Jeff Kober is an actor/author who has spent much of the last 35 years studying metaphysics and meditation here in the US as well as in India. In this show, our conversation travels through a variety of topics, including Vedic meditation, the ego and the relationship between money and spirituality. This past year, I’ve picked up a daily meditation practice that has had profound impacts in my life, so it was exciting to talk to someone with 14 years of consistent daily meditation! I had such a great time speaking with Jeff whose authenticity and grounded-ness shine through in this interview. Enjoy, and let this inspire you to delve into the world of meditation if you have not already! Episode Breakdown: * How Jeff got interested in meditation * Happiness and meditation * Jeff’s personal meditation practice * How mantras work * What does 14 years of meditation practice look like? * Ego and meditation * The Kali Yuga age * The animal mind * Buick’s unique happiness campaign * Jeff’s role in The Walking Dead * Money and spirituality * How to connect with Jeff and his work

What is your personal self-protection strategy? In this show, we’re joined by Craig Douglas aka “SouthNarc”, an incredible teacher in the world of self protection with a background as an undercover narcotics agent and former commander of his agency’s SWAT team. Craig is here to talk to us about protecting ourselves against predatory violence using some of the most important tactics to have in your personal self-protection arsenal: situational awareness and verbal skills to de-escalate situations. He shares some fascinating insights on how to identify a “bad guy,” as well as his thoughts on weapon-carrying. I hope this podcast inspires you to develop a more robust self-protection strategy! Always practice situational awareness! Episode Breakdown: * A bit about Craig’s work * Technologically-connected, but physically-disconnected * Craig’s time as an undercover police officer * What is a “bad guy”? * Museum martial art * Situational awareness * What to do when someone is too close * Unequal initiative event * Craig’s thoughts on weapon-carrying * How to work with Craig * Do you have the ability to keep someone from imposing their will on you? 

“What I am capable of, anyone can learn.” -Wim Hof Wim Hof — "The Iceman" — is internationally renowned for his countless ice endeavors that range from being up to his neck in a cylinder filled with ice cubes for over 90 minutes, swimming large distances under polar ice, running a marathon barefoot to climbing the Everest in nothing more than a pair of shorts. Wim has pioneered a practice of breathing and cold immersion that has allowed him to set countless world records and can help you to harness your inner strength and achieve robust health & well-being. In this episode, Wim shares from the heart on his journey confronting the cold and how his practices can help you become a better version of yourself in a very short time period. Our conversation was particularly powerful for me, as I’ve been playing around with Wim’s breathing and cold immersion techniques since we’ve spoken and have felt immediate positive effects. I share a bit about my experience so far in the beginning of the show! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Episode Breakdown: * What Wim is capable of, anyone can learn * The Wim Hof Method * Wim’s journey in confronting the cold * Getting out of our comfort zones * Tuning into your primitive, animal self * Dealing with suppressed emotions that arise when practicing the breathing techniques * Controlling your pH through breath * What temperature does Wim keep his home? * Generating energy through deep breathing * Enjoying life to the fullest * Using Wim's breathing techniques to improve sex * How Wim sees the future of our world