Episode 102: From BBQ Champion to Productivity Master (feat. Boomer Anderson)

Alrighty ladies & gents, we’ve officially reached the final episode in our epic 130 episode season 1 & talk about an absolute banger to go out on with me & my beautiful partner in crime, Rachel Varitimos diving in & getting vulnerable about our relationship, our perspective on life & what it takes to be truly successful in life, amongst other things. Guys, when I say this has been one hell of a ride, words simply do not do it justice. I am SO grateful to each of you who have supported the show & everything I do & trust me when I say that this is just the beginning. That being said, it’s time for me to go full berserker mode into the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast & my hope is that all of you that have loved & supported this show can hop over to there & continue getting your batteries charged by stimulating, invigorating conversations until season two begins on the Highly Optimized podcast. So, with all of that being said, sit back, relax & enjoy the hell out of this epic dialogue with me & the beautiful Miss Rachel Varitimos. 

Show Notes:

(3:40)  Having a healthy sex life.

(12:25) The importance of being communicative in a relationship. 

(16:18) What makes us similar…

(28:51) The ego & the heart.

(37:35) Rachel gives some relationship advice.

(57:15) Where you can reach Rachel.

Connect with Rachel

IG: @rachel_varitimos

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Well guys, as you will hear in this episode, the first season of the Highly Optimized podcast, which may be the longest running season in existence, is coming to a close. In this episode, I do a deep dive into the last 3 years of my life with my main man & man behind the curtain of every single podcast I have ever put out into the world, Shlomo Bowe. Shlomo is not only my producer, but he is also one of my dearest friends in the world & over the last 3 years, we have had some wild adventures & have both grown a lot in our own ways during that time. We will be doing one last episode next Wednesday to close out the season & then I will be moving into doing the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast full time, which I am SUPER stoked about. My intention is to put my full heart into everything I do & at this time, I am feeling the call to dedicate myself to this show but fear not! The “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast is getting a re-brand as well & I will be infusing the best parts of the Highly Optimized podcast, including the guests own heroes journeys & tips for living an optimized life into this podcast so go subscribe to the show & as always, thank you all for your continued support & love, I would never be able to do this without that support & without all your kind words that remind me why I do this each & every day.

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In todays episode, I have the opportunity to dive in with my beautiful lady, Rachel Varitimos & one of me & Rachel’s dearest friends & Rachel’s business partner, Kimberly Kesting. These two women are doing some amazing work in the world with their Goddess Mind mastermind designed to help women gain confidence & start & scale their business & their Goddess Getaway retreats that help women dive deeper into this mission & embody a new, empowered way of living & in this episode, we riff on why they were led to this work, what their experience with this type of work has been & who they have been able to become as a result. This episode was an absolute blast to record & we were able to do it live at Mark Englands infamous lake house. So, with that being said, sit back, have a laugh & enjoy the show! 

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As many of you are aware after listening to this show for some time, my intention for each of these episodes is to bring forth the hero’s journey that we all embark upon in one way or another within our lives. For me, it is the hero’s journey that allows us to view our lives as a movie & todays guest on the show is a man who has not only created an epic movie out of his own hero’s journey, but has also dedicated his life to helping other men embark upon their hero’s journey & be able to do so with the proper tools, support & guidance to own the story of their lives through his Masculine Mastery brand, which combines workshops, retreats, immersions & the Masculine Mastery podcast. In addition, he is a master breathwork facilitator & has co-created his very own style of breathwork called Sonic Breathwork that he combines with music in his brand “Beats & Breath”, which is dedicated to helping its clients feel more alive, connected & free through guided experiences. In this episode, we will be exploring the path that led him into the work he is doing today, his tips for men listening who are looking to become the leaders of their lives, why he is so passionate about breathwork & music & much, much more.


About Christopher August:

Christopher August is on a mission to co-create a more conscious and connected world. With over 15 years experience in the fields of personal, business and leadership development, he has helped hundreds of people transform their pain into purpose. 

As a Transformational Coach, Speaker and Facilitator, his work blends somatic healing practices and intuitive guidance with actionable strategies to help other  experience the most free, alive and authentic versions of themselves.

Connect with Christopher 

https://www.christopheraugust.co/ https://masculinemastery.co/ 

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Show Notes:

(2:43) How Christopher got interested into the work he does today.

(6:06) Christopher’s culture shock living in Africa.

(10:30) Lack of modern rights to passage and immature views on masculinity.

(16:30) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com!

(18:36) When the beats and breathe got started.

(28:50) Combing breathe work and psychedelics and the amazing effects from both.

(41:00) A good starting point for men to find who they really are.

(1:00:30) Where the listeners can find Christoper!

(1:04:40) Christopher’s last piece of advice for listeners.

