The Nick Standlea Podcast

What is consciousness? How do we perceive reality? Will AI become conscious? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Anil Seth, renowned author of "Being You: A New Science of Consciousness" and a TED Talk speaker with over 14 million views. In this episode, we delve into the profound questions of consciousness, perception, and reality. Dr. Seth discusses his groundbreaking work on the nature of consciousness, exploring how our brains construct the reality we experience. We touch on the existential implications of life and death, the concept of the brain as a prediction machine, and the idea of reality as a controlled hallucination. Key highlights of the conversation include: * Dr. Seth's personal dedication to his mother and the existential reflections it inspired. * The nature of consciousness and what it means to be aware. * How our brains predict and construct our perception of the world. * The fascinating insights psychedelics provide into the workings of our mind. * The potential and limitations of AI in achieving consciousness. * The role of emotions and bodily states in shaping our experiences. * Dr. Seth also shares his thoughts on the future of consciousness research and the potential for AI to mimic human-like consciousness. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a philosophy lover, or simply curious about the nature of reality, this conversation is sure to captivate and inspire you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more thought-provoking discussions! Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus Chase Reserve Card: Earn 75,000 bonus points with either Chase Sapphire® card ($1,125 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel) Chase: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19n/IPM8IDLRYA EPISODE LINKS: Dr. Anil Seth: Web: www.anilseth.com X: @AnilKSeth 📘 Get the book: "Being You: A New Science of Consciousness": https://amzn.to/3ReChwn Adelson's Checkerboard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checker_shadow_illusion Donald Hoffman Interview: https://youtu.be/X-gPsuyFpgo INSTAGRAM: - Host, Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea Guest, Dr Anil Seth: @profanilseth PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious. #Consciousness #Neuroscience #AI #Perception #Reality #AnilSeth #Psychedelics #Philosophy #Science #Mind #Brain #MentalHealth #CognitiveScience #Psychology #TEDTalks #HumanExperience #Existentialism #ArtificialIntelligence #SelfAwareness #PredictiveBrain #EmotionalIntelligence #ConsciousnessResearch #Meditation #Mindfulness #Books #Interviews #Podcast #FutureOfAI #ScienceExploration #IntellectualDiscussion

