The Morning Upgrade Podcast with Ryan Cote
Episodes
#181 - How Pickleball Can Improve Your Health, Energy, and Community with Catherine Barton
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine Barton shares how pickleball, healthy habits, and passion for meaningful work fuel her energy every day. Ryan and Catherine...
#180 - From Pro Baseball to Reconstructing Wealth with Matt Morizio
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with former Kansas City Royals minor league catcher turned wealth advisor Matt Morizio. Matt shares how getting released from ...
#179 - How to Eliminate Judgment with Dale Kershner
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Morning Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with Dale Kershner to explore a five minute morning practice to design your day, a simple ...
#178 - Archetypes & Awareness for Growth with Dr. Sue McCreadie
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician-turned-coach Dr. Sue McCreadie joins Ryan to share simple morning rituals, fast pattern-interrupts, and heart-first tools for rekindling ...
#177 - How Listening to Your Body Fuels Healing & Growth with Angel Howard
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast, Ryan talks with Angel Howard, a somatic movement therapist, author of Issues in Your Tissues, and host...
#176 - How to Overcome Fear and Find Your Voice with Tracey Napier
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast, Ryan chats with Tracey Napier, and intuitive life coach, author, and speaker, about overcoming lifelon...
#175 - Scale Your Business Smarter with Jordan Calderon
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Jordan Calderon, a 26‑year‑old serial founder with two company exits under his belt. He shares how a rebellious str...
#174 - Turn Setbacks into Growth with Erica Ballard
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erica Ballard explains the intense yet doable routine that powers her day: sixty minutes of meditation, morning pages, and heart-led ...
#173 - How Resilience and Community Fueled a Comeback with JC Chamberlain
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we learn how competitive cyclist JC Chamberlain went from a wheelchair to world-class mileage thanks to breathwork, indoor tr...
#172 - Design Your Day and Your Life using Practical Manifestation with Sean Bellerby
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Sean Bellerby, a former tech executive turned manifestation and growth coach. Sean shares how morning pages, a quick meditation,...
#171 - Lessons From Olympians and the WIN Framework with Danny Lehr
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast features Danny Lehr, a former PE teacher and wrestling coach who made the leap into entrepreneurship and h...
#170 - Building Community, Resilience, and a 37-Degree Morning Routine with Aryan Davani
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast, Ryan Cote sits down with Aryan Davani, founder of IcePass. Aryan once sold smart-city tech, but burnou...
#169 - Business and Marketing with Annie Yang
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Annie Yang about her morning routine, starting a side business, creating online courses, ma...
#168 - Work Life Balance with Dana Diaz
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dana Diaz about her morning routine, work life balance, managing your customers and much mo...
#167 - Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Erin Souza
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Erin Souza about her morning routine (and the benefits of having one), living a healthy lif...
#166 - Sales and Reading with Eric Balis
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Eric Balis about his morning routine, using the news for your business, reading to learn, s...
#165 - The Entrepreneurial Operating System with Curt Stockwell
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Curt Stockwell about his morning routine, getting through hard times, healthy sleep habits,...
#164 - Setting Your Goals Higher with Dr. Amy Day
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Amy Day about the flexibility in her morning routine, setting your goals higher, waking...
#163 - Remaining Calm in Stressful Moments with Michael Esposito
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Michael Esposito about his morning routine, handling stressful moments, being self-aware, i...
#162 - The Importance of Fellowship with Michael Morton
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Michael Morton about his morning routine, having screen free time, getting up early, self i...
#161 - The Benefits of Celery Juice with Dr. Sherri Greene
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Sherri Greene about her morning routine, the health benefits of celery juice, self impr...
#160 - How to be Better Than Your Competition with Bryan Wagner
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Bryan Wagner about his morning routine, news consumption, beating your competition, gratitu...
#159 - How to Handle Challenges with Jeannie Min
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jeannie Min about her morning routine, not comparing yourself to other people, handling cha...
#158 - Taking Action in Your Life with Stephanie Rose
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Stephanie Rose about her morning routine, appreciation, taking action in your life, the imp...
#157 - Nervous System Management with Adam Hart
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Adam Hart about his morning routine, how to control your nervous system, social anxiety, he...
#156 - Overcoming Introvertedness as a Business Owner with Noah Hutton
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Noah Hutton about his morning routine, growing a new business, overcoming introvertedness, ...
#155 - Goals and Life Purpose with Manuj Aggarwal
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Manuj Aggarwal about his morning routine, handling challenges, artificial intelligence, chi...
#154 - Processing Your Emotions with Sandy Stream
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Sandy Stream about her morning routine, being a strong person vs soft person, keeping yours...
#153 - Sharing Your Life Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Marsha Vanwynsberghe about her morning routine, sharing your life story, time management, w...
#152 - How to Handle a Large Failure with Ryan DeMent
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Ryan DeMent about his morning routine, failing, how to handle a large failure, the benefits...
#151 - Good Habits and Energy with Dr. Jill Carnahan
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Jill Carnahan about her morning routine, why the process matters, good habits, success,...
