The Elite Performance Podcast
Episodes
The Audiobook Is Free This Week (I.e The Smartest ROI You Can Make With 3 Hours) | Elite Performance Podcast #84
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Elite Performance audiobook is now live. This week only, it's completely free. No opt-in, no paywall. Just hit play. After Friday midnight, it g...
2025 Debrief: What This Year Cost, Taught, and Clarified | Elite Performance Podcast #83
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions that don't drive action are pointless. They just drain your energy.In this episode, Itamar opens up about a challenging year and the lessons ...
My Book Is Finally Out + A $50,000 Giveaway
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're trading your time for someone else's effort.In this quick episode Itamar breaks down how to leverage content and get the highest ROI on your ti...
How The Special Forces Taught Me To Make Hard Things Feel Easy | Elite Performance Podcast #81
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're stuck not because life is hard, but because you expect it to be easy.In this episode, Itamar shares a brutal mindset shift learned in Special F...
The 5 Steps To Get Unblocked | Elite Performance Podcast #80
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like your results aren’t matching your ambitions and desires, there’s a reason for that. Whether the barrier is internal or external, ...
From $20k to $100K Months: What Actually Changed w/ Vlad Khvatov | Elite Performance Podcast #79
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from burnout cycles and self-doubt to crushing $100K months with clarity and control? Vlad breaks down:Facing the exact fear that quietl...
10 Travel Rules for Peak Performance | Elite Performance Podcast #78
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not tired. You’re unprepared. High performers prep for keynotes but wing the travel. That gap kills performance.Itamar shares the exact sy...
3 Steps To Get Less Frustrated At Others | Elite Performance Podcast #77
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you actually angry or just confused about what you should be expecting? Entrepreneurs don't get angry without cause, they react when expectations...
How Pressure Hijacks Performance (And How to Fix It) | Elite Performance Podcast #76
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raising capital should elevate your game. For one entrepreneur, it did the opposite.When stakes rose, his performance tanked. Why? He didn’t anticip...
Which Kind Of Therapists Will Be Replaced by AI | Elite Performance Podcast #75
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If C-players in most industries are getting replaced by AI, why won’t this happen with therapy?Itamar breaks down why the therapy industry is broken...
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome | Elite Performance Podcast #74
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still chasing confidence before taking action? That’s the trap.This episode breaks down why imposter syndrome isn’t about competence, it’s a psy...
Is "Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable" BS? | Elite Performance Podcast #73
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated when you’re taking action but it doesn't flow and feels clunky?In this episode, Itamar breaks down w...
Breaking Through Plateaus with w/ Peter Shallard | Elite Performance Podcast #72
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"A lot of people are mistaking intensity for consistency."In this episode, I talk with Peter Shallard, the "Shrink for Entrepreneurs," about why execu...
Black Belt Lessons for Business: 8 Lessons from BJJ for Entrepreneurs | Elite Performance Podcast #71
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"A black belt is someone who got choked, swept and submitted thousands of times and kept coming back for more. Someone who turned those painful lesson...
How to Stop Drinking and Step Into A Stronger Identity w/ James Swanwick | Elite Performance Podcast #70
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Swanwick reveals how high performers can break free from alcohol without willpower or AA. He shares why even occasional drinking costs you money...
Don’t Get Left Behind - How to Have An AI First Mindset | Elite Performance Podcast #69
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The pilots who survive aren't the most skilled—they're the ones who adapt fastest."In this episode, I explain why your current identity—the exper...
The 3 Performance Archetypes: How Your Mindset Holds You Back | Elite Performance Podcast #68
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Action beats intention. Results beat ego."What if the reason you're stuck isn’t about talent, skill, or even motivation? It’s because of how your...
Can Low Expectations Make You A Better Performer? | Elite Performance Podcast #67
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"If you're just having all these expectations of things that you can't control, you can't have an agreement about or you can't set a standard about, y...
Donald Trump's Mindset: Breakdown by Special Ops Mindset Coach | Elite Performance Podcast #66
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Success isn't about your current competence. It's about your belief in what you can figure out."In this episode, Itamar Marani and Alex De Fina analy...
How Israeli Hostages Survived Hamas Captivity: Exclusive Interview with Chief Mossad Psychologist Glenn Cohen | Elite Performance Podcast #65
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The story you tell yourself about what you've been through defines your identity. It’s not the event but how you interpret and grow from it that sh...
The One Missing Link To Crush Your Goals In 2025 | Elite Performance Podcast #64
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Remember, success isn't just about knowing where you're going - it's about being prepared for the journey ahead.”In today’s quick episode, I sh...
