Dr. Michael Gervais often skipped school to do something he was actually good at: surfing. But performance anxiety would overwhelm him when he had to compete with an audience watching. One day, a competitor challenged him to stop thinking about everything that could go wrong. Michael took his advice, and just like that, he could perform. That was the beginning of his interest in the mind. Today, he helps star athletes and professionals to hack their minds and perform at their peak. In this episode, Michael helps us understand why we value other people's opinions over ours. He also shares powerful techniques for harnessing the power of the mind. 

Dr. Michael Gervais is a performance psychologist, author, and host of the Finding Mastery podcast. He is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. He is also the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform for mindset training. 

In this episode, Hala and Michael will discuss:

- The beginnings of his interest in the mind

- His career journey to becoming a high-performance sports coach 

- How he works with athletes to reach peak performance

- Common challenges for elite athletes and business professionals

- Training the mind around a growth mindset 

- The importance of recovery for high performers

- Powerful breathing practices for building mental strength

- Mental imagery for creating familiarity with excellence

- The four steps of his morning mindset routine

- The first rule of mastery

- Where FOPO (the fear of other people’s opinions) comes from

- How Beethoven overcame FOPO 

- Choosing purpose in a performance-obsessed culture

- And other topics…

Michael Gervais is one of the world's top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. His clients include Olympians, world record holders, Fortune 100 CEOs, high-performing athletes from every major sport, and internationally acclaimed artists. He supported Team USA across three Summer Olympic Games and two Winter Olympics, helping athletes win over 30 medals. Michael is the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform for mindset training. The firm works with a limited portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, AT&T, and Amazon. Michael hosts the Finding Mastery podcast and is the author of The First Rule of Mastery, published in 2023.

Resources Mentioned:

Michael’s Website: https://findingmastery.com/ 

Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/ 

Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgervais 

Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/ 

Michael’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelgervais/ 

Michael’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMastery 

Michael’s Podcast, Finding Mastery: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/ 

Michael's Book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You: https://www.amazon.com/First-Rule-Mastery-Worrying-People/dp/1647823242 

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Lisa Bilyeu became toxic as a defense mechanism against her abusive ex. However, she was able to break free and rebuild her confidence. Armed with new boundaries, she entered a supportive relationship with her husband, enabling her to show up for herself with radical confidence, even through her transformation from housewife to co-founder of a billion-dollar company. In this episode, Lisa addresses the impact of relationships on confidence as she offers a glimpse into her book’s new chapter on relationships. She also discusses the concept of radical confidence and how to use insecurities to fuel personal growth.

Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory. She is the host of Women of Impact, and the author of Radical Confidence, a book that teaches you how to be driven by your insecurities to create the life of your dreams.

In this episode, Hala and Lisa will discuss: 

- How competence breeds confidence

- The meaning of radical confidence

- How toxic gratitude keeps you stuck

- Serving others by putting yourself first

- The impact of relationships on your confidence

- Fueling success using your insecurities

- The importance of setting boundaries

- How your identity can trap you

- The danger of relying on external validation

- Her ‘no-BS’ approach to defining crystal clear goals

- Tips for feeling your most confident

- The first step to finding the right partner who will uplift you

- And other topics…

Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of the billion-dollar company, Quest Nutrition. She built the company’s fulfillment department from scratch and helped it reach #2 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies. She is also the co-founder and President of Impact Theory, a digital media production company focused on empowering content. Lisa is the bestselling author of Radical Confidence and the host of Women of Impact, which centers on female empowerment. She has been featured in publications like Forbes, Business Insider, Success, and People. 

Connect with Lisa:

Lisa’s Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/

Lisa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabilyeu/

Lisa’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu

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Lisa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu/

Lisa’s Podcast, Women of Impact: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-impact/id1435217865 

Resources Mentioned:

Lisa’s Book, Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Confidence-No-BS-Lessons-Becoming/dp/1982181419

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At 15, Fei-Fei Li transitioned from a middle-class life in China to poverty in America. Despite the pressures of her family’s financial situation and her mother’s ailing health, her knack for physics never wavered. She went from learning English as a second language to attending and working at prestigious institutions like Princeton and Stanford. Today, she is among a handful of scientists behind the impressive advances of artificial intelligence in recent times. In this episode, she breaks down her human-centered approach to AI and explores the future of the technology.

Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and the co-director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. She is the creator of ImageNet, a key driver of modern artificial intelligence. With over 20 years at the forefront of the field, Dr. Li is focused on AI research, education, and policy to improve the human condition. 

