In this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo interviews Travis Holzem, founder of Food Forest Design. Travis is on a mission to help individuals create their own food forests, aiming to revolutionize local food production by designing self-sufficient and low-maintenance food ecosystems. Travis discusses the significance of food sovereignty, the impacts of the current food supply chain, and how people can start growing their own food regardless of their living situation. Key Takeaways: T...
Mar 17, 2025•54 min
In this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo welcomes Cliff Wilde, a health optimizing specialist, to discuss the intersection of mental and physical health. Throughout the episode, Cliff shares his insights on a variety of topics including dispelling common health myths, functional and holistic medicine, mental health disorder perspectives, root causes of health issues, and the implications of cardiovascular disease. Listeners will gain valuable insights into: The failures of conventio...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo sits down with Dr. George Maurer to discuss the contentious topic of Critical Race Theory (CRT). They delve into what CRT is, its influence on education, and how it impacts society. Dr. Maurer shares insights from his book "Critical Race Theory in Your School, How to Fight Back" and offers practical advice for parents concerned about the presence of CRT in schools. Join them as they explore the nuances and implications of this critical phase ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of The Upgraded Life Podcast, Dr. Nick Sotelo sits down with Laurie Belanger, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. They delve into the world of trauma, exploring what it is, how it impacts individuals, and the pathways to healing. Laurie shares insights from her extensive experience and highlights the importance of trauma-informed care. They also discuss practical strategies for dealing with trauma and how professionals and individuals can apply these technique...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min
In this episode of The Upgraded Life, host Dr. Nick Sotelo interviews Doc Heath, a psychologist with extensive knowledge in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. They delve into fascinating discussions about the importance of mindset and thoughts in shaping one's life and the influence of social media on mental health. Additionally, they touch on the significance of teaching healthy thought processes from a young age and the empowering nature of taking responsibility for one’s mental state. K...
Feb 21, 2025•49 min
Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of The Upgraded Life ! In this episode, Dr. Nick Sotelo chats with Ryan Carruthers, an expert accidental marketer who shares his insights on email marketing and building engaged audiences. Ryan breaks down how he transitioned into marketing, the power of email lists, and the strategies anyone can use to create freedom, flexibility, and successful online ventures. Whether you're starting with a small idea or searching for that big "aha" moment, this episod...
Feb 21, 2025•59 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 20 - Jay Bhakta - Teaching Children Self-Mastery and Leadership🎙 Jay rocks! and I love his mission with the Base Case and Build program where he is making an impact on the next generations of young people by equipping them with perspective and skillsets necessary to be truly successful. Former navy officer turned successful entrepreneur, Douglas James, shares his extraordinary journey and strategies for success on The Upgraded Life. From exploring digital marketing to making ...
Aug 07, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 20
🎙Season 3 Episode 17 - Douglas James - Lessons from a serial entrepreneur🎙 I had an amazing conversation with the and only Douglas James! Former navy officer turned successful entrepreneur, Douglas James, shares his extraordinary journey and strategies for success on The Upgraded Life. From exploring digital marketing to making more money than in the navy, he reveals his secrets to lead generation and acquiring clients. Overcoming challenges, Douglas built a strong network and formed partnersh...
Jul 24, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 18
🎙Season 3 Episode 16 - Robert Day- Fixing Foster Care🎙 Robert Day is a passionate advocate for the historical significance of foster care as a replacement for the outdated orphanage system. He emphasizes that foster care is the result of a movement that recognizes the importance of providing children with a caring family environment rather than institutional settings. Reflecting on the original purpose of foster care, he highlights its close relationship with social welfare, as many children i...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 16 - Sam Ocean - The Importance of Relationships: How Building a Network Can Propel Your Career Mission 🎙 I learned a ton from Sam during our time together! He is a true blessing to have in my network of amazing people! Sam Ocean is a seasoned marketer and business development expert with over 9 years of experience in the field. After dropping out of college due to a challenging learning environment, Sam embarked on a journey to forge his own path. It wasn't until he discover...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 16
On this episode of The Upgraded Life, host Dr. Nick Sotelo talks with a man about the importance of installing core values into your life. They stress the importance of being consciously aware of your own values and how they affect decision-making, personal development, and resilience. The conversation includes practical tips for setting reminders, as well as the concept of grit and overcoming obstacles. The episode also includes a scenario in which the speakers apply the concept of core values ...
