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Growth Minds with Sean Kim
Hosted by Sean Kim · EN
Impactful conversations with the world's top experts in health, wealth, and love to help you reach your full potential.
Guests include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk), Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Daniel Pink, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof).
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STOP Chasing This Person And Do This Instead (they will chase you)
Yesterday01:12:31Tap to summarizeKyle Cease is a transformational comedian and New York Times bestselling author who walked away from a thriving stand-up career — including two #1 Comedy Central specials and over 100 film and TV appearances — to help people break through fear, heal their inner wounds, and live in alignment with their truest selves. His books I Hope I Screw This Up and The Illusion of Money have reached millions, and today he leads sold-out live events, weekly interactive sessions, and a global online community through his Infinite Expansion platform. Kyle's work blends humor, deep presence, and spiritual authenticity to guide people back to their own hearts — living proof, alongside his wife Amber and daughter Vivi, that when you follow your heart completely, you remember you already are everything you were seeking.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Intro(01:43) Kyle's Transformation Since Last Appearance(03:51) How His Father Shaped His Overdeveloped Feminine Side(04:32) Discovering the Untapped Wolf Within — The Core Masculine(06:12) Wound-Matching in Relationships — Why Broken People Attract Broken People(06:59) Stop Asking "What Do I Do?" — Ask "What Am I?"(09:14) Why Your Solution to the Wound Is Still the Wound(12:28) 16,000 One-on-Ones: The Core Wound Beneath Every "Have To"(13:19) "You're Allowed to Be a Failure" — The Permission That Changes Everything(16:11) The Woman Who Hadn't Spoken to Her Mom in 8 Years(22:19) How Neediness Attracts the Wrong Partners(23:24) The Permission Slip That Made Him Complete Alone(23:53) Dying Alone in the Woods & Dreaming of an Angel with Freckles(25:20) The Moment He Knew — "That's the Answer to My Life"(47:26) The Road Rage Sketch That Got 3.5 Million Views Without Trying(52:46) The Four Stages of Consciousness That Explain Every Human PatternLearn more about Kyle here:Website: https://www.kylecease.com/"I Hope I Screw This Up: How Falling In Love with Your Fears Can Change the World": https://a.co/d/09cgNzSV"Evolving Out Loud" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wac7GzDVFMMdPiCofRiIjListen to this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/yqc0L-rGrZg📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →I’ve Scanned 200,000+ Brains... Weed Kills Blood Flow 5x Faster Than Alcohol
2w ago01:08:03Tap to summarizeDr. Steven Storage is a triple board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at Amen Clinics, trained at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford, with access to nearly 300,000 brain scans — one of the largest neuroimaging databases in the world. He specializes in using SPECT brain imaging to uncover the root causes of conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression rather than relying on symptom-based diagnosis alone.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Intro(1:38) Why We Ignore Brain Health(2:35) The Truth About Alcohol & Your Brain(4:26) The Broken Mental Health Diagnosis System(5:29) Misdiagnosed for Decades (Real Case)(7:22) ADHD Misdiagnosis Is Rising Fast(8:21) The 7 Types of ADHD (No One Talks About)(10:36) Why ADHD Is Increasing(11:59) Social Media Is Rewiring Your Brain(13:27) Dopamine Addiction Explained(15:23) Why You Feel Worse Without It(16:44) Can You Reset Your Brain?(21:38) What ADHD Looks Like on Brain Scans(26:23) ADHD as a Superpower (Most Get This Wrong)(46:03) The 3 Biggest Brain Health Mistakes(1:08:45) You’re Not Stuck With Your BrainLearn more about Dr. Steven Storage here:Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/steven-storage-md/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstorage/Listen to this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xmh1E90dtPE📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →I’ve Done 5,000 Procedures... This Ratio Makes You More Attractive
3w ago01:13:10Tap to summarizeDr. Jon Kanevsky is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Aura Aesthetica, known for his work in minimally invasive body contouring, fat transfer, breast explant surgery, and natural-looking aesthetic results. In this episode, he breaks down the science of beauty, attraction, facial symmetry, social media’s impact on body image, looksmaxing, Botox, breast implants, fat grafting, red light therapy, collagen, and the psychology behind plastic surgery. He also shares why true attractiveness goes beyond physical appearance — including confidence, health, mindset, relationships, and what he calls “aura.”In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Intro(1:20) What Really Makes Someone Attractive?