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The Vitruvian PodcastHe Found Christ at The Bottom Of The Rabbit Hole - Drutang - E90Join my Substack & Support the Channel: http://thevitruvian.co/Message me on Instagram & Twitter: @zdschenkenIn episode 90 of The Vitruvian Podcast, I sat down with Dru, also known as 'Drutang'. Dru is a self-declared liberty enthusiast, crypto participator, author, and a man who was a large part of my 'red pill' journey in the world of so called 'conspiracy'. In this episode we discuss his journey to the truth through waking up all the way to becoming a father and returning to Christ. I'm excited to hear your thoughts in the comments...
2025-09-221h 38The Vitruvian PodcastThe Gym Is Making You Weak - Bam Lionheart - E89Join my Substack & Support the Channel: http://thevitruvian.co/Message me on Instagram & Twitter: @zdschenkenIn episode 89 of The Vitruvian Podcast, I sat down with Bam Lionheart founder of @primalmovement . Bam is a movement specialist, wild soul, and noble savage. He teaches movement freedom from a primal perspective, and is a man who truly lives the adventure, embodying his philosophy. I'm excited to hear your thoughts in the comments below.Follow Bam and his work:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @primalmovement IG: https://www.instagram.com/bam.lion/X: https://x.com/LionheartBam
2025-09-051h 11The Vitruvian PodcastWhy You Should Design Everything in Your Life - E88Join my Substack & Support the Channel: http://thevitruvian.co/Message me on Instagram & Twitter: @zdschenkenYou can also purchase my friend Gabe's jewelry brand (the pendant shown in the podcast) here: https://aquari.store/ (This is not a paid promotion, I just believe in Gabe and his brand)In episode 88 of The Vitruvian Podcast, I sat down to discuss the importance of designing everything in your life, specifically the physical possessions and most importantly the items you interact with everyday.
2025-05-3041 minThe Vitruvian PodcastChrist Has Already Returned - Tartaria, The Nephilim & Satan's Little Season - E87- Paul Stobbs (UnderstandingConspiracy)In this episode I sat down with Paul Stobbs. aka @uconspiracy . Paul is most known for his theory that the "Nephilim Looked Like Clowns" and is the Author of the book with the same name, but Paul’s work spans across the so-called conspiracy or truth world, and he’s a veteran in the game, amassing over 80,000 subscribers on YouTube across a decade of work. Today we will cover Christianity, the Nephalem, BlackRock, Tartaria and the potential that Christ may have already returned. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.Join my Substack/Newsletter: http://thevitru...
2025-04-131h 43The Vitruvian PodcastBlood, Germs, & Terrain - TheUnderCoverVirologist - E86In this episode I sat down with Jacob Diaz. Jacob is a Naturopathic practitioner and purveyor of Truth, Debunking Germ theory, teaching terrain and aiding people in their healing journeys using the time tested tools BigPharma cannot patent and profit from. Jacob is well studied and intentional in his work in both his health consultancy, content, and podcast. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.Join my Substack/Newsletter: http://thevitruvian.co/Message me on Instagram & Twitter: @zdschenkenFollow Jacob and his work:IG: https://www.instagram.com/undercovervirologist/Twitter: https://x.com/JacobDiazTheUVHealth Consulting: https://ww...
2025-03-192h 05The Vitruvian PodcastWhat Your Face Says About You - Physiognomy & Face Reading - E85In this episode I sat down with Jack of Faces. Jack is a face reading physiognomy expert and lifelong mystic. He is also a trained psychologist and behavioral therapist, so his knowledge spans across both the material and metaphysical. In this episode we went super deep on the spiritual, and examined my face to see what secrets it may be hiding. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2025-02-051h 41The Vitruvian PodcastIs The Church Right About Christ? - Jonas Kilker - E84In this episode I sat down with Jonas Kilker is a graduate of philosophy from UCLA, an Actor, and Scholar–athlete who would make Plato proud. Jonas is a man I am proud to have become friends with since his appearance on this podcast in episode 31. Jonas is well studied deep thinker, I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2025-01-211h 07The Vitruvian PodcastLessons From The Villains & Heroes of History - Nolan Wilson - E83In this episode I sat down with Nolan Wilson. Nolan is a creative entrepreneur, scholar athlete, and wifi outlaw. He is the host of the 'The Art of Becoming Sovereign' Podcast (formerly The Tyro Experience), which I have appeared on previously, and a podcast showcasing the great stories and men of history, with an emphasis on strength, masculinity, and the frontier mindset. Nolan is a man of high character, and someone I’m glad to call a friend, I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2025-01-151h 34The Vitruvian PodcastThe Secrets of Numerology - Chris Sutter - E82In this episode I sat down with Chris Sutter. Chris is a creative entrepreneur and numerology wizard. Chris has traveled the world while building businesses online and shares interests in the areas of entrepreneurship, spirituality, lifestyle design, and more. We discuss Chris and his story, as well as my personal chart reading. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2025-01-081h 48The Vitruvian PodcastI Read The Entire Bible, Here's What I Found - E81Join my Substack/Newsletter:http://thevitruvian.co/Get in touch on Instagram & Twitter: @zdschenken
2024-12-2059 minThe Vitruvian PodcastAyahuasca, Athletics & Abundance - Jack Moses - E80In this episode I sat down with Jack Moses. Jack is a conscious entrepreneur, writer, athlete, and modern day warrior poet. Former collegiate football player turned digital nomad, Jack creates content, community, courses, and curated experiences to help people achieve freedom both external and internal. In his brief few years in The Arena, Jack has traveled the world while running businesses and creating art, and we share similar experiences and interests. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.Join my Substack/Newsletter:http://thevitruvian.co/Get in touch with me in the co...
2024-11-101h 15The Vitruvian PodcastRediscovering Our Place in the Wild - Tim Matz - E79In this episode I sat down with Tim Matz, also known as Move-Like-Human. Tim is a multidisciplinary movement coach focused on empowering people to take responsibility for their health through effective and accessible education. Tim is also a Father, Husband, traditional bowhunter, and the leader of a worldwide community of over 170 thousand people re-learning traditional vital living in a push to return humans to their natural habitat, Nature, the healer, herself. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2024-11-0354 minThe Vitruvian PodcastControl Your Emotions & Unlock Your Superpower - Michael Holt - E78In this episode I spoke with Michael Holt. Michael is the founder of Savage & Saint Collective. Michael is a Holistic Health Expert and Masculine Vitality Specialist serving elite performers in the cultivation of vitality, depth of consciousness, and performance excellence. His extensive background in meditation, martial arts, western psychology, core shamanism, holistic health, and exercise science combine to form a unique mind-body framework that is trusted by top tier executives, founders, athletes, artists, and entertainers worldwide. A true renaissance man in his own right, this was an amazing first conversation with Michael. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I...
