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| 07 Feb 2019 | #24: Molly Worthen of The New York Times about "The Pod Bros" | 00:46:38 | |
Jeff and Molly Worthen talk about her article in the New York Times titled "The Pod Bros Want To Optimize Your Life." They talk about the rapidly growing self-help movement in podcasting and on Youtube lead by Tim Ferris, Joe Rogan, Sam Harris, Aubrey Marcus, Lewis Howes, and more. Jeff Grace (host) Molly Worthen (guest) | |||
| 06 Mar 2019 | #26 (Updated) - Claudia Christian - The Naltrexone (TSM) cure for problem drinking | 00:56:54 | |
NOTE: Some listeners reported the previous MP3 file for this episode wasn't playing on certain players. This is a repost to fix that and should now play on all platforms. Jeff chats with actress Claudia Christian (9-1-1, Castle, Babylon 5) about her Ted Talk on how she used a pill called Naltrexone to cure her alcoholism and once again drink in moderation. It's a growing alternative "non abstinence" alternative to AA for treating drinking disorders that has become her life's work. Jeff Grace (host) Claudia Christian (guest) Mentioned in this Episode…
Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now! | |||
| 13 Mar 2019 | #27: Rob Healy on "brain hacking" with smart drugs (nootropics) | 01:28:13 | |
Jeff chats with the founder of Super Fun Productions, Rob Healy, about his passion to better understand the neuroscience behind various smart drugs (nootropics) that can improve memory, creativity, cognition, and can stave off age-related memory decline. We talk about the long term dangers of stimulants, the racetam class of drugs that are banned in the United States, and the "limitless" drug Modafinil. Jeff Grace (host) Rob Healy (guest) Mentioned in this Episode: Note: Please consult with a doctor before taking any of the supplements listed below. RACETAMS - Class of drugs that are legal in EU and Canada, but yet not in the United States. Discovered in the 1960s and have been clinically studied since the 1970s. Much safer class of drug than Amphetamines, that posses very low toxicity and lack serious side effects. Scientist believe Racetams help with ATP synthesis and Acetylcholine function. Other studies show it improves mitochondrial function in Alzheimers patients.
AFANILS - Modafanil (aka Provigil or Modalert) and Adrafanil. L-THEANINE - Exists naturally in Match Tea. Best taken with caffeine. Has calming effect, or anti-anxiety... makes caffeine or stimulant highs feel much smoother- rounds them out and relaxes the "jump out of your skin feelings". This is a coffee must have. Improves memory and learning. Aids in immune system, increases t-cells, has some antibacterial properties. Lowers blood pressure. Big Fan. TYROSINE - Dopamine precursor. Amino acid to refill your dopamine stores. Stress relieving properties as well. Great supplement for depressed people as well. Also have a super hectic or stressful work week... load up on tyrosine. VASOPRESSIN - Take and wait 30-45 minutes to increase recall at lectures or in other events where elevated recall would be important. CENTROPHENOXINE - Increase recall speed. This increases oxygen to the brain and helps with glucose uptake. Brain uses 20 percent of the body's oxygen levels so you gotta make sure oxygen flow to the brain is constant as we age. LIONS MANE - Helps regulate blood glucose. Increases nerve growth factor that help neuron growth and maintenance. One of Rob's highly recommended adaptogens. Suggested as a supplement to coffee (but with some bitter taste.) FOUR SIGMATIC COFFEE - Instant coffee that contains Lions's Mane and Chagga Mushrooms linked to cognative brain function improvements. BACOPA MONNIERI - Helps with memory and retention but gotta take it consistently over a long period of time. Over the Counter. KRILL OIL (Omega 6) - Krill seems to have the highest effectiveness of the fish oils to reduce gut inflammation that can result in slower oxygen flow to the brain. CHOLINE (a neurotransmitter) - Suggested to "stack" with Racetams. Many benefits to Choline supplementation in facilitating of acetylcholine production in the brain. Acetylcholine is sort of like a specific stem cell for the brain in that it can promote neuroplasticity and brain regeneration. Good supplements to take for to help stimulate Acetylcholine production: alpha-GPC, choline bitartrate, choline citrate or CDP choline. Additionally show to have positive affects: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Ashwagandha, Ginkgo Biloba, and Vitamin B. Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now! | |||
| 28 Mar 2019 | #29: Will Apple "services" make us less productive? Guest Tyler Schnabel ("The Apple Addict") | 00:55:37 | |
