Category: Podcast

630: What My Nonverbal Autistic Son Taught Me About Truly Listening with J. Brad Britton

In our conversation, J. Brad shares the emotional story of how his relationship with Sam has evolved and how it has completely changed the way he understands his son, himself, and others. You’ll also learn why this conversation is about so much more than autism, what it means to move beyond assumptions and truly see someone, and why becoming a more patient, present, empathetic human being may be one of the most powerful transformations any of us can experience.

629: Cracking The Man Code To Improve Your Marriage & Relationships with Mat Boggs

In our conversation, Mat Boggs shares a simple 5-step framework to help you ask for what you want, navigate conflict with more understanding, and create the emotional safety that allows love and trust to deepen over time.

628: The Inner Work That Awakens Your Highest Self with Danny Morel

In our conversation, Danny breaks down his three-part framework and explains why awakening starts with questioning everything. You’ll also learn why healing requires reclaiming your power from the stories you’ve been living in, how forgiveness can become the doorway to peace and freedom, and how plant medicine—including ayahuasca—can serve as a powerful catalyst for deeper healing and self-discovery.

627: How To Achieve Meaningful Long-Term Goals with Dorie Clark

In our conversation, Dorie Clark explored why so many people get trapped in short-term thinking, how patience and consistency create extraordinary outcomes, and Dorie shared practical strategies to stay motivated, build habits that support your future self, and stay committed to achieving your biggest long-term goals.

626: Surrendering Your Ego to Connect With Your Soul with Kyle Cease

In this episode, we go deeper than I’ve ever gone on this podcast. Kyle Cease talks about how the internet is bombarding us with first-level insights, why “positive thinking” fails to overcome our personal struggles, and how our addiction to impact, productivity, and even self-help can keep us from real healing.

625: The Coaching Habit That Brings Out The Best In People with Michael Bungay Stanier

In our conversation, you’ll hear Michael talk about why we’re all “advice-giving maniacs,” how asking better questions leads to better outcomes, and the simple coaching framework Michael has taught to coaches and leaders around the world. You’ll learn his most powerful questions and why they unlock clarity, accountability, and trust.

624: How to Be More Charismatic and Have Great Conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards

In our conversation, Vanessa breaks down charisma into a simple, learnable framework: warmth + competence. We talk about the four ways we “signal” others with verbal and physical cues, why most people don’t signal strongly enough, and how that can actually make you seem colder, less confident, or harder to connect with—even when you have great intentions.

623: The Money Habits That Cure Financial Stress with Mike Michalowicz

Today, Mike talks about why most people are naturally wired to spend their paycheck fast (and the surprising behavioral science behind it), why budgeting fails for so many people, and the simple “behavioral intercept” that makes managing money feel almost automatic. Mike walks through his foundational account system—how to split your money into clear, purpose-driven buckets so you always know what you can spend, what you’re saving, and what’s already protected.

622: How Cannabis Changed My Life And Can Change Yours with Joe Sheehey, CEO of CURED Nutrition

Today, Joe breaks down what cannabinoids like CBD, CBN, and low-dose THC actually do in the body and why the proper dosage is the difference between improving versus feeling anxious and turned off. We talk about how the stigma that clouds people’s minds about the health benefits from cannabis keeps people from exploring options that could genuinely help them, and why responsible, non-intoxicating products are creating an alternative path for millions of people.

621: 6 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2026

In today’s episode, I’m sharing six (6) books that I believe can genuinely change your life this year. Whether your focus is setting bigger goals, strengthening your marriage, becoming a more effective leader, building a thriving family culture, or shifting your relationship with money, there’s something here for everyone.

620: How to Navigate Conflict Without Losing the People You Love with Kelsey Blahnik

In today’s episode, Hal welcomes Kelsey Blahnik to explore how to set boundaries without burning bridges, speak your truth without escalating tension, and how to hold both accountability and compassion at the same time.

619: The 3 Ego Beliefs That Quietly Run Your Life with Aaron Abke

In our conversation, Aaron breaks down the three (3) core ego beliefs and explains how they quietly drive anxiety and inner conflict. We explore why happiness rooted in outcomes often falls short, how ego resists reality, and why true peace begins when we stop fighting life as it is.

618: Return to Real: How To Live Authentically In The Digital World with Ryan Levesque

In our conversation, Ryan breaks down three (3) transformative shifts for living well in the age of AI. He explains why the best things in life don’t scale, why optimizing for oxytocin is more important than chasing dopamine, and why reconnecting with nature restores clarity, creativity, and purpose.

617: How to Rewire Your Brain to Overcome Self-Sabotage with Thais Gibson, PhD

In our conversation, Thais explains the science behind why we get stuck, how childhood conditioning shapes our adult identity, and why willpower alone will never prevail when your subconscious beliefs are working against you.

616: How to Prepare NOW for Your Best Year Ever

In today’s episode, I’m sharing why the final weeks of the year are your greatest opportunity to prepare mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the future you want to create. The truth is, the decisions you make in December will undoubtedly impact the momentum, mindset, and confidence you carry into the new year.

615: AI Can’t Replace You (If You Do This) with Amber Vilhauer

In our conversation, Amber shares why AI doesn’t have to be a threat, why authenticity and alignment will define the next era of entrepreneurship, and how to navigate the coming wave of job displacement by leaning into your unique strengths, voice, and values.

614: The Life-Changing Impact of Eternal Optimism with Matt Drinkhahn

In our conversation, Matt opens up about the most challenging period in his life when a devastating zipline accident left him in a wheelchair, virtually unable to stand up, handle chores, or provide for his family. He shares how he battled excruciating pain, which tested his marriage in addition to fears of losing his career, and the possibility he may never walk again—and the three principles he used to rebuild his life from the ground up.

613: Why ‘Being Grateful’ Isn’t Working for You

In today’s episode, I’m exploring why heartfelt gratitude has its greatest power not when life is easy, but when life is hard—and how  to shift your consciousness from resistance to acceptance. I’ll share personal stories from the most difficult moments of my life and how gratitude became the most powerful medicine for peace and healing.

612: Talking to Yourself Isn’t Crazy (It’s How You Master Your Mind)

In today’s episode, I’ll show you how using your own voice can immediately
transform your mental and emotional state, elevate your focus, and help you lead
yourself through any challenge.

611: How to Live Longer, Healthier & Happier After 50 with Dwayne J. Clark

In our conversation, Dwayne shares the powerful lessons he’s learned from interviewing dozens of centenarians, how inflammation is a significant factor of aging, and why longevity is as much about attitude and perspective as it is about science.

610: A Letter to My Kids (My Biggest Regrets)

In today’s episode, I thought I’d share a very personal letter that I recently wrote to my kids about the biggest regrets of my life. Things like all the precious moments that I’ve missed that I’ll never get back, and moving away from loved ones I wish I’d stayed close to. These are the lessons that taught me that family and loved ones should always come first, no matter what.

609: The Song That Changed My Outlook On Life & Transformed My Marriage

Today, I’m talking about a song from Teddy Swims that completely shifted my perspective on love, gratitude, and what’s most important in life. At the time, I was in the midst of a petty argument with my wife and dealing with conflict in my marriage. It was a great reminder that, in the end, love and connection in our relationships are what life is all about.

608: Empower Your Body to Heal with Functional Medicine with Dr. Philip Oubre

In our conversation, Dr. Oubre outlines the six root causes of chronic illness, dispels some common myths of conventional medicine, and provides actionable steps to take full responsibility for your own healing. You’ll learn how heavy metals, mold, toxins, and even emotional stress impact your body; why most doctors still get nutrition wrong; and what simple dietary shifts can dramatically improve your health and wellbeing.

607: How to Live and Love Fully with John O’Leary

In this episode, John O’Leary joins me to share many heartfelt life lessons he learned from his father (who passed away 15 days after watching the movie), and he gives the backstory on one of the most powerful things his dad ever said: “I love you, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

606: Stop Settling (The Mediocrity Intervention)

Today, I’m sharing The Mediocrity Intervention: a five-step process to help you recognize where you’re falling short of what matters most and how to rise above it. I’ll walk you through the five (5) universal reasons we settle and give five simple steps to break free and realign with your highest potential.

605: Identifying and Living What Matters Most

Today, I’m going to walk you through a simple three-step process to help you identify, affirm, and live in alignment with what matters most to you.

604: How to Grow and Monetize Your Personal Brand with Rory Vaden

In our conversation, Rory shares why personal branding is first and foremost a spiritual mission, how service (not self-promotion) is the key to long-term success, and why multiple streams of income is the wrong strategy when you’re starting out.

603: How to Build Emotional Intelligence and Transform Every Area of Your Life with Dr. Travis Bradberry

In this conversation, Dr. Bradberry unpacks the science and strategies of emotional intelligence—from the “anger funnel,” to perspective shifts, to why you can’t increase your EQ without first increasing your self-awareness. You’ll discover how EQ impacts stress, happiness, conflict, and energy—and how small, repeatable behaviors can literally rewire your brain and put you on the path to a higher EQ.

602: How to Go From Burnout to Balance with Chris Ducker

In today’s conversation, Chris and I unpack the framework from his book, including his Life OS system—a simple model built on four pillars: impactful work, loving relationships, personal mastery, and hobbies. We discuss why hustle should be a season, not a lifestyle, and how to identify what truly matters with his “Stop, Stay, Start” exercise, as well as why energy—not time—is your most valuable asset.

601: Biohacking on a Budget for Optimal Health with Tim Gray

Tim Gray shares several simple, yet effective ways to biohack and optimize your health that don’t require expensive tech or endless supplements. We talked about how to avoid the hidden dangers of seed oils and processed foods, why sleep is the most important biohack of all, and how practices like mouth taping dramatically improve your energy, focus, and vitality.

600: You Have More Control Over Your Life Than You Think with Ron Lynch

Ron Lynch explains why developing a wide range of skills is your best defense in a future being reshaped by AI, how to approach learning without adding overwhelm, and why your emotional state is always within your control, even in difficult or uncertain times.

599: How to Receive Divine Guidance and Unlock Your Best Ideas

Today, I’m sharing how I learned to replace overthinking with what I call “divine downloads” — ideas that feel like they come straight from God, your highest self, or collective consciousness. I’ll walk you through a powerful story from a recent mastermind that reminded me how life-changing it is to act on inspiration the moment it arrives (before doubt talks you out of it).

598: AI and Bitcoin: What You Need to Know (and Do) NOW with Mark Moss

In this episode, Mark shares how major technological shifts in history echo today’s AI changes—and why job loss fears may be overblown. He explains how AI often enhances jobs instead of replacing them, and how it’s boosting professional performance.

597: How Visualization Can Change Your Life with Maya Raichoora

In this episode, we break down five distinct visualization methods—and how each one can help you build confidence, overcome adversity, accelerate healing, and unlock your next level. If you want to develop mental fitness, boost performance, and think like the ultra-successful, this episode is your roadmap.

596: How to Create a Spiritual Vision for Your Life with Jennifer Hudye

In our conversation, Jennifer guides us through the five essential steps to crafting a spiritual vision, starting with self-honesty and culminating with becoming the version of yourself who can bring it to life. You’ll learn how to suspend the “how,” what to do when fear blocks your clarity, and why vision is more than just a mental tool—it’s a way to partner with God (or your higher power) to co-create a life aligned with your purpose.

595: What to Do When Your Kid is Having Suicidal Thoughts with Rob Stein

In this emotional and powerful episode, Rob opens up about the darkest season of his life—when his teenage son admitted to having suicidal thoughts, and later attempted to take his life.

594: The Medical Intuitive Who Helped Me Heal What Doctors Couldn’t with Jason Ward

In this episode, we unpack how Jason discovered this gift, what he actually sees during a scan, and why he believes his intuition isn’t spiritual—it’s biological.

If you’ve ever felt like something is off in your body but the medical system can’t give you answers, this conversation may change your life.

593: Freedom From Suffering with Peter Crone

In this conversation, Peter guides me through a live coaching experience and unpacks the nature of emotional suffering, the origins of limiting beliefs, and why healing starts with awareness. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burdened by the events in your past, or disconnected from your true self, this episode is a masterclass on navigating negative emotions and returning to a place of freedom, love, and possibility.

592: The Transformative Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly

In our conversation, Samantha shares how breathwork creates sustainable transformation when combined with mindset shifts and the concept of making emotional pain optional by tapping into its power and using breathwork as a tool to make those moments easier to manage. If you’re someone who has tried breathwork before but is still unsure whether it works, I encourage you to check out this episode.

591: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality with Jesse Cole

In today’s podcast conversation, Jesse shares the mindset shifts and simple daily practices that helped him turn his life around and achieve seemingly impossible dreams, which you can model to revisit and begin to achieve your dreams.

590: The Dark Side of Biohacking

In this episode, I’m sharing five (5) nature-based “biohacks” that are free and cost nothing to help improve your mind, body, and overall well-being. While there is no shortage of tools and gadgets, such as cold plunges, red light therapy, and PEMF mats, that track every macro—and I’ve tried them all—we actually have everything we need if we just utilize what nature provides.

589: Learn Less to Achieve More with Pat Flynn

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the difference between what Pat calls “just-in-time learning” and “just-in-case learning,” how micro mastery enhances our learning process, and how voluntary force functions like setting dates and deadlines helped him succeed in business, public speaking, and even fishing. You’ll walk away with new tools on how you can shift your mindset, apply lean learning to any goal, and start making immediate progress—one small action at a time.

588: Betting on Yourself: Hala Taha’s Journey From Fired DJ to 7-Figure CEO

In this powerful and inspirational episode, I’m sitting down with Hala Taha—entrepreneur, host of the Young and Profiting podcast, and founder of Yap Media—to uncover the story behind her rise from an unpaid intern to one of the most influential voices in podcasting and media. Hala’s journey to success certainly wasn’t linear. She’s been fired, rejected, overlooked, and discouraged, but with pure resilience and determination, she used each setback to sharpen her skills, build her brand, and expand her vision.

587: Overcoming Financial Anxiety and Economic Uncertainty

Today, I’m sharing tips on mastering your mindset and three (3) simple steps that helped me turn things around from one of the darkest periods of my life in 2008, when I was drowning in debt, to doubling my income in just two months, even as the recession got worse.

586: Transform Your Habits — and Your Life

Today, I’m sharing four (4) simple steps that will help you transform your habits, which are so easy to implement that you’ll feel like you can’t fail. Once they’re part of your routine, they become automatic, to the point where I don’t even think of them anymore.

585: The Woman Who Raised Me – My Mom’s Incredible Mindset with Julie Wilson

This episode is incredibly long overdue because the stars aligned, and I had the chance to interview someone who has been instrumental in helping me become the man I am today. That person is none other than my mom, Julie Wilson.

You’ll learn how the positive mindset that I have today started when I was very young, why my family chooses to focus on the good things and not on the things that are out of our control, and how my mom lives with unshakable joy, even when life gets tough.

584: Healing Childhood Trauma and Shame with Daniela Tilbrook

In today’s episode, Daniela Tilbrook shares her deeply personal journey of surviving a decade of childhood sexual abuse, the years of silence that followed, and the transformative steps she’s taken to heal, reclaim her voice, and now helps others do the same.

583: The Blueprint for Inner Bliss

Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline.

582: The Shortcut to Becoming Self-Disciplined

Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline.

581: How to Repair and Heal Damaged Relationships

Today, I want to share a 5-step process for repairing and healing damaged relationships that’s truly been transformative in my own life. Over the past 6 months, I’ve repaired my relationship with my daughter and with my wife on more than one occasion. Whether you’re the one who’s been hurt or the one who’s done the hurting, there’s a path forward—and it starts with humility, empathy, and a willingness to grow.

580: The Power of Prayer – It’s Not What You Think

Today, I’m exploring one of the most personal and profound topics I’ve ever covered: the power of prayer. But not just in the traditional sense. I’m talking about it from a scientific, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Whether you’re deeply religious, spiritually curious, or a flat-out skeptic, this is an invitation to listen with an open mind.

579: How to Go After What You Want (And Get It) with Jenny Wood

In our conversation, Jenny Wood discussed nine surprising traits that can be powerful tools when applied the right way to help you break free from fear and self-doubt by rethinking what you’ve been told about success. If fear of failure, uncertainty, or judgment has ever held you back, this episode will help you unlock your version of wild courage and take bold steps toward positive outcomes.

578: Why I Stopped Being Vegan – The Nutritional Perspective

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my journey of transitioning from vegan to a more balanced diet. To be clear, this is NOT to convince you to change your diet but rather to encourage you to consider what our bodies truly need to thrive.

577: Learning to Trust Your Intuition with Marissa DiSimone

In today’s episode, Marissa reveals how to recognize intuitive signals, why a little skepticism is healthy, and shares a simple exercise to help you start tuning into your intuition today. We also dive into the role of spirituality, how to discern between fear and true intuition, and why trusting your inner wisdom can transform your life.

576: Real-Life Transformations from Two Longtime Miracle Morning Practitioners with Holly Bertone & Karen Stringer

In this episode, Rebecca shares her unfiltered truth—the wins, the failures, and the mindset shifts that helped her navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger. You’ll hear how she turned fear into fuel, why taking risks is essential to success, and the power of reinvention when faced with obstacles.

575: How to Go From Broke to a $100 Million with Rebecca Minkoff

In this episode, Rebecca shares her unfiltered truth—the wins, the failures, and the mindset shifts that helped her navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger. You’ll hear how she turned fear into fuel, why taking risks is essential to success, and the power of reinvention when faced with obstacles.

574: How AI and Technology Are Making Us Dumber

Are you starting to wonder about how much AI and technology is helping us or harming us? Most of us have smartphones in our pockets and rely on digital tools for almost everything. But beyond that, are we replacing a higher intelligence or even our relationship with God with artificial intelligence? It’s a big topic, so let’s talk about it.

573: Should You Remove Toxic People from Your Life?

How often do you struggle with a big decision to the point where you just feel stuck? Most people do. You’ve narrowed it down to 2 or 3 choices but can’t seem to move forward. Today’s guest is here to show us how to make these choices with clarity and confidence so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start creating the life you want.

572: How Changing Your Choices Changes Your Life with Kim DeYoung

How often do you struggle with a big decision to the point where you just feel stuck? Most people do. You’ve narrowed it down to 2 or 3 choices but can’t seem to move forward. Today’s guest is here to show us how to make these choices with clarity and confidence so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start creating the life you want.

571: Why We Procrastinate (And How to Stop Procrastinating)

In today’s episode, I’m launching a brand-new series, Why We Do What We Do, where we’ll explore the psychological and emotional patterns that shape our actions. I’ll share five strategies to help you draw a line in the sand and make a conscious decision to stop doing the things that don’t move the needle in your life.

570: How “I Am” Affirmations Can Transform Your Life with Dan McCormick

In today’s episode, Dan McCormick shares how his personal development journey was inspired by reading books by Zig Ziglar and Og Mandino and how he used affirmations to rebuild his self-worth and self-esteem to transform his life.

569: How to Be Happier in 2025

It’s a new year and I wanted to focus on something that I believe most people want, and that’s to be happier in 2025. And not just short-term happiness or brief moments of joy, but a sustained sense of peace and fulfillment.

568: Make Achieving Your 2025 Goals Easier (Using Neuroscience)

In today’s episode, I’m sharing four (4) proven strategies that will help you rewire your brain and stay on track to make it easier to achieve whatever goals you’ve set for yourself. You’ll learn how being aware of your brain’s neuroplasticity can help you close the gap between your desires and reality.

567: Turning Resolutions into Results (Miracle Year Series – Part 4 of 4)

Today, I’ll share three simple but powerful steps to help you follow through on your goals, even on those days when you’re struggling to motivate yourself. By focusing on habits, routines, and the accountability you need to stay on track, these steps will make achieving your goals feel effortless and almost automatic.

566: Optimizing Your Morning Routine (Miracle Year Series – Part 3 of 4)

Today, we’re focusing on the following critical piece of that foundation: Optimizing Your Morning Routine. I’ll walk you through the process I used to create my ideal morning routine—a routine that’s helped me achieve so much, including running an ultramarathon, doubling my income, and transforming my health and relationships.

565: Connecting Your Vision to Your Values for 2025 (Miracle Year Series – Part 2 of 4)

Today, I’ll share the strategy that’s been a game-changer for me for over 20 years in every area of life by elevating my goals from nice-to-haves to musts. And it all starts with identifying your foundational values and then clarifying a vision for your future that aligns with your values.

564: Reflecting on 2024 – Lessons Learned, Wins Celebrated, and Improvements

In today’s episode, you’ll walk away with a simple question that will transform how you approach your relationships with friends, family members, or anyone with different views and opinions.

563: How to Become Abundant (In Every Aspect of Life) with Cathy Heller

In today’s episode, Cathy reveals that abundance is not something to be chased—it’s something to be accessed from within. She breaks down how to tap into gratitude and abundance, even when life is hard.

562: How (and WHY) to Make December Your Best Month Ever

In today’s episode, you’ll walk away with a simple question that will transform how you approach your relationships with friends, family members, or anyone with different views and opinions.

561: How to Love ALL People (Especially Those You Disagree With)

In today’s episode, you’ll walk away with a simple question that will transform how you approach your relationships with friends, family members, or anyone with different views and opinions.

560: Moving Forward After the Election

Now that the election is over and a new President has been elected, I wanted to share my thoughts on what has happened since then. And just to reiterate, that Instagram post focused on finding a positive way to move forward, no matter who won the election. At the time, the polls were still open, and the results were unknown.

559: How to Create Your (External) Reality

In today’s episode, I will walk you through the practical strategies that helped me escape from feeling unfocused, undisciplined, and unsuccessful to building a life I’m proud of. These are simple strategies you can start applying today in any area where you want to see change, whether it’s relationships, finances, or your health.

558: How to Create Your Own (Internal) Reality

In today’s episode, I talk about how I’ve transformed my Scribing practice to gain more clarity, solve my problems, and ultimately create the reality I want to live in – and how you can do the same.

557: A Tribute to John Ruhlin – The Power of Thoughtful Gifting

In today’s episode, I’m sharing two journaling exercises to help you reclaim who you truly are. I’ll encourage you to grab your journal and reflect on a time when you were at your absolute best. Think of everything you’ve overcome and accomplished in your life, and prepare to write a letter to yourself in the 3rd person.