(2:06) The Golden Ratio of Beauty(3:23) Why Perfect Symmetry Looks Strange(5:02) The Face Ratios That Shape Beauty(6:50) How Beauty Standards Changed Over Time(9:30) The Evolutionary Biology of Attraction(15:16) Why Scent Changes Who We’re Attracted To(17:41) The Science of “Aura”(19:31) Why Imperfections Can Make You More Beautiful(22:30) How Social Media Warps Beauty Standards(31:57) Surgery, Confidence & Inner Work(35:24) The Truth About Looksmaxing(44:41) The Hidden Downsides of Plastic Surgery(47:08) Why He Stopped Doing Breast Implants(57:27) The Highest-ROI Ways to Look BetterLearn more about Dr. Jon Kanevsky here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjon.k/Aura Aesthetica: https://www.auraaesthetica.com/meet-dr-jonathan-kanevsky/Listen to this episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/AehwA-uFZJo📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →39 Years on Wall Street: What Separates Those Who Make It From Those Who Don't | Barry Garapedian
Apr 2401:14:55Tap to summarizeBarry Garapedian spent 39 years as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley — ranking in the top quarter of 1% in revenue nationally — before walking away from Wall Street entirely to spend his remaining years giving back everything he learned the hard way. He is the founder of MAG7 Consulting, a 15-year volunteer career coach at Pepperdine University, and the author of Winning the Game of Life: The Seven Lessons You Never Learn in School. In this conversation, Barry shares the frameworks, daily disciplines, and hard-earned lessons that took him nearly four decades to build — and that most men won't encounter until it's too late to fully apply them.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Introduction — Barry Garapedian(1:50) Why AQ Is the New Superpower in the Age of AI(3:37) The Real Reason Top Students Can't Get Jobs (6:42) How to Build People Skills Without Going to University(7:32) The Profiles & Success Method That Builds Confidence Fast(10:16) Practice Going First — The Confidence Drill That Works(11:16) H2 vs G2 — The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything(14:05) Introverts, Ambiverts & What Actually Gets You Ahead(19:46) Win the Morning, Win the Day — Barry's Daily Routine(22:07) The Lightning Strike — How to Make People Never Forget You(32:08) The Family Constitution — How Barry Built a Legacy at Home(43:07) Specialists vs Generalists — Who Wins in the Age of AI(56:34) Why Meaning Matters More Than Money After 40(1:00:05) The 7 Fs — The Only Framework for a Life Well Lived(1:09:39) How Barry Stays Connected to 200 People Every WeekLearn more about Barry here:Website: https://barrygarapedian.com/MAG 7 Consulting: https://www.mag7consultants.com/about-usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrygarapedian/Listen to this episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/d5k9rV6kTLE📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →I Supervised 25,000 Fasts... How 72 Hours Without Food Is Linked To Cancer
Apr 1701:18:06Tap to summarizeDr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s leading experts on medically supervised water-only fasting and the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, where he has supervised more than 25,000 fasts over the past four decades. In this episode, he breaks down why fasting is not starvation, how it can help reverse the effects of dietary excess, and why a whole-plant, SOS-free diet plays such a central role in long-term health. If you’re interested in longevity, metabolic health, and practical ways to reset the body, this conversation offers a clear look at the science and the real-world results behind therapeutic fasting.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Intro(1:00) - Why visceral fat is basically a tumor living inside you(6:02) - Fasting reversed HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE in 174 patients without medication(17:14) - The 5 pounds of creatures living inside you right now(19:42) - "We joke — by the time they're done fasting, there's nothing left to treat"(20:39) - Why your taste for salt and sugar permanently changes after fasting(32:20) - Short 3-5 day fasts make healthy people AWARE of how imbalanced they are(40:36) - Why you should NOT be driving during a prolonged fast(52:38) - His honest take on Ozempic and GLP-1s(1:00:16) - The real reason carnivore diets work (it's not the meat)(1:06:10) - How to create a "safe environment" at home that makes healthy eating easier(1:13:19) - Why there's no money in fasting (and how Valter Longo changed that)(1:15:07) - The mindset shift: subtraction, not addition, is what changes your life(1:16:49) - The one thing you need to feel to finally make it stick(1:17:40) - The final prescription: how to make your last 20 years your bestLearn more about Dr. Goldhamer here:TrueNorth Health Foundation: https://www.truenorthhealthfoundation.org/node/30"Can Fasting Save Your Life?": https://a.co/d/0e8GKz3qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alangoldhamer/Listen to this episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/JZnyrgUCL_o📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →7,000+ Happy Clients Later, Dating Coach Reveals What Men Are Missing