In this episode, Hala and Fei-Fei will discuss:

- The current capabilities of AI

- The difference between machine learning and AI

- The training process for AI models

- The gaps in our knowledge about how AI learns

- Why ChatGPT fails at higher-level reasoning like math

- The biological inspiration for vision in computers

- Fears and hopes associated with AI

- The human element of jobs AI can’t replace

- Augmentation of human capabilities through AI

- The three pillars of her human-centered AI framework

- Responsible development and use of AI

- The roadblocks to be aware of when using AI

- Her advice to young entrepreneurs navigating the AI world 

- And other topics…

Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and the co-director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. She is also the creator of ImageNet and the ImageNet Challenge, a key catalyst to the latest developments in deep learning and AI. Sometimes called the ‘Godmother of AI,’ she is a pioneer in early computer vision research. Dr. Li is the author of The Worlds I See, one of Barack Obama's recommended books on AI. Her work has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Science, and Wired Magazine. 

Connect with Fei-Fei:

Fei-Fei’s Bio: https://profiles.stanford.edu/fei-fei-li 

Fei-Fei’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fei-fei-li-4541247/ 

Fei-Fei’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfeifei 

Resources Mentioned:

Fei-Fei’s Book, The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI:

https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-See-Curiosity-Exploration-Discovery-ebook/dp/B0BPQSLVL6  

Stanford Human Center AI Institute Website: https://hai.stanford.edu/ 

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So what do you need to know to prepare for the next 5, 10, or 25 years of a world increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence? How could AI change your business and your life irreparably? Our guest today, Mo Gawdat, an AI expert and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], is going to break down what you need to understand about AI and how it is radically altering our workplaces, careers, and even the very fabric of our society.

Mo Gawdat is the host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo, and the author of three best-selling books. After a 30-year career in tech, including working at Google's “moonshot factory” of innovation, Mo has made AI and happiness his primary research focuses. Motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, in 2014, Mo began pouring his findings into his international bestselling book, Solve for Happy. Mo is also an expert on AI, and his second book, Scary Smart, provides a roadmap of how humanity can ensure a symbiotic coexistence with AI.

In this episode, Hala and Mo will discuss:

- His early days working on AI at Google

- How AI is surpassing human intelligence

- Why AI can have agency and free will

- How machines already manipulate us in our daily lives

- The boundaries that could help us contain the risks of AI

- The Prisoner’s Dilemma of AI development

- How AI is an arms race akin to nuclear weapons

- Why AI will redesign the job market and the fabric of society

- A world with a global intelligence divide like the digital divide

- Why we are facing the end of truth

- Why things will get worse before they get better under AI

- What you need to know to participate in the AI revolution

- And other topics…

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X] and now the host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo, and the author of three best-selling books. After a 30-year career in tech, including working at Google's “moonshot factory” of innovation, Mo has made AI and happiness his primary research focuses. Motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, in 2014, Mo began pouring his findings into his international bestselling book, Solve for Happy.

His mission is to help one billion people become happier. Mo is also an expert on AI, and his second book, Scary Smart, provides a roadmap of how humanity can ensure a symbiotic coexistence with AI. Since the release of ChatGPT, Mo has been recognized for his early whistleblowing on AI's unregulated development and has become one of the most globally consulted experts on the topic.

Resources Mentioned:

Mo’s Website: https://www.mogawdat.com/

Mo’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/

Mo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgawdat

Mo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/

Mo’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mo.Gawdat.Official/

Mo’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficial

Mo’s Podcast: Slow Mo

Mo’s book on the future of artificial intelligence, Scary Smart: https://www.amazon.com/Scary-Smart-Future-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1529077184/

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Wide-eyed with wonder about space exploration, Stephen Wolfram's interest in science began in his childhood. Although he had difficulties learning arithmetic as a child, he became a young prodigy, publishing papers on theoretical physics at age 15. Today, he is a prominent figure in computational science and its impact on different domains, including AI. In this episode, he breaks down computational thinking and how it can help us jump ahead. He also takes a deep dive into AI, its implications, and how it works.

Stephen Wolfram is a British-American computer scientist, physicist, and businessman whose career spans the intersections of science, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Wolfram Research and the author of several books including, What Is ChatGPT Doing? 

