Joe Polish interviews stuntwoman and trauma survivor Kimberly Shannon Murphy. Kimberly opens up about her personal journey of overcoming childhood abuse, healing, and how her experiences shaped her career. Her powerful story highlights resilience, transformation, and the importance of addressing trauma for personal growth.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Kimberly in this episode:

• How Kimberly Shannon Murphy transformed her career as a stuntwoman in over 130 films while overcoming unimaginable trauma—from being physically abused as a child to healing through therapy and psychedelics.
• Kimberly reveals how her childhood abuse by her own grandfather drove her to push her body to the limits as a Hollywood stuntwoman, and how she found a path to healing.
• Learn the truth behind Hollywood’s fearless stuntwoman (Kimberly talks about her harrowing past of sexual and physical abuse, and how it shaped her desire to perform life-threatening stunts for over two decades.)
• Kimberly shares her raw experience with psychedelic therapy that unlocked deeply buried trauma and allowed her to reconcile with her past, providing hope to others battling hidden pain.
• The Dangerous Addiction You Never Hear About: Kimberly opens up about her lesser-known form of self-harm: cutting on visible parts of her body as a child, and how it mirrored the pain inflicted upon her by her abusive grandfather.
• Hollywood’s Dark Side and Why the Industry Protects Abusers and Traumatizes Children: Drawing from her years in Hollywood, Kimberly discusses the hidden culture of abuse in the industry and her personal connections to survivors, shedding light on the predators who operate in plain sight.
• Breaking Free from Generational Trauma: Kimberly’s story isn't just about survival—it’s about breaking the cycle of abuse that spans generations. Here's how she confronted her family's denial and chose a path of self-healing and empowerment…
• Reclaiming Your Power After Childhood Abuse: Hear how Kimberly reclaimed her power by cutting ties with family members who refused to acknowledge her trauma, proving that the first step to healing is self-respect.

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Joe Polish sits down with Dr. Tony Nader to explore the profound benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM) and the concept of consciousness. With decades of experience in TM and neuroscience, Dr. Nader shares insights on how TM helps individuals transcend beyond thought, stress, and suffering, leading to greater clarity, productivity, and happiness.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Tony in this episode:

• The effortless technique of Transcendental Meditation (TM) and how it transcends traditional meditation practices.
• How TM reduces stress, enhances mental clarity, and promotes deeper layers of consciousness.
• The science behind TM, including its proven benefits for reducing cortisol, inflammation, and stress.
• Why suffering occurs when we lose touch with our deeper self and how TM reconnects us to peace and happiness.
• Practical strategies for making time for meditation and how TM increases focus, creativity, and productivity.
• The link between consciousness and modern science and how TM bridges the gap, promoting individual and societal growth.
• How TM is helping Entrepreneurs, leaders, and busy professionals make better decisions under pressure.

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In this episode, Joe Polish interviews 3-time Ms. Fitness Olympia Champion Whitney Jones on optimizing physical and mental health. Whitney shares tips on fueling your body with proper nutrition, staying motivated, and overcoming challenges with a strong mindset.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Whitney in this episode:

• Discover the "Breakdance Revolution" in Fitness: Uncover how Whitney Jones flipped the script on traditional fitness routines, using self-taught breakdancing moves to dance her way to three Miss Fitness Olympia titles. (It's not just about the muscles; it's about making every move on stage (and in life) uniquely yours!)
• Embrace the Dare to Be Different: Learn how a simple dare led Whitney from UNKNOWN to UNBEATABLE on the fitness stage (PLUS: The life-changing mindset that challenges you to turn "I can't" into "Watch me.")
• The Unconventional Path to Protein Power: Whitney reveals why your protein shake might be sabotaging your gains and suggests a "back to basics" approach to nutrition that could redefine your relationship with food…
• Redefine Aging: How Whitney Jones shattered age stereotypes by starting breakdancing, proving it's never too late to start something new. (Find out how pushing your boundaries can not only add years to your life but life to your years!)
• The Secret Weapon of Champions: Whitney attributes her success to the power of THIS ONE THING. Discover how it can help you transform the seemingly impossible into your next big win.
• Transform Your Body with the Genius Network's Lean Life Challenge: Tap into the revolutionary fitness and nutrition program that's changing lives within the Genius Network community! (This isn't just another fitness program; it's a blueprint for a lifetime of health and vitality.)
• From Zero to Olympia: Whitney Jones went from fitness novice to a global champion with a simple belief: "Why not me?" Dive into the mindset shifts that can propel you from where you are to where you've always dreamed of being!
• The Nutrition Hack Everyone Gets Wrong: Whitney exposes the most common nutrition mistakes even the most dedicated athletes make and offers a straightforward fix that can turbocharge your fitness results…
• Discover how the right support system can be your key to overcoming fitness plateaus and achieving lasting change. This isn't just about getting fit; it's about building a life where you're constantly uplifted by those around you. Here's why that's so important..

