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The Focus Cast#105 Processing Without Fear, Uncertainty & DoubtWelcome to The Focus Cast Episode 105, where we dive deep into the realms of self-discovery and personal growth. Join Jonathan and I to explore the transformative power of intentional inner work and the profound effects it can have on reshaping our inner narratives.In this episode, Jonathan and I peel back the layers of our subconscious minds, uncovering the stories we've been telling ourselves and how they shape our realities. We discuss the liberating experience of rewriting these programs, shedding labels of inadequacy, and embracing a fresh perspective on life.Venturing into the depths of...2024-02-1638 min
The Focus Cast#104 The Meaning of Existence & Radical Non-JudgementWith being creative and curious while reflecting unconditional love and gratitude, we can learn to be radically present. Welcome to The Focus Cast, where we navigate the intricate tapestry of life's journey, breaking free from the constraints of societal expectations and embracing the profound beauty of the present moment. In today's episode, we embark on a heart-to-heart exploration of self-discovery, transcending the stereotypical midlife crisis and finding purpose in the seemingly mundane.Join me as we peel back the layers of life's supposed milestones and the relentless pursuit of the perfect soulmate, delving...2024-02-0329 min
The Focus Cast#103 A Chaotic Weekend Pushed Me Into Some Powerful InsightsAs the gentle hum of everyday life gave way to a weekend of chaos, I found myself grappling with the kind of upheaval that brings unforeseen wisdom. Major Insight One: Learning to Observe without JudgementIn the first part of our episode, we unravel the profound practice of observing without judgment. Through meditation and mental exercises, we discover the art of disconnecting emotions from our identity. Instead of being consumed by our emotions, we learn to experience them objectively, allowing us to simply observe without attaching them to who we are. M...2024-01-2439 min
The Focus Cast#102 Reducing Goal Complexity & Increasing Output DramaticallyWelcome to Episode 102 of The Focus Cast! 🎙️ Join us for an inspiring journey as we explore a groundbreaking approach to setting goals that encompasses the mind, body, and soul.In the realm of the mind, we delve into the power of presence and the art of observing without judgment. Learn how these mindfulness practices can reshape your approach to goal-setting, fostering a mindset of growth and self-discovery.Moving to the body, we uncover the importance of balancing serotonin levels and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Discover practical strategies to enhance your overall well-being, providing a solid...2024-01-1841 min
The Focus Cast#101 Mind-Body Fusion – Unleashing Focus through Physical MasteryIn our 101st episode, join us as we embark on a transformative journey, shifting our focus from mind to body, exploring the profound link between physical fitness and mental acuity, all while conditioning for the ultimate challenge—a 365-mile mountain biking race, the TNGAWelcome to The Focus Cast, where we delve into the intricate connections between mind and body. After an enlightening 100 episodes dedicated to sharpening our mental focus, we're embarking on a thrilling new journey. Join us as we shift our focus to the physical realm, exploring the symbiotic relationship between the mind an...2024-01-1052 min
The Focus Cast#100 Setting Course for 2024: Recrafting the FocusCast for More Connection and ImpactHave you ever wished you could read someone else’s diary? Well, we're flipping the pages open on our own lives in this episode. We'll take you on a journey through our 2024 plans, share some raw personal insights and dive into why we're reducing the number of cuss words. All aboard the FocusCast, where we're implementing some mom-approved changes and, more importantly, recrafting some of our previous episodes so they can achieve their full potential.Our 2024 mission incorporates more than course correction; we're expanding our horizons by honing our storytelling abilities. We'll pull you into a world of...2023-12-1537 minThe Focus Cast#98 Our Personal Growth & Professional GoalsJoin us for an inspiring episode of The Focus Cast as we explore the profound impact of personal growth on our professional achievements. In this engaging discussion, we reflect on our experiences throughout the year 2023, with a special focus on our transition into the Appleverse and our adventures in music production.00:00 Year-End Recap and Personal Goals|07:48 Personal Growth and Future Goals18:39 Personal Growth and Future Goals29:06 