Leigh Martinuzzi

Dopamine Nation In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting… The increased numbers, variety, and potency are staggering. we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption. Anna helps explain how Dopamine works and the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most important, Anna helps us understand how we can find the delicate balance between the two. Books by Anna Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop Guest Bio. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual

Status Games This is the third time I've welcomed Loretta on the show. We've previously discussed her work around our happy chemicals and her book Habits of a Happy Brain. In this conversation, we focus on the happy chemical serotonin the role it plays. Loretta shares with us how we can rewire our brain to avoid the trap of comparison and status-seeking to achieve more contentment and satisfaction from life. Nice! Guest Bio. Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, is Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels. As a teacher and a parent, she was not convinced by prevailing theories of human motivation. Then she learned about the brain chemistry we share with earlier mammals and everything made sense. She began creating resources that have helped thousands of people make peace with

Radical Decency Radical Decency: A Values-Based Approach to a Better Life and World - a timely conversation with Jeff Garson. If we can practice decency to ourselves, to others, and to the world we will encourage a happier journey for everyone involved. In a culture driven by values like, compete, win, dominate and control, Jeff encourages perhaps we try the opposite and live into values of respect, understanding, empathy, acceptance, appreciation, fairness, and justice. Guest Bio. An attorney for 25 years, Jeff represented banks, investors, and business of all sizes. Since leaving the law 2000, he has been a psychotherapist supporting countless clients as they've struggled to find their way in our pressure-packed world, He is also the co-founder of the Decency Foundation; dedicated to bringing Radical Decency to business. Jeff's experience as a community activist is equally rich and varied, including co-founding the National Constitution Center, Common Cause/Philadelphia and Delaware Valley Habitat for Hum

The Art of Impossible One of my favourite authors joins me in this interview to discuss his newest book The Art of Impossible. We delve into Steven's many years of research, work, and training that focussing on the art of peak performance and the state of FLOW. This idea of peak performance and ultimately succeeding in life is not just privy to a select few, it's available for us all and it is highly likely we've all experienced and can relate to moments of flow. I love this topic and love this guy for all his work and research and I've loved this conversation, I hope you do too! Guest Bio. Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He is the author of ten bestsellers (out of thirteen books total), including The Art of Impossible, The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominat

Letting Go of Nothing Attachment! Defined often as that which blocks one's ability to be truly happy with life. In this conversation, I speak with Peter Russell about the art and benefits of "Letting Go". Spiritual, yes! Impactful on the quality of one's life, absolutely! Please enjoy. Guest Bio. Peter Russell, author of Letting Go of Nothing and From Science to God, earned degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge in England, where he studied for a time with Stephen Hawking. He studied meditation and Eastern philosophy in India and later conducted research into the neurophysiology of meditation. He coined the term global brain with his 1980s bestseller of the same name (100,000 copies sold), in which he predicted the internet and the impact it would have on humanity. He lives in Northern California.

How to Talk to a Science Denier “Climate change is a hoax—and so is coronavirus.” “Vaccines are bad for you.” These days, many of our fellow citizens reject scientific expertise and prefer ideology to facts. They are not merely uninformed—they are misinformed. In my interview with Lee, we discuss science denial as a whole. Not only how to talk to people who disagree with science but insights into the differences into what's true and whatnot, what science and whats note, what's fake news and what's not and more importantly how this information is being communicated and why often doubt is created. Guest Bio. Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University. He is the author of Dark Ages: The Case for a Science of Human Behavior, Post-Truth, and The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience, all published by the MIT Press.

The Opioid Crisis In this interview, I speak with Dr Michael Presti who is the CEO of SafeRX Pharmaceuticals, a company that is focused on helping reduce the risk of prescription opioid overdose. Michael shares his views on the current opioid epidemic in the United States and the causes of it. Including insights into the functions of the FDA and how certain approvals have slipped past their gates. It's one to get you thinking and certainly a little of the topic we discuss current vaccinations and possible associated risks. Guest Bio. Dr. Michael Presti, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic-trained neurologist and the CEO of SafeRX Pharmaceuticals – a pharmaceutical company focused on creating safer communities by reducing the risk of prescription opioid overdose. This is completed through a patented new platform of alcohol-resistant opioids (ARO’s). As 2020 was a record breaking year for opioid overdoses, Dr. Michael Presti can speak directly to doctors who have seen the crisis first hand and focus their experiences and re

