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  • Why Your Past Trauma Is Costing You Real Love | Pastor Michael Todd

    Why Your Past Trauma Is Costing You Real Love | Pastor Michael Todd
    Apr 24 2026
    Pastor Michael Todd reveals something most high achievers refuse to admit: the drive fueling their rise is often rooted in a wound they have never faced. He shares the moment he realized his obsession with greatness traced back to a 12-year-old boy sitting on a maroon chair, told he wasn't good enough to play drums in the big church, and how that single unprocessed moment shaped decades of his life. That pattern lives in so many of us: we build careers, relationships, and whole identities on top of old damage without ever treating the root. Michael breaks down why people struggle to love and be loved, how unhealed trauma quietly transfers to the people closest to you, and what it actually means to bring your full self to a relationship instead of a defended version. Whether you're healing inside a committed relationship or doing the work alone, this conversation gives you language and tools to start going to the root. So what you build from here can actually last. Michael’s books: Damaged but Not DestroyedCrazy FaithRelationship Goals Transformation Church In this episode you will: Discover why your relationships reflect the level of love you have for yourself and how to raise that floorLearn how to identify the root wound beneath your most self-destructive patterns before it costs you everything you've builtUnderstand how to heal inside a committed relationship rather than waiting until you feel ready on your ownRecognize the moment your drive for success stops serving you and starts threatening your legacyGain a framework for choosing the right partner by getting clear on purpose before chasing chemistry For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1919 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Start Taking Care of Yourself] Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts Andrew Huberman Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Mindset That Turned Losing Both Legs Into a Paralympic Medal | Amy Purdy

    The Mindset That Turned Losing Both Legs Into a Paralympic Medal | Amy Purdy
    Apr 22 2026

    Amy Purdy walked into an operating room at 19 about to lose both legs, and instead of collapsing into fear, she gave herself three goals before the anesthesia took hold.

    You know that feeling when life pulls the ground out from under you and every identity you had disappears overnight? Amy has lived that more than once, and what she discovered is that the challenges you most want to escape are actually moving you closer to your purpose, not away from it.

    The key is learning to lean into problems rather than run, to find the smallest sliver of possibility and let it grow.

    In this conversation, you will walk away with practical tools for building a new identity after loss, understanding why your struggles are not obstacles but doorways, and discovering how staying present transforms the way you compete, create, and connect.

    Amy’s books:

    • Bounce Forward: 21 Tools to Live a Life Beyond Limits
    • On My Own Two Feet

    Amy on Instagram

    In this episode you will:

    • Learn how to set a north star in the middle of crisis so fear does not get to make your decisions
    • Discover why leaning into your problems instead of avoiding them is the only way to find real strength
    • Understand how to step into a new identity after loss without pretending the old one did not matter
    • Recognize the hidden reason so many high achievers crash after reaching their biggest goals
    • Find out how shifting your focus from outcome to contribution changes everything about why you show up

    For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1918

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Science of Healing Your Body with Your Mind | Dr Joe Dispenza

    The Science of Healing Your Body with Your Mind | Dr Joe Dispenza
    Apr 20 2026
    Dr Joe Dispenza drops a finding that most people are not ready for: a seven-day meditation retreat produces measurably greater healing than most pharmaceutical drugs, with 80% of participants expressing the same healing genes by the end. If you have ever tried to think positive and felt nothing shift, Dr Joe explains why that happens and what your body is actually doing instead. Most of us are unknowingly running 95% of our lives from subconscious programs rooted in the past, and our bodies quite literally cannot accept thoughts that contradict what they have already been conditioned to feel. The path forward is not more willpower or better affirmations. It is learning to match your thoughts with a new feeling so completely that your biology has no choice but to change. The Greatness Playbook: The Future Self Edition Dr Joe’s books: Breaking the Habit of Being YourselfBecoming SupernaturalYou Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind MatterEvolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind Dr Joe’s website Dr Joe’s retreats Dr Joe’s retreat testimony The Breastmilk Study In this episode you will: Understand why positive thinking alone fails and what your body actually needs to accept a new belief as realLearn how your brain's default mode network traps you in predictable patterns and what seven days of focused practice can do to rewire itDiscover how advanced meditators are producing factors in their blood that stop cancer cells from multiplying and movingExplore the quantum field science behind how focused intention can influence healing in people who are not in the same room or even the same countryIdentify the one emotional shift required to move from survival mode into the kind of creative energy that makes transformation possible For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1917 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Stop Blocking the Life You Want] Eckhart Tolle Price Pritchett Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Why Your "Healthy" Foods Are Making You Sick | Michael Pollan

    Why Your "Healthy" Foods Are Making You Sick | Michael Pollan
    Apr 17 2026
    Michael Pollan cuts through nutrition confusion and exposes the uncomfortable truth: ultra processed foods now make up more than 60% of the American diet, and they're engineered to manipulate your body and brain. Most foods you think are healthy, like plant-based burgers with 21 synthetic ingredients and diet sodas that trick your metabolism, are actually sabotaging your health and creating cravings that trap you in a cycle of poor eating. Your gut microbiome holds the key to everything from your weight to your mental health, and it's starving without the 30 different plants per week it needs to thrive. By understanding how food companies exploit your evolutionary instincts for sweetness and fat, you can reclaim control and use Pollan's seven-word mantra to make choices that honor both pleasure and nutrition. The transformation begins when you stop lying to your body about what you're eating and start thinking of food as medicine rather than entertainment. Michael’s books: This Is Your Mind on PlantsHow to Change Your MindCooked: A Natural History of TransformationFood Rules: An Eater's ManualIn Defense of Food: An Eater's ManifestoThe Omnivore's DilemmaThe Botany of Desire In this episode you will: Identify the hidden ingredients in "healthy" foods that are actually toxic to your bodyLearn why diet sodas sabotage weight loss faster than regular sodaDiscover the 10 trillion organisms in your gut that control your mood and metabolismMaster Michael Pollan's seven-word mantra for eating real foodUnderstand how to retrain your appetite signals to stop overeating at every meal For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1916 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Dr. David Perlmutter Glucose Goddess Dr. Jessica Knurick Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Why Your Past Doesn't Determine Your Future | Dan Martell

    Why Your Past Doesn't Determine Your Future | Dan Martell
    Apr 15 2026
    WARNING: This episode includes sensitive discussions that may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available anytime by calling or texting the number 988. Most people see Dan Martell's highlight reel: the private jet, the millions, the AI mastery. But they don't know about the angry, ashamed teenager who felt worthless and unlovable, who attempted suicide and spent time in jail. In this episode, Lewis goes deep into Dan's journey from rock bottom to extraordinary success, unpacking the exact moment he decided not to take his own life and what shifted in his mind to make him believe he deserved love and greatness. You'll discover that redemption isn't about forgetting your past, it's about extracting the lesson and becoming someone new. Dan shares his journey of transformation, explaining that his foundation is built on faith and how he moved from repeating errors to making new ones. He emphasizes the core principle that the pain one endures ultimately shapes the purpose they are meant to serve. If you're stuck in shame or fighting to believe in yourself again, this conversation will prove that your past does not determine your future. Dan's AI Resources Dan’s books: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your EmpireSoftware as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control Dan on Instagram Dan on TikTok In this episode you will: Understand the exact moment that pulled Dan back from suicide and gave him a reason to choose lifeLearn why making new mistakes instead of repeating old ones is the secret to actual growth and transformationDiscover how to separate your identity from your past and stop believing the shame narrative you've been toldUncover the specific conversation with God that became the turning point in Dan's entire life trajectoryExplore how vulnerability, faith, and the willingness to do the hard work on yourself unlocks the life you're actually meant to live For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1915 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Never Be Broke Again] Myron Golden Jim Curtis Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Start With Yourself: The Mindset That Built an Empire | Emma Grede

    Start With Yourself: The Mindset That Built an Empire | Emma Grede
    Apr 13 2026
    Emma Grede's most surprising confession is that she never saw her childhood in East London as a disadvantage. While raising her younger sisters, skipping school, and watching Oprah to find her blueprint for life, she was quietly building the belief that she was more capable than anyone around her. That unshakable self-trust is the thread running through everything she has built, from Good American to SKIMS to the Obama Foundation board. For anyone who has ever let fear, self-doubt, or the weight of other people's opinions keep them stuck, Emma's story is a direct challenge to reconsider what is actually holding you back. This conversation will show you how to stop measuring yourself against everyone else's standards, put money at the center of your plan without shame, manage your emotions like a skill rather than a sentence, and build a life that is entirely your own design. The Greatness Playbook: The Self-Led Success Edition Emma’s book: Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life Emma's Instagram Emma's Website In this episode you will: Discover how to reframe your hardest life experiences as the very thing that makes you exceptional rather than the thing that holds you back.Learn why putting money at the center of your goals is not greed but the clearest path to freedom, and how to stop apologizing for it.Understand the practical steps Emma used to manage anger and emotional reactivity starting at age nineteen, and how that discipline became one of her greatest competitive advantages.Break free from the trap of other people's opinions by building a personal scorecard rooted in your own values, not what the world expects of you.See how to think in seasons so you can go all in when it counts, protect what matters most, and make tradeoffs without guilt. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1914 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Everything You Want In Life] Myron Golden Eric Thomas Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • How to Protect Your Brain and Live Longer | Dr. Andrew Weil

    How to Protect Your Brain and Live Longer | Dr. Andrew Weil
    Apr 10 2026
    Dr. Andrew Weil drops a counterintuitive truth right out of the gate: avoiding head trauma and quitting smoking are the two most powerful things you can do to prevent cognitive decline, yet almost no one talks about them in the brain health conversation. Most of us are chasing the latest supplement or biohack while ignoring the chronic stress quietly flooding our brains with cortisol and damaging the very region responsible for memory and emotion. Dr. Weil connects the dots between what you eat, how you breathe, who you spend time with, and how long your brain stays sharp. His 4-7-8 breathing technique alone has generated millions of views worldwide and outperforms anxiety medication in his clinical experience. More than any single protocol, though, he returns again and again to one root cause behind poor relationships, chronic illness, and unfulfilled potential: not yet learning how to genuinely love yourself. Dr. Weil’s books: Mind Over MedsFast Food, Good FoodTrue FoodSpontaneous HappinessWhy Our Health MattersHealthy AgingThe Healthy KitchenEating Well for Optimum HealthEight Weeks to Optimum HealthSpontaneous HealingNatural Health, Natural MedicineFrom Chocolate To MorphineHealth and Healing In this episode you will: Discover the two most overlooked factors driving cognitive decline and what to cut from your life immediately to protect your brainLearn the free, 60-second breathing technique Dr. Weil calls the most powerful anti-anxiety method he has ever foundUnderstand how your gut microbiome connects to your brain health and which fermented foods rebuild it most effectivelyIdentify the foods and environmental toxins doing the most damage to your long-term cognitive functionExplore why loving yourself is not a soft idea but the actual foundation of healthy relationships, emotional resilience, and lasting well-being For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1913 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Dr. William Li Dr. Jeremy London Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Real Reason You Keep Stopping Before You Succeed | Dean Graziosi

    The Real Reason You Keep Stopping Before You Succeed | Dean Graziosi
    Apr 8 2026
    Dean Graziosi, New York Times bestselling author and business partner of Tony Robbins, reveals the one thing he believes most people get backwards: confidence does not come first, courage does, and until you get in the game, you will never feel ready. So many people are paralyzed right now by the speed of change, whether that is AI, the economy, or shifting opportunity, and Dean lays out exactly why that paralysis is costing them more than any risk ever would. He breaks down how to find what truly drives you, build an unstoppable inner operating system, and stop tying your self-worth to your bank account. You will also hear how Dean thinks about raising driven kids in an age of abundance, what Tony Robbins taught him about effective versus efficient leadership, and how to use AI not as a tech trend but as a tool to buy back your time. This conversation will challenge how you define readiness and push you to take the one courageous step you have been putting off. AI Advantage Summit Dean’s books: Millionaire Success HabitsThe Underdog Advantage30 Days to Real Estate CashProfit From Real Estate Right Now!Be a Real Estate Millionaire: Secret Strategies To Lifetime Wealth In this episode you will: Discover why courage is the precursor to confidence and how to start building your courage muscle this weekLearn how to create a compelling future even when the world feels uncertain and the odds feel stacked against youUnderstand how to stop letting your self-worth get tangled up with your net worth and finally break that cycleGain a practical framework for using AI to buy back your time without needing to become a tech expertIdentify what truly drives you, whether it is the carrot or the stick, and use that knowledge to push through your hardest moments For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1912 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Become DANGEROUSLY CONFIDENT] Jaspreet Singh Chris Camillo Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 20 mins