Renat aims to live the most fulfilled, epic, and happy life possible that is consistent with his essence. In his 10-year Life Manifesto, Renat goes into depth about his goals in life. From his vision to build and distribute exponential technologies & information to increase the quality of life for 1 billion people to simply creating the values and mindset to proclaim his love for oneself - “I am enough. I am my own best friend. I take myself out for dates and do self-care dates often.” Some ...
Apr 21, 2021•2 hr
On this week's episode of Beanie & Blazer Radio, we're talking about health, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Matt Thomas ( @movingwithmatt ) is an athlete as well as the founder of Brawl for a cause, founder of Braw, a partner at WellFests, and an international chess-boxing competitor (yes, that's a real sport!). With all these accolades, Matt's demonstrated a proven track record in success across numerous pursuits. However, the most endearing thing about Matt is his humility. He has a persp...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 24
Candice Mama’s story has been listened to by the Dalai Lama. She is one of Vogue Magazine’s top 33 most inspiring women in the world alongside Nicole Kidman, Michelle Obama, Malala. She was named in the Top 20 African Women by the African Union and United Nations celebrating women who have contributed to building peace in Africa presented by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg. In 2020 as the United Nations celebrated 75 years they chose 75 people to c...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 23
Our next guest on this week’s episode is Dr. James Hardt. Dr. Hardt knows a lot about the brain and has spent most of his life studying its mysteries. For over 40 years Dr. Hardt has spearheaded the research and development of advanced spiritual states through brain wave training. From helping boost IQ by 12 points on average to reducing stress and anxiety, Dr. Hardt has developed a technology based on electroencephalographic (EEG) measurement and feedback, combined with computerized measures of...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 21
Beanie & Blazer Radio is back for its third season with host Erik Horbacz and special guest, Dr. Keith Waggoner. Dr. Waggoner is a badass psychologist, life-coach, and a real-life Ninja. In this episode, we explore what martial arts can teach us about relationships, what essential human experiences we are missing out on when we Zoom, and the power of curating your Tribe around morals and principles. Seriously, we love this episode - Dr. Waggoner is definitely speaking our language! Enjoy! Ab...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 20
In the final episode of Season 2, Erik hosts Dr. Mark Guadagnoli, Juddy Arnold, and Brandon Walker for a finale round table. The conversation spanned a broad range of topics like: - Optimizing life to get into Flow - The ideal amount of stress to put on yourself - The anxiety of self-expression - The difference between understanding a concept and practically applying it - How self-shame erodes progress This episode dances between neuroscience, philosophy, and action in an incredibly vulnerable, ...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week's episode of Beanie & Blazer Radio, we had the pleasure of chatting with two of our superstar Mindset Accelerator graduates, Janelle Imbriale and Mandy Fichera! Janelle on Instagram Mandy on TikTok As a single mom and first-time entrepreneur, Janelle has learned many valuable lessons about time management, finding her work pace, and balance. Her business, The Wholistic You , provides health and wellness coaching to busy moms. She's a Holistic Nutrition Coach & Physical Train...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Games are a cornerstone of humanity. From Monopoly to Among Us, families and friends have used competition as a way to come together for centuries. Did you know that the spirit of games is rich in science? In episode 17 of Beanie & Blazer Radio, Dr. Mark Guadagnoli introduces a concept called "the Gamification of Life," a concept that turns life's challenges into levels, tribe members into game pieces, and milestones into competitors. It's a surefire way to find more joy in the seemingly tri...
Jan 13, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In episode 16 of Beanie & Blazer Radio, we're arguing with the little voice in our heads over who gets to control our emotions and behaviors. Listen as Erik and Juddy explore everything from The Neverending Story to Flow states in pursuit of ideas that help people wrangle back control over their headspace.
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Episode 15 is the Thanksgiving dinner of performance conversation - there's a little bit of everything. We cover a lot of practical ground in this episode. From how to get better at actually doing the things you say you're gonna do (the Discipline Loop) to growth hacking personal development (feedback loops), we get nitty-gritty about super-performance. We also break down one of the highlights of our Mindset Accelerator methodology, The 5 C's of Communication: - Connective Communication: How to ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What happens when you get a PhD, an executive coach, and 2 entrepreneurs on a Zoom call together? An absolute masterclass on recovery of the Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit. Nurturing the 4 pillars of recovery enables you to stretch further and further away from your comfort zone toward new opportunities and relationships. In our first Beanie & Blazer Radio Round Table, Erik hosted Juddy Arnold, Dr. Mark Guadagnoli, and Brandon Walker in a panel-style discussion about super-performance recover...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this week's episode of Beanie & Blazer Radio, Erik interviews Dr. Mark Guadagnoli, Professor of Neuroscience & Neurology at the UNLV School of Medicine. As a published author with dozens of articles and papers online, a speaker, and an educator, Mark's experience training optimized learning has added tremendously to the Mindset Accelerator curriculum. In this episode, he unpacks concepts that have been critical in his work with collegiate athletes, executives at massive companies, and...
Dec 16, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In episode 2 of Season 2, Erik interviews Juddy Arnold, one of the co-creators of Beanie & Blazer's Mindset Accelerator program. Juddy is an entrepreneur, executive coach, adventure dirt biker, father, husband, and brilliant thinker. He offers a unique blend of insane life experiences coupled with deep philosophical insights. In under an hour, Juddy breaks down challenging concepts like: Overcoming self-sabotage and bad habits The power of truly believing in yourself How to fall in love with...
