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The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel
Hosted by Craig Siegel · EN
The CLS Experience podcast, hosted by Craig Siegel, is a powerhouse of transformation, mindset, and reinvention. Ranked in the top 0.05% globally, this show brings you electrifying conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and thought leaders who have shattered limitations and redefined success. Craig’s unique ability to extract powerful insights and energy from his guests creates a dynamic experience that leaves listeners inspired, activated, and ready to elevate. If you’re ready to expand your thinking, unlock your potential, and step into your next level, welcome to The CLS Experience. For updates, follow @craigsiegel_cls and you can also grab his book, WSJ and USA Today bestseller 'The Reinvention Formula'. Craig believes that playing small is spiritually irresponsible.
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7 Rules of Self-Reliance and Your Personal Brand Blueprint With Maha Abouelenein
Feb 2400:48:52Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of the CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel sits down with global communication strategist and bestselling author Maha Abouelenein for a powerful conversation on storytelling, personal branding, and reinventing yourself with confidence. Drawing from her Egyptian American upbringing and bold move to Egypt at 27, Maha shares how culture, courage, and curiosity shaped her mission to help people communicate with clarity and impact. She explains why personal branding in 2025 is not vanity but reputation, and why it becomes a true competitive advantage in an AI driven world. The discussion dives into authenticity, consistency, and purpose as the foundation of influence, along with her belief that confidence comes from action and that waiting is the fastest way to stay stuck. Maha unpacks how to turn setbacks into comebacks, build a personal board of directors, and become a value creator by making consistent deposits in other people’s trust banks. They explore feedback as fuel for growth, reinvention at any age, and how to intentionally create opportunities instead of hoping they appear. Let's go deep.4:53 Personal Branding in 2025: Reputation, AI, and Opportunity9:42 Authenticity and Consistency: The Real Formula16:19 Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks24:33 Feedback as a Roadmap for Growth28:24 Relationships Over Resumes: Deposits in the Trust Bank32:26 Spirituality, Travel, and Daily EnergyCheck out Maha on Instagram HERE: Check out Maha's Website HERE:Check out Maha's Book HERE:Tickets now available for our live event March 5th, CLS: Genesis HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
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The Gut Health Masterclass: Making Science Digestible With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Feb 1701:14:42Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of the CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel sits down with board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist Dr. Will B to explore the science and soul of gut health. They break down the gut microbiome as a community of roughly 38 trillion microbes that influence digestion, immunity, metabolism, hormones, mood, and even brain health. Dr. B emphasizes authentic connection - to self, others, and spiritual wellbeing - as foundational to true health, and shares his own journey of burnout, weight gain, depression, and ultimate transformation through dietary change. The conversation challenges medication-first healthcare and instead champions a root-cause, lifestyle medicine approach built on nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise, and consistency. They dive deep into fiber as the missing nutrient in 95% of American diets, the power of short-chain fatty acids, the gut–brain connection, IBS reversal, coffee as a gut-health beverage, alcohol and gut permeability, and the importance of small daily habits. This could extend your life - let's go deep. 6:42 Gut Microbiome 101: Why It’s the Body’s Command Center14:53 Fiber Deficiency & Microbiome Diversity25:09 Short-Chain Fatty Acids, GLP-1 & Brain Health33:53 Dr. B’s Personal Health Transformation48:54 Coffee, Consistency & Daily Habits52:30 Alcohol, Leaky Gut & Microbial EndotoxinsCheck out Dr. WIll on Instagram HERE: Check out Dr. WIll's Website HERE:Check out Dr. Will's Book HERE:Tickets now available for our live event March 5th, CLS: Genesis HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
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The Comfort Trap With Jeff Krasno
Feb 1000:57:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel sits down with Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune Media, to discuss personal wellbeing and societal health. They delve into the alarming rise of chronic diseases and obesity in America, touching on staggering statistics. Jeff shares his personal journey of overcoming type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes and the importance of integrating old evolutionary habits such as intermittent fasting, cold therapy, and physical exercise into daily routines. The discussion also explores the psychological benefits of physical health and the concept of 'good stress,' emphasizing how challenging conversations and proactive living contribute to personal growth. An insightful episode filled with practical advice and inspirational stories aimed at fostering better health and a more fulfilling life. Let's go deep.3:04 Secrets to a Long-Lasting Marriage6:36 Roger Federer's Lesson on Failure16:17 The Cost of Chronic Disease22:11 The Power of Lifestyle Changes30:45 The Role of Fasting in Modern Diets34:15 Cold Therapy and Its Benefits45:50 The Concept of Good StressCheck out Jeff on Instagram HERE: Check out Jeff's Website HERE:Check out Jeff's Book HERE:Tickets now available for our live event March 5th, CLS: Genesis HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