Future Goals and Life Direction43:03 The Importance of Adventure and Growth51:43 Recording and Promoting the Focus Cast🌱 Discover the power of setting realistic goals and...2023-11-3052 minThe Focus Cast#92 Breaking Free from Victim Mentality through Radical Accountability0:01 Radical Accountability and Success6:48 Overcoming Victim Mentality and Embracing Accountability15:09 Radical Acceptance and Responsibility24:27 Radical Accountability and Continuous Growth🔑 Unlock Radical Accountability and Say Goodbye to the Victim Mentality 🚫Feeling stuck in a cycle of victimhood? Overwhelmed by life's uncontrollable elements? You're in the right place. Join us as we peel back the layers of the pervasive issue known as the victim mentality. This mindset often arises from adversity but doesn't have to define your identity. Discover how radical accountability can break this cycle and help you lead a life of intent...2023-10-1927 minThe Focus Cast#91 Unraveling Mind Traps: Strategies to Counter Wrong Conclusions0:00 Jumping to Conclusions12:50 The Dangers of Jumping to Conclusions19:34 Avoiding Assumptions and Jumping to Conclusions29:03 Career Politicians and Average Americans DisconnectImagine you could peel back the layers of your mind, understanding why you make hasty decisions or jump to conclusions when faced with emotionally charged or ambiguous situations. Promise us your time, and we'll guide you through this exploration into your cognitive machinery. Our discussion begins by unpacking the phenomenon of 'jumping to conclusions', a cognitive shortcut often leading to inaccurate judgments. We'll navigate its role in social anxiety and delusional disorders...2023-10-1230 minThe Focus Cast#90 The Milkshake Phenomenon: A Journey into the Power of Belief0:00 Mind Power and Food Labels9:48 The Power of Meditation and Biofeedback17:51 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Taking Control27:49 Rights and Safety in Farming ChallengesEver thought of how your mind has the power to shape your physical experiences? Well, brace yourself for a revelation as we unravel the astounding link between our thoughts and physical realities. We're taking you through a stimulating journey, starting with the eye-opening Milkshake Experiment that fundamentally changes our understanding of satiety and our relationship with food. Imagine the same milkshake; one labeled low-calorie and another high-calorie, having the same...2023-10-0530 minThe Focus Cast#82 Mental Agility & FocusIn today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, the ability to be agile and resilient is crucial for success. Being rigid and fragile can hinder progress and lead to missed opportunities. In this blog post, we'll explore the concepts of agility and resilience and discuss practical steps to enhance these qualities in our lives.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to Mental Agility & Focus02:00 Opposite of Agile07:45 Baseline Agility08:30 What is Agility17:45 Avoiding Fragility23:00 Building Resilience38:00 Increasing Mental Agility42:45 Boosting Mental Resilience SHOW NOTESEmbracing A...2023-08-1058 minThe Focus Cast#81 Energy Management & FocusIn today's episode, we dive into the topic of energy management—a vital skill for enhancing productivity and achieving goals. Many people constantly feel tired, but by effectively managing our physical, emotional, and mental energy, we can unlock higher levels of productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Let's explore the importance of energy management and discover practical solutions to improve our energy levels.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to Time Management & Focus01:30 We Are Not Managing Time But Energy02:50 The Energy Crisis w. Stats19:00 What Are We Spending Our Energy On?24:00 Find Your Energy Rh...2023-08-0339 minThe Focus Cast#80 A New Look at Grief & FocusGrief is a natural response to loss, commonly associated with the passing of a loved one. However, grief extends beyond traditional notions and can arise from various forms of loss, including relationships, careers, or significant projects. Understanding the five stages of grief and its impact on the brain can provide valuable insights. In this blog post, we explore a new way to look at grief, highlighting its physical and emotional aspects, and offer practical strategies to navigate through the grieving process.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to A New Look at Grief & Focus05:00 Five Stages of...2023-07-2739 minThe Focus Cast#79 Fear of Confrontation & FocusIn our episode on delegation, we discussed the fear of confrontation, which can make it challenging for some people to delegate tasks effectively. Confrontation can be daunting and wrecking for individuals who struggle with it. In this blog post, we delve into the fear of confrontation, its manifestations, the brain's response, and provide practical steps to reframe and master crucial conversations.