The James Swanwick Show

How often do you get out of town? How often do you explore new vistas? Even if you’re not taking a vacation it’s very beneficial to get out of your bubble every so often. I’m actually heading off to San Diego for Comic-Con this weekend, to get some time away form home. When was the last time you took a quick trip away from home? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Do you have a fear of missing out? Otherwise known as FOMO, in today’s language.  Maybe you find yourself living in a small town in the countryside, but you know there’s so much to explore and to experience in the world…. You can see the future planned out ahead of you with the wife and 2 kids, but you have this feeling of missing out on life’s adventures.  Do you ever get this feeling? Well, you’re not alone, as most everyone experiences this throughout his or her life. And Today I’m going to talk about the dreaded FOMO with Jason Chatfield. He is a fellow Australian, widely popular cartoonist, Vice president of the National Cartoonist’s society, and Stand-up comedian where he lives in New York City. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

COFFEE. Is coffee a health food, or is it actually harmful for you? Over the past 10 years I’ve read studies from both sides of the spectrum, with each having valid arguments. And today I’m joined Sincere Hogan, the host of the “Live Life Aggressively” podcast, holistic strength and conditioning coach, and founder of New Warrior Coffee. Sincere will cover why people should drink coffee and why some people should stay away from the little dark beverage. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram or twitter @jamesswanwick or www.jamesswanwick.com   

Are you thinking of starting a business? Maybe you want to, but work a full time job…and extra time is hard to come by. Tai Lopez is with me today as we chat about the journey of beginning your first entrepreneurial venture. He believes the first thing you need to do is avoid extreme ideologies. For example, maybe you’ve been told to quit the steady job and paycheck, and just go for it. Or maybe you want to have the perfect fail proof plan in place before you set sail into business… But the answer always lies in between. Make a transition plan, and stick to it. If you don’t like what you’re doing, make an 18-month transition plan (as Peter Drucker says). And whatever you do, make sure to start with knowledge. Research the successful entrepreneurs in your field, and find out WHY. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and   www.jamesswanwick.com     

How harmful can blue light be? Well, besides disrupting our melatonin production, it’s been linked to a myriad of diseases including cancer. During the day, you don’t really need to worry about your blue light your exposure …but at night it’s a different story. Until the advent of artificial lighting, the sun was the major source of lighting, and people spent their evenings in relative darkness, besides natural candlelight.  But nowadays, easing into bed with a laptop or tablet makes it harder to take a strong snooze, because it mimics the sun (signaling to you it’s daytime).  But there is hope! You can wear specially designed blue blocker glasses, which have an orange tint on the lens, that block most of the harmful light. Think of the orange construction glasses. Ideally you want to wear these 4 hours before bed, so your body can prepare for the night soon ahead. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Do you still find it difficult and awkward to socialize without alcohol? Maybe you tried it once, but you cave in eventually.  Well, today I’m going to teach you 7 ways to socialize without drinking in any situation.  And I’m not just talking about sitting around a table while playing Pictionary and Monopoly…I mean how to be the life of the party and really have fun without the booze! Enjoy the show.  Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you lead an optimal life? What would your best life look like, if you had to create one? Today I’m joined by three of my close friends, as we discuss the top habits you need to reach your best life. There is a ton of knowledge dropped on the show today as we’re joined by Eli Wilhide, a personal coach and former chief salesman to Tony Robbins, Mark Dhamma, who is a celebrity trainer and high performance coach, and the one and only Owen Cook, coach, speaker and founder of Real Social Dynamics. Listen in as they uncover their personal strategies for getting what they want out of life.  Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Is your commute to work slowly killing you?  Is being stuck in traffic slowly adding to your waistline and stress levels?  I’ve just left my office and I’m walking down Sunset Boulevard at the moment, watching as traffic is piling up. Fortunately I only live five minutes down the road, so my stress levels are not getting spiked.  In the book “The Happiness Hypothesis” by Jonathan Haidt, he mentions the longer your commute in traffic is, the higher your cortisol level goes up (stress). What does your daily commute look like? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick  www.jamesswanwick.com   