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Becoming Attractive To Success With Scott Clary
Feb 301:05:18Tap to summarizeIn this juicy episode of the CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel converses with Scott Clary - an influential entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, and educator. Scott shares insights from his journey of personal growth and professional success, highlighting themes such as the importance of value creation in business, the power of mentorship and uncomfortable conversations, and maintaining a healthy relationship with money. Scott and Craig also delve into maintaining strong personal relationships and the significance of authentic, customer-centric approaches in building lasting businesses. The episode is filled with practical advice and profound reflections aimed at helping listeners achieve their own breakthroughs. Let's go deeper.2:42 The Power of Figuring Things Out5:38 Finding Your Drive and North Star8:26 The Importance of Energy and Alignment21:41 Value Creation in Business35:05 Money as a Renewable Resource47:07 The Power of Uncomfortable Conversations52:59 The Fulfillment of Mentorship and TeachingCheck out Scott on Instagram HERE: Check out Todd's Website HERE:Tickets now available for our live event March 5th, CLS: Genesis HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE
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The Alter Ego Effect: The Man who Built Kobe’s Black Mamba With Todd Herman
Jan 2700:45:44Tap to summarizeIn this juicy episode of The CLS Experience, host Craig Siegel welcomes Todd Herman, a renowned mental performance coach, speaker, and author of 'The Alter Ego Effect.' Todd shares insights from his illustrious career, including coaching Olympic athletes and top CEOs, revealing the distinctions between coaching, consulting, and mentoring. The conversation delves into the three essential principles of coaching: encouragement, progress, and accountability - and discusses the power of imagination and experiential design in achieving peak performance. Todd explains the importance of aligning business decisions with core values and shares heartwarming perspectives on balancing professional life with being a devoted parent. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to unlock their full potential and lead with purpose. Let's go deep.6:18 Principles of Effective Coaching11:33 Building Momentum and Finishing Strong18:00 The Power of Imagination and Creativity24:23 Visualizing Success: The Power of Future Pacing30:23 Selecting the Right Clients: Commitment and Fit37:05 Leadership and Core Values in BusinessCheck out Todd on Instagram HERE: Check out Todd's Website HERE:Check out Todd's Book HERE:Tickets now available for our live event March 5th, CLS: Genesis HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE
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Building Generational Wealth From Zero With Pace Morby
Nov 11Tap to summarizeIn this live episode filmed in a NYC studio of The CLS Experience, Craig converses with transformative real estate expert and investor Pace Morby. They delve into Pace's journey from a construction worker to a highly successful investor, emphasizing the importance of taking actionable steps, seeking mentorship, and navigating the changing landscape of AI in various industries. The duo also shares actionable advice for starting in real estate, the significance of spirituality and energy in personal growth, and anecdotes of transformative success stories. Additionally, they discuss upcoming events and initiatives aimed at fostering community and personal breakthroughs, like Pace's nationwide tour and Craig's exclusive 'The Portal' event. Pace is a trailblazer and the go to expert in his arena. Let's go deeper. 2:09 Pace Morby's Real Estate Journey16:05 Finding Deals and Taking Action29:32 The Power of Subject Two: Taking Over Payments34:24 The Impact of AI on Various Industries38:54 The Rise of AI-Powered Customer Support43:35 The Urgency of Affordable HousingCheck out Pace on Instagram HERE:Check out Pace's Website HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
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Million Dollar Weekend With Noah Kagan
Apr 14, 2025Tap to summarizeTech visionary Noah Kagan, known for his pivotal roles at Mint and Meta, joins us on the Today’s episode of The CLS Experience with invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal growth. From founding AppSumo to penning Million Dollar Weekend, his accomplishments are the stuff of legend. Let’s go deeper.On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. After graduating from UC Berkeley, He was the 4th employee at Mint and employee #30 at Facebook, where he invented status updates, developed the Facebook ads platform, and worked on the very first version of Facebook's mobile app, BIG facts. He didn't just participate in the tech boom—he helped ignite it. Now, he’s better known as the mastermind behind AppSumo, a titan that’s become the go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to scale their operations quickly and efficiently. With a knack for launching multi-million dollar businesses over a single