The Unbeatable Mind Podcast With Mark Divine

Bizzie Gold is a leader in the personal development and wellness field. Her past clients include Julia Roberts and Jennifer Love Hewitt, among others. She's also the founder and developer of Buti Yoga, which focuses on making yoga about both movement and self-development. From the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, Commander Divine talks to her about her BREAK method of psychotherapy and her Buti Yoga practice and business. Listen now to discover how to understand your past and make it work for you.

Commander Divine continues reading from his new book, "Staring Down the Wolf."  In this section, Mark focuses on how imperative it is to always be growing and transforming if you want to become an elite leader. Listen to this episode to learn: Why willingly accepting challenges is the key to growth How mentorship teaches both skills and purpose Why it's not useful to train the same thing over and over again and why variety is essential.

Chris Waddell is a well-known U.S.A Paralympic champion.  Recently he biked up Mt. Kilimanjaro! And he was awarded the title of "Unsung Hero of Compassion" by the Dalai Lama in 2005. Chris talks with Mark about overcoming your challenges as well as learning how to work with the challenges in others. Listen now to discover: Why our ability to manage what happens to us is more important than making plans Why you should stop trying to be a Superman and take help when it's offered instead How being an athlete can give you knowledge of how hard work and pain can actually feel good and be helpful How teams are the real foundation of power

ATP Science head scientist Matt Legge and co-founder Jeff Doidge are two Australians revolutionizing the field of supplements.  They get into gut health and it being one of the most important aspects of nutrition, how nutrients need to be bio-available so the body can actually use them and how whole food is still the best way to get the nutrients you need.  Mark and the ATP Founders get into this and more from the Spartan races at Lake Tahoe.

Mark talks to his good friend Doctor Parsley about the importance and physiology of sleep. Kirk Parsley is a former Navy SEAL, a doctor, author and entrepreneur. His book is called "Sleep to Win: How Navy SEALs and Other High Performers Stay on Top".  Kirk also produces the Sleep Remedy, a mixture of supplements to help your body sleep properly. Listen to this podcast to find out: Why we often undervalue sleep, especially in the high performance community (HINT: Sleeping too little is often seen as a sign of toughness!) How to stop being "woken up" by things that take up your attention Why we should be teaching kids about sleep and their sleep needs Why proper rest is so important to achieving peak performance

Ryan Holiday is a well-known author of several books about using Stoic philosophy in the modern world, including "Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent," "The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph," and "Stillness Is the Key" which has just been released. Commander Divine talks to Ryan Holiday about his books, his writing process and what he has learned through his study of the Stoics and other philosophers. Hear how: Life is as much about the things we DON'T do as it is about our actions and deeds. Journaling is an essential component of understanding and reflecting on what we actually know and understand. A huge difficulty in the modern world is making the time for the stillness that we need. Listen to this episode for insights and greater understanding of ancient philosophy, and how it is essential for modern life.

Patrick Sweeney is an expert in fear and how you can manage it to make better decisions. He is a former Olympic rower and the author of the book "Fear is Fuel." Today he talks to Commander Divine about how he transformed fear into motivation rather than paralysis. Hear how: Every decision we make is made from either fear or opportunity You must learn to get comfortable with fear so that it can't be used against you. Patrick has used breathing exercises as part of a complete approach to fear management Listen to this episode to hear how you can turn fear to your advantage and make it work for you.

In this solo episode, Commander Divine talks about Respect and the key to earning it from your own team as a leader.  Focusing on the three essential character traits for Respect: Integrity-honestly and internal consistency backed by strong moral compass Authenticity- being "I" and "We" vs "me" and "them" Clarity- explicitly communicating what outcomes are expected and desirable Don't miss this episode to learn about how respect is essential to lead and how it can be earned.

Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, TV personality, New York Times bestselling author, and model. Together with her husband Laird, they launched a new all-encompassing fitness program called XPT. Find out what she has to say on parenting as an athlete, training, business leadership and so much more. Hear how. Business leadership is about knowing and being willing to learn from others. Gabby's understanding of parenting is that kids can't really be compelled to do things, even things that they're good at. As you get older, training is as much or more about maintaining physical ability as it is about elite performance Listen to this episode to get an inside look at an elite, athletic life.

Richard Strozzi-Heckler is a well-known expert in somatic (whole body) approaches to leadership, a psychologist, an author and has a seventh degree black-belt in Aikido. Commander Divine recently took one of his courses, and they talk today about embodied leadership and somatic psychology. Bringing attention to the body is a fundamental step in developing mindful awareness of life. Life follows attention - so paying attention is a very human and willful choice Mindfulness needn't be practiced in complete stillness Listen to this episode to get an understanding of how the body and awareness of it can help to enhance leadership.

Mark Pattison is the first NFL player to attempt the "Seven Sisters," summiting the highest mountains on each continent. He is also an author, podcaster and speaker. Today, he talks with the commander about his professional athletic career and his subsequent career in mountain climbing. His initial football career was all about talent over work, and that needed to change, so it did. Mountaineering became Mark's "what's next," after he was done with football. Though he still had to work at finding it. Everest is going to be his crowning achievement, but the process of getting there has been valuable, not just the result. Hear how Mark was able to transition from one career to another by a clear understanding of himself and what he really wanted to do.

Ora Nadrich is a Thought Coach and Mindfulness Meditation teacher, as well as the author of the books, "Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever" and "Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity." She talks with Commander Divine today about how to use mindfulness, and what it can really mean to you. Learn how: Ora's system is an extension of Jungian psychology. It's possible to mindful of simple things, like everyday tastes. "Mindfulness" isn't a competitive arena, where being more mindful means you have "won." Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can use mindfulness and authenticity for yourself.

Chris Norton was a talented 18 year old college football player with a promising future. Chris suffered a massive injury while playing football in College, that let him without any feeling from the neck down and being told that he would never walk again. Chris was determined to prove the doctors wrong, so he pushed himself through grueling daily workouts until four years later, he walked across the stage to receive his college diploma. He went on to find love and he and his wife have a new book just out called "The Seven Longest Yards." The book is a message of resiliency and hope that will inspire you. Listen to this episode to hear how Chris is able to overcome so that he can be successful in his and his wife's new life.

Today Commander Divine talks to Tim Desmond about mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion. Tim is a psychotherapist, author, teacher and long time student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.  His most recent book, "How to Stay Human in a F*cked-Up World: Mindfulness Practices for Real Life," shows us that by relating to life's ever present pain with compassion, wisdom and joy we have a chance to experience happiness. Tim dives into ways to bridge the ancient tradition of mindfulness and the challenges of modern life. Hear how: We need to remember to pay attention to the things that are important enough to take up your life People need to treat every moment like something that matters - don't allow yourself to spend your time on unimportant things.  We may often think of providing compassion for others, but we often won't give any to ourselves. Listen in for an in-depth and very practical view of how mindfulness and meditation can work for you.

Commander Divine dives deep into his upcoming book, "Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams."  Mark discusses the differences between leadership in the Special Ops community and being leader in tin business.  Hear how: Commander Divine recounts his transition from the SEALs to the Business world How teams in both realms require that you learn to manage your fear How moral and spiritual character as well as authenticity are required beyond tactics Listen to this episode to get deeper insight into how you can use lessons from Spec Ops to improve your leadership ability

Larry Hagner is best known as the man behind "The Good Dad Project," and the host of the podcast "The Dad Edge." He is also the author of "The Dad's Edge: 9 Simple Ways to Have: Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories." Learn how: You need to be authentically yourself so that you can be good to your kids You need to learn to recognize and avoid the "drift," when you forget your core values, and just let "life" take over As a father, you need to consider 5 factors - financial, health, marriage, connection with kids, and leadership Listen to this podcast to hear more practical guidance on fatherhood, and how you can tap into other resources to learn more.

Cal Newport is a well-known Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and researches cutting edge technologies so he can write about the impact of these innovations on society. Cal has numerous books including "Deep Work" and recently launched his latest book, "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World." In this episode, Cal talks to Commander Divine about how to make sure you're using tech in the best way so that it is helping you toward your goals, rather than simply distracting you from them.  Learn how: We currently have an economy based around knowledge products, but very little consideration is given to how we make them.  Addictive behavior is NOT fundamental to smart phones, social media has just enhanced and developed addiction to technology on our part We should be much more selective about the technologies we adopt in our personal lives. Listen to this episode to understand how to control your technology, and make it the tool rather than the goal of what you do.

Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical trainer, author and speaker and is a co-founder of the website MobilityWOD. He's worked with Olympic athletes, and was an Olympic competitor on the US canoeing and kayaking team. He has also been heavily involved in the Crossfit world. His book, "Becoming a Supple Leopard" is a bestseller and today he talks to Mark about the importance of just being mobile, whether it's a regimen or just the way you live. Learn how: We weren't designed to live the kind of sedentary life that we now have, so moving is important for everyone from elite athletes to office workers. Set workouts are good, but having a mobile lifestyle for yourself is more beneficial. Our bodies were designed to deal with some physical stress, and they start to deteriorate without any at all. Listen in to hear what kind of things you can do to keep yourself mobile and healthy.

Today, Commander Divine talks to Chris and Holly Santillo about parenting, taking months off to go travelling with their sons, and their book "Resilience Parenting." They talk about how to prepare children to overcome obstacles and to be independent. Learn how: A parent's job is to pass on their values and to both bring out what's already in their kids. Connection is part of independence - in order to be fully connected with someone else your kids also need to be independent Martial arts practice was an early inspiration for Chris and Holly's parenting style Listen to this episode to hear more about how you can parent in a better way. 

Commander Divine reveals his newest book, "Staring Down the Wolf".   Many listeners will be familiar with the symbol of the Fear Wolf and the Courage Wolf. Mark has devoted an entire book for leaders to manage their Fear Wolf while they feed the Courage Wolf.  Hear how: The Courage and Fear Wolf are based off of a Native American analogy Every plateau of development has its own value and its own shadow qualities that it brings with it. Your own shadow might be invisible to you, but others can see it clearly Listen to this episode to learn how "Staring down the wolf" is about confronting the inner limitations that you have that are holding you back.