Habits and Hustle

Tero Isokauppila is the Founder of Four Sigmatic, a Foodpreneur, and Author of Healing Mushrooms. Here’s a list of some of the things Tero mentions can be replaced by some kind of mushroom: coffee, face masks, animal protein, BREATHING EXERCISES, and MEDITATION. No, I’m not kidding. Yes, you’ve gotta hear this episode! Tero may be an expert on mushrooms, but that’s not where his interests stop. An overall health nut, Tero and Jen discuss his routines, his company mantras, how he built a mushroom-based company into the success it is today and his pursuit of educating the masses on responsibly sourced natural superfoods. He even wrote a children’s book called “Santa Sold Mushrooms.” Seriously. Ya’ gotta hear this one.Youtube Link to This EpisodeFour Sigmatic's Website Four Sigmatic's Instagram

Evy Poumpouras is a Former Secret Service Agent, Host on Bravo TV's Spy Games, and Author of Becoming Bulletproof. When someone casually mentions the necessity for preparing your mind and body to take a bullet you know it’s gonna be a good episode. Evy takes Jen through her journey training for and getting into the secret service, what it was like and the mindset needed to succeed, and finally, working as security detail to former and, at times, sitting Presidents. Navigating her time after that career she expands on the knowledge from that path and how it has applied to every other facet of her life. With someone as trained for intense interrogation as Evy maybe Jen didn’t get some of the juicier details, but a look into peak human conditioning, secret service, and how to turn that training into a success for life after is more than enough to fill anyone’s interest. Don’t worry, no kevlar necessary in listening to this episode.Learn more at Ucan.co and save 20% on your order with code HUSTLEYoutube Link to This EpisodeEvy's WebsiteEvy's Instagram

Chris Voss is a Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Best Selling Author, and Businessman. A career of high-stakes interaction has opened Voss up to the nuance of human nature, and through a very scientific approach, not only does he break down what it takes to level with and empathize with life-threatening terrorists, but also a business associate. From the strength of “no” to the worthlessness of compromise, Voss and Jen discuss the ins and outs of hostage negotiation to the ups and downs of interpersonal relationships. Curious what insight an FBI Hostage Negotiator could possibly have on business, hustle, and success? Yeah, us too. Don't miss out.Youtube Link to This EpisodeChristopher's WebsiteChristopher's Instagram

Opal Tometi is a Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter, a Human Rights Activist, Writer, & Community Organizer. Through her work, she has fought for justice and the deserved attention to the Black Lives Matter movement, immigration, and basic human rights. Whether or not you agree fully with your current perception of the movement Tometi does a concise and factual breakdown of many of the questions you might have. Addressing rumors, myths, and slander about Black Lives Matter while also tackling issues on police training, healthcare, the court system, and exactly what it’s taken to get the movement to this point in history. Listen to how all lives matter when Black lives matter, how to “walk the talk", and what to do next. The learning never stops… Hard to believe it started with a hashtag.Youtube Link to This EpisodeOpal’s WebsiteOpal’s Instagram

Wim Hof is an Extreme Athlete, The Iceman, and a Scientific Pioneer. Throughout his entire life, Wim has been meeting challenges deemed impossible for the human mind and body. Taking Jen through his breathing exercise, discussing the need for stress, and explaining his progress and process Wim breaks down what society and science may deem harmful and builds it back up as a strength. As someone who puts his own body on the line pushing the limits of science and the human condition, Wim Hof is a must-listen. He’s opinionated, he’s scientific, he’s honest… he’s The Iceman.Youtube Link to This EpisodeWim's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iceman_hof/ Wim's Website - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Dr. Daniel Amen is a 12x NY Times Bestselling Author, Psychiatrist, & Founder of Amen Clinics. Too often mental healthcare attempts to medicate as a solution to a problem they don’t seem to understand. Dr. Amen seeks to adjust that style of thinking by analyzing the brain the way we would approach any other physical ailment. Taking a biological approach to psychiatry, the doctor attempts to remove the stigma of “mental illness” and replace it with “brain health” in a way he believes can be treated, in many situations, without pharmaceutical interference. With a focus not only on the trauma and complications of adulthood but also on those from childhood that may even lend to patients’ current struggles, this episode delivers a dose of education and scientific study to the everyday brain health issues that plague so many of us. Whether you’re caught up inside depressed through quarantine, or forced to work in the middle of a pandemic spiking your anxiety, maybe you’ll find some relief in what the doctor has to say.Youtube Link to This EpisodeDr. Amen's WebsiteDr. Amen's Instagram

Dr. Paul Saladino is the Bestselling Author of The Carnivore Code and a Board-Certified Physician Nutrition Specialist. After over a decade of experimenting with different diets, Dr. Saladino has stumbled into an animal-product-only diet for the past couple of years. Working against everything we assume to know about health and food Saladino challenges our minds and our stomachs consuming the meat you’d expect and, perhaps, the organs you wouldn’t: steak, liver, pancreas, and any other part of an animal you can think of assuring the importance of nutrition in animals “from nose-to-tail.” Curious about a “carnivorous diet?” Wondering why you’re “eating healthy” and not seeing results? Stomach issues that seem unsolvable? Take a listen… maybe on an empty stomach, though. The man talks about eating testicles.Youtube Link to this EpisodeDr. Paul's InstagramDr. Paul's Website

