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The Dan Go Podcast is about discovering all the high-performance secrets that founders and busy entrepreneurs use to ensure they stay fit and lean (no matter how busy they get) This podcast is a reminder to use those secrets -- which makes getting in shape, easy and stress-free while doing it in a way that fits your busy lifestyle, and ultimately, this will make you a better performer at work and home. Learn more: https://highperformancefounder.com/
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Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
I am so excited about today's guest, Dr. David Spiegel, because I have been using his Reveri app myself for some time, and it has made a tremendous impact on my life. The ease of accessibility and profound yet simple changes the app provides has truly transformed my perspective.
Dr. Spiegel discusses hypnosis and the essential differences between the actual psychological therapeutic process and stage hypnosis, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what you want, treating your body with respect, and feeling good from the moment you start. Reveri helps reconnect you with your childlike ability to learn and absorb information, and ultimately, by shifting your cognitive flexibility, entirely new perspectives become possible. Weight loss, better sleep, and even curbing addictions suddenly become much more attainable through hypnosis.
Dr. Spiegel also shares his dream for the future - that millions more people will gain access to this life-changing tool through his app. As he mentions, the idea is to help as many people as possible live better, healthier lives and be kinder to themselves.
I am truly grateful that Dr. Spiegel has made hypnosis accessible through technology for all of us to benefit, and I really appreciate his time coming on to the show. This was such a fun conversation, and I can't wait to have him back on. If you enjoy this conversation with Dr. Siegel, I encourage you to go to your app store and download Reveri! Please be sure to also subscribe on your favorite podcast app if you aren’t subscribed already, and if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and leave me a five-star review, that really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:26 - Welcome to the show, Dr. David Siegel!
2:42 - What got Dr. Siegel into hypnotherapy in the first place?
8:18 - Pain involves both signals from injuries and the brain's interpretation of them.
10:20 - Stage hypnosis misunderstands hypnosis as losing control.
13:56 - Less focus on pain improves one's quality of life, even if the pain persists.
16:43 - Hypnosis poses no risk, so it's worth a try even if it doesn't work.
18:49 - What happens to the brain during hypnosis?
25:17 - Dr. Siegel encourages us to cherish childhood.
26:39 - Talking to children like children instead of adults preserves the magic of childhood.
28:58 - Dr. Siegel says that talking with children allows adults to interact with their inner child.
31:24 - Reveri is very accessible, although seeing a licensed professional is still a good idea.
35:10 - Hear some stories of success for improved sleep, pain control, and smoking cessation.
37:15 - Dan shares how he accidentally stopped drinking as a result of the app.
40:34 - Dan and Dr. Siegel discuss positive reinforcement rather than focusing on what to avoid.
42:01 - What protocol would Dr. Siegel suggest for acute problems such as smoking or weight?
44:42 - Dr. Siegel recommends self-hypnosis every 1 to 2 hours.
47:04 - Dr. Siegel shares his feelings about Milton Erickson.
49:26 - Legitimizing hypnosis wasn't easy for Dr. Siegel but has absolutely been worth it.
51:34 - Is there anything about hypnosis that hasn’t been proven that Dr. Siegel believes true?
53:44 - Dr. Siegel explains how hypnosis allows for new experiences, thoughts, and identities.
56:35 - Dr. Siegel touches upon how hypnosis could amplify business success.
58:54 - Learn about the protocol in the app called Find Your Focus.
59:41 - Dr. Siegel shares his hope that the app will become accessible to more people.
Resources
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
My guest today is someone I’ve been looking up to and admiring for nearly twenty years. A training and fitness legend, Joe DeFranco is the founder and the owner of DeFranco’s Gym where he trains high-caliber athletes. He joins me today with his nearly three decades worth of experience and wisdom to touch upon his Agile 8 approach, reflecting on the important lessons learned over the last twenty-six years of his training career.
Joe also walks us through his career and how his mindset about certain things has shifted and changed. He explains how he has become more open-minded over the years about using machines to exercise and train, explains how training pro wrestlers is different than other types of pro athletes such as football players, reflects on whether or not he has found balance between his professional life and personal life, and so, so much more!
It was truly an honor having Joe whom I’ve admired for so long on the show, and I had so much fun chatting with him. If you enjoy this conversation with him, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app if you aren’t subscribed already. I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:43 - Has Joe ever trained any celebrities?
4:19 - Joe touches upon the polarizing opinions within this industry.