Myka Meier, a trailblazer in modern etiquette and the founder of Beaumont Etiquette shows us that etiquette isn’t just about forks and knives; it's a tool for fostering kindness, respect, and emotional intelligence in our everyday interactions. In this episode, Myka dives deep into how etiquette is more relevant today than ever before, impacting everything from business interactions to personal relationships. Whether it’s navigating technology etiquette, the subtleties of body language, or the power of making a good first impression, Myka’s insights are invaluable. She also shares personal stories and practical tips that can transform the way you connect with the world. Don’t miss out as Myka explains why etiquette is your secret superpower in both professional and social settings. Tune in to learn how to harness these skills to put your best foot forward and create opportunities for yourself in every aspect of life. #NickStandleaShow #MykaMeier #ModernEtiquette #SocialIntelligence #EtiquetteExpert #BeaumontEtiquette #ProfessionalEtiquette #CommunicationSkills #EtiquetteTips #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessEtiquette #LifeSkills #SuccessTips #LeadershipSkills #NetworkingEtiquette #CareerDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #PodcastEpisode #InterviewSkills #becurious #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mindfulness Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: IG, Myka Meier: @mykameier YT: Myka Meier: @mykameier7474 Myka’s website: https://www.mykameier.com Beaumont Etiquette: https://www.beaumontetiquette.com INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea - Guest Myka Meier: @mykameier PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners! SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Olympic swimmer Hank Wise, a world-record holder, takes us on an emotional journey recounting his life after losing an eye and bravely adopting a prosthetic one. He candidly discusses his fears, the struggle of adjusting, and the power of resilience. Hank's stirring narrative revolves around growing up influenced by legends like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, and how losing an eye changed his life. He shares personal experiences ranging from the initial shock to the coping mechanisms and highlights his emergence as a stronger individual. The discussion progresses toward understanding vulnerability, providing a robust counter-narrative to the polished personas often portrayed on social media profiles. Hank emphasizes the significance of authentic human connections, resilience, self-love, and the importance of sharing struggles. The episode paints a distressing picture of the fast-paced digital era, rife with anxieties, and the subsequent detachment from authentic emotional experiences. It offers listeners ways to navigate this new age, suggesting the study of stoicism, gratitude practices, and breathwork as potent tools for combating negativity and anxiety. The speakers go on to discuss how these practices can foster feelings of connectedness, acceptance, friendships, and love, leading to a happier life. In a heartfelt act of vulnerability, Hank removes his prosthetic eye on camera, underlining the need to celebrate imperfections in a world driven by digital facades. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: Hank Wise, IG: @dolphin_boy The Four Agreements: https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/ Epictetus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epictetus Marcus Aurelius: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius Flow, Csikszentmihalyi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi Gratitude Practice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratitude Stoicism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Social media and wellness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media_use_and_mental_health William Irvine: https://www.williambirvine.com/ Waking Up app: https://www.wakingup.com/ Meditation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation Cold plunge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_bath Authur C. Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/ The Happiness Lab: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/faculty/leadership-and-happiness-laboratory Scott the Bot IG: @scottthebot Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ INSTAGRAM: - Host, Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea - Guest, Hank Wise: @dolphin_boy PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Optimize the college application process. We provide actionable steps for each year of high school, 9th to 12th grade, to help students make the best college admissions choices. We meticulously strategize each phase of high school with Jenn, a renowned private college counselor, professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and author of the best-selling book 'The Parent Compass' who supplements this episode with her valuable experiences and expertise. Jenn stresses the significance of developing specific high school habits and the formative value of resilience and grit. We also delve into Jenn's book, 'The Parent Compass,' which offers a blueprint for maintaining healthy parent-child relationships during turbulent teenage years, personal goal-setting, tackling misconceptions about college entrance, and learning to foster a growth-oriented mindset. We discuss common misconceptions about college admission, highlighting the importance of pursuing personal interests over conformism. Insights about sports scholarships, leadership skills, and involvement in meaningful activities make this episode a must-listen. We then transition steps to effectively prepare for college during sophomore year. Highlighting the importance of interesting activities, creating a testing timeline, reading for pleasure, choosing future courses, and showing 'demonstrated interest' at desired colleges, this episode provides comprehensive guidance for high school students to ambitiously prepare for college admissions. During Junior year, Jenn describes the essentiality of keeping track of achievements throughout high school, the importance of financial conversations between parents and teenager, the impact of test preparation, and strategic planning around merit aid. For 12th grade, we break down all the steps associated with filling out applications, meeting deadlines, and the differences between Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular application deadlines. Lastly, Jennifer Curtis, a seasoned college admissions expert, throws light on the complexities of today's college admissions process. She elaborates on topics such as standard test scores, the nuances of 'test optional' applications, the benefit of independent educational consultants, and more. Gain critical information on tangible steps to reduce stress, face rejection, and understand the importance of early financial aid management. Whether you're a student or a parent, this episode is a quintessential guide to navigating the often daunting world of college admissions. Category: Education Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: Jenn Curtis, IG: @MyFutureWise FutureWise Consulting: https://www.futurewiseconsulting.com INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea Jenn Curtis: @MyFutureWise PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