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In this episode of the Genius Network podcast, Joe Polish interviews bestselling Author James Nestor on the transformative power of breath. Discover simple breathing techniques to reduce anxiety, improve performance, and boost overall health.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from James in this episode:

• Breathing for Enhanced Performance: How mastering breathing techniques can significantly improve entrepreneurial decision-making and performance.
• Overcome Anxiety with Breath: Explore the #1 action to counter anxiety and acute panic through controlled breathing techniques.
• Human Evolution and Breathing: Lessons from our evolutionary history to enhance current health and productivity.
• Breathing Techniques for Stress Management: Specific techniques from 'Breath' for managing stress and maintaining focus in high-pressure environments.
• Personal Experimentation Insights: The transformative experience and lessons from James' nasal breathing experiment.
• Transform Your Sleep Quality: Delve into the simple yet effective technique of sleep taping to drastically improve sleep and overall health.
• Revolutionize Your Health: Learn about the evolution of human breathing and the transformative impact of nasal breathing versus mouth breathing.
• Boost Your Memory and Focus: Understand how nasal breathing can enhance cognitive functions like memory and decision-making.
• Journey from Copywriter to Author: Lessons from James' diverse career path that can inspire and guide your own professional journey.
• Dietary Changes for Better Breathing: Simple yet impactful dietary adjustments to improve overall health and breathing efficiency.
• Breathe Your Way to Better Dental Health: Uncover the surprising link between breathing methods and the prevention of cavities.
• Effective Exhalation Techniques: Practical guidance on exhalation methods to boost respiratory health and mental clarity.

If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

Joe Polish interviews Christopher Doyle about effective strategies for long-term sobriety, especially in high-stress careers. They discuss the power of 12-step programs and the vital role of family support. This episode offers practical insights for anyone dealing with addiction.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Chris in this episode:

• Discover why 94.7% of people with substance use disorders don’t perceive the need for help and the critical role external factors play in achieving sobriety.
• From Firefighting to Life-Saving: Learn how Christopher Doyle’s journey from being a New York City firefighter to a seasoned interventionist is transforming the lives of individuals and families battling addiction.
• The Delusion of Control: Dive into the mind of an addict and understand the powerful delusion that they can manage their substance use, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and what to do about it
• Breaking the Cycle: The profound impact of growing up in a recovery household and how it shaped Christopher's unique approach to helping families navigate addiction.
• Beyond the Surface: Why addiction isn’t just about substance use but a symptom of deeper issues. (Hear Christopher's insights on addressing the root causes of addiction for lasting recovery.)
• Empathy Over Stigma: How separating your loved one from their addiction and approaching them with empathy can be the game-changer in their recovery journey.
• Get actionable advice on how to identify the right moment to intervene, present recovery opportunities, and use positive leverage to help your loved one take the first step toward sobriety.

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In this episode, Joe Polish interviews Ruari Fairbairns, Founder of One Year No Beer, who shares insights on the pervasive impact of alcohol, the alcohol industry's influence, and the link between alcohol, trauma, and mental health.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Ruari in this episode:

• Discover Ruari Fairbairns' revolutionary approach to breaking the booze habit that's turned skeptics into believers across 137 countries (PLUS: The story of the global movement "One Year No Beer" that's saving lives one sip at a time.)
• The link between trauma, stress, and drinking habits. (Ruari explains how addressing these deeper issues can lead to more effective recovery.)
• Technology Meets Temperance: An innovative technology that monitors your central nervous system to help you understand and manage your stress and drinking triggers.
• What if stopping wasn’t about quitting, but changing? Ruari flips the script on sobriety with strategies that replace harmful habits with powerful new ones. (Dive into the method that makes the journey from addiction to recovery both successful and sustainable.)
• Beyond Sobriety: Ruari challenges the traditional narratives of addiction recovery, advocating for a new approach that addresses the root causes of alcohol dependence.
• Exposing the myths peddled by billion-dollar booze businesses (and why 2 simple words have led more people to drinking problems than almost anything else...)
• What could giving up alcohol do for your brain and body? Ruari unpacks the startling health benefits of sobriety—improved mental clarity, enhanced physical health, and overall vitality. Discover why less alcohol means more life!
• Learn how Ruari’s research with Stirling University is uncovering the shocking impact of peer pressure on drinking habits, especially among professional women in London.
• Ruari shares how you can rethink your relationship with alcohol, offering practical tips for a healthier, happier, and more productive life.
• Ruari shares his ambitious plans to take "One Year No Beer" beyond a challenge to a comprehensive educational and research initiative, set to redefine health and happiness.