556: Reclaiming Who You Truly Are

In today’s episode, I’m sharing two journaling exercises to help you reclaim who you truly are. I’ll encourage you to grab your journal and reflect on a time when you were at your absolute best. Think of everything you’ve overcome and accomplished in your life, and prepare to write a letter to yourself in the 3rd person.

555: How to Optimize Your Miracle Mornings to Achieve Your Most Important Goals

Today, I’m sharing the strategy I’ve used for years – the Miracle Morning SAVERS – to create better habits and stick to them, even in the most overwhelming circumstances. This strategy helped me run an ultramarathon, beat cancer, double my income during the 2008 recession, and gave me the confidence to face every challenge head-on.

554: How Can We Talk WITH God?

In today’s episode, I’ll share how you can use periods of purposeful Silence to receive wisdom and create extraordinary breakthroughs without needing to follow a specific spiritual path. Whether you’re religious, atheist, agnostic, or simply someone searching for answers, this process can be transformative for you.

553: You Are Perfect Exactly As You Are

In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it means to be perfect as you are. You’ll learn how to handle setbacks without feeling like a failure, use those moments as a chance to grow, and recognize areas where you can improve without letting that take away from your self-worth.

552: How AI Can Transform Your Work with Geoff Woods

Today, I’m joined by Geoff Woods, founder of AI Leadership and author of The AI-Driven Leader. Geoff’s here to remind us there’s no need to be afraid and explain how we can use AI to transform how we work, communicate, and grow our businesses. And he has the stories to prove it.

551: The Inner Work to Thrive with Jon Berghoff & Adair Cates

Today’s guests are two incredible humans and dear friends, Jon Berghoff and Adair Cates, the dynamic duo behind xchange and Conscious Leadership. They’ve helped thousands of people reach a level of emotional self-mastery that once felt out of reach. Today, they’re sharing a toolkit for anyone who feels disconnected from their emotions, reactions, or thought patterns.

550: How to Regain Control of Your Life

In today’s episode, I’m excited to show you just how simple it can be to bounce back from whatever life throws at you. I’m going to walk you through the exact routine I use when it feels like things are falling apart. And the best part is, you can use these steps to improve your finances, relationships, or even your mental and physical health.

549: The Shortcut to Self-Improvement

In this episode, you’ll learn why figuring out everything on your own is a long and frustrating road to success. I’ll break down how you can draw from the experiences of others and skip the trial-and-error phase as a shortcut to self-improvement.

548: Reflecting on Religion & Spirituality

In this episode, I’m sharing my journey with faith and spirituality and reflecting on the experiences that have shaped my understanding. It’s easy to conflate being religious with being spiritual, but there’s an important distinction there, and understanding it can open up a whole new perspective on what it means to seek something bigger than yourself.

547: Reflecting On Death (Our Own and Our Loved Ones)

Today, I want to honor my friend and share 3 key steps for coping with your mortality and the inevitable loss of those you love.

546: The Formula to Achieve Your #1 Goal

Today, I’m sharing my three-step formula for achieving your goals. This process helped me become one of the top salespeople at Cutco, 10x my personal coaching business, and take care of my body during cancer recovery. It’s a formula I still use to this day.

545: Taking Your Personal Development to the Next Level with René Rodriguez

Today, Rene Rodriguez breaks down the concept of influence, why people often mistake it for manipulation, and why it’s a crucial part of your personal growth journey.

544:  Your Next Step Toward Financial Freedom with Dr. Noah St. John

Dr. Noah St. John is an author and international keynote speaker. He is also known as a breakthrough coach and the “Father of Afformations.” He’s helped over 2 million people worldwide, and his clients have added over $3 billion in sales by following his legendary methods. Today, he talks about why affirmations often fall flat and guides us through his innovative “Afformations” to help us create lasting change, whether in love, fitness, health, or business.

543: How to Integrate Miracle Mornings to Transform Your Workplace with Eric Stranghoener

Eric Stranghoener, the CEO of RubinBrown, is here to explain how integrating The Miracle Morning into their corporate culture has turned the company into an extraordinary personal and professional development platform and how you can do the same for your workplace. Their first Miracle Morning “huddle” was joined by over 200 employees and has since become an integral part of dozens of employees’ personal and work growth.

542: The Reinvention Formula with Craig Siegel

In today’s episode, You’ll learn why reinventing yourself doesn’t need to involve huge, sweeping changes. Craig Siegel shares why it’s the small steps you repeat daily that often lead to massive transformations.

541: Overcome Procrastination Forever in 4 Simple Steps

Today, Hal explores the root causes of procrastination and shares 4 simple steps on how to overcome procrastination.

540: The Motivation You Need to Pursue Your Dreams

Today, I will introduce you to three practical tools to help you get moving and build momentum toward your dreams. Inaction and sitting around drain our motivation. But taking action, even small steps, creates the energy and motivation to achieve your goals.

539: 8 Steps to Take Your Challenges Head On

Today, I’m sharing the 8 steps from my first book, Taking Life Head On: How to Love the Life You Have While You Create the Life of Your Dreams.

538: How I Beat Cancer

Today, I’m sharing how I beat cancer by taking control of my healing journey and why maintaining a positive attitude makes a huge difference.

537: Radical Responsibility and Neuro-Somatic Meditation with Fleet Maull, PhD

Today, you’ll learn the strategies Fleet Maull’s refined over the last 30 years to maintain peak state and help countless people escape victim mentality.

536: Turning Your Pain Into Purpose with Adair Cates

Adair Cates shares some simple yet effective actions to help manage life’s biggest challenges. By practicing these steps, you’ll experience a shift in how you handle your emotions and interactions with others and focus each day on sharing love and positive energy to live a more meaningful life.

535: Elevating Your Consciousness and Redefining Wealth with Gordy Bal

Gordy Bal shares his routines and strategies you can use to wake up every day feeling pumped and ready to tackle anything.

534: How to Achieve Impossible Goals

So today, I’ll explain step by step how I took my Miracle Morning routine and transformed it into what it is today. You’ll learn how to overcome your fears and self-doubt, pursue your biggest dreams, hold yourself accountable, and commit to achieving your biggest goals.

533: How to Overcome Disempowering Thoughts

Today, I will introduce you to four powerful questions inspired by Byron Katie’s renowned method, The Work. These aren’t just prompts; they’re tools designed to challenge and change your thinking and the way you react to crippling thoughts and stressors in your life.

532: How to Cultivate Inner Freedom

In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through two very simple yet transformative steps you can use to change how you feel each day and cultivate inner freedom. And the best part? It only takes about five minutes a day. These steps are inspired by one of my favorite books, Living Untethered, and are also echoed in the New Miracle Morning, Updated and Expanded Edition.

530: Introducing Kids to Financial Literacy with Julia Cook

Today, Julia shares the four key lessons every child needs to learn about money, and you’ll see that talking to your kids about money doesn’t need to be a chore.

529: What to Do When You’re Struggling in Life

In this episode, I’m sharing the three simple steps in which you can shift your perspective on tough situations.

528: How to Find Inner Peace for Entrepreneurs with Gino Wickman

Gino Wickman shares three groundbreaking insights that can help you break free from anxiety and self-doubt, confront and heal from past traumas, and finally let go of those defensive layers you’ve been hiding behind.

Inspiring Your Kids to Do The Miracle Morning with Carolyn and Elliott Bostrack

Carolyn Bostrack was an early adopter of The Miracle Morning, and you’ll hear how her amazing 11-year-old son, Elliott, has embraced it and how their morning routine has transformed their lives as a family.

526: Learning to Love Midlife with Chip Conley

In this episode, Chip shares the 12 reasons why life gets richer, deeper, and infinitely more fulfilling as we age.

Chip unpacks those reasons one by one, and you’ll see how they’re not just ideas but practical, actionable paths. You’ll learn how to navigate midlife transitions, find and refine your purpose with each passing year, and see aging not as a decline but as a profound opportunity to create the life you want and make the years that lie ahead your best ones yet.

525: How to Transform Your Relationship with Bryan Reeves

In this episode, Bryan shares game-changing advice on how to keep the flame burning bright in your relationship, day in and day out. He walks us through the power of small yet deeply intentional actions that can save your relationship or marriage.

524: The Life-Changing Benefits of CBD and THC with Joseph Sheehey

In this episode, you’ll learn first-hand about our experiences and the life-altering impact CURED Nutrition can have. We also go over the different types of CBD and THC and how to decide which one might be right and safe for you. You’ll see how adding them to your daily routine might help you excel, boost your overall well-being, and turn you into a stronger, healthier version of yourself.

523: Boost Your Self-Confidence and Self-Worth with Jamie Kern Lima

In this episode, Jamie Kern Lima introduces us to her four R’s, her secret weapon against those “I’m not good enough” feelings. Using her strategy, you can navigate your way out of those feelings of unworthiness and inch toward a life of unshakeable confidence, achievement, and the readiness to face challenges head-on.

522: How to Teach Your Kids About Money with Scott Donnell

How fulfilling would your life be as a parent to watch your kids grow up and become successful and responsible adults and positively impact others? One big piece of the puzzle is teaching them to be savvy with their money. And since schools aren’t teaching our kids about money, it’s up to us to kick-start that journey.

Today, Scott Donell is sharing invaluable insights on making money management fun and effective for our kids.

521: Why Passion is Crucial to a Fulfilling Life with John R. Miles

In this episode, John shares six game-changing behaviors you can apply today that will radically alter your approach to daily living. These practices are designed to do more than just modify surface-level habits; they’re a blueprint for a complete life transformation.

520: The Superpower of Our Time with Jon Berghoff

In this episode, Jon shares his approach to finding your purpose and how that drives success and creates positive ripple effects in the world around you. Jon also lays out his roadmap to becoming a leader who can elevate the performance of any human system – be it a business, a team, or a community.

519: Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan

Today, you’ll learn what it takes to make that daunting first step that trips up so many people. Noah even breaks down how to test drive your dream in 48 hours to see if it can be profitable and then maps out how to turn that ambitious idea into a million-dollar venture.

518: The ONE Truth with Jon Gordon

In today’s episode, Jon shares a powerful mindset shift that will transform how you approach your day-to-day existence.

Instead of being overwhelmed by fear and anxiety, Jon teaches us how to take control of our story, becoming proactive heroes in our own lives. You’ll learn how to actively engage with the world, replacing passivity and loneliness with purposeful action and meaningful connections.

517: The Fastest Way to Get Fit in 2024 with Ulrich Dempfle

I’ve been loving the workout so much that today I’m bringing on the CEO and co-founder of CAROL Bike, Ulrich Dempfle, for a fascinating conversation about the science behind REHIIT technology.

You’ll learn the #1 reason why 95% of Americans are at risk for cardiovascular disease, how REHIIT training can add years to your, and why I’m absolutely hooked!

516: How to Cultivate Your Miracle Mindset

The #1 topic that 78.2% of our beautiful community is looking for help with in 2024 is mindset. (mental and emotional well-being)

So today, not only will I share the results from the survey, but I’ll also outline the seven (7) attributes and three (3) strategies to cultivate your miracle mindset.

515: The Spiritual Side of Success

In this episode, I dive into Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – and expand upon each to share my own insights and experiences.

514: Proof That You Can Overcome Anything with Brianna Greenspan

Brianna Greenspan shares her awe-inspiring journey and how practicing the SAVERS helped her slowly regain her self-confidence.

513: The Miracle Approach to Making 2024 Your Best

As we say farewell to 2023, many people start looking ahead to the new year and ask themselves, “How can I make the most of 2024?” That’s exactly what we’re diving into with today’s episode.

512: How to Achieve Your Goals When You’re Struggling

Today, I’m going to dig into how to find ways to push forward and make progress to achieve your goals when you’re struggling.

511: The 3 Most Important Things to Focus on Right Now

In today’s episode, I’m going to help you regain your focus by identifying (3) of the most important areas of life to invest your time and energy into RIGHT NOW.

510: Improve Your Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus

Dr. Michael Breus (AKA The Sleep Doctor) is a clinical psychologist with over twenty years in the sleep game. He’s going to walk you through creating an ideal nighttime routine, one that sets you up for the most rejuvenating sleep you’ve ever had.

509: How to Eat Smarter as a Family with Shawn Stevenson

Shawn is the voice behind the country’s number one health podcast, The Model Health Show, and the author of The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, which has been a game-changer in my kitchen. Today, you’ll hear his best tips for cooking meals that are not just nutritious but downright delicious, rivaling even the most tempting junk food.

508: Becoming a Millionaire with Giovanni Marsico

On today’s podcast, Giovanni shares his unique perspective on why a millionaire’s work should be measured by the number of lives they’ve touched and transformed. He shares the secrets that separate dreamers from those who actually achieve monumental feats and shares how he went from being insecure, overweight, and depressed to achieving his wildest dreams so that you can do the same.

507: How and Why to Fulfill Your Potential with Brian Johnson

Today, I’m SO excited to bring Brian Johnson back on the podcast to talk about his newly released book (which is quickly becoming one of my favorite books of all time!), Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential.

506: How to Ask for Help When You Need It Most

Today, I’m sharing tips to help you ask for help with confidence. I’ll walk you through four simple steps to push past those nagging thoughts of bothering someone or worrying about looking weak and vulnerable.

505: Improving Your Financial Future with Garrett Gunderson

Today’s guest, Garrett Gunderson, cuts through the financial fog, revealing how to make and retain wealth while thoroughly enjoying the journey.

504: Healing After Tragedy with Granger Smith

In today’s episode, Granger teaches us that pain can be the catalyst for unity and growth – a lesson our world desperately needs now more than ever. He takes us on a journey of hope, love, and strength, even in the face of immense suffering.

503: Growing Your Own Food with Jill Winger

Jill is all about getting back to our roots in an era that’s making us forget them.
You’ll learn how to embrace a producer’s mindset, the magic of growing our own food (plus some tasty recipes), and the importance of reconnecting with our environment.

502: How to Get Focused and Stop Procrastinating with Rob Dial

Today, Rob shares his blueprint for building a life where fears or what-ifs do not hold you back. You’ll learn how to stay driven and focused to chase your biggest goals – even on those days when you don’t feel like it – and upgrade your life.

501: How to Be Selfishly Selfless with Kristin Brindley

Human nature is to be selfish, but the more you focus on adding value to the lives of others, both personally and professionally, the more valuable you become to those you serve. Those little acts of kindness can nurture your relationships, give you a sense of purpose, and even open unexpected doors in your career.

500: Two Steps to Transcend Negative Thoughts and Feelings

Today, I’m sharing a transformative two-step method I’ve personally relied on whenever I find myself bogged down by those pesky, pessimistic thoughts that cause me stress and keep me up at night.

499: How to Feel Better Instantly

Ever noticed that when you’re struggling in certain areas (finances, relationships, etc.), you can get caught up in negative thoughts and emotions, and suddenly it feels like nothing is going your way?

What if you can change that narrative? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three steps I use to instantly shift my perspective to feel better about my life. These steps improved not only my mental well-being but also my relationships with my friends, my wife, and my children.

498: How to Rise Above Discouragement and Help Others

In a world seemingly drowning in despair, pessimism, and negativity, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But what if we could rise above our own feelings of discouragement and help others do the same?

Today’s episode is your personal roadmap to transcend discouragement and be a source of positivity for those you love and those you lead.

497: What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up

In this episode, you’ll learn the steps to transform those feelings of defeat into powerful engines for growth and personal mastery. The beautiful part? As you walk this path, you’ll not only be able to show up powerfully for yourself, but you’ll be an anchor of strength for those you love and who matter to you the most.

496: Harness the Power of Surrender

Are you like me (and most people) in that you have strong attachments to things going the way you want them to go? Consider the areas in your life where you may be holding on too tightly and trying to control the outcome.

What would happen if, instead, you chose to surrender and trust the flow of life just a little more?

495: How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed (In 3 Steps)

In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through the 3-step strategy that I personally use to maintain calm and focus, no matter how crazy things get or how overwhelmed I feel.

494: Upgrade Your Self-Talk to Achieve Your Goals with Vasavi Kumar

How you talk to yourself can make or break your dreams, and nobody knows this better than today’s guest, Vasavi Kumar, author of the book Say It Out Loud. In today’s episode, she shares her process for dealing with negative self-talk. And it’s not just about silencing those pesky thoughts.

493: How to Be the Most Successful Person You Know

Who’s the most successful person you know? Success can mean many things. You might be thinking about the person with the most lavish lifestyle, the biggest house, or the nicest car.

When I think of successful people, I think of someone who can say, “I cherished every single moment of my existence.” And in today’s episode, I’m thrilled to share the roadmap for evolving into someone who can make such a claim, regardless of what life throws at you.

492: You Can Choose How You Feel with Susie Moore

In today’s conversation, we dig into how to unleash your superpower by choosing how you feel. When you’re feeling stressed or depressed, you can wallow in negativity or take action to make the changes that will improve your life and achieve your biggest goals.

491: How to Deserve Everything You Want In Life

Have you ever felt like you’re undeserving, unworthy, or incapable of creating the levels of success you want in your life?

In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to a concept that will help you navigate those feelings. One that will help you to accomplish anything you want in life, provided you’re committed to putting in the required effort.

490: 5 Gratitude Practices to Optimize Your Emotional State with Dr. Peggy DeLong

Joining me for this conversation is the brilliant and inspirational Dr. Peggy DeLong, also known as The Gratitude Psychologist.

In this episode, she shares her research-backed strategies for harnessing resilience, joy, gratitude, and meaning when the going gets tough.

489: An Invitation to Reconsider Your Priorities: How to Live in Alignment with What Matters Most

What’s the one thing you can accomplish that’ll make you say, “Wow, I lived an extraordinary life.” when you look back decades from now?

For many, that question isn’t easy to answer. And if you’re nodding along, today’s episode is exactly what you need. I share my personal strategy that helped me discover what truly sets my soul on fire and inspired me to be the best version of myself.

488: A Simple Approach to Self-Discipline – How to Get Yourself to Do What You Need to Do

Today, I’m sharing my three-step (3) strategy for cultivating unwavering self-discipline in any area of your life, no matter how you feel.

487: A New Perspective on Positive Thinking

In this solo episode, I’ll let you in on the practices that will help you turn your mindset around. From feeling like the world’s against you, to seeing life in a more positive light. This concept may sound simple, but trust me, it’s a game-changer – and it’s something we need to remind ourselves of every day.

486: 7 Steps to Activate Your Heroic Potential with Brian Johnson

The world needs you to be the best, most heroic version of yourself. My guest today will guide you through the 7-step roadmap that will enable you to become the best version of yourself and activate your full (heroic) potential.

485: How to Manage Your Money in a Recession

So today, I’ll show you how I freed myself from debt and doubled my income at the height of that recession using the exact strategy I’ll share with you today.

I’ll introduce you to the concept of the six accounts method – a unique strategy that allows you to enjoy your money while it grows. Now you might ask yourself, “Hal, why would I possibly need six accounts?” It may sound intimidating, but I promise, it’s the simplest money management strategy you’ll ever learn.

484: What My Life Was Like Growing Up

We’re changing things up a bit today as I had the pleasure of being on the inspirational Gravity podcast with Brett Kaufman. I’m sharing everything from my early childhood struggles to the life-threatening hurdles that shaped me into the person I am today.

483: How to Overcome What’s Holding You Back

In today’s episode, I’m going to reveal a simple and highly effective strategy that is often neglected but crucial for you to overcome exactly what’s holding you back from achieving your biggest goals and making your wildest dreams a reality.

482: How to Regain Control of Your Mental State

Do you feel like you’re often struggling with stress and anxiety? I know that feeling all too well; unfortunately, it has become the norm today. But you don’t have to live like that! Today, I will share some strategies for dealing with those feelings.

481: How to Improve Brain Function with Food with Delia McCabe, PhD

In today’s fast-paced world, chronic overwhelm has become the norm. When we’re stressed, our tendency is to reach for food that instantly makes us feel better. The worst part is, we know that eating those comfort foods and salty snacks have consequences. So, why do we do it?

480: How She Built the $45M Company of Her Dreams with Neka Pasquale

Neka Pasquale is the Founder & CEO of Urban Remedy – a brand that has stolen my heart and my taste buds just can’t get enough of it. Blending cutting-edge nutrition and the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Urban Remedy’s juices, teas, foods, and snacks are pure nourishment for your body and soul.

479: Redefining SUCCESS with Jairek Robbins

How do you define success? Is it a matter of achieving everything you want, overcoming everything you face, helping others live their best lives, or all of the above? Personally, I agree with my guest today, whose motto is: “Learn it, live It, give it.”

478: Change One Question to Change Your Life with Joe Polish

In today’s episode, I share my top strategy for tackling your biggest goals and dreams head-on. You’ll learn to build progress and momentum over time so that huge goals won’t scare you but excite and motivate you.

477: How to Lead & Transform Groups with Jon Berghoff

In today’s podcast episode, we explore how reframing the questions you ask can make you a more effective leader, partner, and parent. You’ll learn how to use those frameworks in your life and work, and step into your wisdom in a way that transforms your life and the lives of those around you.

476: From Homeless Heroin Addict to Millionaire with Khalil Rafati

Today’s guest, Khalil Rafati, is a true inspiration and living proof that no matter how challenging life can seem, there’s always a way to transform yourself.

475: The Most Important Goals to Set

In today’s episode, I share my top strategy for tackling your biggest goals and dreams head-on. You’ll learn to build progress and momentum over time so that huge goals won’t scare you but excite and motivate you.

474: Wake Up and Read the Labels with Jen Smiley

Jen Smiley is here to help you cut through that noise and give you the cold, hard FACTS on what companies put in their food and how that wreaks havoc on your body and mind.

473: Experience Hal’s Signature Keynote Speech

Today, Hal shares his signature keynote speech on how you can overcome any challenge you face and choose to be the happiest & most grateful.

472: You Only Need to Change ONE Habit

In today’s episode, you’ll learn why it’s better when you tackle only ONE habit at a time and my top strategy for making it easy to follow.

471: Becoming a Potent Leader with Ruby Fremon

In today’s episode, Ruby shares her powerful concept of Potent Leadership and shows us how we can apply it in our own lives.

