The man behind largest personal development/entrepreneur YouTube channel, Evan Carmichael, joined us on the podcast. He talks about morning routines, how you know when you should do something, and what he does to keep his mental health at an optimal level. Enjoy! Where to find Evan Carmichael: YouTube channel Instagram @EvanCarmichael Facebook @EvanCarmichaelCom Twitter @EvanCarmichael His new book: Built to Serve: Find Your Purpose and Become the Leader You Were Born to Be Make sure to leave us...
Aug 13, 2020•28 min
Julian and Karan joined us on this podcast to talk about their Virtual Reality (VR) experience, called Sightly, they are creating to help people with social anxiety face their fears. They both struggled with social anxiety in the past and both used exposure to their anxiety to be able to overcome it. Their VR product focuses on 3 main categories being presentation, networking, and making new friends. What they are doing is incredible and it’s something you want to be in on the “know” about. Wher...
Aug 10, 2020•37 min
Sauraj Jhingan is an adventurer, mountaineer, TEDx speaker, and founder of Adventure Pulse. Sauraj went from being bored at his job in financing to making the life-altering decision to start a company helping people climb mountains and other treks. After climbing and trekking for a while, he decided to make the commitment to reaching the top of Mount Everest. It took him 3 tries but he never gave up. Listen to his story and how he stayed in the right mental state to be able to reach the top of E...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min
A certified leader for the ManKind Project, Les Sinclair, joins the podcast. In his life he's seen a lot of variety as an actor, mega-successful television producer, business owner, and world traveler. He is also an author who wrote about how he cured his cancer. Les is a super fascinating guy and drops solid nuggets for self-improvement throughout this episode. Mentioned links: Meditation by Sam Harris His book: How I Cured My Cancer For Just Pennies A Day Where to find Les: les@lessinclair.com...
Jul 27, 2020•59 min
Dave Furness is the host of the podcast Let’s Talk Mental Health. He talks about his experience with trauma and how that led to depression. He is now a trauma coach and helps others take a look into their traumas to find a solution for the root cause. Dave is an awesome guy to talk to and knows his stuff when it comes to trauma and mental health. You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by using the code: socialninjas Click here to order Mentioned Links: Lost Connections (bo...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we brought on the author of Spiritual Nomad: A Journey Within & Abroad, Laura Vaisman. She is known not only for her book but also her conversation with Gary Vaynerchuck in his #teawithgaryvee series. She talked about how she was uncomfortable doing videos and Gary challenged her to do them anyways and she did and is still doing that. This girl is a fighter and it was so great getting to hear more of her story with anxiety. Enjoy! You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTO...
Jul 13, 2020•57 min
We invited David Meltzer on the podcast for this episode. We are releasing it as a BONUS episode this week because this is a little shorter than our usual episode. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy this one. He is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the exe...
Jul 02, 2020•27 min
Justin Sandler is a TEDx speaker that shares his story of defying odds and beating cancer. He talks about his philosophy of how he beat cancer and how you can tackle any challenge: Embrace, Love, Free. Justin Sandler is also a director, actor, drummer, writer, and speaker and has directed and produced cable TV in Chicago; wrote, directed, and produced commercials for ABC & FOX in Palm Springs; and has been in Los Angeles working as a professional TV, film, and commercial actor, as well as a ...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Ben is a Licensed Master Social Worker and he gives us lots of great insights in this episode. He dives deep into our pattern of thoughts and what he sees a lot from others. Ben is also a member of Man Kind Project and is Jeremy’s “go-to” person when life feels like it is going downhill. You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by using the code: socialninjas Get 20% off customized nootropics from Find My Formula here . Make sure to leave us a review! You can follow us, ask ...
Jun 22, 2020•47 min
Bojana is a TEDx speaker and shares her story of how she went from a normal life to having 5 or 6 bullets in her, losing her leg, and almost losing her life. After losing her leg, she went through many struggles including PTSD, addiction, and depression. Now, she shares her story to inspire and motivate people to never give up even when life knocks you off your saddle. You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by using the code: socialninjas Get 20% off customized nootropics ...