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a Narcissism Expert, Clinical Psychologist, and Professor of Psychology. What it means to be a narcissist, the different types of narcissistic behavior, how to spot those relationships in your own life, and how to navigate entrepreneurship in a healthy way avoiding these toxic tendencies. Dr. Ramani expands on and explains these possible harms opening up what many people may be and have been enduring their entire lives. From the Me Too movement to an office job, to a "charming yoga expert”, to our homes… our lives seem plagued by these people. Tired of feeling used, like a pushover, or maybe even not sure how to spot if you’re dealing with a narcissist yourself? Take Dr. Ramani’s insight and see the world’s narcissists for what they truly are.Youtube Link to This EpisodeDr. Ramani Durvasula's WebsiteDr. Ramani Durvasula's Youtube Channel

Gretchen Rubin is a 3x Best Seller Author on Habits, Happiness, and Human Nature & Host of Happier Podcast. She sits down with Jen in this episode to challenge our notion of what habits are and how useful they really can be. From her work “The Four Tendencies” and “The Happiness Project” along with a full career now in studying human nature Gretchen is well qualified to tell you maybe “you just are what you are and you have to find something that work for you, specifically.” Expressing the importance of the individual, the importance of envy, and the importance of achieving “happier” instead of seeking “happiness” Gretchen takes you out of your own head to see how and who you are. Having trouble building and forming habits? Goals used to be easier, but somewhere along the way, something changed? This episode might just open you up to what might really be going on and leave you Better Than Before. Youtube Link to This EpisodeGretchen's WebsiteGretchen's Instagram

Wallo 267 went from Serving 20 years in prison to be a Speaker, Activist, Marketer, and Connector. Navigating prison at 17, creating his “Book of Life” by asking new convicts to explain the outside world so he wouldn’t be lost when he got out, and sneaking in an iPod Touch to learn what Google is further using it to start an Instagram prepping for his wild success not even a year after his release at 37. Wallo 267 is the lifeblood of hustle. The definition of what it takes to succeed in the most extreme circumstances. Ever wonder what it takes? The resolve required to persevere and make a new life for yourself? Take your perspective, learn to love yourself, and don’t care what people think. He was in prison for 20 years and nothing’s slowing him down. What’s your excuse?Youtube Link to This Episode Wallo's WebsiteWallo's Instagram

Dr. Mindy Pelz is the Founder of Reset Academy, Best Selling Author, and Fasting Enthusiast. If you have ever been interested in or wanted to try any type of fasting (intermittent or otherwise) Dr. Mindy Pelz has the research, the knowledge, and years of experience to answer any questions or concerns you might have, and that’s exactly what this episode of the podcast is. The episode is one hour. Entirely about fasting. It’s comprehensive, educational, accessible, and if you haven’t already been interested in fasting, after listening, you might be. Go in a sugar-burner, come out a fat-burner, and no matter what, remember there’s no such thing as a failed fast.Youtube Link to This EpisodeDr. Pelz Website

Jesse Itzler is the Co-founder of Marquis Jet, Founder of The 100 Mile Group & Minority-Owner of the Atlanta Hawks. Jesse’s here to challenge the conventional wisdom of what it takes to be spontaneous. Surprisingly? Routine. 24-hour running marathons, buying an RV on a whim, climbing to the top of Mt. Washington at 50, the concept of never saying no… Jesse plans his life guaranteeing an adventure instead of just waiting for one to happen. If you’ve been stuck in a rut- in need of something new, or just don’t know how to find time for yourself, this guy’s got 30 years of picking up skill after skill after skill to wake you up and get you motivated for a life of doing what you want to do. Better have a planner handy. A couple of simple scheduling tricks, and see just how wild your life could get.Youtube Link to This EpisodeJesse’s WebsiteJesse’s Instagram

Kerri Walsh Jennings is a Professional Beach Volleyball Player and Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Showing what it takes to “have it all” balancing work, life, love, and play while reaching the highest possible peaks an athlete can achieve. Kerri discusses the nuance of having her husband as her coach, the “Freedom in Discipline”, the need for keeping grounded and “being where you are”, and much more. Interested in the mindset of the peak physical condition? Concerned about the future of the Olympics post-Covid? If we can all barely keep up with our lives these days how’s an Olympian with a husband and kids doing it?Youtube Link to This EpisodeKerri's Instagram

Eric Byrnes is an 11-Year MLB Outfielder, 11x Ironman Triathlete, and Entrepreneur. Funnily he isn’t one for labels but is defined by what you do. Still, it’s hard to ignore his laundry list of accomplishments. Jen and Eric discuss the nature of his tactics for achieving his success, the wisdom of his late father, his experience with the MLB, as a marathon runner, a triathlete, and even the books he loves. Wanting a gaze into the mind of someone who truly sees no limits for the human body? Whether it’s just doing that one thing to get you started, or running 44 miles for your 44th Birthday Eric has the intensity, the drive, the experience, and a remarkably positive outlook to show what potential every person has wherever they are in life. Don’t worry. You don’t have to run 20 miles every day in quarantine like he is. You can do your one thing to get started by just listening to this episode.Youtube Link to this EpisodeEric Byrnes’ WebsiteEric Byrnes’ Instagram

Sal Di Stefano is one of the Hosts of Mind Pump Podcast, and a Full Fledged Fitlosopher. With decades of fitness, health, and training experience locked in his obsessive nature he showcases the need for “knowing your sh**” Instagram models, fitness fads, health hacks… Di Stefano barrels down on these dangerous modern enticements and explains the need for real, tried-and-true knowledge and hard work in the health & fitness space. Not sure how to navigate this modern era of countless “professionals” with seemingly endless “expertise” promising results but churning out duds? Who do you trust? How can you find that help and get educated on your body? This episode has some hard truths you know you've needed to hear without lacking that hope you've been looking for. From diet to discipline; body signals to supplements... This episode delivers.Youtube Link to This EpisodeMind Pump PodcastSal's Instagram