The James Swanwick Show

Checkout James Swanwick's People Skills Course!   “Relationships are at the core of everything you want in life.”– Keith Ferrazzi   Relationships are at the core of everything you want in the life. Regardless of what your goals in life are, there are people in your life who will be instrumental in helping you achieve those goals. So how do you connect with those people? Who do you continually meet new people, and continue to deepen already existing relationships? In this interview, James gets to the 10 most important tips to keep in mind as you work on building your network. So sit up and take notes, because embracing these ten points will change the course of your future. Get ready to learn and implement!     Keith Ferrazzi’s Top 10 Tips for Connecting with People Always ask: “How can I help?” Always ask “Who?” – Who are the most important people to your life-success in the coming year Do your homework: Research and know the person before you reach out to them Never look back and say, “What if.” Neve

“If you’re doing the things you want to do, people will hone in on that energy, and you’ll attract the right relationships into your life.” - Dr. Michael Friedman (click to tweet) Are you the sort of person who is constantly looking to better yourself? The kind of person with boundless energy for improvement, who wants and plans to do really big things in the world? Will you stop at nothing to accomplish your goals? And one last question: Do you really think that spending the weekend hungover is helping you get there?   Today’s guest on the James Swanwick show is Dr. Michael Friedman. Dr. Friedman is a clinical psychologist, and today’s show is all about how that drinking habit of yours, which may be no major problem, might not be helping you in any way, and may in fact be hampering your success in more significant ways than you realize.   One of the most powerful tools that Dr. Friedman recommends is what he calls “motivational interviewing.” This process consists of laying out, in a very honest fashion, th

How do you think bigger? How do you live bigger? How do you take action bigger? This is the topic of today’s episode as I’m joining you from Park City, Utah for the Sundance Festival. It all starts with surrounding yourself with people that are acting and playing larger than you. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

I’m here today at the Tai Lopez Conference in New York City, where I’m MC-ing for the next few days. Have you ever considered attending one of his live events? Well for the duration of the show, I’ll give you a sneak peak into what goes on at this amazing conference. I’ll be speaking with some of the guests, listing in to Tai’s talks, and much more. There are about 650 people here in total, all looking to grow and become their best self in 2016.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com       

What habit is holding you back from your true potential in 2016? What have you been doing for years that is no longer serving you?  If we can eliminate our bad habits we can drastically change the course of our lives.  As you might guess, the topic of today’s show is habits, and how you can eliminate and implement them.  A few habits, which I have followed that truly helped my happiness level are writing in my gratitude journal every morning, and preparing my gym clothes and workout the night before.  What habits have you implemented this new year? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Today I’m coming to you from New York City, as I’m on the air for the first time in 2016.  And to all the listeners out there, thanks so much for the ongoing support of the James Swanwick Show. I appreciate it, you’re the ones that make it happen! Also the big news is that I will be launching a new Podcast this year, so stay tuned. What are your new years resolutions this year? What will make 2016 different? Please let me know on twitter or instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Why should you live in the now? Do you find yourself looking to the future for happiness? Hello from Bondi Beach, as I’m back in Australia for the holidays. And I’ve recently been listening to the book “The Power of Now,” by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle. He brings up the topic that we are always second-guessing ourselves with obsessive thoughts. Furthermore, in today’s world we live in this perpetual mode of thoughts, bouncing between positivity to negativity. Eckhart powerfully states in his book, “Pleasure come form the external and joy comes form the internal.” How does this statement resonate with you? Can you go back to a certain point in time, where you created a sense of joy and happiness internally? Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Welcome to a special episode of Q&A Friday. Today I’m coming to you from Sydney, Australia as I’m in the beautiful Bondi Beach. A few weeks ago I asked for your feedback on the podcast, and where it’s headed in 2016.  And whether it was praise or constructive criticism, the messages have poured in. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported the podcast up to this point, and I hope to be bringing you great content into the New Year. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com  

How can you use fear as the guide to the life of your dreams?  We all have fears…everyone goes through phases in life where fear presents itself. Some of us have fears of approaching women, some have fears of success, and some have fear of jumping into unknown. So how can we harness this fear and really achieve the success that we want? Joining us on the show today is Ilan Ferdman, a successful personal development coach and founder of the SatoriPrime Academy. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick  and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you recover from an addiction? Are alcohol, food, and drug addictions all treated the same? Today we’re talking about how to overcome addiction for good, with our guest Anna David. Anna has been 15 years sober, written 6 books including the New York Times- bestselling book “Party Girl,” and runs one of the top websites on addiction named AfterParty. Listen in as Anna shares her own story of struggle and triumph, and how you can overcome addiction in any situation. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

