The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/370 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary What is the Best Ergonomic Position? Answer: the next one. Anyone who loves productivity will eventually discover that they love movement, because nothing boosts productivity more than an energetic and active lifestyle — both at home and the office. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with Joel Heath, founder and CEO of Fluidstance, about the most effective strategies to optimize your workspace, health, and productivity. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Stamps.com [4-week trial + free postage + digital scale –> claim by clicking on microphone on top menu bar of Stamps.com website and enter code 5AM] Caldera + Lab [Get 20% off your first Caldera Lab purchase of The Good with code 5AMMIRACLE] BetterHelp [Get 10% off your first month with code 5AM] Gusto [Get 3 Months Free!] Teachable [Get 50% off your first 3 months with code MIRACLE] Fluidstance [Joel’s company] . Joel Heath Joel Heath is a Front-End Innovator, Brand Architect, President, Board Member and CEO offering vision and innovation for lifestyle brands. His personal purpose is to move the world. His latest endeavor, FluidStance, is the world’s first work platform that elicits subtle movement where you are stuck working. FluidStance’s purpose is to help set the world in motion. He founded and built the world’s largest outdoor adventure event, The (GoPro) Mountain Games and led Deckers’ Teva brand turnaround and high-impact marketing campaigns for Volkswagen, Native Eyewear, Payday Candy Bars, Sports Illustrated, and others. He is a founding member of the non-profit First Descents – providing free adventure experiences to young-adults surviving cancer. As an entrepreneur, he helps others work hard and play hard. In 20+ years’ of strategic leadership, he has led brand architecture and turnarounds, startups, operations, and product development. He has headed global teams and P&Ls of $100M+.

I chat with Joel Heath, founder and CEO of Fluidstance, about the most effective strategies to optimize your workspace, health, and productivity.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/369 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary What Does it Mean to Live in the Moment? Being “present” is trendy, but what does it mean to truly pursue letting go of the past and the future? How can you directly deal with your emotions and sit still with what you have right now? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with two filmmakers about their latest documentary, Chasing the Present. James Sebastiano Jr. is the subject and producer of the film, and Mark Waters is the director. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode The 5 AM Miracle [Book by Jeff Sanders] Focus@Will [Start your 2-week free trial] Chasing the Present [Documentary by James Sebastiano Jr. and Mark Waters] Mark Waters [Learn more about Mark Water’s films] . James Sebastiano Jr. and Mark Waters A materially successful young man, James Sebastiano Jr., riddled with anxiety, embarks on a world-wide journey of self-inquiry. From the streets of NY, to the stillness of the Ganges, and deep into the jungles of Peru, he immerses himself in meditation, self-inquiry, and plant medicine to find the root cause of the problem and learn how to finally find freedom from his crippling anxiety. Along the way, he finds answers to why a person who seemingly has it all can continue to suffer from debilitating panic attacks, recognizing the beauty and power that lies within each of us, if we are willing to go there Mark Waters is a film director, cinematographer, editor, colorist and photographer driven by his love for the natural world. Over the past 10 years he has travelled to around 50 countries to explore life as it naturally appears to be. His curiosity and love for life has inspired him to find ways to frame these insights to share a fresh perspective.

Being “present” is trendy, but what does it mean to truly pursue letting go of the past and the future?

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/368 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary If you know me or have followed my work for the last decade, you know how much I have raved about my love for Evernote. Well, the day finally came when I couldn’t take it anymore. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss exactly why I left Evernote, and what my new productivity system looks like today. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Blender Bombs [Get 20% off your first order with code 5AM] Freewrite Traveler [Block distractions with this modern-day typewriter] The 5 AM Miracle [Book by Jeff Sanders] The Free-Time Formula [Book by Jeff Sanders] Focus@Will [Start your 2-week free trial] DEVONthink [Note-taking app for mac and iOS] Nozbe [My favorite task manager] Google Workspace [Formerly G Suite, this is my business solution for online file storage, email, and more] Focus@Will [The best productivity music designed by neuroscientists] My Full List of Tools [See everything I’m using today]

If you know me or have followed my work for the last decade, you know how much I have raved about my love for Evernote. Well, the day finally came when I couldn’t take it anymore.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/367 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary The Core of Your Best Health is Likely in Your Gut I have been a vegan for over 10 years, yet I have never truly prioritized gut health in an intentional way. Feeling your best is usually about energy and immunity, two things that are significantly enhanced by probiotics, a stellar plant-based diet, and a fit lifestyle. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Pulp Culture founders Brendan Brazier and Mark McTavish about how you can enhance your diet and fitness in ways you likely never would have imagined. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Calm [Free month of your first year] UCAN [Save 20% with code MIRACLE] Swanson Vitamins [Get 20% off and free shipping on orders $50+ with code HEALTHY20] Right Side Up [Free week of service after your first quarter of engagement] BetterHelp [Get 10% off your first month with code 5AM] Pulp Culture [Naturally fermented alcoholic beverage] 101 Cider House [Naturally fermented alcoholic cider] . Brendan Brazier, a devout vegan since the age of 14, is the formulator and cofounder of Vega (an industry leader in plant based nutrition). He is also the bestselling author of the Thrive book series, as well as Editor-in-Chief of Alive Magazine. As a former professional Ironman triathlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon champion, Brendan is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition. Mark McTavish followed his passion and built a successful career in the commercial fitness business. With a focus on product design and brand development, Mark spent nearly a decade working with fitness professionals across North America. Mark’s career path came full circle when he realized his dream to craft the healthiest alcoholic beverages on the planet; a convergence of two industries that had previously seemed to be an impossible pairing.