In this episode of the Nick Standlea Show, we journey into the world of psychedelic therapies, exploring the use of psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, and ayahuasca for treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We unpack the efficacy of psychedelics for treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and maladies. We also examine the potential dangers of unregulated psychedelics and discuss the importance of set, setting, and integration in psychedelic therapy to amplify positive outcomes. Nick's guest is Brad Burge, a Stanford University alumni who has devoted his professional life to psychedelic research as the communications director for Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and at his own PR firm for the psychedelic industry, Integration Communications. Brad shares his personal mental health journey and the positive role that psychedelics played within it. The conversation turns to MDMA therapy for PTSD, illustrating its transformation from recreational drug to potential therapeutic treatment. We explore the FDA approval process, the funding potential, the possible shift in cultural and political perspectives, and the emergence of an industry centered around psychedelic therapy. We discuss the missteps of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program, but also emphasize responsible usage and regulated control of psychedelics. We explore the role of Ketamine in treating mental health issues, particularly depression. A discussion on off-label prescribing, accessibility, effectiveness, and potential abuses highlights the complex reality of the field. Ultimately, the episode underscores the need for responsible, systematic, and well-regulated administration of psychedelic therapy. The dialogue seeks to address the lack of robust and accessible support systems, touches on how the pharma industry fits into the psychedelic therapy landscape, and highlights the importance of educating providers about the process of integration after a psychedelic experience. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the field of psychedelic therapy, public health policy, and alternative treatments for mental health. Now on YouTube! Psychedelic Therapies: Brad Burge: https://youtu.be/hlX2KOmvQiI Category: Medical Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: Brad Burge, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-burge-84326728/ Integration Communications: Website: https://integrationcommunications.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrationCommunications/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67983738 IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrationcomms/ T/X: https://twitter.com/IntegrationComm MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): Website: https://maps.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/maps__org/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mapsnews/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mapsmdma/ T/X:@MAPS Article: Some Reflections on the Backlash Against Psychedelic Hype https://www.samwoolfe.com/2023/11/backlash-against-psychedelic-hype.html INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea Integration Communications: @integrationcomms (https://www.instagram.com/integrationcomms/) PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium:...

California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal delves into his forthcoming visit to Israel, the need for effective conflict resolution in the Israel–Palestine war, and his commitment to understanding the complexities of the situation from all perspectives. The conversation ventures into bills the Assemblyman has recently passed on critical societal issues to combat roofied drinks, sexual assault, and body-shaming. We also explore his ongoing work to remedy the negative influences of social media and the explicit links they bear with mental health issues among teenagers. He proposes potential regulatory actions to make social media safer and more responsible, emphasizing the need for such platforms to incentivize wellness and positive engagement. In the final segments, the topics transition towards intricate details about U.S. government and societal issues, the implementation of artificial intelligence to improve government operations and high recidivism rates in California’s criminal justice system. The episode details the potential benefits to be reaped from technology and proposed reforms in criminal justice, and addressing the current mental health crisis. Category: Politics Now on YouTube! CA Assemblymember, Josh Lowenthal: https://youtu.be/4aY_y3cJ7rA Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: IG, Josh Lowenthal: @AsmLowenthal INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea - Guest Josh Lowenthal: @AsmLowenthal PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Dr. Donald D. Hoffman offers us the chance to take the red pill, stay in Wonderland, and show us how deep the rabbit hole goes. In this conversation, best-selling author of "The Case Against Reality" and UCI professor emeritus Don Hoffman takes us on a journey through cutting-edge research that points to an interconnected consciousness beyond space and time, that could potentially be the true architect of our reality (and others). In a conversation that challenges the norms, Dr. Hoffman backs up his bold claims with research that spans evolutionary biology, game theory, neuroscience, philosophy, high-energy physics, and theoretical mathematics, and discusses his newest discovery -- 'positive geometries' that exist independent of space and time. What is consciousness? What is death? What happens when we meditate? We discuss these questions and more. Prepare to question your most fundamental beliefs about existence as Dr. Hoffman presents his theories on the illusory nature of reality (spoiler: we're living in a simulation). Now on YouTube! Dr. Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/X-gPsuyFpgo Category: Education Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: X, Donald D. Hoffman: @donalddhoffman Bill Hicks Story: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2r85h2 INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNickStandleaShow - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