7:06 - Joe encourages us to do research into experts to see if they’re actually experts.
9:49 - Hear about The Agile 8 and what Joe’s current Agile 8 is.
12:08 - Joe points out that one mobility drill won’t work for everyone.
14:59 - What is usually going on when you have tightness in your lower back?
18:16 - Joe reflects on one of the biggest lessons learned over the last few decades.
19:51 - How is Joe’s current training different than it was when he was in his 20s and 30s?
23:02 - Never train through serious pain.
26:35 - Joe gives insight into using machines to exercise.
31:06 - Joe makes a case for what machines are best for.
33:51 - How does training differ between different classes of athletes?
38:19 - Joe tells a funny story that happened at Triple H’s and Stephanie McMahon’s house.
45:08 - Joe reflects on his history on YouTube.
48:31 - Joe has upheld standards at his gym.
51:35 - How does Joe find balance between all of his responsibilities?
57:57 - Joe describes a good template for the average person who wants to train.
58:30 - Warm up to train; don’t train to warm up.
1:02:40 - Joe emphasizes low technical skill, high output.
1:05:40 - Joe uses box-breathing to bring his body back down.
1:08:40 - What sneaker would Joe bring to an island if he could only bring one?
1:11:20 - Where can people follow Joe?
Resources
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Today’s guest Robert Greene is the author of numerous motivational books such as The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery, and The 33 Strategies of War (just to name a few), and he joins me to discuss various topics such as basketball coach Phil Jackson’s legacy, how he approaches meditation, the new book that he is writing about the sublime, the process behind writing his first book, his thoughts about current artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, and so much more.
Robert takes the time to answer a few questions that were sent in from listeners on Twitter, including who some of his go-tos are for philosophical mentors, what his take is on health and fitness, how he goes about operating against his biases when researching and writing, etc. He also talks about his love of cats and describes some of the cats that he has had over the course of his lifetime.
It was such an honor having Robert on the podcast because his books have definitely changed my life. If you enjoy this conversation with Robert Greene, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app if you aren’t subscribed already! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
0:41 - Welcome to the show, Robert Greene!
2:49 - Robert talks about Phil Jackson.
5:53 - Robert meditates for about forty minutes every morning.
6:30 - How does Robert approach meditation?
9:21 - Robert discusses his stroke several years ago and why it changed his plan for a book.
10:38 - How did Robert’s stroke affect his relationship with the sublime?
11:28 - Robert shares a near-death experience that he had.
14:53 - What does Robert do to put himself in the shoes of his writing subjects?
18:35 - Learn about Robert’s religious journey.
20:59 - Robert talks a bit about Buddhism.
25:29 - Robert explains what his inner voice was saying when he wrote his first book.
28:34 - The stakes were so high for Robert’s first book.
32:14 - How does Robert feel about cancel culture?
36:51 - What are Robert’s thoughts on artificial intelligence?
39:49 - Robert argues that our culture is growing into a fear of humanity.
42:56 - Robert shares his thoughts on using ChatGPT for research.
47:43 - Robert read and loved the book The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.
49:06 - Who are some of Robert’s philosophical mentors?
51:21 - Hear Robert’s take on health and fitness.
55:00 - Robert sometimes has to pull back because he pushes himself too hard.
57:11 - How does Robert go about curating his research when writing?
1:01:25 - Why did Robert name his cat Brutus?
1:04:25 - Learn about Robert’s current two cats.
1:07:33 - Robert reveals that he is about halfway through writing his new book on the sublime.
Resources
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
I would consider today’s guest Blake Burge to be the guru of Excel spreadsheets. He joins me today to discuss how he got interested in Excel to begin with, what his early jobs were like, what traits are most important to him when it comes to people joining a team (emphasizing not only how important attitude is but also that you need to be both good at your job and good to work with), and more.
He also shares what areas of his life for which he uses Excel, including budgeting, a shopping list meal planner, etc. I really hope that you find this episode helpful and insightful, and if you do, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app if you aren’t subscribed already! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:03 - I reveal today’s guest to be Blake Burge, Excel expert.
2:42 - What got Blake into Excel in the first place?
5:34 - Blake describes his role in his initial business.
8:27 - What key things does Blake look at when assessing the operation of a business?
12:52 - Blake identifies the most important qualities of a prospective person on the team.
17:38 - What would interest Blake if you were looking to hire him?
22:55 - Why did Blake decide to start his own business?
