Habits & Hustle

Have you ever thought about the benefits to have an alter ego? Bestselling author and renowned performance coach Todd Herman takes us on an exploration of this fascinating concept in this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast. He explains how he stumbled upon the powerful tool of alter egos while working in 82 different sports and how he used it to help legends like Kobe Bryant and several business leaders tap into their inner strengths. Todd also enlightens us on how he helps individuals struggling with confidence, despite their skills and qualifications, by using the unique approach of developing an alter ego. This episode is a goldmine of information for anyone looking to overcome their limitations, unlock their potential, and achieve success. It's not just about discovering the power of alter egos, it's about discovering the power within ourselves.  Todd Herman is the author of The Alter Ego Effect. He is an award-winning author; performance advisor to athletes, leaders and public figures. He’s been featured on the Today Show, Sky Business News, PBS and CBC National News. What we discuss: (0:00:01) - Intro (0:11:06) - Mental Toughness and Authenticity in Coaching (0:20:37) - Going from accidental coach to successful speaker (0:30:50) - Building confidence and concentration through precognition, dyslexia, ADHD, and energetic rhythm. (0:42:45) - Affirmations' effectiveness explored, absolutes' dangers discussed, studies from Waterloo, King's College, Stanford Neuroscience Lab examined, power of natural self talk explored. (0:47:29) - Asking questions to access our brain's processing power to create an alter ego is effective and backed by research. (0:51:28) - Creating alter egos to access inner strength, understanding human nature, and using affirmations and questions to build confidence and concentration. (0:57:20) - Visualization, alter ego, and trap self discussed to create desired life. (1:04:21) - Using alter egos to unlock creative potential and achieve goals, with examples of successful people and a five-step process. (1:24:50) - Sleep, nutrition, rare genetic markers, table stakes habits, gut health, and goal setting discussed for performance success. (1:31:27) - Building an alter ego to increase confidence, exploring nature's power, and emphasizing sleep and nutrition for success. Thank you to our sponsors:  Shopify: Go to shopify.com/hustle to take your business to the next level The Kelly Roach Show: Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about Todd: Website: https://toddherman.me/ “The Alter Ego Effect” by Todd Herman: https://a.co/d/0EMnYKE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddhermanconnect/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todd_herman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/todd_herman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/toddherman1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddherman1/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s your favourite self-care routine?   In this solo episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I chat about my dry-brushing and sauna routine, my favourite types of massages to get, and sound baths. Each one of these routines are an opportunity for me to indulge in what I don’t necessarily have time to do, like watch my favorite TV show while I’m in my portable sauna at home. These self-care routines are essential for helping me destress and stay on top of my game. What we discuss: 02:51: How to properly dry-brush to get the most benefits? 05:17: What are some self-care protocols that Jen loves? 08:36: What is dry shoulder? 11:30: What are the benefits of sound baths? 14:29: Why does Jen dislike meditation? 18:27: Can kids get in the way of self-care? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what life behind the mic of a comedian looks like?  In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat with the ever-so-hilarious and insightful, Elon Gold. We kick off with a raw and humorous chat on the hustle and grind of the comedy world and exploring how he started. Elon also expands on the significant impact of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David on Elon's career, to a chat about our comedy heroes, the industry's challenges, and how comedy can be a powerful tool against hatred. We delve into profound talks on faith, tradition, and God, underscoring the importance of having a support system. We reminisce on starting out in comedy, the struggles, and the glory. Elon opens up about the success of his 'Funny Quarantine' show and expresses his admiration for Howie Mandel’s comedic genius. There's also a thoughtful exposition on being Modern Orthodox and the essence of keeping traditions alive. Elon Gold is a comedian and actor who has starred in FOX's 'Stacked’ and NBC's 'In-Laws’. His one hour stand up special on Netflix, “Elon Gold: Chosen & Taken” received wide acclaim from audiences and peers alike. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.  What we discuss: (0:00:00) - About Elon Gold's Comedy Career (0:10:57) - How important is tradition and belief in God? (0:23:22) - How does the show business work? (0:28:06) - Joining Larry David's Show Journey (0:38:17) - How does making a living in comedy look like? (0:41:02) - What lessons can comedy teach us? (0:51:22) - What can comedy do to help with recent incidents against jews? (1:00:02) - Should comedians cover controversial topics?  (1:12:58) - Which women in comedy are the funniest? (1:18:55) - What type of people should we take advice from?  (1:33:36) - What does Elon like to do to relax? (1:43:43) - What is the secret to a successful marriage? Key takeaways: When you wake up in the morning, it’s important to meditate so you can focus on the beauty and truth in your life. However, it’s equally important that you express gratitude for everything worth being grateful about in your life. Whether you like to observe your own thoughts or talk to your God, spending time reflecting on your thoughts and thanking the Universe or God for everything you have is imperative to a happy and successful life.  In the show business, there’s no such thing as someone helping you out just for the sake of helping you out. In order for someone to give you a shot or a big break, it needs to be mutually beneficial. This is something that may sound harsh, but it is true in other types of relationships as well, such as romantic ones. If one partner is the only one doing all the work, the relationship won’t survive.  Every and any talent you have is God-given. You are born good at something for a reason but you have to work very hard to be great at it. This talent is given to you so you know which craft to work on and become the best at. To learn more about Elon: Website: https://www.elongold.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elongold/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiEzx9WQFf1D2kJkk1VZjSA My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that we have hundreds of gadgets and apps to optimize our sleep but yet our sleep quality is only getting worse?! In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about why I think we’re sleeping worst than ever and what you can do to improve your sleep quality. Most importantly, I discuss why you should prioritize sleep but not make it a reason to shoot your whole day if you don’t get the best night of sleep. What we discuss: 00:16: Why are we sleeping worst than ever? 03:06: What habits are hindering your sleep quality? 05:33: How does diet affect your sleep? 07:20: What happens when you have a bad night of sleep? 11:01: How many hours of sleep per night do you need? 12:22: Do women need to sleep more? 15:15: How can you make sleep quality a non-negotiable? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all experienced it: the gut-wrenching pain of a heartbreak and the eventual struggle to understand the dynamics of relationships.  In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we dive deep into the intricacies of relationships, discussing everything from the psychology behind relationship patterns to the role of stress, selfishness, and fear of rejection with Jillian Turecki. Jillian enlightened us with her distinctive insights on topics such as the reality of soulmates and the idea that a long-term relationship requires continuous choices. We also took a hard look at trauma bonds, anxious attachment, and the importance of becoming radically self-aware to break destructive cycles. This conversation was not just intellectual but also deeply personal, as it drew from Jillian's experiences and expertise. Finally, we shifted our focus to some of the more nuanced aspects of relationships. We ruminated on gender differences in emotional connections with sex, pondered over the concept of safety for women due to their vulnerability, and tackled the vexing issue of lost attraction in an otherwise fulfilling relationship.  Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. Under the tutelage of Tony Robbins and world renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes, Jillian is certified by the Robbins Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands through her teaching and writing revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their relationships with others.  What we discuss: (0:00:01) - How did Jillian becoming a relationship coach? (0:11:02) - Are our relationship expectations realistic or selfish? (0:22:47) - How to break bad relationship patterns (0:33:35) - Busting myths about relationships (0:40:30) - How important is emotional connection in sex? Key Takeaways: There’s no such thing as one soulmate. People come into our lives for various reasons and not everyone who feels like a soulmate is. Not everything is meant to be a life story. Some people come into our lives to wake us up. Some people come into our lives to help us through a period of time. Some people come into our lives to show us some adventure.  If you lose attraction towards a partner, you have to understand why. A couple can bring it back if they understand the why and they work on the why. And especially if there was once a lot of attraction in the beginning. It is something that typically can be resurrected as long as the other things are sort of rectified and worked on.  We learn about our attachment styles and we learn about what we're experiencing on the attachment spectrum, based on who we are relating to. And it's also very dependent on what else is going on in our lives. For example, if we're going through a very difficult time in our lives, we might become more anxiously attached to someone because we think on a subconscious level that this person is going to rescue us and is going to make it all better.  Learn more about Jillian: Website: https://www.jillianturecki.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4smb80j8Am/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jillian-on-love/id1640172049?ls=1&itscg=30200&itsct=qcode_podcasts&at=1001l36mQ&ct=JOL-Chartable My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be taking advice from just about everyone? In this solo episode of Habits & Hustle, I chat about the current phenomenon on social media where it seems like just about everyone is an expert on something and giving advice on the said subject of expertise. While some advice may be good, the reality is that not everyone who is giving out advice is qualified to do it and not every piece of advice you hear is advice you should follow. What we discuss: 01:25: Is it possible for everyone to be an expert? 03:23: Where should you seek advice? 09:27: What’s the problem with experts on social media? 12:20: Are real experts really on social media? 17:33: What is Schadenfreude? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wonder why society hates people who live authentically? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with ALOK about their observations on what happens to us when we aren’t living authentically, what happens when we finally start living authentically, and what kind of reactions we may provoke from society…and why those reactions are okay!  ALOK also shares their personal experience on how they had internalized feelings of hate towards themselves, how it almost drove them to suicide, and how they were able to come out on the other side. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artists, their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition. What we discuss: 01:53: About Alok 07:29: How was Alok brought up? 11:05: How did Alok start living authentically? 18:20: How can you start living an authentic life? 19:45: Was Alok jealous of other people who came out before them? 23:25: Where do LGBTQ prejudices come from? 40:19: What was Alok’s experience with suicide? 46:55: What does Alok journal about? 54:28: How would Alok call themselves? 01:10:25: Where can you learn more about Alok? Key Takeaways: Most of us feel depressed, anxious, and sad because we are not living authentically. We are living lives that others, whether it be our parents or society, tell us we “should” live. We tend to sacrifice what our truth is and as a result, live a life that is out of alignment with what we truly want and are passionate about. The biggest motivator behind the hate many people who go against the grain is jealousy and envy. When someone sees someone else rejecting what society has forced on them, they express it as anger and hate, but it stems from the feeling of being upset with themselves that they don’t have the same courage as that person to live the life they want. To learn more about ALOK: Website: https://www.alokvmenon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/?hl=en My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you swipe left or right when you land on a profile of a shorter man? In this solo episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, we chat about how much importance women and men attribute to a man’s height when it comes to dating.  While men tend to feel conscious of their height as women tend to associate height with masculinity, there are other ways men can behave to be more attractive to women. What we discuss: 03:00: How important are looks when dating? 05:40: Is height the reason why we have so many single people?  08:02: How important is a man’s height for sperm banks? 10:12: What is the issue with online dating? 13:50: What should men who aren’t “tall enough” do? 18:19: How should you carry yourself if you’re short? 20:23: Do tall men have it easier? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you consider yourself to be curious enough? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, Neil deGrasse Tyson and I explore the importance of retaining our childhood curiosity and how it plays a crucial role in our lives as adults. Neil shares his insights on nurturing curiosity and how fear of failure can hinder our progress in maintaining that innate sense of wonder. During our conversation, Neil also shares his unique perspective on using pop culture in education, the future of AI, and the complexities of quantum physics and philosophy. As an astrophysicist, Neil brings a cosmic perspective to our discussion, offering wisdom and knowledge that will surely spark your curiosity and ignite your passion for learning. Finally, we touch on the challenges and opportunities in transforming the school system, the role of religion, and even ponder hypothetical conversations with interesting historical figures. Don't miss this captivating episode with the one and only Neil deGrasse Tyson as we explore the universe and beyond together. Neil deGrasse Tyson earned his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. In 2001, Tyson was appointed by President Bush to serve on a twelve-member commission that studied the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry. The final report was published in 2002 and contained recommendations (for Congress and for the major agencies of the government) that would promote a thriving future of transportation, space exploration, and national security. What we discuss: (0:00:01) - How important is it to retaining childhood curiosity and exploration in adulthood? (0:13:08) - What role does pop culture have in education? (0:17:09) - How Neil used Twitter to spark curiosity (0:29:25) - What does Neil think of AI's Future and implicated ethics? (0:38:50) - What do we know to be true in quantum physics and philosophy? (0:54:19) - How can we transforming the school system? (1:04:19) - A discussion about religion, gender, and continuums (1:19:13) - Who would Neil like to have a conversation with if given the opportunity? (1:27:36) - Why you should be Ashamed to die Key Takeaways: Living forever comes with its own set of challenges, including resource conservation, terraforming Mars, and the lack of urgency in life. We explore the concept of 'escape velocity of aging,' where the number of years that passes equals the increase in the average life expectancy of civilization, and how it could lead to humanity living forever. However, living forever comes with a bigger existential problem. See, knowing our mortality gives us meaning to our lives and how living forever could potentially lead to a life with no meaning.   