The James Swanwick Show

How can you become a better father? And if you’re not yet a father, how can you prepare to be a great one? Today we are talking about 3 ways to becoming a better father. And joining us on the show today is Larry Hagner, a father of three and host of the podcast “The good Dad Project.” Larry is also the author of the bestselling book “The Dad’s Edge - 9 Simple Ways To Have Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships and Connection, and Positive Lasting Memories.” But before all of this, Larry actually grew up in a fatherless environment, and did not meet his real father until the age of 30. It was his own childhood struggles that pushed him and guided him toward his passion for being an amazing dad. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

I’m here at the Bulletproof Conference in Pasadena, where I’ll be speaking on the importance of reducing or quitting alcohol. And I’ve just had a body spec test, and discovered my overall body fat composition. The scan broke down fat tissue, lean tissue, and bone, which makes up my total mass. They say the elite athletes always test between 10-15%, depending on their particular sport. Listen in and find out where I stand, and the importance of getting yourself tested.  Let me know what you think on Instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Today we are talking about spirituality.  In today’s society spirituality can have many different meanings. It could be attending church on Sunday’s, having a personal yoga practice, or even studying astrology. But what is spirituality when we boil it all down, and how can it help us in our everyday lives? Todd Savvas is joining us on the show today, and he’s going to teach us how spirituality can help with our relationships, health, stress levels, and overall wellbeing. In essence Todd believes spirituality is what you do to feel connected to a grater purpose and power. And feelings of depression and anxiety begin to show themselves, only when someone is disconnected from the world. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Should men be practicing yoga? Many guys tend to equate yoga as a more feminine practice, and would rather be pumping iron in the gym or competing in CrossFit.  Joining us on the show today is, Dean Pohlman, the creator and CEO of Man Flow Yoga. Dean is going to help reveal the masculine side of yoga, uncover the many hidden benefits, and help men break through the mental barriers of yoga.  His original intention was to create a practice for men, athletes, and people who wanted an effective full body workout…without having to change their lifestyle, find their chi, or get overly spiritual.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Are you currently moving forward in your life?  It’s ok if you’re not making huge strides, but just as long as you’re not moving backwards. You want to keep the momentum alive! I’m here in London, and I’ve been reminiscing about when I was living here back in the year 2000. A lot has changed since then…And it’s fun to look back and see how far I’ve come and how I have changed over the years. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you create something out of nothing? Is it possible to create a business from your passion and hobby? I’m here in England with Brian Rose, the founder and host of London Real. It’s a video talk show that introduces you to the most fascinating and successful people in the world. Brian has an amazing story as well. He originally started London Real as a hobby, while working as full time Investment Banker. He was tired of being spoon-fed from the mainstream media, and wanted to offer a fresh, unscripted and unedited look into the world of real people.  From activists to scientists, authors to fighters, politicians to drug smugglers - He present’s their real stories, uncensored and uncut.  When it comes to creating your own vision, Brian believes you just have to DO IT. It’ not going to be perfect overnight, but just getting stated is more than half the battle. You must stare fear in the face and do it anyways. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.james

I’m running a half marathon here in Oslo, and I’ve done zero training for it. Yesterday I was walking through the city and checking out the sights, when I saw there was a sign up for a marathon and half marathon. And truthfully I haven’t run for more than an hour in the past two years, but I knew I wanted to run it. I’m 40 years old, and the fact I’m able to run a half marathon on a moments notice is good news… But it’s been a culmination of my exercise regimen for the past 5 years, my lifestyle/nutrition habits, and that I no longer drink alcohol. All those play a huge part in my overall fitness level, and allow me to be spontaneous. What can you say yes to today? Is your current lifestyle preparing you for the things you want to accomplish? Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Is a lunchtime drink OK? I’m in Denmark Copenhagen, and it’s interesting to see how many people like to have lunchtime beers. I’m just walking alongside the water front here in Nyhavn, and people sitting at the cafes and shops either have a pint of beer or a glass of wine on their table. I actually remember when I was living in London, and would go out to lunch with my co-workers…. We would have a pint of beer at lunch on occasion, but would almost always be falling asleep at work later.  Why do we do it? Numerous studies have shown the delirious effects that alcohol has on work performance. But people still choose otherwise. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

What’s it like to be on a ferry from Oslo Norway to Copenhagen Denmark? I’m on the ferry right now looking onto the beautiful and green Norwegian countryside…I’m going to take you on a tour from the top deck (11th floor) to my cabin, and along the way check out the nightclub and other neat amenities. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