470: The Consequence of Our Beliefs with Jay Scherr

In today’s episode, Jay Scherr and I discussed how to challenge negative beliefs and replace them with empowering ones.

469: How to Achieve Inner Peace

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how finding inner peace helps you make better decisions and bring out the best in you.

468: Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell

In this episode, Dan Martell talks about the greatest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they think about hiring people.

467: How to Sleep Better

In today’s episode, I’ll tell you exactly how I overcame my struggles with sleep and the mindset that allows me to sleep better each night.

466: The World Needs YOU to Lead

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can show up at your best for those you love and those who need you to lead.

465: The Story I’ve Never Told

Hal Elrod shares his best advice on how to overcome life’s inevitable obstacles that derail most people from reaching their goals.

464: Hal’s Best Advice to Achieve Your Goals in 2023

Hal Elrod shares his best advice on how to overcome life’s inevitable obstacles that derail most people from reaching their goals.

463: How to Make Change Enjoyable with Mae Steigler

In this episode, Mae Steigler and I discuss the strategy for making lasting behavior changes in a fun and enjoyable way.

462: Your Permission Slip to Write a Book with Linda Sivertsen

In this episode, Linda Sivertsen discuss why writing a book can be a transformational experience for you and your family.

461: How Your Thoughts Determine Your Success with Mary Morrisey

Mary Morrissey is a bestselling author and living legend. She has helped tens of thousands of people achieve their dreams for over 40 years.

460: 4 Unique Steps to Make 2023 Your Best Year

In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through my entire 4-step process for creating your best year ever so you can start 2023 with a plan.

459: The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha

Neil Pasricha is the best-selling author of seven books that sold over 2 million copies and spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists.

458: How I Transformed My Marriage

Today, I’ll share the number one change I made that has transformed my marriage, which keeps evolving and improving each year.

457: How to Reinvent Yourself (At Any Age) with Mike Koenigs

Mike Koenigs shares how he came to understand that our beliefs are what prevent us from accessing our power to change our circumstances.

456: The Life-changing Benefits of Fasting with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Today, Dr. Mindy Pelz talks about how fasting can help us detox from the chemicals in our bodies and some easy-to-follow strategies.

*Bonus Episode* Being the Dad Your Kids Deserve

In this episode, Jon Vroman and Justin Donald join me in talking about what it means to be the dad and husband your family deserves.

455: How to Get and Stay Motivated

In this episode, you’ll learn what motivation is, where it comes from, and what to do when you lose it so you can get and stay motivated.

454: Create Your Vivid Vision with Cameron Herold

Cameron Herold is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs, founder of the COO Alliance and author of Vivid Vision.

453: Gratitude’s Power Revealed with Louie Schwartzberg

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and visual artist who tells stories that celebrate life.

452: Why You Should Set Stupid Goals with Steve Sims

Today, Steve Sims discussed the importance of thinking big, taking massive action and why you should embrace failure to get to success.

451: 9 Ways to Transform Your Time Management with Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam is one of the world’s leading experts on time management and the author of seven (7) time management and productivity books

450: How to Be a Stand-Up Comedian with Brent Pella

Brent Pella is a successful stand-up comedian and a cast member on Nick Cannon’s VH1 show Wild N’ Out. His videos have more than 200M views.

449: How to Achieve Everything On Your Bucket List with Ben Nemtin

Today, Ben Nemtin discuss the power of having a bucket list and actionable strategies for accomplishing things you thought were impossible.

448: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Cathy Heller

Today, is about variety of topics that affects all of us at some point. One discussion that stood out was about “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.”

447: Quit a Job You Hate for the Work You Love with Tim Rhode and Pat Hiban

In today’s episode, Tim Rhode and Pat Hiban answers the question why do so many people stick with jobs that they hate?

446: A Fresh Perspective On The Miracle Morning with Cathy Heller

In today’s episode, I’ll dive deep into how to make meditation, visualization, and affirmations a meaningful part of your daily practice.

445: Eating for Energy and Longevity

Today, I’ll share my journey with you and some simple strategies you can use to upgrade your diet to optimize your energy and longevity.

444: How to Overcome Procrastination

In today’s episode, you’ll learn four time-tested and proven techniques you can apply to any goal and how to hold yourself accountable.

443: 4 Steps to Be More Consistent

In today’s episode, you’ll learn four time-tested and proven techniques you can apply to any goal and how to hold yourself accountable.

442: My Newest Affirmations for 2022-2023

In today’s episode, I’m going to share my latest affirmations with you. Affirmations can help you make your dreams a reality.

441: How to Make More Money

Today’s episode is all about money. I want to teach you how to make more of it, to create freedom and to start living life on your terms.

440: Could Your Purpose Be This Simple?

Today, I want to help you explore different ways to look at your purpose in life. You’ll learn how to define and live for your purpose.

439: How to Get Along With People You Disagree With

Today, I’ll discuss 3 considerations for getting along with people you disagree with and also respond to some of social media post.

438: How to Increase Your Self-Confidence

Today, you’ll learn what self-confidence is, where it comes from, how to develop and increase it, and how to get it back if you lose it.

437: Discovering Who You Truly Are

Underneath all the ways you identify yourself—your name, age, body, race, profession, attributes, and accomplishments—at your very core, who are you?  This is the question that we are exploring in depth today. The simple answer is: you are pure consciousness. And you have the power to elevate your consciousness, be more of who you truly […]

436: How to Achieve Your Goals When Life Is Difficult

Sometimes “How’s life?” can be one of the most challenging questions to give a straight answer to. It’s like, Uhh, which part of life are you referring to? When life is difficult, are you able to stay on track, keep sight of your goals, and keep your priorities in order? Or do all the things […]

435: 4 Strategies to Thrive in the Next Recession

If you were to lose half or more of your income in the next few months, what would you do? I ask you this question because that’s exactly what happened to me during the Great Recession of 2008, and many financial experts are forecasting that the next recession could be right around the corner. Today, […]

434: How to Be Mentally Prepared for Anything

Earlier this year, we talked about how to prepare yourself “logistically” for the challenges that might be on the horizon, such as the likelihood of a major recession, and supply chain issues that are causing shortages of everything from baby formula to microchips to paper, and most concerning – the coming food shortages that many […]

433: Focusing on Family – How to Thrive In Marriage and Parenting with Jon Vroman

Jon Vroman is the founder of Front Row Dads, a brotherhood of 300+ men who are actively committed to leveling up as husbands and fathers.

432: How to Create Your Next Breakthrough with David Nurse

David Nurse is a life and optimization coach with the NBA. He’s coached the Brooklyn Nets and delivered keynotes all over the world.

431: How to Prioritize 10 Areas of Your Life

In today’s episode, I’m going to help you identify your priorities and give you an action plan to live in alignment with them.

430: The Contradiction of Freedom

In today’s episode, I want to show you how to get everything you want for your life while enjoying what you already have.

429: How to Stop Worrying What Other People Think of You

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the problems with worrying what others think and I’m giving you 3 powerful cures to overcome that worry.

428: Harnessing the Power of Nature

In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to take two simple actions that helped me naturally heal my body and change my life.

427: Evolving Toward Emotional Enlightenment

Today’s episode, I want to talk about why Emotional Enlightenment matters. The tools and paradigms that helped my emotional state.

426: The GAP and the GAIN with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Dr. Benjamin talk about how to stop focusing on the GAP and turn your biggest hurdles into gains, and what you can do to stay in the GAIN.

425: How To Use Your Miracle Morning to Write a Book with Chandler Bolt

Chandler Bolt discusses the WHY and HOW of going from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days.

424: Your Last Bad Day with Michael O’Brien

Michael shares the story of what happened on his last bad day and how he reframed his situation to heal his mind and body.

423: What You’ve Never Been Told About Meditation

Today’s episode, you’ll learn how to reframe your world, approach every moment of your life in a meditative state.

422: Moving From Mediocrity to Mastery

Today’s episode, I share my vulnerable entry from my own journal, revealing my coaching process, and inviting you to improve your own life.

421: How Changing Your Perspective Changes Everything

Today’s episode is about choosing perspectives that will empower you to be at your best, and to see the beauty inherent to every struggle.

420: How to Prepare For What’s Coming

Today’s episode is about the steps you can take to prepare for whatever may come our way, especially on what is happening across the world now

419: How to Optimize Your Most Important Relationships

Radha and I have an exciting announcement about integrating The Miracle Morning to Daybreaker into their upcoming events and your invited!

418: A Different Way to Optimize Your Mornings

Radha and I have an exciting announcement about integrating The Miracle Morning to Daybreaker into their upcoming events and your invited!

417: How Can We Elevate Human Consciousness?

Today’s episode is about the importance of Miracle Morning Mission which is to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time.

416: Identifying and Overcoming Your Addictions with Jesse Harless

Jesse talks about the struggles that so many people face in the wake of the pandemic and what to do if you or someone you know needs help.

415: How To Lead Your Community with Jon Berghoff

Jon Berghoff talks about the frameworks he uses to unlock collective wisdom and also learn about his FREE Workshop on February 9th.

414: My Best Advice for You This Week

Today’s episode is the best advice about some topics that were picked based on the posts that got the most engagement from our community.

413: How to Elevate Your Consciousness with Music

Rob Riccardo shares his journey, and he’s way to approach music and life—especially as he’s navigated the pandemic over the last two years.

412: The Easiest Way to Achieve Your Goals

Today’s episode is about creating the appropriate rituals and routines for you to achieve your goal A LOT easier.

411: How To Live Your Life in 30 Day Challenges

Is there any aspect of your life that you’d like to improve, transform, and take to the next level within the next month? I’ve become a big fan of 30-day challenges, as they’ve helped me up-level my life in all kinds of different areas, including parenting, marriage, health, spirituality, finances, business, and more. Each month […]

410: Making Success Simple in 2022 (Part 4 of 4)

I don’t know about you, but I’m much more effective when I keep things simple (and easy to remember). :^)  In 2022, I’m using a 3-letter strategy to guide me. These three letters are something I can remember every day and serve as my North Star to handle any challenges I’m faced with and continue […]

409: Setting Inverted Goals for 2022 (Part 3 of 4)

Today, we continue with part 3 of our 4-part series on making 2022 your best year ever. If you haven’t heard Part 1 or Part 2, I definitely recommend that you go back and listen. In today’s episode, I introduce you to what I call “inverted goals.” Unlike a traditional goal which focuses on a […]

408: Getting Your Mind Right for 2022 (Part 2 of 4)

Last week, I shared “An Unconventional Way to Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever” and the premise of that episode was to measure your Best Year through a new paradigm, and that paradigm was based on the one thing you have complete control of: How you show up everyday. We broke that into two aspects: Your […]

407: My Best Advice to Make 2022 Your Best Year Yet! (Part 1 of 4)

Today’s podcast is the first in a 4-part series, each designed to set you up to do everything in your power to make 2022 your best year yet. We’re beginning the series with an encore presentation of one of the highest rated episodes that I recorded for you last year, which will give you an […]

406: From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman

How do you go from doing work that makes you money to doing work that fulfills you—and could even be called your dream job? To help you answer this question I’m speaking with Ken Coleman. Ken is a career expert, as well as the host of The Ken Coleman Show, where he helps people discover […]

405: Lessons Learned from Reading Over 1,000 Personal Growth Books with Brian Johnson

What was the first personal development book you ever read? How did it impact you? For me, it was How to Win Friends & Influence People when I was 19 years old. It introduced me to the concepts of personal growth and personal development. It kickstarted my first career and was the catalyst for my […]

404: How to Forgive Yourself and Others

We are all carrying some level of guilt, shame, or regret. We’ve all done things that aren’t in alignment with our values, or that we’d do differently now if given the opportunity. We also carry some degree of hurt, anger, or resentment toward people who we believe wronged us. What would life be like to […]

403: How to be Prepared, Not Paranoid

I know this is a departure from topics I normally address on the podcast, but I hope you’ll listen and take this episode seriously, as well as read this email for more details and resources. I took the time to record this for you from a place of moral obligation.  I don’t know if you’re […]

402: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the authors of one of my all-time favorite books, Mathew Micheletti and Ashley Cottrell. Known worldwide as “The Yoga Couple” to their 500,000+ followers, they’re also the authors of a book that I haven’t stopped recommending since I read it: The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom […]

401: How to Apply the Miracle Morning for Your Family

Today, I’m bringing you a conversation with my dear friends, Mike & Lindsay McCarthy, who are also the co-authors for the two newest Miracle Morning books:  The first is the Updated & Expanded 2nd edition of The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families (available on Amazon).  And the second…  Is the brand new Miracle Morning […]

400: Finding Freedom Living in a Van with Nick Conedera

What would you do if you had no responsibilities? If you could get rid of your job, all of your bills, and not have to answer to anyone—how would you spend your days? My friend and filmmaker, Nick Conedera (director of The Miracle Morning Movie) decided to answer that question for himself. He burned his […]

399: We Are All The Same

Have you noticed how divided we have become as a society? The media is constantly pushing narratives that categorize people into groups, fostering animosity and even hate towards those who have different beliefs and opinions than we do.  When we focus on our differences, we feel disconnected from one another. It not only hurts us […]

398: What Matters Most for ALL of Us?

As individuals, it is our ability to live in alignment with our values that determines our level of fulfillment. No matter what you value — health, family, freedom, safety, contribution etc. — when your thoughts, words, and actions are in alignment with what you value most, you are living a fulfilled life.  But are their […]

397: How to Be Fearless

What does life look like without fear? Is it possible to live without fear? How does fear affect us, where does it come from, and can we turn it from a liability into an asset–or even a springboard to our next big thing?  In previous episodes on this topic, we’ve talked about the differences between […]

396: How Can We Bring Humanity Back Together

Every day, we’re faced with the reality that humanity is divided right now, possibly more than ever. I’m seeing people be outright hateful to each other, in ways I’ve simply never seen before. Even wishing harm upon others has become all too common. I fear that humanity is losing the shared values that are necessary […]

395: How To Love Your Life (Even When It Sucks)

Can you remember that indescribable feeling of first falling in love with someone? What if that peak state could be activated within you, at any given time?  We often associate the word love with a romantic relationship. And when we fall in love with someone, we give all the credit for those feelings to that […]

394: Who Are You Choosing To Be? (Person A or Person B)

For today’s podcast, I’m inviting you to choose to be either Person A or Person B, addressing the implications of the choice you make, and sharing insights on how to effectively choose.  There are huge differences between these two people, and choosing to be one over the other can determine our quality of life. For […]

393: How to Experience Both Types of Freedom

Today’s podcast covers precisely how to experience two (2) types of freedom that we all want: Outer Freedom and Inner Freedom. Outer Freedom is the ability to get yourself to do what you need to do—even when you don’t feel like it—in order to produce the results, outcomes, and circumstances that you want, in every […]

392: How Eric Hansen Went from Homeless to Total Inspiration

Today’s episode is a very real, raw, and authentic conversation with someone who’s become a total inspiration to me, Eric Hansen. Despite living through unimaginable circumstances, he has figured out how to embody what I’ve been talking about for the past year… Inner Freedom.  Eric is a recovering drug addict who began using at the […]

391: How to Live in the Present Moment

“How’s life?” can often be a loaded question, especially with the state of the world right now. If you ask most people, they’ll run through an inventory of their circumstances. You might hear them talk about what’s going well, but, more often than not, you’ll hear about their problems, financial challenges, difficulties at work, struggles […]

390: How to Take Control of Your Emotional State

When you’re experiencing stress, fear, anxiety, overwhelm, depression, or any other challenging emotional state, how can you regain control of the way you feel?   Today was supposed to be another “Ask Me Anything” episode, where I answer listener questions. However, as I began to address the first question: What do you believe about Jesus, God, […]

389: Random but Important Ideas to Enhance Your Life NOW

Today’s episode of the podcast is going to cover three somewhat random and unrelated (yet very important) topics. I’m talking about:  Why these topics? In short, they all tie back to health, safety, freedom, and happiness.  In this discussion, you’ll learn how to reverse engineer the best vacation of your life, concrete steps you can […]

388: Optimism vs. Pessimism vs. Realism: Which is Best?

Do you consider yourself to be an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Optimism, pessimism, and realism are three different paradigms that impact how we approach life and interpret life’s events. For some, they’re even identities. When we face difficult times, our dominant paradigm tends to become amplified, which can be the determining factor in […]

387: How to Commit to Your Mission in Life

Do you ever struggle with prioritizing your goals and figuring out which one deserves the most attention? Does that lack of clarity ever cause you to procrastinate or feel like you’re not being as productive as you should be?  In today’s podcast, I’m going to help you to overcome these common struggles by sharing Chapter […]

386: How to Live to Your Full Potential

How do you fulfill your potential? How do you stop procrastinating, get past the obstacles in your way, and do everything you’re capable of? It’s one thing to know what you need to do, it’s another thing to actually live it. In today’s episode, the second edition of my “Ask Me Anything” series, I’m answering […]

385: How to Be Truly Happy in 3 Simple Steps

Hal Elrod wants to share the three steps I took to get from being completely unhappy to feeling like I’m living life in a state of joy,.

384: The Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman

If you’re an entrepreneur (or a wantrepreneur), this episode is for you. Today I’m talking with Gino Wickman, arguably one of the most influential entrepreneurs in modern history and bestselling author of Traction, Get a Grip, and Rocket Fuel. Perhaps even more consequential, he’s the creator of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which is used daily […]

383: How to Make ANY Day Your Best Day Ever

Let’s be honest, life can really suck sometimes. Life can be difficult. On our worst days, life can feel downright unbearable. So, how can we be happy and enjoy our lives, more often than not? On last week’s podcast, we began to answer this question by exploring How to Make Every Moment the Best Moment […]

382: How to Make EVERY Moment the BEST Moment of Your Life

Our lives are made up of moments, and the best moments of your life are not dependent on external circumstances. They never have been. Consider that the best moments of our lives are always about our inner experience. In other words, how you feel about what you’re experiencing determines the quality of the experience. And […]

381: Here Are My Answers to Your Questions

A few weeks ago, I did a podcast episode where I shared with you a behind-the-scenes look at my next book. On that episode, I announced that we’re going to try a new “Ask Me Anything” format on the podcast, and I invited you to submit your questions, with a promise to answer them on […]

380: Upgrade Your Identity to Upgrade Your Reality

Have you ever taken the time to examine your identity and how it’s impacted your life? For most of us, that’s not something we ever even think of doing. Our identity kind of runs in the background, and yet it impacts everything we do.  Every day we show up and live our lives based on […]

379: 3 Simple Steps to Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Others with Jeremy Reisig

As the title suggests, this week’s episode gives you 3 simple steps that you can immediately use to unlock the potential in yourself and others. That includes yourself as an individual, your family, your company, and anywhere else in your life where human potential is at stake. Returning to the podcast, to introduce you to […]

378: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Next Book

Ever since my last book published (The Miracle Equation), I’ve been working on a new book that I truly believe will be my most important contribute to date. Recently, I had a bit of an unconventional idea, which is for you, me, and our community to co-create the book together.  In order to do that, […]

377: Mastering Your Family Life with Jon Vroman

Finding the balance between work life and family life isn’t always easy. Whether you’re a father, a mother, or a spouse without kids, there’s no feeling quite like that of thriving in your personal relationships. But it takes hard work, setting priorities, and a strong community to truly thrive.  Today, I’m speaking to one of […]

376: How to Develop Confidence & Amplify Your Voice to Help Others with Brianna Greenspan

How does one go from completely lacking confidence and not using their voice to being able to effectively inspire, lead, and influence others? How do you get over your fear of saying the wrong thing, or feeling unqualified? And how do you transform yourself, become fearless, and help others change their lives for the better? […]

375: What’s More Important Than Goals?

Today we’re answering the following questions, together:  Do goals still matter, or should we just focus on being in the moment and enjoying our lives?  Or can we do both?  And if goals do matter, is there any part of the process of achieving a goal that is more important for us to focus on […]

374: How Can We Experience Heaven on Earth?

Okay, so I’m going to start by warning you that today’s podcast episode (and this email) might be a little more “woo-woo” than you’re used to from me. :^)  I recorded today’s episode a few days ago, directly after I experienced one of the best Miracle Mornings of my life. I went deeper into meditation […]

373: My Favorite Resources (Right Now)

Today’s podcast episode is a blend of relevant wisdom and helpful resources that will (hopefully) add significant value to your world. I’m sharing some of my most recent insights and breakthroughs (aka wisdom) as well as some of the tools, resources, songs, movies, and books that are significantly enhancing my life right now.  My intention […]

372: How to Choose Freedom, Joy, and Expansion with Jesse Elder

Today’s guest has touched the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide, helping them to upgrade their lives with his teachings of self-mastery, radical self-acceptance, and inspired action. I’m referring to my good friend, and one of the most enlightened individuals I’ve ever met, Jesse Elder.  Jesse is a speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and all […]

371: How to Experience True Happiness (In Every Moment)

How do you define happiness? And what if you had the power to be genuinely happy, all the time, no matter what was going on in your life?  We’ve been conditioned to believe that happiness is something to be attained through achievement, success, and validation from others. Oftentimes, we make the mistake of treating happiness […]

370: How Writing a Book Created a $26 Million Business with Chandler Bolt

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you considered the impact that writing a book can make on your life and your financial security? Did you know that you can literally write and publish a book in as little as 90 days? Personally, I can tell you that writing and self-publishing my book […]

369: 10 Ways to Improve Your Visualization Practice with Chip Franks

Do you struggle with your visualization practice? I know I do – it’s the least strong of my S.A.V.E.R.S. and something I’m always looking to better understand, enhance, and otherwise improve.  This is why today’s episode is guest hosted by my good friend, Chip Franks. In addition to being an incredible author, stroke survivor, father, […]

368: What Do We Need Right Now More Than Anything Else?

