Today, I talk to Alex Cooper. Alex is the creator, host, and executive producer of the hugely successful podcast and brand Call Her Daddy, which amasses millions of listeners per episode and frequently tops Podcast charts. In 2018, Alex began to blaze a path through the podcasting medium that had never before existed: a space where women were encouraged, empowered, and emboldened to share their unapologetic stories and truths. Now one of the most listened to female podcasters in the world, Alex continues to break all boundaries by shattering stigmas and stomping on misogyny, all while keeping mental health and personal empowerment at the forefront. Her thought-provoking conversations are meticulously designed to explore wide-ranging topics such as life experiences, culture, health, relationships, and more, all through her lens of comedy and extreme candor. To the millions of devoted gen-z and millennial listeners (“The Daddy Gang”) the Call Her Daddy brand represents a new set of values and standards, with many quotes and phrases permeating pop-culture vernacular. In addition, the Boston-bred entrepreneur has a successful merchandise line, as well as several exciting business endeavors in the pipeline.   

Alex bravely shares how she suffered through constant bullying in her younger years and the trauma she still carries because of it, the pain of feeling uncomfortable with your body, and how creating content has helped her find calmness, peace, and purpose. We talk about how gender equality remains a delicate subject, how women can help other women through various programs and campaigns, and how self respect is one of the things we owe to ourselves.  We also discuss how social media can heavily influence our thoughts and actions, how to set boundaries with it and for yourself, and why finding the right partner plays a big role in our success.

Throughout the conversation, we learn that despite the many challenges we’ve faced and will face in the future, there’s no other way but to keep moving forward. Having the will to do so will help mold us to become a better version of ourselves.  

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:56 What was your favorite thing about Italy?
00:06:33 “I turned to making content as an escape.”
00:18:01 We all go through similar experiences
00:20:07 “I’m the same person…”
00:25:54 The trauma of being bullied
00:32:04 We are not equal to men?
00:38:18 You can be mindful and determined
00:43:32 What is your relationship with respect?
00:55:20 Taking the show to a different level
01:00:23 It’s okay if you don’t know things
01:05:46 Dealing with hate comments
01:12:34 When people assume you’re a bad friend
01:23:54 Respecting the privacy of your partner
01:30:55 What are you looking for in a partner?
01:36:45 TheManySidesOfYou
01:42:25 Alex on Fast Five

Alex Cooper ON: Overcoming Self-Doubt  & How to Give Yourself Permission to Outgrow the Past

Today, I will be sharing about setting boundaries in our relationships. When we aren’t used to setting them, we may find it difficult to start setting one. Having one makes us value our self worth so much more and will help encourage others to treat us with respect.

I start by talking about the consequences of breaking our boundaries, especially with the boundaries we had for our old self, how we should start becoming aware of them and build up new ones, and then start sharing these boundaries to our partner to let them understand where we stand. We also have the five types of boundaries we should start practicing.  

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:12 Setting boundaries in relationships
00:06:42 What happens when we break our own boundaries
00:07:14 Become aware of all your boundaries
00:09:15 Set your past behind 
00:10:07 Express your boundaries to your partner
00:16:40 Type #1: Friendship boundary
00:18:05 Type #2: Ideas boundary
00:19:29 Type #3: Financial boundary
00:21:18 Type #4: Alone time boundary
00:23:00 Type #5: Purpose boundary

5 Boundaries to Set in Relationships & 3 Ways to Use Them Effectively

Today, I am talking to Joe Jonas. Joe rose to fame, alongside his brothers Kevin and Nick, as a member of the pop rock group Jonas Brothers. The band became one of Disney's prominent figures and even took the lead roles in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.    

Joe opens the conversation by sharing how he had come to love meditation and how this has helped him appreciate self love even more. We talk about his struggles as a solo artist, the realization that he needed professional help which eventually led to therapy which then led to the understanding that his feelings were valid. Joe is proud of his humble beginnings and how this affects our perspectives, becoming a husband and a father, and the value of staying connected to the people that you truly care for.      

This episode was filmed at Soho Works: 10 Jay Street.

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:31 Creating a bond through meditation
00:08:35 When did you start to work on yourself?
00:17:02 Respect for individual creativity 
00:22:25 Venturing into acting
00:26:18 Inspiration to develop a good work ethic
00:31:23 Humble beginnings is so essential 
00:35:58 We’re each other’s best friend
00:38:41 Enjoy every moment with your child
00:41:28 An unforgettable experience with a therapist
00:43:27 What’s your daily routine?
00:47:08 An interview with Vanessa Bryant
00:49:37 Sometimes it better to reach out first
00:52:53 Keeping relationships as healthy as much as possible
00:57:29 Final Five with Joe

Joe Jonas ON: The Fear of Failing & How to Find Courage to Leave Your Comfort Zone

Today, I sit down with one of my good friends, Jim Kwik. Jim Kwik is a widely recognized world expert in brain performance, mental fitness and memory improvement. After a childhood brain injury left him with learning challenges, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his cognitive performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower. is the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller: “Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.” Make sure to grab a copy here!

Jim tells us about the power of choice and how transformation is just like a butterfly inside a cocoon. He also talks about rejecting a limit from someone we love and how we can break free from a limitation.

This episode was filmed at Soho Works: 10 Jay Street.