2024-10-271h 04The Vitruvian PodcastFind Your Mission & Wage Holy War - E77In this episode I was actually hosted on a new friend Fooladi's podcast. After listening back to the episode, I knew I had to cross-upload for you guys here. It was cool to sit in the guest seat for a change, and cover a ton of different topics from purpose, mission, faith, God, The Demiurge, modern culture, and more. I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2024-10-181h 24The Vitruvian PodcastDisease, Detox, & Deception - SolBrah - E76In this episode I sat down with SolBrah A man who needs little introduction, Sol is an entrepreneur, athlete, and student of life sharing lessons and wisdom across his cult social media following. Sol has led from the front in the holistic or esoteric health awakening taking place over the last 4+ years creating content, products, and a community to elevate vitality and consciousness. Despite online controversy surrounding his unconventional lifestyle, Sol is a man who lives his message fully and I’m excited hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2024-10-041h 11The Vitruvian PodcastMan & Myth - Disco Orpheus - E75In this episode I sat down with Gabriel aka Disco Orpheus. Gabriel is the man and the myth. He is a world traveling student of esotericism, sharing wisdom in the ongoing battle for God and against deception. Gabriel is knowledgeable across many realms of human endeavor, is a lifelong student, cult survivor, and proud NWO disrespector.Comment below your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2024-09-111h 28The Vitruvian PodcastCritical Lessons from 2 Years In Entrepreneurship - E74In this episode I cover my reflections and updates on around 2 years in the arena of entrepreneurship. I go over my biggest lessons, where I could have made more/less progress in the same amount of time. There will be some specifics on online business and offer creation, but more so perspectives and mindset shifts that I think might be helpful for anyone looking to enter the arena and chase their dreams. Comment below your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.Join my Substack/Newsletter:http://thevitruvian.co/Get in touch with me in the comments...
2024-09-0651 minThe Vitruvian PodcastFrom College DJ to World-Traveling Digital Nomad - Coach Bart K. - E73In this episode I sat down with Bart K. Bart is an ambitious young entrepreneur in the holistic health space, and the founder of the Real Life Brotherhood. Bart has been traveling the world as a digital nomad for the past few years while building out a community of like minded men who are doing the same. Today we discuss: traveling young, building digital businesses, as well as his unique personal story. At only 23 years of age Bart has lived many lifetimes which he shares in what is hopefully a very inspiring episode for anyone wanting to make the...
2024-09-011h 18The Vitruvian PodcastHow I Overcame Binge Eating - E72In this episode I open up about my 5 year battle with disordered eating, both bingeing and purging. No one knew about this until now. I hope whoever needs to see this does, and I want you to know that you got this. Comment below your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.Follow substack/Newsletter:http://thevitruvian.co/Get in touch with me in the comments or on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zdschenkenTwitter: https://twitter.com/zdschenken
2024-08-2556 minThe Vitruvian PodcastLessons From a Near Death Experience - Jackson from Supernal Era - E71In this episode I sat down with my friend Jackson to discuss his near death experience and path to holistic health coaching. Jackson is a world traveling wizard, mobility and vitality specialist, and creative entrepreneur helping make a more vital world through holistic coaching and content creation. Not only is Jackson doing important work, but his personal story is powerful and almost mythological at times. Comment below your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy.
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2024-08-231h 07The Vitruvian PodcastMy First Mushroom Trip - E70In this episode I discuss my first time taking Psilocybin mushrooms. This was done in a facilitated experience hosted by my friend James Xander. You will remember James from E52 of the podcast, and almost a year later, I am back in Bali and finally felt called to take this step in my journey.The podcast is audio-only, and cross uploaded from James Podcast, The James Xander Trip. The podcast consists of two halves, the first half before the experience going over my why and intentions for the journey and the second half takes place immediately after the...
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The Quarter Life PodcastEp #14 | From Shadows to Clarity & Purpose : Embracing Loneliness & The Power of Self-Awareness with Zach SchenkenIn todays episode, I'm joined by Zach Schenken - a guru in the self-mastery world. Zach & I share similar perspectives on our views of the world and how the most abundant life externally (more money, love, connection, purpose, etc.) is actually created from within.
The problem most people have is they're 'sleep walking their way through life.' As 2 people who are living out their purpose & understand what true fulfillment feels like, we hope to change that for you in this episode
We cover:
Knowing who you are before going after the life...
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The James Xander Trip | Decode Reality. Unlock God Mode. Live the Trip.#28: Zach Schenken: Experiencing the Magic of Psychedelic Mushrooms: Before and After the Trip of a LifetimeEpisode 28 – In this unique episode, I guide my friend Zach Schenken (@zdschenken) on his very first mushroom journey. In the first part of this episode, we explore Zach's intentions and feelings prior to the trip. After the trip, we return to the podcast and find out what happened during the trip, what Zach experienced, and what lessons and insights he's learned.This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you're embarking on your own psychedelic adventure, I highly recommend using my free Mushroom Trip Checklist (mushroomchecklist.com) to know what to do before, during, and af...
2024-07-291h 35The Vitruvian PodcastTurning 25 - The Quarter Life Crisis - E69In this episode I answer the same 23 questions I do every year for my birthday, this time for my 25th.I began this process on my 22nd birthday, inspired by some videos online where they interviewed celebrities each year on their birthdays to see how their answers evolved over time. This is a practice that I greatly enjoy, and encourage you to experiment with in your own life. The questions are below in case you would like to do the same:1. What is your name?2. What is the first thing you did when you woke up...
2024-04-2241 minThe Vitruvian PodcastHow to Architect Your Life - The DaVinci Blueprint - E68In this episode I sat down to walk through The DaVinci Blueprint, a life Architecture document. The most common question I receive regularly is along the lines of 'How do I find my purpose?'. Without being able to coach every single person 1:1, I wanted to create a resource for people to start that process on their own. This document is a distillation of my 12-week self-mastery program (found in my community) In this episode I discuss:- Assessing who you are and want to become- Uncovering your unique advantages and position of unfair leverage
2024-04-1457 minThe Vitruvian PodcastGoing Bald In Your 20s - Harry James - E67In this episode I sat down with Harry James. Harry is an entrepreneur, Youtuber, world traveler, and role model to thousands of men around the world, empowering men with hair loss through storytelling, vulnerability, authenticity and community.In this episode we discuss:
- The orgins of BaldCafe
- Traveling the world
- Leaning into discomfort
- What women ACTUALLY find attractive
... and more
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2024-04-021h 19The Vitruvian PodcastThe Secrets of A More Vital Future - Case Bradford - E65In this episode I (stood with) Case Bradford. Case is a Warrior Poet, Scholar Athlete, and dare I say Philosopher King. Case is on a mission to make a more vital world through training, nutrition, and a tasteful amount of sarcasm along the way. In this episode we discuss:- The plastic cutting board & the midwit mind- Having a silly goose time // Case as the trickster- Descending from Conquerors and Kings- Integrating the shadow to kill your lower self- Is there hope for a vital future?... and more...
