuck of Aging

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it: getting older is a total mind-fuck. Even though our minds feel youthful, our bodies tell a different story. Society says our value is...

Ep. 89: Curating Healthy Communication

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Communication can be difficult. Curating your responses in return can be even harder. But in order to live the Best Life, healthy communication is a n...

Ep. 88: Catching Up and Danny's New Love Life

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill are back together again, and in this episode we get to hear all about Danny J’s new man. Being in a new relationship can be scary, an...

Ep. 87: Romance and Heat with Jill's Firefighting Boyfriend

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill is joined by a very special guest in this week’s episode: her boyfriend,Keith Lockwood! Keith tells us all about growing up in sports, finding ...

Ep. 86: All Things Sex!

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill bare it all today in this sexy, sexy episode. The worlds of dating and sex can be a total mind-fuck for women today, and things only se...

Ep. 85: The Benefits of Bumble with Alex Williamson

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bumble is so much more than just a dating app. With additional features like BumbleBizz and BumbleBFF, ending toxic relationships is the goal. Bumble ...

Ep. 84: A-ing Your Q's Part 2

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill had so much fun answering your questions last time, that they are back and ready for more! Has Yolk Porn gone too far? What if you’re...

Ep. 83: Appreciating our Physical and Emotional Pain with DocJenFit

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Esquer’s goal in life is to heal the world. While practicing PT, she knew she wanted to make a greater impact, and has become a veritable social...

Ep. 82: A-ing Your Q's: Bodies, Exes, Friends, and More

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s favorite duo is back together again for this hilarious Q and A episode! You asked the questions, and Danny and Jill get to answer. Can yo...

Ep. 81: How to Own Your Shit with Conner Moore

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conner Moore is a self-described “unconventional personal development guy” who specializes in taking a no-bullshit approach to helping his clients...

Ep. 80: Focusing on the Outcome with Jordan Shallow

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jordan Shallow is a chiropractor with years of experience with strength training that helps him provide adjustment and relief in ways far beyond w...

Ep. 79: Finding Fulfillment Every Single Day with Brandon Coleman

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Professional dancer and younger brother of Jill, Brandon Coleman, joins the girls in this week’s episode to chat about his career as a dancer, how h...

Ep. 78: Taking Leaps in the Face of Fear

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you weren’t afraid of anything? What if you could do that thing anyway, even in the face of fear? Fearlessness might be a great...

Ep. 77: How Getting Older Changed Our Relationships With Our Parents

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As kids, we seem to think our parents are infallible, but the older we get, the more we see their humanness. Many even have strained relationships wit...

Ep. 76: Finding Community and Connection Through Coaching with Shanté Cofield

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shanté Cofield spent 2 years in a dead-end job before she couldn’t take it any more—something had to change. Instead of sitting behind a desk, sh...

Ep. 75: Dealing With All Kinds of Shit with Dr. Jillian Teta

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jillian Teta is a physician with a sticky area of expertise: poop. After realizing that our digestive health is often linked to our emotional heal...

Ep. 74: Concrete Steps Towards Taking Action

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself called to something bigger, but you’re too afraid of the messiness that taking action might entail? It’s easy to talk the tal...

Ep. 73: Improve Your Sex Life by Putting Me Before We with Renelle Nelson

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sultry, sassy, and sexy: Danny, Jill, and their guest Renelle Nelson, talk about what goes on behind closed doors (and under the covers) in every rela...

Ep. 72: Dieting Made Me Fat

13 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny sits down for a solo episode today to tell us the harrowing story of how extreme diet, exercise, and a hyper-fixation on her body led to rapid w...

Ep. 71: Finding Great PR and Even Greater Purpose with Nicole Myden

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With almost two decades in the industry, Nicole Myden knows everything there is to know about public relations. She also knows what its like to be an ...

Ep. 70: Staying Curious and Adapting to Failure with James Patrick

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Patrick is a photographer, podcaster, public speaker, and coach who never thought he would have a career in those fields. With a curious spirit ...

Ep. 69: Should Your Partner Know Your Phone's Passcode?

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

10 years ago, none of us would have known what the phrase “DM” even meant, but today, asking to see your significant other’s could mean a length...

Ep. 68: Healing Your Body and Your Mind with Felicia Romero

30 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill sit down with fitness model-turned-health and wellness coach, Felicia Romero this week to talk about everything from their shared backg...