If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

Joe Polish sits down with Cammie, a passionate advocate fighting against the opioid epidemic and the fentanyl crisis. Cammie shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and her mission to prevent others from experiencing similar tragedies.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Cammie in this episode:

• Discover how Cammie Wolf Rice transformed her profound personal loss into a nationwide crusade against the opioid epidemic—learn about her unique approach in "The Christopher Wolf Crusade."
• Cammie challenges common misconceptions about addiction and recovery. Learn how her initiatives are enlightening communities and reshaping perspectives on drug dependency.
• Learn about the innovative approaches to addiction and pain management that Cammie has pioneered, including the use of Life Care Specialists in hospitals to reduce opioid dependency.
• A Mother’s Mission: Hear Cammie recount the heartbreaking story of losing her son to opioids and how it fueled her mission to save others from the same fate.
• How Cammie took on the pharmaceutical industry and the challenges she faces in shifting the paradigm from medication to education and awareness.
• The Power of Purpose: Feel Cammie’s raw emotion and unstoppable drive as she discusses turning personal grief into a public fight for prevention and the power of purpose in navigating life’s toughest challenges.
• Cammie offers heartfelt advice to parents navigating the complexities of addiction in the family…
• Personal Stories, Universal Lessons: Every parent’s nightmare turned into a rallying cry for change.
• Cammie shares personal stories that highlight the human cost of addiction and the strength found in recovery.

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In this episode Joe Polish and Dr. Anna Lembke explore the neuroscience of addiction and the role of dopamine in shaping our behavior. They discuss how modern life affects our pleasure-pain balance and explore effective strategies like dopamine fasting for recovery. Gain unique insights from Dr. Lembke’s personal journey and its impact on her understanding of mental health.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Dr. Anna Lembke in this episode:

• Unlock Neuroscience Secrets: Delve into the neuroscience of addiction and discover how the brain's reward circuit and dopamine play pivotal roles in our behavior and choices.
• The Dopamine-Movement Connection: Learn how dopamine, essential for movement, reward, and pleasure, is impacted by our modern sedentary lifestyle, leading to various addictions.
• Pleasure-Pain Balance Explained: Understand the brain's teeter-totter mechanism of processing pleasure and pain and its profound implications for addiction and mental health.
• Neuroscience of Reward and Craving: Discover how repeated exposure to addictive substances alters our brain's dopamine levels, leading to the craving cycle and addiction.
• Neuroplasticity and Recovery: Explore the concept of neuroplasticity and how abstaining from addictive behaviors can help restore the brain's balance and overcome addiction.
• Understanding the 'Dopamine Fast': Learn about the dopamine fast approach for treating addiction and how it can lead to improved mental health and overall well-being.
• Addiction's Broad Spectrum: Gain insights into the wide range of addictions affecting modern society, from traditional substances to digital media and interpersonal relationships.
• The Impact of Modern Overabundance: Explore how today's world of overabundance and instant gratification may be contributing to a widespread mental health crisis.
• Suicide Trends and Mental Health: The alarming trends in suicide rates, especially in wealthier nations, and their potential link to a dopamine deficit state.
• Digital Media Addiction and Its Consequences: Dive into the alarming statistics of digital media consumption and its addictive nature, highlighting the need for moderation and self-control.
• Practical Strategies for Addiction Recovery: Discover various strategies to combat addiction, from self-binding techniques to leveraging supportive communities and appropriate medication.
• Hormesis in Addiction Recovery: Learn about the role of hormesis - exposure to mild stressors - in building resilience and aiding addiction recovery.
• Community and Governance Roles in Addiction: Understand the importance of community and governance in creating supportive environments for addiction prevention and recovery.
• Defining Addiction in Today's World: Discover what addiction truly means in our modern society, as Anna Lembke explains the continued compulsive use of substances or behaviors despite harm to oneself or others.
• Entrepreneurs and the Addiction Threshold: Learn how to recognize when a healthy drive and ambition in entrepreneurship is tipping into addictive behavior, and the key signs to watch for.
• Communicating Complex Science to a Broad Audience: Understand how Anna Lembke's approach to explaining the complexities of addiction science has evolved, aiming to make it accessible and relatable to a wider audience.
• Personal Impact of Research on Dopamine Nation: Delve into how the research and writing of 'Dopamine Nation' have influenced Anna Lembke's personal life and habits, offering insights into the profound effects of understanding dopamine's role in our lives.

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