At age fifty-seven, Neil was depressed, anxious, and fearful. He felt trapped … there was no way out. Searching desperately for a sliver of hope, a reason to keep going, he found a Higher Road. More accurately, it found him—and as he traveled that road, he discovered a seven-step process that transformed his life.

Jeffrey Maddof is an powerful fusion of artist and business person. He is the author of “Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas” and has had success in the worlds of fashion design and and advertising. He's also a great example of what creative collaboration can achieve. Jeffrey shares how the things that we go through in our formative years make us who we are and why Investing in relationships is the ultimate currency.  

Chinese medicine and acupuncture have an almost 8000 year unbroken lineage, and millions of people in the modern world swear by their efficacy. Chinese medicine specialists Ashley Smith and Anna Galle join Nic for a conversation about many different aspects of health. Topics covered include the effect of the environment on wellbeing and genetic expression, adjusting your lifestyle according to the seasons, the obesity problem in America and much more!

Dating coach Mark Sing believes is committed to helping men rediscover their masculine instincts. In this conversation Nic challenges Mark on the efficacy of engineered social skills and the effectiveness of neurolinguistic programming. The discussion also covers the topics of emotional control, stoicism and dealing with the challenges of life.    

Among the luminaries tasked with the evolution of humanity there are teachers, leaders and visionaries. Rocco Jarman is a unique, once-in-a-generation combination of all three and his is a wisdom whose time has come. This man has taught me so much about love and life is someone who I truly appreciate learning from. I always find the conversations I have with him challenging and stimulating and this one was no exception. In it we discuss why almost everything sucks on social media, the...

What if everything society ever taught you about success was wrong? What if you didn't have to hustle to make your dreams come true?" During a chance encounter over 30 years ago, Jeff Buehner was given a manuscript containing hidden teachings from one of the wealthiest men ever to live - Sultan Musa of Mali. Jeff eagerly began applying the knowledge in the manuscript and was astounded by how quickly his life began to change. He went from being underpaid and overworked to achieving financial...

Fellow jiu jitsu master, author and philosopher Chris Matakas joins nic for a deep and enjoyable conversation on the nature of presence, letting go and the Game of Life.

It has been said that everyone has at least one good book in them. Many of us have dreamed of writing a book but are overwhelmed at the thought of everything that goes into both the creative and logistical processes involved.   Chandler Bolt went from a school drop-out to published author and now teaches others how they can quickly and simply get their books onto shelves.   Whether you’re wanting to condense your expertise and life-experience into a how-to manual or write your memoirs as...

Sex is arguably one of the most enjoyable aspects of the human experience and yet it’s one of the least understood and most unconsciously performed parts of most people’s lives.   Tantra expert and author of ‘The Heart of Tantric Sex’ Diana Richardson has devoted her life to teaching others how to make sex more enjoyable and more fulfilling.   In this episode she explains the stark difference between unconscious and conscious approaches to sexual experience and shares some practical steps...

Love him or hate him, there are few more authentic men alive than Joey Diaz.   Joey is somebody who had every excuse to not succeed and yet he beat all the odds.    Find out how this amazing human went from immigrant, orphan, felon and drug addict to successful comedian, actor and family man.  https://coachnicg.com/started-at-the-bottom-joey-diaz/   You’ll Learn: How Joey was able to reboot his life at 42 What it takes to overcome the habit of quitting Why loyalty is Joey’s most...

Dr. Will Samson believes that ‘you can’t succeed alone but you can thrive together’. Will had a seemingly perfect life which he subsequently ‘burned down’ through substance abuse.    After losing his career and family, Will went on a journey of self-discovery to understand why he had sabotaged himself and how he could help others avoid doing the same.   In this episode Will discusses the insights he found and systems he created on his climb back towards wholeness and success.   ...

Alcohol is simultaneously one of society’s most destructive and tolerated drugs. Most of us never stop to ask why that is.   After a long battle with alcohol, Shane Ramer found the strength to get sober and in doing so had an awakening. He has now devoted his life to helping others overcome this most pervasive of addictions and regain control of their lives.   https://coachnicg.com/that-sober-guy-shane-ramer/   You’ll Learn:   How Shane overcame his addiction How childhood traumas...

How do you perceive failure? Andrew Thorp King provides a new way of looking at failure that allows us to respond in healthier ways to the challenges of business, relationships and life.   https://coachnicg.com/failing-up-andrew-thorp-king/   You’ll Learn:   Entrepreneurialism and failure The Wisdom of Punk Rock Non-attachment and authenticity Fulfillment, redundancy and reinvention How failure ‘purifies’   Quotes:   “if you're letting the spiritual lead the physical, you're going...

Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider, co-hosts of Men Talking Mindfulness join Nic to discuss how mindfulness has impacted their lives.   They share how to develop a consistent mindfulness and explain how it can help you physically, emotionally and mentally.   https://coachnicg.com/men-talking-mindfulness-jon-macaskill-will-schneider/   You’ll Learn:   The meaning of ‘Mindfulness’ What Navy Seal training does to the mind Why men struggle to live holistically and in harmony   Quotes: ...

Kashi Azad is an instructor of Persian Yoga, an ancient method of strength and conditioning and powerful tool for improving mental and physical health.   In this episode Kashi teaches us the history and philosophy of this unique system. He details how it has been used to develop warriors for hundreds of years and explains how it is now being introduced to health and fitness enthusiasts as a complementary alternative to their exercise regime.     ...

This is a very special milestone in the history of the podcast, we’re having our first female guest on the show. Now, just one caveat, she is appearing with her husband, so baby steps for us.  Today, we have Benjamin and Azrya Bequer, authors of BEQOMING: Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted. I experienced an amazing conversation with them as they come from two very different worlds. Benjamin is a businessman while Azrya is an artist. However, they found harmony in being with each other and...

Former US Army Ranger Johnny Elsasser talks about how he found new purpose after serving 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before transitioning back to civilian life.  https://coachnicg.com/at-ease-soldier-johnny-elsasser/ You’ll Learn:   How ‘tactical pausing’ can help us become aligned with who we truly are    How ‘speed, surprise, and violence of action’ can help us achieve our goals  Why we need to let go of our identities in order to move forward  Quotes:  “But at the end...

In this episode, Andy Schmookler, award-winning author of The Parable of the Tribes, radio talk show host, and former nominee for Congress, joins us for a discussion on the nature of the forces that threaten to destroy humankind.   https://coachnicg.com/the-parable-of-the-tribes-andy-schmookler/ You’ll Learn:   How the ugliness we see in society today is not inherent in human nature   What the ‘sacred space of lovers’ means in romantic relationships  What really leads to fulfillment...

Although living a stable and successful life entrenched in corporate America, Dean Inniss instinctively felt a calling towards more freedom and a greater sense of control over his destiny.  Despite anxiety over the lack of stability inherent in self-employment, Dean found the courage and discipline required to overcome his fears and create entrepreneurial success.  Dean describes how building a company on the foundations of faith, family, fitness, and finance is the recipe for success and...

It’s almost impossible to live life to the fullest if you don’t understand your greater purpose.  In this episode, Ken Kladouris explains how tapping into the stillness we all have within can lead to success, fulfillment and a life worth living.   The full episode show notes are all available at:    https://coachnicg.com/clarity-through-stillness-ken-kladouris ***  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Nicholas Gregoriades Show! Nic loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email...

Renowned entrepreneur Johnny Sirpilla explains the inspiration behind his best-selling book, Life is Hard but I'll Be OK, including how he and his wife overcame the loss three of their children.  Born into a wonderful family, Johnny considers himself blessed to have had an excellent start in life. But nothing could have prepared him for the greatest loss of his life – the death of his first three children on the day they were born.  Life can be tragic and present you with unimaginable...

‘Southie’ Jack Maxwell shares his journey as kid from South Boston kid growing up without a  father figure in a bad neighborhood to host of the successful show Booze Traveler, his battle against cancer, and how he’s grateful to be alive after everything he’s been through. From an early age life has never been easy for Jack. He clearly remembers the day his drug-dependent father chose his addiction over him. Fortunately, with the help of his wonderful mother and grandmother, he managed to...

Brad Yates is an expert in emotional freedom technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping. EFT is a protocol I can personally attest to. Brad was a trained, practicing hypnotherapist with an acting job (Days of Our Lives!) on the side. Brad's wife, on the other hand, was a director of a program for homeless men and women. Having a real-life superhero for a wife, Brad felt like he was called to do more. And that was when he stumbled across personal development, which eventually led him to EFT. ...

John Patrick (JP) Morgan is a philosopher and master coach. He helps entrepreneurs achieve free, loving and a powerful lives.   JP has worn many hats, including mathematician, physicist and serial entrepreneur.   In this episode, JP shares his ‘creating’ techniques and how he uses them to help people evolve and perform at their best.   Talking Points: The power of words and why you should choose them carefully How to embrace life as a ‘creator’ Proven strategies for effective...