Apr 701:48:10Tap to summarizeAlison Armstrong is a researcher, author, and founder of PAX Programs who has spent over 33 years studying men and women — not from theory, but from tens of thousands of hours of direct observation, interviews, and transformational programs that have reached millions of people worldwide. She is the creator of the widely acclaimed Understanding Men and Understanding Women curriculum and the author of The Queen's Code, which has become one of the most referenced books on gender dynamics and relationship communication in the personal development space. Her work reframes the way men and women see each other — not as adversaries, but as complementary beings operating from deeply different but equally valid instincts — and has earned endorsements from Alanis Morissette, Chris Williamson, and countless men and women who credit her with saving their relationships.In our conversation we discuss:(0:53) Do Men Need Respect More Than Love?(7:35) The Mistake Women Make With Men(13:33) Alison Armstrong’s Core Message(23:13) Why Men Always Try to Fix It(29:18) What Testosterone Really Does to Men(36:39) Why Relationships Feel Harder Than Ever(42:59) What Men Secretly Look for in Women(47:53) Why Men Hide What They Feel(53:55) The Survival Instinct Driving Relationships(1:04:10) How Couples Actually Build Safety(1:14:33) The Rage Monster That Destroys Love(1:26:41) What Women Need That Men Miss(1:39:35) What Grief Taught Her About Love(1:48:27) Why Loving Yourself Feels So Hard(1:52:28) Her Most Important Final AdviceLearn more about Alison here:Website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealisonarmstrong/"The Queen's Code": https://a.co/d/08IXRfRvListen to this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g1_yhsSUNiI📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →We Studied 4,000+ Dates… Everything You Know About Attraction Is a Lie
Mar 2501:17:58Tap to summarizeUC Davis psychology professor and relationship scientist Paul Eastwick has spent two decades running studies that challenge everything we think we know about attraction — from speed dating experiments to 4,000 blind dates — and the findings will surprise you. In this episode, we break down why the traits you think you want in a partner don't actually predict who you'll be attracted to in real life, why dating apps may be making your love life worse, and the science behind what actually builds lasting chemistry and compatibility. If you're dating, in a relationship, or just want to understand how attraction really works, this conversation will change the way you think about it.In our conversation we discuss:(1:10) Why Dating Advice Gets Attraction Wrong(2:28) The Evolutionary Reason Humans Bond(7:08) What Speed Dating Reveals About Attraction(13:03) Why Dating Apps Distort Real Chemistry(18:27) How Culture Shapes Who We Want(25:49) Why Compatibility Can’t Be Predicted(31:45) What Actually Matters Long Term(42:24) Why Modern Dating Feels Like a Market(52:58) The 3-Date Rule for Real Connection(59:54) The Questions That Build Chemistry(1:10:10) Why Passion Fades in Relationships(1:15:50) Best Advice for Finding LoveLearn more about Paul Eastwick here:Website: https://pauleastwick.com/pauleastwick"Bonded By Evolution": https://a.co/d/06WWsVs1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauleastwick?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Listen to this episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/26y86mf2P4w📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →The Scary New Research On Sugar & How To Prevent 80% Diseases! | Dr. Andrew Koutnik
Mar 1601:15:41Tap to summarizeDr. Andrew Koutnik is a metabolic scientist and researcher who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 16 — an experience that drove him to dedicate his career to understanding and optimizing human metabolism. Despite managing a chronic disease that requires calculating insulin for every meal, every day, he has turned that challenge into a professional edge, conducting research at institutions including Harvard and Johns Hopkins on topics like ketogenic diets, blood sugar regulation, and metabolic disease prevention. He is also the co-host of the podcast In Range and an active educator who provides free resources to help people — with or without chronic disease — take control of their metabolic health.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) – The Diabetes Epidemic Nobody Talks About(2:45) – What Is Type 1 Diabetes (And Why It's Different)(6:30) – Diagnosed at 16: His Blood Sugar Was 6x Normal(12:00) – The Moment That Changed Everything(17:20) – How He Turned a Disease Into a Superpower(23:10) – The Hidden Warning Signs You're Pre-Diabetic(30:45) – Why You Feel Tired After Every Meal(38:00) – The #1 Diet to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes(46:30) – The Truth About Keto (LDL, Risks & Who It's For)(54:15) – How Exercise Rewires Your Metabolism(1:01:00) – Sleep, Stress & the 40 Factors Destroying Insulin(1:08:20) – CGMs: The Biohacker Tool Everyone Should Use(1:14:45) – Supplements That Actually Lower Blood Sugar(1:21:30) – AI & Wearables: The Future of Metabolic Health(1:29:50) – Where to Find Dr. Koutnik's Free ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Andrew Koutnik here:Website: https://andrewkoutnik.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/Listen to the full episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/6DGCJgjYqpg📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →The Hidden Gut War: Why Young, Healthy People Are Suddenly Getting Cancer & Heart Disease