2024 Recap - Guilt & Shame, Showing Up and a Military Grade Mindset | Elite Performance Podcast #63
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“The guilt. It never ends. And it's true for everybody. It's part of the human condition that there are always new levels of guilt. But guilt and sh...
Mindset for Poker - 400k pots, Rising to #6 in the World and “Clarity of Focus” W/ Farid Jattin | Elite Performance Podcast #62
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“This summer I ended up getting second place for over 400K, and then another 220K score a week later. The summer was just full of scores… When you...
How To Stop Self Sabotage, Step Into Leadership and a 20K MRR Jump - W/ Brendan Tully | Elite Performance Podcast #61
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I started using this reframe in the biz and hit my Arena goal (+20k rev per month) 10 days later. I did the hard (not really that hard even) things...
Does Stoicism Actually Work? W/ William Jaworski | Elite Performance Podcast #60
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Your job is to command your emotions, not foolishly try to eliminate them.”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. William Jaworski to talk a...
How to Shatter 1,000 Beliefs and Crush a 7-Figure Exit W/ Hursh Dodhia-Shah | Elite Performance Podcast #59
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s like you said, an identity can shatter a thousand beliefs”What if the next time you thought to yourself “This is hard,” you also thoug...
Overcoming The Fear of Growth and Graduating from Marketer to CEO W/ Jason Barnard | Elite Performance Podcast #58
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It doesn't matter if you feel uncomfortable as long as you know you've made the right choice.”In this episode of the Elite Performance Podcast, I...
From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Success | Elite Performance Podcast #57
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"A prisoner cannot free himself from his own prison."In this episode of the Elite Performance podcast, I'm joined by Alex as we discuss how certain pa...
How to Avoid Emotional Decision Making | Elite Performance Podcast #56
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself doing a lot but not getting the results you want? In this episode of the Elite Performance podcast, Alex and I talk about one key ...
Trump Shooting Breakdown (From a Former Undercover Agent) - Secret Service’s Mistakes, Trump’s Mindset and Lessons for Business Leaders | Elite Performance Podcast #55
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this unique episode of The Elite Performance Podcast, Itamar and Alex break down what happened during the failed Trump assassination and how many o...
10xing The Business, Opening 2 New Ventures And The Key to Overcoming Being an Introvert W/ Jabez Reuben | Elite Performance Podcast #54
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“We’re not achieving all we can with what we have in hand”In today’s episode Jabez Reuben joins us to share his post-Arena story of 10xing his...
Hypnosis, Championship Poker and Winning the Inner Game W/ Elliot Roe | Elite Performance Podcast #53
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm joined by Elliot Roe, a mindset expert and the author of the new book, "A-Game Poker: Master The Mental Game, Create A Winning...
Overcoming Procrastination And Anxiety To Build A Bigger Business | Coaching Series #6
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of the coaching series Tom and I discuss how he can transition to the new version of his business and the practical steps he needs...
“I Can Do Things Regardless of How I Feel” W/Ry Hickey | Elite Performance Podcast #51
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself setting big goals but then procrastinating or backtracking to something smaller today’s episode is for you.In today’s episode...
Episode 50 AMA! | Elite Performance Podcast #50
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate 50 podcast episodes we asked for questions from the audience. They ranged from performance to fitting into the current world we live in a...
Scaling From 3 to 20 Franchises Without Losing Lifestyle Freedom W/Neel Parekh | Elite Performance Podcast #49
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel stuck between wanting to grow your business and not wanting to sacrifice the lifestyle and freedom you’ve gotten yourself, this is for y...
Billionaire’s Top 3 Money Mindset Mistakes Exposed by His Head of Security | Elite Performance Podcast #48
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few things can hurt your success in business more than a divorce, depression, or burning out because you’re dissatisfied with your life and don’t ...
3Xing Your Business and Going from Sleeper to Winner W/Kevin Miller | Elite Performance Podcast #47
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kevin Miller joins us to share his story of going from buying businesses that were on growth trajectories and seeing them falter ...
The Top 10 “Money Stories” that Hold Entrepreneurs Back W/Mike Brown | Elite Performance Podcast #46
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Brown, a former F-18 pilot and entrepreneur with an 8 figure exit, turned wealth advisor joins us to talk money stories and why entrepreneurs hol...
How Our Wants Make Us Stupid & Why We Rebranded the Pod | Elite Performance Podcast #45
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why you made such a bad decision about that employee you hoped would work out or the project you really want to see succeed? In this ep...
