Get Yourself Optimized

Most people think manifestation comes AFTER desire. But what if you already have everything you want—just in a different realm? In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, my wife, Orion Talmay, and I discuss the Kabbalistic principle: The desire wouldn't exist in you if you hadn't already received its fulfillment in the upper worlds. You've already achieved it. Now it's just manifesting here. Orion is a hypnotherapist and transformational coach who helped a mega-successful executive cure her social anxiety in one session (and accidentally cured her insomnia too). In this episode, she reveals: ✅ The body-sway technique to access your intuition on demand ✅ Why "being" trumps "doing" for real transformation ✅ How she manifested her son despite doctors giving her only a 5% chance ✅ The secret to making difficult people miraculously change (or disappear from your life) ✅ Why what's "hidden from the eye" retains more blessing If you're a leader who knows there's more available to you but can't quite access it, this episode is your roadmap. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/538.

PayPal. A Fortune 500 company. 13 years. 8 different CMOs. One brand strategist. How does a 25-person firm retain a client like that? Sasha Strauss says it comes down to one thing: treating every single touchpoint as a brand experience. From the way his team answers emails to how they structure invoices, everything is intentional. Even for billion-dollar clients, they include language like "we're honored to do this work" and "if you need a payment plan, we can work with you." In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Sasha breaks down: → Why brand strategy is NOT advertising or marketing (and what it actually is) → How to leverage heritage assets that competitors can't replicate → The "teach, don't sell" approach that converts the toughest audiences → Why he teaches at three universities despite running a thriving agency This episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Tune in! 🎧 The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/537.

Worried AI will replace your job? Alexander Zheltov thinks it’s our chance to become more human. As founder of Flylane, he’s helped 10,000+ students across 35 countries through personalized learning. But his story began with one question at age 10: “Can I study at that UK boarding school?” Everyone said it would cost a million dollars. He proved them wrong—and changed his future in 60 seconds. On Get Yourself Optimized, Alex shares: 💡 Why movements matter more than job titles 💡 How to shift from spectator to co-creator 💡 Why kids need intuition more than code 💡 The power of being a generalist in an AI world This isn’t just about tech—it’s about purpose, parenting, and what comes after work. The real question: Will you lead a movement? The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/536.

Dr. John Demartini’s “Breakthrough Experience” has transformed lives across the globe. In this episode, we uncover how to turn pain into purpose using his neuroscience-backed methodologies. 💼 Transformative for leaders seeking clarity, healing, and higher performance. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/535.

✨ He Had Millions. A Platform. A Perfect Persona. Then One Molecule Blew It All Up. After 14 years in ministry and building a top-tier marketing agency, Nicholas Kusmich walked away from it all—not for a bigger business, but for a deeper truth. One therapeutic psychedelic experience cracked open his identity, his faith, and his life’s meaning. What followed was a complete unraveling… and the beginning of everything real. In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Nic shares: 💥 How a single molecule triggered ego death—and redefined “God” 🧠 The neuroscience behind awakening, straight from Imperial College 🕉️ Wisdom from monks in Nepal (and what debates with lamas taught him) 🧩 His free 30-day protocol to start rewiring your nervous system today If you’ve ever hit all your goals and still felt empty, or sensed there’s something deeper pulling at you, this conversation isn’t a roadmap. It’s a mirror. 🎧 New episode live now. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/534.

What if your calendar could predict your mental health? Meet Chris Dancy – once dubbed “The World’s Most Connected Human” – who didn’t just track his steps and calories. He tracked his soul. From mood mapping and ambient data to organizing his apps by values instead of function, Chris built a system to actually understand himself. But here’s the twist: it’s not about more data. It’s about better data. 🧠 He mapped every app to Maslow’s hierarchy. 💡 He hacked his phone to create “cyber mindfulness.” 📉 He even engineered synchronicities by journaling meaningful coincidences. And no, it’s not a Silicon Valley stunt. It's spiritual, emotional, and deeply human. Ready to optimize what matters most? Tune into the latest Get Yourself Optimized episode and learn how to build a digital life that serves your real one. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/533.

What if the key to breakthrough business growth isn't working harder, but finding the right mentors at the right time? Greg Merrilees went from a struggling t-shirt designer drowning in $100K debt to running a thriving AI-powered design agency - all because he learned to seek mentors and act on divine guidance. His bold move of creating a free logo for podcast hosts Ezra Firestone and James Schramko opened doors that transformed his entire business model. In our latest Get Yourself Optimized episode, Greg reveals how he uses AI to generate $60 photo shoots that outperform $1000+ professional sessions, restructured his services around the SCALE methodology for recurring revenue, and why being "impeccable with your word" literally changed his business relationships. Listen to Episode 532 to discover Greg's practical strategies for AI integration, mentor relationships, and conscious business growth! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/532.

