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Michael Smoak is a fitness coach, entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of HigherUp Wellness. After losing more than 60 pounds and leaving a career in corporate sales, Michael built a platform dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental health through simple, sustainable habits.

Today on the show we discuss why you keep breaking promises to yourself, how to build confidence and overcome self-doubt, the loneliness that comes with changing your life, why fear of judgment holds you back, building habits that keep you going through life's hardest moments, and how to stop letting fear prevent you from becoming who you want to be.

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Dr. Jeremy London is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience treating heart disease. He is board-certified in general, vascular, and thoracic surgery and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. After experiencing a heart attack himself and discovering a 99% blockage in one of his coronary arteries, Dr. London gained a new perspective on the importance of prevention and understanding cardiovascular risk. Today, he uses his social media platforms and podcast to make complex medical information accessible, challenge health misinformation, and empower people to take control of their long-term health.

Today on the show we discuss why heart disease can develop silently for decades, the warning signs Dr. Jeremy London ignored before discovering a 99% blockage in his heart, why normal cholesterol levels can hide dangerous cardiovascular risk, the most important lifestyle habits and blood markers for preventing heart attacks, what elevated Lp(a) really means for your long-term health, and whether it's actually possible to reverse heart disease and much more.

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⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov
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Dr. Timothy Fong is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA's Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. He also serves as President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Fong specializes in gambling disorder, behavioral addictions, and substance use disorders, with a focus on understanding how addiction affects the brain and developing evidence-based strategies for prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery. Through his clinical work and research at UCLA, he helps individuals and families recognize addictive behaviors, overcome their consequences, and rebuild healthier lives.

Today on the show we discuss the alarming rise of online gambling addiction among young men, how big wins and near misses fuel the brain's reward system, the warning signs that gambling has crossed into addiction, how shame and financial devastation can destroy families, the four pillars of lasting recovery, and how to rebuild trust and take back control of your life and much more.

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⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov
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Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board-certified psychiatrist, ADHD specialist, bestselling author, and mental health advocate known online as @ThePsychDoctorMD. Drawing on her experience as both a psychiatrist and someone living with ADHD, she helps millions of people better understand their brains, improve focus, manage emotions, and overcome challenges with motivation and executive function.

Today on the show we discuss: how to trick your brain into doing hard things even when you lack motivation, the hidden emotional reasons behind procrastination, why ADHD is more than just a focus problem, practical strategies to stop self-sabotage and follow through on your goals, how sleep and phone habits impact your ability to concentrate, and how to break the cycle of shame and self-criticism to build lasting discipline and much more.

Today's sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠Waking Up ⁠⁠⁠
Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here:
⁠⁠https://wakingup.sjv.io/B5V291

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov
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Stan Efferding is a world-record-holding powerlifter, IFBB professional bodybuilder, nutrition expert, and creator of The Vertical Diet. Known as the “World’s Strongest Bodybuilder,” Stan has spent over 30 years helping elite athletes and everyday individuals improve their strength, body composition, and overall health. He is also the co-author of The Vertical Diet, which emphasizes simple, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits for long-term health and performance.

Today on the show we discuss: the biggest biohacking scams and misleading health claims, why fasting and popular diet trends are often overhyped, the dangers of obsessing over health optimization, the simple habits that actually drive sustainable fat loss and better health, why consistency and accountability matter more than motivation, and how to build a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing your happiness and much more.

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