Psychiatrist on Social Jetlag, How Marijuana Affects Sleep, and Managing the Anxious Mind | E68 Jennifer Reid
There is nothing better than waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and energized. I love a good night’s sleep. On the flip side, if I didn’t get enough quality sleep, I might as well just take the L and call it…
What You Could Learn from Traveling the Globe | E67 Sydney Summerlin
I try not to dwell on many regrets in life but one opportunity I wish I would have taken advantage of was my university’s study abroad program. I went on my first international trip outside of North America in 2015, the week…
How to Become an Awesome-Sauce Manager, Deal with Underperforming Employees, and Build a Competent Team | E66 Makeda Andrews
I never realized how much of an impact my manager could have on my job satisfaction until I’ve had both the good and the lousy. Experiencing both has assured me one thing, I want to become an exceptional leader. To continue learning,…
Justin Talks About How the Show Got Started, Guest Selection, His Career, and More I E65 Andrew Biernat
I have something different for you today. This is a replay from my good friend Andrew Biernat’s show: Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast. Andrew asked me a lot of great questions about The Struggle is Real including how the show got…
Reaching Financial Independence Without a 6-Figure Salary | E64 Jackie Cummings Koski
You all know I’m a sucker for a good early retirement story. Jackie Cummings Koski retired at 49 years old and now spends her time creating a financially literate society. Retiring in your 40s is impressive in itself but Jackie did this…
Sex is a Learned Skill, Overcome Bedroom Boredom, and Find Your Pleasure Potential | E63 Susan Bratton
With high school teachers and porn stars being our instructors, I’m not surprised sex is awkward and unrealistic. But at least we have our friends to talk to right? We’ll through my personal experience, we are comfortable boasting about the highs of…
Meetings: No. 1 Time-Waster at the Office and How to Do Them Better | E62 Darren Chait
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the working world, you probably know how much meetings can consume the work week. I’m crazy and I actually track this metric. On average, I’ve spent 9.4 hours a week in meetings or 23%…
TEDx Speaker on Betting on Yourself, Seeking Discomfort, and Taking Chances | E61 Ahmad Jabbir
I love listening to stories that require someone to take a chance and today’s episode is packed with those. You’ll hear from my friend, Ahmad Jabbir. He exhibits and embodies the phrase “bet on yourself.” One of my favorite stories he tells…
How to Have Fun as an Adult by Channeling Your Inner Child | E60 Tyson Bankert
My childhood was filled with a constant need for play. I remember playing a lot of backyard sports and fictional quest games that we made-up on the fly. I always had a sense of adventure. As I got older, I found myself…
Using Your Money to Make a Life Instead of Using Your Life to Make Money | E59 Laura Rotter
I feel today’s episode is a perfect follow-up to my recent conversation with Jeremy Schneider. In that episode, we discussed how to easily invest your money in order to predictively grow your wealth. Today I want to extend that conversation. I know…
How to Get Started Investing, the Cost of Actively Managed Funds, and a 2-Step Plan to Retire in 15 Years | E57 Jeremy Schneider
Investing is complicated…but does it need to be? Starting your investing journey can be super overwhelming especially in this age of information overload: stocks, crypto, FAANG, options, bonds. This brings up the obvious question: what should I invest in? Personally, I want…
Building a Legendary Marriage with Tactical Empathy, Generative Questions, and a Whole Lot of Patience | E56 Larry Hagner
I have a really fun episode for you today. I’ve been following today’s guest for a few years now and I finally got the courage to pitch him to come on the show. I’m really excited that he said yes because he…
How to Talk Politics and Religion Without Killing Each Other | E55 Corey Nathan
I’ve dreaded some recent get-togethers knowing argumentative political conversations are going to be on the agenda and for quite some time, I’ve taken the approach that it is better to avoid these conversations by staying quiet and giving a friendly nod. That…
Mental Health Counselor on How to Stop Criticizing Your Body and Health is More Than Your Weight | E54 Sophie Killip
Our teenage years present many challenges. One universal obstacle I saw few of us avoid was the trap of comparing ourselves to others, particularly our physical bodies. Someone was always thinner, more muscular, prettier, taller, or had better skin. Many of those…