In this episode, Hala and Stephen will discuss:

- Stephen's childhood and early interest in science

- The history of AI

- Computational thinking and the importance of formalizing knowledge

- The Wolfram language and its relationship with AI

- The simple rules behind complex behaviors

- The training process and workings of ChatGPT

- How neural networks generate coherent sentences and new content

- Computational thinking as another layer in human evolution

- The impact of AI on jobs

- The potential sentience of AI

- And other topics…

Stephen Wolfram is a world-renowned computer scientist, theoretical physicist, founder of Wolfram Research, and creator of Wolfram Language. He received his Ph.D. from CalTech at age 20 and became the youngest recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship at 21. In 2002, he published the influential book, A New Kind of Science, which proposed a novel computational framework for understanding the world. Dr. Wolfram is the author of several other books, including his most recent, What Is ChatGPT Doing? He remains actively involved in researching computational thinking and its applications.

Resources Mentioned:

Stephen’s Website: https://www.stephenwolfram.com/ 

Stephen’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwolfram/ 

Stephen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephen_wolfram 

Stephen’s Podcast, The Stephen Wolfram Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stephen-wolfram-podcast/id1296350707 

Stephen’s Books:

What Is ChatGPT Doing ... and Why Does It Work?: https://www.amazon.com/What-ChatGPT-Doing-Does-Work/dp/1579550819 

An Elementary Introduction to the Wolfram Language: https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Introduction-Wolfram-Language/dp/1944183000  

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Although he didn’t finish high school, Brian Scudamore talked his way into getting a place in college. However, his father refused to pay his fees, given his history. Determined to go anyway, Brian started a junk removal business with $700 from his savings. Thus began his journey of building thriving brands and exceptional corporate culture with passionate teams. In this episode of YAPClassic, Brian shares valuable insights on how to build strong brands and turn small businesses into franchises. You’ll learn how the power of dreaming big and taking risks can lead to unprecedented success.

Brian Scudamore is a serial entrepreneur who pioneered the professional junk removal industry through his franchise empire, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? He is also the founder and CEO of WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. He has authored two books on entrepreneurship, BYOB: Build Your Own Business and WTF?! Willing to Fail. 

In this episode, Hala and Brian will discuss:

- How he got into college without finishing high school

- The beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey 

- His frugal approach to building a sustainable business

- His framework for selecting businesses that can scale

- His attraction to industry-disrupting businesses

- How he came up with names for his brands

- His 1-800-GOT-JUNK? story of persistence

- The mistake that forced him to get rid of his entire team

- His ‘painted picture’ process for attaining audacious goals

- The importance of customer focus 

- Being a visionary vs. an implementer 

- Documenting best practices to run any business like a franchise

- And other topics…

Brian Scudamore is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, and Shack Shine. He grew his small junk removal business into a global franchise empire with over 300 locations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. His companies have been featured on ABC Nightline, CNN, and Oprah. Brian was honored as 'Entrepreneur of the Year' by the International Franchise Association in 2007. He’s the author of WTF?! Willing to Fail and BYOB: Build Your Own Business. You can find his articles on Forbes, where he writes about small business ownership, franchising, and building corporate culture. 

Resources Mentioned:

Brian’s Website: https://brianscudamore.com/byob/ 

Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scudamore/?originalSubdomain=ca 

Brian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianScudamore 

Brian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianscudamore/?hl=en 

Brian’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bscudamore 

Brian’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQVYv5YMEqKZd5u7ANifYA 

Brian’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/founders-stories/id1481911839 

Brian’s Books:

WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success: https://www.amazon.com/WTF-Willing-Fail-Failure-Success/dp/

BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss:

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In the ‘80s, Sally Helgesen worked in corporate communications, writing speeches for leaders at reputable companies. Although she thought these companies were wonderful, she felt frustrated that they didn't understand what women could offer as leaders. The big ideas she heard other women discuss at work led her to believe it was time to let go of old-fashioned leadership styles. So, she started talking to successful women leaders and wrote a bestselling book called The Female Advantage. In this episode, Sally offers advice on creating more inclusive workplaces and shares valuable insights for both male and female leaders.

Sally Helgesen is a speaker, coach, bestselling author, and leading expert on women's leadership. She has written or co-written eight books, including her latest, Rising Together. Sally is ranked number three among the world’s thought leaders by Global Gurus and has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame.