29:13 - Blake offers an explanation as to why people have gravitated toward his work.
33:32 - In what areas of his life does Blake use Excel?
38:28 - Blake understands that spreadsheets aren’t for everyone.
43:32 - Blake admits that he has missed days when tracking fitness.
45:52 - What was Blake tracking?
51:02 - Blake shares his contact info.
Resources
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
If you’re looking to lose weight this year, then this episode of the podcast is definitely for you, as I am giving you the blueprint for losing at least twenty pounds in 2023! This blueprint is a long-term plan for sustainable weight loss; it is not a quick fix. If that meets your needs right now, then listen in.
I walk you through the ins and outs of losing at least twenty pounds over the next year, including but not limited to eating single ingredient nutrient dense foods, drinking plenty of water, having at least three strength training sessions per week, limiting (if not entirely giving up) alcohol use, and more.
Losing weight can be a gradual process, and that’s okay. By making small changes to your lifestyle and eating habits, you can successfully reach your goal in the healthiest ways. Remember, though, it’s important to have a long-term mindset. Usually, the faster you lose weight, the faster you’re going to gain it back.
I hope that this episode is helpful for you. If so, if you aren't subscribed to the podcast already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
0:38 - I am giving you the blueprint for losing twenty or more pounds in 2023.
4:19 - #1 is to lose about 10% of your body weight at a time.
5:43 - What should you be eating?
7:48 - Be sure you’re eating a lot of vegetables during many of your meals.
9:08 - I encourage you to eat your food slowly and mindfully.
11:41 - I stress the importance of drinking plenty of water.
14:46 - Eat on a regular schedule.
17:30 - You should keep a food journal.
20:43 - I shift the conversation toward working out.
24:33 - Don’t try to ego-lift at the gym.
26:22 - I start talking about sleep.
29:23 - Avoid any cognitive stimulation when you’re going to sleep.
30:38 - Don’t have any screens in front of you when you go to bed.
31:28 - I strongly encourage you to limit alcohol consumption.
32:37 - Be sure to train your mind as much as your body.
34:37 - I recommend the book With Winning in Mind to you.
35:48 - You have to have a longerm mindset.
38:33 - I recommend getting a qualified coach.
Resources
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Joining me today is Dan Martell, author of the book Buy Back Your Time. I have known Dan for nearly a decade, and he is a good friend of mine. Dan takes us back to the very beginning and how he got started, taking us all the way back to his traumatic childhood and how that led to a prison sentence and his turning his life around.
Dan now runs the largest software coaching program for CEOs, and he shares his journey, including how and why he decided to become sober, why he stays physically active, what inspired him to write his book, and so much more! It’s such an incredible and insightful conversation!
I am so appreciative of Dan, his time, and his willingness to share his story. He allows his instincts to come through which is something that I really admire about him. Be sure that you follow him on social media, especially Instagram, and if you aren't subscribed to the podcast already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:25 - Dan Martell is my guest today.
4:10 - Dan takes us back to the beginning.
7:36 - Dan discusses his sentence for crimes committed when he was younger.
10:00 - Hear Dan enthuse over software and how business became a new addiction for him.
11:38 - Discover what Dan does today.
12:56 - Dan reveals what the catalyst for change was for him.
16:22 - Dan identifies addiction to positive behavior was a turning point for him.
19:37 - Hear why Dan gave up alcohol.
23:19 - Dan’s wife didn’t initially think that his sobriety would last.
25:05 - What benefits has Dan noticed since he gave up alcohol?
27:45 - Dan argues that energy is in everyone and that he can prove it.
29:20 - Why does Dan do things that are physically difficult?
32:03 - Dan reveals why he named his book Buy Back Your Time.
35:24 - Dan would feel odd not working out at least once a day.
37:33 - Hear about Dan’s basic principles.
40:55 - Dan minimizes as much need for decision-making as possible.
44:40 - Dan reveals that he would have no regrets if today were his last day.
46:31 - Learn about Dan’s religious beliefs.
49:00 - Dan explains that there are two conversations going on in you all the time.
53:13 - Dan reveals why spirituality is important to him.
54:17 - I believe that we are all here for a reason.
55:00 - What inspired Dan to write Buy Back Your Time?
58:38 - Dan sums up why he wrote the book.
1:01:44 - I point out something that I admire about Dan.
1:02:51 - Dan reveals where people can buy his book.
1:06:47 - Dan discusses his logo/signature.