Curiosity and exploration are important. However, most parents have a natural instinct to protect their child may prevent them from learning important lessons in life. Think of how a seemingly mundane event such as a child playing with an egg can become an entire conversation about the natural world, and how the cost of ignorance can be more expensive than the cost of education.  There are three categories of truth: personal truth, objective truth, and truth that is repeated. We acknowledge personal truths can invoke powerful emotions and even lead to armed conflict. Each one of these truths have their own characteristics that make it true in its own definition.  To learn more about Neil: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neildegrassetyson/ Website: https://neildegrassetyson.com/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we explore the therapeutic benefits of laughter. We talk about how laughter has an impact on your mental and physical well-being, making it as effective as any other healthy habit you may want to take on. We also chat about how laughter is a universal language that is spoken by all humans and that is great to create bonds with people.  What we discuss: 00:56: Is laughter medicine? 03:18: How does laughter help us on a physiological level? 04:31: What are the other forms of laughter therapy? 05:21: Can laughter create bonds? 08:35: What are our favorite comedians? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you sometimes feel like you’re in the passenger seat of your life? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Jake Steinfeld, aka Body By Jake, about how he used his love and passion for fitness to get into Hollywood and build some of the biggest businesses in the fitness industry ever. For the longest time, Jake felt like life was happening to him - until he didn’t want that to be the case anymore. After he lost a huge opportunity in Hollywood, he decided to venture out on his own and become the king of infomercials in the fitness world. Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, he learned a lot of lessons and got a couple of slaps in the face, but he eventually put himself in the driver’s seat of his own life. Jake also shares what clients he had when he first started in the fitness industry as a trainer, how he grew his network as he was building his business, and why he considers the infomercial business to be a lot more profitable than the movie industry can ever be. Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld has been an innovator and entrepreneur since creating the personal fitness training industry. He established "Body by Jake" Inc. in 1980 to the benefits of healthy living - and the motivation to get there. Jake also created FiT TV, America's first 24-hour fitness lifestyle television network which he sold to News Corp. He is the founder of Major League Lacrosse and the World Series of Youth Lacrosse. He was also appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as Chairman of the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness. What we discuss: 00:33: About Jake 10:14: How did Jake grow up? 18:40: Why did Jake know he wouldn’t make it as a bodybuilder? 23:48: How did Jake get his first client? 28:30: What happened when Jake got approached by a publisher? 31:56: What happened to Jake’s stutter? 36:16: Who thought Jake the most?  37:32: For how long did Jake train people? 41:03: What are the slaps in the face that Jake got? 46:18: Did Jake ever think of leveraging the relationships he had developed? 50:08: Who else did Jake train? 59:22: Did Jake always consider himself to be entrepreneurial? 01:04:59: How did Jake grow his network? 01:06:51: What did Jake do with the money he acquired from selling his business? 01:09:21: How did Jake get his first advertisers for his magazine? 01:14:08: How did Jake get started with infomercials? 01:21:26: What’s the greatest thing about the infomercial business? 01:23:43: Did Jake own a piece of every company he promoted? 01:28:10: What are Jake’s workouts like? 01:40:40: How can you learn more about Jake? Key takeaways: You shouldn’t be afraid of asking people for favors or chasing any type of business opportunity. Someone telling you “no” is already a good start - it’s halfway towards being a yes. So whenever you are faced with a no, consider yourself to be closer to a “yes” than you’ve ever been and keep pushing. If you want to take control of your destiny and be in the driver’s seat of your life, you need to go out and build what it is you want for yourself. If you don’t do that, you will forever be in the passenger seat of your life and waiting for opportunities and disappointments to fall into your lap.  Your network is truly your net worth. When you invest a lot of time and energy into developing a relationship with someone — especially people with power and influence — don’t be afraid to ask for a favor when you need one. Just be sure that you can scratch their back in the future if you’re asking them to scratch yours.  To learn more about Jake: Website: http://bodybyjake.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbodybyjake My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a bit of friction in your relationship? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we share the 3 hard truths about relationships and what these mean for you. Whether it be trying too hard to be liked, agreeing with everything your partner asks from you, or disliking certain qualities in others, these tend to bring up some hard truths about yourself. What we discuss: 01:20: 3 hard truths about relationships 02:06: Does trying too hard make someone else not like you? 05:29: What does the quality you dislike in someone else mean about you?  10:51: Do you need a bit of friction in relationships? 14:39: Can what we dislike change throughout time? Key Takeaways: When you try too hard to be liked by others, you may come off as desperate. This will make it a lot harder for the person you’re trying to impress to like you. If you dislike a quality in someone, it may be because you see it in yourself. Do some self-reflection next time you point something out about your partner. Relationships, where there is little to no friction, don’t work - you can’t always agree on everything at all times and have a really strong bond.  My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe you have what it takes? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Robin Arzón about how she built the self-confidence to go after the life she wants and accomplish her ambitious goals. Regardless of how big she was thinking, she always felt like she could get what she wanted as she not only put in the physical work but also put in the effort for her mindset. Through her journaling practice, she asks herself the right questions to prime her mind to believe she is capable of everything she wanted. Robin also shares how she set boundaries with the things that don’t serve her, so she can have time for the things that do. Whether it be to spend time with her family or to focus on more important projects, she explains that she had to learn how to say no and what to say no to.  Robin Arzón is Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton. She believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. Formerly a corporate lawyer, Arzón left behind a successful law career to embark on new adventures in the health and wellness space and has since reinvented herself into a 27x marathon and ultra-marathon runner, MasterClass instructor, highly-sought after keynote speaker, 2x New York Times bestselling author, and author of the forthcoming self-empowerment journal, Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal, publishing September 26, 2023. Most recently, Arzón founded Swagger Society, the first lifestyle membership club in Web3, and a kingdom of hustlers that share a growth mindset and the collective goal of leveling up in life. What we discuss: 01:27: How connected are the words “hustle” and “confidence”? 03:44: What is Robin’s story? 06:36: How did Robin accomplish everything she did at Peloton?  09:00: What does Robin look for in the people she hires? 