Two years ago, Gay and Mike sat down and recorded an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief”. It was such a deeply insightful and moving episode – they decided to share it again. Why the 'revisit'? Well, because Arielle's novel, The Love Thief, has been scooped up and re-released by Hay House! This romantic, spiritual thriller—part love story, part transformational journey—now comes with a brand-new cover, a soul- stirring audiobook, and so...
Jun 18, 2025•52 min•Ep. 95
60 million Americans are affected by mental health issues. One in five will experience mental health issues within a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health . The good news is: you don’t have to stay stuck, sad, lonely, frustrated. You don’t have to feel useless or lost. The pain of that will pass - and it may pass quicker than you think. I’ve known Dr. Joan Rosenberg for 15 years. When I am in a rut, or I feel stagnant or stuck, I talk to her. She is a bestselling autho...
Jan 14, 2025•41 min•Ep. 94
Get ready to go down the rabbit hole of intrigue with today’s podcast episode. You won't want to miss this one! Gay and Mike uncovered the keys to captivating your audience from the moment you open your mouth. They're talking tips, tricks, and mind-blowing strategies to hook people in and leave them desperate for more. You'll discover: The #1 thing people say after hearing Gay speak (hint: it's all about authenticity!) How to craft an irresistible opening line that grabs attention and sparks cur...
May 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 93
A “How-To” with Gay Hendricks Mike is psyched to share today’s new podcast episode with Gay Hendricks because he guarantees it will have you rethinking your relationship with "stuff." Gay opened Mike's eyes to some profound insights about how eliminating excess possessions and complications can create more space for your true genius to flourish. Gay talked about going through his closet each year and getting rid of anything he doesn't absolutely love wearing. Imagine only surrounding yourself wi...
Apr 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 92
Don't miss it! Mike has an insanely valuable resource to share with you today - one that's going to blow your mind wide open and put you on the fast track to unleashing your full creative genius. As you know, Mike's brilliant co-host, Gay Hendricks, is the legendary author of “The Big Leap” and other transformational books. Well, he just released a groundbreaking new book called “Your Big Leap Year,” and the conversation about it was truly next-level. Gay lays out a power-packed "owner's manual ...
Mar 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 91
Get ready for something TOTALLY different on this week's podcast… As you know, Gay and Mike like to go off the beaten path and get out of our comfort zones sometimes. Well, this week they went WAY out of their comfort zone and talked with an amazing young woman, Christine Marie Quigless, about something they never thought they'd be discussing on a podcast - women's periods! Not our usual topic, but hear us out… Christine has dedicated her life to helping women have a better, easier monthly cycle...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 90
Mike has something super special for you in this week's podcast episode — a fascinating conversation about luck, opportunity, mindset and manifesting positive outcomes with two unconventional thinkers. Gay and Mike sat down with Stuart Lacey for a fascinating exploration of luck. You're going to absolutely love hearing Gay and Stuart dive deep into what luck really means, how to cultivate it in your life, and their unique formulas for manifesting more luck. These are two guys who have thought mo...
Nov 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 89
This week, Gay and Mike go deep on how to overcome anxiety, fear and other crazy emotions that can hold you back from your next level of success and happiness. As many of you know, Mike went through some intense personal challenges earlier this year that triggered severe anxiety and fear in him. He's not ashamed to say he completely lost his mind for a bit! But with Gay's wisdom and support, along with some deep inner work, Mike was able to regain his center. In this episode, Gay and Mike share ...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 88
Mike has a juicy new episode today that you're going to love. Gay and Mike have an honest conversation about the biggest money mistakes they've made over their careers, and some of their biggest wins and lessons learned. Mike confesses some horrendous investments he has made early in his career that lost half his investment and Gay shares how a stupid fear and mistake cost him $10 million (yep, you read that right) in potential gains on an early Tesla investment. They also share what they'd do d...
Sep 12, 2023•55 min•Ep. 87
If you want to take your coaching business to the next level (without being replaced by Ai), you need to listen to this week's Big Leap podcast. Gay and Mike covered some mind-blowing strategies on how to leverage Ai as a coach to be more efficient, effective and EXPAND your capabilities (not reduce them). This was one of Mike's favorite episodes because it was totally improvised and unscripted. Just he and Gay riffing on how to practically apply Ai as a coach TODAY . They built prompts in real-...
