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Highly Optimized

Ryan Spraguewww.buzzsprout.com

The Highly Optimized Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds of modern-day wizards, creatives, and changemakers who’ve ditched the rulebook and designed life on their terms. 


I launched this show to help others (like you) break free from the boring box society tries to stuff us into—and to remind you that you’re not crazy for dreaming big. 


Through deep, real, and sometimes hilarious conversations, we explore the inner work, wild ideas, and bold moves that light the path of the hero’s journey. 


This isn’t about fitting in—it’s about tuning in and turning your life all the way up.

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Episodes

Episode 20: Tuning Into Inner Wisdom (feat. Jeff Lester)

Send us a text Joining us today is someone who from the first moment I met was someone I knew had an incredible amount of talent, drive & passion for helping others achieve a higher quality of life. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering & biomechanics from Georgia Tech & the University of Roehampton, is a yoga aficionado, a world class coach & the owner of Jefe Living, which seeks to bring each individual from a state of "I should meditate" to "I meditate. This episode was p...

Sep 30, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: How to Heal Yourself (feat. Avery Wood)

Send us a text Stopping by on the show today is a woman who is dedicated to helping each individual she works with gain higher quality of life through holistic nutrition & mindset work. She holds a masters of science in nutrition, is a world class coach & leader & is truly using her own journey & experience to be a living example of what it means to be the conscious creator of your life! This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachus...

Sep 23, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Accelerate Your Life (feat. Kyle Langan)

Send us a text On the show today we have someone I was lucky enough to have met through the Enlifted coaching program and as soon as I heard him speak I knew I needed to get him on the show. He is a wealth coach, who specializes in teaching corporate professionals how to get a raise so that they can earn more money and become financially free, a fitness and sports management enthusiast, having graduated with a BS from Seton Hall University, a lover of all things personal development related, inc...

Sep 16, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Embodying the Flow (feat. Benjoy Walker)

Send us a text Stopping by today to join us is a man who truly lives life on his terms. He is a graduate of Penn State University where he studied musical theater, a world class coach who teaches burnt out, frustrated coaches how to build 6 figure businesses & is the head coach of "The Strong Coach", which is an organization dedicated to helping countless individuals level up their fitness mindfully & consciously. This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station i...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Finding the Holy Grail (feat. Yvonne Deesse)

Send us a text Gracing us with her presence today is a woman who from the first moment we connected not only charged my battery but also left me feeling inspired, excited & eager to get her on the show. She is a graduate of Brightonwood College, where she extensively studied subjects ranging from nutrition to holistic modalities, anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, physiology & consciousness, a world class coach who is helping to bring her clients unconscious stories into the conscious so t...

Sep 02, 20201 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Leading From the Heart (feat. Ryan Walla)

Send us a text Swinging onto the show today is a man who from the first moment I met I knew was someone who led with his heart in each aspect of his life. He is a husband & father to 3 amazing children, a fitness enthusiast, holding certifications from organizations such as crossfit, outlaw barbell & gym Jones, a world class coach & leader & the owner of The Forge, which is a multi faceted business focused on helping individuals find strength, purpose & meaning through traini...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Get Your Muscle On (feat. April Flaten)

Send us a text Hanging out with us today on the podcast is a woman who truly encompasses what it means to go "all in" for what you love in life & to never back down from a challenge. She holds a bachelors degree in sports & exercise science from the University of Northern Colorado, is a certified personal trainer & coach, holding certifications from the American Council on Exercise, Crossfit, the way of the Enlifted Athlete & the Strong Coach & is the one of the hosts of the ...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Discover Your Inner Warrior (feat. Aaron Jannetti)

Send us a text Sharing his time with us on the podcast today is a man who truly encompasses the archetype of the leader in each endeavor he takes on in life. He is a martial artist enthusiast & instructor, holding certifications in styles such as Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muy Thai, Boxing & Balintawak, a combat focus shooting instructor & defensive firearms coach under the ICE training company, a certified language & story work coach & last but definitely not least, the...

Aug 15, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Conscious Parenting (feat. Sean Bastock)

Send us a text Hopping on the show today we have an amazing person that I was fortunate to meet through level 2 of the Enlifted coaching program which we are both currently enrolled in. He is a world class coach, a father to 2 amazing children & the creator of the Evolve Holistic Coaching program which seeks to help parents heal their trauma & change their self limiting beliefs so that they can parent gently, respectfully & consciously, exactly what the world needs now more than ever...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Be Your Own Leader (feat. Doug Piller)

Send us a text Today on the podcast we have someone who is one of the biggest badasses I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is a United States Marine, having done 6 total tours in Iraq & Afghanistan, a world class coach, having helped numerous individuals gain clarity on subjects ranging from fitness to language, a leader in every endeavor he engages in &, most importantly, a source of positivity & inspiration for each person who is lucky enough to call him their friend! This ...