I have been a vegan for over 10 years, yet I have never truly prioritized gut health in an intentional way.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/366 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary Healthy Habits Don’t Have to Be Hard or Complicated What holds most of us back from phenomenal health is not our lack of trying, so what would take our health to a whole new level? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Phoebe Jenkins, a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, about how to make healthy habits easier and more automatic with the smartest daily strategies. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Stamps.com [4-week trial + free postage + digital scale –> claim by clicking on microphone on top menu bar of Stamps.com website and enter code 5AM] Swanson Vitamins [Get 20% off and free shipping on orders $50+ with code HEALTHY20] The 5 AM Miracle Audiobook [Read by Jeff Sanders] Focus@Will [Start your 2-week free trial] PhoebeJenkins.com [Phoebe’s website] @phoebe.jenkins [On Instagram] . Phoebe Jenkins Phoebe Jenkins is a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, AADP Health Coach, and licensed Massage Therapist. She has extensively studied ayurveda, anatomy and physiology, and vegan and vegetarian cooking. She has been in the movement and wellness field for over 8 years, and has a background in dance. Phoebe has devoted herself to her own personal growth and development and knows first-hand it can be frustrating and challenging, however no matter how hard the process can be, it is also completely and utterly worth it.

What holds most of us back from phenomenal health is not our lack of trying, so what would take our health to a whole new level?

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/365 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary Ready to Blow Up Your Smoothie with a Nutritious Bomb? I have been devouring smoothies for over a decade, and my approach to nutrition has evolved more times than I can count in the last 10 years. The interview on the show this week is once again taking my nutrition plan to the next level by adding in a few key ingredients every morning. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Helen Hall, CEO of Blender Bombs, about upgrading your smoothie, squeezing in silent workouts, and launching companies as often as you get new ideas. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Swanson Vitamins [Get 20% off and free shipping on orders $50+ with code HEALTHY20] BetterHelp [Get 10% off your first month with code 5AM] Focus@Will [Start your 2-week free trial] The 5 AM Miracle Audiobook [Read by Jeff Sanders] @HushUpAndHustle [Helen Hall on Instagram] Blender Bombs [Use Code MIRACLE for 20% off] Hustle Meal Prep [Helen’s meal prep company] Tao of Charlie Munger [Book by David Clark] Waking Up App [Meditation app from Sam Harris] . Helen Hall Helen Hall a plant-forward health enthusiast and CEO of Blender Bombs, the only nutrient-dense smoothie boosters in the US. Hall started her company out of her kitchen with a $300 budget and built a company that is now worth $10 million dollars, all in just 3 short years. Blender Bombs were born out of Hall’s need to curb late night cravings and satisfy her sweet tooth, while keeping her health in mind. Three years and many product tests later, you can now find Blender Bombs in Whole Foods, World Markets, and Thrive Markets. Born in Atlanta and operating out of Charleston, South Carolina, Helen has a passion for health, wellness, nutrition, and movement. Helen earned a bachelor’s degree in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management at the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

I have been devouring smoothies for over a decade, and my approach to nutrition has evolved more times than I can count in the last 10 years.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/364 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary What if You Could Just Write … Without Distractions? I have published 2 books and written hundreds of articles, and yet blocking distractions while writing has always been an issue for me. I fight the urge to not-write so many times that I have to get creative to force myself to just sit and write. That’s why I’m so excited about a new device that can radically improve productivity by eliminating distractions at the source. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Adam Leeb, co-founder of Freewrite, about how we can all optimize our ability to do what we need to do — any nothing else. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Calm [Free month of your first year] Swanson Vitamins [Get 20% off and free shipping on orders $50+ with code HEALTHY20] Right Side Up [Free week of service after your first quarter of engagement] Focus@Will [Start your 2-week free trial] Adam Leeb [Adam’s website] Astrohaus [Adam’s company] Freewrite [Distraction-free writing tool] Freewrite Traveler [Smaller travel version of the original Freewrite] Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse [Computer mouse that Adam uses] ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II [Computer keyboard that Adam uses] . Adam Leeb Adam Leeb is an award-winning product designer and mechanical engineer (MIT ’07) originally hailing from the burbs of Detroit, MI. He is obsessed with product design especially in relation to user experience and user interaction. Currently, Adam spends most of his energy as a co-founder at Astrohaus in Detroit, Michigan. In his role there, he ideated, designed, launched, and saw through to mass production the Freewrite distraction-free writing tool. Prior to Astrohaus, Adam founded SunDaily, a nutritional supplement brand focused on Vitamin D and new formulas for the modern desk-worker looking for better performance. Adam started his career on Wall Street working in a variety of roles at Macquarie Bank. He operated as an investment banker, private equity professional, lender, and structured commodities finance provider.

I have published 2 books and written hundreds of articles, and yet blocking distractions while writing has always been an issue for me.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/363 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary The Next Evolution of Standing Desks Have Arrived I first built myself a standing desk at home in 2012. I then built another standing desk for my day job at the time. Both desks worked well, but they were a bit sloppy. Now, I’m using a state of the art adjustable standing desk that provides incredible flexibility, storage, and customization that is wonderful for productivity and my own health. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss my new standing desk, as well as how to optimize your office to get more done and stay energized throughout the day. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode BetterHelp [Get 10% off your first month with code 5AM] UCAN [Save 20% with code MIRACLE] Hello Fresh [Get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box with code MIRACLE80] The 5 AM Miracle Audiobook [Read by Jeff Sanders] The Free-Time Formula [Book by Jeff Sanders] My Full Podcast Equipment List [Hardware, Software, and Online Tools] Uplift Standing Desk [80″ 2-Leg, V2 Commercial C-Frame with Reclaimed Fir] Fluidstance [My Balance Board] Standing Mat [From Uplift Desk] Glass Whiteboard Surface [Great for note-taking and reminders]