10:20: How can you find the inner confidence to change careers? 17:04: Can you teach someone self-belief and confidence? 19:24: Did Robin have an idea of what Peloton would bring to her life? 21:02: How many classes does Robin teach in a day? 21:54: What does a day in life look like for Robin? 25:02: How does Robin get everything done? 26:01: How does Robin decide when she is going to say “no”? 27:55: How does Robin balance her career and personal life? 30:26: What is Robin Web3's project about? 35:56: Does Robin think Web3 will be the next big thing? 36:37: What habits does Robin practice daily? 40:12: What is on Robin’s vision board? Key Takeaways: Learning how to say no is just as important as figuring out what you’re going to say no to. It’s not always a question of “What do I have time for” but also a question of “What do I want to do?” Before you add something to your calendar, it should be something you feel like doing, that you can show up as your best self, and that will help you progress towards the end goal. So if it’s a mediocre “yes”, it’s a no.   Nurturing your self-belief and building confidence starts by asking yourself the right questions. When you are honest with yourself and set out what you are capable of, what you can do, and why nothing is stopping you other than your mind, it becomes a lot easier to believe in yourself and move forward. Through the actions you take and the experience you gain, you will eventually build up your confidence. After all, confidence can only be built through action.  Your daily habits are how you prime your brain to accomplish everything you have set out for yourself. Because once the brain is set on a goal, the body will follow. So by adopting daily practices like journaling, visualization, and other habits of this sort, you are prepping yourself mentally to go for everything you want in life.  To learn more about Robin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinnyc/?hl=en Website: https://www.robinarzon.com/ Book: https://www.robinarzon.com/welcome-hustler My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think opposites attract? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about whether or not opposites really do attract in relationships and whether it’s a good idea or not to be in a relationship with someone who is the total opposite of you. The reality is, similarities between personalities and values are key to a long-lasting relationship. What we discuss: 01:32: Do opposites attract? 02:26: Do personalities have to be opposites? 08:10: What does the research say on whether opposites attract or not? 14:11: Is it possible for love to slowly grow over time? Key Takeaways: While many people may be looking for opposites in potential partners to complement their personalities, it could be a better idea to look for similarities.  Your partner’s values must align with your own. This is not something you can compromise on nor would it be a good idea to look for someone with opposite values as yours. My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have trouble following through with your diet? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Layne Norton about the different reasons why some people can stay on a diet and lose weight, while others aren’t. We discuss whether or not obesity is a choice and the psychological implications behind it that we don’t necessarily realize. Layne also shares how important it is to get your mindset right before you take on the project of changing your life. If you haven’t decided to go all in, you may derail faster than you would expect. Layne Norton is the founder of BioLayne. He created the company to provide ethical, science-based coaching that synthesized real-world experience with evidence-based protocols. In his coaching career, he has turned over 70 people pro and reshaped the way that countless people think about nutrition. To that end, Layne completed a BS in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, honing his intellectual skills under Dr. Donald Layman, one of the foremost researchers on protein metabolism and fat loss in the world. What we discuss: 01:13: Where did Layne get his education? 04:26: Why do people eat? 05:24: Why are low-carb diets easy to sell? 13:27: How do you rewire yourself after binging? 17:10: Can you still lose weight if you respect your caloric budget intake? 26:49: Why do people gain more weight when getting off weight-loss medication? 38:12: Can workouts satisfy your hunger? 41:10: How much does your Apple Watch overestimate in calorie burning? 43:54: Why do we eat so much after a workout? 47:10: Is obesity a choice? 50:35: What characteristics do people who keep weight off have? 56:13: How many years did Layne’s brother struggle with addiction? 58:35: Are obese people born obese? 1:02:57: Is there a certain diet that is most satiating for people? 1:11:04: Is Diet Coke that bad for you? 1:16:37: How powerful is the placebo effect? 1:23:51: Can most hacks boost your metabolism? 1:26:06: Do women need creatine or testosterone? 1:31:50: How long are Layne’s workouts? Key takeaways: Food addiction is one of the most difficult addictions out there, but it’s not perceived as so by society in comparison to alcohol, drugs, or gambling. The reason why it is harder than any other addiction to get out of is that food is something you must always get your dose of and which you can’t quit - it’s the habit of binging and overeating that you need to quit instead. If you want to change your life, you need to decide to change it. It will be difficult to do to get that new life you want for yourself, you need to leave your old life behind. That’s what most people find difficult. The reason why most diets fail is not the fault of the diet - but of the person following it. That being said, if you want to be able to stick to a diet in the long run, you cannot take an all-or-nothing approach and you need to allow yourself to continue to live your life. This will allow you to stay on track, recover from blunders quicker, and enjoy your life - because diets shouldn’t make your life miserable. Thank you to our sponsors: Get started today with Disney’s Hulu Ad Manager at www.huluadmanager.com/stream. Get 15% off when you go to masterclass.com/habits To learn more about Layne: Website: https://biolayne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a good listener - or are you a half-ass listener? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat about why listening skills are one of the most underrated skills for building strong relationships, whether it be in business or your personal life. I give you three tips for becoming a better listener as well as explore the question of whether women are better listeners than men. What we discuss: 01:35: Are you half-ass listening? 02:41: Tip #1: Make eye contact 03:27: Tip #2: Ask questions 04:02: Tip #3: Don’t interrupt people 07:57: Are women better listeners than men? 10:34: Are breaks in conversations okay? Key Takeaways: Learning how to be a good listener is crucial for your success in both your personal and professional life. Listening to people when they talk is how you learn about opportunities, build relationships, and strengthen bonds. If you can’t do that, you’re missing out on a lot of benefits. Your body language is just as important as what you say when the person is done talking. Make sure to show the engagement on your part and interest in what they are saying as you listen to them talk. And when it is your turn to talk, make sure you’re answering in a way that shows you listened to them. My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you really believe that cardiologists recommend Cheerios? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Vani Hari about the lies that multi-billion dollar industries are feeding us every day when it comes to our foods. From misleading statements to paying for health associations to give their seal of approval for their products, the corruption in the food industry is enormous. Vani explains how it’s up to you to watch out for yourself and make informed decisions when buying food for your family. Not only does she provides tips on how you can do that, but she also shares some of the corruption she witnessed first-hand. Vani Hari is an activist that lives in North Carolina and the author of the new book, The Food Babe Way, which guides 21 essential habits she taught herself to take control of her health.  