Aug 23, 2023•44 min•Ep. 86
Gay and Mike just finished an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief” and they can’t wait for you to hear it! Arielle is one of the world's leading experts on love, relationships and the greatest manifester Mike has ever known. She's written numerous bestselling non-fiction books like “The Soulmate Secret” and “Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate,” but this is her first foray into fiction - and what an adventure it's been! In this episode, Ar...
Aug 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 85
Mike is really excited about this podcast episode today. Why? Because he and Gay are diving DEEP into a subject that he's been living, breathing, obsessing over, and teaching for months now. Can you guess what it is? That’s right… they're talking about Ai and ChatGPT. Gay and Mike go down the Ai rabbit hole, exploring the potential of this rapidly-evolving technology, particularly for coaches, healers, and writers. How can Ai make our lives easier, better, and more enriched? They'll unravel this...
Jul 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 84
Mike has an extraordinary episode for you today, one that is a soul-touching testament to resilience, recovery, and the human spirit. Gay shares a remarkable and deeply personal account of his recent adventure – a harrowing, yet enlightening experience following a serious accident. This episode isn't just about a physical healing journey; it's a spiritual odyssey filled with profound insights that arose from an unexpected ordeal. Those who struggle with imprints that command and control our live...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 83
Are you ready to redefine your business realm and discover what happens when you let go of drama? This week, Mike and Gay are stepping into the genius zones of Diana Chapman and Jim Dethmer, two extraordinary leaders doing groundbreaking work in the business world. They'll delve into the art of "Ineffective Training," a profound exercise designed to crack open your consciousness, and the enlightening distinction between "Stories and Facts." They'll also unmask the roles of the "Victim, Villain, ...
Jun 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 82
There's an incredibly special treat for you in today’s episode… The hilariously charming Kevin Nealon! You've laughed at his comedy for years, and now you're about to fall in love with his art. You’re going to love this one! Mike and Gay dove deep into the evolution of an artist - exploring how Kevin constantly reinvents himself, from his comedic roots to his newly discovered artistic prowess. The episode covers a ton, but keep your ears sharp for Kevin's 'Big Leap' stories. The leaps he made in...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 81
If you're looking for a dose of wonder and inspiration, you're in the right place. In today’s episode, Gay and Mike are diving deep into the art of staying open and how wondering can lead to infinite creativity. Gay shares the details about how he stays open and keeps that space of pure consciousness alive and working for him at ALL times. They'll also share their own personal stories, including a hilarious tale of Gay's experience in the Zen monastery of an LA traffic jam, and a connection he m...
Apr 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 80
Today, Mike and Gay are talking about a term that Gay invented to describe the slow leeching of joy from an activity or from life. 😳 It’s called “Rusting Out.” We all know what burnout is, but Rusting Out is a different beast entirely. It happens when you resist the call of your genius and go through the same motions day after day after day. That sounds like a slow, painful death to Mike. Gay shares some real-life stories about how rust out affects even the biggest artists who struggle to get o...
Apr 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 79
Reinventing Yourself at Any Age Lots of people go into midlife without opening up to find out what their real genius is for THIS stage of their life. One of Gay’s mentors said, “Every Breath You Take after 50 is a choice between creativity or stagnation” and that’s what today’s episode is all about. Mike and Gay are talking about Surfing the Leading Edge and why it’s so important when making big leaps in life. They'll tell you about a woman named Christine Marie, who has created a program based ...
Mar 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 78
The Evolution of A Renaissance Man What do you get when you combine a comedian, a sprinter, a filmmaker, an archer, and an entrepreneur all in one? You get Steven Sashen, and this week, Gay and Mike had the pleasure of picking his brain. One of the things that Mike loves about Steven is that he is a first-principle thinker with a wild background and an absolutely fascinating story. Today they'll delve into Steven's mindset, how he approaches problem-solving, and his guiding principle for making ...
Mar 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 77
From Beethoven to Bach… Do you ever have a hard time getting your creative juices flowing? It’s okay… It happens to the best of us. No worries. Mike and Gay have you covered! In today’s podcast, they're diving into the world of creativity and sharing their own personal examples of how they approach creativity every day. You'll walk away with a step-by-step recipe for accessing your creativity and some cool facts about the sources of creativity used by Beethoven and Bach. (Hint: It involves the n...