Jul 23, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Love is the Answer (feat. Rachel Varitimos)

Send us a text Gracing the podcast today is a woman who means the absolute world to me. Not only has she helped me evolve into the person I am today, but she has been a constant source of support and love since the first day I met her. She has a passion for women's health & nutrition, having graduated with a bachelors degree in nutrition from UMass Amherst, is currently in training to become a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner & is the owner & operator of Body By Food, whi...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Set Yourself Up For Success (feat. Steven Kiges)

Send us a text With me today on the podcast is somebody who has given me a wealth of valuable insights in the short period of time I have known him. He is a speaker, an entrepreneur, a coach trainer, a certified neuro-linguistic programming master level practitioner, a certified master level life coach & the co founder of the coach training academy. He has trained thousands of coaches on how to up their coaching practice & has helped me tremendously in my own coaching venture. This episo...

May 29, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Learning To Listen To Your Inner Knowing (feat. Dr. Lance Davis)

Send us a text Today on the podcast we have someone I met completely by chance and am so glad I did. He is an army veteran, having done one tour in Iraq & one in Afghanistan, a chiropractor, an enlifted coach & he now specializes in helping veterans with PTSD & traumatic brain injuries regain quality of life having gone through a traumatic brain injury himself. This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts. visit https://www.Freedom...

May 29, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Movement Is Life (feat. Joseph Santos)

Send us a text On the podcast today we have someone who although I just met recently, has already taught me a lot about things such as functional movement, philosophy & what health & wellness looks like on an intuitive level. He is a personal trainer, a certified stick mobility & animal flow coach & last but not least the owner of Simply Evolve Training. This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts. visit https://www.FreedomBui...

Apr 22, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: The Power of Language (feat. Mark England)

Send us a text Today's guest on the podcast is someone who has been a mentor of mine long before we ever actually spoke 1 on 1. He holds a BA in business & a masters in education, is a world renowned coach, having helped numerous individuals overcome the obstacles they face in life by identifying the unconscious stories hindering their development as human beings, the founder of one of my all time favorite companies, Procabulary, which provides the tools & resources necessary to assist i...

Apr 08, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Lessons In Life (feat. Rob Carney)

Send us a text Our guest today on the podcast is a soul brother of mine named Rob Carney. Rob owns and operates wholehealthconnections, which is centered around assisting individuals in their health journeys by connecting the dots to wellness as a whole. He is a Chek licensed holistic lifestyle coach, a breathwork expert as well as a functional movement proponent & trainer. Not only this, but he also runs the wholehealthconnections podcast which brings attention to all aspects of health from...

Mar 28, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Do What You Love (feat. Ryan Read)

Send us a text Today's guest is someone who I consider one of my closest friends & someone who consistently motivates me to be my best self through inspiring action. He is an avid martial arts fanatic, having taken training in various different forms from a very young age, a big proponent of big medicines, including cannabis, which is the field he has been working in for the last 3 & a half years, and someone who works tirelessly to educate himself on anything & everything he can fin...

Mar 03, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Follow Your Passion (feat. Andrew DeAngelo)

Send us a text Our guest today on the podcast is a man who is no stranger to hard work, especially in regards to the cannabis movement. His mission is to legalize cannabis across the globe in order to assist individuals with affordable, safe access to the amazing healing benefits of the plant. Being a 30 year veteran of the fight for legalization, he has been an integral player in the process of destigmatizing cannabis by working to change laws, including assisting in Prop 215 & Prop 64, whi...

Feb 23, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Take the Risk (feat. Leah Drew)

Send us a text Our guest today is a woman who is not only one of my closest friends who has helped me tremendously in my own health journey, but, more importantly, someone who is constantly acting as a source of love, positivity and strength for countless others whom she coaches, teaches and calls her friends & family. She is a master level amino neuro frequency therapist, a neuro kinetic therapist, a reiki healer and an absolute wealth of info regarding everything related to exercise, physi...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Enjoy the Journey (feat. Eddie Madden)

Send us a text Our first guest is someone who I consider my soul brother, a source of inspiration for me as well as countless others, and someone who leaves me with my battery charged and full of inspiration each time we connect. He is a football coach, an amazing chef, an impact driven teacher who is very well educated by some of the countries top schools on wellness, spirituality, and holistic health, and, most of all, someone who's presence lights up each persons life he comes into contact wi...

Feb 07, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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