Name That Mouse This is David's second time on the podcast and in this conversation, I had an opportunity to discuss his upcoming book Name That Mouse. It happens to most of us every day, something happens that annoys us and instead of naming it, we avoid it. Instead of responding with thought, we are triggered and react. David shares some insightful processes and ideas about how we can learn to respond better in such situations, name the mice, and take better ownership of the situation. Communication is key! And done right, can lead to a win/win for all parties involved. Guest Bio. David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe. As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having survived a full collapse of his paraglider and a fractured spine, witnessing the death of his sister at age seven, anxiety an

You Are More Powerful Than You Think Talk about being HEALED. What a very insightful conversation with Dr Fred Didomenico. A spiritual journey in finding purpose and discovering more about how we can transform our lives. We talk spinal energy and health and delve off into topics about the current global COVID pandemic. Amazing stuff! Guest Bio. Dr. Fred DiDomenico is an entrepreneur, author, thought- leader, renowned chiropractor, and lifestyle mentor helping millions around the globe to live a healthier, happier, and more empowered life through his physical, emotional and spiritual healing modalities taught to doctors with his Elite Coaching, and to the public with his You Are More Powerful Than You Think and H.E.AL.E.D. program. His proven, business transforming and life-changing systems help people to tap into their innate power, heal their bodies and their past. Dr. Fred’s vision is to make his system the standard of healthcare for the betterment of humanity.

Money Mindset Chris and his wife Marlow have some pretty significant stories when it comes to money struggles. You are NOT alone! Money is a leading cause of divorce, and many couples think they are alone with their financial struggles or have given up. What Chris really explains with detailed routines in this conversation is that all the tools and resources we need to better manage money and create financial freedom are available. The biggest problem is our money mindset. That's where we must begin to escape our money problems and welcome money projects. Guest Bio. Chris is a Founder and Principal of his own financial services business, which he started in 1999. He leads and trains over 220+ agents with over 30,000 clients. He is a top 50 earner in his company out of 45,000 plus agents and is a national speaker and trainer for his firm. He has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Market Watch, Nasdaq.com, Yahoo Finance, US News and World Report and is a top leader in one of the largest financial services firm

The Serendipity Mindset Good luck isn’t just chance—it can be learned and leveraged—and The Serendipity Mindset explains how you can use serendipity to make life better at work, at home—everywhere. My conversation with the Author of The Serendipity Mindset, Christian Busch, discussing the ins and outs of how we can all create more opportune moments in life. “A wise, exciting, and life-changing book” Arianna Huffington Guest Bio. Prof. Dr. Christian Busch is one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and cultivating serendipity. He directs the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University, and also teaches at the London School of Economics. Previously, he co-directed the LSE's Innovation Lab and co-founded the Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators, as well as Leaders on Purpose, an organization convening purpose-driven CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Expert Forum, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts,

Winning in The Middle of The Pack My interview with David Richman about his journey from being an overweight smoker in an abusive relationship to becoming an Ultraman triathlete. Setting measurable, attainable, and meaningful goals help get his life back on track to one that drove within rather than by external measures. David shares his concept of “winning in the middle of the pack” and discusses how we all can get more out of ourselves than we ever imagined. We also discuss his 5000 miles ride across the country meeting people who share remarkable stories dealing with cancer trauma and survivial. Be inspired! Guest Bio. David is an author, public speaker, philanthropist, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. In his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack, he discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. With Cycle of Lives, David shares the interconnected stories of people overcoming trauma and delves deeply into their

The Life Plan An inspiring conversation with Shannah Kennedy discussing her work and how we can find the path to the Ultimate Life. Many great life hacks and practices shared in this interview. Keep it simple! Guest Bio. With over 15 years experience to her name, Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s foremost strategic life coaches. Her proven expertise enables clients to gain control of their lives in order to achieve their visions and goals. With an intuitively tactical yet caring approach, Shannah applies her knowledge, energy, drive and spirit to motivate and inspire others to shift their life, career and business dreams to reality.[..]