Following this week's 3/25 Apple Event, Jeff and Tyler debate if Apple's shift into "services" is good for consumer productivity and pocketbooks. They also talk about their mixed opinions about the new iPad Mini, iPad Air, Airpods, Apple Credit Card, Apple News, Apple Arcade, and the murky direction of Apple's TV strategy. Lastly, Jeff talks about the tormented love he has for his new iPad Pro as an "almost laptop replacement." Jeff Grace Tyler Schnabel
Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 22 May 2019 | #34: Kyle Martin on "Ballistic Missile Threat Inbound to Hawaii" and radical life changes | 01:49:41 | |
Jeff talks with TV/Film editor and longtime friend Kyle Martin about his mysterious life reboot, Burning Man, moving to Hawaii to live in a tent, and how "surviving" a false nuclear missile launch changes a man's perspective on life. Jeff Grace (Host) Kyle Martin (Guest) Mentioned in this Episode
Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 11 Apr 2019 | #31: Hazart on The Intellectual Dark Web | 01:49:11 | |
Jeff and Matt/Kyle of Hazart discuss how Youtube and podcasting are fueling a long-form intellectual revolution called The Intellectual Dark Web. If you have recently started hearing names like Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, The Young Turks, ContraPoints or Ben Shapiro, then you might already know about The IDW. We discuss key players and terms of The IDW such as "straw manning", "virtue signaling", "identity politics", "college deplatforming" and more. Jeff Grace (Host) Hazart (Guest) Mentioned in this Episode
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Other Things Mentioned Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | #59: Time To Move On From Covid? | 00:54:29 | |
This week I chat with writer of "Our Laser Focus on Covid Is Costing Us Our Mental Health" Medium article, Kerala Taylor. We discuss the mental health costs of maintaining current Covid-19 measures and if vaccinated Americans now overestimate the risks covid still poses to them and their children. Is it time to "move on from Covid?" Links Mentioned... https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/podcasts/the-daily/omicron-coronavirus-behaviors.html Bill Maher on "The Public is Misinformed on Covid" Jeff Grace (host) Kerala Taylor (guest)
Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 07 Aug 2020 | #58: "Coke > Meth > Almost Dead > Sober" w/ Josh Fingerhut | 01:42:43 | |
Actor and photographer Josh Fingerhut (Brooklyn 99, Sneaky Pete, Hawaii Five-0) shares how his casual cocaine use as a 3.5 GPA Northwestern University student led to thirteen years later almost losing his arm (and life) as an intravenous meth user while working regularly as an actor in Los Angeles. We discuss the psychology of addiction, the power of self deception, and how he needed to hit a "rock bottom" near-death 315 pounds before getting clean, sober and in the best shape of his life. Jeff Grace (host) Josh Fingerhut (guest)
Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 06 May 2020 | #51: "Accidental Provocateur" Matt Bilinsky on Charlottesville, "Bannon vs. Bernie" Populism, Covid, & the NBA Reopening | 01:30:56 | |
In this sometimes heated exchange, Jeff and "Accidental Twitter Provocateur" and BNN founder Matt Bilinsky discuss the media's reporting on Charlottesville, "Bannon vs. Bernie" Populism, Trump's handling of Covid19, the NBA reopening, and the nature of discourse on Twitter. Jeff Grace (host) Matt Bilinsky (guest) Mentioned in this Episode:
Music by Michael Sempert Note: Please consult with a doctor before taking any of the recommendations spoken about in this episode. | |||
| 04 Sep 2018 | #1: Justin Malik & Lee Rankinen of Optimal Living Daily | 00:45:08 | |
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| 21 Aug 2019 | #44: James Hamblin M.D. of The Atlantic on The Gut Biome & Current Diet Trends | 01:07:44 | |
Jeff chats with staff writer for The Atlantic and Preventative Medicine M.D., James Hamblin, about his recent articles about Probiotics, The Gut Biome, and recent trends in diet including, Intermittent Fasting, Keto, Veganism, and "eating apples from the top down." Jeff Grace James Hamblin
Intro Song "Bop Didi Boom" by Michael Sempert | |||
| 02 Oct 2018 | #6: Marc Webb of 500 Days of Summer & The Amazing Spider-Man | 01:01:20 | |
Jeff chats with Marc about his career path from directing music videos to big budget studio films, how his "No B-Plan" philosophy got Jeff to move to L.A., advice for creative professionals, and how Edward Norton was indirectly responsible for Marc taking up directing. Jeff Grace Marc Webb Mentioned in this Episode... Books Movies & Shows