Ep. 67: Trusting Women When Men Have Affairs

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danny and Jill discuss a listener’s question on whether or not women staying silent is a part of the problem when men have affairs....

Ep. 66: Why Mika Perry is Glad Her Husband Had an Affair

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mika Perry is an entrepreneur, podcast host, wife, mother of 3, and an all-around Girl Boss. But just like Danny and Jill, success within your busines...

Ep. 65: Is Social Media the Sixth Love Language?

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of Valentine’s Day, Jill and Danny are left pondering the 5 Love Languages we all know, and the possibility that social media might...

Ep. 64: "Hacking" Our Way to Success

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill are often asked about what their “secrets” are to being successful, but success means something wildly different to anyone you migh...

Ep. 63: Does Being Divorced Make Us Damaged Goods?

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a night out at the Comedy Store in LA, a comedian’s take on dating divorced women had Danny and Jill thinking… are we damaged goods? We all ...

Ep. 62: Unlocking Deeper Consciousness Through Breathwork

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Minson is a former monk and Certified Transformational Breath Facilitator whose life purpose it is to help others connect with their higher ...

Ep. 61: A Doctor's Perspective of Ayahuasca

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard first hand experience from Danny and Jill, and we’ve heard about Gerry’s life-changing discovery of ayahuasca, but is there any scie...

Ep. 60: How Gerry Powell Found Redemption Through Ayahuasca

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill sit down with the owner of Rhythmia Retreat, Gerry Powell, to discover how one man on a path of total self-destruction could unlock the...

Ep. 59: Taking Ayahuasca in the Jungle: Our Full Rythmia Recap

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jill and Danny J have ventured far out of their comfort zones to experience something unexpected and mind-bending. After 5 days of trying a...

Ep. 58: Authenticity for Yourself and Others

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of social media, it has never been easier to lie in order to appear more put together, but it’s also never been more important to share t...

Ep. 57: Policing Your Friends

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we surround ourselves with groups of people, we often want those friends to share in the same morals and sets of values that we have, but what ha...

Ep. 56: Living "Three-Dimensionally" with Jason Phillips

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill and Danny J sit down and chat with Jason Phillips, the founder of multi-million dollar company iN3 Nutrition. Jason talks about his journey from ...

Ep. 55: Recapping Brunch With My Besties

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a successful first LIVE Brunch With My Besties, Danny and Jill wanted to sit down and talk about everything the event means—for the podcast, f...

Ep. 54: Brunch With My Besties LIVE

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the very first LIVE episode of The Best Life Podcast, Danny and Jill sit down with 3 influential friends to chat about friendship, business, and li...

Ep. 53: The Importance of Tenacity

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a recent snowboarding trip, Jill realized that the lessons we learn when picking up a new sport aren’t so different than the ones we use while...

Ep. 52: Setting New Years Goals and Resolutions

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2019 is finally here! Along with the New Year comes new opportunities to set goals and reflect on the kind of year we would like to have. Making resol...

Ep. 51: Dating and Relationships in the Age of Social Media

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The rise of social media has dramatically altered the way many of exist in our day-to-day lives. The online landscape didn’t really exist 20 years a...

Ep. 50: 2018 Reflections

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

2018 was a big year for many of us. Maybe it was the best of times, or maybe the worst of times, but no one can deny the huge impact this year has had...

Ep. 49: Social and Financial Holiday Hangovers

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays have come around once again, and with them comes pressure: the pressure to be around family, to see people you wouldn’t normally want t...

Ep. 48: A Beginner's Guide to Intuitive Eating

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After years of yo-yo dieting and being controlled by food, Jill Coleman has become a master at eating moderately and intuitively. But when you’re in...

Ep. 47: Is A Morning Routine Necessary for Success?

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Best Life Podcast, we have a quick chat about morning routines; we all start our mornings one way or another, and Danny and Jill are ...

Ep. 46: Mindset 101: Defining Personal Development Terms

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When talking about making mindset changes, there’s a lot of terminology left undefined. If you find yourself at the beginning of your personal devel...

Ep. 45: Defining Our Identity, Without Our Identity Defining Us

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of The Best Life Podcast, Danny and Jill sit down with wellness expert Sierra Nielsen. After the tragic loss of her mother, S...

Ep. 44: How to Be Likeable, and How Not to Care If You Aren't

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It is human nature to want to be liked, but it’s also fact that not every person in our lives is going to like us. So how do we walk the line of hav...