The entrepreneur who built a 9-year podcast interviewing spiritual luminaries started with ONE person in his living room. Amrit Sandhu's journey from struggling engineering student to interviewing guests like Marianne Williamson and being personally coached by Eckhart Tolle proves that authentic growth compounds exponentially. His secret? What he calls "sacred curiosities" - the genuine interests that emerge from your core values, not society's expectations. When you cultivate these consistently, opportunities start appearing that blow your mind. In our conversation, Amrit reveals: How he went from clinical depression to university valedictorian The MetaFlow Formula for discovering your soul's blueprint Why starting grassroots is more powerful than chasing big names How inner child work unlocks entrepreneurial creativity This isn't just another success story - it's a roadmap for building a life and business that actually serves your soul's purpose. Listen to learn how authentic alignment creates synchronicities that accelerate both personal healing and professional growth. 🎧 New episode live now on Get Yourself Optimized! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/531.

The CEO, who learned to read at the age of seven and earned his GED at 21, has just shared the spiritual practice that changed everything in this week’s Get Yourself Optimized episode. Calvin Bagley's journey from educational isolation to healthcare entrepreneur (serving 60,000+ clients) reveals how becoming "the observer" of your thoughts—rather than fighting them—unlocks both personal transformation and business success. His approach combines practical wisdom from "The Power of Now" with deep spiritual principles, creating a framework that works whether you're overcoming imposter syndrome or scaling a company. Calvin's memoir "Hiding from the School Bus" chronicles how he transformed childhood trauma into entrepreneurial strength. The lessons apply whether you're healing from your past or building your future. Check out the full conversation now! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/530.

Most entrepreneurs waste years trying to write "the perfect book." Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby (sold for $22M), has a better approach. Instead of thinking book first, start with individual blog posts. One idea per post. After 50-80 posts, you've already written your book - just compile them. His "Hell Yeah or No" decision-making framework helped him build and sell one of the most successful independent music platforms. Now he's applying this same clarity to help others cut through decision paralysis. If an opportunity isn't a "hell yeah," it's automatically a no. This simple filter eliminates mediocrity and creates space for what truly matters. Listen to episode 529 of Get Yourself Optimized to discover how Derek's unconventional approaches to writing, decision-making, and life design can transform your business and personal growth. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/529.

How do you write 2,000 words daily while managing 40 clients and a daily podcast? Mary DeMuth's productivity system is deceptively simple but devastatingly effective. She treats writing "like a muscle"—consistency builds strength, breaks destroy momentum. Her secret weapon: Self-imposed deadlines for a decade before getting published. When real deadlines arrived, she was already trained to deliver early. Results: 52 published books, 6 million podcast downloads, and a literary agency that revolutionizes author-agent relationships through community building. Discover Mary's complete creative productivity system in Episode 528 of Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/528.

🎯 What if I told you that your internal compass for success isn't logic or strategy—it's JOY? Hall of Fame speaker Patrick Combs just dropped some serious wisdom on the Get Yourself Optimized podcast. After speaking to over 1 million college students across 1,000+ campuses, he's discovered something profound: the leaders who thrive long-term aren't just chasing achievements—they're following their authentic joy. Here's what Patrick shared that changed my perspective: ✅ Use joy as your decision-making compass (not just logic) ✅ Practice deep presence to enhance every professional interaction ✅ Transform routine tasks into opportunities for mindfulness ✅ Reframe industry disruption as collective growth, not personal threat This isn't about toxic positivity; it's about sustainable success that doesn't burn you out. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/527.

🚀 What if I told you that chasing external success—the money, the cars, the status—could leave you feeling completely empty? My latest podcast guest, Mike Chabot, discovered this the hard way. Despite reaching millions in revenue and gaining over 1 million social media followers, he found himself depressed in the Maldives, questioning everything society had promised would make him happy. His breakthrough? Realizing that transformation starts with identity work, not goal setting. Mike's now helping high-level CEOs break through income plateaus using neuroscience-backed identity engineering. One client went from $1.7M to nearly $1M in a single month after shifting just ONE limiting belief. The game-changer: Start living as your future self RIGHT NOW. Don't wait until you "achieve" something to become who you want to be. 🎧 Listen to episode 526 of Get Yourself Optimized to discover: Why meditation is the #1 tool for neuroplasticity and flow states How psychedelics can fast-track years of therapy The quantum physics behind manifestation Why most masterminds fail to deliver lasting results Ready to engineer your own identity transformation? The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/526.