How can you improve your sleep quality? How do you fall asleep quicker at night?  Deep sleep is not just another term for sleeping well; it's a scientifically measurable state that's required for survival. Though all too often, our fast-paced modern life interferes with obtaining deep sleep.  Today we are going to dive deep into the world of sleep as Dr. Wei-Shin Lai joins us on the show. She is a family physician and founder of Acoustic Sheep, which make pajama like headphones for sleeping.  Dr. Wei-Shin Lai spent numerous years taking phone calls at 3am as a family doctor, but found it difficult to get back to sleep. Her husband suggested she listen to relaxing music to fall back into sleep – but there were no headphones on the market comfortable enough to sleep in. So they put their skills to work and designed the first SleepPhones for the soul purpose of a better nights sleep. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on Instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

What should I rename the podcast? What needs to change on the show? I’ve decided that in 2016 I’m going to give the “James Swanwick Show” a makeover. It’s time to spruce things up a bit.  But before I do, I would love your input first…I want to make sure the content I’m sending out is valuable and relevant to all of you. Would you like to learn more about health? Should I make it an entrepreneurship/business only podcast?  I would love your feedback! Send me a message on speakpipe at jamesswanwick.com or shoot me an email at [email protected]   Enjoy the show! 

Why can't I sleep? Do you ever ask yourself this question? My younger brother Tristan is joining me on the show today, as we cover  4 ways to improve your sleep. Over the past 12 months, we dove deep into studying sleep by researching and interviewing the best experts in the field. Because sleep is something almost everyone can control…And when you sleep well you feel better, lose weight, think clearer, and are more productive.  That’s why we have developed the #Swannies blue blocking glasses, which help you sleep by filtering harmful artificial light that throws off you’re circadian rhythm and disrupts melatonin production. For more information about the glasses you can head to http://www.swanwicksleep.com Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you optimize your brain to kick more butt? Do you ever struggle with brain fog, memory, or simple cognitive function? Today we are going to tackle this increasingly prevalent problem head on. And to help us optimize our brain function, I’ve brought Max Lugavere onto the show. Max is a filmmaker and media personality, and a leading voice in health. He is the writer, director, and producer of an upcoming documentary titled BREAD HEAD, the first millennial-focused film exploring the impact of diet and lifestyle on brain health. His Kickstarter for the film was a viral sensation raising 2x its goal and was featured by Upworthy, Huffington Post, Fast Company, WELL+GOOD, Yahoo Health, and more. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Welcome to another episode of Q&A Friday, where I shed light on your most sought after questions. Today I’m talking about exercise routines, intermittent fasting, and my mountain biking journey along Bolivia’s most deadly road. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you buy and sell investment properties? Have you always wanted to own real estate and make a great cash flow on the side? Maybe you have money stored away, but have no idea how to get started with everything… I’ve owned a few properties over the years, but it hasn’t been a walk in the park to say the least. To help us dive into the world of investment properties, I’ve brought Jason Hartman onto the show. Jason has been involved in several thousand real estate transactions and has owned income properties in 11 states. His company, Platinum Properties Investor Network, Inc. helps people achieve The American Dream of financial freedom by purchasing income property in markets nationwide. He truly believes investment properties are the path to wealth. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Welcome to another episode of Q&A Friday, where I shed light on your most sought after questions. Today I’m talking on how to act out of courage, eliminating fear, and taking the leap of faith into the unknown. Listen in! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How can I get a wife? I’m single, 40 years old, and I don’t have a significant other.  Why has this been eluding me and how can I figure it out? Well, Today I’m going to do just that, as dating coach Suzie Parkus joins me on the show.  Suzie hails from the UK where she runs “Meet Your Match,” which helps others in their dating journey to finding the one they deserve. With a background in dating, coaching, matchmaking, and running a singles events business, Suzie has years of experience working with and helping busy people just like to you, to meet and connect with other like-minded individuals. She believes once you commit to opening up and bringing love in to your life, you will see a transformation in everything around you. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How much alcohol is perfectly ok? If you’ve been following the show, you’ll know that I have not been drinking since 2010. And honestly, I feel like a million bucks. But people always ask me, how much alcohol is ok? Can I have drinks on the weekend, and still be in great health? Today we are going to look at alcohol from a physical and nutritional point of view, and see how drinking actually affects the human body. Joining us today is Ben Coomber, a perforce nutritionist and educator, who regularly gives talks all over the world, and is the host of Ben Coomber radio in ITunes. Listen in and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Do you want to write a book? Are you unsure how to land a book deal? My good friend, Daniel Dipiazza is joining us today, and he’s going to share what it takes to get a book published in today’s world. Daniel is the creator of “Rich20Somthing” where he shares all his best advice on starting/growing businesses and living a better life, and has recently published his very own book. Daniel believes you don’t have to know a lot of people, just the right people. Do you have the right people in your life? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com