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 This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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I feel it’s safe to say that we are currently living during a very exciting time. With the incredible increase in technology over a very short amount of time that has allowed us to connect with anyone around the world, coupled with the current raising of global consciousness, I personally feel as though I am very fortunate to be alive at this time in history. This being said, although things like technology have allowed us to, in theory, connect more with others from around the world & make our lives easier, it begs the question of why so many of us are so sick & tired? The challenge, as I see it, is that because so many of us are overstimulated & have the ability to distract ourselves effortlessly, the one individual in our lives we have ultimately become less connected with is ourselves. Todays guest on the show is an individual who has made it his life’s work to help those he serves be able to connect back to themselves & has done so by using technology to be able to bring forth frequency healing & musical creations that are not only beautiful to listen to, but that can actually help individuals on a cellular level to connect with themselves, heal from within & come back home to their divine nature as human beings. His mission was ignited by a deep calling to heal his own body & knowing full well that most meditation & healing music available at that time was based in entertainment, rather than healing, he got to work in, quite, literally, being the change that the world of healing was craving so desperately at that time. What resulted was his ability to create & share this type of music worldwide through his business, “Listening To Smile” & in this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into his journey, the unique ways in which he creates his music, the profound healing benefits associated with his music & much, much more!

Show Notes:

(3:10)  What originally got Ian into music?

(8:01) Then vs. now for Ian. 

(12:26) Music acts as a carrier of emotions.

(24:12) What is 432hz and why’s it important. 

(34:18) Ian’s speaker recommendations. 

(1:01:56) Where you can reach Ian.

(1:03:45) Ian’s final piece of advice!

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I imagine that everyone tuning into this episode can relate to the notion that for many of us, we seemingly have many passions that might not feel as though they are connected, yet as we continue to move through our lives, the connections between them begin to become clearer. I know this has been my experience in being interested in psychology, spirituality, plant medicines & health for most of my life & it wasn’t until I began Highly Optimized that I began to see the through line between each of them. Todays guest on the show is a man who shares in this notion of having many passions that may not seem to fit together if you looked at each of them independently, however, actually fit together incredibly well when you look at them all from the unionized perspective that we will be diving in to today in this episode. I first found out about this individual when I discovered his work in shamanism, specifically with Ayahuasca & Cannabis, & was blown away at how many synchronicities we shared specifically in the ways in which we spoke about Cannabis & along with his work as a renowned master shaman, he is also a visionary leader, speaker & author who is the founder of Blue Morpho and Co-Founder of FullStock, LiquidEarth and Landslide. For the immense amount of people who have benefitted as a result of his immense wisdom in these areas, it is clear that he is a pioneer in Amazonian Shamanism, Web3 and NFTs who is linking these realms together in a way that I have yet to come across anywhere else in my travels.

Show Notes:

(3:25) How Hamilton first got into his field(s) of study.

(6:44) Using NFT’s to support creators and creatives. 

(10:31) Creativity is the SOURCE.

(18:05) Creating cannabis shamanism. 

(31:09) What Hamilton saw during a San Pedro ceremony…

(37:52) The masculine, according to Ryan.

(57:34) Where you can reach Hamilton.

(58:23) Hamilton’s final piece of advice for the listeners!

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When we think about the idea of human optimization, oftentimes we forget that it’s not just by optimizing one aspect of our lives that we reach this type of optimization, but rather it is by integrating many different aspects of our lives under the umbrella of optimization that can help us achieve this goal. In this vain, when I meet someone who is so amazing at taking one system of health & helping to create the necessary flow within it to allow people to find the thread of love within it that leads them to being getting curious about where else in their lives they can improve, I take note. Todays guest on the show is a master in the realms of fitness & specifically the realms of kettlebell, steel mace & club bell fitness. His purpose & mission in life is to build a community around optimizing human potential through fitness & wellness techniques & tools & in this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into his journey, his tips for those who are curious about branching out in their fitness repertoire & whatever else the divine wills into action in this epic heart flow we are about to embark upon. 

Show Notes:

(2:43) Learning from podcasts,the current frustrations with the educational system & following your heart against the adversity of the pandemic. 

(10:50) The importance of removing yourself from your comfort zone. 

(14:55) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! 

(16:49) Realizing we are a lot more similar than we are different and the benefit of doing what you love everyday. 

(28:15) Challenges of living in the “information age”. 

(34:51) What Danny’s process is to manifest his goals. 

(43:15) Balancing the left/right brain and surrounding yourself with people that hold you accountable. 

(55:00) Enjoying the mystery of life! 

(59:45) Where you can find Danny. 

(1:00:42) Danny’s last piece of advice for listeners!

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 This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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While many of us have grown up believing that money is the most valuable resource, we can see the inaccuracy in that when we realize that the one thing billionaires wish for more of when they are nearing the end of their lives is more time. In that vain, we can recognize that it is actually time that is the most valuable resource, rather than money. For me, I have recognized that one of the best ways to hack the time game, so to speak, is by first understanding where you want to go & what goals you have & then finding someone who can help you get to those goals quicker & with less hiccups in the road. Todays guest on the show is a master of time hacking & does so in his coaching work with his clients, many of whom are famous celebrities, to ensure that they can not only save time, but increase their mental performance in learning his proven processes behind how he does what he does. In addition to his coaching work, he is also acting as a disruptor in his life, both in the idea of being a “bacon-atarian”, which, as he describes, is a vegetarian that still eats bacon & in the space of podcasting, in which he has paved his own path to podcasting with his podcast, the “Jason Goldberg Is Ruining Podcasting” podcast  & if all of that wasn’t enough, he is also a Tedx speaker, a former rapper that opened up for none less than the Wu Tang Clan themselves & the author behind the incredible book “Prison Break”, which dives into how to vanquish the victim, overcome your obstacles & lead your life. 