Resources
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
I am now in my forties, and looking back, I realize that I can barely recognize who I was in my twenties. I therefore want to help you by sharing the top five lessons that I learned over the last couple of decades of my life.
These lessons include but are not limited to how physical health affects mental health, why we need to change our identities, and how there are no quick fixes; it takes time because you have to play the long game.
I really hope that sharing these five big lessons is helpful for you. If you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
0:44 - I talk about what has changed in the last twenty years or so.
1:36 - I want to share the top five lessons that I’ve learned.
2:30 - The first lesson is that physical health affects mental health.
3:09 - I recommend a couple of helpful TED Talk videos.
5:11 - I reveal the second big lesson that I learned.
7:58 - Learn what happens when you eat processed foods.
9:41 - We need to retrain our taste buds.
12:10 - I argue that your identity needs to change.
13:04 - I point out that I still slip up and am not perfect.
15:34 - Hear my fifth and final biggest lesson learned.
17:22 - How long do I believe it takes to get in shape?
20:52 - I bring all of this together in a closing statement.
Resources
Watch Wendy Suzuki’s TED Talk About How Exercise Affects Your Brain
Watch TED Talk About the Surprising Effect Food Has on Mental Health
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
I have been listening to today’s guest’s music all the time - such as while I drive and while I work out - and I feel that he is changing the music industry. Welcome Akira the Don to the podcast where he and I discuss his creation process, how to create meaning in your life from meaning in music, and so much more! (Plus, without spoiling anything, I will tell you that you will definitely want to stay tuned until the very end of the interview!)
Akira creates a revolutionary type of music referred to as meaningwave, and I reveal to Akira how and why his music has changed the way that I listen to music, and Akira discusses his biggest musical influences. He also shares the connection between mind and body, his feelings on artificial intelligence mimicking art, how he reinvents himself, and, as I said, so much more!
This has been such an incredible conversation. I really appreciate Akira and his music, and I appreciate his time on the podcast! If you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
0:49 - Learn why I am really excited about this episode.
1:09 - Dan reveals that today’s guest is meaningwave musician Akira the Don.
2:53 - Dan tells Akira that Akira’s music has changed Dan’s life.
3:53 - Dan shares one of his favorite Akira the Don lyrics.
6:44 - Akira argues that the biggest musical genre to emerge in the last decade is lo-fi hip hop.
8:13 - Music, Akira points out, is the most powerful form of communication.
11:02 - Dan connects the conversation to the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse.
12:39 - Akira asserts that everything that we do is melodic and rhythmic.
13:23 - Dan feels that words can be poetic even when they don’t rhyme.
16:02 - Akira explains his usual creation process.
18:57 - Dan argues that the sign of a true artist is creating consistently.
21:53 - What kind of synchronicities is Akira on the lookout for?
23:39 - Akira discusses meaning as motivation.
25:22 - Akira offers advice to anyone who feels that their life is devoid of meaning.
28:34 - Discover that Akira only just incorporated exercise into his life recently.
30:02 - What has Akira learned about himself from exercise?
33:02 - Akira discovered that a lot of athletic people are actually intelligent.
35:18 - Dan argues that truly intelligent people exercise.
38:19 - Dan points out that not having control over your own body is a sign of weakness.
39:39 - Akira argues that artificial intelligence can’t steal a true artist’s art.
41:49 - How does Akira reinvent himself?
44:41 - Akira offers insight into why time sometimes feels like it’s going faster.
47:20 - Dan shifts the conversation toward Akira giving up alcohol.
49:49 - Discover how Akira’s life changed after he stopped drinking.
51:27 - What meaningwave song has made a major difference for Akira?
53:39 - Akira describes what he calls the bitch voice.
56:06 - Akira enthusiastically describes his son.
58:18 - Hear about steam theory.
1:01:14 - Akira identifies steak as a metaphorical cheat code.
1:03:12 - Akira discusses Joseph Campbell.
1:05:14 - Akira makes a case for why divorcing yourself from culture is dangerous.
1:08:06 - Hear a quote from Jack Kirby.
1:09:38 - Where can we find and engage with Akira?
Resources
Purchase Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
Purchase Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert B. Cialdini
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Today's guest is who I would call the Michael Jordan of functional dentistry. His unique insights into sleep, oral health, and health overall have drastically changed my life as well as hundreds of thousands of other people's lives. Welcome to the show, Dr. Mark Burhenne!