What we discuss: 01:17: How did Vani get started in the food industry? 12:03: How did Vani monetize her blog? 14:43: Who are Vani’s business partners? 19:27: What’s happening in the food industry? 24:38: Do health associations care about our health? 26:57: What is the three questions detox? 34:26: What is the difference between organic and grass-fed? 36:24: What buzzwords do you need to watch out for? 38:10: Why are American companies using better ingredients for overseas consumption but not in the United States? 46:18: How do Vani’s kids eat? 53:00: How can you eat healthy when you’re out and about? 56:47: Where can you find Truvani products? Key takeaways: Our food is corrupted in America. Most of the labels we see on our foods aren’t worth much - they’re pay to play and multi-billion dollar companies have the money to play. For example. health associations are putting their stamps of approval on products in exchange for a large cheque. As a result, these companies are playing with our health as we trust these indications on food packaging as telling the quality of a product we are buying. We need to inform ourselves about what these companies are putting in our food so we can make better decisions at the grocery store. Most food companies in the United States are purposely feeding Americans lower-quality foods using lower-quality ingredients, simply because they can and the regulations allow them to. But when it comes to expanding overseas, these same companies have no issue using better quality ingredients to serve those populations to comply with their regulations over food. Thus, these companies do have the “winning recipe” for making better quality foods here in America but chose not to. You can’t take anything for face value when you’re reading marketing statements on a product’s packaging. Many of these statements can be manipulated to make you believe that products are a lot healthier for you than they are. This is why learning how to read labels and researching what some of the added ingredients are is your best bet for buying foods that aren’t harmful to your health.  Thank you to our sponsors: Get started today with Disney’s Hulu Ad Manager at www.huluadmanager.com/stream. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/hustle  To learn more about Vani: Website: https://foodbabe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/ Book: https://foodbabekitchen.com/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about the difference between being mean and stupid. Oftentimes, people don’t realize that they are doing something mean to you or are acting in a mean manner. In this case, they’re being stupid as they’re ignorant of anything and anyone else beyond themselves.  We also give a few actionable tips on how you can respond to someone who is being mean to you and offended you. What we discuss: 02:31: What’s the difference between being mean and stupid? 03:00: What’s the difference between being dumb and stupid? 06:27: Is common sense not that common? 09:57: Are people purposeful mean? 11:54: What should you do when someone is mean to you? 14:07: What is the definition of mean? 16:07: What is the difference between being mean and doing something mean?  Key takeaways: Most people don’t realize that they are doing something mean to you or are acting in a mean manner. In this case, they’re being stupid as they’re ignorant of anything and anyone else beyond themselves.  Common sense may not feel like it is common, but it’s actually because not everyone has the same thinking behind what they think is common.  Someone who is mean and someone doing something mean is two different things. In one case, that’s who this person is at the core. In the latter, this doesn’t mean they are a mean person.  My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you think is more dangerous: breathing in smog or flossing your teeth? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Darin Olien about the invisible fatal conveniences we use and do every day. The world we live in makes us believe we have to but in reality, these conveniences are harming us and the planet.  Darin stresses how important it is to take our health into our own hands, do our own research and due diligence, and make decisions for our health. One should never trust companies to do what’s in our best interest. And the same goes for government agencies, like the FDA, that we think are there to protect us: they aren’t.  Darin Olien is co-host of the Emmy™ Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. He has spent nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter Darin developed, Shakeology. He is also the founder of Barukas™, the most nutrient-dense nut in the world coming from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. As host of the widely popular podcast The Darin Olien Show, Darin curiously explores people, solutions, and health as well as life’s Fatal Conveniences™ – a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment.   What we discuss: 01:12: What motivated Darin to write his latest book? 09:32: How bad are EMFs for our health? 10:25: What do AirPods do to your health? 24:59: Does airplane mode make your phone safer to look around for you? 26:25: Are our gadgets causing cancer? 27:45: What’s the solution to tracking your health? 30:53: Are the TSA scanners dangerous? 35:53: Is spandex safe? 39:22: Is cotton safer than polyester? 49:16: What is the most shocking fatal convenience? 54:35: How can we learn more about which products are dangerous? 59:10: How sensitive was Darin’s dad to chemicals? 1:02:55: What are the symptoms that you are over-exposed to chemicals? 1:06:33: Is aging cream doing what it claims to do? 1:10:34: How can you turn a fatal convenience into a healthy convenience? 1:12:36: What are the benefits of Barukas nuts? 1:16:19: How is Shakeology different from other brands? 1:20:07: What is Darin’s morning routine? Key takeaways: When it comes to your health, you cannot under any circumstance trust companies to do what’s in your best interest. And the same goes for government agencies, like the FDA, that we think are there to protect us: they aren’t. You need to take your health into your own hands, do your own research and due diligence, and make decisions for your health.  Most fatal conveniences that are in our food can easily be avoided with one simple solution: grow your food. Not only is the produce that you grow yourself best for you, but they eventually become more convenient to eat than to go to the supermarket and picking out supposedly “fresh” produce. Most of the pains, aches, and illnesses we are experiencing are symptoms of over-exposure to chemicals and pollutants. When you start feeling anything other than healthy, it’s a sign that you need to change your lifestyle and be more careful of what it is you ingest, breathe in, and wear. To learn more about Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Podcast: https://darinolien.com/podcasts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/?hl=en Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding it hard to take care of your health when you’re constantly grinding? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I share with you 7 easy health hacks you can start today and almost immediately reap the benefits from.  Oftentimes, we think it will cost us a lot of time, energy, and money to get healthy - but all you need is a few seconds of planning and things you already have at home! What we discuss: 01:19: How hard is it to adopt healthy habits? 01:58: Hack #1: Drink lukewarm lemon water in the morning 05:35: Hack #2: Workout in the morning 06:07: Hack #3: Use cold and hot therapy 07:10: Hack #4: Meditate daily 07:27: Hack #5: Weight-train at least 4x per week 08:41: Hack #6: Prepare healthy-food options 09:21: Hack #7: Get in a good laugh daily Key takeaways: Health doesn’t have to be something complicated; it can be easy and planned ahead of time. Most health hacks you can start doing today and see an immediate result. You don’t need to spend a ton of money to get results. My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you always know what your next calling will be? If not, that’s what we are going to dive into today with guest Andrew McCarthy. Andrew Thomas McCarthy is an actor, travel writer, and television director. He is most known as a member of the Brat Pack, with roles in 1980s films such as St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, and Less than Zero. As a director, he is known for his work on Orange Is the New Black. Andrew has had a huge life change and discusses how he found his true self in moments of fearlessness and how you can too. He also discusses how fear can hold us back, his career in the film industry, the habits he’s developed that have played into his success and so much more. What we discuss: 04:07: About Andrew 09:55: Who was Andrew close with? 12:45: Who did Andrew attempt to date? 16:31: Is Andrew still an editor? 