Bobby Castro’s story is the epitome of American dream. With only a 9th grade education he incredibly wound up building and selling his company worth $1 billion. Tune into this episode to hear how he made it all happen.

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer for Google [X], the division of Google responsible for moonshots like the self-driving car and worldwide WiFi delivered by balloons. After the unexpected death of his son, Ali, Mo went on a journey on how to engineer happiness as a way to process his grief. He shares what he learned in his bestselling book, “Solve for Happy.”

Three-time Emmy-nominated Days of Our Lives star Arianne Zucker, who also happens to be the actress featured in the leaked Trump/Billy Bush video, joins Dan to talk about what a crisis can teach us about resilience and creating hope from chaos. Show notes at http://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/

Dan interviews Sarah Hiner, a health and wellness expert and CEO of Bottom Line Inc., about how to navigate a healthcare system that doesn’t want you healthy. In this wide-ranging conversation, they dive into parenting tips, whether anger and rage lead to illness, and how to advocate for yourself during a hospital visit.

Ben Angel is the bestselling author of the groundbreaking new book, "Unstoppable" how to hack your brain to success. In 2017 Ben became severely depressed, experienced crippling brain fog and fatigue, then went on a mission to biohack his way back to health by interviewing the world's top neuroscientists, doctors, and biohackers. In this episode he’ll share everything he learned to turn his life around and become Unstoppable. Show notes at http://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/

Dr. Patti Johnson is marriage and family therapist who specializes in anxiety relief. She is also the creator of EmMa, the emotional manager for anxiety app. In this episode, tips and tools to manage anxiety, how to stay grounded in an increasingly turbulent world, sprinkled with communication blunders that blow up relationships, plus a Q and A where Patti answers listeners questions.

Hunter McIntyre is a 6x Obstacle Course Racing World Champion, a Crossfit Games Competitor, and one of Sport’s Illustrated Top 50 fittest Athletes. In this episode the journey from troubled, incarcerated teen to pro athlete, the difference between obstacle course racing and Crossfit, plus training routines and much, much more.

Raye Hollit (ZAP) and Lori Fetrick (ICE) are former American Gladiators/Fitness Icons. In this candid episode Zap and Ice pull the curtain back and share their favorite/worst moments on the show, the brutality of being a female Gladiator, the joy of fame and the shock of real life afterward.

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL player, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Anthony shares his traumatic experience growing up as a foster child, dealing with racial identity struggles, to triumphantly making it to the NFL. He then recounts the heart break of a career ending injury, getting divorced and how reclaimed his identity, why he remarried his wife and got not only his family and career back, but also his sense of self through mastering what he now speaks, coaches and teaches:...

Join the Mind Pump Podcast hosts, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews as they share the best practices, tips and mistakes they’ve made as personal trainers, gym owners, and competitors over the last 20 years. They discuss which diet and workout routines are best, easy ways to get started, to the number one fitness mistake, all the way to fecal transplants (say what?!). Mind Pump is a podcast that with over 1 million download a month that has been described as “Howard Stern meets...

Jen Widerstrom is a trainer, bestselling author and TV star, known for her big-hearted training on NBC’s The Biggest Loser. In this episode Jen shares the secret sauce behind personal transformation and why some people succeed and others struggle. Jen has been featured on Dr. Oz, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan as well as The Doctors.

Jordan Harbinger is a former Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host who deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives and practical insights with the rest of us. In this episode, Jordan shares the top tips he’s learned and his own harrowing journey – from losing everything when his business was pulled out from underneath him and having to start over to, 18 months later, triumphantly rising back to the top.

Bill Wooditch is the 100 million dollar man who’s learned to use failure as his teacher. In this episode Bill shares his journey from punching holes in wood for $3.25 an hour after high school to owning a company that does $100 million dollars in sales annually. Along they way, he shares tips and tools to keep motivated, how to deal with rejection and why leaving a legacy is so important.

Cayla Craft is a mom of 3, self-made millionaire and lifestyle entrepreneur who helps women pursue their passion of owning a business. She is a bestselling author, has appeared on FOX, NBC, and hosts a Top 100 Podcast “Mommy Millionaire.” In this episode Cayla shares her amazing journey from lying in the hospital at age 19 with ulcers due to stress, stuck in a toxic relationship and unable to pay her bills, to 6 years later, being financially independent, happily married, and healthy in...

Dr. Ish Major / is relationship guru featured on WE tv’s Marriage Bootcamp who helps men and women navigate their way through the dating jungle.  He’s also a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction expert that is a frequent guest on the Today Show.  In this episode we jump right into how to keep on your “A” game when it comes to relationships.  Dan shares some of his relationship mishaps and gets psychologized by Dr. Ish.  Full show notes at http://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/

Today I sit down with Cheryl Brost, a 48-year-old, 2x CrossFit Games Champion, 10x CrossFit Games qualifier, mother of two who is also a successful entrepreneur, business owner, wife and coach. We dive into how she gets it all done. Cheryl also shares training, scheduling and parenting tips, along with simple advice on how to make a comeback after a setback and stay motivated. Show notes at http://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/

Matt Beals is a former Air Force fighter pilot and the youngest fighter pilot in Desert Storm. He taught and trained fighter pilots for over 25 years and was also a solo stunt pilot for the famous Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team and performed at over 250 shows across the United States . If that's not enough, he’s also a 4x Crossfit Games athlete. And much much more... Full show notes at https://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/

Nick Stern is a serial entrepreneur, longevity expert, and co-founder of the popular superfood brand SUNWARRIOR. Nick shares the devastation from losing everything in the real estate crash in 2008 and how he turned his fortunes around.  He also reveals the one decision that made all the difference in his success. Dan and Nick talk about a new definition of success and how to achieve it. Full show notes at https://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/

In this episode you learn all about Dan "Nitro" Clark's origin story from Japan to California to Vietnam where his older brother died in his arms when Dan was 10, which started a long decline into substance abuse before finding fame in Hollywood.  But there was still something broken inside that all the success couldn't fix. It wasn't until he healed those wounds could he finally find happiness and lead a fulfilling life.  In Calm the Beast, Dan interviews some of the most amazing people...