Mark is unique in his approach to dentistry because unlike most dentists, he doesn't want patients to have to come back repeatedly to his chair. He instead takes a preventative approach. He joins me to discuss his interest in sleep as a dentist; how he came across mouth-taping (which I did a podcast episode about!); why he believes that dentists and physicians should be working together more often; his takes on using mouthwash, black seed oil pulling, and fluoride.
He also answers a series of rapid-fire questions sent in by listeners, including but not limited to whether or not mercury fillings are dangerous, if gum recession can be reversed, what his thoughts are on pulling wisdom teeth, and so much more! A functional dentist won't shame you for cavities and whatnot; they will educate you, and that's what Mark does!
I am so grateful for Mark's time. I learned so much from this conversation and hope that you do too! If you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:28 – Dan is excited to introduce Dr. Mark Berhenne to the podcast!
2:51 – Mark explains his interest in sleep in addition to oral health.
5:36 – Discover how Dan discovered Mark.
6:51 – Mark discusses mouth-taping.
10:19 – Mark discovered mouth-taping while researching for his book.
11:41 – What are the positive results of mouth-taping?
13:57 – Mark explains why so many people breathe through their mouths.
17:37 – Mouth-taping can dramatically increase oral health.
18:30 – Mark discusses the link between oral health and overall health.
22:17 – How would Mark work with a physician to increase a client's overall health?
26:02 – There may be correlations between plaque buildup and heart disease.
26:43 – What are Mark's thoughts on mouthwash?
29:56 – Mark touches upon his thoughts on black seed oil pulling.
33:55 – What is Mark's routine for brushing, flossing, and tongue-scraping?
37:28 – Should we brush right after eating or wait a bit?
41:00 – Mark offers his take on fluoride.
46:22 – Mark shares what types of toothpaste we should be using.
47:51 – What is the ideal diet if we want to avoid the dentist's chair?
51:25 – Dan thanks Mark for making dentistry available to so many people.
53:21 – Mark tells us about his provider list.
55:11 – Are mercury fillings dangerous?
55:20 – Can gum recession be reversed?
55:56 – Mark lists the common causes of gum recession.
56:29 – How can we prevent teeth-grinding?
59:07 – Mark recommends what he believes to be the best toothbrush on the market.
1:01:48 – What are Mark's thoughts on pulling wisdom teeth?
1:02:55 – What resources does Mark use to help optimize his health?
1:06:12 – Mark touches upon some of the biggest dental scams.
1:10:19 – Mark advises us to read Breath by James Nestor.
1:11:47 – Mark argues that people in 100 years will see mouthwash as weird and dangerous.
1:12:48 – What is Mark's biggest question he wants to be answered?
1:13:33 – Where can people find Mark?
Resources
Listen to My Episode About Mouth-Taping
Listen to Ask the Dentist Podcast
Purchase James Nestor’s Book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Read Dr. Mark Hyman MD’s book Food Fix
Purchase Kate Rheaume-Bleue’s Book Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Although I have some exciting interviews coming up, I am going solo today and want to talk about my sleep routine. Working on my sleep routine and trying to get a good amount of sleep was a struggle for a good twenty years or so, especially with trying to get to sleep in the first place and then staying asleep once I did get to sleep.
I, at first, thought that it was a lost cause, that it was a genetic problem that I couldn't resolve, but one thing that I realized over the last twenty years is that my difficulty sleeping had a lot more to do with habits and behavior than with genetics, so tune in as I share some tips with you on how to sleep better.
I encourage you to try mouth-taping, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and blue light before bed, dim your lights at night, and more. If you tend to struggle with sleep at night, I hope that this episode is helpful for you. If so, then if you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
0:46 – Dan is going solo today.
1:05 – Dan is discussing his sleep routine in this episode.
3:17 – Difficulty falling asleep has more to do with habits than genetics.
4:23 – My first tip is to try mouth-taping.
7:23 – What type of tape do I use for mouth-taping?
8:09 – I advise against alcohol.
10:34 – I encourage you to use blue light blockers.
12:38 – Another thing that has improved my sleep is restricting caffeine.
14:34 – Learn about the 3-2-1 method.
16:31 – I talk about morning sun exposure.
19:00 – You should dim the lights at night.
20:51 – I summarize all the main points of this episode.
Resources
Listen to My Episode About Mouth-Taping
Check Out the Tape I Use for Mouth-Taping
Buy a Pair of Swannies Blue Light Filter Glasses