2024-03-1259 minThe Vitruvian PodcastHow I Deal With Imposter Syndrome - E64In this episode I sat down to talk about dealing with imposter syndrome. This is something that everyone on any path of self-mastery, entrepreneurship, or the like deals with or will on their journey. I have personally dealt with this (and still do) and it continues to be a major subject of discussion when I speak with clients, friends, and really anyone 'In The Arena' as I say. I felt like it was worth opening the discussion up, sharing my thoughts, and some helpful thoughts and frameworks I have developed. In this episode we discuss:- Imposter syndrome...
2024-03-0446 minThe Vitruvian PodcastArlin Moore - Art, God, and Personal Branding - E63In this episode I sat down with Arlin Moore. Arlin is an Artist, athlete, and entrepreneur who has had a profound impact on my journey, and the lives of thousands of other young ambitious minds. From humble college vlogs to traveling the world with 7 and 8 figure entrepreneurs, Arlin is focused on creating art, scaling businesses, and raising the collective consciousness along the way. In this episode we discuss:- How to balance creating art and making money- How Alfred Hitchcock would use TikTok- The Yoga of Jesus- Arlin's most current view of...
2024-02-291h 13The Vitruvian PodcastMetabolism, Intuition, & Ray Peat's Philosophy - Nate Lawrence - E62In this episode I sat down with Nate Lawrence. Nate is a student of Bioenergetics, a Ray Peat enthusiast, a clear thinker, and young philosopher in his own right. In this episode we discuss:- Nate's origin story and health crisis- How metabolism is a metaphor for the mission- The Philosophical side of bioenergetics- Why listening to your intuition is rational- Is energy truly everything?... and moreFollow Nate and his work:https://www.youtube.com/@natelawrencegchttps://twitter.com/natelawrence_Follow Me and message...
2024-02-201h 14The Vitruvian PodcastJb Copeland - Trusting Intuition & Embracing The Mystery - E61In this episode I sat down with J.B. Copeland. J.B. is a creative entrepreneur, storyteller, and former collegiate athlete. But you know J.B. for his social media takeover, sharing his story of battling with and defeating addiction, and healing the wounds necessary to do so. J.B. leads from the front with vulnerability and authenticity and his strength on camera doesn’t come from acting classes. In this episode we discuss:- Why J.B. isn't defined by his past- How to listen to your intuition in a world of overthinking- Le...
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The Athletic School PodcastEP55 - Mastering Yourself (Zach Schenken)In this episode, Zach Schenken the founder of The Vitruvian, shares his ideas and insights on how to master yourself and become the best version of yourself.
2024-01-2938 minThe Vitruvian PodcastRiva Tez - Beauty & Terror - E60In this episode I sat down with Riva Melissa Tez. Easily the hardest guests I've had to summarize in an introduction, Riva has lived many lives in one. Riva is a toy store magnate turned Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor, freedom maximalist, reformed trans-humanist, beauty enthusiast, reader, writer, and the list goes on. At the root of it all Riva is a clear thinker, curious learner, and fascinating mind. I’m beyond grateful for our conversation. In this episode we discuss:- How to avoid the BlackPill- Screenwriting with Mike Ma- The scam of formal ed...
2024-01-181h 24The Vitruvian PodcastMeditation & The Creator Economy : Brian Kimpson - E59In this episode I sat down with Brian Kimpson. Brian is an artist, athlete, entrepreneur and host of The Intent podcast, a podcast focused on empowering people to live a more meaningful life through the expansion of awareness and consciousness. The Intent aims to shift the paradigm through inquiry into spirituality, optimal living, and self-development. In this episode we discuss:- The single biggest tool for self-mastery- How to make Meditation work for you- Boundary setting- The magic of the creator economy... and moreFollow Brian and his work:...
2024-01-031h 21The Vitruvian PodcastWhy I quit drinking (again) - E58In this episode I discuss my story with alcohol, going from sober to fraternity degenerate and back to fully sober. I talk about:- My first time getting drunk- How to deal with the social pressures of alcohol- Is drinking 'fun' or cope?- Why I think people drink in general- Approaching girls sober... and moreFollow Me and message with your thoughts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zdschenkenTwitter: https://twitter.com/zdschenken
2023-12-2851 minThe Vitruvian PodcastHow They Went From Drug Addicts to Peak Performers - Cody Adams & Lindsay Keane - E57In this episode I sat down for with Cody Adams and Lindsay Keane. Cody and Lindsay are two young men I am proud to call good friends, despite having met just 42 short days before this episode. Cody and Lindsay began their journey as Tradesmen from the Gold Coast of Australia and in the last year have greatly transformed themselves, discarding vices, and doubling down on personal development and discipline and now are inspiring others to do the same on their Youtube channel The Keane & Codes show. The last month adventuring together was been incredible and I am excited to...
2023-11-071h 17The Vitruvian PodcastBeating 'Good Girl' Conditioning - Maggie Moon - E56In this episode I sat down for with Maggie Moon. Maggie is a Spinal Energetics and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner focused on helping people dissolve trauma, anxiety, pain and stress trapped in the body using Nervous System Repatterning. On top of this work Maggie is an empathetic healer focused on doing good, spreading love, and being of service with her content and message. In this episode we discuss:- Why western medicine is broken- Being a People Pleaser & Good Girl Conditioning- Combining Health & Spirituality- Healing Attachment Wounds in a Relationship- The...
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THE ALL ROUNDER PERFORMANCE PODCASTEP 16 | CLAIMING YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE W/ ZACH SCHENKENThis week's guest is Zach Schenken - Founder of The Vitruvian Program. A 12-Step Heroic Journey to Master Yourself and Claim Your Unfair Advantage.I find Zach incredibly inspiring, and I am extremely proud to bring this collaboration to you. He brings a unique, stoic and well-crafted approach to self-discipline, discovery and mastery.FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: @damian_theallrounder@allroundercoaching@vitruviangentlemanSpotify:The All Rounder Performance PodcastThe Vitruvian PodcastWebsite:www.allroundercoaching.comhttps://w...
2023-10-191h 28The Vitruvian PodcastE55: George Armstrong - Losing My Brother To SuicideIn this episode I sat down for with George Armstrong. George is the founder of Physique Academy, a worldwide transformation organization focused on changing men from the inside out. George is not only an impressive operator and businessman, but a savage athlete and empathetic communicator with a powerful story to share In this episode we discuss:- Substance abuse and rock bottom- Leaving pro-bodybuilding due to injury- Entreprenuership as modern-day war- Losing his brother to suicide- Abusing training as a form of escape- Healing emotional wounds... and...