In recent years, the relevance of SAT and ACT tests in college admissions has been questioned, prompting some colleges to switch to test-optional policies. However, extensive research and data analysis now suggest that this may not have been the best approach. New articles in the NY Times and Forbes reveal that standardized test scores are the single most powerful predictors of college grades, college graduation rates, graduate school placement, and job placement. Unlike high school grades, which have been marred by inflation, SAT and ACT scores provide a level playing field for assessing students' college readiness. Even for students from less privileged backgrounds, a good test score often signifies their capability to thrive in an academic setting. However, the reluctance of administrators to reintroduce standardized tests isn’t so much about concern for the fairness of the tests or the lack of knowledge about their potential benefits. It seems to be more about the potential political backlash they may encounter in doing so. The surge in applications and subsequent financial benefits a university enjoys being “test-optional” also plays a part. Thus, while many colleges may maintain their test-optional status, they increasingly favor applicants with strong SAT and ACT scores. There appears to be a growing myth that standardized tests only benefit privileged students, thereby leading to biased college admissions. This argument is challenged using data that shows the greater predictability of a student's success by standardized test scores as compared to their high school GPA. Contrary to popular belief, the SAT and ACT are seen not as hurdles but as lifelines for students from less renowned high schools – allowing them to demonstrate their potential in a widely recognized and standardized manner. As the admissions process continues to evolve, the role of standardized tests will undoubtedly remain pivotal. Though not perfect, these tests serve as substantial evidence of a student’s readiness to handle high-level academic work and are seen as a determinant of their probability of succeeding in college – and beyond. Therefore, for students looking to increase their chances of admission into top universities and earn substantial scholarships, preparing for these standardized tests might just be the secret key. We must recognize that while it may not completely eradicate the flaws in the admissions process, standardized testing does provide a more transparent, equal-opportunity platform for all students to demonstrate their capabilities and potential. Thus, until a more predictive tool emerges, standardized testing looks set to continue playing a significant role in college admissions. Category: Nick Solo Episode Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: NY Times, "The Misguided War on the SAT": https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/briefing/the-misguided-war-on-the-sat.html Forbes, "The SAT is Making a Comeback - Are You Prepared?": https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2024/01/08/the-sat-is-making-a-comeback-are-you-prepared/?sh=1fef9615b8ea INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept...

🎙️✨ Louis CK's hilarious take on flight delays hits close to home because, let's admit it, we've all been there. Complaining about minor inconveniences when we live in a world of convenience. ✈️🤣 This bit serves as a reminder of how we tend to overlook the miraculous surrounding us daily. From pocket-sized supercomputers to AI conversations, innovations that were once unthinkable are now part of our routine. But here's the catch: familiarity breeds indifference. We become accustomed to these conveniences, forgetting the marvel they truly are. So, what can we do? Let's take a page from Seth Godin's story about psychological framing. By shifting our perspective and framing trivial inconveniences as what they are—tiny speed bumps in a world of unparalleled ease—we open the door to gratitude and wonder. This mindset shift allows us to channel our time and energy towards what truly matters, focusing on personal growth, meaningful projects, and doing the work to achieve the change in the world we want to see. 🌍💫 #PerspectiveShift #GratitudeMindset #NickStandleaPodcast #BeCurious 🎧✨ Category: Nick Solo Episode Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: Louis CK, Hilarious Album, Air Travel Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3dYS7PcAG4 INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

A short story about my kids that demonstrated how context is everything. We often think we know where everyone is coming from, what their agenda is, what their history is, who they are, but in reality, we can’t ever see the whole picture. What can we do about that? We can choose. Choose to be conscious of what that other person might be going through. Choose to be aware of the fact that whatever the situation is, we don’t have all the information. Choose to give people a little grace. Choose to give some to yourself too. If we push ourselves to pay attention, really pay attention to others, and what they might be dealing with, we’ll have options for how to deal with them. We’ll notice things about them, we’ll be slightly better versions of ourselves. We’ll at least move the needle in the direction of kindness and decency -- and that's a world I'd like my kids to grow up in. Category: Nick Solo Episode Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

College rankings are an illusion. Despite the power they hold in popular culture, they were made up by a magazine that was going out of business. But not all colleges play the rankings game. In fact, Pitzer College won the rankings game by not playing it and telling their own story. Learn how students can do the same to reach their goals for college and beyond. Category: Nick Solo Episode - Learning & Higher Education Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ INSTAGRAM: - Host, Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