Show Notes:

(2:15) When Jason cultivated his “jazz essence” of life. 

(6:54) The importance of not losing the fun in life and not taking everything so seriously. 

(10:50) How Jason got into mindset work. 

(18:05) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! 

(20:10) How to help someone go from a breakdown to a breakthrough. 

(25:00) Tips on how to avoid analysis paralysis. 

(30:15) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! 

(31:45) Upgrading your experience of life by changing your thinking. 

(49:10) Where you can reach Jason. 

(50:15) Jason’s final piece of advice for listeners! 

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 This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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When we think about the incredible journey of life that we are all experiencing within our individual experiences of life right now, one of the main questions I find myself asking constantly is how to keep the totality of my being feeling on top of the world, purpose driven & hopeful for the future no matter what life decides to throw at me. As such, I am constantly reconfiguring my daily rituals to reflect those values in a way that allows them to help me integrate new perspective shifts & keep myself feeling tip top. Todays guest on the show is a man who whether it is breathwork, reiki, psychedelics, language work or any other form of self development practice, he is a master of architecting daily ritual practices in ways that allow both him & his clients to feel supported & confident in taking ownership over their well being. He is the host of the “Innate Flow” podcast, where he showcases individuals who share their own experiences into how to create a deeper “flow” in life & he is also the creator & head coach behind the “Innate Flow Microdose Immersion”, where he teaches his clients how to responsibly wield the power of psilocybin in ways that enact harm reduction tactics & powerful integration practices in order to ensure they are doing good, rather than harm, within the psychedelic space. This episode is sure to allow all of your curiosity cylinders to fire to level 10 & leave you feeling inspired to continue your journey of self development & self awareness with a positive, excited mindset.

Show Notes:

(3:35) How Nate got into coaching and self development.

(7:55) The importance of planning out your days and having a solid structure.

(13:20) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com!

(15:27) The role adventure has played in Nate’s life.

(24:00) Finding your truth and the art of discernment.

(28:50) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook!

(30:15) Surrounding yourself with the right people and being radically honest with your values.

(43:00) Becoming whole by discovering more about yourself when being triggered.

(53:10) Integrating the right belief system.

(56:58) Where you can find Nate.
 
(58:06) Nate’s final piece of for listeners!

About Nate:

Nate Baumgardner raises the global frequency through his energy work, plant medicine coaching and breathwork facilitation. He is an Advanced Reiki Practitioner, an InFLAUX breathwork coach and a Level 2 Enlifted Coach. In the winter of 2021, Nate left Morrison Colorado on a journey to explore the natural beauty of the country with his dog, living and coaching nomadically. Through his flagship program the Innate Flow Microdose Immersion Nate aims to further the evolution of our collective consciousness, and aid in humanity’s healing harnessing the power of microdosing entheogens.

Connect with Nate

Website: https://innateflow.co/
Email: nate@innateflow.co
IG: @innate.flow

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I imagine every single person listening to this episode right now can think back to times in which they felt stuck or unsure as of where to go in life. Speaking for myself, the times in which I have felt this way have normally been times in which I was applying too much logic & not enough heart to my experience of life. All too often, I find that many people are allowing their minds to run the show & even though they may be making a good income, have the house they want, drive the car they want, etc., they feel just as empty as they did before they accomplished these “goals.” This is where the dark night of the soul can show up to break us down & allow us to rebuild from a heart centered place, should we decide to answer that call. Todays guest on the show is a woman who is a master in the realms of coaching, consulting, content creation, social media, branding & universally being able to meet those she serves where they are at & guide them in this dark night of the soul process more & more are finding themselves in within the present day as the collective “meaning” of our society dwindles away in place of the invitation for us to individuate, pave our own paths & unlock our own, unique meanings within our experience of life. In addition, she is also extremely well versed in the realm of micro dosing psilocybin to open up the opportunity for heightened creativity, pleasure & purpose within your experience of life & trust me when I say that this episode will ignite the fire of inspiration from deep within your soul & allow each of you to walk away with the necessary increase in passion required to make lasting change within your life. 


Show Notes

(2:30)  Bijou’s journey into what she does & how she cultivates her passions. 

(12:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! 

(13:55) The importance of having others around for support. 

(21:33) The issue with social media, not feeling connected and avoiding fear. 

(26:30) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! 

(27:58) Allowing yourself to learn from mistakes and to be brave when the time arises. 

(37:00) Remembering your own individual uniqueness and empowering yourself vs societal norms. 

(44:00) The importance of finding what resonates with you.

(48:25) Where you can find Biijou. 

(49:05) Biijou’s final piece of advice!

Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! 

https://www.highlyoptimized.me

 This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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