Conquer 2024 - The Goal That Makes Everything Else Irrelevant | Elite Performance Podcast #44
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast Itamar shares a quick high impact workshop on how to set yourself up to WIN BIG in 2024. It covers:Figuring out the one key actio...
Is Celebrating Wins Important + How to Effectively Debrief 2023 | Elite Performance Podcast #43
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Show me a man who hasn’t failed and I’ll show you a man who hasn’t tried”On today’s episode we give you a step-by-step guide on how to de...
Fake Humility Keeps You Weak | Elite Performance Podcast #42
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“If you want to be a strong, confident man, you must be able to take pride in the fact that you see yourself as a better man than most.” In today...
Judge People | Elite Performance Podcast #41
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“You shouldn’t judge people?” Well, why not?Who came up with this PC nonsense that you shouldn’t judge?In today’s episode we’ll cover:Why ...
Why Positive Thinking Makes You Weak | Elite Performance Podcast #40
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“How do I stop negative thinking and switch to more positive thinking?”In today’s episode Itamar and Alex dive into why that question itself can...
How to Overcome Anxiety and Get Back to Winning | Coaching Series #5
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s this constant pressure of chasing successful results”Paradoxically, sometimes focusing on results can actually lead to worse results. I...
“Limiting Beliefs” Is Nonsense | Elite Performance Podcast #38
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to talk about why focusing on limiting beliefs is an amateurish and outdated approach to mindset, emotional fortitude and the whol...
AMA - War, Winning and Clear Thinking in Dark Times - The Hammas Terror Attacks in Israel | Elite Performance Podcast #37
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Itamar’s personal account of the unprecedented situation in Israel, the Hammas terror attacks against innocent civilians and his frameworks on maint...
Why Setting Boundaries is a Waste of Time and What to do Instead | Elite Performance Podcast #36
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a classic episode from The Elite Foundations archives. Itamar and Dr. Emil go into a deep dive into the subject of boundaries. Setting boundar...
Is The Chip On Your Shoulder Helping Or Hurting Your Performance? | Elite Performance Podcast #35
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a case study/workshop episode we cover who needs to put a chip on their shoulder and who probably needs to let go of the one they already have.We c...
Setting Boundaries, Tough Conversations and a $25 Million Profit Split | Elite Performance Podcast #34
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a case study/workshop episode we explore why we struggle to get others to respect our boundaries and how we each have a different “frustration li...
Therapy vs. Coaching and Rory’s Transformation | Elite Performance Podcast #33
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rory, a graduate of The Arena Mindset Accelerator joins Itamar and Emil.Rory talks about the transformation he had and how he came to...
Biohacking, Shortcuts & Why They Fail | Elite Performance Podcast #32
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Itamar speaks with special guest Andy Morgan, founder of Ripped Body.com, about why you can’t hack the foundational discipline and r...
The Most Dangerous Employee | Coaching Series #4
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I’ve known for some time that I’m going to eventually remove them but…”A lot of us want to be better leaders. But sometimes we confuse the ...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome During Big Launches | Coaching Series #3
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m afraid to promote my product because I’m afraid someone will say it’s not good enough and I’ll get exposed.” Not knowing through wha...
The Point of Power with Andre Lugo | Elite Performance Podcast #29
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode Itamar is Interviewed by Andre Lugo, a specialist in behavior change and theory of constraints.After researching Itamar’s sy...
Conquering Entrepreneurial Burnout with Julian Goldie | Elite Performance Podcast #28
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julian had a 7 figure SEO company but he was in his words “doing too much, being burnt out and not being efficient”.He joins today’s podcast to ...
How To Avoid Overcompensating For Past Mistakes | Coaching Series #2
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Is this the logical thing to do or is this me resorting to what’s comfortable again?”Realizing that we’ve been playing small can light a fire...
Managing Grief with Sherry Walling, PhD | Elite Performance Podcast #26
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sherry Walling, joins us to talk about grief, managing stress and her new book “Touching Two Worlds”.Sherry warns against common pitfalls around l...
Is Beating Yourself Up To Go Harder Effective? | Elite Performance Podcast #25
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does beating yourself up to go harder get you better results?In today’s podcast John Ainsworth, an Arena Alumni, joins us to share the steps he took...
Is Uncertainty Required for Internal Integrity and Happiness? w/ Max Hertan | Elite Performance Podcast #24
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Hertan, a former 1:1 client of Itamar’s joins us for today’s episode. He touches on his journey to building an 8 figure agency, but we really ...
Conquering Entrepreneurial Overwhelm and the Courage to Go Backwards | Coaching Series #1
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“What will others think?... What does this say about me?... And does this mean I’m a failure?”Sometimes we know that the effective long term thi...