2023-10-171h 12The Vitruvian PodcastE54: How I Went From $0 to $50,000+ per MONTH with SMMA- Qasim AckrimIn this episode I sat down for with Qasim Ackrim. Qasim is a 20 year old entrepreneur from the UK and founder of creativescale.io and winnerscircle.io. Qasim began his journey with an Ecommerce Marketing Agency at the age of just 17 and in just a short few years scaled his past $50k per month, while also teaching his unique style of agency scaling to other ambitious entrepreneurs. Outside of his entrepreneurial success, Qasim has undergone a massive personal journey, taking leaps in his personal development over the last year, a passion he also shares with his audience. In this...
2023-10-121h 12The Vitruvian PodcastE53: Numbers Don’t Lie - Khoa TranIn this episode I sat down for with Khoa Tran. Khao is master of acquisition, positioning, leverage, and a well tuned business mind. He has helped clients scale 6 and 7 figure businesses with his eyes set on 100 million plus. On top of his business acumen, he has a philosophical and spiritual perspective on life and shares in my focus on the value of our time here with Memento Mori penned in ink on his arm as well. In this episode we discuss:- Overcoming social anxiety- Dating as a high-achieving entrepreneur- How to measure...
2023-10-091h 05The Vitruvian PodcastE52: DMT, Mushrooms, & Consciousness - James XanderIn this episode I sat down for with James Xander. James is a cosmonaut of human consciousness, self-declared shroom wizard, and the host of The James Xander Trip, a podcast focused on consciousness, spirit, and mind through the lens of psychedelics. James is also a new friend and one of my first connections made in Bali, and our conversation was excellent. In this episode we discuss:- How James discovered psychedelics- Experiences with LSD, DMT, and mushrooms- Manifestation, reality creation, and the nature of reality- The 1 Billion Humans mission: a mission...
2023-10-031h 27The Vitruvian PodcastE51: Sales Mastery & Manipulation - Jacob KentIn this episode I sat down for with Jake Kent. Jake is a master of persuasion and influence with many years of experience studying the art of sales, closing, human psychology, and much more. Jake shares my breadth of interests and varying rabbit holes that have formed his view on the world. On top of that Jake has an extremely powerful personal story that has created the man you hear today. In this episode we discuss:- Beating drug and alcohol addiction- Losing friends to suicide- Why manipulation is a good thing...
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Psychedelics | Mushrooms, Mindset, and Spirituality1 Billion Humans: The Journey to a Psychedelic RevolutionJoin me at the March 2026 God Mode Retreat for a 5-day psychedelic immersion & identity-level transformation.If you're interested, apply as soon as possible at godmoderetreats.com. We can jump on a quick call so I can answer your questions and connect with you, and we'll take it from there.-------------------------If you’ve ever had a powerful psychedelic journey and wondered how to truly integrate it into your daily life, I created Unlock God Mode — a 30-day framework to help you anchor those insights and embody your highest self. It’s not a psyche...
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The James Xander Trip | Decode Reality. Unlock God Mode. Live the Trip.#8: James Xander: The 1 Billion Humans Mission & The Quest for a Psychedelics RevolutionEpisode 8 – James Xander (@emperorjames) joins Zach Schenken (@zdschenken) on his podcast, for a deep conversation about life, psychedelics, and spirit. We dive into my story: how I discovered psychedelics, and how my experiences with LSD, DMT, and mushrooms have shaped my life. We also dive into the manifestation, reality creation, and the nature of reality. Finally, we talk about the 1 Billion Humans mission: a mission to unite the planet with the help of psychedelics. I am so grateful to Zach for hosting this interview; this was one of my favourite conversations ever. The vibes were def...
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Becoming Sovereign022 - Zach Schenken - You Are The RenaissanceMy guest today is Zach Schenken - the host of The Vitruvian Podcast, Founder of The Vitruvian Gentleman, Student of all things esoteric, and Coach, helping men on their self-mastery journey.Zach and I discuss the Vitruvian Manifesto, what it means to ‘Be The Renaissance”, how to create your inner philosopher, warrior, and artist, what it means to understand the “I’ as well as tools to enhance that understanding, the power of solitude and journaling, becoming friends with historical figures, the art of detaching, and a whole lot more.If you f...
2023-09-152h 00The Vitruvian PodcastE50: Taking Massive Risks, Adapting to Losses & My Favorite Quote (Q&A)In this episode I sat down for my 50th podcast! It's been an amazing journey so far and I feel unbelievably grateful for it all. Very surreal for me to have reached this milestone already, and each one of you is a huge part of me getting to this point. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Excited for the next 50 and the next 500 after that. In this episode I discuss:- Life updates and the Bali trip- The #1 trait I have built/used as an entreprenuer- What am I fighting for?...
2023-09-0431 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE49: Becoming The Übermensch - HOOA FuryIn this episode I was joined once again by Fury. Fury is best known for his philosophical and cosmological takes running the twitter account HOOAFury, but that is just the side which we are privileged to see. Fury has lived a life of stories to tell, and his perspective on life and the world has been earned in the field. A true Renaissance man in the classical sense Fury is a polyglot, engineer, vagabond, and adventurer. In this episode we cover:- Creating your own call to adventure- Reality as an illusion of the mind...
2023-08-231h 29The Vitruvian PodcastE48: Pat Moise - The Art of Esoteric Knowledge and The Pursuit of TruthIn this episode I was joined once again by Pat Moise. Pat is an extremely unique individual. Among many things, Pat is a master of detoxification, mindset, lifestyle, spiritual, and mystical training and has spent over 15 years exploring the deep wisdom and gnosis of our universe developing frameworks, methodologies, and technologies for navigating reality. In this episode we cover:- Sexual Abuse within the Church- Is history real?- God vs A.I.- How to build and esoteric library... and moreMessage me or Pat with your thoughtsFollow Pat...
2023-08-111h 49The Vitruvian PodcastE47: The Gym Saved My Life - Spencer FriedIn this episode I was joined once again by Spencer Fried. Spencer is a mens health advocate, fitness trainer, mindset coach and master of transformations. Spencer is someone who has a deep passion for his work and the men that he works with. He has an incredible comeback story and found tremendous meaning in the gym. In this episode we cover:- Breaking out of addiction- Why society seems to be in decline- Why men need rites of passage- The secret ingredient to a fulfilling life... and moreMessage me...
