James Swanwick, motivational coach, speaker, and former ESPN anchor, joins our show in this special episode of The Justin Stenstrom Show! James talks about a number of really interesting topics including how to speed read, how he randomly became an ESPN anchor for 2 years, and how we can improve our sleep in 7 simple steps! He shares with us his 7 proven steps to having a much higher quality of sleep and why so many people miss out on getting a good sleep in the first place. If you’re wondering how to optimize your energy, lower your stress, and get your hormones into check by sleeping better and longer, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• James Swanwick’s experience as an ESPN anchor and how he serendipitously got the job
• What landing this job taught him about himself and what he could do with his life
• James’ best tips for speed reading
• What he learns by speed reading and how he is able to recall what he’s read at a greater rate than most people not speed reading
• James’ habit of taking down 3 notes about the books he reads
• What he learned from working with Tai Lopez
• How Tai became his mentor and taught him so much about business and success
• His number one most important business tip
• Why James doesn’t drink alcohol and why he encourages others to minimize or quit as well
• James Swanwick’s best sleeping tips and what they will do for your life
• The blue light blocking sunglasses that he uses to help him sleep better
• The science behind the sunglasses and why it works
• Having an electronic curfew of sorts and why this can help you sleep better
• Blacking out your room and why we sleep better in the dark
• Getting up early and aligning your internal clock with that of the sun
• The impact this will have on your energy and health throughout the day
• Why exercising in the morning is the absolute best time to workout
• The benefit of taking supplements like magnesium in relationship to sleep
• The fact that approximately 80% of the American population is deficient in magnesium
• Avoiding alcohol and why this promotes better sleep
• Sleeping in the right temperature room
• Why having an orgasm before bed will help you sleep like a baby
• The phrase that James likes to live his life by

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Podcast: itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-james-swanwick-show
Facebook: facebook.com/JamesSwanwickOfficial

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Justin Stenstrom, nationally-acclaimed life coach, author, and speaker, joins our show in this special episode of The Justin Stenstrom Show! Justin talks about his past battle with depression, anxiety, and unhappiness, and what he did to overcome these major obstacles! He shares with us his 10 proven steps to overcoming depression and what others who are facing similar challenges can do to overcome them as well. If you’re wondering what it takes to pull yourself out of a deep depression, find hope and happiness in life, and gain confidence from the worst possible experiences in your life, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• Justin Stenstrom’s experience with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks
• How Justin became depressed in the first place
• Why trying to fit in, be like others, and trying to be cool backfired for Justin
• What his depression looked like and why he was getting 3-4 panic attacks a week
• Justin’s persistent thoughts about suicide at one point and what he thought about them
• The day he realized just how bad his depression had gotten
• His first realization and what this did for his chances of hope
• The fact that so many people have or will have depression or anxiety at some point in their lives
• The day he discovered the self-help and self improvement for men community
• The many solutions out there for overcoming depression and anxiety
• Using hypnosis to overcome deep-seated emotional problems such as depression
• The hypnotist Justin used to help overcome his depression
• Meditation and yoga and the many benefits of each
• Living in the present moment and what this can do for your life
• What exercising 4-5 times a week will do for your body, and more importantly your mind
• Why improving your sleep can do wonders for your mental health and the sleep habits that Justin recommends for everyone
• The diet changes you need to make to improve depression and how to go about it
• The most important carbs, proteins, and fats to take in consistently
• The best supplements for depression and mental health and why they can be very effective
• The everyday supplements that Justin uses now and has used for his mental wellbeing
• The power of connecting with other people
• Why we need to socialize more, especially now in our social media day-and-age
• Why doing things we always wanted to do can alleviate a lot of our baggage associated with depression
• Finding your purpose in life and how this may be the most important piece of the depression puzzle

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Website: JustinStenstrom.com
Facebook: facebook.com/EliteManMag

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Tony Blauer, self-defense expert and master instructor, joins our show in this special episode of The Justin Stenstrom Show! Tony talks about the revolutionary SPEAR system that he created for self-defense, how to de-escalate a situation, the psychology behind protecting yourself, and what to do if you absolutely have to fight someone! He shares with us his best teachings from almost 4 decades of instructing practical self-defense and helps us understand what really works and what doesn’t. If you’re wondering what it takes to protect yourself in any situation and how to remain safe no matter where you go, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• How Tony got into self-defense and when he realized he wanted to do this for a career
• How he came up with his famous SPEAR system and why it’s so effective
• The 3 main stages of the SPEAR system and how they work
• Why being in Stage 1, or D1 as Tony calls it, is always the best place to be
• How Tony deals with fear in a conflict situation and in general
• Why being prepared for something to happen is always the best way to be one step ahead of your fears
• The 3 types of responses, the fight, flight, and freeze response
• Why simply moving yourself and avoiding this freeze response is often the best decision you can make
• How your ego can sometimes get in the way of your safety and how to avoid this
• Being safe rather than sorry and not being afraid to call a friend over if you have a bad feeling about something
• Having situational awareness and reading the cues that your environment is giving you
• Getting over an adrenaline dump in a tense situation
• My personal struggle with adrenaline dumps in wrestling and Tony’s tips for this
• Why I unknowingly used parts of the SPEAR system to de-escalate a potentially bad situation at the bar a few months back
• What I did right and what I could have done better
• How to handle someone trying to pick a fight with you
• The YouTube video of professional mma fighters getting jumped and nearly beaten to death in Brazil
• The tragedy of this brawl and what the mma fighters unfortunately did wrong in this case
• Tony’s thoughts on fighters like Conor McGregor and how and why they are so good
• How to physically defend yourself if you absolutely have to
• The best way to end a fight if it comes down to it
• Tony’s best fighting story and why this changed the course of his life