17:09: What happened after Andrew stopped acting? 19:19: Did Andrew know he was meant to be a writer? 21:40: What was Andrew’s experience with Orange Is The New Black? 24:41: How did Andrew figure out how to work behind the camera? 29:24: What does Andrew think of plastic surgery? 33:49: When did Andrew realize he made it? 37:36: Does Andrew think he self-sabotaged himself? 45:34: What was Andrew’s most and least favorite movie to film? 50:19: Would Andrew act now? 51:12: What are Andrew’s favorite things to do? 51:53: When is Andrew’s documentary coming out? 55:22: What daily habits does Andrew have? 56:32: What kind of exercise does Andrew do? 57:51: What foods does Andrew eat every day? 01:00:08: When is Andrew’s book coming out? Key takeaways: - You don’t always know what your calling will be, as it won’t always come to you. That’s why it’s important to try out a bunch of things and see what ignites a spark in you. - The feeling of being fearless only needs to be felt for a split-second, to give you the courage to take the first step towards your dreams. - Self-sabotage is usually something we proactively do, but most of us tend to only realize it after the deed is done. Check out Andrew's New Book: Walking with Sam: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Sam-Father-Hundred-Across/dp/1538709201 Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Thank you to our sponsors: Try Notion AI for free right now at www.notion.com/habits Get started today with Disney’s Hulu Ad Manager at www.huluadmanager.com/stream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you really believe that cardiologists recommend Cheerios? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Vani Hari about the lies that multi-billion dollar industries are feeding us every day when it comes to our foods. From misleading statements to paying for health associations to give their seal of approval for their products, the corruption in the food industry is enormous. Vani explains how it’s up to you to watch out for yourself and make informed decisions when buying food for your family. Not only does she provides tips on how you can do that, but she also shares some of the corruption she witnessed first-hand. Vani Hari is an activist that lives in North Carolina and the author of the new book, The Food Babe Way, which guides 21 essential habits she taught herself to take control of her health.  What we discuss: 01:17: How did Vani get started in the food industry? 12:03: How did Vani monetize her blog? 14:43: Who are Vani’s business partners? 19:27: What’s happening in the food industry? 24:38: Do health associations care about our health? 26:57: What is the three questions detox? 34:26: What is the difference between organic and grass-fed? 36:24: What buzzwords do you need to watch out for? 38:10: Why are American companies using better ingredients for overseas consumption but not in the United States? 46:18: How do Vani’s kids eat? 53:00: How can you eat healthy when you’re out and about? 56:47: Where can you find Truvani products? Key takeaways: Our food is corrupted in America. Most of the labels we see on our foods aren’t worth much - they’re pay to play and multi-billion dollar companies have the money to play. For example. health associations are putting their stamps of approval on products in exchange for a large cheque. As a result, these companies are playing with our health as we trust these indications on food packaging as telling the quality of a product we are buying. We need to inform ourselves about what these companies are putting in our food so we can make better decisions at the grocery store. Most food companies in the United States are purposely feeding Americans lower-quality foods using lower-quality ingredients, simply because they can and the regulations allow them to. But when it comes to expanding overseas, these same companies have no issue using better quality ingredients to serve those populations to comply with their regulations over food. Thus, these companies do have the “winning recipe” for making better quality foods here in America but chose not to. You can’t take anything for face value when you’re reading marketing statements on a product’s packaging. Many of these statements can be manipulated to make you believe that products are a lot healthier for you than they are. This is why learning how to read labels and researching what some of the added ingredients are is your best bet for buying foods that aren’t harmful to your health.  Thank you to our sponsors: Try Notion AI for free right now at www.notion.com/habits  Get started today with Disney’s Hulu Ad Manager at www.huluadmanager.com/stream  To learn more about Vani: Website: https://foodbabe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/ Book: https://foodbabekitchen.com/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe in manifestation? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about how some components of manifestation are helpful in one’s self-development journey, while others are detrimental. Too many people fall into the trap of believing that their thoughts alone can bring them riches - but the reality is that thoughts don’t do the work for you - only you can. What we discuss: 01:28: Does manifestation work? 03:58: Do we overestimate how much control we have? 08:24: Is manifesting self-care? 10:02: Is the coaching industry giving manifesting a bad wrap? 14:40: How can you avoid getting scammed by a coach in this industry? Key takeaways: There is value in visualizing yourself achieving success, but these thoughts are not enough to experience success in real life. You must put in the work and take action.  Manifestation has become an industry of its own, where coaches have taken over and are preying on people who may want to believe that their thoughts alone can give them everything they desire. Manifestation discards the fact that you are never 100% in control of external factors. The reality is that certain things are far beyond your control and you can’t manifest your way out of it.  My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you embark on a 3,000 miles biking journey across America if you were asked to, right now?! In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Jesse Itzler and his crew about the 3,000 miles journey across America they are about to embark on to donate bikes to youth. We discuss what mindset they have about this physically tiring journey, what the mental and physical training for such a challenge is like, and how they prepare for such a big challenge ahead of time. Jesse also shares how he selected this year’s team and what every member of this team believes they will gain from accomplishing this cross-country biking challenge.  What we discuss: 04:27: Why did Jesse want to start this? 07:08: What is everyone’s background? 10:54: What does the training for this type of sport look like? 14:42: What happens if someone needs a break? 16:23: What happens if the weather isn’t in their favor? 18:43: How is nutrition during a challenge like this? 23:17: What are the benefits of these types of challenges? 27:41: How much support does everyone have from their significant other? 30:29: How does one enter the flow state in a challenge like this? 32:35: How did Jesse select his teammates? 42:06: What are the craziest things this team has done? 45:59: What will they do with the footage they get from this challenge? 47:40: How many hours per day do they expect to be on the bike? 48:05: What other things are on their bucket list? Key takeaways: It’s important to spend time with people who are different from you. Different ages, careers, industries, values, and situations expose you to new realities and wisdom you would never have known of before. An even better way to spend time with people who are different from you is during a challenging time; they will expose you to new perspectives you may have never thought of before.  