Bob Bondiman, Masters Weightlifting World Champion, joins this week to talk about the respect he has for his body and how he maintains his body to ensure he will continue to compete at the highest levels for years to come!
Author and public speaker, Charlene Wheeless, talks about how her unapologetic authenticity has helped her thrive and who she channels when she gives her public speeches.
We're back with our second season! To kick things off, Navin is joined by Kanch as they recap their trip to Ukraine - from eating nose to tail, to dancing with dolphins, and their advice for when YOU encounter a tourist in your hometown.
In the season recap with Navin and Izzy, they talk about the history of how the 9 to Thrive Podcast got it start, what they learned, favorite guests, biggest takeaways, and where the pod is going from here.
Psychotherapist, Mitch Davidowitz, joins the podcast this week to talk about the need to look at yourself from a “wide-angle lens” and not just focus on the strengths but taking a look at what areas you might feel embarrassed about or ashamed about to find a solution and take personal responsibility.
Dr. Joshua Weiss, Author and Negotiation Specialist, joins Navin to discuss the power of negotiation and why you should consider day-to-day interactions as negotiations, and how to become better at it.
Dr. Lily Kiswani joins Navin to talk about her transition from Gynecology to Integrative medicine with a focus on prevention of Diabetes, and the advice she has for all women and young girls.
Dr. Tracy Gapin is on this week to talk about why you might want to reconsider throwing your Tupperware full of leftovers into the microwave or taking your [plastic] water bottle in the sauna with you, or even why you might want to rethink that carton of milk from the store.
Dr. Janaka Wannaku joins us this week to talk about why he encourages his patients to fast and reduce the carbohydrate intake in a country where most of the food that is consumed is carbohydrates.
Jesse Iwuji, one of two black drivers competing in the national level of NASCAR, joins Navin. He talks about how he moves and drives with intention. He talks about how he set forth his goals and ensures nothing derails him.
In this episode, Navin takes the mic to share his thoughts on raw milk! He explains how he never used to even recommend milk and dairy to his clients and how his trip to Tanzania and spending time with the Masaai changed his whole perspective. He talks about why doctors and general guidance discourage raw dairy, the benefits of raw dairy, and what you need to do to make sure you find the right sources to consume raw dairy. Disclaimer: “As always, I want to encourage you to do your own research! ...
Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Navin for a special extended episode: not only does Dr. Ovadia share his advice on how to THRIVE with a diet consisting of real food, but he also shares his journey from childhood to post med school life when he himself was morbidly obese. His transformation began with his diet and he discusses how he changed his metabolic health through food.
Kelvin Joseph, CEO of Kool Kel Marketing, joins Navin to talk about humility and learning from those around you to unlock your true potential.
Matthew Rees, the founder of Geonomica, joins Navin to talk about simple things that can be done to change the current state of health in the United States and what actions we can all take to better our health.
Vaughn Dabney, founder of Unoma Haus, joins Navin to talk about his journey of breaking the norm, letting go of the ego, and how he got started in tiny home/van life .
Daniel Kellman, Director of Naturopathic Support and Rehabilitation Services, joins to talk about moving towards healthcare vs disease care and his tips so that you can avoid ending up in his office.
NBA Coach and Former WNBA Player, Lindsey Harding talks about the hurdles she has had to overcome and she broke through to become a rising star in a male-dominated field.
In the most unplanned interview to date, Navin interviews an incredible Uber driver that he met while in Chicago. Ahmad, a former pilot who came to America and starting driving Uber, talks about how he got to a point in life where he can be in cruise control now that he's found true happiness and true success.
"The Zen Lawyer", Virginia Warren talks about rules that are ingrained in us from early childhood that restrict our ability to think constructively.
Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., joins Navin to share his message: the pathways in light to over come the dark.
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars, joins Navin and talks about why she started a law firm named Lotus Law and her practice of mindfulness.
Dr. Jannell Macaulay, a US Air Force Veteran, usually works with individuals that operating in stressful environments, and she's found more and more people are becoming increasingly stressed day to day. Dr. Macaulay gives some great tips and questions you should ask yourself to help deal with stressful situations.
Ajia Munns - actress, filmmaker, and poet, joins this week to talk about the one universal message she would tell her daughter or son - self-love produces everything you want and love. She talks about how she used to give give give, at the sacrifice of her own self-love, resulting in being taken advantage of.
Comedian and writer, Dena Jackson, joins Navin to talk about her practice of mindfulness. She also dives into how laughter is the medicine we need in times like this.
Monica Fay, professional organizer and leading expert on decluttering space and mind, joins Navin to talk about how to create a vibrant life by decluttering your life!
Dr. Dinesh Palipana joins Navin to talk about how he persevered despite his life being turned upside down in an instant when he was left paralyzed from the chest down while in medical school.
Dr. Sarah Rattray, a leading couples therapist, gives a great reminder on how to speak with your partner and have those important conversations in a time when we are stressed and feeling the tension of the current state of the world.
Blaine Scully, former US Rugby national team captain, joins Navin to talk about leadership and how it should be viewed as a position of service and not a position of privilege.
In a special episode heading into the new year, Navin provides his 9 wellness tips for 2021.
Niels de Sturler Boekwijt joins Navin to tell his fascinating story of how he used meditation to overcome his manic depression during his time studying in Osteopathic Medicine and become the founder of the Inner Mind Institute.
