This is a scary one to put out there! 2021 was rough for a lot of us, many saying similarly it was the roughest year of their lives. I was no different. My life long struggles with depression, suicide, and anxiety were put through the ringer at the start of the year. To break down the stigma of Mental Health, I am opening up and sharing about my decision and journey to live. This message is for everyone, but in particular for my guys out there. We don't normally talk about feelings. We don't normally share when we are struggling. Why? We all feel the same feelings but for one reason or another keep the burden within ourselves. You are not alone! I hope you enjoy this message and find value. Keep fighting! Keep making the decision to not give up. If I can do it, so can you.

In this special episode, after a long recording break, Gavin invites me to sit down and talk with Tanner about his current life events. Tanner sustained a severe injury in 2007 desert racing motocross. We chat about his accident and how he has been able to overcome the odds and live an extraordinary life. He likes to deliver us bad news around Thanksgiving time, this year he learned he has a tumor behind his right eye. We talk about how he discovered it, the procedure (brain surgery) he is going to undergo, and how his mindset has helped him overcome all the obstacles. Enjoy!

In this Episode I sit down with a long time friend and extreme athlete, Gavin Godfrey. Gavin opens up about the tough times he faced early in life surrounding events he had little control over. Listen as he describes his battles with defeat and no motivation, to setting goals and triumphing. You gotta go through the tough times in life. Gavin definitely has had his shares of difficulties as he has sought out to find his own purpose and motivation. From being in the depths of despair and not wanting to continue with life, he is now dedicating his time and energy to his brand Go Getter Lifestyle. He shares great advice on how to live your own Optimal Life and how you can go out there with passion and be a Go Getter!

Optimal You Podcast led Alec to connect. Listen now as he shares his story. A psychosis event changed his life and put him on a path of discovery. A stint with drugs is what he needed to help him find his higher purpose. In working to overcome this addiction he has been able to strengthen family relationships, overcome early childhood trauma, and most importantly master the thoughts in his head. He gives two key pieces of advice to live your Optimal Life. Listen and let us know what you think! 

If you are familiar with Utah State men’s basketball, you’ve probably heard the name Wild Bill. A charismatic super fan that created a movement in free throw distractions. You may know his name, but do you really know Bill? Bill Sproat joins Optimal You and shares what makes him uniquely him continuing the November theme of Men’s Mental health. From a young age Bill struggled with identity and being comfortable with himself regardless of his audience. Despite putting smiles on millions of faces, there was an emptiness inside. Listen as Bill shares his personal journey with self discovery, episodes of depression and suicide, and how he is creating the best version of himself.

November 2018, this month we will focus on Men's Health. A topic that is moving from taboo into mainstream media attention. Many males suffer with mental illness, yet a fraction of them actually ask for help. Famous stars and athletes have spoken up about different debilitating diseases that they struggle with, shedding light that they are respecters of no person or status. Listen in as we dive in and talk with Tyler and his experiences with anxiety. Join us as we break the stigmas that surround men and mental health. Enjoy!

Tanner Godfrey and Colton BrockBank join me on this episode of Optimal You. The episode starts off by testing my patience, but these guys bring in the message really strong. We talk about accountability, the benefits of the gym, and how sometimes in life the best things are the things we want but we don't get. Enjoy!

Flow- being in a state of full immersion in a given activity, and performing it at one’s highest level. Colton and I sit down and do what we do best, we talk and share principles of motivation, grit, and success. As rappers spit their game, we spit our knowledge on topics of adversity, happiness, and counterfacts. Enojoy!

Taylor Lloyd drops by the studio to share his life experiences. He talks about the disease that is addiction, and how he was able to climb out of it's depths. He gives great advice on how you can too in any area that you struggle with in your life. Take a listen and enjoy!

Join me this week as I talk about the importance your thoughts have changing your life. If you always do what you've always done you'll always be where you've always been. Enjoy!