Jun 30, 2023•43 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 14 - Chris C - Empowering Others: A Discussion on Demonstrating Love through Servant Leadership On this episode of The Upgraded Life, Dr. Nick Sotelo facilitates a core values clarification session with Chris Connors. Core values is one of the important concepts that a person can incorporate into their life. There are several examples of core values exercises available out there that anyone can do. However, to get the most value from a core values exercise, spending time with ...
Jun 22, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 14
🎙I had a CRITICAL conversation with Dr. Jay Shah a cardiologist that specializes in treating hypertension- the most invasive medical silent killer today🎙 On this episode of The Upgraded Life, host Dr. Nick Sotelo speaks with guest Dr. Jay Shah about the breakthrough in hypertension care. Shah explains the limitations of current approaches in tracking interventions and their impact on health. Personalized interventions can be more effective, and Shah highlights the importance of monitoring bloo...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 12 - Lauren Tickner - How to build an online business so you can live life on your terms 🎙I had an amazing conversation with Lauren Tickner🎙 Lauren is a fitness enthusiast who has always had a disciplined approach to her days, thanks to her early athletic roots. She believes in starting each day with movement and keeping her health as a top priority. Lauren understands that her goals are her own and not necessarily those of her team, and she strives to find a balance between...
Jun 05, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 13
🎙Season 3 Episode 11 - Vikrant Shaurya - Going all in on yourself, an entrepreneurial success story 🎙I had a truly inspiring conversation with Vikrant Shaurya Vikrant's story is about doing what makes the most sense to you, despite those around you telling you to do something different. To connect with Vikrant use any of the following links: Book: https://bestsellingbook.com/vikrantshaurya/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrantshaurya/ Dr. Nick Sotelo's Programs If you know the traditi...
May 29, 2023•36 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 10 - Guillaume McMartin - How You Can Take A Leap Of Faith Into Your Personal Mission 🎙 I had an amazing conversation with Guillaume McMartin Guillaume’s personal mission is to bring peace to all nations by choosing the journey that resonated with who he is as a person. Support Guillaume by purchasing his book! To connect with Guillame use any of the following links: Blog: https://www.facebook.com/guillaume.mcmartin Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/c/planetkarma Book: https://my...
May 22, 2023•53 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 9 - Candice Bakx-Friesen - How You Can Use Real Estate and Personal Finances To Your Advantage 🎙I had an amazing conversation with a Realtor, Real Estate Investor, Sales Coach. And Personal Finance Expert Candance comes on to give killer advice on the difference between being a Realtor and Investor. Candance also breaks down how we can get ahead on personal finances. To connect with Candace use any of the following links: Website: https://investorsmarts.ca Linkedin: https://w...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 9
🎙Season 3 Episode 8 - Kenneth Rupert 🎙I had an amazing conversation with author, educator, strategist, and Financial Black Belt Kenneth Rupert 🎙 Ken shares a power story of how he lives by the principles and strategies he teaches in his Financial Self-Defense Training course. Buy his here book! https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Black-Belt-Academys-Self-Defense-ebook/dp/B07QS5V3H5?ref_=ast_author_dp To connect with Kenneth use any of the following links: Website: http://www.financialblackbelt.u...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 8
🎙Season 3 Episode 7 - Jacquelyn Phillips 🎙I had an amazing conversation with author Jacquelyn Phillips🎙 Jacquelyn shares a power story of being at her rock bottom and then building herself back up. Her take on mindset was absolute gold! Buy here book! https://a.co/d/gAqbjwH To connect with Jacquelyn use any of the following links: Website: https://yourazphotog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacquelynphillipsphotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelynphillipsphotography...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 6 - Joey Pagano - No Addict Left Behind 🎙I had an incredible conversation with Joey Pagano, LCSW🎙 Joey just released a new book! Its rare that I find someone like Joey who can talk about both the lived experience of addiction and can hang on the more academic side of speaking to how addictions form and how to help the person who is struggling with addictions. Joey knows is his stuff and I'm excited to get his book to learn from him at a deeper level. To find Joey use any of ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 6
🎙Season 3 Episode 5 - Art by Shanti 🎙I had the honor of interviewing Shanti Bennett and Jeremy Bennett🎙 This episode features a powerful story of how the creative art process was a path to healing and spirituality for Shanti. For the past several decades Shanti has been using art to bring healing to the world on a grand scale and to individuals that she mentors. In more recent times her husband Jeremy Bennett has been bringing Shanti's art to the world of WEB3 via NFTs. To find Art by Shanti ...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
🎙Season 3 Episode 4 - Capstone Project Interview - The Guardian Academy Cryptocurrency Community 🎙I had the honor of interviewing Daniel Senn🎙 This episode is a interview between Dr. Nick Sotelo and Daniel Senn. Daniel is the co-founder of the Forge Finance cryptocurrency project. This interview will be used to complete and submit his capstone project to the Guardian Academy (TGA). TGA uses an access tier system to structure the community. One of the top tiers is called the Guardian Tier. In ...