2023-08-061h 32The Vitruvian PodcastE46: Vance Elrod - Using Visualization To Become A ChampionIn this episode I was joined once again by Vance Elrod. Vance has been competing in combat sports and MMA for over a decade and has secured both Bantamweight and Lightweight world titles. He is also an avid researcher of human performance and the founder of Meraki medicinal a holistic performance supplement company. In this episode we cover:- Programming the Unconscious Mind- Keeping a chip on your shoulder- Is fighting physical or mental?- How to bounce back after massive losses in life... and moreMessage me or Vance with...
2023-08-011h 36The Vitruvian PodcastE45: Noah Ryan pt. 2 - Hunter Self-Awareness, Social Media, & The Optimal LifestyleIn this episode I was joined once again by Noah Ryan. Noah is an scientifically literate athlete scholar continuing to make waves in the human performance and health space. Noah travels the world growing health brands and sharing his learnings, research, and schizo health takes with the world to learn from. This will be part two of our conversation from episode 26, which I recommend highly. In this episode we cover:- The optimal lifestyle- The best way to find what you want to do- Why ADHD is a superpower- How to grow...
2023-07-261h 16
The Vitruvian PodcastE44: The Vitruvian Manifesto - 1 Year Updates & Visions For The FutureIn this episode I discuss the last year, new branding, and visions for the future. I go into what it took to write The Vitruvian Manifesto including some of the works that inspired it. Excited for what's to come, I hope you enjoy.
Check out the new website here: www.thevitruvian.co
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2023-07-2337 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE43: How To Prepare For Fatherhood & What Really Matters - Mike LucchesiIn this episode I sat down with Mike Lucchesi. Mike is a teacher, yoga instructor, Brazilian Jui-jitsu practitioner, entrepreneur, and host of The Hueristic Podcast, which I had the pleasure of being on a few months back. Today will be part two of that conversation and an opportunity to learn more about Mike and his views on life, business, spirituality, family, and more. In the episode we cover:
- Why I am reading the Bible, and who is God?- Bitcoin ups and downs- What has changed since becoming an expecting father...
2023-07-131h 43The Vitruvian PodcastE42: Abbie Jean - How To Unplug From Social Media AddictionIn this episode I sat down with Abbie Jean. Abbie is an entrepreneur, writer, student of health science, and women's physical and mental health advocate primarily focused on helping young women navigate the evolving landscape of social media. In the episode we cover:- Why she cares so much about Social Media - Why the education system is broken- Bullying and feeling not seen- How to avoid a life of regret- The future of technology for us and our kids... and moreMessage me or Abbie with your thoughts
2023-07-091h 58
The Weekly Profit PodcastWeek 25. Uncovering The Real Enemy of Entreprenurial Mastery with Zach SchenkenWeek 25 we are a quarter of a way to 100 and almost halfway done with 2023......yeah actually.
This week my good friend and fellow podcaster Zach Schenken checks back in with us to discuss his recent leap from the world of a consistent 9-5 engineering career, into the abyss that is entrepreneurship.
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS
Clarity is Key [00:02:03]
Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurship [00:03:00]
Finding Your Unique Niche [00:5:54]
The Clarity in Entrepreneurship [00:6:42]
Changes in Content Creation [00:11:29]
The Duality of Mastery and Generalization [00:14:00]
Passion-driven entrepreneurship [00:16:57]
Podcasting as a platform for community building [00:21:02]
Dream guests for the podcast [00:26:35]
Riva [00:33:30]
Quitting his job [00:29:18]
Importance of adaptability...
2023-06-2540 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE41: HomerHelios - Strength, Spirituality, & SovereigntyIn this episode I sat down with HomerHelios. Homer is a creative entrepreneur, athlete, and solar health advocate who is well versed in philosophy, spiritualism, and strength training. You know him best for his work in aesthetics and storytelling on Instagram and I got to go a bit deeper with the man behind the physique. In the episode we cover:- His origin- Being jacked & tan- World travel and the matrix- The power of meditation and perspective- Fighting holy war and why Lizzo is indeed fat... and more...
2023-06-1858 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE40: Finding Meaning & The Call of The Wild - David CecchiniIn this episode I sat down with David Cecchini. David is an outdoorsman, fitness & men’s health advocate, Self reliance strategist, seeker of ancient wisdom, and a renaissance man in my eyes. On top of that he’s a really high character guy with an amazing story to share. In the episode we cover:- Getting arrested and serving time- Being forced to drop out of college- Choosing love over the cynicism- Finding purpose and meaning in the wild... and moreMessage me or David with your thoughtsMemento Mori...
2023-06-141h 28The Vitruvian PodcastE39: The Army, Arnold, & Taking Action - Alexander ColonIn this episode I sat down with Alexander Colon. Alex is a young entrepreneur, esotericist, and holistic and alternative health wizard amongst a number of others interesting endeavors. Alex joined the Army after high school and is now a content creator aspiring to help people live more vital lives. In the episode we cover:- Joining the Army after High School- Why health matters- Arnold and Tom Platz- Why people struggle to do what they need to... and moreMessage me or Alex with your thoughtsMemento Mori...
2023-06-101h 13The Vitruvian PodcastE38: How To Make Millions By Mastering Your Mind - Václav TomanecIn this episode I sat down with Václav Tomanec. In just two years Vash went from delivering UberEats to self-made millionaire. He is the co-founder of Mindtrepreneur, a program that helps entrepreneurs scale their business by mastering their minds. In the episode we cover:- From Uber Eats to Millionaire- How to visualize effectively- Tony Robbins & Joe Dispenza- Tattoos- Why gratitude matters- Why most people live average lives... and moreMessage me or Vash with your thoughtsMemento Mori - ZachFollow Vash & h...
2023-06-071h 01The Vitruvian PodcastE37: Will Coomer (Pt.2) - How To Make Money Online, Overcome Imposter Syndrome, & Find Your Unfair AdvantageIn this episode I sat down with Will Coomer for part 2 of a great conversation. Will is a young entrepreneur, digital nomad, and inquisitive mind who thinks deeply about life, work, God, design, and the human experience. Stay until the end for the Q&A. In the episode we cover:- The best way to make money online doing what you want (22:25)- A.I. and the future of the creator economy (36:10)- What people get wrong about entrepreneurship (51:45)- How to overcome rejection & imposter syndrome (1:07:26)- What to remove from your life to...
2023-05-291h 54The Vitruvian PodcastE36: Will Coomer (Part 1) - Beat Depression, Travel The World & Find GodIn this episode I sat down with Will Coomer for part 1 of a great conversation. Will is a young entrepreneur, digital nomad, and inquisitive mind who thinks deeply about life, work, God, design, and the human experience. Stay until the end for the Q&A. In the episode we cover:- Losing loved ones- Overcoming depression- God & Christianity- Meditation and presence- Travel- Kobe Bryant... and moreMessage me or Will with your thoughtsMemento Mori - ZachFollow Will & his work:https://hoo...