Freedom Today I speak with Rachel Fiori on how to go about discovering real freedom. Enjoy! Guest Bio. Rachel is the CEO of The Masters of Self University, and the creator of Mystical Life Coach Certification™ (Mental & Emotional Master), The High Profile-Highly Sensitive Person Coaching Program™; and the breakthrough emotional intelligence training “How to Raise Your Emotional IQ.” Rachel trains individuals and certifies coaches on how to master life and love. She also specializes in coaching high-profile people who are Highly Sensitive People (HSP’s). She utilizes the Fiori Transformation Framework ™ to guide people to their human-spirit integration point,™ which is the access point where self-transformation and healing are activated. This is where people and couples can let go of painful mental, emotional, behavioural, and inner child programs, and are guided through self-realization so they can be free from suffering, create sacred relationships, and fulfil their life’s potential.

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less In this interview, I speak with Leidy Klotz about his book Subtract. Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract The Untapped Science of Less: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential. Guest Bio. Leidy Klotz studies and writes about how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has authored more than 80 original research articles and writes on applications of his research for design, art, parenting, personal finance, climate change, and many other fields.

Radical Responsibility What is the greatest obstacle to your fulfillment, success, and happiness? "It's the belief," teaches Fleet Maull, "that your current situation, whatever it is, has the power to determine your future." This is my discussion with Fleet Maull - an invitation to discover personal freedom, authentic relationships, and limitless possibility Guest Bio. Fleet Maull, PhD, CMT-P, is an author, meditation teacher, management consultant, trainer and executive coach who facilitates deep transformation for individuals and organizations through his philosophy and program of Radical Responsibility©. He is a tireless and dedicated peacemaker and servant leader working for positive social transformation and a more just and sustainable global society.

Addicted to the Monkey Mind In this interview I speak with JF Benoist about his book Addcited to the monkey mind. A insightful conversation about how we can shift our programmed way of thinking and change our mindset to enhance our life. Come to understand your inner workings and from their aim to adopt new practices to change your conditioned responses. Guest Bio. JF Benoist was frustrated with traditional addiction treatment, so he turned the model on its head. Benoist founded The Exclusive Hawaii, a non 12 step holistic rehab. He created a new therapeutic methodology, Experiential Engagement Therapy (EET). He authored the bestselling self-help book, Addicted to the Monkey Mind. Benoist’s speciality is teaching people how to quiet that negative voice in their head — and instead develop a powerful new mindset that creates long-lasting change.

Essentialism & Effortless A great conversation with Greg Mckeown discussing his work and recent books Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. What if you could learn how to choose in both work and life what is essential and then make that which is essential become effortless? This is what Greg hopes to inspire us all to better understand. Enjoy! Guest Bio. Greg McKeown is a speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What’s Essential. He has been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, and Inc., has been interviewed on NPR, NBC, Fox, and The Steve Harvey Show, and is among the most popular bloggers for LinkedIn. He is also a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. McKeown’s New York Times bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Originally from London, England, he now lives in California with his wife, Anna, and their four

Mental Immunity In this interview I talk with Andy Norman about his book Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think. Hailed as “a feast for thought,” Mental Immunity melds cutting-edge work in science and philosophy into an “astonishingly enlightening and productive” solution to the signature problem of our age. A practical guide to spotting and removing bad ideas, a stirring call to transcend our petty tribalisms, and a serious bid to bring humanity to its senses. Please enjoy! Guest Bio. Andy Norman directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He studies how ideologies short-circuit minds and corrupt moral understanding. Then he develops tools that help people reason together in more fruitful ways. He's done research on the evolutionary origins of human reasoning and the norms that make dialogue fruitful. He works to clarify the foundations of responsible thinking about what matters, and likes to engage audiences on topics related to scienc

Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide To Life In this interview with Dennis Berry, he shares his personal journey with raw honesty and shows how he was able to overcome alcoholism and drug addiction, health problems, financial difficulties, relationship issues and basically just deal with “growing up” a little later in life. You will learn principles that you can apply in every aspect of your life to help make you wealthier, healthier, happier, and wiser. Some great Funky Wisdom... enjoy! Pick up a copy of Dennis's book Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide To Life here. Guest Bio. Dennis Berry is a Master Life Coach and has been working with people worldwide for over 15 years. With modern technology, he can work with anybody anywhere via Zoom. He is also the author of "Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide To Life" available on Amazon. His expertise is in Life Mastery. He has been sober since April 8, 2003 during which time he became a successful businessman, athlete, and family man. His journey in recovery helped him find