Mar 601:36:35Tap to summarizeDr. William Li, physician, scientist, and president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, joins the show to explain how circulation, the gut microbiome, and inflammation shape our risk of heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders. In this conversation, he breaks down surprising discoveries about microplastics, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, stem cells, and why the health of our blood vessels may be the hidden key to longevity. Dr. Li is also the author of the bestselling book Eat to Beat Disease, where he explores how food can activate the body’s natural defense systems.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Introduction(1:32) Why Most People Die From Heart, Brain, or Cancer(1:54) The Real Common Denominator: Circulation(2:18) Why Blood Vessels Control Health(2:44) Young People Getting Diseases of Aging(3:24) Why Researchers Are Looking for the “Smoking Gun”(4:34) Chronic Inflammation Explained(6:04) Environmental Causes of Inflammation(8:19) Microplastics From Car Tires(9:15) Pollution, Water Contamination, and Toxins(11:09) Gut Microbiome: Your 39 Trillion Bacteria(12:15) How Gut Bacteria Control Brain, Mood, and Metabolism(13:24) The Firefighter Role of Good Bacteria(14:44) Dysbiosis and Chronic Disease(15:54) The Gut–Brain Connection(16:32) Is the Appendix Actually Important?(18:11) Why Longevity Studies Take Decades(21:24) Anti-Inflammation Insights From Drug Studies(23:40) GLP-1 Drugs and the Weight Loss Revolution(25:15) Why GLP-1 May Protect the Heart(27:18) Should Healthy People Take GLP-1 For Longevity?(29:40) Side Effects of GLP-1 Medications(32:12) The Unknown Long-Term Effects of New Drugs(34:05) Why Longevity Research Is So Hard(36:30) Stem Cells Explained (Stem Cells 101)(39:17) The 70 Million Stem Cells You’re Born With(41:24) Why Stem Cells Decline With Age(43:21) The Truth About Stem Cell Clinics(46:14) Foods That Can Mobilize Your Stem Cells(48:42) Microplastics: Easy Ways to Reduce Exposure(53:08) Water Filters and Reverse Osmosis Debate(56:03) Air Quality and Why It Matters For Health(59:03) Meal Timing, Fasting, and Energy(1:02:24) Why Not Eating Can Improve Health(1:05:42) What To Eat For Breakfast(1:09:42) The Future of Personalized Nutrition(1:13:25) Measuring Your Microbiome(1:17:52) The Next Frontier of Health Research(1:20:54) Food Potency and Superfoods(1:24:23) Longevity vs Quality of Life(1:28:09) The Philosophy of Healthy Aging(1:30:48) Where to Follow Dr. William LiLearn more about Dr. William Li here:Website: https://drwilliamli.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrWilliamLiListen to the full episode here:https://youtu.be/Z20c9JqkbTw📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/growthminds.podcast
Transcribe →Exercise Neuroscientist: AI is Killing Our Critical Thinking
Feb 2701:08:34Tap to summarizeDr. Wendy Suzuki is an American neuroscientist and a professor at the New York University Center for Neural Science. Her research centers on brain plasticity—the brain’s power to change. Renowned for revealing how memory-critical circuits create and preserve long-term memories, she now investigates how aerobic exercise boosts learning, memory, and higher cognition. She is the author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better.In our conversation we discuss:(01:27) Why the Brain Is So Complex (Neuroscience Explained)(01:56) The Most Advanced Part of the Human Brain(02:47) The Prefrontal Cortex: The Brain’s CEO(04:49) Social Media & Shrinking Attention Spans(06:14) Brain Plasticity: How Your Habits Rewire You(09:26) Why Focus Is Becoming Rare(10:16) AI & Critical Thinking: Are We Outsourcing Our Brains?(13:55) Struggle & Learning: How Neurons Grow(14:50) Why Mental Effort Strengthens the Brain(17:57) Cold Plunges, Resilience & the ACC(23:55) How to Improve Memory & Focus Naturally(27:18) Dopamine, Doomscrolling & Social Media Addiction(35:14) Stress, PTSD & How Stress Shrinks the Brain(36:42) Positive Thinking, Gratitude & Brain Health(40:47) Loneliness, Community & Mental Health(44:00) 5 Pillars of Brain Longevity(48:35) Why 8 Hours of Sleep Matters for Brain Health(52:04) Early Signs of Dementia & Memory Loss(55:15) Brain Testing, MRIs & Prevention(59:34) The 6th Brain Health Pillar: Lifelong Learning(1:01:29) AirPods, EMF & Brain Safety(1:03:19) Neuralink & The Future of Brain Implants(1:07:47) Wendy Suzuki’s Work & ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Suzuki here:Website: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/"Healthy Brain Happy Life": https://a.co/d/02R5YTTEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Listen to the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3XwSTvE9HqM📸 Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim
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