Ever since I finished writing my last book (The Miracle Equation), I’ve been actively learning and evolving in an attempt to figure out one thing: how can I best contribute to humanity? In other words, what do all of us need that I might be able to help people experience?  Through daily meditation and prayer, […]

367: The Common Path to Uncommon Success (Part 2) with John Lee Dumas

A few weeks ago, John Lee Dumas and I had a conversation about his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and Fulfillment, and we’ve both been blown away by the response. I got a huge number of comments, emails, and responses, and John got more emails after our […]

366: My Clubhouse Welcome Party

Today, you’re in for a treat! This episode is quite a bit different than our usual format, but I promise it’s packed with a ton of value. It’s actually a replay taken from a 2-hour Clubhouse welcome party that I did for The Miracle Morning Community.  In case you’re not familiar with Clubhouse, it’s basically […]

365: How We Can Each Change the World with Autumn Strier

We can all see struggle and hardship in the world, and we all want to make a difference. But how do we get our ideas off the ground and give back in authentic, effective ways? Autumn Strier had a grand vision to help families in need, and she now lives in service of that vision […]

364: The Common Path to Uncommon Success with John Lee Dumas

There’s no way around it: we all live in a society where we have to earn money in order to pay for the things we need. However, that doesn’t mean that the money we earn has to be directly linked to our time, or that we have to spend our lives doing things we don’t […]

363: Time + Money + Freedom with Ray Higdon

A lot of us want more time, more money, and more freedom, but we don’t know how to make it happen. We don’t know what steps to take, what we need to do, or how to get started. This is why Ray Higdon’s message spoke to me, and I’m pleased to say that today’s podcast […]

362: 6 Questions to Clarify Your Personal Brand with Rory Vaden

No matter who you are or what you do for a living, your personal brand matters. It affects how you’re perceived by others, the doors that open for you, and your influence in the world, both on and offline. Today, Rory Vaden returns to the podcast to talk with us about what personal branding is, […]

361: Focusing On Your Finances In 2021 with Robert Gonzalez

What are your financial goals for 2021? Entering into the New Year, we often talk about transforming our health, our relationships, and our careers – but what about our finances? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been guilty of making mistakes when it comes to setting goals for income, savings, and wealth creation. Fortunately, […]

360: One Thing You Can Do to Heal the World

I’m not sure if our world has ever been this divided. From my vantage point, I’ve never seen so much judgement, condemnation, hatred, and vitriol toward one another, especially between people of different belief systems.  The reality is that we’re all human beings. We’re all part of the human family, and no matter how our […]

359: How to Become a Lifestyle Investor with Justin Donald

What does it mean to achieve financial freedom? Is it being able to provide for our families and not worry about making our next rent or mortgage payment? Is it having sources of passive income that pay the bills whether you work or not ? Is it the ability to focus solely on what you […]

358: 5 Steps to Apply The Miracle Equation in 2021

For every single one of us, 2020 was a year unlike any other in history. For many, it was arguably the most difficult year of their lives. For some, it was a great year. My question for all of us to consider is, what determines whether a year is good or bad?   On last week’s […]

357: An Unconventional Approach to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet

What a year 2020 has been for all of us. No one could have predicted what was to come, and while I’ve heard from people that this was either their best or worst year ever, almost all of us have faced unprecedented challenges, adversity, and even opportunities along the way. As we leave this year […]

356: Freedom From Your Fears – Part 2

Today’s episode is a continuation from last week’s Freedom From Fear (Part 1). If you missed that episode, I highly recommend you click here to go back and listen to it before digging into this one. I talked about what fear is and why it is natural, what causes both conscious and unconscious fears, how […]

355: Freedom From Your Fears – Part 1

We’re all afraid of different things. It’s a natural part of the human experience. In fact, fear is what helps to protect us. However, fear can also become destructive and detrimental to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.  Right now, there’s a global collective fear of the unknown like never before, as well as our […]

354: The Science of Meditation with Shinzen Young

Have you ever had the opportunity to talk with a true master in the realms of mindfulness and meditation? Over the years, I’ve read books and learned from various experts, but none with today’s level of mastery.  Today’s guest, Shinzen Young, has practiced and taught meditation for over 50 years and is considered to be […]

353: The ONE Question to Optimize Every Single Day

Creating the life that you desire is a daily endeavor. It’s done by stringing together intentional, productive, meaningful days, one day at a time. And one of the best ways to do that is to use strategic questions to direct your focus and actions in order to optimize each day of your life.  Last week […]

352: It’s Time To Create Your 10 Year Vision

Do you have a clear vision for what the next 10 years of your life will be like? If not, would you like my help creating one? If you have one, do you think it would be beneficial to revisit it?  Last week, I came across a journal entry I wrote back in 2016. It […]

351: How to Eat Smarter and Optimize Your Health with Shawn Stevenson

When I was younger, I made a decision about my diet that forever changed my life: I will value the impact that food has on my body above the taste. At first, nothing changed overnight, but that decision gradually became my guiding principle so much so that I rarely put anything in my body that […]

350: The Key to Experiencing Ultimate Freedom

When you hear the word freedom, what do you think about? Today I’m talking about how we can all achieve what I consider to be the ultimate freedom or specifically “inner freedom” – the ability to choose how you experience every aspect of your life in each moment. When we have inner freedom, we are […]

349: How We Made a Documentary (Behind the Scenes of The Miracle Morning Movie)

I think you’re going to love today’s podcast episode!  Maybe I’m a little biased, but I really had a blast with this one. :^D  It’s a “behind the scenes” conversation from last week, between me and The Miracle Morning Movie team – Director (Nick Conedera) and Producer (Theresa Laurico) – on what it took to […]

348: The Evolution of The Miracle Morning

With the world premiere of The Miracle Morning Movie approaching, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how TMM Movement has evolved over the past 12 years. What began as my little morning routine that I shared in a book, has since evolved into an international community and a worldwide movement. It’s had an astounding impact […]

347: How to Program Your Brain to Achieve Your Goals with John Assaraf

This is truly one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done. I’ve been a fan of John Assaraf for over a decade. Like millions of people did, I discovered him through his appearance in the 500-million+ copy selling documentary, The Secret. John is also a NY Times bestselling author and the founder of NeuroGym, where […]

346: How to Achieve Your Goals When You’re Struggling

We all struggle. It’s part of life. Whether our struggle is due to a lack of clarity, a lack of confidence, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated or something else – struggle is an almost inevitable part of being human.   So, how do we proceed to pursue and achieve our goals in the midst of the struggle? […]

345: How to Effectively Set and Achieve Your Goals with Geoff Woods

Most of us have important goals that we’d like to achieve. However, it can be challenging to keep our process for setting and achieving goals focused, strategic, and disciplined — especially when we feel overwhelmed.  To help us get back on track, I’ve turned to my good friend, Geoff Woods, who is arguably one of […]

344: How to Access Your Intuition for Guidance with Julie Reisler

What exactly is intuition? How can we know the difference between the self-limiting voice in our head and our highest truth? Is there a source of infinite wisdom that is available to us at all times, and if so, how do we access it consistently?  To help me answer these questions, I’ve reached out to […]

343: The Feel Good Effect with Robyn Conley Downs

Between our ongoing commitments to work, family, and our seemingly never-ending list of obligations, it isn’t always easy to take care of ourselves. Especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have felt at times like life is spiraling out of control.  Thus, we could each benefit from a gentle reminder that […]

342: How to LOVE Your Life – Exactly As It Is

A few weeks ago, I recorded an episode of the podcast called “Freedom From Your Emotional Pain.” You can find it at HalElrod.com/338  if you haven’t listened to it yet.  Within that episode, I shared the following quote: “Consider that every painful emotion you have ever experienced has been self-created by resisting your reality. It’s […]

341: The ONE Decision That Makes All Others For You

What if you could make one decision, and that decision would automate nearly every decision you’ll ever make again? Today we’re going to talk about exactly that. Many years ago, I unconsciously made a decision. I established a set of core values and guiding principles, and in doing so, it became the ultimate decision-making engine […]

340: One Technique to Upgrade Your Meditation Practice

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, but it may be more important for you now than ever before. There is no denying that we are living through a global mental health crisis, and many of us are facing some of the most intense challenges of our lives. Julianna Raye is a master of […]

339: It’s Time to Make Your Dreams a Reality with Giovanni Marsico

Do you dream of a bigger and better future? Have you ever been told to ‘get your head out of the clouds’ and ‘be more realistic’? Well, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Every product, innovation social movement and major change in the world started off as one person’s dream – and they were […]

338: Freedom From Your Emotional Pain

The other day, I posted the following quote on social media: “Consider that every painful emotion you have ever experienced has been self-created by resisting your reality. It’s never the thing we think we’re upset about that’s actually upsetting us. It is our resistance. When you accept reality exactly as it is, you are at […]

337: How Gratitude Changes Everything with Chip Franks

We’re living not just in a global pandemic, but a global mental health crisis. More people are struggling mentally and emotionally than possibly ever before. In fact, nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. However, what can give you the power to […]

336: How to Be Peaceful & Proactive When Life is Difficult

For today’s podcast episode, I want to explore what enables certain people to move through life’s challenges so much more easily and effectively than others and give you three (3) steps to develop your ability to do the same. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the primary focus of what I’ve been talking with you about […]

335: The Miracle Morning “Monthly Mission” 30-Day Challenge

Is there an area of your life that you would like to change or improve in the next 30 days? Today’s podcast episode will help you do exactly that. For each of the past few months, I’ve been hosting a Miracle Morning “Monthly Mission” (30-day Challenge) in The Miracle Morning Community Facebook group, and I […]

334: The Path of Unconditional Happiness

Do you ever have that experience where you’re reading a book and find yourself nodding your head and thinking, “Yes!” because you agree and resonate so deeply with what the author is saying? That happened with me over and over again when I read The Untethered Soul and its follow up, The Surrender Experiment, by […]

333: My Hour-by-Hour Miracle Morning & Daily Schedule

Each week, I receive hundreds of emails from members of our community, asking me all types of questions – some of which are pretty unexpected, but I’ll leave those for another episode. :^) One of the most popular types of questions that I get revolves around how I schedule my day, and structure my Miracle […]

332: How to Access the Power of Presence with Hal Elrod

As human beings, we’re prone to living in the past or anticipating the future, but rarely are we present to the only thing that’s real… NOW. Life is always happening right now, and yet most of us spend our entire lives in our heads, thinking about the past or future, which is causing us to […]

331: How to Make the Next 6 Months Your Best 6 Months

How has the first half of 2020 been for you so far? I know, I know – that’s a loaded question. When you and I were planning our goals for the year, I don’t think either of us considered that a global pandemic and the accompanying quarantine would show up. Personally, back in February, I […]

330: Your Mind’s Ability to Heal Your Body with Dr. Bernie Siegel

When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, my prognosis was extremely grim. I was given a 10 to 30% chance of surviving, which you could also say is a 70 to 90% chance of dying. Thankfully, soon after I was diagnosed, I read Dr. Bernie Siegel’s book, Love, Medicine & Miracles, and I began […]

329: Special Father’s Day Podcast: 3 Things Every Dad Must Know with Jon Vroman

Happy Father’s Day to all of my fellow fathers and your families! Today’s podcast is for you.  Many of us dads tell ourselves that “family is our #1 priority” and yet, our schedules often tell a different story. Work and business take precedence over quality time with our families, time and time again, and this […]

Episode 328: The Realities of Racism and Elevating Consciousness with Preston Smiles

How do you feel about the current state of our world? Personally, I’ve got mixed feelings. On one hand, this is a crazy time in human history. People are dying, millions are unemployed, and many of our freedoms are being threatened or altogether taken away. All of this saddens me. However, on the other hand, […]

Episode 327: Why Your Personality Isn’t Permanent with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Have you ever taken a personality assessment? You know, the Myers-Briggs, DISC, or Enneagram tests that are supposed to tell us about who we are and fit us neatly into a predetermined category? Well, today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, has a very different take on personality testing. In his new book, Personality Isn’t Permanent, he […]

Episode 326: Saving Humanity and the Planet with Dr. Zach Bush

If we lose our planet, the human race doesn’t survive. As a species, we are in the midst of a major extinction event, as our systems of food, housing, and medicine have decimated our earth, its natural resources, and its biodiversity. In fact, in the worst-case scenario, we could see the end of humanity within […]

Episode 325: How to Develop a 5-minute Spiritual Practice with Jenai Lane

As we see with so many millionaires, celebrities, and other highly successful individuals – achieving the success we think we want doesn’t always provide us with the deep fulfillment that we truly desire. So, how do we combine outer success with inner fulfillment? Today, you’ll meet one of my coaches, Jenai Lane, who has helped […]

Episode 324: How to Create Your Own Reality

How would you describe your current reality? Are you primarily experiencing states of love, joy, bliss, and enthusiasm? Or do you find yourself enduring feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, and general negativity – more often than you’d like? If you’re feeling the latter more than the former, there is no better time than now to […]

Episode 323: How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel Like It

No matter who you are, what you do, or what your goals are, there are probably things in your life that you would benefit from doing that you’d prefer not to do. Today, I really didn’t want to go for a run – nor record this podcast – and yet I did both. So, how […]

Episode 322: How to Improve the MOST Important Area of Your Life

What if making a significant improvement in the MOST important area of your life is not only possible, but you can complete it in the next few weeks? In today’s podcast, you’ll find out how you can improve the most important area of your life. Last week, I invited you and our fellow Miracle Morning […]

Episode 321: Living Life in Awe with John O’Leary [BONUS]

When my friend John O’Leary was nine years old, a horrific accident left him with burns on 100% of his body, and a slim chance of survival. He defied the odds to make a remarkable recovery and has spent his life since on a mission to share the lessons he learned about overcoming adversity. John […]

Episode 320: Are You Ready to Double Down On Your Self-Care?

As a society, we don’t know what’s next, and it’s easier than ever to let yourself be ruled by uncertainty. Last week, I talked openly and vulnerably about some of the challenges I’ve been overcoming and how I leveraged my past to transform my present by getting back to practicing the fundamentals of The Miracle […]

Episode 319: Using Your Past to Transform Your Present

If you’re struggling in any area of your life, right now, today’s podcast episode can help you. I’m sharing a profound breakthrough with you that I had, recently, and inviting you to apply it to your life – immediately. A week ago, when I was recording this episode, I was struggling. I’m still dealing with […]

Episode 318: Modifying Your Miracle Morning (for Quarantine) with Chip Franks

When faced with challenging times, it’s easy to allow our good habits to be broken and for important routines to be disrupted. That is why, as we’re all trying to navigate the uncertainty associated with the pandemic that’s currently taking place, I’ve invited Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, back on the podcast. Today, Chip gives […]

Episode 317: What Should You Focus On Right Now?

What are you choosing to focus on right now? In this unique moment in time, there’s more competing for our attention than ever before. It’s an unprecedented feeling, and even “How are you doing?” can now feel like a loaded question. It is human nature to allow what’s outside of us to dictate and determine […]

Episode 316: The Power of Authenticity with JB Glossinger

What does it mean to be authentic in all aspects of your life – as an entrepreneur, in the corporate world, with our families, and even with ourselves? And how can we use authenticity to make a positive impact in the world? To help me answer this on today’s podcast episode, I’m thrilled to be […]

Episode 315: The Uncommon Conversations We Need to be Having

Most of us are faced with concerns that we weren’t thinking about two weeks ago, experiencing major shifts in our lifestyles and our businesses, and facing new challenges as parents, entrepreneurs, and leaders. On today’s podcast, Jon Berghoff joins me to discuss the conversations we should be having to find meaning and purpose, how to […]

Episode 314: We’re All In This Together: An Empowering Perspective on Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world is truly unprecedented in our lifetimes. This is a time in our lives when there is a massive need for leadership – not just from our leaders, but from every human being on the planet. As a species, we’re going through a lot of firsts right now – new […]

Episode 313: How to Get Rid of ALL Your Problems

We all have problems, but how our problems affect us can differ greatly from one person to another. While one person might feel overwhelmed or even depressed by the problems we’re facing, someone else might actually feel optimistic and motivated, viewing their problems as opportunities for growth. In the last year, I’ve dealt with depression, […]

Episode 312: 6 Years of Wisdom In 45 Minutes

Today’s Episode: “6 Years of Wisdom In 45 Minutes” is something very different. It’s an actual message taken from our Best Year Ever Blueprint (BYEB) Mentors program that we introduced this week. I asked Chip Franks to choose one of his favorite videos from inside the program, and to use the audio for this week’s […]

Episode 311: What It Takes to Have Your Best Year Ever (Especially If You Didn’t Have the Start You Wanted)

I’ve been very open about how 2019 was the worst year of my life. And I know that’s a lot to say when I’ve been diagnosed with and battled cancer, given only a 30% chance to live, not to mention nearly dying in a car accident and being told that I’d never walk again. But… […]

Episode 310: How to Solve the Biggest Problem Facing Humanity Today with Neale Donald Walsch

I’m beyond excited to share this week’s podcast with you, as I have literally been waiting for over 20 years to talk with today’s guest! In 1999, I read the book Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch for the first time, but it wouldn’t be the last. In fact, you’ll hear today about how […]

Episode 309: Make Your Journaling Cosmic with Yanik Silver

Has Scribing (aka “Journaling”) transformed your life as it has mine? Needless to say, Scribing is a key part of the Miracle Morning S.A.V.E.R.S. and an incredible way to achieve breakthrough insights, solidify your commitments, experience more gratitude, and generate clarity and motivation on a daily basis. Yanik Silver is living proof of this. As […]

Episode 308: The Power of Listening to Conscious Music with Drew Mcmanus

What kinds of music do you prefer to listen to? Do you ever consider how that music – and specifically the lyrics – might be impacting your subconscious mind? Personally, I used to listen to music based purely on the sound (see: hip-hop), and although I sang along (mindlessly), I typically didn’t pay much attention […]

Episode 307: The Most Important Lessons I Learned from Jim Rohn with Kyle Wilson

Jim Rohn was one of my greatest mentors. He was a master of presenting complex ideas in an extraordinarily simple way, he was funny, and he had an incredible gift as a speaker and presenter. In fact, a single quote of his, “Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development” was […]

Episode 306: An Unconventional Approach to Modern Mindfulness with Cory Allen

Making mindfulness part of your daily life, especially when you’ve never done it before, can be incredibly difficult. In fact, many beginners struggle to stick with it. They get distracted by their thoughts, think that they’re not good enough at meditation, and ultimately give up before experiencing the life-enhancing benefits that are available to all […]

Episode 305: Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It with Kamal Ravikant

Few books have made as profound an impact on my life as much as Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It, as that one book quite possibly saved my life (literally). You’ll hear why that is today on the podcast, as I had the opportunity to engage in a highly anticipated conversation with the […]

Episode 304: You. Are. Perfect (How to Experience the Perfection in Yourself and Life)

On last week’s podcast, I shared “Why 2019 Was the Worst Year of My Life” (as in by far the most difficult). Being that open and vulnerable was challenging, but your feedback, love, and encouragement was incredible. It’s clear that a lot of us had hard years – and like me, you’re committing to making […]

Episode 303: Why 2019 Was My Worst Year (And 3 Steps to Make 2020 Your Best Year)

Today’s episode was tough to record, as it’s the most vulnerable I’ve ever been on the podcast. You’ll hear me reveal why 2019 was the most difficult year of my life—by far. I spent most of the year suffering from debilitating anxiety, overwhelming depression, and driven by FEAR.For months, I suffered in silence, wondering what […]

Episode 302: How to Achieve Your Family Goals in 2020

Whether you are an entrepreneur, parent, and/or a provider, it’s easy to forget that at the end of your life, your loved ones won’t remember the paychecks you took home, the mortgage payments you made, or even what you achieved in your career. What they will remember is the time you spent with them, who […]

Episode 301: How to Create an Accountability Process with Akshay Nanavati [Part 2]

In the last episode of the podcast, my Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, spoke to author Akshay Nanavati about the profound benefits of utilizing accountability in our lives – and the power of having a dedicated accountability buddy – in order to help you achieve your goals. Chip and Akshay also took things to the […]

Episode 300: How to Get an Accountability Partner with Akshay Nanavati [Part 1]

Achieving anything worthwhile is difficult, especially when you decide to do it alone. Human beings are tribal creatures, and most of us can benefit from some form of structure and community to turn our biggest dreams into reality. In today’s special episode (Part 1 of 2), my Chief Miracle Worker and guest-host, Chip Franks, is talking […]

Episode 299: How We Can Transform Our Next Generation with Honorée Corder

When I first published The Miracle Morning back in 2012, I was thinking small. I was committed to sharing the daily practice that changed my life, but I was only thinking I’d sell a few thousand copies. But then I started seeing a flood of emails and reviews from people about how the Miracle Morning had enabled […]

Episode 298: How to Tap Into Your Happiness with Active Appreciation with Chip Franks

As the name implies, the Thanksgiving holiday is generally a time to give thanks for everything that we’re grateful for – but is there more to it than that? Can there be more to your practice of gratitude than simply stating what you’re thankful for while you’re gathered around the dinner table this Thursday? In […]

Episode 297: How To Level Up Your Meditation Practice with Chip Franks

Meditation, or “Silence” as represented by the first “S” of the SAVERS that make up the Miracle Morning, is a proven, powerful practice that can improve your emotional health, increase your self-awareness, and strengthen your attention span and focus. That’s why, for today’s episode of the podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different. Chip […]

Episode 296: Exploring the Link Between Stress and Chronic Illness with Cort Davies

Earlier this year, I accidentally FaceTimed a man named Julio. Julio had just raised approximately $80,000 on a GoFundMe for today’s guest, Cort Davies. At the time, I was in the process of starting a nonprofit that was to be called Support the Unsupported, and Cort was founding his own, doing exactly what I wanted […]

Episode 295: How To Become an Expert In YOU with Brandon Hawk

On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, you’ll get to hear Brandon Hawk and I talk about YOU: A Guide to Deeper Connection, A Lifestyle of Ease, and Massive Results—based on his new book by the same title. There’s a reason CEOs and individuals pay Brandon thousands of dollars per hour for his […]

Special Bonus Episode: A Major Announcement and How to Make Difficult Decisions

In order for me to focus on my health (as I’m transitioning from chemotherapy to holistic treatments), I’ve recently had to make some very difficult decisions. On today’s special *BONUS* episode of the podcast, I’m sharing the biggest decision I’ve recently made—a HUGE announcement—and (most importantly) the process by which you can more easily and […]

Episode 294: Unscripted: The Pursuit of Life, Liberty and Entrepreneurship with MJ DeMarco

At some point or another in our lives, we’ve probably been told that if we follow our passion, success will follow. However, if you’re an entrepreneur, wantrepreneur, or have friends with struggling businesses, you can probably think of more than a handful of experiences that prove that saying wrong. Few understand this better than MJ […]