Most high-achievers are secretly running on empty, managing time and attention while missing the real success factor: energy management and spiritual connection. I just interviewed Ariya Lorenz, who bridges heaven and earth for leaders seeking their true purpose. Her unique expertise comes from profound personal loss—losing her first love, stepfather, grandfather, and mother by age 23—which opened extraordinary abilities to communicate with higher realms. Her game-changing insight: We're in an "energy economy" where your vibration determines what you attract, not just your thoughts. The Law of Vibration supersedes the Law of Attraction. Practical application: Guard your consciousness from low-vibration content and replenish through divine connection, treating your spiritual practice as your power station. Leaders who implement this report feel genuinely fulfilled for the first time, with sustainable energy and clear direction. 🎧 Learn Ariya's Higher Self Mastery approach in Episode 525 of Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/525.

From watching her mother battle cancer to becoming a foundational medicine practitioner serving families for 30 years, Nichole Kuechle's story proves that our greatest challenges often become our greatest gifts. What started as frustration with the medical system's "two ships passing in the night" approach led Nichole to develop extraordinary muscle testing abilities that help families: → Identify food sensitivities through breast milk → Explore potential wellness approaches for health concerns → Release ancestral trauma patterns spanning generations → Build at-home healthcare toolkits with simple, accessible remedies The ripple effect is profound: empowered mothers, healthier children, and healing that flows through entire family systems. Ready to learn how your body can become your most trusted advisor? Episode 524 of Get Yourself Optimized reveals the secrets. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/524.

🎯 The most successful leaders understand that business success and spiritual awareness aren't mutually exclusive—they're complementary. Scott Allan's remarkable journey from funeral director to evidential medium demonstrates how embracing the unexplained can actually enhance practical decision-making and leadership intuition. After building a successful funeral business for over 35 years, Scott's spiritual awakening taught him principles that apply directly to high-performance leadership: Intention-setting creates clear boundaries and focus Service-oriented mindset attracts higher-quality opportunities Validation and documentation build unshakeable credibility High-vibration practices improve decision-making clarity Scott now helps people worldwide through his mediumship practice, proving that following your authentic path—even when it seems unconventional—can lead to greater impact and fulfillment. Discover how spiritual awareness can elevate your leadership on Episode 523 of Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/523.

💡 What if I told you that your financial reality starts in your mind, not your bank account? My latest guest, Emily Williams, literally turned her car around instead of going to grad school, moved to London with four suitcases, and built an empire from a flat in the UK. She reveals how the law of vibration supersedes the law of attraction and why most people are unconsciously repelling money. This isn't about wishful thinking - it's about massive action combined with energetic alignment. This Get Yourself Optimized episode will shift how you think about money forever. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/522.

What if your biggest breakthrough came from your lowest moment? I just had an incredible conversation with Will Polston, a bestselling author and performance coach who transformed his near-suicide attempt into a mission that has helped thousands unlock their potential. Will's journey from financial obsession to nearly ending it all at a river, and then discovering his true North Star, is both heartbreaking and inspiring. His "feather, brick, and bus" philosophy explains why we keep getting the same lessons until we learn them. Key insights from our conversation: ✅ How childhood money trauma shaped his entire worldview ✅ The Japanese ikigai framework for finding your life mission ✅ Why replacing bad habits works better than just stopping them ✅ How AI can accelerate your growth without replacing your purpose If you're feeling stuck in repeating the same patterns, this episode will provide you with the tools to break free and align with your true calling. 🎧 Listen to Episode 521 of Get Yourself Optimized. What's one pattern you keep repeating that you're ready to break? The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/521.

🚀 The most successful leaders are asking: "What makes us human when AI can do everything?" Efraim Palvanov, mystic teacher with millions of followers, just shared game-changing insights on preparing for humanity's greatest transition. His unique blend of ancient Kabbalah and modern science offers a roadmap for conscious leadership. You'll discover how to decode patterns in your relationships and challenges, the spiritual technology behind bridging opposing forces, why top performers study mystical interpretations of reality, and the Hebrew concept of Teshuvah for continuous growth and optimization. As technology advances exponentially, your competitive advantage lies in developing uniquely human capabilities: consciousness, purpose, and spiritual intelligence. This conversation will shift how you think about leadership in the coming age. New episode live now on Get Yourself Optimized! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/520.

💡 The most successful leaders I know have one thing in common: they've mastered their energy management. Catharine Arnston, the "Algae Lady," just shared something fascinating on my Get Yourself Optimized podcast. After 15 years of research into algae nutrition, she has explored the science behind cellular energy and what happens to our bodies after the age of 40. Her research focuses on how the body's production of an enzyme called superoxide dismutase changes with age, and why certain algae naturally contain this enzyme. NASA calls algae "1000 times more nutritious than any other food." For executives juggling demanding schedules, her insights reveal how algae might streamline supplement routines as part of an optimization strategy. Check out episode 519 to learn the specific protocols and research Catharine shares. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/519.