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to Fear of Confrontation & Focus01:35 Delegation and Fear of Confrontation02:25 Examples of Fear of Confrontation08:00 Fear of Confrontation & Trauma Responses20:20 The Brain's Response32:00 Exploring The Root...2023-07-2053 minThe Focus Cast#78 Raising Vibration & FocusNikola Tesla once said, "Think in terms of energy frequency and vibration" when pondering the secrets of the universe. Although it may sound like "hippy shit," scientific evidence supports the profound impact of vibrations on our well-being. In this post, we explore raising vibrations, their connection to emotions, and provide practical steps to enhance your energetic frequency.TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro To Raising Vibration & Focus03:45 The Heart Magnetic Field 05:00 What Vibration Means06:12 Understanding Vibration States11:30 How You Can Lower Your Vibration23:36 Helping People Will Raise Vibration33:30 Habitual vs. Temporary...2023-07-1356 minThe Focus Cast#77 Internal Family Systems Model & FocusOn this episode of The Focus Cast, we are talking about Internal Family Systems. Bryan (Co-Host) learned about this model from t he book, The Body Keeps The Score, during one of his therapy sessions. The model has provided some great insight into disassociation and how he has learned to cope. TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro to IFS Model01:40 What is IFS Model?04:00 How Dissociation Forms08:26 IFS Types Broken Down22:00 Parts of IFS33:20 Understanding the Stress Hormones 40:30 The Question We Should AskSHOW NOTESUnveiling t...2023-07-0655 minThe Focus Cast#76 Feeling Stuck & FocusFeeling stuck is a common struggle on the journey to success. We often compare ourselves to overnight sensations, but the reality is that true success requires dedication, perseverance, and time. It's time to unveil the hidden truths behind feeling stuck and discover the path to breakthrough.TIMESTAMPS02:05 Music Intro 04:00 Iceberg analogy 07:15 Freud's iceberg analogy 09:20 Bryans ideas/businesses 17:50 HBR article hand stand coach24:40 CD Baby CEO story 56:57 Outro SHOW NOTESSuccess: The Iceberg Analogy:Success is like an iceberg, with only 10% vis...2023-06-2957 minThe Focus Cast#75 Physical & Mental GroundingOn today's episode, we discuss the science of being grounded. And how the concept being grounded is directly from CoHost Bryan's experience in therapy. TIMESTAMPS00:46 Music Intro 01:20 Is it hippie nonsense 07:50 Mental grounding  20:00 Ungrounded characteristics36:25 Grounded characteristics 39:40 How to ground  SHOW NOTESIs "being grounded" just some hippy nonsense? Think again. Grounding, also known as earthing, has been scientifically proven to have significant physiological benefits. According to Science Direct, integrating earthing into lifestyle medicine strategies is highly recommended. Over 20 studies have demonstrated remarkable improvements in th...2023-06-2258 minThe Focus Cast#66 Processed Sugars & FocusIf you want to accomplish your dreams or grow your company to $100M, being aware of your sugar intake may be a critical step. Sugar has a major impact on our brain function, and overall mental health. And it turns out, we are at war with the sugar industry. Today we will share with you some dirty little (not so secret) tricks the sugar industry played on the narrative, our over consumption of sugar, and what we can do TODAY to increase our focus.01:20 Stats on Sugar04:30 Effects on Brain 06:45 Sugar & Mental Health2023-04-2026 minThe Focus Cast#65 Water Balance & Focus00:39 Podcast Intro01:10 Stats on Hydration / Cognitive Performance 08:00 Warren Buffet Loves Coke 09:30 Market Cap of Beverage Industries 14:00 Negatives of Energy Drinks  17:00 Solutions If You Want to Drink More Water18:30 Not All Water is Created Equal Welcome to the FocusCast, today we’re talking about your body's water balance, hydration and cognitive performance. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, which has a significant impact on your ability to focus. Today we break down and create some guides for your water balance and focus… let’s dig in.  