Visit https://hvmn.me/PURPOSE

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:17 Is this limitation real or not?
00:05:02 Open mindedness vs. delusion
00:06:03 The power of choice
00:11:15 Limitations are safe
00:14:59 Transformation is like a butterfly
00:18:57 Reflecting on someone else’s life
00:22:11 Pain makes you present
00:24:05 Living slow-paced
00:26:27 Peace of mind
00:29:42 Having options
00:32:11 The Limitless Model
00:41:46 Rejecting a limit

Jim Kwik ON: Why You Feel Burned Out & How to Break Free From Your Limiting Beliefs

Today, I am talking to Trevor Noah. Trevor is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has broken free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. He has written, produced, and starred in 11 comedy specials, including his most recent, “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia,” which launched in November 2018 on Netflix. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation “It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which also debuted as a New York Times bestseller.     

Trevor opens the conversation by sharing what it was like growing up, how he sees the rest of the world, and why it felt like it was okay growing up the way he did. We then exchange thoughts and perspectives on topics such as finding the true meaning of having a ‘home’, the type of friends we often surround ourselves with and why, finding independence in a completely new and foreign place, and being mindful of yourself and in one with your inner thoughts.     

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:18 Same story, same book but different meaning
00:05:33 Comparing your hardships to others experiences
00:09:27 “It was not bad because it happened to everyone.”
00:13:27 Are you forced to be grateful for everything?
00:19:13 The true definition of the word home
00:21:39 What is your purpose?
00:25:19 Who are your friends?
00:35:43 Becoming unrelatable to people
00:44:43 How does a monk fire someone?
00:46:48 What is your idea of safety?
00:52:30 When’s the best time to walk away?
00:56:37 Having conversations with yourself
01:03:37 When you leave home
01:09:25 The burden our parents unconsciously give us 
01:17:54 The Many Sides to Us
01:24:03 Trevor on Final Five

Trevor Noah ON: How to Turn Bad Experiences into Healing Experiences & Finding Calm in Chaos

Today, I will be sharing with you three ways for you to break out of your comfort zone and the endless possibilities if you start following your curiosity. If you keep growing and stop being too comfortable, you will see yourself achieving a whole lot more.

If you want to pre-order the book, 8 Rules of Love, go to https://8rulesoflove.com/ 

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:36 Prepare for the year ahead
00:02:11 Breaking out of our comfort zone
00:03:42 What is a good goal?
00:04:49 You learn in the uncomfortable moments & change your environment
00:07:57 When comfort creeps in
00:10:39 Figure out your blind spots
00:11:35 The uncomfortable became comfortable
00:13:08 Complacency and comfort lead to a crash
00:15:39 Be limitless
00:18:24 Follow your curiosity
00:21:58 Three things you need to do next year

3 Ways to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone & 3 Ways to Challenge Yourself This Week

Today, I am talking to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, CA, Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She is an author of several books including Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship with a Narcissist, and “Don’t You Know Who I Am?”: How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. The focus of Dr. Durvasula’s clinical, academic and consultative work is the etiology and impact of narcissism and high-conflict, entitled, antagonistic personality styles on human relationships, mental health, and societal expectations.   

Dr. Ramani shares her studies about narcissism and our narcissistic tendencies. She and I talk about how our personalities define how we act with people and around people, why narcissists are resistant to change and to how deal with one, the truth about gaslighting and why it is so unhealthy to the person at the receiving end, and why we shouldn't misplace our hopes in others and instead place it on ourselves.      

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:11 When did narcissism become a study of focus?
00:07:06 Narcissism is a very quiet condition
00:12:45 Awareness and discomfort 
00:19:37 How do people end up with a narcissistic personality?
00:26:25 Narcissists can be very attractive
00:33:26 The concept of multiple truths
00:36:40 Love bombing
00:41:08 The real meaning of gaslighting
00:47:05 Dealing with a gaslighter
00:53:35 “I can change this person.”
01:00:07 Ultimate healing from a narcissistic relationship
01:04:31 Setting healthy boundaries
01:06:49 Adopting narcissistic patterns to be able to fight back
01:09:20 Misplaced hope

Dr. Ramani ON: How to Spot a Narcissist & 3 Signs of Gaslighting in Any Relationship

Today, I will be sharing with you seven questions you can ask yourself before the year ends to help you get a clear insight of how this year went, the ups and downs, the special moments, and the things you might want to do away or restart next year. These reflections will help you realize what you may want to do differently this new year.  

If you want to pre-order the book, 8 Rules of Love, go to https://8rulesoflove.com/ 

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:46 Question #1: What is the challenge that you’ve overcome this year?
00:06:24 Question #2: What’s a surprise you dealt with?
00:09:24 Question #3:What is something you bought this year?
00:11:45 Question #4: What’s the best book/podcast you read/listened to?
00:13:04 Question #5: What are your blind spots for next year?
00:14:03 Question #6: What made you the happiest this year?
00:16:14 Question #7: Who’s the person you couldn’t have gotten through this year without?

7 Powerful Questions to Successfully Reflect on 2022 & End the Year with Confidence

Get the CD here: http://www.hayhouse.co.uk/divine-love

Join Dr Wayne W. Dyer on the breathtaking island of Maui for a powerful event that could change your life. In this CD programme, Wayne will help you ease the conflicting thoughts in your mind and wake up to the power of Divine Love. He will teach you how to feel your own connection to your purpose - your highest self. You came from love, and you will return in that same perfect love. And you will learn to live from this love perspective on a daily basis - thus allowing you to tap into your own divinity and experience first hand the inner peace that is yours. 

Wayne has often said that his own purpose has been to live a God-realised life, and from this point of view, he discovered something that changed his life: with God, all things are possible. And this, of course, leaves nothing out. Listening to this programme will help you cleanse the connecting link between what you have come to believe about yourself and who you really are. 

You are Divine... step into the Love.

Dr. Wayne W Dyer - Divine Love: Intro & Pain Is Proof Of Self-Deception

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