Episode 293: Talking “Entrepreneurship” with the Business Growth Guru, Cameron Herold

If you’re reading this, there’s an 80+% chance that you’re an entrepreneur or someone who’s considering launching a business. However, whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a wantrepreneur, today’s conversation with Cameron Herold is a must-listen. In addition to being my co-author for The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs, as well as the author of Double Double, Meetings Suck, […]

Episode 292: The Only Skill That Matters with Jonathan Levi

If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that it’s not what you learn that really matters – it’s what you live that ultimately impacts your life. Why? It’s simple: if you don’t apply what you’ve learned, it doesn’t do you much good. However, the irony is that how you live begins with what […]

Episode 291: Understanding How Intimacy Impacts ALL Areas of Your Life with Allana Pratt

When most people think of “intimacy” it’s usually related to physical affection, sex, or romance. However, intimacy impacts a lot more than that—it’s also crucial to effective parenting, entrepreneurship, and our relationships with ourselves. Few understand this better than intimacy expert Allana Pratt. She has served as a Guest Expert on The Jenny McCarthy Show, The Huffington […]

Episode 290: How To Live in Alignment with Your Values with Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig

Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig isn’t just one of my favorite people. He is a world-class musician unlike any other, making music to help elevate your consciousness, enhance your mindset, and improve your life. There are very few “conscious” musicians, and Brotha James was the first I’d ever heard. Jeremy is also a world-class facilitator. He’s […]

Episode 289: The Most Important Personal Development Practice with Chip Franks

If you practice The Miracle Morning (and specifically the S.A.V.E.R.S.), I think you’re going to love today’s *special* episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast! Today, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual podcast format—where our guests talk about how they achieved their goals and how to get more done—I’m giving the […]

Episode 288: How to Connect with ANYONE with Alex Banayan

Alex Banayan is the only nationally bestselling business author under the age of 30 in America. His book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How The World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers, documents his unprecedented seven-year journey to interview the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, […]

Episode 287: How to Reprogram Your Brain for Success with Dr. Shannon Irvine

Dr. Shannon Irvine has a Ph.D in neuropsychology, is an entrepreneur, high achievement mentor, host of The Epic Success Podcast, and a philanthropist. In today’s episode, she teaches us how to neuro-hack our success and build epic lives and businesses we love – by harnessing our brain power to hardwire productivity, goal attainment, and mindset […]

Episode 286: Putting the Mystery Back in Miracles with Dr. Sean Stephenson

I’ve got some sad news, which you may have already heard. One of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met, Sean Stephenson – known around the world as the “3 Foot Giant” – passed away last week, after a wheelchair accident. Sean dedicated his life to helping people, and I was blessed to know him […]

Episode 285: What Is the Purpose of Life? (Hint: It’s Simpler Than You Think)

So, what is the purpose of life? Today, I want to help you answer that question by asking you to consider a couple of others: What if the purpose of life isn’t about achieving or attaining anything? What if you already have the most important thing you’ve been searching for?  I want to help you […]

Episode 284: Can Money Actually Buy Happiness? with Moneeka Sawyer

“Success” is a pretty loaded word – and the definition is really personal to each of us. What does success mean to you? On today’s podcast, I talk with Moneeka Sawyer, author of Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment, who redefines success (and specifically financial success) and how it ties into […]

Episode 283: Why “Burning Your Boats” is Terrible Advice with Tim Grahl

According to legend, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés issued a rather interesting order to his men as they began their conquest of the Aztec empire in 1519. The order was simple: Burn the boats. He wanted his men to realize that they had no opportunity to retreat, so they had to give this fight everything they had. […]

Episode 282: Why Human Nature is the #1 Obstacle Holding You Back (and How to Overcome It)

Do you know what’s standing in the way of creating and experiencing everything you want for your life? The answer might surprise you. Our cavemen and cavewomen ancestors were biologically programmed to do two things: survive and rest. Our agenda back then was simple: hunt and gather food so that we could sustain life, find […]

Episode 281: From Homeless and Addicted to Drugs to Transforming Lives with Mark Crandall

Long before Mark Crandall became a member of the Quantum Leap Mastermind program that I recently told you about, he was a lost young man with countless traumatic experiences. He spent time in jail, was a drug addict, and carried an underlying self-hatred. He’s since transcended his adversity and become keynote speaker, licensed master social […]

Episode 280: How to Make Healthy Habits Fun & Easy with Dr. Jaime Hope

In addition to being the author of the new book, Habit That!: How You Can Health Up in Just 5 Minutes a Day, Dr. Jaime Hope is a dual board-certified physician working outside of Detroit, Michigan, in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country. In over twelve years on the job, she has […]

Episode 279: Find the Gifts in Your Adversity with Marcus Aurelius Anderson

Adversity is an inevitable part of life, and the reality is that all of us have more adversity that we will experience in our future. So it’s vitally important that we learn how to embrace our adversity and turn it into an advantage. Personally, I view adversity as a GIFT and often our greatest opportunity […]

Episode 278: How and Why to Become a “Celebrity” Entrepreneur with Clint Arthur

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to, Clint Arthur. He’s a celebrity entrepreneur who holds a degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of Business and is the bestselling author of What They Teach You at the Wharton School of Business and Break Through Your Upper Limits on TV. I first met Clint back […]

Episode 277: From Poverty to PhD with Carolyn Colleen

Carolyn Colleen’s life story is one of personal and professional transformation and triumph. She is a living example that if there’s anything holding you back, you have the power to overcome it – and to achieve all of your goals. I saw Carolyn speak at an event and was so blown away by her message […]

Episode 276: The #1 Key to Immediate and Lasting Happiness with Ryland Engelhart

On a scale of 1-10, how grateful would you say that you are every day, in each moment, and how present are you for all that you have to be grateful for? Personally, I believe that GRATITUDE is the key to true and lasting happiness, and I would humbly rate myself at a “9” on […]

Episode 275: The Four Rules You Must Break to Get Rich with Nathan Latka

Nathan Latka dropped out of college at the age of 19 with $119 in his bank account. Five years later, he sold his first software company for $10.5 million dollars. He’s since launched The Top, a podcast with over 10 million downloads that helps entrepreneurs get what they want, founded a private equity company, and […]

Episode 274: Accessing Your Authenticity with JP Sears, Conscious Comedian

Join me today for a highly entertaining, kinda random, and yet highly valuable conversation with my good friend – the infamous JP Sears. JP is a YouTuber, conscious comedian, emotional healing coach, world traveler, author, and curious student of life. With over 300 million YouTube views across his videos, JP empowers people to live more […]

Episode 273: How to Become a Conscious Millionaire with JV Crum III

If you’re looking to make your first (or next) million, or simply achieve the financial freedom that will enable you to do what you want, when you want, then today’s show is for you. JV Crum is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and the #1 bestselling author of Conscious Millionaire: Grow Your Business By Making […]

Episode 272: How to Overcome Any FEAR That’s Holding You Back with Ruth Soukup

Are you ready to overcome the single biggest obstacle to everything you want for your life? My guest today, Ruth Soukup, is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, and in her new book, Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love, she combines practical, […]

Episode 271: Fast Forward Your Success with David Schnurman

I hope that you’re proud of what you have accomplished in your life. Yet there may still be a voice inside your head that says you should be further along than you are right now. So, what’s holding you back from having the impact you desire? The answer lies in getting out of your comfort […]

Episode 270: How to Leave Your Job and Pursue Your Dreams with Jesse Harless

Have you ever wanted to leave your job and start your own business in order to create more time and financial freedom? Today, you’re going to meet my friend Jesse Harless and hear how he did exactly that. Jesse is now an author, life and recovery coach, group facilitator, motivational speaker, trainer, and founder of […]

Episode 269: Discover What Type of Business You Should Start with Ryan Levesque

Ryan Levesque is leading a revolution. For the last ten years, he’s run a $10 million per year business helping people find winning business ideas and launch companies of their own. His book, ASK, was called a must-read by both Inc. and Entrepreneur. On today’s episode and in his new book, Choose: The Single Most […]

Episode 268: The Inherent Human Conflict: Moving from Limited to Limitless

It’s been a crazy week since the launch of The Miracle Equation – my first traditionally published book. I’m beyond grateful, humbled, and excited by the outpouring of support I’ve received from all of you, and if you’ve gotten a copy of the book already, I want to thank you. I believe that this book […]

Episode 267: My First Deep Dive into the Miracle Equation

Last week’s podcast episode was on How to Become a Millionaire Using the Miracle Equation which is a (30-minute) interview that I recorded on the Eventual Millionaire podcast with Jaime Masters. I shared that with you because I felt it was the most concise explanation/training of The Miracle Equation that I had ever given. This […]

Episode 266: How To Use The Miracle Equation To Become a Millionaire

Last week I had the opportunity to be interviewed on the Eventual Millionaire podcast and it was like some kind of out-of-body experience. I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so inspired after an interview! As soon as we finished recording, I told Jaime that I felt it was one of the most beneficial interviews […]

Episode 265: How To Become Emotionally Invincible

What if I told you that every destructive emotion you’ve ever felt, are feeling now, and will ever feel in the future is self-created by you and is completely optional? What if I then taught you a way to immediately take complete control of your emotional well-being so that you never have to feel painful […]

Episode 264: Putting the Mystery Back In Miracles with Dr. Sean Stephenson

Dr. Sean Stephenson is what I call a Miracle Maven –  someone who lives by the Miracle Equation and has achieved remarkable results, or what I call “tangible, measurable miracles.” Because of a rare bone disorder, Sean was predicted not to survive at birth. In fact, he’d suffered over 200 fractures by the time he […]

Episode 263: Taking the Mystery Out of Miracles

“Miracle” is a loaded word. It has many meanings for many different people, ranging from a spiritual/religious connotation and is often attributed to a random or passive act. But what exactly is a miracle? Why should you care? And most importantly – how can you create tangible, measurable miracles in your own life? In today’s […]

Episode 262: The Origin of The Miracle Equation – You’re Only 2 Decisions Away…

What if I were to tell you that there are only two (2) decisions standing between you and everything you want for your life? Long before The Miracle Morning was the “Miracle Equation” – the formula I discovered at age 20, which every successful person has used to defy the odds and create extraordinary, meaningful […]

Episode 261: How and Why I Meditate (Tips to Improve Your Practice)

Today, mindfulness expert Julianna Raye and I dive deep into how I got into the practice of meditation, its initial and long-term benefits in my personal and professional life, and how it can enable all of us to both improve our individual lives and be of greater service in the world. When the US economy […]

Episode 260: How to Build and Monetize Your Personal Brand with Chris Ducker

Do you aspire to have both the “time” freedom and “financial” freedom that are available through entrepreneurship? Today’s guest, CEO, entrepreneur and bestselling author, Chris Ducker, has built multiple successful companies and brands all over the world. After suffering a horrific burnout at the end of 2009, he set a goal to become a virtual […]

Episode 259: How to Work Through Your Limiting Beliefs with Kari Romeo

Do you ever find that you are held back by your fears or self-limiting beliefs? If so, then today’s episode is for you. My conversation today is with Kari Romeo, whom I’ve known and admired for years, ever since we met at the Best Year Ever Blueprint. Kari is a retired Air Force officer, life […]

Episode 258: The Miracle Morning for Couples with Brandy & Lance Salazar

10 years ago, Brandy and Lance Salazar found themselves on the verge of divorce. However, instead of calling it quits, they gave things one last try and it made all the difference. They learned how to design and create a legendary marriage and today, they’re one of the happiest, most fulfilled, and emotionally intelligent couples […]

Episode 257: Discover the Power of Your Alter Ego with Todd Herman

You’ll hear me open up today’s podcast by saying that “this is the most excited I’ve been to interview someone in a long time!” I mean that very sincerely, and that is because today’s conversation covers a topic that is truly unknown and revolutionary for most people (and something I only recently discovered in my […]

Episode 256: How to Love Yourself, Others, and Your Life… Unconditionally

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I wanted to talk about love, but not about romantic love. I want to talk about unconditional love—how it affects our happiness, quality of life, and relationships—and how we can amplify it to improve all three. So many people are too hard on themselves, unhappy, quick to condemn and […]

Episode 255: How to Make Meaningful Changes In Your Life with Lucia Giovannini

Lucia Giovannini is a world-renowned sensation. She’s a former international supermodel turned transformational speaker and the author of 13 books. She creates a unique synergy of traditional psychological techniques, motivational practices, and ancient Eastern rituals to create profound experiences for her readers, those who see her at live events, and anyone who follows her. Her […]

Episode 254: 3 Words That Will Change Your Life with Emily D. Baker, Esq.

What happens when you achieve everything you thought would make life fulfilling, but it doesn’t? Today Emily D. Baker and I are going to explore how three words can change your life and set you free. After serving as a deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles for 10 years, she struck out on her own […]

Episode 253: Manufacturing Your Own Breakthroughs In 2019

Over the last few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about creating my Miracle Evening routine and experimenting with a few different methods. While the Miracle Morning has been all about putting yourself in peak mental, emotional, and spiritual state – first thing in the morning, I’ve found that the evening has been an amazing […]

Episode 252: The ONE Thing We Need to Achieve Our Most Important Goals with Geoff Woods

This is the definitive episode where we break down, step by step, how to achieve your goals. I was going to do it solo and give my best advice on goal setting, but I realized that there are people who are better at this than I am. Geoff Woods is my guest today. He is […]

Episode 251: How to Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever with Jon Vroman and Jon Berghoff

Are you ready and prepared to achieve your most important goals for 2019 and make it the best year of your life (literally)? We just concluded our 5th annual Best Year Ever [Blueprint] live experience where 500 members of the Miracle Morning Community came together in San Diego and engaged in a process designed to […]

Episode 250: Scribing 2.0: The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll

Would you benefit from figuring out how to organize your thoughts while increasing your productivity? Our guest today, Ryder Carroll, famously created a worldwide movement and method known as “Bullet Journaling” (or what I call “Scribing 2.0”) that accomplishes both of those, simultaneously. After struggling for years with organizing systems and finding that none worked […]

Episode 249: The Cure to Your Insecurities with Dr. Sean Stephenson

Sean Stephenson was born with a rare bone disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta. In fact, his parents were told that he likely had mere months to live. 30 years later, Sean is known worldwide as the “3 Foot Giant,” and with good reason. He’s worked at the White House, can count Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, and […]

Episode 248: Find Where You Belong and Create Your Community with Radha Agrawal

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Radha Agrawal, who is the CEO, founder and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker and has built a global community made up of nearly 500,000 like-minded people. In case you’re not familiar with Daybreaker – it is the early morning dance and wellness movement currently serving almost half […]

Episode 247: 3 Keys to Make Gratitude Your Way of Life

We just had Thanksgiving in the United States – a day on which many of us are reminded to give thanks and express gratitude. BUT… Personally, I believe every day should essentially be like Thanksgiving, and maybe even much more than that. The benefits of gratitude are countless, as studies have shown that people who […]

Episode 246: The Miracle (Evening?)

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your life; it means more to me than you might realize. As many of us will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, know that I am deeply thankful for you and for our community, and I appreciate that you allow me to be […]

Episode 245: How to Turn Reading Books into Taking Action

Many of us may not realize it (I’m definitely guilty of this), but we sometimes fall into the trap of being “personal development junkies” – often chasing the high from those incredible “aha!” moments that books give us, but we don’t always turn those lessons into real personal development or meaningful life changes. In today’s […]

Episode 244: The 4 Questions That Will Change Our Lives [#1 Most Popular Episode]

Imagine if you possessed 4 powerful questions that would automatically (and almost instantly) put you in a positive state of mind, improve your relationships with every person in your life, and deepen your sense of purpose. For those of you joining us in San Diego next month for the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience […]

Episode 243: The Reality Check We All Need [Solo Episode]

Today’s episode is the most important I’ve recorded for you in a long time and ends with me giving you a simple 3-step solution to quickly (and literally) transform any area of your life, as I recently did after having a painful realization… I’ve been a mediocre dad. That hurts to admit—even to myself. But […]

Episode 242: 8 Million Lives Saved (and He’s Just Getting Started) – with Scott Harrison

Before today’s guest embarked on his mission to save millions of lives, he had to save his own. Scott Harrison was one of New York City’s premier nightclub promoters, doing drugs, drinking heavily, deeply unfulfilled and on the verge of self-destructing. In today’s podcast episode, he tells me his riveting story of how he came […]

Episode 241: Attention Entrepreneurs: Grow Your Business Using Stages with Pete Vargas

Pete Vargas is the founder of Advance Your Reach, an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs spread their message and grow their business through stages – both physical (speeches, etc.) and digital (podcasts, webinars, etc.) – even if you have a fear of public speaking. He’s helped people reach audiences of up to a billion individuals […]

Episode 240: Transforming Fear and Struggle into Boundless Bliss with Akshay Nanavati

Wow. I was nearly speechless during and after my conversation with today’s guest, Akshay Nanavati, who is as fascinating as he is brilliant. After serving during the Iraq War, he returned home and found himself suffering from addiction, post-traumatic stress, survivor’s guilt, depression, and alcoholism. On the brink of suicide, Akshay discovered a unique way […]

Episode 239: How to Bring Out the Best in Those You Lead and Love with Jesse Levine

Jesse Levine was my first mentor, and it’s safe to say that his impact on my life has been as crucial to my success as that of any other person. In fact, when people ask me who I attribute my mindset or my success to, I always say, “It’s half mom and dad, and half […]

Episode 238: Rethinking and Disrupting Your Education with Danny Iny

Gone are the days when education was something that only happened at the start of your career. The name of today’s game, both personally and professionally, is to be constantly learning: just enough, just in time, and never stopping. In today’s podcast, I have an intriguing conversation with Danny Iny – the CEO of Mirasee […]

Episode 237: An Unconventional Approach to Making This Your Best Year Ever

Each December, Jon Berghoff and I team up with the Front Row Foundation to present the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience in San Diego, California. It’s a community-created experience… scientifically designed to invite reflection, awareness, and reconnection with your highest/best self… and artfully engineered with nature, music, movement, and space to help you amplify […]

Episode 236: Financial Advice from 9-time NY Times bestselling author – David Bach

David Bach is one of America’s favorite financial experts. He’s been teaching America about money on Oprah, the Today Show, CNBC, Fox, CBS, and just about everywhere else. Tony Robbins has gone so far as to call him “the financial expert you need when you’re intimidated by your finances.” He’s also a 9-time New York […]

Episode 235: Hal’s First Speech After Being Diagnosed with Cancer

While in the midst of battling cancer (three days after I received a 96-hour chemotherapy treatment), I left the hospital in Houston, TX and flew to Orlando, FL and gave my signature keynote speech in front of 2,500 distributors at the Pure Romance 2017 World Conference. It was the most terrifying speech of my life […]

Episode 234: How to Eat to Improve Health, Boost Energy & Live Longer

Many people rely on multiple cups of coffee or products like 5 Hour Energy to get through the day. Far more of us choose not to prioritize our health until it becomes a serious issue – and one thing we often don’t think about is how the food we eat impacts our energy levels and […]

Episode 233: Discover What it Means to be Spiritually Fit – with Patricia Moreno

Patricia Moreno has been training, mentoring, and educating people all over the world for over 30 years. Her struggles with weight (she weighed in at 212 pound in 8th grade), eating disorders, and body image led her to create IntenSati – a multidisciplinary study of fitness, martial arts, nutrition, dance, and spiritual practice, which is […]

Episode 232: The Family Board Meeting Strategy – with Jim Sheils

When world-class organizations like Harvard University, YPO, EO, and others want to help their people succeed at home, they call Jim Sheils. As the founder of 18 Summers, Jim is on a mission to deepen relationships for entrepreneur families. And his book, The Family Board Meeting, has been a game-changer for me and my family. […]

Episode 231: Why We Should Stop Judging People (and what you can do instead)

Who are the people in your life who rub you the wrong way because of what they say or do? Is there anyone who you hold resentment towards? Maybe it’s much deeper than just being “rubbed the wrong way”—maybe you’ve been wronged and deeply hurt by someone in your life. In today’s solo podcast episode […]

Episode 230: How to Own Your Niche as an Entrepreneur – with Christopher Lochhead

Jon Berghoff walked into Christopher Lochhead’s Play Bigger keynote at the One Life Fully Lived conference in Sacramento in 2016. Just a few minutes in, Jon realized that Christopher was expertly teaching how legendary companies (like Facebook) become that way by designing a category. Over the last few years, Christopher has gotten one question more […]

Episode 229: Meet the Man Who Inspired My 8-Year Old Daughter – Brett Culp

You may remember a month or so ago when I emailed about the experience of me convincing my daughter to watch a documentary, which inspired her to ask me if we could deliver a care package to homeless individuals, the next morning. Well, we did exactly that, and I’ve been blown away by the impact […]

Episode 228: How to Get More Out of Life with Chip Franks

It wasn’t very long ago that Chip Franks was taken out on a stretcher in the middle of a conference for entrepreneurs after just having a stroke. As his wife cried and his children were alone in their hotel room, one question consumed his mind: “Did I tell them everything I wanted to tell them?“ […]

Episode 227: The Most Inspiring Person I’ve Ever Met – Nick Santonastasso

When Nick Santonastasso was born, he was given a 30% chance of surviving birth. One of only 12 people in the world born with Hanhart Syndrome – an extremely rare genetic disorder that caused Nick to be born with no legs, only one arm, and one finger. Growing up was hard, and Nick found himself […]

Episode 226: Conversations Worth Having – with Jackie Stavros and Jon Berghoff

Conversations are at the core of how we interact. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. How effective would you say that you are at having conversations that significantly and positively impact the lives of […]

Episode 225: Overcoming Addictions – with Anna David

A well-respected expert in her field, Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of two novels and four nonfiction books about addiction, recovery, and relationships. She has appeared on the Today Show, Dr. Drew, CBS Morning, and Insider. She’s been published in the New York Times, TIME, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and has […]

Episode 224: A Conversation About Building Wealth – with Matthew Recore

Matt Recore (or “Matty” as I call him) is one of my best friends in the world. We met in 1999, our connection was instant, and we stayed up talking like schoolgirls until three o’clock in the morning. :^D Since then, we’ve developed an extraordinary friendship. He was a groomsman in my wedding, I became […]