Forcing yourself to take on new challenges that are beyond your comfort zone is what will allow your brain to expand and propel your growth.  Working towards a common goal as a team is what will allow you to get to the finish line. Sometimes, not everyone can pull their equal weight at the same time and that’s part of the game. As long as you all support yourselves in working towards that same goal, you’re set for success. Thank you to our sponsors: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through www.DrinkLMNT.com/HabitsandHustle  Get started today with Disney’s Hulu Ad Manager at www.huluadmanager.com/stream      To learn more about All Day Running Co.: Website: https://www.alldayrunningco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseitzler/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be bold? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about what it means to be bold and how you can build your way up to taking bigger, better, and bolder actions. I also share why there’s no need for you to be afraid of coming off as rude when you’re acting bold; there is a big difference between the two. What we discuss: 00:37: What does it mean to be bold? 02:01: What are some examples of being bold? 05:48: What’s the difference between being bold and rude? 09:33: What is a thirst trap? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Book: https://www.jennifercohen.com/bigger-better-bolder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you ever take the chance of faking a sponsorship? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with Robby Berger, also known as Bob Does Sports, and chat about his journey from being a doorman at The Four Seasons Hotel to being a multi-millionaire content creator. In just a little over two years, Bob has built up an enormous following through different platforms and gigs, such as Bob Does Sports and The Brilliantly Dumb Podcast. He shares with us how he got Yamaha to be his first podcast sponsor, how much money he makes from sponsorships, and how he built a team from scratch. Bob also shares what his morning routine is like and why he believes his audience got so engaged with his content so quickly in the game.  Robby Berger is a podcast host known as the personality "Bobby Fairways" that hosts both the podcast The Brilliantly Dumb Show, and its offshoot show, Bob Does Sports, which is popular on Instagram. Both shows focus on comedy and his fandom for sports, mostly the sport of golf.  What we discuss: 00:28: About Bob 05:18: Why did Bob get a job at The Four Seasons? 15:31: When did Bob quit The Four Seasons? 18:55: Who was Bob’s first sponsor? 24:40: Who was Joey cold-cuts? 29:28: How did Bob grow his audience? 38:21: What did Bob do when he stopped getting paid? 44:01: What happened when Bob started filming golf content? 45:15: Who’s idea was Breezy Golf? 49:17: How much money is Bob making? 54:16: Who is Bob’s manager? 55:29: What is Bob’s sponsorship pricing? 59:20: Is it a real golf tournament that Bob is a part of? 01:04:04: What ownership does Bob have in these different businesses? 01:07:13: Why did Bob break up with his girlfriend? 01:13:42: What deals does Bob have going on right now? 01:18:26: Where are Bob’s favorite bagels from? 01:20:54: What is Bob’s morning routine? 01:27:56: How did Bob’s audience get so engaged? 01:29:17: What food does Bob eat? 01:46:52: Where to learn more about Bob? Key Takeaways: Sometimes you have to fake it until you make it if you want to experience success. While Bob Does Sports has a huge audience and plenty of major sponsors today, he started by faking a year-long sponsorship with Windex to lure potential sponsors in. This allowed him to play his cards right and lock down his first real sponsor, Yamaha. Building a team that cares as much about the business as you do is the key to building something big and worthwhile. In Bob’s experience, he once reached a point where he had no money to pay his editor and he continued to support his content and work for free because he believed in Bob. If it weren’t for his editor, he wouldn’t have the massive audience and success he has today.  Monetizing your audience is something you should look at like any other type of business. There is more than just one way you can generate revenue and it’s certainly not good practice to rely on one source of revenue. In Bob’s case, he makes money through Cameo videos, sponsorships, ads, and merch, and eventually built a Golfing brand.  To learn more about Bob: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brilliantlydumb/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrilliantlydumbshow8757 Thank you to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/hustle This episode is sponsored by Organifi. Visit organifi.com/hustle and use the code HUSTLE to save 20% on your order  My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, we are joined by my son Dylan. He shares with us the slang words young people are using these days and what they all mean. From where the words come from to how to use them in a sentence, you will come out of this episode as being fluent in trendy slang words. What we discuss: 00:50: What slang words does Dylan know? 01:41: What does it mean to have “rizz”? 03:23: What does it need to be chilling? 04:08: What does it mean to be bussin’? 05:18: What does it mean to say something slaps? 06:22: What does dog water mean? My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do men feel intimidated by women who make more money than them? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Matthew Hussey about how one can foster healthy romantic relationships in today’s modern world. We explore how technology may be getting in the way of many people finding “their person” and how it may hinder our ability to make real connections.  Matthew Hussey is the world’s leading dating advice expert for women. He has coached millions of women around the world to help them get the love lives of their dreams.He's a New York Times bestselling author of “Get The Guy,” the relationship columnist for Cosmopolitan magazine and the resident love expert on The Today Show. What we discuss: 00:43: What is Matthew’s professional title? 05:32: Is it normal to feel sad about not finding your person? 07:27: Is technology hindering our ability to create relationships offline? 15:55: How did Matthew become who he is today? 20:43: How did Matthew get started in his line of work? 25:28: How did Matthew learn everything he knows? 29:38: Why do women stay in bad relationships? 31:15: How can you raise your self-worth? 37:11: How can you change your beliefs through curiosity? 47:55: How does jealousy show up in relationships? 54:44: How can we overcome social anxiety? 01:04:14: Why do women not like too much attention from men? 01:08:42: Why do people you are interested in make you feel nervous? 01:14:14: How do stories we tell ourselves affect our relationships? 01:24:34: What are the top 3 things that men are the most attractive to in women? 01:36:16: How can standards impact your relationships? 01:37:50: Do men really want a woman who is more successful than them? 01:46:40: What are the two most common questions Matthew receives? Key takeaways: The cure to changing the beliefs about yourself it is to become curious about yourself. Too often, we get stuck in a rut of doing things the same ways and then wondering why we can’t separate ourselves from a certain belief we want to eliminate. To do that, you need to become curious about your current situation and look for ways you can move differently to change your perception of yourself and these beliefs. Social anxiety in dating is something that many of us feel. However, what we fail to realize is that being shy is, in a way, you being selfish. This is because when you are shy, you are withholding empathy and compassion from someone who is in the same room as you and may need it. Thus, looking as your shyness as a way of you doing a disservice to others is one of the many ways you can get yourself to come out of your shell. The reason why a lot of people stay in relationships that they should leave is not always due to low self-worth. Sometimes it’s due to the fact that they don’t know what beast it is they’re dealing with. When someone has high self-worth and was raised in a very healthy environment, they may not be able to recognize when they are being played by a narcissist or being gaslit. As a result, they stay in relationships where they aren’t aware of how toxic it is. Thank you to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Hostinger. Visit Hostinger.com/HABITS and use promo code HABITS for an extra 10% off. This episode is sponsored by Notion. Visit notion.com/habits to try out Notion AI for free. This episode is sponsored by Organifi. Visit organifi.com/hustle and use the code HUSTLE to save 20% on your order  To learn more about Matthew: Take the quiz: https://www.howtogettheguy.com/ask-matthew/ Website: https://www.howtogettheguy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thematthewhussey/featured Instagram: @thematthewhussey My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe your capabilities are out of this world? While having confidence in yourself and having the audacity to pursue your goals is the key to actually achieving your goals, there is such a thing as too much confidence. In fact, some people might actually be delusional about their capabilities and that may come back to bite them at some point in the future. In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about the Dunning-Krueger Effect and what we believe is the right amount of self-confidence. What we discuss: 00:45: What is the Dunning-Krueger Effect? 