A country that encourages you to drink responsibly. Sounds strange right? Especially coming from the United States, where we’re constantly bombarded with alcohol and liquor ads from the time we wake to when we go to bed. I’m here in Stockholm Sweden, and I’m joined by a friend of mine, Mia. And we are inside an alcohol store called “systembolagt” which is the only place that Swedes can buy alcohol for home consumption. It’s government run and specifically designed to make sure Swedes drink responsibly. Listen in as Mia shares her knowledge of why it was designed in the first place, and how it has helped many people throughout the country lead better lives. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com      

Time remains undefeated. I'm in Oslo, Norway today and I just finished looking at 3 incredible Viking ships that have been unearthed. The Vikings, who were once a prominent force, are now just an ancient memory of the past… So just do it, because life will soon be an ancient memory for all of us.  Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamaesswanwick.com   

Hello! I’m joining you today from Copenhagen, Denmark. And I’m here with an old friend of mine, Jeannie Mortensen, who I knew as a Hollywood correspondent back in Los Angeles. We met in 2003 when we were interviewing Matt Damon for the movie “Stuck on You.” Because I was wondering through Scandinavia, I reached out and was happy to reconnect with Jeannie, since it’s been almost 9 years. Listen in as we walk through the beautiful city and talk about our past lives in the entertainment industry, why she decided to move back home, and what she’s up to now.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com         

Do you feel weighed down by the amount of things in your life? Is your mind racing  to keep up with your busy schedule? Well, today is all about how to remove the clutter from your brain and your physical space. We’ve all got clutter floating around…whether it’s worrying about business projects, what to cook for dinner, or the resent date you went on. And then there’s the physical clutter, such as a messy room, disorder in the kitchen, and files and sticky notes all over the desk. Interestingly some say the clutter in ones one house/personal space directly mirrors the clutter and chaos going on internally. So today I’m happy to welcome Miriam Ortiz y Pino onto the show. She is a certified professional organizer, and has been helping people de-clutter their overwhelming lives for over a decade. From working with artists, entrepreneurs, politicians, professional, and multimillionaires, she’s seen amazing transformations in people’s day-to-day lives. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and tw

When was the last time you reconnected with a great childhood friend? My European journey continues from Wales, as I’ve recently flown into Manchester, England. And today I met up with a good childhood friend, Mark Rutherford, who I went to high school with back in Brisbane, Australia. Mark and I reminisce on the fun times we shared back in the day, how we took different paths in life, and much more. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Wake up! Do you have big plans for life, but never seem to put in the effort to make them happen? Here’s the thing…we all want to lose weight, make more money, meet the right woman or man, and turn that great idea into a business. But for some reason, no matter how deeply you want a better life, history always repeats itself. Joining me today is my good friend Mark Dhamma, who’s going to teach us how to make the shift from wanting a better life, to fully taking action and responsibility. Mark is a positive psychologist, celebrity personal trainer, and peak performance coach here in Los Angeles. In our conversation Mark reveals his big wake up moment in life, when his father suddenly passed when he was 21 years old. At the time he was not working in a field he loved, and was actually dealing drugs to make extra cash. But something shifted for him in that moment… He began to realize that death can come at any moment, and it’s only a matter of time before we’re gone. Unfortunately many people don’t realize how p

Would you consider moving to Norway? I’m here in Oslo and I’m joined by a fellow Australian friend, Mark Vaughan, who’s now living here as an expat. Listen in as we discuss why he decided to live in Norway over Australia, his experience over the past 10 years, and how he’s created a new life in Norway. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com    

Can you run a marathon with little to no training?  I’m coming to you from Oslo Norway, where I just finished running a spur of the moment half marathon with two new friends. My final time ended up being 1:57, not bad for no training! But in reality, you don’t need to run long distances to prepare for a marathon.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com  

I’m coming to you today from beautiful Oslo, Norway.  And joining me on the show is a new friend of mine, Petter, who’s a native and living here in Oslo. Listen in as we discuss why Norwegians are more closed off than others, the benefits of going to school in Norway, and how the sexual culture is much different here.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

When was the last time you traveled alone? I’m currently in Bergen, which is a city on the west coast of Norway.  And I’m about to take a ride on the Bergen railway, known as one of the most exciting and beautiful train rides in the world. No other train ride between two cities in Europe is at a higher altitude than the one between Bergen and Oslo. Linking Norway’s two main cities, it has unbelievable views of the Hardangervidda, Europe’s highest mountainous plateau. Listen in as I travel and share this amazing trip through the beautiful region of Norway. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

I’m out to dinner on a Sunday night in Stockholm as I record this. And I’m joined by my good friend Faye Medeson, who is a Swedish artist, singer song writer, and music producer. Listen in as we discus how she signed with her manager, Randy Jackson, life in Sweden compared to life in LA, and much more. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instragram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com