The Unbeatable Mind Podcast With Mark Divine

Kamal Ravikant is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. His most recent book is a brand new edition of "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It." The original was first self-published in 2013. Kamal initially wrote the book as a response to his own personal disaster.  Hear about: How you can change the context of memories from bad to good How you must recognize that Purpose is bigger than pain Your inner life is what you really have Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can learn how to love yourself and let success follow the inner work.

In the second part of Mark's interview with Clint Emerson, retired SEAL, NSA operative, and expert in personal security and preparedness. Mark and Clint discuss his new book "The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell."  Clint is the only SEAL ever inducted into the International Spy Museum and the real life Jason Bourne.  Listen to this episode to find out more about how you can be prepared and the state of national security.

Today we have the first part of Mark's interview with Clint Emerson, retired SEAL and the author of "100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation." Clint is an expert in personal security and preparedness. He is also the author of "The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell." Listen to this episode to learn more about SEALs and military service as well as the current military situation going on with Iran.

John Kim is known as "The Angry Therapist." He is an author, therapist, entrepreneur and podcaster.  His book is "I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck: An Everyman's Guide to a Meaningful Life," and today he talks with Mark about Therapy, coaching and parenting. Hear about: How John is dedicated to being authentic rather than simply being teaching things "at" his clients. Life coaching is often a misnomer, and the term isn't very specific. Parenting is understanding that kids aren't going to be "clones," doing the exact right things that you think they should be doing all the time. Listen to this episode to get a new perspective on coaching and therapy.

For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Brian Mackenzie and Rob Wilson. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Kelly Starrett. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Cal Newport. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Gabby Reece. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

For Christmas week, we'll be re-airing the best episodes of 2019. Today we present Mark's interview with Chris Waddell. In the new year, we'll be starting with new episodes again. In the meantime, enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

Kyle Carpenter is the youngest ever recipient of the Medal of Honor. While fighting in Afghanistan, he was shielding a fellow marine from an enemy hand grenade blast and was severely injured and spent 3 years hospitalized.  He has since written a book called, "You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For." Today, he talks to Commander Divine about how he was able to come back from the experience and his injuries. Listen to this episode to learn insights into extraordinary courage. Kyle's story of honor and courage inspires you beyond to feel like nothing can defeat you.

Today commander Divine has a solocast and continues to read from his upcoming book, "Staring Down the Wolf." In this episode, he talks about excellence and how to achieve that commitment for elite leadership. Learn how: There will always be tension between the protectors of traditional ways of doing things and the curious innovators. Part of a good solution needs to be a focus on simplicity Good use of the Eisenhower Matrix helps you make decisions and focus on the correct issues. Get a preview of how to enhance your own leadership skills to foster excellence.

Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf), a former research biochemist, is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of "The Paleo Solution" and "Wired To Eat." He's well-known as an innovator and entrepreneur in the field of nutrition and diet. Mark talks Robb at the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, about a new approach to food and farming to include: Why traditional forms of farming are better for the environment, whether you're a vegetarian or not. How humans have evolved to eat too much and live sedentary lifestyles (so it's not much of a surprise that we do)! How emotional attachments around food can be a distraction from proper nutrition and farming. Listen to this episode to understand that our diet is only the first step to a reform of your nutrition.

This week we have a rebroadcast of our episode with Joshua Mantz. Josh is a retired Major who commanded in the Army for a decade and is on the board of The Courage Foundation.  In 2007 he was very seriously wounded by a sniper on the outskirts of Sadr City, and he actually died for 15 minutes, before being miraculously revived. Joshua has also recently authored the book "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma through the Power of Human Connection." He talks with Commander Divine about what the experience of dying was like, and the mental challenges of emotional trauma.  

Will Ahmed is the founder of the Whoop fitness system.  He talks to Mark about his business and personal experience with meditation, breathing and the importance of visualization in achieving your goals.   Listen to this episode to get more info about how personal and business performance are connected.

 Anthony Trucks is a former NFL player, currently a speaker, author and an entrepreneur. He talks today with Commander Divine from the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe. Anthony talks about his very difficult childhood, and how he has been able to manage the shifts in his own life. Learn how: We need to learn how to update our mental software How we use the see-shift-sustain method to recognize our patterns and then make lasting change. We need a coach to get our self-perception clear Listen in to hear how to make change happen in your life and make it stick.

Bizzie Gold is a leader in the personal development and wellness field. Her past clients include Julia Roberts and Jennifer Love Hewitt, among others. She's also the founder and developer of Buti Yoga, which focuses on making yoga about both movement and self-development. From the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, Commander Divine talks to her about her BREAK method of psychotherapy and her Buti Yoga practice and business. Listen now to discover how to understand your past and make it work for you.

Commander Divine continues reading from his new book, "Staring Down the Wolf."  In this section, Mark focuses on how imperative it is to always be growing and transforming if you want to become an elite leader. Listen to this episode to learn: Why willingly accepting challenges is the key to growth How mentorship teaches both skills and purpose Why it's not useful to train the same thing over and over again and why variety is essential.

Chris Waddell is a well-known U.S.A Paralympic champion.  Recently he biked up Mt. Kilimanjaro! And he was awarded the title of "Unsung Hero of Compassion" by the Dalai Lama in 2005. Chris talks with Mark about overcoming your challenges as well as learning how to work with the challenges in others. Listen now to discover: Why our ability to manage what happens to us is more important than making plans Why you should stop trying to be a Superman and take help when it's offered instead How being an athlete can give you knowledge of how hard work and pain can actually feel good and be helpful How teams are the real foundation of power

ATP Science head scientist Matt Legge and co-founder Jeff Doidge are two Australians revolutionizing the field of supplements.  They get into gut health and it being one of the most important aspects of nutrition, how nutrients need to be bio-available so the body can actually use them and how whole food is still the best way to get the nutrients you need.  Mark and the ATP Founders get into this and more from the Spartan races at Lake Tahoe.

Mark talks to his good friend Doctor Parsley about the importance and physiology of sleep. Kirk Parsley is a former Navy SEAL, a doctor, author and entrepreneur. His book is called "Sleep to Win: How Navy SEALs and Other High Performers Stay on Top".  Kirk also produces the Sleep Remedy, a mixture of supplements to help your body sleep properly. Listen to this podcast to find out: Why we often undervalue sleep, especially in the high performance community (HINT: Sleeping too little is often seen as a sign of toughness!) How to stop being "woken up" by things that take up your attention Why we should be teaching kids about sleep and their sleep needs Why proper rest is so important to achieving peak performance