Check out Tony on:
Website: blauerspear.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TonyBlauer.SpearSystem
Instagram: instagram.com/tonyblauer

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Elliott Hulse, YouTube celebrity and fitness expert, joins our show in this special episode of The Justin Stenstrom Show! Elliott talks about a number of obstacles he’s had to overcome throughout his life, what this taught him about adversity, and how we can take these lessons and apply them to our own lives! He shares with us his toughest challenges starting from a young age until now, and talks about a lot of personal struggle that’s he’s had to deal with. If you’re wondering what it takes to overcome adversity in life and you’d like to know how someone like Elliott Hulse overcomes obstacles, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• The first memory of overcoming an obstacle that Elliott has
• How being the oldest brother shaped the man he is today
• Why Elliott thrives in the role of looking after others and how it’s translated to his YouTube channel and business
• Why Elliott wanted to be a professional football player at one point in his life
• How he dealt with not making it to the pro’s and why this was a blessing in disguise
• Why Elliott never let failure hold him down for long and why he uses it to motivate him
• How he’s been able to seamlessly transition from one stage of his life to the next
• How he’s dealt with anxiety in the past
• Why he chooses to face his challenges head on and isn’t afraid of failure
• Elliott’s background in philosophy and some of the writers that he’s looked up to
• Wilhelm Reich’s role in shaping some of Elliott’s beliefs about the world
• Elliott’s religious and spiritual beliefs
• The Bahá’í Faith and why Elliott believes in this
• Why Elliott needed to take time off from making YouTube videos at one point
• How he dealt with his newfound celebrity
• The one thing he wants people to know that most people are completely unaware of
• The best way to build muscle mass
• How to know when you’re overtraining and what to do about it
• The sleep/erection test to take to prove you’re overtraining
• Elliott’s best business tips for entrepreneurs in 2017
• The best tips for those looking to start and build a massive YouTube channel
• The most important key to overcoming any obstacle in life

Check out Elliott on:
Website: elliotthulse.com
Facebook: facebook.com/elliotthulse
Instagram: instagram.com/elliotthulse

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Bas Rutten, former UFC Heavyweight Champion and MMA legend, joins our show in this special episode of The Justin Stenstrom Show! Bas talks about a number of topics including the moment he knew he could fight for a living, what emotions he feels during a fight, how he deals with fear, and a number of MMA related questions! He shares with us his toughest fights both in and out of the ring, and goes into depth about some of the most critical points in his life. If you’re wondering what it takes to be a UFC Champion and how someone like Bas reached the highest point in all of combat sports, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

• The moment Bas Rutten knew he could fight and make a career out of it
• The mindset that Bas had when he got into any type of fight whether in competition or on the street
• Bas’ biggest weakness when it came to fighting and how he worked on it
• Whether or not he could compete in today’s UFC
• The one fight Bas wishes he could have done over and rematched
• The toughest competitor Bas ever fought
• How Bas Rutten dealt with fear and what we can learn from this
• Being in a brawl vs. 5 or 6 bouncers in a nightclub
• How this brawl almost led to Bas being imprisoned for a year
• Bas Rutten, UFC Champion, MMA commentator, actor, and inventor
• What the O2 Trainer is and why it can be a game-changer for many athletes
• How Bas dealt with having asthma for his entire career
• The injuries that ultimately put a stop to his fighting career and how he got them
• Bas’ thoughts on Ken Shamrock and also Frank Shamrock
• Who would win in a fight (in their prime) between Anderson Silva, Fedor, and Jon Jones
• Palm strikes and how to effectively deliver them
• Self-defense fighting for your everyday average-Joe
• Where to aim for if you had to take somebody out
• Whether or not Bas likes all the rules that MMA and the UFC currently has
• His thoughts on using gloves instead of no gloves like when he fought
• Whether or not the UFC should add a super-heavyweight weight class
• Bas Rutten’s thoughts on Conor McGregor and whether he’s good for the sport
• Why Bas hates bullies and his special message for anyone who likes to bully people

Check out Bas on:
Website: BasRutten.com
Facebook: facebook.com/BasRutten
Instagram: instagram.com/basruttenmma

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