Ep. 43: Being "Interesting" to Sell Your Brand

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“I can’t sell my personal brand online because my life is uninteresting!” Danny J and Jill disagree—EVERYONE can be interesting! Our own lives...

Ep. 42: Prioritization and Getting Shit Done

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes our to-do lists get so long that it feels like the only option is just to crawl back into bed and ignore it all completely. But putting thin...

Ep. 41: Dealing with Toxic Personalities

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows what its like to deal with a toxic person; but what actually makes a person “toxic” and how do we deal with them effectively? Jill ...

Ep. 40: Getting Back Into the Dating Game

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Danny J and Jill Coleman are no relationship experts, and although they may not have it all figured out, they do have quite a bit of experience betwee...

Ep. 39: Building Your Empire with Elena Cardone

06 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elena Cardone is an actress, business woman, and now author of her book “Build an Empire: How to Have It All.” In this episode, Danny, Jill, and E...

Ep. 38: Getting to Know Danny and Jill

29 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Think you know the hosts of The Best Life Podcast well? Think again! In this silly and light-hearted episode, Jill and Danny play 21 Questions, each t...

Ep. 37: The Other Side of the Infidelity Story

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard almost every side of the story when it comes to extra-marital affairs, but there’s one side we’re missing: the first-hand experience...

Ep. 36: Forgiveness and Loving Yourself: A Round Table with Shanna Mota

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Although forgiveness can feel like one of life’s impossible tasks, it is key in moving on and achieving peace within yourself. In order to reach com...

Ep. 35: Successful Businesses, Successful Marriages, and Making an Impact with Lisa Bilyeu

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After enormous success with Quest Nutrition, the multi-million dollar company she co-founded with her husband, Lisa Bilyeu soon learned that it was no...

Ep. 34: Staying After Your Spouse Has an Affair

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that Danny and Jill’s marriages ended after they left when their spouses had affairs… but what if they had stayed? The girls inte...

Ep. 33: Building Your Online Business for Beginners

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Jill haven’t always been online business experts; they know as well as anyone that in order to become successful in the internet business ...

Ep. 32: Learning How to Save Yourself

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When experiencing difficult times in life, it’s nice to have someone there to help, but not having anyone there doesn’t give us an excuse to not f...

Ep. 31: What to Do When You're In a Rut

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For as many highs we go through and as much excitement we can feel about our lives, we can just as easily fall into a rut and get stuck… and that’...

Ep. 30: Dealing with Depression

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Best Life; but that doesn’t mean we are immune to the downs life can throw at us, too. Especially when it comes to a real, chemical imba...

Ep. 29: How to Fix the World While Building Your Business with Cole Hatter

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cole Hatter has made it his life mission to make a difference. After experiencing some of the lowest blows life can dish out, he built himself up, sta...

Ep. 28: In Defense of Selfishness

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To be selfish is to put yourself and your own needs before those of others… but is that necessarily a bad thing? When we consistently place everyone...

Ep. 27: How to Quit Smoking, Heal Trauma, & More with Hypnosis

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If there was a solution to end suffering in the world, would you try it? Grace Smith has seen first hand the power of hypnosis, and believes that with...

Ep. 26: Outgrowing the People Around Us

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Life isn’t meant to be stagnant—that is, we aren’t supposed to stop growing once we reach adulthood. Growth is healthy, but sometimes it can cau...

Ep. 25: Do We Follow Our Dreams or Do We Create Them?

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Danny J and Jill are no strangers when it comes to following their passions. But when it comes down to our dreams, do we have them innately, or are th...

Ep. 24: Can I Trust Again?

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After Jill and Danny shared the stories of their husbands’ infidelities, everyone could only seem to think of one question: How can you trust again?...

Ep. 23: Business, Fitness, and Life Unfiltered with Mind Pump Media

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mind Pump Media is a podcast that aims to cut through the BS of the fitness industry, and focus on the real life factors that affect our mental and ph...

Ep. 22: Drew Manning on Porn Addiction, his Marital Affair, Religion, and the Keto Diet

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Manning is widely known as the creator of Fit2Fat2Fit, where he gained and lost 76 pounds to better understand his clients as a personal trainer....

Ep. 21: Finding and Creating Your Tribe with Lori Harder

06 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Harder is no stranger to the pain of rocky, unhealthy, and unfulfilling friendships. Growing up overweight and alone, she grew to be mistrustful ...