THE FACTS ABOUT WATER BALANCE & COG...2023-04-1322 minThe Focus Cast#64 Self Care & FocusEntrepreneurship and Self CareBro, does it feel like we live in a self care era of existence. Do you ever wonder if culture in ancient civilizations told people they’re working too hard or if they would look at you like a moron? Is self care really just a cover up for people who work jobs they hate? On this episode we’re looking at self care from a different angle to see what’s going on. 00:0001:20 Podcast Intro02:15 Bashing kitschy internet articles 03:25 People project their insecurities onto you...2023-04-0619 minThe Focus Cast#62 Entrepreneurship, Loneliness & FocusBro, social media and the internet love to romanticize being an entrepreneur, but guess what conveniently gets overlooked? Loneliness. Weather you’re just starting out or trying to make payroll for 500 people, loneliness is something MANY entrepreneurs feel at some point on their never ending journey. On this episode we’re talking about the parts of entrepreneurship you don’t see glamorized. 00:00 Intro to Loneliness and Focus00:54 Intro to Podcast01:20 What is Loneliness02:20 Effects of Loneliness05:17 CEOs are Lonely05:45 Stages of Entrepreneurial Loneliness13:00 Expectations of Success and Loneliness14:00 Solution to Loneline...2023-03-2325 minThe Focus Cast#61 Growth Mindset & FocusWelcome to the FocusCast, today we’re talking about a little thing called the growth mindset. Ohhh nice bro, you know I love me some internet buzzwords. You definitely see this popping up more especially in the entrepreneur space. Growth vs fixed mindset definitely seems like a cheese break room motivation poster but lets dissect this and see if we can get some helpful nuggets of information. Let's dig in...00:00 Intro to the Growth Mindset 00:43 Intro to the Podcast01:26 Growth Mindset Defined03:00 Fixed Mindset Defined06:00 Misconception on Growth Mindset06:50 It is not bla...2023-03-1628 minThe Focus Cast#60 Delegation, Trust & FocusYou know what founders struggle with bro? Delegation. Letting go. Can one person do it all? Absolutely not. If you delegated more, you would make more money, be happier, and people would probably like you more. Whoa, that sounds obvious, so why don’t people delegate… let’s dig in.00:00 Intro to Delegation, Trust & Focus01:00 Intro to Podcast 01:27 Problem with Delegation03:00 What Happens when we don't Delegate06:50 What happens when you are not Delegating09:40 Why are not delegating15:45 The science of delegation20:25 Delegate more, make more money24:10 Delegate more, be hap...2023-03-0934 minThe Focus Cast#59 Staying Motivated & FocusWelcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re talking about staying motivated. Bro, I see swaths of motivational videos all over the internet now. Everywhere I look there’s a new person doing crazy athletic shit, talking about hacking the mind, working 15 business at once. Is any of this shit real and how do we stay motivated in the real world and not on instagram fantasyland??? Well, hopefully I was motivated enough to make good notes so we can break this down so let's dig in...00:00 Intro to staying motivated01:02 Intro to podcast01:30 Problem with...2023-03-0229 minThe Focus Cast#58 6 Figure Guest Episode w. Clay Goswick PhotographyWelcome to the FocusCast, today our guest is Clay Goswick, a 6 figure photographer on his way to 7 figures. We will hear how he changed is pricing strategy to pass 6 figures and what he plans to do to reach 7. Let's welcome our guest… 00:00 Intro Our Guest Clay Goswick00:22 Intro to Podcast 00:32 Intro to The Focus Cast01:29 Questions About Clay Goswick Photography07:45 How Long Have You Been Shooting10:30 Photography & Social Media 15:28 When Did You Hit 6 Figures17:20 Time Blocking & 4 Hour Work Week20:45 Make More Money by Saying No More22:26 Handling Toxic Clie...2023-02-2357 minThe Focus Cast#57 Imposter Syndrome & FocusWelcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re discussing the imposter syndrome. Damn bro, that sounds pretty heavy. We’ll dive into the how’s and why’s and see if we can find a few solutions to help us overcome the imposter syndrome if it’s affecting our lives. 00:00 Intro to the imposter syndrome00:25 Intro to the podcast00:52 Why are we talking about the Imposter Syndrome01:25 What is the Imposter Syndrome15:30 Signs you struggle with Imposter Syndrome20:50 Solutions to the Imposter SyndromePROBLEM: We’re talking about...2023-02-1630 minThe Focus Cast#56 Work Life Balance & FocusWelcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re talking about a little thing called work life balance. Bro, If you’re a solopreneurs or side hustler your livelihood may be depending on your direct input. So how do we balance work and life when you gotta hustle to make that next check???00:00 Intro to Work Life Balance & Focus00:40 Intro to Podcast 01:25 Problem with stress and focus05:10 Solutions for Work Life BalancePROBLEM:  So we’re talking about work life balance. Why do we take work home with us bro, le...2023-02-0932 min