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| 25 Sep 2018 | #5: Siim Land: The Holistic Biohacker on Intermittent Fasting, "16/8" and The Keto Diet | 01:21:54 | |
Jeff and Siim talk about Intermittent Fasting, "18/8", The Keto Diet and the confused history of food science. Jeff Grace Siim Land Mentioned in this Episode... Books
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| 11 Sep 2018 | #2: Actress Erinn Hayes on growing up in the self-help culture of "EST" and making it in Hollywood | 01:02:37 | |
Jeff and Erinn have a lively conversation about the challenges of having a creative career, how to balance raising a family with a freelance schedule, and growing up in a "sort of" self-help cult. Jeff Grace Erinn Hayes
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| 17 Jun 2020 | #53: "Masks Save Lives" w/ Model Citizen Founder Sam Gostnell | 00:55:27 | |
Jeff talks with ModelCitizenBox.com founder Sam Gostnell about the importance of wearing masks to stop the spread of Covid-19 and reopening the economy. Sam lost his directing job during the lockdown and started helping nursing homes procure surgical masks. Soon he was in the middle of the wild west PPE economy before starting a monthly subscription PPE company ModelCitizenBox.com. Jeff Grace (host) Sam Gostnell (guest) Links Mentioned in This Episode
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| 04 Dec 2018 | #16: Former Landmark Forum participant Adam Adair: "Self-Help" or "Cult"? | 01:10:10 | |
Is Landmark (a.k.a. The Landmark Forum) a cult? Jeff and his longtime friend Adam Adair (an entrepreneur) discuss how Adam got involved in the controversial self-help organization Landmark. They discuss Landmark's high pressure recruitment style, odd bathroom policy, and it sometimes being described as a "cult". They also discuss how Landmark changed Adam's life for the better, how it became an awkward topic between them as friends, and the overall pros/cons of Landmark as an organization. Jeff Grace (host) Adam Adair (guest) Books People Movies & TV Programs
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| 16 Oct 2018 | #8: Heather Morris of Glee, Dancer on Tour with Beyonce & Dancing With The Stars | 01:21:54 | |
Jeff chats with Heather at The Studio School in Los Angeles, about her first break dancing for Beyonce on tour, dealing with the immediate fame of Glee, and how she pulled herself out of a dark place by finding dance again. Heather Morris Mentioned in this Episode... TV & Movies
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| 17 Jul 2019 | #41: Artist/Filmmaker Bret Roberts on how an intervention changed his life | 02:00:45 | |
This week Jeff speaks with filmmaker turned visual artist, Bret Roberts about how a sobriety intervention changed the course of his life over eight years ago. He has since taken up painting and is now a globally recognized artist. Brett and Jeff go way back and talk about how they met in college, how they have maintained a friendship over a series of freakish chance encounters, and how alcohol almost destroyed the biggest break of Bret's acting career. Jeff Grace Bret Roberts Mentioned in This Episode /People /Films
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| 13 Nov 2018 | #13: "Cult or Self Help Organization?" with GQ writer Rosecrans Baldwin on his new article “My Life Cleanse: One Month Inside L.A.’s Cult of Betterness” | 01:00:12 | |
Jeff chats with author Rosecrans Baldwin about his riveting GQ article “My Life Cleanse: One Month Inside L.A.’s Cult of Betterness”, what constitutes a “cult”, and how the aggressive leadership style of President Trump is similar to that of cult leaders. GQ Article: My Life Cleanse: One Month Inside L.A.’s Cult of Betterness by Rosecrans Baldwin - http://GQ.com/story/one-month-in-los-angeles-cult-of-betterness Rosecrans Baldwin Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rosecrans-Baldwin/e/B002ZGSDPG Rosecrans Baldwin is the author of You Lost Me There (The New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice), Paris, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down (GQ’s Best Books of of the Year), and The Last Kid Left (NPR's Best Books of the Year). His next book, a work of nonfiction about Los Angeles County, is forthcoming from MCD x Farrar, Straus and Giroux. As a magazine writer, Rosecrans is a frequent contributor to GQ, among other titles. Several features have been selected as notable essays in the Best American Essays collections, and he was a finalist for a James Beard Award in Journalism. Rosecrans has written opinion pieces for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Guardian, as well as Buzzfeed, Salon, and Slate. Jeff Grace (host) Kevin Brennan Mentioned in this Episode... Books Movies & TV People Programs Tools Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 12 Jun 2019 | #37: Buzzfeed’s Jane Bradley on Investigating the Tony Robbins Sexual Misconduct Accusations | 00:53:12 | |
