The James Swanwick Show

Are you standing up right now? Believe it or not, your chair might be slowly killing you… Joining us today is the author of the new book “Get Up,” by Dr. James Levine. According to Levine, who is the co-director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University obesity initiative and inventor of the “treadmill desk,” for every hour we spend sitting in our chairs, we lose two hours of our lives. He also believes excessive sitting is more dangerous to your health than smoking. So how many hours are you currently sitting during the day? Enjoy this fascinating episode with Dr. Levine. Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswnwick.com   

Hello again from Stockholm Sweden. Today I’m joined by a local friend of mine Mia Kleregard, as we discus the fascinating history of the Swedish drinking culture. Could alcohol restriction be a reason why Sweden is ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world? Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Hello from Stockholm Sweden, part 2! 

Hello from Stockholm Sweden. Today I’m sitting down with an American Expat, as we discuss the differences of living in Sweden, and how the culture influenced his stay. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Today I am 40 years old. The year was September 7th 1975, in a small town in Australia called Bacchus Marsh, when I was brought into this world. And in this particular episode I’ll be telling you what I know for sure at the age of 40…but also what I don’t know for sure. I will shed some light on my success, my failures, and what I want to realize moving forward into the next part of my life. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you go from single to a thriving relationship? If you’re in a relationship, how can you be the best lover you can be? To help teach us today I’ve brought in a good friend of mine, Andrew Ferebee. He is the host of the top ranked podcast “knowledge for men” and author of the new book “The dating Playbook for Men.” But it wasn’t always the good life for Andrew…He used to work a 9 to 5 corporate job, play by the rules, and put his dreams behind the needs of others. But he took the first step, by acknowledging his shortcomings and taking responsibility for his life. And soon after, everything began to change. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Would you like to have more energy through out the day? Is the idea of not feeling tired at 4pm hard to imagine?  Well, energy is everything in today’s world…with our increasingly busy schedules and never ending to do lists, it’s something you want to have on your side. And today we’re going to crack the code on bringing more energy into your life, with our guest Yuri Elkaim.  He is a registered holistic nutritionist and fitness expert, holding High Honours degrees in Physical Education and Health/Kinesiology from the University of Toronto. Yuri is also is the Author of the newly published “All-Day Energy Diet” which has been transforming the lives of thousands across the globe. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Welcome to Q&A Friday. Many of you have written in and sent me your burning questions, and I’ll do my best to shed some light and my perspective on the situation. Today we have questions that range from landing a new job in a crowded marketplace, suicide, and dating without alcohol. A big thank you to those who wrote in, I appreciate it! Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

What does persistence mean to you?  Today I’m reviewing the book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man" by Jerry Weintraub. He’s produced the Karate kid movie, Ocean’s 11, was the first to take Elvis Presley out on tour, and much more. Listen in, and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Do you ever dream of leaving the 9 to 5 and traveling the world? Today we are talking all about the art of travel and giving back. Now I like to consider myself a fairly well traveled person, having been to over 40 countries...but I’m not much of a traveler compared to our guest today. I’m happy to welcome Leon Logotheits, who’s a British born author, TV host, global adventurer, and traveler to over 90 counties.  But life wasn’t always so fulfilling for Leon.  He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. But he decided to give it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. The days of living and working behind his ‘slab of wood’ were truly over. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable. How often to you put yourself in uncomfortable situations throughout the week? I’m not talking about risky circumstances that could potentially harm you, but the kind that allow for personal growth and discovery.  Today I’m joining you from Runyon Canyon, in Los Angeles, where I’ve just finished up some cardio training. And it’s absolutely beautiful atop the hill here, as the sun is setting, and people are walking their dogs and smiling to one another.  How can I create more amazing experiences? In reality the only way to    push yourself, go on exciting adventures, and meet fascinating people is by breaking through your comfort zone. And yes, it’s going to be uncomfortable, but it’s necessary to feel and internalize the discomfort in order to progress along the journey. So when was the last time you took an uncomfortable leap and expanded your horizon? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Did you ever have a coach growing up? If you played sports or were on any kind of team, you most likely had a coach guiding you along the way. But why do most people graduate from coaches after school is over? Some of the all time greats such as Michael Jordan, Warren Buffett, and Sir Richard Branson all had mentors throughout their careers. But when is the right time to get a coach again? Joining us on the show today is the CEO of coach.me, Tony Stubblebine. Coach.me was created by the idea that positive reinforcement and community support could be deployed to help people achieve any goal. Listen in, and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwaick.com   