#150 - What to Remove From Your Diet with Dr. Aruna Tummala
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Aruna Tummala about her morning routine, achieving life balance, diet tips, tongue scra...
#149 - Work Life Balance with Lisa Seal
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Lisa Seal about her morning routine, setting the tone for the day, work life balance, worki...
#148 - How to Live a Fulfilling Life with Kate Heartsong
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Kate Heartsong about her morning routine, improving your mood, overcoming bad feelings, liv...
#147 - The Source of Unhappiness with Mark Willis
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Mark Willis about his morning routine, not being limited by others, waking up at a certain ...
#146 - Creativity and Collaborative Thinking with Jeff Madoff
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jeff Madoff about his morning routine, alleviating stress and pressure, happiness and fulfi...
#145 - Mindset Strategies with Dr. Amy Iaquinta
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Amy Iaquinta about her morning routine, thinking positive thoughts before bed, mindset ...
#144 - The Yoga Lifestyle with Yogi Aaron
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Yogi Aaron about his morning routine, living a yoga lifestyle, going beyond just stretching...
#143 - Discovering Your Power with Bill Heinrich
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Bill Heinrich about his morning routine, finding your power, how to be present, rising abov...
#142 - Navigating Hard Life Transitions with C.K. Collins
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with C.K. Collins, aka Kelly, about her morning routine, how to promote a book, dealing with div...
#141 - Increasing Your Health with David Greenwalt
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with David Greenwalt about his morning routine, how to increase your health, having passion for ...
#140 - The Benefits of Firewalking with Dave Albin
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dave Albin about his morning routine, the benefits of firewalking, drinking water, educatin...
#139 - Holistic Therapy with Chris McDonald
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Chris McDonald about her morning routine, yoga, holistic versus traditional therapy, gettin...
#138 - Overcoming Overwhelm with Kerry Thomas
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Kerry Thomas about her morning routine, how to overcome overwhelm, speaking tips, systems a...
#137 - Improving Your Conversation Skills with Bobbi Kahler
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Bobbi Kahler about her morning routine, the first 5 minutes when waking up, people over res...
#136 - The 7 Stages of Entrepreneurship with Preston Brown
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Preston Brown about his morning routine, healing wounds, the 7 stages of entrepreneurship, ...
#135 - Improving Your Overall Well-Being with Jamie Lerner
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jamie Lerner about her morning routine, improving well-being, overcoming entrepreneurial ch...
#134 - Becoming a Celebrity Entrepreneur with Clint Arthur
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Clint Arthur about his morning routine, celebrity entrepreneurship, loving your business, y...
#133 - Keeping Calm During Business Stress with Mike Sudermann
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Mike Sudermann about his morning routine, keeping calm during business stress, surrounding ...
#132 - Mind Showers with Blaine Oelkers
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Blaine Oelkers about his morning routine, podcasting for business growth, mind showers, cre...
#131 - How to Overcome Overwhelm with Mitch Hankins
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Mitch Hankins about his morning routine, navigating through a career change, cold plunge be...
#130 - Gratitude and Ambition with Seth Buechley
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Seth Buechley about his morning routine, appreciating your goal achievements, not comparing...
#129 - Self-Care Habits for Stress with Lindy Nowak
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Lindy Nowak about her morning routine, finding a service you can offer that people need, se...
#128 - Understanding Real Love with Kim Sorrelle
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Kim Sorrelle about her morning routine, getting through personal challenges, understanding ...
#127 - Blogging as a Business with Chris Myles
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Chris Myles about his morning routine, transitioning from corporate job to entrepreneurship...
#126 - Uncertainty and Confidence with Zack Boothe
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Zack Boothe about his morning routine, using uncertainty, taking 12 hour walks, how to have...
#125 - Why Gut Health Matters with Dr. Allyson Page
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dr. Allyson Page about her morning routine, the affect of your gut microbiome, healthy life...
#124 - Engaging Fully in Everything You're Given with Josh Greene
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Josh Greene about his morning routine, healthy habits, growing a new business, engaging ful...
#123 - Creating Structure in Your Day with Valerie Hayes
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Valerie Hayes about her morning routine, building structure in your day, the hour before be...
#122 - All Things Meditation with Thom Walters
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Thom Walters about his morning routine, dealing with life's challenges, your human sel...
#121 - Inspiring Your Family's Personal Growth with Tommy Newberry
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Tommy Newberry about his morning routine, gaining experience in a field, teaching your ki...
#120 - Pushing Through the Pandemic with Michael Napolitano
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Michael Napolitano about his morning routine, getting through the pandemic, feeding your ...
#119 - Leading with the Divine with Vickie Helm
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Vickie Helm about her morning routine, setting intentions for the day, leading with the d...
#118 - Finding and Utilizing your Ikigai with Jason Duncan
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jason Duncan about his morning routine, finding your Ikigai, overcoming struggles, making...
#117 - Growing Your Business Through Change with Mickie Kennedy
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Mickie Kennedy about his morning routine, growing your business through change, press rel...
#116 - Going Full-time with Your Side Hustle with Jack Tompkins
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jack Tompkins about his morning routine, creating structure in your day, going full-time ...