Jeff speaks with BuzzFeed journalist Jane Bradley, who wrote the year-long investigative story "Unlimited Power" about the sexual misconduct accusations against the world’s most famous self-help personality, Tony Robbins. The two-part series details allegations of sexual misconduct in the late 1990s and early 2000s by former employees and seminar attendees. Jeff and Jane discuss the nuances of the accusations, Robbin’s response to date, guru culture, the current state of the #metoo movement, and the rigor that goes into ensuring the accuracy of reporting such cases as a journalist. Jeff Grace Jane Bradley Mentioned in this Episode Part One - BuzzFeed News Investigation: Unlimited Power Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | #61: Marcus Jones on "The Slap" | 00:59:14 | |
Comedian, writer, director and pop-culture savant Marcus Jones returns to discuss the hottest cultural takes on the "The Slap", the future of the Oscars, and how soon after a baby can a new father go see Top Gun 2 in the theaters (note: in May, not March.) Jeff Grace (host) Marcus Jones (guest) Links Mentioned in This Episode Music by Michael Sempert
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| 15 Feb 2019 | #25: Tom Kiss of YouAte iPhone App on losing 80 lbs through food journaling. | 00:58:21 | |
Jeff chats with YouAte founder Tom Kiss about losing 80lbs in one year, recent trends in dieting, emotional eating, the limits of calorie tracking, and his fast growing YouAte app that just was accepted into the highly prestigious Techstar incubator. Jeff Grace (host) Tom Kiss (guest) | |||
| 06 Mar 2019 | #26 - Claudia Christian - The Naltrexone (TSM) cure for problem drinking | 00:56:54 | |
Jeff chats with actress Claudia Christian (9-1-1, Castle, Babylon 5) about her Ted Talk on how she used a pill called Naltrexone to cure her alcoholism and once again drink in moderation. It's a growing alternative "non abstinence" alternative to AA for treating drinking disorders that has become her life's work. Jeff Grace (host) Claudia Christian (guest) Mentioned in this Episode…
Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now! | |||
| 04 Sep 2019 | #45: Jeff Grace about His First TV Gig w/ Jon Hamm, His First Job in Advertising, Cults, and Email Hell (Interview from "My Instruction Manual") | 00:44:13 | |
This is an interview with Jeff from "My Instruction Manual" by Keith McArthur. Keith gets Jeff to open up about his first acting gig on Mad Men with Jon Hamm, being forced to take Franklin Covey organization classes at his first job in advertising, his goals for Self Obsessed, his obsession with finding the perfect email system, and the "culty" side of self help. Jeff Grace Keith McArthur Mentioned in this Episode… Intro Song "Bop Didi Boom" by Michael Sempert. More by him at...
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| 01 Jul 2020 | #55: The Broken Economics of Restaurants (Pre & Post Covid) | 01:51:40 | |
Food journalist Marisel Salazar brings on two nationally acclaimed chefs -- David Nayfeld of Che Fico and Eric Rivera of Addo -- to chat with Jeff about the flawed economics of the restaurant industry. This passionate conversation hits a wide range of topics: Challenges of the PPE program, reopening in the Covid Era, server vs. kitchen staff wage disparities, the Danny Meyer's layoffs, Immigration, and more! Jeff Grace (Host) Marisel Salazar (Michelin Guide Journalist) David Nayfield (Che Fico San Francisco) Eric Rivera (Addo Seattle) Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 26 Mar 2020 | #49: "Best Coronavirus Advice So Far" w/ Rob Healy | 01:17:30 | |
Rob Healy is back to share is extensive meta-research about all things COVID-19: Should I wash my groceries? The power of masks? Why do soap bubbles kill the virus? Is the economy really going to be "back to business" by Easter? Plus understanding all the confusing data and why the UK quickly changed course on its rapid "herd immunity" plan. Jeff Grace Rob Healy (guest) Mentioned in this Episode:
Music by Michael Sempert Note: Please consult with a doctor before taking any of the recommendations spoken about in this episode. | |||
| 30 Oct 2018 | #10: Why you need a "Daily Task List" w/ Kasper Tornoe of Swipes Task App | 01:49:35 | |
This is the definitive "daily task list" podcast. Listener Note: Swipes App fans skip ahead to 14:30 to get straight into the interview with Kasper. Jeff takes the first 14:29 to describe the 6 fundamentals of forming a lasting "daily task list" habit. They are...
