Podcast Episodes

In this short, but very profound episode, Dr Bernie joins us to share his “closet story.” “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” — Albert Pike

Dealing with things in a chronological, linear manner is not always ideal. The OODA loop is a strategical military and law enforcement concept that stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. Tim and Steve talk about how it can be applied by everyone to more effectively handle situations we experience in everyday life.

Energy. What is energy? How does your energy affect your relationships and interaction with others? How do we get more energy? Yes, there are physical elements we need — proper nutrients and rest. But mentally what is necessary to energize yourself and defeat laziness? According to this website, here are the 10 Main Causes Of Laziness that we discuss: Procrastination Distraction Poor lifestyle choices Exhaustion Indecisiveness Poor nutrition Lack of motivation Lack of s...

Back by popular demand, it’s Dr Bernie. He talks about making every moment count, being a good soul, helping others we encounter along our journey, staying mentally alert and aware, respecting yourself, rituals, exercise, food, and so much more: Timing and distance — how to be in the right place at the right time (2:00) Why and how to truly be in the moment (3:24) What happened that caused him to shift his mindset and priorities (4:03) Dr Bernie’s beliefs on how to be su...

When you do something — anything at all — for a long time and you’re passionate about it, there’s a tendency to expect others to do it too. Because it’s become routine for you, and you’re comfortable with it, it can be hard to imagine that may not be the case for everyone. Rather than always being the one speaking, be sure to listen as well. ”Not everyone can be an oak tree.” — Carol Hoover Being consistent dictates results, but of course it’s easy to be consistent with something that you’re g...

The last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about the world’s Blue Zones. There are 9 common lifestyle habits the world’s longest-living cultures all have. The first 3 habits involve staying physically active, finding a sense of purpose, and having ways to shed stress. Then we talked about not overeating, incorporating beans in your diet, and drinking alcohol regularly in moderation. Tim, Steve, and Dr Al Peters continue with the last 3 longevity secrets: Choose to be around a small group of...

What are Blue Zones? Why do so many residents in these places live to 100 and longer? They all seem to have 9 commonalities that lead to longer, healthier, happier lives. On the last episode we talked about some of those lifestyle habits. Dr Peters joins Tim and Steve again to discuss a few more longevity secrets that cultures in blue zones have in common. Talk includes what to eat, when to eat, and even how to eat: Stop eating when you feel 80% full — you’ll lose about 17 pounds Inc...

Dr Albert Peters is the owner and medical director of the Center for Anti-Aging Medicine & Hormone Wellness. In this episode, learn how to transform your family and your community to live longer and better. Dr Peters joins Tim and Steve to share some of the longevity secrets that cultures in the blue zones of the world all have in common. The first 3 lifestyle habits include: Move naturally and stay physically active Have a sense of purpose in your life Have a routine to get...

It's pretty hard to “Attack Life” if you're living in fear and anxiety because of extreme violence which seemingly is becoming more prevalent. The US Department of Homeland Security's official recommendation is to “Run, Hide, Fight.” Timothy Spiess, retired Senior Special Agent with the US Secret Service joins us to break that down even further. There are no guarantees, but here are some practical and tactical things you can do to increase your chances of surviving an assault by an active shoot...

Contrary to what many other podcasts similar to ours are telling you — YOU CAN’T CONTROL CERTAIN THINGS. A trending topic these days seems to be people telling you things such as “Take control of your life!” and “You’re in control of what happens, so take charge!” While these people are attempting to empower and embolden you — what they’re really doing is setting you up to fall harder when circumstances strike. Saying you are in control is simply not true. Don’t misunderstand. We are big propo...

Anxiety is something we all deal with to some degree. What most people don’t realize is how dangerous and detrimental it can be if it’s allowed to grow. It can get out of control, lead to other issues, and ruin lives. Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC is back again to offer his expertise on how to reduce anxiety. Some of the things discussed include: Why for the first time in history an entire generation is over-scheduled and overwhelmed One of the commonalities of poor ...

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC has been on the show a couple times before. First he talked about how high performers focus, then he proved to us how important good sleep is. Contact him if you’re interested in his keynote speech for business leaders or his signature keynote speech for athletes. Last week Tim and Steve shared some personal stories about emotions getting out of control, and now Jarrod joins us again to provide his knowledge and firsthand clinical experience on: ...