Is there a hidden danger lurking in your delicious, beloved green smoothie? Today I’m showing you how I make my morning no fruit green smoothie, with lots of leafy greens, good fats, and natural anti-inflammatories.  But I’m not just adding the spinach/kale straight to the blender…I’m lightly browning them on the stove to destroy most of the oxalic acid first. Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in plants and animals and is also consumed in a variety of different foods such as leafy greens and seeds. Concentrations of oxalic acid are pretty low in most plants, but there's enough in spinach, dark leafy greens and beet greens to interfere with the absorption of calcium and minerals these plants also contain. But don’t avoid these super foods just because of that. They have a lot to offer nutritionally, such as folic acid, potassium, magnesium, vitamin k, vitamin c, and many others. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamessawnwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Do you find yourself playing the victim all too often? It’s time that you toughen up.  I talk about this a lot, and I hear people complain about their circumstances all the time…from their poor dating life to their dead end job, they always blame it on circumstance. But if you stop and take ownership of the current situation, life becomes much more enjoyable. You’re finally able to create your own universe.  Today we are going to be talking to a former Navy Seal, Mark Devine, who knows all about mental toughness and creating your own environment (even in the hardest of situations).  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How can you be held accountable to be sure you make progress? I’ve got a special episode for you all today. You’re about to listen into the final call of my 90-day accountability group. Three months ago a small group of motivated people wanted to change their lives for good, and finally realize their goals. One person wanted to lose weight and take control of their health, another wanted to relocate to a different city, and one man wanted to completely change careers and rescue Monday. Listen in and see how they each were able to overcome obstacles and make huge strides in their respective goals. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick www.jamesswanwick.com 

How can you be held accountable to be sure you make progress? I’ve got a special episode for you all today. You’re about to listen into the final call of my 90-day accountability group. Three months ago a small group of motivated people wanted to change their lives for good, and finally realize their goals. One person wanted to lose weight and take control of his health, another wanted to relocate to a different city, and one man wanted to completely change careers and rescue Monday. Listen in and see how they each were able to overcome obstacles and make huge strides in their respective goals. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick www.jamesswanwick.com 

This is what happens when you eat McDonalds for the first time in over a year. I actually felt hung-over, but I didn’t drink anything….Let me know what you think on Instagram and twitter @jamessawnwick and www.jamessawnwick.com   

How do we eat and move as nature intended? In today’s modern world we are doing all kinds of things that we didn’t do in the previous thousand years…. And most would say that it’s to our detriment.  Today we are going to talk about primal training and nutrition to get you lean, strong, healthy, and thriving in today’s world.  And joining us on the show today is Darryl Edwards, the founder of fitness explorer training. Darryl is also an international speaker, coach, nutritionist and author of “Paleo Fitness“.  He has been published in titles such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elle,  Men’s Fitness and featured on the BBC. He believes fitness is not a type of gym class, quick-fix supplement, elitist regime or a prescribed list of activities. It's about function: meaning the ability to perform everyday and occasional extraordinary tasks efficiently and effectively. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and   www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you connect with your hero’s? How do you connect with key influencers in the world today? How do you reach out to people that you admire, whether it be an author, celebrity, or successful entrepreneur?  Today I am talking with Kevin Thompson, who has been active online for more than a decade now. But before that he spent seven years of his life, working in the most dangerous job in the world – as an Alaska “Deadliest Catch” Fisherman. And since switching gears Kevin has earned over 14 million dollars in one of his products, by partnering with key influencers and successful businessmen and women all over the world. His passion is coaching entrepreneurs on how to create more successful joint venture partnerships by connecting and being of service to others.  Listen in and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Do you ever wish you were more funny? Maybe you want to improve your sense of humor, but don’t think it can be changed? Today’s episode is all about learning how to infuse more humor into your personal and business life.  And to teach you how, I’ve brought David Nihill onto the show. He is a native of Ireland and currently helps entrepreneurs and speakers become more effective and engaging, through the use of  comedy. David also created a platform called FunnyBizz, that connects businesses with comedy writers, copywriters and performers who make written content, such as press releases, emails and blog posts, more engaging, punchier and funnier. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick.com  www.jamesswanwick.com   

How would you like to 10x your success? Imagine setting goals and reaching them every time. Well today I’m joined by one of my accountability clients Rachel, who is visiting from Louisville, Kentucky. Listen in as we discuss her own experience, and the real power of being in an accountability group.  Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick  www.jamesswanwick.com     

I’m looking to hire an assistant to work with me in Los Angeles.  Are you that person? Do you want to work along side me and get tons of real world experience in sales, media, marketing, and inspiring others? To apply, please email me at [email protected] or even better send me a 30 second video explaining why you’re fit for the job!   

Are you still stuck? Are you content with your life, but deep down know you’re capable of so much more? Well, today were going to help you find out what’s holding you back from unlimited potential.  And to help us find out, I’ve brought in Tripp Lanier, host of The New Man Podcast. He coaches entrepreneurs all around the world to redefine success, create offerings that actually make a difference, and do the thing they were put on this Earth to do. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com  

How do you go from being an alcoholic, overweight, and unhappy to becoming one of the world’s top endurance athletes and health visionaries? Well today I’m excited to welcome the one and only Rich Roll to the James Swanwick Show.  For those who are not familiar with him, Rich is the author of “Finding Ultra” and the newly released “Plant Power Way,” a plant based living advocate, ultra athlete/podcast host, and was named one of the “25 fittest men in the world” by Men’s Fitness Magazine.  Listen in as Rich shares his amazing story, and how he was able transform his life from what seemed like an inevitable down hill spiral. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com