Podcast #54 - Beyond Health and Wellness Myths

In this episode of the Xtraordinary Living podcast my guest is Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Nutrition. Mark and I go back over 20 years through a self-development firm we both were involved in.

As a bit of background, in the early 80s, Mark experienced some of the highest levels of human performance. His 2:18 marathon earned him a fifth place at the 1980 USA National Marathon Championships, and he finished 4th in the 1982 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship. But his efforts to achieve peak fitness cost him his health as both his state-of-the-art training regimen and his high-carbohydrate diet eventually resulted in arthritis, gastrointestinal issues, frequent upper respiratory tract infections and chronic tendinitis. He was forced to retire from elite competition at the age of 28.

Now the picture of health at 56, Mark has spent the past 28 years using his pre-medical background, a degree in biology and an intense desire to unlock health secrets -- to find the answers to natural ways of achieving good health. His popular blog "MarksDailyApple" and book, The Primal Blueprint, show others how to avoid common mistakes and rapidly achieve the best health results.

In this Xtraordinary Living Podcast Episode #54 you'll hear:
--> How Mark's mission "To empower people to take full responsibility for their own health and enjoyment of life by investigating, discussing and critically rethinking everything we've assumed to be true about health and wellness" keeps him on purpose helping others achieve health and wellness.
--> What Mark means by "rethinking everything."
--> Who is Grok?
--> What are the key points of the Primal Blueprint.
--> Why the following four wellness recommendations are indeed myths: 1) need for grain-based carbs; 2) cholesterol and fats are bad; 3) aerobic exercise is good for you; and 4) drink 64 oz. of water per day.
--> Mark's Rules of Thumb for healthy living.
--> And more.

In closing we asked Mark if he had one idea he'd like people to take away with them. He shared the following, "Maintain your health, it's your number one obligation and responsibility, before your family and business."

For more information on Mark Sisson go to his website and subscribe to his daily blog: MarksDailyApple and click here to get his book Primal Blueprint.

This episode is approximately 29 minutes long. To listen to it, click on the play button below:



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Podcast #53 - The Joy of Connecting

Our guest for this podcast episode is Bonnie Ross-Parker, CEO/Founder of The Joy of Connecting - Marketing With Heart. Bonnie's organization specializes in helping women in business through networking. As "America’s Connection Diva", Bonnie is an entrepreneur with a background in education, franchise development, publishing, network marketing and community development. She combines vision with a unique set of skills. Formerly the Associate Publisher of The Gazette Newspaper/Atlanta, she focuses her energies on supporting women.

In this episode, Bonnie shares her insights on:
-- Why she felt compelled to create a unique business networking model for women.
-- What sets The Joy of Connecting apart from other networking organizations like Chambers, BNIs or LeTips.
-- Why the monthly evening get together is considered an experience or an event rather than a meeting.
-- How Bonnie has successfully incorporated PL&L's QuoteActions, follow up and relationship building system, with over 300+ of her contacts.
-- How you can find a group in your city, or better yet, become a licensee of The Joy of Connecting for your area.

Bonnie shares a lot of valuable information. This is an excellent podcast to forward on to family members and friends. If you'd like to receive Bonnie's complimentary e-book "Y.O.U. Set a High Standard for Being Human" simply enter your name and email at her website listed below.

For more information and/or become a licensee, visit http://www.TheJoyofConnecting.com

AS A XTRAORDINARY LIVING PODCAST BONUS HOOT . . .
Check out Bonnie's husband, Phil Parker's book "Grandpa Does Grandma." http://www.grandpadoesgrandma.com.

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Podcast #52 - Moving from Scarcity to Abundance

Our Podcast #52 guest is a global business leader and educator. DC Cordova, CEO of Excellerated Business Schools for Entrepreneurs and the Money & You Program, joined me for the timely topic of creating abundance during turbulent times.

In our 52nd episode, we ask DC some key questions:
> What is global entrepreneurship?
> Why should even solo-preneurs or small business owners look global for new business?
> How would a business owner go about establishing international relationships?
> What are some ways people can deal with fear?
> Why creating the right mindset is the answer.
> What does social entrepreneurship mean?
> How can everyday people take steps to move forward in today’s economic climate?

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