Feb 09, 2023•43 min•Ep. 76
We've just wrapped up a time of year that tends to be super busy and STRESSFUL for a lot of us. You’re probably feeling burnt out and in need of some rest and relaxation, right? Well, you're in luck because in today’s episode, Gay and Mike dive into the Art of Conscious Resting and Intentional Vacationing ...and it's not just about lounging on the beach with a cocktail (although they're all for that, too!) Gay shares his personal experience of discovering the power of deep rest on a trip to Maui...
Jan 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 75
This week, Gay and Mike discuss the T word… TIME. How do you manage your time? How do you define time? How are you saving time? Over the years, Gay and Mike have tried (and failed) many different time management techniques, and have figured out what works for them. For example, Mike has a hard and fast “No A-Hole’s” policy, and Gay has a “No Bad Energy Rule.” Similarly, they both hate scheduling and planning, and Mike absolutely can’t STAND doing “homework.” They'll reveal ways of getting around...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
Tell Us What Your Next Big Leaps Are… Today’s episode is a special one… Gay and Mike are talking about what THEIR next Big Leaps are. They're both big believers in reinventing yourself on an ongoing basis, but there’s a question that Mike has been wanting to ask Gay for a while now…. How do you move past “STUCKNESS?” Being stuck usually means holding yourself hostage to old, crystalized fears. It's a mistake to think that you get rid of all of that stuff as you grow more enlightened and in love ...
Nov 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 73
Time management is OUT, Self-Management is IN! That’s what our guest today teaches. Gay and Mike could not agree more after spending time with her and learning her techniques. Her name is Sophie Chiche and she’s going to teach you how to “Do more of what works and less of what doesn't… and how to know the difference between the two.” In other words… GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME! From the very practical things you can do in the next 10 seconds to the deeper inner work we all need to tackle. They’ll...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 72
Grief is something that touches every single person in the world. Unfortunately, no one can avoid it. But how do you cope and rebuild in the aftermath of loss? Today's guest, Dr. Sherry Walling, is going to talk about grief and some surprising ways that you can deal with it. She’s written a very special book called, Touching Two Worlds: A guide for finding hope in the landscape of loss . It touches on things that will have you more emotionally engaged than anything you’ve ever read. It's partial...
Oct 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 71
“There's nothing better than a remarkable person who writes a remarkable book that can affect you in remarkable ways.” Welcome to Part Two of The Books that Changed our Lives. This time, Mike and Gay are focusing on different types of books than they did in Part One. Some may surprise you, including Shakespeare’s Sonnets, Poetry, and Fiction, that can take you to a completely different world. And as usual, Gay always blows Mike's mind, so he ended up buying a whole bunch of new books before they...
Sep 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 70
“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” ― Charlie Tremendous Jones Are you a big reader? Is there a book or two that, after reading, completely changed your entire life? That’s what today’s episode is all about. The books that changed Mike and Gay's lives. Gay and Mike are both BIG fans of books (and have written quite a few themselves.) In fact, Gay decided at an early age that he wanted to be a writer. He just knew tha...
Sep 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 69
Today, Gay and Mike are getting really raw and diving into a heavy subject… Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life. They talk about how to get a teenager to take responsibility, and their own personal struggles with family members experiencing Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. They'll also get into the internal struggles they have when they know they're not taking responsibility, lying to themselves and stuck in their addictive ways. Taking responsibility for your own life is one o...
Aug 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 68
Some of Mike and Gay's most POPULAR Big Leap episodes have to do with operating and staying in your Genius Zone, which of course came from Gay’s book, The Big Leap . But Mike believes that today’s podcast is the BEST one they've ever done. If you've ever wanted to find a way to spend all your time doing the thing you LOVE to do, the thing you're BEST at, the thing that makes you lose all track of time… then you're going to love this episode! Another really juicy area they get into is, how do you...
Jul 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 67
Should You Write One Too? Should you write a memoir or why should you write a memoir? Gay just finished writing his memoir, which is coming out very soon. It's called “Loving Life. Tales of My Wondrous Journey.” In today’s episode, Gay and Mike are talking about four of Gay’s most interesting chapters, including: His secret birthday wish Adventures in non-ordinary consciousness (which involves some psychedelics) Thrown off the bus at the border And celebrating his big brother Gay actually reads ...
Jul 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 66