This episode is on the future of college admissions. I’m with with Johnny Rastello, the Director of College Counseling and Dean of the 12th Grade at Tarbut V’ Torah Community Day School, a top tier independent high school in Newport Beach. An expert in college admissions, Johnny has worked in higher education for a decade and a half at public and private high schools as well as working in admissions at Chapman University. In this episode, we discuss the future of college admissions, how Artificial Intelligence is upending college essays, the ongoing college admissions arms race, and what families can do to change the narrative to provide a healthier environment for students going forward. Category: Learning Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ INSTAGRAM: - Host, Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea -Guest, Johnny Rastello: @johnnyrastello PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Two priests are driving down the highway... This is the beginning of a joke I told at my grandfather's funeral. It was a risk, a deviation from the expected script of somberness. What followed was a lesson in the unexpected rewards that come from taking little risks when we step outside our comfort zones. Category: Nick Solo Episode Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: - The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://a.co/d/7s8bQqU INSTAGRAM: - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Today I’m speaking with world champion jujitsu competitor Leo Vieira. He’s known as the Yoda of Jujitsu because of his ability to take lessons from a lifetime of overcoming challenges on the mat and to impart that knowledge to others how to live a better, fuller life. He did not disappoint, dropping one nugget of wisdom after another. He talks about growing up poor in the rough part of Rio Dejanero, leveraging competition to change his life, he shares insights into his epic battle with MMA beast Mark Kerr, he got me to open up about the first punch I ever took in the face and my walk of shame afterward, and shares lessons from life that we can all learn from. Leo Vieira is one of the most successful Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation. He’s a two-time ADCC world champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships gold medal winner. After retiring as a competitor, he created Checkmat, a Jiu-jitsu team that has trained numerous world champions and inspired thousands of jiu-jitsu students across the world. Checkmat's presence stretches across the globe, from the Rio de Janeiro favelas, to more than 500 dojos on 6 continents, including, Germany, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Morocco, Israel, China, Serbia, Qatar, among many other countries, along with more than 100 locations in the USA. Leo is also the ONE FC Championship Vice President of Grappling, one of the biggest promoters worldwide of martial arts events. Despite all that Leo does, he still finds time to pop into his various dojos in the southern California area to teach students and impart lessons from a lifetime of experience in jiu-jitsu. I can attest to this personally when I spent a few minutes grappling with him at Dojo by Leo Viera in Seal Beach, during which time he man-handled me like a child, all the while keeping a smile on his face. Category: Health / Learning Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com @TestPrepGurus https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ EPISODE LINKS: - ONE Championship: https://www.onefc.com/ - DOJO by Leo Vieira, Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts Seal Beach: https://www.dojosealbeach.com/ - Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: https://checkmatbjj.com/ INSTAGRAM: - ONE Championship: @onechampionship - Checkmat: @checkmathq - Leo Vieira: @leovieirabjj - Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea PODCAST INFO: - Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ - RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Dr. Paul Rohdenburg answers questions on the fat loss drug Ozempic (semaglutide, Ozempic, and Wegovy) and then dives deep into what people in their 40's, 50's and 60's need to do now regarding their fitness and nutrition to maximize their healthspan into their 70's, 80's, 90's, and beyond. We discuss a holistic approach to well-being, the benefits of cold-plunging & sauna, protein & creatine supplements, the importance of muscle mass in mid-life, sleep monitoring, glucose monitors, how to gain muscle (hypertrophy) vs strength how to diet properly and maintain weight loss, the weaponization of processed foods in America, and how psychology affects physiology. Learn more about how to live a healthier and more vibrant life. Category: Health Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com/ - Jen Rohdenburg Group Seal Beach Real Estate: https://jenrohdenburg.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com Levels (Continuous Glucose Monitoring): https://www.levelshealth.com/ Sauna for under $300 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QMpVvJ Cold Plunge Under $100: https://amzn.to/3Steo5G Cold Plunge with Chiller: https://amzn.to/470vtIN PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 TEST PREP GURUS: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testprepgurus/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TestPrepGurusNewportBeach Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Nick is a curious guy. He likes to talk to interesting people. If you’re not curious, this show isn’t for you. But if you like to ask questions, dive beneath the surface, and learn about fascinating individuals, you’ve found your home. Join Nick Standlea for long-form conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, writers, creators, athletes, doctors, scientists, historians, activists, entertainers, and other brilliant guest experts. You can follow Nick and the show on Instagram: @NickStandlea A little bit about Nick: He earned a perfect score on the SAT, but thinks standardized tests are overrated. He won grants to teach kids to surf in China, to explore caves in Tibet, to study business at the University of Oxford, and to dabble in Art History in Italy. Nick is a former Research Associate at the Quality of Life Research Center where he got paid to think about creativity, flow, and self-improvement, and to work for his hero and mentor, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (author of Flow). He founded numerous companies, including Test Prep Gurus, a test prep and education consulting firm based in Newport Beach, California that works with students across the United States, and more than a dozen other countries. Nick is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, and podcaster. Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious. Instagram: @NickStandlea Website: The Nick Standlea Show