2:31: What is the right amount of self-confidence? 04:45: Is it better to think you are too good or not good enough? 07:32: What’s the difference between confident and cocky? 08:12: How much delusion is too much? Key takeaways: The Dunning-Krueger Effect is an effect occurs when a person's lack of knowledge and skills in a certain area cause them to overestimate their own competence. By contrast, this effect also causes those who excel in a given area to think the task is simple for everyone, and underestimate their relative abilities as well. In our society, being overly confident is shunned upon. People tend to feel uncomfortable around those who are too confident and mistakenly take it for cockiness instead of self-confidence. Thus, it’s important to find a balance in the thoughts you have of your capabilities. You must give yourself the credit for what you are great at, but also acknowledge there is always place for growth and for you to be even better. My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much do you get done when you’re multi-tasking? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Ozan Varol about the importance of staying focused on only one thing at a time to maximize productivity, how to stop overthinking, and why we need to learn how to quit. He also shares the importance of taking some time to do nothing, such as staring out a window. Oftentimes, sitting with your thoughts is more productive than answering emails. Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor, #1 bestselling author, and internationally acclaimed speaker. He is one of the world’s foremost experts in creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. He helps industry-leading organizations reimagine the status quo with moonshot thinking. What we discuss: 02:03: What does it mean to escape conformity? 04:10: Why should we unlearn the habits we have picked up? 08:44: Why should you stop multi-tasking? 11:43: What’s the tinfoil-wrapped chocolate theory? 15:18: What is Ozan’s villain story? 17:22: What made Ozan want to write a book about nonconformity? 21:26: Can quitting be the solution? 24:54: Is persistence always the answer? 25:21: Where can you find the courage to quit? 28:51: Why are you still doing things the same way? 34:12: What are the adverse reactions to meditations? 39:01: What about Ozan doesn’t fit into the bucket of being a rocket scientist? 43:18: How can we stop overthinking? 46:26: How can we become more resilient? 52:26: What’s the worst piece of advice that Ozan has received? 55:26: What is a brain attic? 01:01:22: Why you should stop calling your office “the office”? Key Takeaways: Experimenting beats overthinking every single time. Oftentimes, we spend a lot of time thinking about the plan for a new project we want to work on. The problem with that is we often get stuck in this stage, as it gives us the illusion we’re making progress when in reality, we’ve made no progress at all. That’s why it’s important that you skip the overthinking and overplanning stage and instead, experiment. By taking action, you learn quickly enough the things you’ve been trying to find out by “thinking” and can adapt quicker.  Knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when you need to keep pushing. Sometimes, the job you have isn’t cutting it anymore, and quitting it is what will bring you to your next level. In other cases, your business may feel impossible to break even but you need to keep pushing. Whatever it is you are doing or want to accomplish, it’s important you know how to quit and put your foot on the pedal. Most of the habits we have picked up were habits created by other people who ingrained them into us. They thought for us, and we simply take on what they pass on without questioning it. However, that’s no way to live through life as a life of conformity is in no way a fruitful one. You are meant to use your thinking skills to ideate a life you want for yourself and put it into play. Thank you to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Hostinger. Visit Hostinger.com/HABITS and use promo code HABITS for an extra 10% off. Go to organifi.com/hustle and use code HUSTLE for 20% off your entire order. To learn more about Ozan: Website: https://ozanvarol.com/ Book: https://ozanvarol.com/awaken/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about the benefits to have an alter ego? Bestselling author and renowned performance coach Todd Herman takes us on an exploration of this fascinating concept in this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast. He explains how he stumbled upon the powerful tool of alter egos while working in 82 different sports and how he used it to help legends like Kobe Bryant and several business leaders tap into their inner strengths. Todd also enlightens us on how he helps individuals struggling with confidence, despite their skills and qualifications, by using the unique approach of developing an alter ego. This episode is a goldmine of information for anyone looking to overcome their limitations, unlock their potential, and achieve success. It's not just about discovering the power of alter egos, it's about discovering the power within ourselves.  Todd Herman is the author of The Alter Ego Effect. He is an award-winning author; performance advisor to athletes, leaders and public figures. He’s been featured on the Today Show, Sky Business News, PBS and CBC National News. What we discuss: (0:00:01) - Intro (0:11:06) - Mental Toughness and Authenticity in Coaching (0:20:37) - Going from accidental coach to successful speaker (0:30:50) - Building confidence and concentration through precognition, dyslexia, ADHD, and energetic rhythm. (0:42:45) - Affirmations' effectiveness explored, absolutes' dangers discussed, studies from Waterloo, King's College, Stanford Neuroscience Lab examined, power of natural self talk explored. (0:47:29) - Asking questions to access our brain's processing power to create an alter ego is effective and backed by research. (0:51:28) - Creating alter egos to access inner strength, understanding human nature, and using affirmations and questions to build confidence and concentration. (0:57:20) - Visualization, alter ego, and trap self discussed to create desired life. (1:04:21) - Using alter egos to unlock creative potential and achieve goals, with examples of successful people and a five-step process. (1:24:50) - Sleep, nutrition, rare genetic markers, table stakes habits, gut health, and goal setting discussed for performance success. (1:31:27) - Building an alter ego to increase confidence, exploring nature's power, and emphasizing sleep and nutrition for success. Thank you to our sponsors:  Shopify: Go to shopify.com/hustle to take your business to the next level The Kelly Roach Show: Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about Todd: Website: https://toddherman.me/ “The Alter Ego Effect” by Todd Herman: https://a.co/d/0EMnYKE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddhermanconnect/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todd_herman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/todd_herman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/toddherman1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddherman1/ My links: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices