almost 200 episodes here!

What do you do when you can't quite square what you're taught in your ultra religious household with what you experience on a day to day basis? Metaphysician (well, now a metaphysician) had the same question. And it was one he explored with vigor. Using his own life, his own ups and downs, patterns he found himself repeating, and the joy he had in the pure research of metaphysics, Reginald found his flow. Listen to his impactful experience and how he helps others find the same "magic". For mor...

You're going to have challenges–that's life. What's up to you is what you do when you are faced with them. Do you fold? Or do you rise to the occasion, when that might be a full hip replacement after having three children, then signing up to row across the Atlantic Ocean, THEN undergoing a major surgery and chemo for bowel cancer...oh and then volutarily choosing to be a part of the Everest Base Camp Marathon three years after her diagnosis? Felicity Ashley rose to the occasion. Big time. Listen...

Have you ever wanted to get out of your mind for a minute? Michael Tierno was curious, so at 42 he went down to Peru for an ayahuasca retreat and did just that. It changed his entire life, and while he doesn't exactly offer the same experience as his own (although he can tell you where to go), through his one-on-ones and 4-day retreats, he can help you get there...if you're willing. It might be a new approach for us in the Western world, but it's an ancient practice full of hidden benefits. Lis...

Gissele Taraba never imagined her lifelong dream to work in Canada's child welfare system would end in burnout. And she certainly didn't expect to start a new career, become an author, become a podcaster, and be in the process of making a documentary. And she really really didn't think all would be around the ideas of self love and compassion. But here she is, and she is thriving. Through her personal discovery of her lack of self love and lack of compassion for herself, Gissele has dedicated h...

Dr. Jason Giles was not going to be an alcoholic for a very specific reason–his dad was an alcoholic and made him feel inadequate. He didn't go down that road, but becoming a doctor in the field of anesthesia gave him access to something else: fentanyl. In a major plot twist, what started as his own personal recovery turned into a passion for working with addicts. While other doctors don't have to necessarily share in the same plight as their patients, Dr. Giles is convinced that there is somet...

What would you do if you found yourself in a seemingly impossible situation? Would you crumble? Would you find a way to make it through? We'd all like to say we'd make it, but it's a lot easier said than done. Wendy Alexander was put in one of those impossible situations. About to give birth to her cheating, abusive boyfriend's baby. No money in their joint account after he stole it. Saddled with the house debt. And no way to make money after her daughter arrived. She wallowed for a minute, sure...

It can't be that the only way you can you get what you want, that the only way you can get where you want to go, that the only way you can become who you want to be is LUCK. If that's the case, what's the point? At least that's how Kelea Kanae sees it. You have agency, you have the options all out in front of you, and neuroscience can help! Listen to Kelea talk to Max about his passion for helping others unlock what he was able to unlock for himself. That's not just abundance in terms of money (...

Zoe Karli is in control–at least that's the way she likes it. As a former military officer who also comes from a military family, Zoe is used to things changing...like a lot. As in living in 44 states alot. Instead of letting the change upend her, she calls them "adventures". One "adventure", however, left her helpless: seizures. They threatened to sideline her, and she dipped into a little bit of the "why me" camp. But then came the reframing: she had a CHOICE to either be her own ally or her o...

You can be really good at what you do and not know how to actually run the business part of what you do. And what does that lead to? Nothing good. And what about a partnership? What if you and your partner butt heads and have different ways of doing literally everything? Jo and Vicky of Canine Business Academy know these challenges first hand, and they talk with Max about how they not only dug deep and did the work to become a powerhouse duo using their respective strengths, but also how to scal...

Italian entrepreneur Dr. Jacopo Iasiello is an international expert in real estate investment, specializing in auctions and short sales. Beginning his career at age 18 as a gemologist in the precious jewelry sector in Italy, creating and developing a successful jewelry franchise that boasted millions of dollars in revenue. After obtaining his Ph.D. in International Business Management, Jacopo moved to Florida to pursue his passion for real estate alongside a group of trusted investors. Listen ...

Given a 1% chance to survive a brain surgery, Amira Nystrom said "let's go for it". She did survive, but the aftermath was not easy. Called the "neighborhood puppy", she had to start all over, learn how to do everything like a child would, depend on everyone. And that was fine, but what wasn't was her recall. She couldn't remember anyone, not really, and it created anguish. A decision to move from the mainland to Hawaii was the first step in a move toward something new. She chose herself over an...

Hypnotherapist Kerie Logan lives by this motto: You have to become what you seek. She’s adhered to it since she was old enough to get out of her family’s controlling and manipulative crosshairs. Without conditional love being modeled, she could have easily assumed it wasn’t in the cards for her. But that didn’t stop her from doing everything in her power to get there. Spoiler alert: she did. And now she helps others become what it is they seek, knowing full well that it doesn’t matter where you ...

Expanding your awareness…not just by asking questions, but the right ones. Raj Khedun thinks we’re doing this life thing all wrong. When he went to India and met an Avatar, he was told “you know nothing. You don’t even know why you’re here.” Big gulp. But instead of running from it, he leaned in. He read, he researched, he asked questions, he got HUMBLE. And now he’s on a mission to help others learn how to distill it all down to the true basics. Extending yourself, giving what you learn away in...

Dr. Brian Alman has been in the mental health field for three decades. He's written 15 books, developed the ACE Assessment (Adverse Childhood Experiences), teaches courses, and is genuinely passionate his work. Listen to him talk to Max about his personal experience with chronic pain as a child and how it forged his path to helping others. It's truly a great episode, one you don't want to miss! *And he may offer a freebie, but you gotta listen to get it! For more from Dr. Brian Alman- www.drbr...