Also, how the Swipes team of five people spent two years living and working together in a 900 square foot apartment playing the "unicorn" start-up game in Silicon Valley. This episode is jam packed with great info! Jeff Grace (host) Kasper Pihl Tornoe Mentioned in this Episode... Books Movies People Podcasts Tools Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | #52: Marcus Jones on The George Floyd Protests, "Defund Police", and Growing Up Black in Indiana | 01:12:55 | |
Jeff's longtime friend, Marcus Jones, a writer/director in Los Angeles chats about growing up black in Indiana, The George Floyd Protests, the "shame walk" of Mayor Jacob Frey, and concerns that "Defund The Police" will help get Trump reelected. Jeff Grace (host) Marcus Jones (guest) Links Mentioned in This Episode Music by Michael Sempert
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| 24 Jul 2019 | #42: Kristin Wong of The New York Times on Negotiating Higher Pay | 01:06:17 | |
Kristin Wong of The New York Times is back to chat with Jeff about how to negotiate a higher salary whether you are starting at a new company, working freelance, or feel overdue for a raise at your current job. They discuss "anchoring", debate "who should put forth the first number", and why you could lose $500K over a lifetime by not actively negotiating for a higher salary. Jeff Grace Kristin Wong Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 29 Dec 2018 | #20: Keith McArthur on New Year's Resolutions | 01:02:49 | |
Jeff chats with Keith McArthur of My Instruction Manual. Keith got a second chance at life in 2017 when his sister donated her kidney for transplant. Now he writes and podcasts about his journey to becoming happier and healthier. Keith is the creator of My Instruction Manual -- a website, podcast, and book series providing high-quality, personal-development content. Jeff and Keith talk about Winning Resolutions, his new book about making New Year's Resolutions that stick. Jeff’s 2019 New Year’s Resolutions (will revist on future podcasts this year.)
Jeff Grace (host) Keith McArthur Jeff's New Year's Resolutions Mentioned in this Episode… Books
People Podcasts YouTube Programs & Resources Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now! | |||
| 26 Sep 2019 | #47: In Defense of Joe Rogan w/ The Atlantic's Devin Gordon | 01:00:06 | |
Jeff chats with Devin Gordon of The Atlantic about his article "Why Is Joe Rogan So Popular?" They discuss how the left misunderstands Joe Rogan's politics, his rise to becoming "the next Tim Ferris", the war on "bro culture", and how Rogan might be the best hope to break the spell of Trump. Jeff Grace Keith McArthur Mentioned in this Episode… Intro Song "Bop Didi Boom" by Michael Sempert. More by him at...
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| 04 Jun 2019 | #36: Apple WWDC w/ Tyler Schnabel: iPad OS, Mac Pro, ARM/Catalyst Future, More! | 00:52:54 | |
Dig in all things Apple productivity as Jeff and Tyler geek out about Apple WWDC 2019. They discuss how the new iPad OS will make the iPad the productivity laptop of the very near future. Also, they talk about the return to a "cheese-grater" Mac Pro, Jeff's theory that Catalyst/Marzipan is a trojan horse for Apple to move to ARM laptop chips, disappointing iPhone home screen stagnation, Darkmode, Apple Pencil and more! Jeff Grace Tyler Schnabel
Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 15 Jan 2019 | #22: Todd Berger on Adderall, Ritalin, & ADD in Hollywood | 01:11:59 | |
Jeff takes an ADD quiz with longtime friend and writer/director Todd Berger (Happytime Murders, It’s A Disaster) to discover they have a surprising ammount in common when it comes to Attention Deficit, their history with Ritalin/Adderall, and the strategies they use to keep focused as writer/directors working in Hollywood. Jeff Grace (host) Todd Berger (guest) Mentioned during the show...
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| 08 Jan 2019 | #21: Dr. Rob Carter III on Military Sleep Science | 01:33:09 | |
Jeff chats with military sleep scientist Dr. Rob Carter III, author of The Morning Mind, about sleep, diet, and circadian rhythms. Dr. Rob Carter III, FACSM, FAIS, a US Army Officer, is an expert in human performance and has adjunct appointments at various academic institutions. Find more about the book: HarperCollinsLeadership.com/the-morning-mind Jeff Grace (host) Dr. Rob Carter III Mentioned in this Episode… Books People TV & Movies Programs, Resources, and Tools Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now! | |||
| 09 Oct 2018 | #7: Philip Taylor of PT Money on the world of personal finance and why you need to automate your finances today | 00:51:22 | |
Jeff chats with "PT Money" about his transition from corporate accountant to full-time blogger/FinCon creator, the self-help world of finance, and why you need to "automate your finances" in the world of "too big to fail" banks. Jeff Grace Philip Taylor Mentioned in this Episode... Books