Jun 15, 2020•47 min
Nicoa Dunne joined us on the podcast today. She is a lifestyle coach that helps people live the life they want. She shares so many good nuggets like questions to ask yourself to understand why you react a certain way, things to say to your “gremlin” when it is spouting negativity towards you, and much more! You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by using the code: socialninjas Get 20% off customized nootropics from Find My Formula here . Where you can find Nicoa: https://n...
Jun 08, 2020•59 min
We brought on Kirsten, the founder of integrateplay.com, this week! We talk more about the impact play has on your mental health. She helps organizations boost their creativity, innovation, resilience, and more through play...specifically with Legos. You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by using the code: socialninjas Get 20% off customized nootropics from Find My Formula here . Where you can find Kirsten: https://integrateplay.com Facebook @IntegratePlaySolutions Instag...
Jun 01, 2020•58 min
We brought an on online entrepreneur and University of California Davis student-athlete, Brock Johnson to talk about mental health. We covered several topics including perfectionism, goal-setting, mindfulness, and more. Brock has a lot on his plate and it was great to hear how he handles all he has but also keeps up with his mental health. Listen to the episode to hear how he does it! Mentioned Link: Brock’s post about goal setting You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by...
May 25, 2020•49 min
We brought on Abe Heisler onto the podcast today! He is a breathwork coach but probably not the breathwork you are thinking of. It’s quite the opposite of meditation. Both Jeremy and Kyle attended a breathwork class of his and were blown away by the results. Abe talks about how he uses breathwork to enter “flow state” and explains the neuroscience behind it. He also talks about his 3 favorite tools he uses when he starts to feel himself slip into a depressive slate. 2 of them, you probably have ...
May 18, 2020•47 min
We brought on Cuyla Coogan on the podcast today! Cuyla hid her identity for over 14 years, which manifested into severe acne, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and suicidal ideation. She has overcome the anxiety disorder and stepped into her purpose as a Transformational Life Coach and Speaker. She helps people through the life cycle of coming out, coming home, and coming alive so they can become the leader they were born to be. You can get 20% off your first order of CUSTOMIZED nootropics by using ...
May 11, 2020•50 min
Dan and Adam, co-founders of a nootropics (brain supplements) company called FindMyFormula, came on the show. Dan struggled with social anxiety and general anxiety growing up and used extremely wild ways of exposing his anxiety like attending Clown Class at Yale and more! Dan and Adam talk about the science of nootropics and how it has helped many people with anxiety. They also talk about what they called “rebound anxiety” from using anti-anxiety medication. This episode will leave you amazed an...
May 04, 2020•43 min
We brought on the creators of the book Anxious Little Pishy , Brittany Joseph (author) and Chris Joseph (illustrator). The book has been showing our children that anxiety is something that we all feel, and that it’s okay to talk about it. It is the perfect way to introduce the subject and open the discussion around anxiety, without worrying if broaching the subject will provoke more worry! Brittany Joseph writes this tale from a sincere and authentic point of view. As a child and to this very da...
Apr 27, 2020•56 min
Our special guest, Mike Tomasello, we brought today was called a “Top Career Thought Leader” by Kevin Harrington from TV’s Shark Tank. He is an introvert who has struggled with social anxiety for his entire life and he’s turned it around to be paid to speak on stages internationally and at universities such as the University of Maryland, Purdue University, and the Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi. Mike’s mission is to help millions and millions of people land any job making more money doin...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 16 min
The creator of the popular deck of cards called ASK DEEP QUESTIONS and TEDx speaker, Jan Keck, joined the podcast with us. Human connection is so important for our mental health and sometimes it is hard to find that connection with a stranger because we get anxious about asking people questions or we get stuck asking everyone the same boring "surface-level" questions a lot of people ask like: How about this weather?, Where do you work?, etc. Jan explains how to get past "surface-level" connectio...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min
We invited siritual and empowerment coach Anna Liljenwall on the podcast and we covered a lot of topics around spiritual wellness that we have never covered before on the podcast. Anna Liljenwall coaches women seeking to learn how to trust themselves after struggling with mental health, trauma, and addiction. After over 15 years of struggling herself, Anna has dedicated the last decade of her life to helping others overcome the same inner battles that prevented her from being able to live a fulf...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 22 min
During these unsettling times with COVID-19 and the entire world being impacted in some sort of way, self care is extremely important for your mental health. That's why we brought on Emily Nichols who is a self care coach and guru on the subject. If you are driving yourself crazy being locked in the house, this is a must listen to episode! Where to Find Emily: @Emilynichols22 on Instagram Self Care Isn't Selfish Podcast www.Emily-Nichols.com Make sure to leave us a review! You can follow us, ask...