2023-05-212h 04The Vitruvian PodcastE35: Sex, Drugs, & Writing - WinstonIn this episode I sat down with the talented and handsome young writer Winston. Winston is an inspiration to myself and many others with the electric words he places on the page for us to enjoy, and it was a pleasure to share the space with him. In this episode we cover- God & Christianity- Sex, drugs, rock & roll - using vices as inspiration- Finding your voice as a writer- Legacy and family... and moreMessage me or Winston with your thoughtsMemento Mori - ZachFollow Winston...
2023-05-032h 10The Vitruvian PodcastE34: My 5-Day Silent Retreat and Fast ExperienceIn this episode I sat down to discuss at length my experience with my 5-day silent retreat and fast. I was alone in the woods. No internet, phone, books, food, music, or people. What I found there was powerful. In this episode I cover:• BODY: Fasting, weight-loss, supplements, heavy metal detox• MIND: Silence, mindset, wandering thoughts, & resistance• SPIRIT: God, Source, downloads, & direction• And a breakdown of my daily journal and overall takeaways from the experienceEnjoy my thoughts and ramblings, and message me questions you have about my experience, happy to share more.Memento...
2023-05-011h 08
The Heuristic#23 Zach SchenkenIn this episode, I sat down with Zach Schenken, the creator of The Vitruvian Man Program and Project (podcast). Through his program and podcast, Zach helps people create lasting change in their lives.
Zach shared his personal journey of self-discovery and how he uses his own experiences to help others achieve their goals. In the longest conversation recorded on the podcast yet, we share experiences, questions, and understanding about all things:
- reaching your potential
- self-development
- seeking Truth
and much more
If you're looking for inspiration and p...
2023-04-231h 53The Vitruvian PodcastE33: Turning 24 - What I Learned in 24 Years & What I Did WrongIn this episode I sat down and reflected on 24 years lived so far. I share a special practice that I do every year to reflect on each year, and 23 questions I ask myself. Here is the list I covered, and suggest you try as well:1. What is your name?2. What is the first thing you did when you woke up this morning?3. What’s a positive thing in the news right now?4. How did you spend your birthday?5. Favorite artist right now?6. Favorite purchase you made this year?7. Favorite trip you took th...
2023-04-1746 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE32: Beating Testicular Cancer, Living With CarnivoreMD, & Balancing Success & Peace -Your SimmoIn this episode I sat down with Simmo, an entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and men's health advocate to discuss his story, his journey to entrepreneurship and path to taking control of his health outside of traditional medicine. We discuss his relationship with alcohol, his time spent living with Dr. Paul Saladino (CarnivoreMD) in Costa Rica, and the mental side of building a business while operating with purpose.Enjoy our conversation, and reach out to myself or Simmo with your thoughts!Memento Mori - ZachFollow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitruviangentleman/Twitter: https://twitter...
2023-04-061h 16The Vitruvian PodcastE31: Jonas Kilker - Faith, Philosophy, Fitness & Meeting GodIn this episode I sat down with Jonas Kilker. Jonas is a young actor, athlete, and student of philosophy at UCLA. Jonas began his acting career at the age of 21 after a short stint as an EMT/Wildland Firefighter, and is currently building his personal brand online. Jonas is a deep thinker, health focused young man and we had a great conversation covering God, culture, philosophy, health, education, and conspiracyEnjoy our conversation, and reach out to me or Jonas with your thoughts!Memento Mori - ZachFollow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitruviangentleman/
2023-03-301h 58
The Vitruvian PodcastE30: Astrology, God, Single Motherhood, & Positivity - Alexandria LeoraIn this episode I sat down with Alexandria Leora. Alexandria is a young mother, businesswoman, hustler, and incredible force for good. She is involved with the Irrational Optimism movement which is taking the internet by storm, and recently organized and carried out a massive food drive in East Palestine, OH to help those affected by the recent train crash and chemical release. Alexandria is also a highly spiritual woman interested in God, astrology, and is broadly focused on helping those in need by bringing love and light into the world. We discussed all of this and more, as well...
2023-03-211h 41The Vitruvian PodcastE29: Peyton Elroy - Dating, Breakups, Business, & HealthIn this episode I sat down with Peyton Elroy. Peyton is a young entrepreneur and businesswoman focused on women's health and wellness with a holistic and spiritual approach. Peyton has inspired thousands of young women across her social platforms and shares her story and an empowering message for all who follow.
In this episode we go deep into her upbringing, growing up in an alcoholic abusive home, transitioning into college, business and life beyond. We discuss dating, relationships, breakups, confidence, the masculine and feminine, and much more. Excited to host the first of many female guests on...
2023-03-132h 56
The Vitruvian PodcastE28: How To Make Someone Feel Seen - Kyle DiMattioIn this episode I sat down with my friend Kyle DiMattio. Kyle is building out the Neural Navigation brand, which currently explores visual arts as a way to communicate powerful and complex ideas in order to help others work through their journey and mental health struggles. Kyle is an extremely talented young visual artist, and a very deep thinking young man.
Our conversation covers everything from anxiety, alcohol, Catholicism, masculine and feminine, and our views on children and the NWO agenda. Value packed from start to finish, hope you enjoy, follow for more.
Memento Mori...
2023-03-081h 19The Vitruvian PodcastE27: I Quit My Job - Burning The BoatsIn this episode I discuss quitting my job. I talk about 'burning the boat', my mindset around quitting, my inspirations for being an entreprenuer, and why it's important to chase your dreams. I touch on synchronicities, putting good energy into the world, and living the life of your dreams as soon as you can.
Hope you enjoy and find value. Message me with any thoughts, comments, criticisms, or questions. Thank you for the journey so far, excited for the future ahead.
Memento Mori - Zach
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2023-03-0339 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE26: How To Maximize Your Health While Traveling The World - Noah RyanIn this episode I sat down with Noah Ryan. Noah is a biohacker, entrepreneur, and nomad in the most traditional sense of the word. Noah is a renaissance man and scholar athlete in his own right, and travels the world growing health brands and meticulously studying the art and alchemy of human performance. If you don’t follow him already, his twitter is a wealth of health knowledge, and I had the privilege of picking his brain on everything from detox protocols, to ancient Greece and Japan. We discuss his origins story, and how/why he lives the nomadic li...
2023-01-301h 31The Vitruvian PodcastE25: Who is God? Reality Creation, The Subconscious Mind with Ash HadouchiIn this episode I sat down with my friend Ash Hadouchi, a 24 year old entrepreneur from the Netherlands whose mission is to spread the word about reality creation. Ash was previously active in the NFT market, founding a big project in this space, but after the market crash he decided to pivot into the coaching industry to help people manifest their desired realities instead. Ash specializes in helping entrepreneurs use the power of law of assumption/law of attraction to scale their businesses and also makes content in this space.