People Tools & Programs Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 11 Oct 2019 | #48: "Are Timeshares a Scam?" w/ Matt & Kevin Brennan | 01:01:30 | |
Are timeshares a scam? Kevin Brennan returns with SaSo Founder Matt Brennan (Kevin's brother) for the insider's take on Timeshares! One of Matt's early careers was as a high-end timeshare salesman for some of the top vacation destinations in the world. Kevin sold "lower end" time shares during his days as a touring musician. Together, they talk about "slinging dreams", "nudges", "spiffs", "leases vs. deeds", and "first day benefits." Listen to this episode before you take that next "free vacation" and end up with a lifetime of timeshare trades. Matt Brennan Kevin Brennan Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 18 Sep 2018 | #4: Kristin Wong of New York Times "Smarter Living" on trends in self-help, her personal routines, and the history of personal development. | 01:25:22 | |
Jeff and Kristin talk about her book, Get Money, and her personal self help routines, tricks, and tips. They also review the history of self help and talk about the current trends in the YouTube/Podcast-driven self help market. Jeff Grace Kristin Wong Mentioned in this Episode... Blogs Books
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| 02 Jul 2019 | #40: Stacy Anderson of KENT on Launching Brands on Kickstarter, Sustainable Fashion, and Entrepreneurialism | 01:02:52 | |
This week Jeff chats with KENT founder Stacy Anderson on launching brands on Kickstarter, sustainable fashion, and best practices to being a successful entrepreneur. Jeff Grace Stacy Anderson Mentioned in This Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 20 Apr 2020 | #50: Bad TV Doctors, Swedish "Herd Immunity", & Covid Economics w/ Rob Healy | 01:17:07 | |
Rob Healy is back to talk all things Covid19. We talk about the bad advice from TV Doctors, Sweden Goes "Herd Immunity", Vox's Ezra Klein's hard takes on "Reopening The Economy", and the still shocking lack of testing. Jeff Grace Rob Healy (guest) Mentioned in this Episode:
Music by Michael Sempert Note: Please consult with a doctor before taking any of the recommendations spoken about in this episode. | |||
| 11 Dec 2018 | #17: Michael Jay Moon on NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) | 00:54:38 | |
// NOTE: These is some microphone rustle during this podcast. Sorry for the audio inconvenience. // Jeff chats with Michael Jay Moon about neuro-linguistic programming, a form of therapy or a way of thinking about the mind that started in the 70s. Michael has lived and worked in Silicon Valley for the last 40 years. In this episode, Michael shares his insight and knowledge related to 1st, 2nd and 3rd order changes, neuro-linguistic programming, and much more! Jeff Grace (host) Michael Jay Moon (guest) Mentioned in this Episode… Books
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| 11 Sep 2019 | #46: Today's iPhone 11 Apple Event w/ Tyler Schnabel (aka "The Apple Addict") | 01:06:06 | |
Jeff & Tyler record first impressions right after the September 10th Apple Keynote that launched the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, The New iPad, Apple Watch Series 5, and pricing info about Apple TV+ and Arcade (hint: $4.99). We chat about missing rumored products and features: Two-way charging, Sleep Tracking, Apple "Tile" competitor, Macbook 16", and an Apple Services "Bundle." Lastly, they chat about the surprisingly impressive Apple Card, the might just be the best "points" credit card on the market. Jeff Grace Tyler Schnabel
Mentioned in this Episode Apple September 10th Keynote (iPhone 11 & more) Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 24 Jan 2019 | #23: Lloyd Evans on escaping the Jehovah’s Witness religion | 01:07:19 | |
Jeff talks to Lloyd Evans from the popular John Cedars YouTube channel (2.5 million viewers) about his escape from the Jehovah’s Witness faith, Jordan Peterson, Brexit, tactics of cults in politics, and how skepticism isn’t the same as cynicism. Jeff Grace (host) Lloyd Evans (guest) Mentioned during the show... | |||
| 31 Oct 2018 | #11: Post 10/30 Apple Event with Tyler "Apple Addict" Schnabel. We break down the sexy new iPad, the long overdue Mac Mini and the weirdly expensive new Macbook Air 13". | 00:50:56 | |
Jeff and Tyler break down yesterday's Brooklyn Apple Event. They discuss if the iPad is the future of the entry level Mac, why the Macbook 12 isn't an "Air", the odd pricing segmentation of the Mac laptop lineup, and try to figure out if the powerful new Mac Mini is still hobbled with a lame Intel graphics card (a.k.a. can this thing power Premier Pro CC?) Halloween Bonus: The Spider vs. The Airpod Jeff Grace Tyler Schnabel Mentioned in this Episode... Links Apple Special Event (9/12) - https://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2018/ New Apple Products - Apple.com Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 27 Nov 2018 | #15: Hussein Kesvani on "Hustle Porn" | 01:30:03 | |