Sep 28, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
🎙Season 3 Episode 3 - Capstone Project Interview - The Guardian Academy Cryptocurrency Community 🎙 This is the capstone project I completed to apply for entry into the Guardian Academy. You'll hear about my personal solvable problem, macro belief, and ways that the TGA has shaped me into being a better human. If you want to learn about cryptocurrency, WEB3, NFTS, and blockchain here are the links to the communities that are making tremendous effort to educate people on how to be SAFE and EFFEC...
Sep 27, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 3
🎙Season 3 Episode 2 🎙 Solo show TUL Podcast is back after a nearly TWO Year hiatus. Don't call it come back.... When you lack clarity it makes decision making and taking action very difficult if not impossible. If you're stuck, lack motivation, feel burned out, checked out, and just plain BLAH....chances are you are lacking clarity in your life. Get clear on these three things ASAP: 1. Who are you? Core Identity 2. What do you REALLY want? What are your dreams, wishes, vision for your life? 3....
Sep 22, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
🎙Season 3 Episode 1 - Capstone Project Interview - The Guardian Academy Cryptocurrency Community 🎙I had the true pleasure of interviewing Sage Tempest🎙 TUL Podcast is back after a nearly TWO Year hiatus. Don't call it come back.... This episode is a interview between Dr. Nick Sotelo and Sage Tempest - AKA Matt. Matt is a member of a cryptocurrency community called The Guardian Academy (TGA). TGA uses an access tier system to structure the community. One of the top tiers is called the Guardian...
Sep 19, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
🎙Season 2 Episode 5 - Men and Leadership 🎙I had the true pleasure of interviewing Paul Beam 🎙 Paul is the podcast host of True North Man. He leads ManCamp where he helps men become better husbands, fathers, and leaders. Connect with Paul with this ONE awesome link: Click Here
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
🎙Season 2 Episode 4 - How to improve your leadership 🎙I had the privilege of jamming with Jacob Espinoza 🎙 Jacob and I both live in the city of Salem, Oregon and our lives intersect in many ways. One thing we have in common is that we are both multi-faceted leaders, and we both love to help others improve their leadership. In this interview, Jacob shares his take on leadership and how you can become the best leader possible. Connect with Jacob: Website - https://jacobespinoza.com/ IG - https:...
Feb 22, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
🎙Season 2 - Episode 3 - How to achieving Financial Certainty - I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Nicholson 🎙 Dan Nicholson is a CPA and loves to help the small business owner to level up and achieve financial certainty. I have personally learned a ton from Mr. Nicholson, and I jumped at the chance to have him on the podcast. Connect with Dan Nicholson with these links: Website - https://www.nthdegreecpas.com/ https://www.certaintyapp.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-p-nichols...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tracy Brinkman shares lessons learned from corporations like Coca-Cola that are paying off HUGE for the entrepreneur mindset and action.
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min
🎙Season 2 - Episode 1 - Following your passion vs convention 🎙I had that the GREAT pleasure of interviewing Scott Newman🎙 Scott Newman is an author and his first officially released book is titled The Night Before The Morning After. Scott is a student at Princeton University and in our conversation together you'll hear what it took for him to get accepted to this Ivy League school, and ultimately what happened along the way to convince Scott that the life he thought he wanted wasn't so anymor...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