In this episode, Hala and Sally will discuss:

- The once radical strengths of female leaders 

- Commonalities between male and female leaders

- The need to build connections for success in leadership 

- Practical advice for leaders looking to create a more inclusive workplace

- Toxic habits leaders must avoid

- The danger of overvaluing expertise

- The difference between diversity and inclusion

- Rewriting negative scripts to stop acting like a victim

- How triggers can hinder inclusive behaviors

- The value of all four kinds of power in the workplace

- And other topics…

Sally Helgesen has been writing about female leadership since 1990 when she published The Female Advantage, hailed as “the classic work” on women's leadership styles. She has authored or co-authored several other books, including How Women Rise and her latest, Rising Together. Sally delivers leadership programs, workshops, and seminars for corporations, universities, and nonprofits worldwide. She has worked with global brands like Chevron, Microsoft, and The World Bank Group, among others, to cultivate inclusive cultures. Cited by Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, Sally has also been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame for shaping leadership worldwide.

Resources Mentioned:

Sally’s Website: https://sallyhelgesen.com/ 

Sally’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyhelgesen/ 

Sally’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SallyHelgesen 

Sally’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sally_helgesen/ 

Sally’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallyhelgesenbooks/ 

Sally’s Books: 

The Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Advantage-Womens-Ways-Leadership/dp/

How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job: https://www.amazon.com/How-Women-Rise-Holding-Promotion/dp/

Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Together-Divides-Inclusive-Workplace/dp/ 

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While Joel Larsgaard had to watch his parents declare bankruptcy, Matt Altmix grew up in a financially healthy family where money was discussed. They met as adults and became best friends, bonding over real estate investing, personal finance, and craft beer. When they saw a need for a casual personal finance show, they launched How to Money, a podcast that has now been downloaded more than 40 million times over the past few years. In this episode, Joel and Matt share their best tips and tricks for staying ahead of your finances.

Joel Larsgaard is a former senior radio producer on the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Show. In pursuit of his dream to achieve financial freedom, he started working young and now manages a modest real estate portfolio.

Matt Altmix is a former wedding photographer and business owner. Before switching to photography, he worked in the advertising space as a designer. Matt also manages several investment properties.

In this episode, Hala, Joel, and Matt will discuss:

- The origin story of Joel & Matt's podcast

- Why millennials are saving less

- Spending triggers and how to avoid them

- The 48-hour rule and other tips for curbing impulse buying

- The danger of the ‘buy now, pay later’ system

- How to improve your credit scores

- Tips and tricks to spend less and save more

- Homeownership vs. renting

- And other topics…

Joel Larsgaard is a former senior radio producer on the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Show. He started working young, first mowing lawns, then doing a three-hour shift at the Chick-fil-A across from his high school. He made only $24,000 a year at his first job in radio but saved up 20% to put down on his first house. In pursuit of his dream of achieving financial freedom, he became a part-time landlord with a modest real estate portfolio of seven properties in Atlanta.

Matt Altmix is a former wedding photographer turned full-time podcast host. Before switching to photography, he worked in the advertising space as a designer. While in school, he and his wife shared dreams of starting their own businesses. After they got married, they started Altmix Photography, running it together until Matt decided to focus on podcasting full-time. Matt also manages several investment properties.

Resources Mentioned:

Joel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowToMoneyJoel 

Joel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-larsgaard-70175566/ 

Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowToMoneyMatt 

Matt’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-altmix-989161a/ 

How to Money Website: https://www.howtomoney.com/ 

How to Money Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowToMoneyPod 

How to Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtomoneypod/ 

How to Money Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1623670287732189 

How to Money Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-money/id1337718773 

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With big dreams of Hollywood stardom, Ryan Serhant moved to New York City to work as an actor. But when he became one of the many unemployed actors struggling to make rent, he decided to get into real estate. Having closed more than $8 billion in sales and starred in multiple reality shows, he has built an impressive personal brand as one of the most successful real estate brokers in the world. In this episode, Ryan will do a deep dive into branding and break down the three-step strategy that transformed him into one of the most recognizable brands in real estate.

Ryan Serhant is a real estate broker, producer, reality TV star, and bestselling author of three books, including his latest, Brand It Like Serhant. He is the founder and CEO of SERHANT, number six on The Real Deal’s list of Top Residential Brokerages for 2022. 