Jeff chats with writer Hussein Kesvani (Vice, HuffPost and The Gaurdian) about his Mel Magazine article on "Hustle Porn" and the culture of self help on Youtube. Check out the article - https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/rise-grind-and-ruin-the-dangerous-fetishization-of-hustle-porn Jeff Grace (host) Hussein Kesvani Mentioned in this Episode... Books
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| 26 Dec 2018 | #19: Drew McCoy on Skepticism and Searching for Evidence Before You Believe | 01:27:55 | |
Jeff chats with Drew McCoy from popular Youtube channel Genetically Modified Skeptic. Drew is an atheist, but even more than that, a skeptic. He has strict standards of evidence and holds doubt as a virtue. In this episode, we discuss his experience growing up a devout fundamentalist Christian in Texas, what caused him to start one of the leading "skeptic" Youtube channels in the world, and how compassion may be the key to heal the country's political divide. Jeff Grace (host) Drew McCoy (guest) Mentioned in this Episode… Books People
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Programs Resources Music by Michael Sempert WestChannel.com | Michael Sempert on Spotify Check out the latest episode of Self Obsessed with Jeff Grace. Get your self-help obsession fix now! | |||
| 06 Nov 2018 | #12: What is the Tony Robbins 4 Day Seminar? An inside look with producer & film journalist Ryland Aldrich | 01:33:38 | |
Jeff Grace (host) Kevin Brennan Mentioned in this Episode... Books Movies People Podcasts Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 29 May 2019 | #35: Paul Duddridge (1 of 2) on "Being Yourself", Managing Comedians, and Trump | 02:06:43 | |
This week Jeff chats with Writer/Director/Producer and former UK talent agent, Paul Duddridge, who was Jeff's first mentor upon moving to Los Angeles. Paul eventually directed Jeff's first stand-up special Jeff Grace: Live In Los Angeles and was instrumental in convincing him to direct his first feature film. Paul talks about growing up on the UK welfare system, his rise to being one of the top talent agents in London, and why he quit the talent management business to start over again in the United States. Jeff Grace (Host) Paul Duddridge (Guest) Mentioned in this Episode
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| 20 Nov 2018 | #14: Cait Flanders on her Wall St. Journal Best Seller "The Year of Less" | 01:40:06 | |
Jeff chats with author Cait Flanders about alcohol, debt, and consumerism. Check out Cait Flanders' new book - The Year of Less Jeff Grace (host) Cait Flanders Mentioned in this Episode... Books People Links
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| 15 May 2019 | #33: Sarah Charmoli on "Breathwork" | 01:02:20 | |
Sarah Charmoli is the Director of Operations of Effiji Breath, a breathwork training center founded by Elijah Nisenboim with workshops being held all over the country. Jeff chats with her about "The Iceman" Wim Hof, alternative healing, and the key differences between meditation and breathwork. Jeff Grace (Host) Sarah Charmoli (Guest) Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 25 Jun 2019 | #39: Nick Douglas of Lifehacker on Email Mastery & The Tasks You're Doing in the Wrong Order | 01:20:37 | |
This week I'm joined by Nick Douglas of Lifehacker to talk about his article "The Tasks You're Doing in the Wrong Order", mastering Email overload, Reddit, and why you should read less (bad) books. Jeff Grace Nick Douglas Bradley Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 19 Dec 2018 | #18: Molly McHugh of The Ringer on Amazon free holidays, Facebook, and the attention economy | 01:21:30 | |
Jeff chats with Molly McHugh from The Ringer about how to go Amazon free this holiday season, tips to reduce your screen time, Apple as accidental privacy advocate, the MarK Duplass Twitter controversy regarding Ben Shapiro, the IDW, the attention economy, and why internet companies escape classic antitrust classifications. Jeff Grace (host) Molly McHugh (guest) Mentioned in this Episode… iPhone digital distraction hacks Books People
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| 20 Jun 2019 | #38: Paul Duddridge (2 of 2) Election 2020, Trump, & HyperNormalisation | 01:42:30 | |
I'm back with Paul Duddridge, who’s current podcast, Election 2020: Meet The Candidates, is his attempt as a Brit, to interview all 500+ candidates running for president in 2020. Paul is a rare Trump advocate living in Los Angeles, and we have a lively discussion about the positives he sees in Trump and how his growing up on welfare in the UK makes him concerned about the perceived rise of socialism in the United States. Jeff Grace (Host) Paul Duddridge (Guest) Mentioned in this Episode
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| 22 Mar 2019 | #28: Linas Phillips on Byron Katie, Eckhart Tolle, Werner Herzog and his two-year journey of self discovery | 01:44:04 | |