weekend, he's turned startup success into a science, No big deal. His best-selling book, Million Dollar Weekend, breaks down his methodology: from sparking an idea, conducting swift market analysis, to securing those first crucial sales, all within 48 hours. He’s a testament to the power of starting small, thinking big, and scaling fast. He’s just a juggernaut in all facets of life and an extraordinary human being. Please welcome the definition of an entrepreneur, the digital trailblazer and the master of rapid business innovation, the handsome and trailblazing Noah Kagan.11:06 - Energy Management and Networking Lessons14:05 - Connecting With Success19:51 - Building Success Through Long-Term Relationships27:19 - Navigating Personal Worth and Priorities35:00 - The Not Yet Entrepreneurial Journey38:24 - Persistence and Commitment in Entrepreneurship43:58 - Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities and PrioritiesConnect with Noah here: https://noahkagan.com/ To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Noah Kagan follow Noah on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
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Have You Ever Had An Overwhelming Life Experience? With Dr. Frank Anderson
Sep 23, 2024Tap to summarizeIn this powerful conversation, we get real about the impact of trauma and the importance of recognizing and processing past experiences. Dr. Frank Anderson explains how cutting-edge neuroscience and internal family systems intersect in the healing process. We also dive into the critical topic of healing shame wounds, breaking free from toxic shame, and undoing deep-rooted beliefs formed in childhood. Let’s go deeper.On today's episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. He is a world-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, psychotherapist, educator AND author, No big deal. As a global speaker on trauma and dissociation, he's on a mission to revolutionize brain-based psychotherapy by integrating cutting-edge neuroscience with Internal Family Systems, BIG facts. He also co-founded The Trauma Institute and Trauma informed Media, both of which I deeply admire for their commitment to trauma awareness and healing. His mission is to heal trauma and bring more love, compassion, and unity to the world AND He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a terrific husband and father. Please welcome the transformational and healing, handsome and abundant, the trailblazer, Dr. Frank Anderson. 9:52 - Exploring the Impact of Trauma23:47 - Understanding and Healing Shame Wounds29:36 - Navigating Forgiveness and Self-Acceptance42:02 - Navigating Narcissistic Relationships and Healing54:15 - Channeling Gifts and Bridging TraumaConnect with Dr. Frank Anderson: https://www.frankandersonmd.com/ Dr. Frank Anderson's Trauma Institute: https://www.traumainstitute.com/ Learn more about Trauma Informed Media: https://trauma-informedmedia.com/ Check out his book Memoir, To Be Loved: https://a.co/d/hPNxvho To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Dr. Frank Anderson follow Dr. Frank on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ TWITTER
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Feb 13, 2023Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a very special treat. He is the co-founder of billion dollar brand Quest Nutrition AND the co-founder and host of the dynamic and exciting Impact Theory, just to name a few. He is the definition of a super entrepreneur and his interview style and conversation quality is the best on the planet, BIG Facts. He is the master of helping you unlock your potential and he will unplug you from the matrix and empower you to think and play bigger. He’s just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a terrific husband and human. Please welcome the unique, multifaceted, brilliant and handsome, abundant Tom Bilyeu.To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Tom follow Tom Bilyeu on Instagram➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ TWITTER➤ CLS TOOLKIT➤ CLS MEMBERSHIP
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Dec 28, 2022Tap to summarizeWhy did I want Hollywood juggernaut Frank Grillo to be our 2022 main event for The CLS Experience? This one’s simple. Aside from being one of the coolest and multidimensional actors working today, he’s also inspiring millions by talking about mental health and spreading hope and awareness, which is what the world needs right NOW. Without further ado.On today’s episode of The CLS Experience we have a very delightful treat. He’s a dynamic superstar Hollywood actor, martial artist and mental health advocate, No big deal. He’s appeared in some of the biggest movies on the planet such as Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Civil War, The Purge franchise, Zero Dark Thirty, the hit TV show Billions, and one of my all time favorite films, Warrior just to name a few. He’s one of the most multifaceted actors working today, and he often steals the show in everything he appears in, true story. He’s become a beacon of hope and inspiration for millions dealing with their mental health, and he’s a shining example of grit and resilience. He’s just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a terrific father. Please welcome the definition of cool, the extremely hard working and relentless, the trailblazing and authentic handsome Frank Grillo.To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Frank Grillo follow Frank Grillo on Instagram➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ TWITTER➤ CLS TOOLKIT➤ CLS MEMBERSHIP
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