Creator of Blind Dating Show on Dealing with Criticism, Law of Attraction, and Overcoming Self-Doubt | E53 Harrison Forman
Do you know what’s worse than being set up on a blind date? Going on that date in front of a live audience. Oh, and when I say blind date, I mean literary blind-folded. That’s the concept for the New York City…
15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Shares How He is Fighting Back Against Conformity | E52 Benjamin Wong
Imagine you’re 9-year-old and you want the new, hottest toy, what would you do? Would you ask your parents for the money, or maybe spend your birthday money to buy it? My guess is very few of our 9-year-old selves would have…
Podcast Producer on Using Sides Projects to Develop New Skills, Meet People and Launch a Career | E51 Alex Williamns
With New Year’s quickly approaching, I’m guessing you will be thinking about how you want to spend more of your free time in 2022. Friends, family, and your health are all great choices but I want to dangle one more idea out…
Student Loan Forbearance is Ending Soon…Here is How to Decide on a Repayment Strategy | E50 Andrew Paulson
For many of us, student loans are a huge financial burden throughout our 20s and well into our 30s. Student loans can be hard to keep up with because payments can be the same amount as mortgages. But unlike mortgages, I’m guessing…
The Damaging Consequences of Loneliness and What You Can Do About It | E49 Michael Bauman
In this extraordinary era of pandemic isolation, it makes sense that people are feeling more alone than ever. Although stay-at-home orders and social distancing exacerbated loneliness, this trend started way before Corona took on a whole new meaning. This rise of loneliness…
How I Compare a New Job Opportunity Against My Current | E48 Justin Peters
With the demand for help, and lack of candidates, many employers have turned to outbound recruiting. Many of my friends tell me they have been contacted by recruiters, former employers, and even a random encounter. Some don’t budge. Others have jumped at…
Financial Therapist on Attachment Theory, Salary Differences, and Creating Financial Intimacy | E47 Ed Coambs
Nothing kills the mood like discussing money issues but as much as we don’t want it to be a reality, money is a significant aspect of relationships. If a couple isn’t on the same page financially, you can almost guarantee a bumpy…
Networking Online, Give Give Get Archetype, and a Networking Lesson Leads to an Invitation to the PGA Championship | E46 J. Kelly Hoey
Today’s guest is the spunky J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World. Along with being an author, Kelly is a sought out speaker for her networking insights. She also has some pretty cool…
How to Ask for More One-On-One Time and Make It Easy for Your Manager to Say Yes | E45 (Bonus) Kyle & Justin
Surprise episode! My little brother, Kyle Peters, joins me on the podcast to discuss his favorite takeaway from E44: one-on-one meetings. We discussed why one-on-one meetings could serve you at work. We’ll outline our one-on-one meeting structure. Finally, Kyle shares how he…
How to Gain Leadership Experience as a Junior Employee, Being Liked vs Being Respected, and Better 1 on 1 Meetings | E44 Ben Brearley
Ben Brearley has been leading people for over 15 years. He saw the struggle managers had with the balancing act of leadership. Ben started writing articles to serve those who aspired to be an attentive and considerate manager. At the time, Ben…
First Date Tips, Feeling Complete on Your Own, and Exploring Sobriety | E43 Cara Hays
After college, Cara Hays found herself battling with two identities. Her future self that prioritized her values and her past self that continued to distract with bad habits. One day Cara decided it was time to look forward without looking back and…
Master Trainer on How to Overcome Your Gym Anxiety and Start Your Fitness Journey | E42 Kawan Karadaghi
Many of us go through quite the physical transformation in our 20’s. Our metabolism slows down and we can no longer eat junk food for every meal. When we get older, we have to be more intentional about our fitness routines. I…
Former Inmate on Believing in Yourself, Creating Your Comeback, and Proving Them Wrong | E41 Nate Dukes
Joining me on today’s podcast is Nate Dukes. Nate is an author, speaker, property investor, leader at his church, and serves on the board of a non-profit for underprivileged youth. Already an impressive resume for someone in their 30s. But what is…
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