Tim shares a recent story about anger and rage. It could have ended very badly. Other things discussed include: Tim’s 15-minute rule with his wife The reason why indignation can be good, even though rage is bad The major difference between combat sports, such as MMA, and real-life fighting If you want to see what real focus looks like, try to observe yourself when you get angry

It’s our July 4th Special Episode — some thoughts and reflections on Independence Day 2019. “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” — John F Kennedy

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC is back on the show. This time the guys talk about sleep — one of the most important things of all if you want to be healthy, powerful, and productive. You’ll hear the following and more: What the #1 reason is that people are sleep-deprived What can be done about sleep deprivation What we know from yawning How to nap properly The last time Jarrod was on the show he spoke about the ability to “shift” and focus on goal...

Having the ability to focus on what needs to be done is something we talk about often on our show. Focusing is what got Brad out of jail and it's what allowed Eddie to reclaim his life after tragedy. Last week Dr Jarrod Spencer talked about it from his clinical experience dealing with athletes and high performers. He also talked about shifting in order to achieve focus. We dive deeper into shifting on this episode. Tim and Steve discuss how being able to shift leads to focus, how they are dif...

Dr Jarrod Spencer is a sports psychologist, professional speaker, author, and consultant. President and founder of Mind of the Athlete, LLC — a sports psychology company — he is committed to improving the emotional health of athletes all over. He joins Tim and Steve for the first of a several-part series. Hear how reading Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman had a major influence on him. On many previous episodes of the podcast you’ll hear us refer to the importance of focus. Why must we ...

Sensei Steve Turoscy joins us to share the 10 Rules for Fighting he has devised over the years. Not only do these principles apply to the martial arts, but to everyday life, as the case is with all discussions on the show. Listen and hear how these universal concepts played a major role in helping Steve combat adversity a few years ago. The 10 Rules for Fighting: Always be in control. When anger arises, think of the consequences. Master the basics and you will be a good fighter. ...

The Takeover is a book that will help you program your thoughts and actions to perform at your highest level. In this episode authors George “GK” Koufalis and Brad A Modrich join Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman to share a few of their top 20 essential ingredients that highly successful people utilize. Similar to Attack Life, Not Others — these gentlemen are on a mission to help others live a more productive and fulfilling life. Their book is very easy to read and certainly holds its own in the self...

The last two weeks we told the story about tragedy and survival — Episode 066 and Episode 067. Truth be told Tim and Steve weren’t even sure to begin with if they wanted to discuss it — because of the painful, sensitive subject matter. This week, the plan was to pivot and move on to another topic. However, the universe had something else in mind. Feedback validating it was good to have the conversation with Eddie came in many forms. This included a message from a gentleman named Anthony — a mess...

On last week’s show we set the stage for this powerful episode you’re about to hear. Eddie Yurickones joins Tim and Steve as they talk about the horrific tragedy in 1995 — the loss of Eddie’s teenage son. He was shot and killed by a 13-year-old neighbor. How did Eddie face this? How does he go on? How does he deal with the pain? What can we all learn from this inspirational man? Who is his hero that gives him strength? As you listen notice how often he says the word “focus” and how being focuse...

If you think shootings are becoming more frequent and worse — you're right. The term “active shooter” is now a part of our everyday language, and often media portrays these incidents as “the new normal.” Politics aside, how does one go on after a tragedy such as this? Faith, family, and friends are often what it comes down to. Next week on the show Tim and Steve have a good friend join them to tell his story. His life and our lives changed forever back in 1995 when he lost his son. That horrifi...

If you’re going to listen to only one episode, this might be the one to “reset” the way you view your life. Our guest — Life Coach, Dr Bernie — explains how the only true reality is the present moment. Hear why he says every moment of every day is your chance to be “reborn.” He shares his “closet story” along with what he’s determined to be our purpose here on earth. Other key takeaways include: The importance of being a good soul and helping others If there’s something you don’t like...

Previously we’ve talked about the connection between fear and courage along with the importance of getting comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. Today Tim and Steve talk about the recent competition Steve took part in — the results, thoughts, and what we all can take from it. Key takeaways from their discussion include: You cannot expand unless you root One also needs depth of root (depth of experience) in order to expand Never stop expanding — experiences, friendships, kn...