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.