We discuss his origin story, reality creation...
2023-01-271h 20The Vitruvian PodcastE24: AMA - College Routine For Success, Biggest Achievements, How To Know If Someone Is Good For YouIn this episode I sat down to answer some of your questions. Discussed my answers to the following:
- What was my college routine that led to success and how did I succeed with time management?
- What is my current supplement stack
- If I were to start a high school what would the curriculum look like?
- Is the pod making the impact I purposed it for? Am I still excited about it?
- How do I balance knowing that someone I love is both good for me and not?
- Wh...
2023-01-2145 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE23: Mental Reframing - How To Change Your RealityIn this episode I discuss mental reframing as a powerful tool for improving our outlook on life, and how we can change reality as we perceive it. I discuss the story of the Chinese farmer, and a number of personal stories that are emblematic of the power of perspective. This is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal for altering how you experience life. I hope you enjoy.
Memento Mori - Zach
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2023-01-1235 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE22: New Years Resolutions Are Bullshit- How To Make 2023 Your YearIn this episode I discuss my year-in-review practice, and my mindset around goal setting for the future. I discuss law of attraction, the 80/20 principle, and even Jesus Christ. Using these practices I have achieved every single goal that I set for myself to-date, and I see no reason why the future won't be the same. 2023 has the potential to be the year you change your life forever, so take some time to decide what you want, and go get it. Episode 22 to close out 2022. Been an awesome journey so far and we're just getting started.
Memento Mori...
2023-01-0134 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE21: The Art of Becoming An Uncommon Man - Ryan AyalaAnother great collab episode, this time with Ryan Ayala from The Alchemist's Library. Ryan is a good friend and killer podcast host, and was gracious enough to host me on his podcast a couple weeks back. The conversation was too good not to post here as well. We talk about our origin stories, shared love of stoicism, and our pursuit to be uncommon. Enjoy this conversation, and make sure to check out Ryan's stuff, he's an absolute legend and next up in the podcast game (tell him Zach sent you).
Memento Mori - Zach
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2022-12-211h 38The Vitruvian PodcastE20: How To Max Your Testosterone Using Esoteric Health Secrets with Logan RiegerThis week is all about health optimization. I discuss training, nutrition, sleep, sun exposure, recovery, quitting pornography and masturbation, and go into esoteric strategies for maxing testosterone. This is the first episode so far where I go in-depth on performance optimization and flex the biomedical engineering degree a bit. I had a blast and I'm excited to share an area I'm passionate about for the first time. This is another cross-upload, as I was featured on The Anecdote Podcast. Thank you to Logan for having me, excited to host him in the future for part 2. Enjoy this week and...
2022-12-1458 min
The Alchemist's LibraryThe Power of Stoic Philosophy With Zach SchenkenSend us a textZach Schenken is a Podcast Host and the creator of The Vitruvian Man Project. Connect with Zach!https://hoo.be/zdsConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala
2022-12-121h 18The Vitruvian PodcastE19: Jack Hayes -How Anyone Can Become Their Highest Self, The Weekly Profit X Vitruvian Man ProjectThis week I was hosted on my friend and fellow entrepreneur Jack Hayes podcast: The Weekly Profit. He was kind enough to host me, and let me use the content as well. Jack is a professional in social media enterprise management, and a killer in the game. I think it came out great, and gives a good look into some of my background that I haven't shared before. If you are looking for work or help in social media management, reach out to Jack and he will hook you up. Make sure to give him a follow and show...
2022-12-0759 min
The Weekly Profit PodcastWeek 48 Zach Schenken: How Anyone Can Become Their Highest SelfWelcome back! Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving. Today, I sit down with THE Vitruvian Man himself, Zach Schenken for a legendary conversation about How To Become The Best Version Of Yourself, Balancing a 9-5 While Building A Legacy & The Psychology Behind The World's Most Successful People.
Profitable Takeaways
6:00-9:30 Life as a Biomedical Engineer major, joining a fraternity & how Zach learned to become his truest self
9:35-19:00 An in-depth look at Zach's entrepreneurial journey, how anyone can eliminate the mental walls holding them back & 1000-year-old life lessons
20:00-28:59 The necessary...
2022-12-0458 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE18: It's OK To Be A Try-hard, A RantOn this episode I discuss growing up as a 'try-hard' and a person who wants a a lot out of life. I touch on finding your people, cutting ties with those that do not serve you, and offer encouragement to anyone who has been ostracized for being different. A shorter episode and a bit of a rant, but I hope you enjoy and find value in it. If you do, share it with a friend who thinks differently, you never know who needs to hear it.
Memento Mori - Zach
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2022-11-3023 min
The Vitruvian PodcastE17: The Power of Gratitude - Becoming Wealthy With Your MindWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, I felt like there was no better topic to discuss than gratitude. I discuss why expressing gratitude is so important and powerful and why it is often so easy to forget. I also share some strategies and tactics to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine to cultivate a life of abundance, and become instantly wealthy with a single decision. I hope you enjoy, and have a gratitude-filled holiday spent with people you love.
Memento Mori - Zach
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2022-11-2328 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE16: Bayonle Arashi On Life As An Immigrant, Entrepreneur, and Correctional OfficerThis week I had the pleasure to sit down with Bayonle Arashi, and listen to his story of immigration to the US, how he built multiple businesses, and his experience as a correctional officer inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he has a unique perspective on the violent and dangerous side that many of us are kept ignorant to.
Born in Nigeria, Bayonle has always had a passion for others. He is the Founder of Scoutballers LLC a media and sports recruiting platform designed to be a solution for athletes looking to make a jump...
2022-11-061h 00The Vitruvian PodcastE15: How To Win Friends & Influence PeopleThis week I discuss one of the most important books you could ever read in your life. How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie is one of the most successful books ever written in the self-development space, selling over 30 million copies over its life to date, and I see that as no coincidence. In this episode I discuss why I view this book and it's teachings as so important, why the information is common knowledge but uncommon practice, and stories from the book and my personal life that demonstrate the power of putting others before yourself.
2022-11-0149 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE14: Coach Lewis Caralla On Fatherhood, Coaching, Loss, And What It Means To Be A ManCoach Lewis Caralla is an inspiration and an incredible human being, and currently serves as head of strength and conditioning at Georgia Tech. In todays episode, I had the distinct honor of sitting down with such an accomplished man, to discuss his story, his upbringing, his transition from athlete to coach. We also discussed his views on leadership, fatherhood, and what it means to be a man. If you are looking for a boost of motivation, I encourage you to listen to the end so you don't miss out on any of Coach Lew's words of wisdom.