Episode 223: How to Make Every Day the Best Day of Your Life – with Tony Carlston

Tony Carlston is the owner of Best Day of My Life – a lifestyle brand for people who want to promote and create gratitude, positivity, and happiness in their lives and the lives of people around them. Knowing your positive vibe and what our community values, I think you’re going to love this episode! :^) […]

Episode 222: The Art of Making Anything Happen – with Steve Sims

Steve Sims is a self-described ugly kid from the outskirts of London who wasn’t born into luxury, but holds his place there now. He’s the founder of Bluefish, one of the world’s top personal concierge services, and an expert marketer in the luxury industry. If you want to sing with your favorite rockstar, be serenaded […]

Episode 221: Get to Know the REAL Mel Robbins

Like many of you, I first discovered Mel Robbins through her TED Talk, How To Stop Screwing Yourself Over. Though it has over 14 million views, it’s just one of her major successes. She is also the author of The Five Second Rule, one of the most-read books of 2017 and an all-time best-seller on […]

Episode 220: How I Became a Millionaire – with David Osborn

A few years ago, I was invited to speak at an event for the non-profit One Life Fully Lived. While I was there, I saw David Osborn speak for the first time, and I was captivated by his rare blend of authenticity, transparency, expertise, and contribution. He shared his story of transforming from a troubled […]

Episode 219: Meet the Meanest Woman Alive – Linda Smith

Over her 40+ year career, Linda Smith has reached the summit of the legal profession. She’s litigated on behalf of IBM and Intel, and dealt with male egos as big as Michael Dell’s and Mick Jagger’s without ever breaking a stride. Linda is also a blogger and author at MeanestWomanAlive.com. She writes about confronting gender […]

Episode 218: Breaking Through Fears and Getting Into Action with Rob Actis

From the moment I first heard Rob Actis’ voice in an audition, I knew that he would be the voice of The Miracle Morning audiobook series. As he was recording the first book, he started doing his SAVERS, stopped sleeping in until noon, and, amazingly, discovered that he was narrating a book that was changing […]

Episode 217: The 5 Gs of Goal Setting with Ryan Snow

Today’s conversation turned out to be some of the most practical, actionable advice we’ve ever given on the AYG podcast. Ryan Snow is a #1 best-selling author, sales leader, business coach, and teacher. With extensive experience in the classroom and many years of work as a coach and mentor, his mission is to help people […]

Episode 216: Willpower Doesn’t Work – Author Interview with Benjamin Hardy

Benjamin Hardy has been the #1 writer on Medium.com since 2016. He writes about self-improvement, motivation, learning, and entrepreneurship, organically receives over 1,000 new email subscribers daily, and works to help his readers live in alignment with their highest values and visions. Last month, Benjamin sent me a copy of his new book, Willpower Doesn’t […]

Episode 215: Life & Business Advice from World Class Internet Marketer – Mike Koenigs

When I was diagnosed with cancer, someone I had admired for years reached out and selflessly offered to help me navigate my cancer journey. Expert internet marketer and recent stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor Mike Koenigs felt it was his duty to help in any way he possibly could, and this belief is the foundation […]

Episode 214: How to Bounce Back After Losing It All with Jordan Harbinger

For 11 ½ years, Jordan Harbinger hosted The Art of Charm. With over 4 million monthly downloads, it was one of the most successful podcasts in the world. However, an amicable split between Jordan and his partners became less than amicable, and with the rug swept out from under him, he had to rebuild from […]

Episode 213: How Leaders Thrive in Adversity and Live Extraordinary Lives with Dr. James Kelley

Dr. James Kelley is a professor of marketing at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, Dubai, the host of the Executives After Hours podcast, and the author of The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, which releases April 23. In his new book, Dr. Kelley explores how to […]

Episode 212: Creating Cash Flow and Getting Out of the Rat Race with Tim Rhode

After retiring at age 40, Tim Rhode became the creative force behind 1lifefullylived.org—a non-profit that helps people master their lives, so together WE can change the world. He is also the co-founder of GoBundance, which is a tribe for healthy, wealthy, generous men who choose to lead epic lives. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing […]

Episode 211: What I Did To Beat Cancer

In October of 2016, I woke up in the middle of the night, struggling to breathe. Days later, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—a very rare and aggressive form of cancer—with a survival rate of 30%. I was told that I had a matter of days to start chemotherapy, or I would die. I […]

Episode 210: Happiness & Fulfillment – What’s the difference?

Today I got together with my long-time friend, Carey Smolensky, to discuss an important topic that I don’t often talk about – happiness. Carey wanted to know where it sits in relation to passion and the way I live my life, and it was a joy to explore. Carey has also been helping to produce […]

Episode 209: The World’s Greatest (Literally) Talks #Positivity – with Phil Hellmuth Jr.

Phil Hellmuth Jr. set out from a very early age to become the greatest poker player of all time. 14 World Series of Poker Championships (and counting) later, it’s clear he succeeded. Beyond poker, he’s also a New York Times bestselling author, a TV commentator, and a tech investor. Now, Phil has a new goal: […]

Episode 208: Own the Day, Own Your Life – with Aubrey Marcus

For the last two years, I’ve become a huge fan of Aubrey Marcus – podcast host, author, and the founder and CEO of Onnit, the leading supplement company for human optimization. Within the first few minutes of hearing Aubrey’s podcast (two years ago) I felt an instant connection with him as a deeply thoughtful, highly […]

Episode 207: Ask Hal Anything – 20 Questions from The Miracle Morning Community

This week on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different… I’m answering questions straight from The Miracle Morning community about all sorts of topics, including how I plan my week, how to keep up with your SAVERS when you’re short on time, my favorite tools for staying organized, and upcoming […]

Episode 206: The Million-Dollar One-Person Business with Elaine Pofeldt

Elaine Pofeldt is an author and independent journalist who writes for Fortune, Money, CNBC, Inc., Forbes, Crain’s New York Business, and the Economist Intelligence Unit. In her new book, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business: Make Great Money. Work the Way You Like. Have the Life You Want, recently published by Random House, she outlines the secrets […]

Episode 205: Facing Fear & Finding Your Mission with Dr. Richard Shuster

Having survived a near-death experience myself (or maybe two of them?), I am pleased to bring you today’s guest Dr. Richard Shuster, who walked away from a near-death experience that forever changed his life’s journey – and led him to become the neuroscientist and altruist he is today. After Jon Berghoff’s recent appearance on Richard’s […]

Episode 204: Learn How to Build a Community with Jayson Gaignard

After many years earning 22 times the national average income, Jayson Gaignard realized that he wasn’t 22 times happier, so he decided to walk away. He felt stuck on the entrepreneurial hamster wheel, building a business he hated to buy things he didn’t need, to impress people he didn’t necessarily like. While he looked highly […]

Episode 203: Music with a Message – Empowering New Songs from Brotha James

My good friend Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig has dedicated his life to creating music with a message. This week, he returns to the podcast to share new songs that will help you feel happier, more grateful, and motivated to become the best version of yourself. After years of creating, playing, and performing for audiences of […]

Episode 202: Get to Know the “Real” Jon Berghoff

We’ve got a special conversation lined up for the Achieve Your Goals podcast today. Jon Berghoff gets interviewed by Dr. Richard Shuster, host of The Daily Helping Podcast. For those of you unfamiliar with Dr. Richard Shuster and his work, he’s a neuroscientist and altruist with a mission—to inspire one million people to perform random […]

Episode 201: My Top 3 Tips for Achieving Your Goals in 2018

Almost everyone has big plans to change their lives for the better starting each New Year’s Day, yet so many people will fall out of the groove and lose the motivation to push forward. Will you still be hitting the gym, eating healthier, writing that book, or pursuing that new personal or professional goal after […]

Episode 200: Life Lessons from a Generous Multi-Millionaire with David Osborn

David Osborn has had massive success in real estate, building one of the world’s top brokerages and founding over 50 companies in less than a decade. However, what truly defines David isn’t just his professional achievements. It’s his dedication to personal growth—and being the best husband, father, businessman, and all-around human he can possibly be, […]

Episode 199: Connecting Mind, Body and Spirit with Andrea Riggs

After years splitting her time between corporate America and teaching physical movement, Andrea Riggs set off on her own adventure and has been helping people connect with themselves, break down their internal barriers, and live their best lives ever since. She has an incredible gift to command and lead a room of people through motion, […]

Episode 198: Rethinking Education for the 21st Century with Jeff and Laura Sandefer

For decades, parents, educators, and students have talked about the constraints and frustrations of traditional schooling. In almost all schools, students end up figuratively chained to their desks and bored out of their minds—and they suffer personally and academically as a result. That all changed for our family, two years ago when we discovered Acton […]

Episode 197: Elevating Gratitude on the Planet by 1% with Mr. Thank You

There’s always someone to thank and appreciate. So why don’t we tell people what they mean to us more often? Why do we let excuses like — “I’m too busy” or “What difference will it make?” — get in the way of showing our appreciation to the people who bring value to our lives? John […]

Episode 196: Cracking the Community Code – What just happened at BYEB 2017?

When Community is given a transcendent purpose, it becomes one of the fastest ways for members of that community to come alive as individuals. That’s what you’ll quickly discover from today’s discussion. For context, every year we host the Best Year Ever [LIVE] experience in San Diego, CA. I’m guessing you’ve heard me talk about […]

Episode 195: The Interactive Mindfulness Practice That’s Based on Improv

Have you ever wondered how some people are always able to stay relaxed under pressure, no matter what gets thrown at them? Or why some leaders always seem to be able to develop highly productive teams that achieve huge things in the face of uncertainty? These aren’t qualities only a select few people are born […]

Episode 194: Meet One of the “50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs In 2017”

It was December 2014, in San Diego, California. She had recently quit her job, was 3 months pregnant, and was trying to get her business off the ground. She knew absolutely nothing about who I was and she hadn’t read The Miracle Morning. Yet there she was, shaking my hand at the first ever Best […]

Episode 193: How to Overcome & Achieve (Almost) Anything: Wisdom I just shared with one of my first coaching clients…

I’m a believer in the “ripple effect”… the idea that one lesson or moment in life can spark something that will change you and the world in bigger ways than you can imagine. And recently, I sat down with Rob Dial (one of my first coaching clients) to share the lessons that have had this […]

Episode 192: How to Harness the Power of Visualization to Achieve Your Goals Consistently

What if you knew how to use the power of visualization to achieve every goal you set, the same way that Gold Medal-winning Olympic athletes use visualization to achieve their goals? As the founder of the Flourishing Leadership Institute, one aspect of Jon Berghoff’s job is to use visualization as a tool to create high […]

Episode 191: Meet one of my heroes in life and business – Joe Polish

I’ll never forget the day I met one of my heroes. I was attending a Strategic Coach workshop in Los Angeles, and spotted who I thought “might” be him, but I wasn’t sure. I had only seen his picture online, so I wasn’t certain that it was actually him. I quickly turned to my colleague, […]

Episode 190: 4 Scientifically Proven Ways to Breakthrough Your Fears

Fear, doubt, hesitation, anxiety, concern, frustration, self-limiting beliefs…. Whatever you want to call it, we’ve all been there. So, how can you proactively overcome all of it? In this discussion, Jon Berghoff shares from the heart and opens up about his experience with FEAR—yup, even an uber successful guy like Jon struggles with such self-imposed […]

Episode 189: Science Proves This Is the #1 Way to Find Deeper Meaning In Your Life

What kind of future would give YOU the greatest sense of pride, meaning and fulfillment? We know that when we connect with our strengths, we perform at a much higher level. Yet, far too often, we look at what’s wrong, what’s broken and what’s missing as a way to solve our problems and find fulfillment […]

Episode 188: Is Passion Necessary? How to Find Deeper Meaning and Purpose in Your Life

Today’s conversation is with a man who runs six companies and is responsible for producing thousands of live events for corporate and social clients, worldwide—including the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience, which combines cutting edge experiential learning, live music, and an unparalleled level of engagement that produces immediate and lasting transformations for every person […]

Episode 187: The 4 Questions That Will Change Your Life

Imagine if you possessed 4 powerful questions that would automatically put you in a positive state of mind, improve your relationships with every person in your life, and deepen your sense of purpose. Today’s podcast episode is an unscripted conversation between me and Jon Berghoff that originally aired live, this past Tuesday. You’re about to […]

Episode 186: Sharing YOUR Message with the World – A Powerful Strategy to Increase Your Income & Impact with Pete Vargas

Since 2003, Pete Vargas and his team have booked over 25,000 events that have generated more than $40 million in revenue—and reached tens of millions of people through the speakers and organizations they serve. Pete is the Founder and CEO of Advance Your Reach, a company that helps speakers, authors, entrepreneurs and organizations find and […]

Episode 185: 5 Best Friends—Revisiting Lessons from 20 Years of Supporting Each Other

Nobody succeeds alone. That’s the simple, yet very important takeaway from today’s conversation. When I was young, I didn’t believe I needed anybody’s help. I wanted to prove to the world that my success was mine—that I had made it completely on my own. Well, as you can probably imagine, that didn’t work out so […]

Episode 184: Up-leveling Your Health & Happiness with Drew Canole — Part 2

If you tuned in to the Achieve Your Goals podcast last week, you would have heard Drew Canole’s incredible entrepreneurial journey and how he was able to transform his life from being unhappy and unfulfilled, to starting a world-class health and wellness brand that’s now inspiring 4.7 million people around the world. If you didn’t […]

Episode 183: Up-leveling Your Health & Happiness with Drew Canole — Part 1

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why people (i.e. you and me) tend to work hard to accumulate stuff that we don’t really need? Today’s conversation with Drew Canole will open your eyes to another way of thinking, being, and living. At one point, Drew was chasing everything for all the wrong reasons. The […]

Episode 182: The debut of the brand new “Miracle Morning” song!

Last week, I released Part 1 of a musical conversation between Brotha James (aka my good friend, Jeremy Reisig) and Jon Berghoff. They shared some fascinating never-before-told stories and jammed out to a few of my favorite songs, including “Grateful” and “The Front Row Anthem.” Today we release Part 2, and you’ll hear the debut […]

Episode 181: Meet my #1 favorite Motivational Musician… Brotha James (Part 1)

What if you could listen to music every day that not only sounded great, but the lyrics actually programmed your subconscious mind so that you automatically felt happier, more grateful, and even more motivated? You’re about to meet the man Brotha James (Real Name: Jeremy Reisig), who has dedicated his life to creating “Music with […]

Episode 180: Learn the “Magic Moment Mindset” to Elevate Your Life with Jeff Kaylor

He has performed in over 300 cities in 22 countries and for the past 8 years he has created award winning magic illusions used by the top magicians in the world. Jeff Kaylor is a Magician, Keynote Speaker and Founder of The Magic Estate — a collaborative group of likeminded individuals who live under one […]

Episode 179: Grabbing Life BIG! – A Conversation with Mike McCarthy

Do you regularly spend time with people who are challenging you to set bigger goals, and helping you to achieve your goals? Our ability to achieve our goals can be greatly influenced by the people we spend the most time with. Not only can they push us to succeed, but they can also help us […]

Episode 178: Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On What Matters Most with Jon and Hal (Part 2)

When we accept life before it happens, we get to keep the power that adversity will try to take away from us. We get to control the narrative. Instead of focusing on “why me?”, we can instead choose how we give meaning to something. In other words, adversity doesn’t hurt you, it serves you! Which […]

Episode 177: Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On Converting Adversity into Advantage with Jon and Hal (Part 1)

As many of you  know, shortly after I was diagnosed with cancer in November, my good friend and co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Jon Berghoff, stepped up and has been leading the Achieve Your Goals podcast ever since so I can focus on healing. (THANK YOU!!) Although cancer wasn’t my conscious choice, I […]

Episode 176: Purpose Is A Choice with Jon Berghoff and Andy Storch

As humans, we naturally gravitate towards this idea of finding our purpose, yet most of us struggle to answer the question “Why do I do what I do?” The good news, is that we have the freedom to answer that question however we want. In other words, purpose is a choice and nobody can stop […]

Episode 175: Sales Success Habits That ALL of Us Need

I never used to think I was a “salesperson” until I realized we are all born with the ability to sell, and selling is a skill that benefits all of us. Think about it… As children, we were always trying to sell our parents on letting us eat candy, stay up late, have our friends […]

Episode 174: Discover The Art Of Moment Making

Your entire life is made up of countless moments, and each one carries an opportunity to experience joy, fulfill your sense of purpose, and make a difference. That is the art of moment making! What if there was a way for you to recognize and create more of these moments, not only in your life, […]

Episode 173: Your Words Create Your World with Positivity Strategist Robyn Stratton-Berkessel

The words we use, create the world we live in! Today, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel will explain exactly how the stories we construct can have a major impact on how our lives unfold. Robyn is an author, speaker, coach, podcast host, app developer and workshop designer & facilitator. Her specialty is Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based, positive […]

Episode 172: Discover How to Tap into Your Strengths (with Alissa Daire Nelson)

Alissa Daire Nelson spent the first 30 years of her life, perpetually asking herself, “What’s wrong with me?” That was until she discovered the StrengthsFinder assessment, which completely transformed her life. Instead of focusing on her shortcomings, as we all do at times, Alissa learned how we can tap into our strengths and embrace what […]

Episode 171: Fascinating… The World’s 1st Global Goals Initiative with Roberta Baskin

As a result of her investigations, she’s made beer healthier, exposed sweatshops in the shoe and soccer industries, uncovered pediatric dental abuses, and succeeded in banning dangerous products. Roberta Baskin is a recovering investigative journalist, whose extensive broadcast experience reporting on corporate misconduct quickly earned her the nickname “Bad News Baskin.” After reevaluating her purpose […]

Episode 170: Here’s How to Get a PhD in YOU with Julie Reisler

I have a small confession; I never finished college. Jon Berghoff, on the other hand, was already a professor at one of the most prestigious business schools in the world, teaching executives, before the age of 30. Today Jon brings his expertise to a conversation with the brilliant, Julie Reisler, author of the new book […]

Episode 169: Moving Past Anxiety & Fear with Tim JP Collins

Today we’re releasing a special bonus show between Yo Pal Hal and Tim JP Collins. In this never-released conversation, Tim will show you how to look at anxiety from a completely different perspective, so you can learn to manage it and start living the life of your dreams! Having struggled with anxiety on and off […]

Episode 168: Order of Man | How to Protect, Provide and Preside with Ryan Michler

Today on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Ryan Michler is here to teach you how to become more of the man you were meant to be! Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Growing up without a permanent father figure, Ryan was left to learn how […]

Episode 167: Live The Life of Your Dreams with Natalie Janji

Today on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Natalie Janji is here to show you that by tapping into your dreaming brain, anything is possible! Natalie Janji is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for College Students which recently launched as a new addition to The Miracle Morning book series. She is a graduate of Loyola […]

Episode 166: The 5-Minute Epic Evening Ritual To Resucceed with James Colburn

Today on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, James Colburn is here to talk about the 5-minute epic evening ritual that transformed his life and how it can help YOU find purpose and connect with what matters the most. James Colburn has worked for more than two decades in executive and entrepreneurial roles in marketing, real […]

Episode 165: Robert Kiyosaki on Financial Literacy, Spiritual Learning and Finding Your Mission

In today’s conversation of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Hal’s good friend, Robert Kiyosaki, shares his top tips on financial literacy, spiritual learning and helps you find your mission, so you can live an abundant and fulfilling life. Robert is an investor, educational entrepreneur, co-creator of the CASHFLOW® board game, founder of the financial education-based […]

Episode 164: The ONE Thing You Can Do to Master All Areas of Life with Jay Papasan

In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re releasing a live recording from one of our Quantum Leap Mastermind events. During this inspiring conversation, Jon Berghoff talks with Jay Papasan about his latest book The One Thing. You’ll learn how finding purpose and prioritizing what matters the most can lead to extraordinary results […]

Episode 163: Awaken to the Love & Gratitude Already in Your Life

On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Ryland Engelhart is here to inspire and awaken the love and gratitude already in your life! Ryland is a co-Owner of Café Gratitude, a collection of 100% organic plant-based restaurants that aims to create a menu and environment that supports health and sustainability for all. As […]

Episode 162: Empower Your Freedom, Create Your Future & Build a Life Worth Living

We just wrapped up this year’s Quantum Leap Mastermind event in Texas, which was a major success! Jon Berghoff shared the stage with the incredibly successful, David Osborn for an inspiring conversation about how to fully engage with your life so you can create the future that you want. Today, we decided that that we […]

Episode 161: The Power To Do, Be or Create Anything In Your Life with Gail Goodwin

On Today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re releasing a behind-the-scenes QLM group coaching call to the Miracle Morning community! For those who don’t know, The Quantum Leap Mastermind (QLM), created by Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff, is an expertly designed mastermind created for high achievers who want to grow, connect, and create […]

Episode 160: Unified Mindfulness: Your Path to a Happier, Healthier, & Purposeful Life

In this episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Julianna Raye is here to talk about Unified Mindfulness, a scientifically based, highly effective meditation system for creating a happier, healthier and more purposeful life. Julianna has been training individuals and groups in mindfulness practice for over 17 years. In addition to mindfulness training, Julianna is […]

Episode 159: Play Bigger and Live a Legendary Life with Christopher Lochhead

On this episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Christopher Lochhead is here teach you what it means to play bigger and live a legendary life! Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins’ “instant classic” Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. Christopher […]

Episode 158: Inside The Minds of Millionaires with Jaime Masters

On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jaime Masters is here to talk about the lessons she’s learned from the most successful entrepreneurs in the world! As a business coach, author, and professional speaker Jaime has hosted one-on-one interviews with over 350 millionaires and billionaires. She made her exit from the corporate world […]

Episode 157: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making

When you get to the end of your life, will you look back with regret or will you feel a sense of accomplishment and gratitude, knowing that you made the most of each and every moment? In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jon Vroman is here to talk about how you can […]

Episode 156: Networking Mastery with Jordan Harbinger

In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jordan Harbinger is here to talk about network and relationship development! Jordan Harbinger is an entrepreneur, talk show host and world-renowned social dynamics expert. As co-founder of The Art of Charm, Jordan has helped develop one of the leading self-development programs in the world, with a […]