Dec 09, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In season 2 of Beanie & Blazer Radio, the show takes on a new format. Your familiar host, Erik Horbacz, will be interviewing the creators of Beanie & Blazer's Mindset Accelerator program. Through a combination of research, experience, and experimentation, we've arrived at some fantastic lifestyle engineering techniques that we've baked into our programming. In each episode, we'll unpack the bleeding edge concepts, models, and frameworks that make the Mindset Accelerator so valuable. Thro...
Dec 02, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the final episode of season 1 of Beanie & Blazer Radio, Erik and Brandon tie together everything from the first season. We review the Beanie & Blazer eBook, 'From Restless to Relentless', to specifically explain how to become a high performer. This is a dense, detailed episode with a ton of actionable insights. Enjoy! Show Notes 0:00:56 React & Riff 0:05:53 The problem 0:06:52 The 7-day program 0:11:41 Personal development is like building a house 0:14:08 Recovery as a corollary t...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this week's episode, Erik and Brandon talk about the anchor that ties the entire Beanie & Blazer methodology together. Whether you're aware of them or not, your values impact your decisions and relationships every day. In this episode, we show you how to become more aware of your values and offer new perspectives on how you can live more richly and authentically. Show Notes 0:00:40 React & Riff 0:02:53 The problem with not understanding your core personal values 0:11:17 Brandon's Core...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this week's podcast, Erik and Brandon test a modern take on book reviews. Erik read Johann Hari's NYT best-selling book, Lost Connections, and pushed Brandon's ability to riff on concepts like how to handle disconnection from meaningful work, meaningful relationships, and meaningful values. This episode is one of our favorites to-date due to its unique style and important subject matter. Show Notes 00:40 React & Riff 04:38 Causes of anxiety and depression 11:25 Disconnection from meaningf...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this week’s episode, Brandon and Erik talk about the art of learning. The ability to learn is one of the characteristics that good hiring managers focus on in their interviews. How do you prepare yourself for a learning opportunity? Where do you fall on the learning curve? How can you quicken your ability to learn new information? All of this, and way more, is covered in episode 7. Show Notes 00:38 React & Riff 07:01 Erik overcoming anxiety around public speaking 08:33 What is learning? 0...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this week’s episode, Brandon and Erik explore breaking and creating new habits. We talk about the impact that COVID-19 has had on routines and discipline, especially for entrepreneurs. Learn all about habit-stacking, self-shaming, and identity creation to streamline your personal habits journey. Show Notes 0:33 React and Riff 4:01 Meditation as cornerstone habit for Erik 5:27 Erik learning to actively implement habits and self-shaming 6:38 Rising to be better, not comparing your habits to the...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Beanie & Blazer Radio, Brandon presents his perspective on the make-up of a tribe. Pulling from personal and professional experience, both Brandon and Erik discuss their tribes, what they wish they knew earlier, and pitfalls of not trusting your gut. Show Notes 0:34 React & Riff 1:50 Definition of a tribe 4:57 Erik’s utilization of mentors 7:21 Erik’s tribe 9:28 Thought leaders vs. having a tribe 15:30 How Brandon’s tribe evolves 16:20 Clicking with people who have sim...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Erik and Brandon bring light to burn-out. Burn-out is the sneaky feeling of exhaustion, frustration, and unhappiness that builds up after long periods of high-production. We talk about the all-important burn-out triggers and how to mitigate the symptoms before they dominate your life. Show Notes 0:39 React & Riff 1:50 How burn-out can creep up on you and manifest 4:34 Types of burn-out 5:20 Definitions of burn-out 11:04 How lack of autonomy leads to burn-out 13:25 Importance...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Brandon & Erik are sleep-talking. Sleep is absolutely non-negotiable for people who want to experience success and longevity, so why is it one of the first things sacrificed when folks get busy? Learn about naps, REM cycles, melatonin production, and more in this week's episode. Show Notes 2:05 Why sleep is fundamental for performance, and why hustle hacks don't work 16:30 Sleep debt and why sleep can't be sacrificed 24:58 Napping is amazing 29:03 "I'll sleep when I'm dead" ...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the first episode of Beanie & Blazer Radio, Brandon and Erik go deep on boundaries. Setting and maintaining strong boundaries is critical on the path to high-performance. In this episode, we cover professional and personal boundaries, strong vs. weak boundaries, attachment theory, and much much more. Show Notes 1:05 What are boundaries? 5:16 Setting boundaries in the workplace: objective, incentive, feedback loop 8:35 How you know when you're breaking a boundary that you've set 11:08 Gett...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode, Brandon & Erik unpack the best mental model they've discovered for how to push your comfort zone. Coined in 1990 by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the C/S Balance describes the ratio between the difficulty of a project and a person's ability to perform the tasks required to successfully complete the project. Learn how to optimize your C/S Balance, how Brandon abused the ratio, and how to stop procrastinating. Show Notes 6:34 Flow states and Zero to Dangerous 10:05 Brandon @ Draper...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Beanie & Blazer Radio. The show is hosted by Brandon Walker and Erik Horbacz, two Lifestyle Engineers in pursuit of high-performance in all facets of our lives. Lifestyle Engineering means taking an exploratory, metric-driven approach to the thoughts and behaviors that make us human: mind, body, and spirit. This is a podcast where we dive deep into the mindset, behaviors, and universal principles of high-performing entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and everyone in between. Our goa...
Sep 01, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