How do you work for someone even if they haven’t met you yet? Moreover, how do you cold email someone you want a job with? This may seem like a tall task, but there are a few guidelines you can follow to stand out from the rest. Today I will teach you how to reach out to these potential mentors and employers and offer them value they can’t refuse.  And joining me on the show today is Kevin, a long time Lister from Montana who’s now working with me all because he reached out and offered something different. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com       

Today I’m joined by a long time listener of the James Swanwick show, Keith Ledig. He is also the host of the “Super Smart Guy Podcast” on iTunes, where he takes a strategic approach on how to be happy in life through life hacks and continual learning.  Listen in as Keith shares what he’s learned most from the James Swanwick show and how he’s implemented them into his life. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Why do we gravitate towards playing small in life? What is it that stops us from playing life all out? Today I’m joining you from Forth Worth Texas, as I’m getting ready to fly back to Los Angeles. In reality we are all guilty of not playing big enough, and we’re all guilty of playing too small. But by doing this we can’t know our limitations, and how far we can really climb. In truth, I’ve had some big realizations the past few days, while here at the Podcast Movement Conference…and I’m guilty of playing it too safe. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Are you killing time by checking your email, Facebook, and phone way too often?  Are you overwhelmed with the distractions that rule your life everyday? Well, Today I’m at the “Podcast Movement” conference in Texas, and I’m joined by productivity expert Mike Vardy.  Mike is a writer, speaker, and Founder and President of Productivityist. And his mission is to help individuals and organizations accomplish what they need and want to do through the use of simple, flexible, and durable personal productivity practices. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram at jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Are you eating Paleo the wrong way? Maybe you’re on the Paleo diet, but still not seeing the results you were promised.  Well Today I’m joined by two leaders in the Paleo community, Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden. They are best selling authors of the book “ The Paleo Primer,”  and founders of the popular fitness and wellness facility called Fitter London.  Having a combined experience of over 10 years in the health and fitness industry, they set out on a mission to empower people with the knowledge and understanding to jump on a collective journey towards ultimate health. Fueled by a strong passion for creating recipes and eating foods that fuel our active lifestyle Keris and Matt released their best selling cookbook The Paleo Primer to share with the world just how easy it is to cook and eat amazing tasting food that’s both great for you and won’t break the bank. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Have you ever created a vision board? If so, you might not be doing it right.  Today I’m talking with Eli Wilhide, who’s going to explain all about the vision board and why it’s not working for you.  If you haven’t made a vision board, it’s basically a tool used to help clarify and maintain focus on a specific goal. It’s any sort of board, on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, or have in your life. Eli believes people get too focused on the material objects, and forget about their ultimate goal of creating products that serve a unique purpose in life. So when you’re making your next visions board, ask yourself what do you want to create and who do you want to serve? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamessanwick.com   

I’m coming to you today from the Soho House in West Hollywood. And right now you’re going to hear the story of how 2 friends of mine met, dated, fell in love, and then ultimately married. Now we’ve been talking about how men should approach women numerous times on the show….I’ve had many dating experts on the show and have had many episodes dedicated to the art of attraction. But today you are going to hear the true story of how Terry met and ultimately married the love of his life. Listen in and see how the story unfolded! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

What should I do for my 40th birthday? It’s coming just around the corner, on September 7th.  I’ve actually been giving this a lot of thought, and I’ve recently convinced myself that I’m not going to do anything at all.  It doesn’t need to be a big celebration of sorts, maybe a dinner with a few friends.  But then again I have this feeling it would be fun to throw a nice party. What do you think? Let me know on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com