Jeff chats with actor/writer/director Linas Phillips (Rainbow Time, Twin Peaks, Eastbound & Down) about his recent two-year journey out of depression through the works of Byron Katie ("The Work) and Eckhart Tolle ("The Power of Now"). Along the way, we talk about advice he received from Jay Duplass, going to the movies with Werner Herzog, and the power of Oprah. Jeff Grace Linas Phillips Mentioned in this Episode:
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| 16 Feb 2022 | #60: Rob Healy on Rogan, Spotify, Whoopi, Maher and more! | 01:41:21 | |
Rob Healy is back! This time to talk all things "Comedians Getting Canceled Talking Covid & Race." We discuss what Spotify should do with Joe Rogan, Whoopi's time out from The View, Bill Maher's drift to the anti-mask right, and more! Jeff Grace (host) Rob Healy (guest) Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | #57: Gregg Clunis of "Tiny Leaps: Big Changes" + "Intelectualish" NAME CHANGE | 01:05:20 | |
Jeff talks about the new "Intelectualish" reboot and then chats with Gregg Clunis, the host of "Tiny Leaps, Big Changes" about his top 4 "meta self help tips", his new habit of running, developing consistency, and the woo-woo stigma of vision boards. Jeff Grace (host) Gregg Clunis (guest)
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| 07 Aug 2019 | #43: Jeroen Kraaijenbrink of Forbes on Why Self-Help Books Don't Work | 01:15:55 | |
Jeroen Kraaijenbrink of Forbes talks about his article "Why Self Help Books Don't Work (And How To Nevertheless Benefit From Them)" and his new "meta self help book" on how to keep social media and information overload from making you "go bananas." Jeff Grace Jeroen Kraaijenbrink
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| 04 Apr 2019 | #30: Bassoonist Nate Hale on his high-pressure audition for the L.A. Philharmonic, "Vibrato", and Beta Blockers | 01:39:56 | |
Nate Hale is one of the world's top orchestral bassoonists. We originally met during my podcast with director Marc Webb as he was in town auditioning for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. We caught up recently to talk about the incredibly high stress audition process for the top symphony orchestras, the widespread use of Beta-Blockers by orchestral musicians, his path to being one of the world's top bassoonist, and his love of telling stories within a symphony orchestra. Jeff Grace (Host) Nate Hale (Guest) Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | #56: "Why Celeb Cause Videos Fail" w/ Todd Berger | 01:01:37 | |
Jeff is joined by writer, director, and author Todd Berger (It’s A Disaster, Happytime Murders, Cover Versions, Showdown City) to discuss why recent well-meaning celebrity cause videos have elicited such strong backlash. Plus, is Maya Rudolph secretly the coolest person on earth? Jeff Grace (host) Todd Berger (guest) Mentioned during the show...
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| 24 Apr 2019 | #32: Ariel Garten on the Muse neurofeedback EEG headband | 00:42:06 | |
Ariel Garten is the founder of InteraXon, the creators of the first consumer neurofeedback EEG device, Muse. Jeff, a long time user of Muse, chat's with her about EEG guided meditation, neurofeedback ADD treatments, the future of machine-to-brain interfaces, and her favorite brain supplements. **Special Self Obsessed 15% discount link on the Muse headband ---------> https://mbsy.co/muse/47500556 Jeff Grace (Host) Ariel Garten (Guest) Mentioned in the Podcast:
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| 23 Oct 2018 | #9: Kevin Brennan "The L.A. Karaoke Guru" / 5 Ways To Improve Your Karaoke | 01:22:26 | |
Jeff chats with longtime friend and "L.A. Karaoke Guru" Kevin M. Brennan about 5 ways to up your Karaoke game, the history of Karaoke in Chicago, and a few easy step to safely losing your Karaoke virginity. Jeff Grace (host) Kevin Brennan (note: also a writer, actor, producer and front-man for The Irish Goodbye.) Mentioned in this Episode... Books People Places
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| 23 Jun 2020 | #54: Apple WWDC: iPhone Widgets, Goodbye Intel, iPad "Scribble" & Sleep Tracking | 01:33:13 | |
Tyler "The Apple Addict" Schnabel is back to talk about Apple's 2020 WWDC introducing huge changes to Apple iPhone OS, iPad OS, MacOS going to 11 (Big Sur), and Mac saying goodbye to Intel chips. Plus Watch, Bike Maps, iPhone Widgets, App Clips, and what to expect from Apple this fall! Jeff Grace Tyler Schnabel Mentioned in this Episode Music by Michael Sempert | |||
| 13 Sep 2018 | #3: "Apple Addict" Tyler Schnabel (Post 9/12 Apple Event) | 01:06:21 | |
Jeff and Tyler weigh in on the new Apple Watch and iPhone(s), talk "Bocca" and the overall state of Apple Computers. Jeff Grace Tyler Schnabel Mentioned in this Episode... Links Apple Special Event (9/12) - Apple.com/apple-events/september-2018 New Apple Products - Apple.com iPhone CD Carmount - Amzn.to/2NGNvu2 Music by Michael Sempert | |||