Clarity for Entrepreneurs | Elite Performance Podcast #22
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you going about creating clarity from the outside in or from the inside out?In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil breakdown the most common mis...
How to Avoid Emotional Decisions | Elite Performance Podcast #21
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the reason you’re not taking action a valid logical concern or simply an emotional worry?In today’s episode Itamar shares the Mindset framework...
How to overcome the fear of Judgement and Achieving a $800,000 DAY | Elite Performance Podcast #20
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you boil it down, mindset is an access issue.Usually, optimizing for external approval causes us to live in fear and play small. I.e. we only acc...
"The Ugliest, Scariest and Most Rewarding Work of My Life" | Elite Performance Podcast #19
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It was the ugliest, scariest and ultimately the biggest and most rewarding work of my life”In today's episode Ian Horley, a client of Itamar’s ...
Guest podcast | Emotional Fortitude Podcast
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is growing and first off I want to say thank you. Thank you for downloading and trusting me with your time and attention.Our goal is alway...
The One Person You Should Crave Approval From | Elite Performance Podcast #18
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who’s the one person you should crave respect from?What does failure mean about you?Is discomfort a valid sign or a part of the journey?In today’s...
Itamar’s Insecurity and How He Overcame It | Elite Performance Podcast #17
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we not do the simple things that we know will lead us to success?In today’s episode Itamar shares a recent experience of his. How he recogniz...
New Year, Same You? | Elite Performance Podcast #16
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will your new year's resolution actually make it easier for you to succeed or will it make it more difficult?Will it create a smoother environment tha...
Tough Conversations and Standing Up To Rude People (Part 2) | Elite Performance Podcast #15
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A follow up to the previous podcast. Itamar and Dr. Emil go more in depth on 2 main issues:1) The Recruiting Method that is a prerequisite to having t...
Avoiding Holiday Friction and Mindset Regressions | Elite Performance Podcast #14
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how people start acting like kids when they visit their family? Even the best of us can revert back to old thought patterns, beh...
Tough Conversations & How to Assert Boundaries | Elite Performance Podcast #13
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often the difference between having an argument instead of a tough yet productive conversation comes down to two things. Clarity and permission.It’s...
Why Most Mindset Programs are Nonsense | Elite Performance Podcast #12
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Mindset is fluffy. It doesn’t really work.. Mindset programs have left me feeling pumped for a bit but then it fades and then it’s back to squa...
Attacking the Core Issue | Elite Performance Podcast #11
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are the limits of your language putting a ceiling on your success?In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil explain how to avoid wasting time on solving the...
Achieving The “Unreasonable” | Elite Performance Podcast #10
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is what you want to achieve truly "unreasonable" or is it only unrealistic for someone who’s weighed down by fear, self doubt and insecurities?In th...
Addition by Subtraction [Part 2] - From 10k to 70k MRR | Elite Performance Podcast #9
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this workshop-style episode, Itamar shares a system to resolve mental blocks, insecurities and fear. Have a notepad ready as he walks you through ...
Addition by Subtraction [Part 1] - From 10k to 70k MRR | Elite Performance Podcast #8
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Itamar shares how Nathan, a former client, grew his business from 10k to 70k MRR in a few short months by removing one block.We cover...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and How to Work Less and Earn 4x More – Ben McAdam | Elite Performance Podcast #6
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get the complete, nothing held back, Emotional Fortitude micro course to overcome imposter syndrome: https://Itamarmarani.com/courseIn this episode Be...
How to Overcome Insecurity to Gain Clarity - 200k Profits Months and Finally Feeling Happy After 50 Years | Elite Performance Podcast #5
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss the case study of Ian who came from a place of unconscious insecurities to clarity, fulfillment, and 200k ...
The Price of Creating A Great Life, "Head Trash" & Going From Mid-5 Figures To Mid-6 Figures | Elite Performance Podcast #4
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Noel Andrews joins us for a very honest conversation about his transformation and what getting clear on what you want in life can do.H...
The Hierarchy of Elite Performance | Elite Performance Podcast #3
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share how Nathan, a former client, grew his business from 10k to 80k MRR in a few short months just by nailing in the 4th and final...
I'm Better Than That with Scott Philips | Elite Performance Podcast #2
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Philips joins us for a second time. Scott first shared his unbelievable story on the Elite Foundations podcast and people kept ...
Lessons from the Special Forces and Mossad's Top Psychologist | Elite Performance Podcast #1
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode Itamar takes us back to where it all started. He talks about his biggest failure in the special forces, the run in with Al Qaeda...