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2022-10-1348 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE13: How To Lower Anxiety And Unlock Unlimited Productivity Using The Power Your Subconscious, Routines, And HabitsIn this episode, I discuss how to tackle a task list that is seemingly overwhelming, tips for productivity, the importance of routine setting, as well as mental models and frameworks for lowering stress and increasing output. I talk about anxiety, it's definition, why we become anxious, and how to avoid it. I also go into the evolutionary psychology of routines and habit creation, and how we can leverage our brains remarkable ability to automate behaviors to our advantage. I discuss tips, tricks, and mental models that have helped me become a far less anxious and far more productive version...
2022-10-0349 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE12: How To Find Your Life's PurposeThis week I sat down to discuss purpose. Why are you here? What gets you up out of bed every morning, day after day, year after year? It's a question I think very few people stop the momentum of busyness to ask themselves, but one I think everyone must try to answer for themselves. Finding that answer, or at least moving directionally closer to your purpose, will make life far more fulfilling, and hopefully also allow you to provide value to others and the world.
I discuss the useful tool and concept of Ikigai (Japanese term for...
2022-09-1243 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE11: How Trevor Lewis Went From Homeless To 25 Million In Car SalesIf you need a boost of motivation, this episode is the one. This week I got to sit down with a good friend Trevor Lewis. Trevor grew up in LA and Atlanta where we went to high school together. Things quickly changed when Trevor was graduating high school, and his family lost everything. He was forced to dropout of college and drive across the country to live with his Aunt, where he quickly became the sole provider for his family. Trevor worked his ass off, climbing his way up as a car salesman, taking his family from 6 people sleeping o...
2022-08-231h 17The Vitruvian PodcastE10: 3 Traits Of The Wildly Successful. Why The Motivated Fail, And The Disciplined Succeed.Firstly I want to say how grateful I am for the continued support on the podcast thus far. Crazy to think I've already been at it for 10 weeks. Cheers to 10 and many more to come.
In this weeks episode, I discuss motivation and discipline, the difference between each, what makes each one valuable, and how to use our willpower to create both when needed. I touch on extrinsic and intrinsic motivators, and the 3 common traits of the wildly successful. I have been asked many times how I stay motivated to continue to pursue my goals, and the...
2022-08-0143 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE9: How To Unplug From The Matrix, Curate Your Information Diet, And Master The 9th Rule of Fight ClubIn this episode, I discuss curating your information diet, active vs passive consumption, and unplugging from the matrix. I go into some strategies for cleaning up our social media diet, tips and tricks that have drastically altered my day-to-day. I think this is the most utilitarian podcast I have recorded to date, and the tips I list can help people of all walks of life. I think this stuff is an absolute game changer for anyone who wants the most out of themselves and of life.
We live in an increasingly information driven world. The internet has...
2022-07-2752 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE8: Overcoming OCD, Anxiety, and Depression. Ryan Reid on Mental Health and MasculinityIn this episode, I sit down with Ryan Reid as he opens up and shares his story battling with, and learning to overcome his OCD, anxiety, and depression. We discuss coping with substances, toxic environments, hitting rock bottom, medication and professional help, limiting distractions, healthy habit building, and masculinity and mental health. I was humbled to hear the story, and it's a moving one. Enjoy the episode, and if you are battling with mental health, know you are not alone. Share your struggles with someone you trust, and remember: This too shall pass.
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2022-07-191h 19The Vitruvian PodcastE7: The Strength of The Wolf Is His Pack: Why You Should Surround Yourself With Like-Minded People.In this episode, I sit down and talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, and the difficulty of curating your current circle when on the path to becoming the best version of yourself. I discuss setting boundaries, college friends, toxic relationships, and the concept of addition through subtraction. Shorter episode this week, but I think it's a good one, Enjoy!
2022-07-1127 minThe Vitruvian PodcastE6: 3 Key Lessons Learned As An Olympian: Avard MoncurIn this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Avard Moncur. Avard was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and went on to become a prolific track and field athlete, specializing in the 400m, competing at the World Championship and Olympic level. His list of athletic accolades spans almost the entirety of his wikipedia page, which I encourage everyone listening to check for yourselves. Included in this list are; 1 world championship bronze medal, 2 world championship silver medals, 2 world championship gold medals, and an olympic bronze medal finish in the 2000 olympic games in Sydney, Australia. Avard also holds a Bahamas...
2022-07-061h 09
The Vitruvian PodcastE5: Why Stories Are Important, and The Beauty In Imperfection. A Conversation With A Young Actor and Director.On this weeks episode I sit down with young actor and director Josh Turner to discuss his journey to becoming a classically trained actor and director, why storytelling is so important to modern society, and the balance of masculinity in the arts. Josh is an Atlanta native, graduated with his BFA in Acting from the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. His desire to tell stories was born at an early age through the influence of his grandfather, Ural Smith Jr. This began an early belief that great stories can change lives and transform hearts. An upcoming Actor and director; he has...
2022-06-281h 54
The Vitruvian PodcastE4: How An 18-Year-Old Built A 6-figure Marketing Agency: An Interview With The First Vitruvian ManIn this episode I got a chance to sit down with Josh McLaughlin (@josh_mclaughlin4 on instagram), the first to join The Vitruvian Man Program. Josh is an ambitious 18-year-old entrepreneur, athlete, and driven kid who built a digital marketing agency to 6-figures in 4 months. He is actively playing on the Jamaica Lacrosse National Team, and also building @officialgreatdayproject on instagram, a Christian, positivity based brand, spreading good vibes. In this episode we talk origin stories, favorite athlete of all times, and discuss personal battles and challenges that Josh has overcome to get to where he is now. Very...
2022-06-211h 07
The Vitruvian PodcastE3: How Conor McGregor Warped Reality With The Law of Attraction + The Strangest SecretIn this episode I discuss my experiences with harnessing the law of attraction to warp reality, as well as a most famous example of visualization and manifestation being used for the ultimate return. I also attached some of the most important modern audio recorded, the 30 min speech from Earl Nightingale known as 'The Strangest Secret'.
2022-06-131h 00
The Vitruvian PodcastE2: Your job is bullshit, and you’re probably wasting your time.In this episode I discuss the value of our time, the 80/20 principle, The Tale of The Fisherman, and wise words from Stoics of the past. I share my thoughts around reframing our perspective on trading time for money, why being young is the most valuable time we have, and a sentimental story from this past weekend. Stay tuned for the Q&A at the end to hear your questions answered.
2022-06-0652 min
The Vitruvian PodcastE1: Intro to Zach Schenken, The Vitruvian Man Program, and the future ahead.In this episode I discuss my background and journey to and through self-mastery. I touch on societal pressures, body dysmorphia, and general insecurities. I also go into a description of The Vitruvian Man Program, and answer the questions that you all asked before the episode.
2022-05-291h 03