Mar 30, 2020•44 min
A great 1 on 1 conversation between Jeremy and Kyle about the COVID-19, how it is impacting them, and what they are doing with their time in quarantine to maintain optimal levels of mental health. Save 10% on all WeightedByDesign Weighted Blankets with coupon code NINJA10 at www.WeightedByDesign.com Go check out our new website for the podcast: www.thesocialninjaspodcast.com Make sure to leave us a review! You can follow us, ask us questions, and submit topic ideas to our Instagram handles or em...
Mar 23, 2020•47 min
This week, Steve Harper joined us in conversation. Steve is a creative coach, a producer/writer in LA, and a leader for Mankind Project . We talk about reframing thoughts, how to forgive yourself, rejection, and many other golden nuggets that will surely give you great tools to improve your mental health. Save 10% on all WeightedByDesign Weighted Blankets with coupon code NINJA10 at www.WeightedByDesign.com Mentioned Links: Life is Good Apparel Where to Find Steve: @harpercreates on Twitter @you...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr
This week, we brought on TEDx Speaker, Gary Ware, to share with us how play can improve your mental health, reduce anxiety, and reduce depression. Gary is a Play Expert and makes a living helping people access their playful side and live better. Save 10% on all WeightedByDesign Weighted Blankets with coupon code NINJA10 at www.WeightedByDesign.com Mentioned Links: Gary's TEDx Talk Where to Find Gary: www.breakthroughplay.com @Garyware on Instagram @breathroughplay on Instagram @breakthroughplay ...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min
One of the most requested topics for an episode on the podcast has been CONFIDENCE! Here it is. We go very deep and detailed to how we developed confidence even when we struggled with social anxiety and how you can do the same. Mentioned Links: Podcast episode about online therapy featuring therapist Erin Swan Podcast episode about putting people on a pedestal 20 Great Questions to Help Increase Your Confidence Kyle's song he listens to elevate his mood and boost confidence: Skiz Again by Skizzy...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 19 min
We brought on another special guest this week, Whitney Richardson! Whitney is the creator of The Nativist podcast and blog. She works for the Department of Justice by day and creates by night. In addition to her blog and podcast, she runs her own photography and styling business. The purposes behind The Nativist are to inspire self-awareness, empower healing, cultivate mind/body integration, and facilitate people's connections to others and to themselves. We cover a range of topics from self-awa...
Feb 24, 2020•57 min
This week we brought on a special guest to talk about therapy and how it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, grief, and more. Erin has over 23 years of experience in the social work and mental health field and specializes in providing therapy to people dealing with anxiety (including panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias), trauma, and grief. A little over a year ago, Erin chose to set up her therapy practice 100% online so she could help people that otherwise would never go through wit...
Feb 17, 2020•46 min
This episode is all about the food we choose to put in our bodies and how that impacts our mental health either positively or negatively. Kyle and Jeremy are both very conscious of the things they consume because of the mental health impact it has. In this episode, you will also here the top foods to avoid if you have anxiety or depression! Mentioned Links: Foods to Avoid If You Have Anxiety or Depression Make sure to leave us a review! You can follow us, ask us questions, and submit topic ideas...
Feb 10, 2020•46 min
Have you ever put someone on a pedestal and then had anxiety about not being on the same level as them? Or maybe you even having anxiety when you are in the same room as them? We talk all about why we put people on pedestals, how to produces social anxiety, and how to stop. Make sure to leave us a review! You can follow us, ask us questions, and submit topic ideas to our Instagram handles: @Social_Anxiety_Kyle @JeremyTalksToStrangers...
Feb 03, 2020•25 min
The #1 fear in the world is public speaking. That fear is magnified for most people who have social anxiety. This episode dives into how to deal with public speaking whether that's something you want to pursue or whether it is something you are having to do. Mentioned Links: Kyle's First Mental Health Talk at Middle School Make sure to leave us a review! You can follow us, ask us questions, and submit topic ideas to our Instagram handles: @Social_Anxiety_Kyle @JeremyTalksToStrangers...
Jan 27, 2020•36 min