Episode 155: Transforming Your Relationships with Stacey Martino & Brandy Salazar

Today is a special episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast. We have 2 AMAZING back-to-back interviews with Stacey Martino and Brandy Salazar who are here to give you the tools and techniques for transforming your relationships! Stacey and Brandy share their inspiring stories and explain how they were both able to climb back from […]

Episode 154: Jon Berghoff on 5 Factors For Re-Wiring Your Personal Potential

On this episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jon Berghoff outlines 5 factors for expanding your personal potential! At the beginning of the show, Jon looks back and smiles about his early days living with Hal. When they weren’t pulling pranks and playing Jet Moto, they were challenging each other’s ability to succeed. It […]

Episode 153: The (3) Not-So-Obvious Success Secrets: Generosity, Humility and Being Curious

In today’s episode of the AYG podcast, Jon Berghoff shares the unexpected origin story of how he and Hal Elrod first met, when they were teenagers, and then he provides you with his counter-intuitive secrets for sustaining massive success. Jon starts out by taking a trip down memory lane and recounts how he and Hal […]

Episode 152: Turning the Tables On Hal: The 1st Ever AYG Interview with Hal Elrod

In today’s special episode, we’re turning the tables on Yo Pal Hal as he’s interviewed for the first time ever on the AYG podcast. This is one you won’t want to miss! For those not in the know, Hal’s been battling Cancer for the past several months and for the first time since his diagnosis, […]

Episode 151: What Would the Rockefellers Do? (Interview with Michael Isom)

Today’s episode is an interview with our guest, author, entrepreneur, educator, speaker, wealth strategist and the owner of Optic Financial and the creator of the 20/20 Personal Banking System, Michael Isom. Michael started selling mobile phones while still going to college in 1993. With his natural ability he was earning over S200, 000 a year […]

Episode 150: Why Grown Ups Should Be Coloring More! (Interview with Brianna Greenspan)

Let’s talk about coloring books. Yes, coloring books! Coloring books are not only for kids, it’s ideal for adults too. The science behind them is incredible. People are using them for mindfulness and visualization. Today’s guest is a friend of mine, Brianna Greenspan. Briana has to overcome the physical challenges of being born with a […]

Episode 149: “You Must Write a Book” (Proclaims bestselling author, Honorée Corder)

Are you thinking about writing a book, but don’t know where to start?  Guest, Honoree Corder is the author of 20 books, including You Must Write a Book, Vision to Reality, Prosperity for Writers, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom Book Series, If Divorce Is A Game These Are The Rules, and The Divorced Phoenix. […]

Episode 148: Learn the Nighttime Routine of a Top 100 Most Influential Person

Todd Durkin is an internationally recognized performance coach, author, and speaker. His gym, Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, was named a top ten gym by Men’s Health. Todd trains many NFL and major league baseball superstars as well as MMA. He’s the lead trainer for Under Armour, and was a finalist on the hit […]

Episode 147: Is the AVID morning ritual better than the SAVERS? (Interview with Mike Merriam)

Sometimes the best guests are the ones that offer us actionable lessons and strategies that we can extract and use to achieve amazing goals.  These thought leaders, thinkers, and knowledge distillers give us value because we can take action.  On this podcast you’ll get distinct strategies and morning rituals that you can implement immediately with […]

Episode 146: Helping Women with their Money Mindset (Interview with Tonya Rineer)

Do you know any women who could benefit from improving their mindset around money? On today’s podcast you’ll hear from Tonya Rineer, who helps female entrepreneurs conquer their limiting beliefs, embrace their true profit potential, and create the kind of financial independence that gives them the freedom to have a profound impact the world. Her […]

Episode 145: My Favorite Interview Ever! (Christine Hassler on “Overcoming Disappointment”)

Are you experiencing expectation hangover?  Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about . . . but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. Now she […]

Episode 144: How to Achieve Success and Still Keep Your Family #1 | An Interview with Matt Aitchison

Matt Aitchison is a millennial entrepreneur, real estate investor, wealth building evangelist, and host of the Millionaire Mindcast podcast, who has had great success despite his turbulent start. After being expelled his senior year of high school, to later facing felony charges in college, Matt decided that his past would not equal his future. He […]

Episode 143: The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families (Interview with Lindsay McCarthy)

Are your kids preventing you from enjoying The Miracle Morning?  Why not get them to do it with you?  Our guest and co-author, Lindsay McCarthy started doing the miracle morning with her children and the results were incredible. Lindsay McCarthy is a stay-at-home mom, a home-schooling mom, and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents […]

Episode 142: Calling ALL Dads (Be the Dad Our Kids Deserve – Interview with Larry Hagner)

Raising children is one of the toughest jobs on Earth, but there’s no license or degree required to be a dad.  That’s how today’s Achieve Your Goals guest, Larry Hagner, found himself the subject of his own experiment: The Good Dad Project.  A father of four boys, Larry knows first-hand how difficult it can be […]

Episode 141: Life After Cancer (Interview with Melissa Weaver)

In 2013, Melissa Weaver was diagnosed with breast cancer and put her mental health private practice on hold to undergo treatment.  What she discovered in the process was the opposite of despair.  She describes her experience as a “transformative process.” Melissa is now a cancer survivor, author of Reconstruction: Defying Cancer and Building a More […]

Episode 140: How to Grow by 100% Every Year (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher)

Do you want to grow your business? On today’s episode, Stephen Christopher of Seequs Digital Marketing, shares his ambitious growth plan for the next three years of his business, and provides some amazing, actionable steps he’s taking to get there. We end up taking a really deep dive into the things that hold us back […]

Episode 139: How to Ensure 2016 Is Still YOUR Best Year (Interview with Megan Lyons)

Want to find out how you can make 2016 your best year yet, no matter how it’s gone so far? Tune in to learn from former Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Megan Lyons, founder and owner of The Lyons Share Wellness, and author of the bestselling book, Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve […]

Episode 137: Way Better than SMART Goals (Author Interview with Kris J. Simpson)

You’re probably familiar with the popularized method of setting “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, but my guest today has improved upon this proven formula by teaching you how to make a “S.M.A.R.T. Shifts” which, as you’re about to learn, makes it easier for you to achieve your goals It all begins with making Stupid, small steps, and implementing […]

Episode 136: The Bingo Theory – 2.8 Million Subscribers Can’t Be Wrong

Do you find it hard to sit still and relax? Do you feel lazy and guilty if you aren’t constantly working through a to-do list? Perhaps your issues are just the opposite. Maybe inaction is your problem. Do you love options but can’t decide? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself? Do […]

Episode 135: Emergence: 7 Steps for Radical Life Change (Interview with Derek Rydall)

Have you heard of the book Emergence by Derek Rydall? This is one of those books that I just kept hearing about, so I decided I had to get Derek on the podcast to find out what the fuss is all about… It took Derek Rydall ten years, two near-death experiences, and several wrong turns for him to figure out how to […]

Episode 134: How We Can All Choose to Be Happier [My Letter to Katie]

If you (or someone you know) are ready to be happier, this episode may be finding it’s way to you at just the right time. It also happens to be the first episode where I’ve ever actually read a letter to you, word-for-word. Please allow me to explain… As I was preparing for my next […]

Episode 133: The Purpose of Life (Your Life)

How about a little quiz? Don’t worry, it’s only one question—Do you control your ego, or does your ego control you? Many of us have been taught to regard the idea of ego with suspicion and judgment. We hear that ego is synonymous with selfishness and try to do whatever we can to get away […]

Episode 132: Emotional Intelligence 3.0: Transforming Results through Relationships

*Click here to download the handout that accompanies this podcast episode. Did you know that emotions can be broken down, studied, measured, and improved? Having a mastery over and understanding of our emotions creates a little thing we like to call Emotional Intelligence, and today you’re in for a treat because we are providing you, […]

Episode 131: RADICAL GENEROSITY: Why Appreciation Is Your Key to Success (with John Ruhlin)

Friends, today’s episode is a conversation with one of my best friends, John Ruhlin, and I’m grateful to be able to share his story, and his strategies for “Radical Generosity” with you. This guy has taught me so much about appreciating others, personally and professionally, and his new book Giftology (and our podcast interview) give you the […]

Episode 130: Creating the Owner’s Mind | An Interview with Chris Brogan

Today’s podcast episode is a conversation with the infamous, Chris Brogan, who is not only the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books (and counting), and CEO of Owner Media Group, but has also spoken for, and even consulted with, some of the biggest brands you know – Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Cisco, […]

Episode 129: Being a Go-Giver | An Interview with Bob Burg

It is generally agreed upon that entrepreneurship is the engine that drives an economy upwards and is primarily responsible for its growth. However, one need not start one’s own business in order to be an entrepreneur. You can be entrepreneurial within a company setting (often called “intrapreneurs”) and you can lead from anywhere you happen […]

Episode 128: Nothing Is Impossible | An Interview with Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! Peter Diamandis and Tony Robbins together on the same stage, sharing their insights on life, happiness, and success. You won’t want to miss this interview, so tune in! In this episode, you will… Get the morning routines that set Tony and Peter up for success Hear Peter […]

Episode 127: How to Create a Writing Ritual That Increases Your Impact and Your Income

40-time bestselling author, Steve “S.J.” Scott, joins me today to discuss the key lessons in our new book, The Miracle Morning for Writers, that was just released on Monday. Whether you (or someone you know) wants to make a significant IMPACT and/or INCOME with your writing, we feel privileged to be able to share insights […]

Episode 126: Why ADHD may actually be an advantage (Interview with Peter Shankman)

Peter Shankman – speaker, coach, writer, and fitness enthusiast ��� decided a long time ago that he wasn’t going to let ADD lead to a life of medication, and the desire to overcome his condition was so strong it led to a full-on challenge of Western medicine. Peter’s goal is to help people with limiting […]

Episode 125: What do Richard Branson & Tim Ferriss have in common? | Nathan Chan Interview

Tim Ferriss and Richard Branson probably have quite a bit in common, but one thing I know for sure is that they’ve both been interviewed by our guest today, Nathan Chan, creator of the Top 10 business magazine, Foundr Magazine. In fact, Nathan’s also interviewed Deepak Chopra, Tom Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and Gary […]

Episode 124: Skating Through College (Author Interview with John “Izzy” Israel)

If you know any college students (or if you are in college), I highly recommend sharing today’s episode with them. This is a new interview I did with John ‘Izzy’ Israel, former semi-pro skateboarder, and author of the new book, Skating Through College: How to Pursue Your Passions and Make a Difference, Without Sacrificing Your GPA. We […]

Episode 123: Why One of Your Goals Should Be Fermentation (What?!)

Hello, Achieve Your Goals listeners! Today we’re going to be shaking things up a bit by talking about sustainable living. Some of you might be excited about this news, and others of you might be skeptical. If you find yourself asking, “Hal, what does this have to do with achieving your goals?” Well, I’ll tell […]

Episode 122: He was burned alive: An Unbelievable Interview with John O’Leary

Today’s guest, John O’Leary, is here to share a heartfelt story of survival that will leave you feeling grateful and inspired. When John was 9 years old, he was burned on 100% of his body and expected to die. Today, he is a speaker and #1 bestselling author, teaching 50,000 people each year how to […]

Episode 121: Wisdom from a Modern Day Philosopher (Interview with Brian Johnson)

I am honored and excited to introduce you to someone whose work I have personally been a fan of for a long time. Meet Brian Johnson, founder of Philosopher’s Notes and Optimal Living 101. Brian is one of the world’s leading experts in showing people how to optimize their lives, and his mission is to “share more […]

Episode 120: Miracle Morning Mastery & Co-Creation (LIVE Experience)

Today’s podcast episode is something I’m beyond excited to share with y’all! (Note: I just moved to Austin, Texas last week so I’m practicing my “y’alls” to fit in a little better with the locals :^) Seriously though, this episode may be THE single most important podcast I’ve ever recorded, because of the implications for all of […]

Episode 119: From NYC to VH1 (Interview with Vasavi Kumar)

Although Vasavi Kumar has appeared on dozens of TV shows, she has also been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and started her career as a certified social worker. In other words, you are about to get an exceptionally diverse perspective to help you Achieve Your Goals! Today’s episode will help you reaffirm that solid character and work […]

Episode 118: Grow Your Platform with Webinars | Omar Zenhom (Founder of Webinar Ninja)

Today I’m joined by Omar Zenhom, co-founder of the $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja, and I’m so excited for you to hear about his journey from formal education to entrepreneurship. Deciding to leave his career to become his own boss required a huge amount of courage and, as Omar says, “It’s really hard to quit […]

Episode 117: The first ever “Fireside Chat” with Hal Elrod and UJ Ramdas

This is a very unique episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, in that it was originally scheduled as a call that UJ Ramdas (creator of the 5-Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner) set up with me, to simply pick my brain on the topic of “Affirmations.” Right before our call, I asked UJ, “Hey, […]

Episode 116: Exclusive Interview with Four-time Emmy Award Winning Director, Nick Nanton

Today’s episode was even more valuable than I anticipated! You’ll hear my interview with Nick Nanton, four-time Emmy Award Winning director, producer, filmmaker, and CEO of The Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency. Nick has co-authored 36 books and produced movies, events and television shows with the likes of Steve Forbes, Brian Tracy, President George […]

Episode 115: Inside the Life of a Professional Cage Fighter (UFC Fighter, Charlie Brenneman)

Today’s interview was a fascinating one for me to conduct, because as you may know, I am a HUGE fan of UFC and professional Mixed Martial Arts! Today’s guest is UFC fighter turned motivational speaker and author, Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman. While teaching Spanish to high school students, Charlie’s life took an unexpected turn when […]

Episode 114: The Hero’s Journey (An Interview with Patrick Solomon)

Ready to embark on YOUR Hero’s Journey? On today’s show, we have one guest and a guest host! Our co-host today is Jon Berghoff. Our guest, Pat Solomon, is the producer and director of the film Finding Joe, and has 12 years’ experience directing commercials. Both Jon and Pat are deeply fascinated with the work […]

Episode 113: Freedom & Fulfillment (What I Wish I’d Known…)

This is another solo episode. This time we’ll talk about the advice you would give to your younger self. Then we’ll go one step further and project into your future, asking your future self what you would tell yourself – NOW. This podcast also gives my top 3 answers to the #1 question we recently […]

Episode 112: The Single Most Important Skill for You to Master

Regardless of your field, one of the most important skill sets to master – arguably the single most important – is your ability to effectively connect with, communicate with, and influence your fellow human beings (clients, prospects, friends, family, colleagues, etc.) The universally effective method I rely on for this – whether I’m writing, speaking, selling, recording a […]

Episode 111: Productivity Hacks: Achieve More With Less

What techniques do you use to stay productive? Do you create a to-do list? Are your techniques working for you? In today’s episode, we will talk about how to become more productive. Most of the productivity techniques people use are fundamental and have been used by successful people for decades, but, for many people, they […]

Episode 110: Listen to this Neuroscientist share “6 Tips to Improve FOCUS”

Your ability to focus is one of the greatest predictors of your results, and today we are diving into the science behind productivity and focus with UCLA’s Dr. Andrew Hill. As the founder of truBrain and the Peak Brain Institute, Dr. Hill has dedicated his life to studying cognitive neuroscience and using his findings to […]

Episode 109: Living With Passion And Helping Others (An Interview with Carey Smolensky)

You may not be familiar with today’s guest, but if you’ve attended our Best Year Ever Blueprint live event, then you’ll be familiar with his phenomenal work. As the founder of Carey Smolensky Productions, Carey is not only a dynamic and versatile businessman, but a dedicated husband and a loyal friend. After years of owning […]

Episode 108: Will It Fly? (An Interview with Pat Flynn)

If you’ve ever had one of those “million dollar” ideas, or one that you think could “change the world” you’re definitely going to want to listen to today’s podcast interview with Pat Flynn. So many people invest countless hours and dollars implementing their idea and “hoping” it’s as good as they think it is. But […]

Episode 107: A Radical Approach to Achieving Your 2016 Goals

When trying to achieve goals, the common approach is generally to set goals and just hope for the best. But today we’re going behind the scenes of the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE event with my co-creator, Jon Berghoff, to not only share with you our radical approach to goal achieving, but to offer some […]

Episode 106: Everything You Need to Know About Writing, Publishing, & Promoting a Book

We asked the Miracle Morning Facebook community what they wanted to know about writing your own book and we were blown away with the number of responses that we received. Today we’re having an unprecedented Q&A session with author Chandler Bolt where he will share his specific tactics for writing a book that will change […]

Episode 105: How to Achieve Your Goal in 100 Days (An Interview with John Lee Dumas)

This episode is unlike any other you’ve heard on the Achieve Your Goals podcast: no written questions, just me and my guest free styling. Speaking of my guest, I can’t believe it has taken me so long to invite him on a call, but today I’m talking to my good friend John Lee Dumas about […]

Episode 104: The Art of Work (An Interview with Jeff Goins)

I’m still feeling the high from the Best Year Ever Blueprint Live Experience, but I’m also really excited about today’s guest. After observing author Jeff Goins from afar, I’ve become incredibly impressed with the impact that he’s had on the world around him. I’m super pumped to hear all about his new book and how […]

Episode 103: Upping Your Likability (Interview with Michelle Tillis Lederman)

Likability is one of the most important determining factors when you’re trying to influence others, but it often feels as though we have little to no control over it. Luckily that’s about to change with today’s guest, Michelle Tillis Lederman. An author, coach, and networking expert, Michelle is here today to share her brilliant strategies […]

Episode 102: Overcoming the Odds (Interview: Dan Caldwell, Founder & President of TapouT)

For anyone who has been a longtime fan of mine, you’re probably well aware of my passion for MMA and the UFC. Between the dedication and elite fitness level of the athletes and the raw energy of the competitions, I try to watch as many live UFC events as I can. Today you’ll hear from […]

Episode 101: Steal the Show (Interview with Michael Port)

Speaking in front of large groups of people is one of the top phobias among people of all ages. But when you stop and really think about it, all speaking is public speaking (unless you’re just talking to yourself). Today I get the unique opportunity to talk to someone I really admire for his public […]

Episode 100: How to Become #1 in the World (Interview with Pat Hiban)

In this economy, it’s more important now than ever to have multiple streams of income. No one is better proof of this than the founder of Gobundance, author, and top producing real estate agent, Pat Hiban. As of this interview, Pat has a total of forty-seven different streams of income, ensuring his success regardless of […]

Episode 99: Harnessing the Power of Movement (Interview with Aaron Alexander)

Everything we do revolves around our physiology- from our health to our communication. My guest today, movement coach and founder of Align Therapy, Aaron Alexander, has taken his work as a therapist to empower people to tap into the power within their own bodies, by simply moving more effectively. Aaron teaches workshops around the world […]

Episode 98: Strategies to Create Wealth (Interview with Garrett Gunderson)

I usually have guests who I find inspirational; the kind of people who really add value to my listeners. However, I rarely have the opportunity to host a guest who has literally changed my life. Today I’m talking to New York Times bestselling author and wealth strategist, Garrett Gunderson. Garrett grew up surrounded by scarcity […]

Episode 97: Success Strategies from a Self-Made Millionaire (Rock Thomas Interview)

Today’s guest, Rock Thomas, has faced his fair share of challenges to reach the top of his game. As the founder of one of the best masterminds in the world, he has mastered helping others to reach similar levels of success. In this episode, you will… Hear how Rock found his entrepreneurial spirit at a […]

Episode 96: 5 Keys to Success From the Top 1% (An Interview with Christy Solar)

Today’s guest has overcome some seemingly insurmountable odds to arrive where she is now. Christy Solar is in the top 1% of loan officers, not only in her company, but across the country. She is a beautiful soul and a brilliant business mind who, with the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, has realized […]

Episode 95: The Real 4-Hour Work Week (An Interview with Jeff Latham)

Our guest today in our Best Year Ever Blueprint series is a family man and brilliant business mind, Jeff Latham. Owner of Latham Realty Unlimited, he has sold over two hundred homes this year alone and now with his Freedom Evolution Coaching he is paying it forward. Even before the BYEB, he was making unbelievable […]

Episode 94: The School of Greatness (Author Interview with Lewis Howes)

Like many people, today’s guest dreamed of growing up to become a professional athlete. Unlike most people, Lewis Howes actually became a professional football player. But after an injury put him on the sidelines, he drew upon his interest in marketing and business to dream up other ways to fulfill his need for greatness and […]

Episode 93: The Success Trifecta: How to Be Happier, Healthier, AND Wealthier (Interview with Scott Groves)

On this episode I get to welcome two guests: returning guest host Jon Berghoff, and last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Scott Groves.  Scott didn’t expect to get much out of the event, the only reason he even showed up was to support a friend.  But he became engaged in the event and has […]

Episode 92: How to Lose 42 lbs and Start Your Dream Business (An Interview with Tim Cornwell)

My guest today may not be a famous best-selling author, but he has accomplished some amazing things since last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint event. Tim Cornwell has not only managed to lose (and keep off!) forty pounds, he has branched off and started his own business, a real estate company, Bellwether Real Estate. A […]

Episode 91: How to Quintuple Your Income (An Interview with Dana Malstaff)

In this episode we are continuing our eight week series featuring the real, measurable results from last year’s attendees of the Best Year Ever Blueprint live event. This week we’re talking to a guest who is not only a dedicated mother and wife but a writer, speaker, coach, business and content strategist, podcaster, brainstorm facilitator […]

Episode 90: How to grow revenue by 500% and lose 25 lbs (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher)

For the next eight weeks, we’ll be showcasing the transformations and radical results achieved by the attendees from last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint live event. Each week we’ll learn from one of eight people-just like you-who implemented the strategies and tools that they learned to make 2015 their best year ever. Our first guest […]

Episode 89: Go “Behind The Scenes” of the Best Year Ever Blueprint

Do you want to change or improve aspects of your life, but struggle to make significant changes? Today Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff are taking you “Behind the Scenes” of the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE Experience to see how you can immediately apply the never-before-revealed secrets from the event to immediately begin creating profound changes in your life. In this episode, […]

Episode 88: Are Your Goals Too Big?