Jim O’Brien is the co-owner of Cleobella, an artisan clothing line for women, a former pro surfer, serial entrepreneur, creator of the Hab Hats podcast group, global traveler, and cold plunging enthusiast. We discuss how to design your life and how to fund it. Jim describes some surf adventures, tells us how he met Angela O'Brien, the love of his life and partner at Cleobella, and then goes into his passion for cold plunging and pushing himself to his limits at this stage of life. Category: Wealth & Fitness Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Cleobella: https://cleobella.com/ Renu Therapy Cold Plunge Tanks: https://www.renutherapy.com/ DOJO by Leo Vieira, Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts Seal Beach: https://www.dojosealbeach.com/ Signs and Services: https://www.signsandservicesco.com/ Ice Barrel: https://icebarrel.com/ Plunge Cole Tubs: https://plunge.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 TEST PREP GURUS: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testprepgurus/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TestPrepGurusNewportBeach Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Hank Wise holds the world record for the fastest male swim from Catalina to the Mainland (20 miles!), is a national champion Stanford swimmer, the reigning King of the Catalina Channel, and the owner of Rocket Fish swimming. During this episode, we dive deep into open ocean swimming, learn what it’s like to be followed by sharks in the middle of the night miles from shore, discuss coaching, parenting, flow, eudaimonia, and process vs. achievement. It's the legendary character that is Hank Wise, so he sings some songs too. The good vibes run deep and wide in this one! Category: Fitness & Learning Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Rocket Fish: https://www.teamunify.com/team/casf/page/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolphin_boy Eudaimonia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eudaimonia Flow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology) Mihaly (Mike) Csikszentmihalyi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi Catalina Swim Federation: https://swimcatalina.org/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 TEST PREP GURUS: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testprepgurus/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testprepgurus/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TestPrepGurusNewportBeach Ask questions. Don’t accept the status quo. Be curious.

Jodi Okun is the founder of College Financial Aid Advisors. She has successfully helped thousands of families navigate the financial aid process. Category: Wealth & Learning Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com/ EPISODE LINKS: College Financial Aid Advisors: https://collegefinancialaidadvisors.com Jodi Okun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiokun Jodi Okun Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeCashChat Occidental College: https://www.oxy.edu/ Pitzer College: https://www.pitzer.edu/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/testprepgurus - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testprepgurus/ - Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TestPrepGurusNewportBeach

Deren Finks is the former Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Harvey Mudd College (one of the five Claremont Colleges) and a college consultant. He breaks down how to write better college essays, mistakes kids make when they apply to college, tips on applying to public vs private colleges, how to help your counselor write a recommendation letter, the secret importance of ACT and SAT scores in a "test-optional" landscape, and describes some of the best college applications he's ever seen during his forty years of experience in college admissions, consulting to elite colleges, and helping students craft their college applications to get into their dream universities. Category: Learning & Wealth Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Test Prep Gurus: https://www.prepgurus.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Harvey Mudd College: https://www.hmc.edu/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://nickshow.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-standlea-podcast/id1700331903 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YqBBneFsKtQ6Y0ArP5CXJ RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/nickshow/feed.xml SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast. - Support on Patreon: (coming soon) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/testprepgurus - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstandlea - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-standlea-43732573/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testprepgurus/ Medium: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/nick-standlea-of-test-prep-gurus-how-to-take-your-company-from-good-to-great-491ef2c53fb9