#115 - Using Hypnosis to Change the Way You Think with Adrian Moreno
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Adrian Moreno about his morning routine, using hypnosis, controlling your dreams, manifesti...
#114 - Decreasing the Mental Strain of Work with Erin Marcus
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Erin Marcus about her morning routine, setting up processes in business, mental strain &...
#113 - How to Perform at a High Level with Ryan Miller
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Ryan Miller about his morning routine, high level performance, being healthy and successful...
#112 - Making a Habit Out of Self-Reflection with Carolina de Arriba
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Carolina de Arriba about her morning routine, helping yourself before others, self-reflecti...
#111 - The Benefits of Ayurveda with Bill Hershey
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Bill Hershey about his morning routine, the benefits of Ayurveda, physical and mental welln...
#110 - Business Growth Via Niches with Paul Kiesche
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Paul Kiesche about his morning routine, niche audiences, using meditation, improving your h...
#109 - Comedy In Everyday Conversation with Noor Kidwai
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Noor Kidwai about his morning routine, handling anxiety, using comedy in conversation, how ...
#108 - Roadblocks to Success with Jason Belmonte
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jason Belmonte about his morning routine, bowling, doing things you love, tips for getting ...
#107 - How to go from Employee to Entrepreneur with Charles Kim
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Charles Kim about his morning routine, the differing risks of entrepreneurship vs being an ...
#106 - A Five Minute Morning Routine with Linda Bjork
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Linda Bjork about her morning routine, getting out of dark places in life, why personal dev...
#105 - Knowing and Improving Your Strengths with Jeremy Miner
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jeremy Miner about his morning routine, knowing and improving your strengths, the benefits ...
#104 - The Five Fs for Fulfillment with Steve Cesari
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Steve Cesari about his morning routine, the five Fs for fulfillment, why working hard might...
#103 - Benefits of Vibration Plates and Red Light Therapy with James Heppner
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with James Heppner about his morning routine, learning in order to simplify, how to figure out w...
#102 - How to Give Yourself More Grace with Janna Macik
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Janna Macik about her morning routine, handling a busy schedule, giving yourself more grace...
#101 - Shaking up Conversational Norms with EA Csolkovits
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with EA Csolkovits about his morning routine, mentorship, shaking up conversational norms, deali...
Our 100th Episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast!
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode #100 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast! For the big 1-0-0 episode, instead of an interview, I decided to do a solo show and talk about...
#99 - Advice for Improving Your Business with Julie Traxler and Corey Harris
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Julie Traxler and Corey Harris about their morning routines, balancing a large number of pe...
#98 - How to Overcome Denial with Mike Van Pelt
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Mike Van Pelt about his morning routine, physical calendars, overcoming denial, leaving you...
#97 - Your Habits Should Be Fun with Lorraine Ball
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Lorraine Ball about her morning routine, habits, creativity and beauty, making decisions an...
#96 - The Benefits of Spiritual Journeys with Brandi Fleck
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Brandi Fleck about her morning routine, spiritual journeys, knowing your true self, schedul...
#95 - How to Build Mental Armor with Joe Evangelisti
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Joe Evangelisti about his morning routine, making money, improving yourself, mental armor a...
#94 - The Benefits of Seeking Self-Improvement with Tara Chatzakis
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Tara Chatzakis about her morning routine, how to overcome business obstacles, investing in ...
#93 - Adapting Your Work Schedule to Fit Your Body with John Clarke
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with John Clarke about his morning routine, adapting your work schedule to your body, reducing s...
#92 - Metatron’s Cube for a Better Life with Whitney Freya
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Whitney Freya about her morning routine, Metatron's Cube, creativity and wellness, ove...
#91 - Tips for Being a Good Leader with Dan Norenberg
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Dan Norenberg about his morning routine, how to be a good leader, relationships, accomplish...
#90 - Using Self-Confidence in Difficult Times with Bri Tartaglione
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Bri Tartaglione about her morning routine, transforming bad situations, important habits, u...
#89 - Cold Therapy Ice Baths with Gabe Arnold
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Gabe Arnold about his morning routine, cold therapy ice baths, doing hard things, getting t...
#88 - Staying Positive in Toxic Situations with Alice Shikina
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Alice Shikina about her morning routine, visualization, staying positive in toxic situation...
#87 - Setting and Achieving Your Goals with Tanille Royston
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Tanille Royston about her morning routine, setting and achieving goals, happiness, mental h...
#86 - How to Create an Effective Work Culture with Jody Layne
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jody Layne about her morning routine, maintaining health, effective work culture, being pre...
#85 - The Process for Overcoming Bad Habits with Jonah Larkin
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Jonah Larkin about his morning routine, mental and physical health, overcoming bad habits, ...
#84 - How to Transition Out of a Career with Maria Brito
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Maria Brito about her morning routine, her new book, how to transition out of a career, bei...
#83 - Being the CEO of Your Own Life with Marques Ogden
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Marques Ogden about his morning routine, changing your mindset, being the CEO of your life,...
#82 - Using Habits to Reduce Stress and Limit Surprises with Courtney Wright
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Courtney Wright about her morning routine, how to use habits, working hard on the right thi...