In this episode, Hala and Ryan will discuss:

- His come-up story from struggling actor to real estate superstar

- The business opportunity COVID presented to him

- Why he wrote Brand It Like Serhant

- His three-step strategy for growing a brand from scratch

- Why it’s easier to get your name out there in 2024

- Feelings a good personal brand must evoke

- The three-step Serhant brand strategy system

- How to discover your core identity

- Why entrepreneurs must start building their brands today

- How to build your brand personality using power adjectives

- How to contextualize visual identity within your core identity

- The fears that prevent people from building their brands

- And other topics…

Ryan Serhant is a real estate broker, producer, and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, and its spin-off, Sell It Like Serhant. He is the founder and CEO of SERHANT, a real estate brokerage that combines media, entertainment, education, and technology. Known for its award-winning marketing content and PR campaigns, the company ranked number six on The Real Deal’s list of Top Residential Brokerages for 2022. Ryan is the bestselling author of three books, including his latest, Brand It Like Serhant: Stand Out From the Crowd, Build Your Following, and Earn More Money. Named “the most influential broker in the world with the most exposure,” he is an official contributor to Forbes and is often quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Wall Street Journal China.  

Resources Mentioned:

Ryan’s Website: https://ryanserhant.com/ 

Ryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanserhant/ 

Ryan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanSerhant 

Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanserhant/ 

Ryan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanSerhantOfficial/ 

Ryan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG98giOsUxIlXV0rNUhxLew 

Ryan’s Book, Brand It Like Serhant: Stand Out From the Crowd, Build Your Following, and Earn More Money:

https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Like-Serhant-Stand-Following/dp

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David Allen has been described as a productivity expert who specializes in curing the psychic pain caused by the pressure of time. He introduced the world to his timeless Getting Things Done methodology in 2001 when he published a book of the same name. Thanks to his ground-breaking work, millions have discovered tools to accomplish more with less stress. In this episode, David breaks down the GTD framework and offers tips to help even the busiest people stay productive and engaged.

David Allen is the creator of the Getting Things Done system and bestselling author of several books, including Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. He is recognized by Forbes as one of the top five executive coaches in the US and included in Business 2.0 magazine's 2006 list of the “50 Who Matter Now.”

In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:

- What stress-free productivity looks like

- When stress is a good thing

- The ‘external brain’ stress-management tool

- The five steps of his GTD system

- Tips for avoiding distraction

- His approach to organizing tasks 

- Why priorities must drive action

- How ‘open loops’ drain your energy 

- The two-minute rule for more efficiency

- Tips to stop wasting time and draining energy

- And other topics…

David Allen is a leading expert on organizational and personal productivity. He is the creator of the Getting Things Done methodology and bestselling author of several books, including Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. He is recognized by Forbes as one of the top five executive coaches in the US and included in Business 2.0 magazine's 2006 list of the “50 Who Matter Now.” David Allen is the founder and chairman of the David Allen Company, providing seminars, coaching, educational resources, and practical products for individuals and organizations. He continues to write about coping with the fast-paced modern world, emphasizing balance, control, and meaningful focus.

Resources Mentioned:

David’s Website: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ 

David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidallengtd/ 

David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdguy 

David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallen45/ 

David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidAllen/ 

David’s Books:

Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Teens-Distracting/dp 

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-dp-0143126563/dp  

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Always the health nerd, Dr. Will Cole was the weird kid who packed peppers, bananas, and whole grains for lunch. Passionate about optimizing health with nature’s gifts, he decided to pursue formal training. He is now one of the top 50 functional medicine practitioners in the nation, helping people around the world restore their minds and bodies using natural methods. In this episode, Dr. Will presents natural solutions to health problems, recommends the best foods for improving gut health, and explains the connection between mental and physical health. 

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people worldwide through his functional medicine telehealth center, one of the first in the world. He hosts the popular podcast, The Art of Being Well, and is the bestselling author of multiple books, including most recently, Gut Feelings. 

In this episode, Hala and Will will discuss:

- The difference between functional and traditional medicine

- Bio-individuality as the key to optimal health

- The connection between food and emotions

- The impact of inflammation on mental health and mood

- The evolutionary mismatch that puts humans at odds with modern life

- The science behind the gut-brain connection

- How the bacteria in our guts control us

- Nutrient-dense foods for gut health

- The impact of shame on health

- Practicing self-compassion to lower inflammation

- Steps to understanding your bio-individuality

- And other topics…

Dr. Will Cole started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world, enabling him to consult with people wherever they may be. He is a leading functional medicine expert specializing in digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, thyroid issues, hormonal dysfunctions, and brain issues. He is the bestselling author of The New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting, and most recently, Gut Feelings. Dr. Will hosts the popular podcast The Art of Being Well and serves as actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s diet advisor.

Resources Mentioned:

Will’s Website: https://drwillcole.com/ 

Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwillcole/ 

Will’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwillcole 

Will’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/ 

Will’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorwillcole/ 

Will’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drwillcole 

Will’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-being-well/id1539535133 

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