While growing up, we’re often told that the sky is the limit and we’re encouraged to dream big . . . but how big is too big? When your goals are too large, it’s easy to become discouraged when you don’t achieve the impossible. Join entrepreneurs Hal Elrod and Nick Palkowski as they discuss ways […]

Episode 87: Destination Awesome (An Interview with Amiee Mueller)

Many people make excuses for why they aren’t successful and let their past define their future. Today’s guest defied all odds to lead a successful life of her own design. Join author and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews Amiee Mueller on how she transformed from poverty to profitability, from lonely to love able, and […]

Episode 86: Why Everyone Should Write a Book

“Every single one of us, at some level, has a responsibility to take our knowledge, our life experiences and transform them into a book that could help an infinite amount of people.” Have you ever read a book, one that inspired you or that you couldn’t put down, and thought “I wish I could do […]

Episode 85: How To Create Your Own Destiny (Like UFC Champion Conor McGregor)

Anyone who knows Hal Elrod knows that he is a huge fan of MMA (mixed martial arts) fighting and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Whether you are a diehard fan, or even if you are repulsed by the idea of two people fighting in a cage, there is a lot to be learned from the mental […]

Episode 84: The Power of Personal Coaching (An Interview with the CEO of Coach.me)

One of the best ways to become the best possible version of yourself is through being coached by a high quality mentor. It’s the secret weapon of the elite. This indispensable, but elusive tool was once a privilege only few could afford, but with Tony Stubblebine’s launch of Coach.me, immediate and affordable coaching is available […]

Episode 83: Better Than Dying: One Critical Skill For Success

When asked to list their top fears, most people list public speaking first and death second. As Jerry Seinfeld once said, this means that if you’re at a funeral, you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Face your fear and cultivate your skills with Hal Elrod as he interviews Jon Berghoff on […]

Episode 82: How To Avoid Becoming a Procrastinator

“One of the saddest things in life is to realize you could have been, done, and had so much more… and do nothing about it.”  Don’t allow yourself to put off achieving your goals. One of the most destructive forces preventing people from getting the results they want is procrastination. Join Hal Elrod and Nick […]

Episode 81: My New Book Is Out Today!

Sales is more than just selling goods and services in exchange for compensation: sales is the ability to influence others towards a pre-determined outcome, thus it’s one of the most important skills for us to master. That’s why I’m excited to announce my new book, The Miracle Morning for Salespeople: How to Take Yourself and […]

Episode 80: Becoming Your Best (An Interview with Rob Shallenberger)

Author, former fighter pilot, and co-founder of Becoming Your Best, Rob Shallenberger is someone who appears to have always known his purpose in life. However, this is not entirely the case. Join author, speaker, and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews Rob on how he overcomes his own internal struggle with quitting and what he […]

Episode 79: The 50 Million Dollar Man (Interview with David Osborn)

Co-owner of the 20th largest real estate company in the United States with a net worth of 50 million, author of “Wealth Can’t Wait“, entrepreneur, and real estate mogul David Osborn has the mindset and tenacity to achieve his goals. Join author and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews David on how he continually achieves […]

Episode 78: It’s Not Too Late (To Make 2015 Your Best Year)

As we approach the six month mark of 2015, ask yourself if you are on track to make this year your best year ever. Get results from what you learn by taking the information you know and implementing it into your daily life to transform your life. Amplify what’s already working for you and hit […]

Episode 77: Choose Yourself (An Interview with James Altucher)

As someone who has made and lost millions, authored international best-selling books, and hosts a top podcast, investor and serial entrepreneur James Altucher knows a thing or two about getting results and the failures that happen along the way.  Join host Hal Elrod as he interviews James in his unique process for achieving goals and […]

Episode 76: Interview with Tony Robbins’ former VP (Pam Hendrickson)

If you aren’t already familiar with Pam Hendrickson, get ready for some serious value. As the winner of the 2013 bronze Stevie award, former vice-president of content and product development for Tony Robbins, and founder of the Content Solutions Group, Inc, Pam is one of the most brilliant business minds out there today. In this […]

Episode 75: Virtual Freedom (An Interview with Chris Ducker)

While running your own business can be a fulfilling and exhilarating adventure, all entrepreneurs eventually reach a fork in the road where they must decide to either build a team or burn out. In this episode, Hal interviews author and virtual CEO, Chris Ducker, on his book Virtual Freedom and how cultivating a virtual team […]

Episode 74: Creating Your Guiding Philosophies

While most people allow their moods, feelings, and emotions to dictate their actions (or lack thereof), achieving your goals requires that your (predetermined) principles and commitments determine your actions. In this episode, Hal and Nick share how to design a life based on success principles that will ensure that you achieve all of your goals. Human nature is to […]

Episode 73: Take a LEAP To Success (An Interview with Dr. Bill Dorfman)

While the Achieve Your Goals podcast has interviewed it’s fair share of high profile people, this week’s episode sees its biggest celebrity interview yet: Dr. Bill Dorfman,DDS. As seen on ABC’s Extreme Makeover and The Doctors, Dr. Bill has excelled as a dentist to the stars with clients including Jessica Simpson, Usher, and Ozzie Osbourne. […]

Episode 72: The 4 Phase Meditation (An Interview with Jesse Elder)

In this episode of the podcast, author of The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod, interviews a man who will challenge and inspire you to start living and thinking in a way that honors the gifts you have to offer to this world: the self-mastery expert Jesse Elder. Rooted in his passion for martial arts, Jesse has […]

Episode 71: Sleeping Your Way to Your Goals (An Interview with Shawn Stevenson)

Everything discussed on this podcast is designed to enhance your mindset and give you the tools necessary to help you achieve your goals and design the life of your dreams. But as you pursue your goals in our modern world, surrounded by technological advances, it’s the simple things such as sleep that are often overlooked. […]

Episode 70: Crowdfunding Your Goals (An Interview with Jeff Hays)

By now, most people have heard of Kickstarter campaigns and have a general idea of what crowdfunding means. Whether you’re someone who is a bit vague on the details or someone looking to start your own crowdfunding campaign, this podcast is for you. Join host Hal Elrod as he interviews the award-winning filmmaker and serial […]

Episode 69: Living Life in the Front Row (An Interview with Jon Vroman)

Have you ever looked at the amount of charity and good that you release into the world and been unsatisfied with yourself? Once upon a time, Jon Vroman, would have considered himself in that camp. But today, as the co-founder of The Front Row Foundation, he helps those facing serious illnesses to fearlessly live the […]

Episode 68: Business Dating (An Author Interview with Honoree Corder)

To have truly successful professional relationships, you have to foster relational, not transactional, relationships. While this advice is fairly well-known and accepted, it can be difficult to follow. Join author, host, and serial entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews author and coach Honoree Corder about her new book, Business Dating, and discover for yourself the […]

Episode 67: Taking Your Meditation to the Next Level (An Interview with Julianna Raye)

Most people imagine meditation to be something done in a serene location while sitting on a pillow. However, regular mindful meditation is a common habit among top CEOs and executives and it can be a useful tool in gaining the focus necessary to achieve your goals. Join Hal Elrod and special guest Julianna Raye as […]

Episode 66: Creating a 7-Figure Income Stream (An Interview with Pat Flynn)

Hal Elrod’s guest this week is someone widely admired for his transparency, honesty, and how he has aligned his work-life balance with his values: Pat Flynn. As the host of one of the highest-rated podcasts on iTunes, the Smart Passive Income podcast, he currently is on track to bring in a seven-figure income this year. […]

Episode 65: The 5 Minute Journal (An Interview with UJ Ramdas)

In this episode, Hal interviews UJ Ramdas on the importance of journaling and how just five minutes of journaling a day can significantly increase your productivity and help you achieve your goals. After being discovered by Tim Ferriss at a Mastermind a Talk event in Toronto, UJ has been able to share his passion for […]

Episode 64: The Secret To Happy Relationships

Take your relationships to the next level with Hal Elrod’s secret to having happier relationships. Whether it’s a coworker, a boss, a friend, a family member, or a romantic partner, learn to minimize the conflict and negativity in your life with these tips. In life, every single person has two pages: one page is full […]

Episode 63: The Art of Charm (An Interview with Jordan Harbinger)

Join Hal Elrod as he interviews Master of social influence, social engineering, and interpersonal dynamics, Jordan Harbinger. As a law student at University of Michigan, Jordan learned the importance of networking and social skills in the workplace and in his personal life. From this, he has launched one of iTunes’ top podcasts, the Art of […]

Episode 62: Why “No” is the Secret to Getting “Yes” | An Interview with Andrea Waltz

Success is a rare thing. Many people settle for less than the best and never leave their comfort zones because they are afraid of rejection. Overcome your self-doubt and your fear of failure with Hal Elrod’s guest, the best-selling author, and entrepreneur: Andrea Waltz. Beginning at age eight with an impassioned plea to George Lucas, […]

Episode 61: My $5,000 Takeaways | From One of the Best Events I’ve Ever Been To

Inspired by his experience at Giovanni Marsico’s Archangel Academy for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference, Hal shares his biggest takeaways from the weekend spanning across all parts of life: from the professional to the personal. This episode offers a buffet of different ideas from a variety of extraordinary people which will absolutely add […]

Episode 60: Achieving Multiple Big Goals | An Interview with Stacey Alcorn

A well-known author, fashionista, “entrepreneur extraordinaire”, attorney, and business owner, Stacey Alcorn wears many hats and has experienced the ups and downs of being a leader in her many business ventures and in her personal life. As an entrepreneurial leader in the Boston real-estate world, Stacey joins Hal to share her journey to success. With […]

Episode 59: How To Feel Your Way To Success | An Interview with Rachel Rofé

With her authentic, radiant spirit, Rachel Rofé has built a formidable name for herself as an entrepreneur. Starting as a cashier at Walmart, she has since left the retail world and has been featured on Fox News, launched a handful of companies, authored over 40 books, and lost over one-hundred pounds. Rachel’s true-blue, hard core […]

Episode 58: Five Years to the Life of Your Dreams

Are you living the life that you designed and created? What do you envision for your life 5 years from now personally, professionally, and socially? 2015 has only just begun, but we’re looking forward to 2020 by ensuring that your current habits align with your ultimate 5 year plan. Starting with writing down a 5-year […]

Episode 57: It’s Time to Get Intimate with Your Goals | An Interview with Stacey Martino

Stacey Martino is here this week to share her tips for empowering you to finally attain the unshakeable love and unleashed passion that you desire. A certified marriage educator and divorce-preventionist, Stacey is a relationship expert whose methods for achieving extraordinary goals have been featured in YourTango, Bloomberg News, Yahoo! News, QVC, and Aspire magazine. […]

Episode 56: Your First Bestseller in 3 Months | An Interview with Chandler Bolt

Chandler Bolt is here to help you achieve one of the most common goals people have, writing their own book. Chandler is the creator of the Self Publishing School and author of Book Launch: How to write, market, and self-publish your first bestseller in 3 months or less AND use it to start & grow a six […]

Episode 55: 6 Months to 6 Figures | An Interview with Peter Voogd

Peter Voogd is back!! The guest from one of your favorite episodes has returned, this time to talk about his brand new book, 6 Months to 6 Figures. Founder of the Game Changers Program and serial entrepreneur, Peter shares his real life story of going from flat out broke to making a six figure income […]

Episode 54: Self Improvement Through Constructive Feedback

We all have blind spots. We have areas where we could improve that we just don’t know about. Are you intentionally seeking out those areas, or are you simply ignoring them? Self-reflection is an important component of the Miracle Morning and the Best Year Ever Blueprint but at a certain point you need input from others. […]

Episode 53: Hal’s 2014 Review and Takeaways

2014 is now come and gone! What were your big takeaways? In this episode, I review 2014 and gives you my biggest takeaways that you can use to maximize your 2015. This is a chance for you to learn from my wins and the lessons I’ve learned, and apply them to your life. Thank you for being a […]

Episode 52: Why Building YOUR Brand Is More Important Than Your Career | With Nick Palkowski

What is the image you represent to others? When they think of you, what traits come to mind? Now more than ever your personal brand will play a huge role in your life. This is true whether you are an entrepreneur, salesperson, business owner, or even an employee. Your brand represents who you are.  Personal […]

Episode 51: Creating Habits That Change Your Life | An Interview with Steve Scott

Habits are the basic building blocks of a successful life. Are you getting the most out of your habits? True success happens when you take action on a daily basis. In other words, it’s your habits that help you achieve goals and live the life you’ve always wanted. In this episode of the podcast, we talk to […]

Episode 50: Bulletproofing Your Life | An Interview with Dave Asprey

Calling all coffee lovers! In this episode, Hal Elrod is joined by the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, Dave Asprey. After becoming a multimillionaire in his mid-20’s, Dave was successful in one aspect of his life but was struggling in another: his weight. At over 300 pounds, Dave was suffering from several serious health effects including […]

Episode 49: Four Routines To Free Your Mind | Interview with Michael Maher

Michael Maher is here to help free your mind to achieve more than ever before. Michael is a top real estate agent, author of Seven Levels of Communication, and the brand new The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents book. Michael is a huge believer in the power of routines. In this episode he shares […]

Episode 48: How To Dream Big | An Interview with Mitch Matthews

Stop putting limits on your goals… That’s the message this week’s guest Mitch Matthews wants to spread. Mitch and his Dream Big Gatherings empower people to achieve their dreams and goals! In this episode Mitch shares the struggle that sparked his speaking and coaching business to help others give themselves permission to dream. Learn the […]

Episode 47: Interview with Brandon Epstein | Reaching Level 10 By Creating Flow

You’re in flow, all the time! Flow is that feeling of perfection. The feeling of complete clarity, decisive decisions, and where it all seems almost effortless. Flow is the state of mind where your unconscious mind takes over. In this episode of the podcast, Brandon Epstein shows us how we can have more flow in our […]

Episode 46: Interview with Jon Berghoff | The Overlooked Side of Achievement

My brand new #AchieveYourGoals “Video” Podcast interview is with (literally) one of the extraordinary human beings on the planet… He once ran 330 miles (in 10 days), earn $100,000 as a high school senior, and grew his direct sales organization from $40M to $175M in only 3 years. And he’s managed to keep almost completely out of […]

Episode 45: Why Your Goals May Be Holding You Back

Are you living EVERY AREA of your life to your full potential? Or are you allowing some areas to lag behind? In this episode, we discuss some ideas to help you create that well-rounded life. You aren’t separated into categories, you are a whole human being, and what happens in one area affects them all. […]

Episode 44: Procrastinate On Purpose | An Interview with Rory Vaden

Rory Vaden is the world’s leading expert at helping you understand and leverage self-discipline to achieve your goals in life. He is a New York Time’s Best Selling author with his book Take The Stairs, and now he is taking things to a whole new level. Rory’s first book was a challenge… a challenge to […]

Episode 43: How to Create Affirmations That Actually Work

I AM THE GREATEST!!  Muhammad Ali used these words over and over again affirming his mindset on his way to becoming just that… The greatest boxer in the world. Affirmations allow you to design and then develop the mindset (thoughts, beliefs, focus) that you need to take any area of your life to the next level. […]

Episode 42: Interview with Ameer Rosic | Biohacking Your Way to Achievement

If you’re interested in improving your overall health and living the best life you can, Ameer Rosic is your guy. Ameer is the man behind The Optimal Show podcast and he helps business men and women optimize their health. In this episode, we talk about the struggles he faced early in life and how he […]

Episode 41: Five Obstacles To Thriving Relationships

In life (and in business) your relationships are key. To a strong degree the higher quality relationships you have, the high-quality life you will lead. In this episode of the podcast we look at the five biggest obstacles to creating those thriving relationships in your life. We all deal with these at some point (and […]

Episode 39: How to Create a Life Filled with Gratitude

Gratitude… It’s been a through-line in many of our podcast episodes but this week we finally dive into the topic of creating a life filled with gratitude. Your best relationships will come from a foundation of gratitude. Your self-confidence and self-worth will grow with a good dose of gratitude. Are you making time every day […]

Episode 38: Interview with Billy Murphy | Creating A Process For Unique Goals

From professional poker player to internet business owner, our guest this week lives the Forever Jobless life. Billy Murphy runs the Forever Jobless website and podcast where he shares his experiences of creating a lifestyle independent of a typical job. In this episode, he talks about the importance to reverse engineering your goals, and how to go about achieving […]

Episode 37: Which Goals Do I Choose?

How do you choose which goals to go after? How do you know which goals are the “best” goals for YOU? It’s a tough question. One that each of us needs to deal with. Too often we can hold back or set the wrong path, but it doesn’t take much more work to achieve a […]

Episode 36: Interview with Peter Voogd | How to Become A Game Changer

What does it take to reach that next level in your life? What does it take to change the game? This episode of the podcast is an interview with my personal mastermind partner, Peter Voogd. Peter is a serial entrepreneur.  He’s dedicated himself to excellence in every area of life so he can better serve […]

Episode 35: How to Make the Most of Fear and Failure

Your fear of failing is the only thing standing between you and your greatness. Are you letting fear hold you back? Too often we are held back by our fear. We hesitate, we wait afraid to make a move that might be wrong. It’s that fear of failing that is the only thing between you […]

Episode 34: Interview with Joe Apfelbaum

In this episode, Joe Apfelbaum CEO of Ajax Union, encourages you to leverage your personal development and connection with others to become the best version of yourself. Joe has built a multi-million dollar business and he shares his philosophy on life and business to help you get to your personal next level. Joe’s journey has […]

Episode 33: Using Reflection to Increase Self Awareness

It’s said that experience is the greatest teacher. That’s not entirely true, reflected on experience is the best teacher. Are you learning from your days or are you just letting them slip by? Reflection is key to increasing your self-awareness. It’s a necessary step to realizing who you are as a person, how you react, […]

Episode 32: How To Achieve Your Goals ONE THING At A Time with Jay Papasan

What’s the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary? In this episode, Jay Papasan author of the New York Times Best Selling book The ONE Thing, helps you answer that question. Behind every successful person is their ONE thing. No matter how success is measured, personal or professional, […]

Episode 31: 7 Steps to Create Your First Stream of Additional Income

In last week’s podcast episode, for the first time ever, I openly shared all of my streams of income and why I believe multiple streams of income are so important. After the episode I was asked, What would you do if you had to start over? In this episode I walk you through the process I would […]

Episode 30: See How Easily You Can Create Multiple Streams of Income

Would you like to increase your income and create a more stable financial foundation in your life? The problem with just one income source, is that it leaves you on shaky ground. One challenging time, or one misstep and your financial security could disappear. That is why creating multiple streams of income is so appealing […]

Episode 29: How to Keep Improving Your Life EVERY 30 Days

Don’t get stuck in a rut! One of the quickest, surest ways to break out of your current state to a new more powerful one is to take on a new challenge. But to get the best results you need to be intentional about the way you take on this challenge. Bringing in a new […]

Episode 28: Protecting Against Self-Sabotage with Jayson Gaignard

Do you ever feel like you’re sabotaging your own success? Jayson Gaignard is an entrepreneur who used credit cards to build ticketscanada.com into a $3 million business. Then he did something to screw it up and ended up in deep debt, over a quarter million dollars in less than 18 months! We’ll find out how […]

Episode 27: The 95% Reality Check

Every day you and I wake up, we face the same universal challenge: to overcome mediocrity and live to our full potential. Countless fall short. Trapped by one of the causes of mediocrity they never create their Level 10 life. In this episode of the podcast we hear an excerpt from The Miracle Morning audiobook that […]

Episode 26: How to Use Short Term Results to Achieve Your Yearly Goals

Are you on track to reach your goals for this year?? If you are like most you are struggling maybe even already way behind. The problem could simply be the mindset that you are choosing to use. One of the biggest reasons we get off track on our goals is that we do not focus […]

Episode 25: The 6 Life SAVERS for a Miracle Morning

What if you could wake up tomorrow and any—or EVERY—area of your life was beginning to transform? What would you change? This episode of the podcast is long overdue. Although I’m probably best known now for my best-selling book The Miracle Morning, this is actually the first episode in which we take an in-depth look at the Life […]

Episode 24: Living Big with Jesse Levine

This week’s podcast feature’s a surprise special guest, and he wants to help you live a big, courageous, and meaningful life. This individual is an expert at defying the odds to achieve goals, he has made a huge impact in my life, as he has been arguably my greatest mentor. This interview is a great […]

Episode 23: Three Keys to Emotional Intelligence

What we once believed to be true is no longer true. Research has proven conclusively that what distinguishes the happiest, healthiest, and most successful individuals is not IQ, skills, or talent. Rather it is Emotional Intelligence (also known as “EQ”), and it is as much as three times more important than IQ and technical skills—combined! […]

Episode 22: 5 Easy Steps To Turn Your Vision Into Your Reality

Our second ever podcast guest is an extraordinary goal achiever. She has written thirteen books, helps business owners create the business they envision, and has been instrumental in the success of The Miracle Morning. In this episode, we talk to Honoree Corder about her latest book Vision To Reality. She delivers actionable advice on how you can […]

Episode 21: Creating a Great Life with Jon Berghoff

I teased about this  “possible” special guest on last week’s podcast, and now that it’s official, I am VERY excited to share that this episode of the  Achieve Your Goals  podcastis going to blow your mind! This individual is not only an expert at achieving extraordinary goals, he has made a huge impact in my […]

Episode 20: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

Your subconscious mind is always at work. The big question, is it working for you or against you? Are you intentionally using the power of your subconscious mind to propel you forward or is it limiting you. In this episode of the podcast Hal walks us through ways to get the most out of this powerful […]

Episode 19: Five Hidden Reasons You May Not Be Achieving Your Goals

Do you feel like your wheels are spinning, stuck in a rut, and not making progress towards your goals as fast as you would like? There are likely a few mental traps that are keeping you from achieving the results you want. Make sure that these five are not holding you back! The Five Reasons […]

Episode 18: How to Eat Your Way to Better Energy

Stop running on empty!! Rundown, overwhelmed, dragging, dead, tired…. if you feel this way how can you expect to achieve those hard to reach goals? Reaching level ten in your life is almost impossible if you can’t find the energy to work on the projects that move you closer to your dreams. Learn how to […]

Episode 17: How to Boost Your Circle of Influence

The people you associate with is a HUGE factor in the success you will ultimately see. Are you surrounding yourself with a circle of influence that will help you achieve your dreams? In this podcast episode, you will learn how to evaluate your circle of influence and how to go about adding high achievers to […]