Enter the Lionheart

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THE PODCAST FOR ADVENTUROUS SOULS Leadership +Fatherhood +Investment +Excellence in Sport

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September 23, 2026Episode 23749 min

#237 – GS Youngblood: The Masculine, Relationships & the Embodied Man

GS Youngblood is the author of two bestselling books on masculine development & relationships: The Masculine in Relationship and The Art of Embodiment for Men . GS shows men how to lead with clarity in their partnerships, moving beyond passive "nice guy" patterns and outdated controlling models, so they can enjoy greater trust, attraction, and connection. The Art of Embodiment for Men , GS teaches men how to train their nervous system through embodiment work—drawing on elements of meditation, martial arts, and other disciplines—so they can stay calm and centered under emotional pressure. 0.00: Intro 5.00: Compatibility 11.00: Attraction and what to look for in a partner 15.00: Finding your identity 18.00: The role of chance and luck in life 25.00: Coping with someone with high needs for relationality 29.00: Changing relationships after having children 32.00: Best advice for someone with young children 36.00: Working from Type A to a more relaxed relational energy 41.00: Navigating fighting with your partner (believing in deeper love) 43.00: Fatherhood and raising strong men 46.00: Importance of attending to the nervous system first 48.00: What is a healthy approach to money Learn More: www.gsyoungblood.com/ Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

September 11, 2026Episode 2361 hr 14 min

#236 - Chris Naugle: Money, Character & How to Live the Good Life

Chris Naugle is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founded of The Money School. A former pro snowboarder who rose from a lower-middle-class upbringing, he has built and owned 17 companies and managed over $30 million in financial assets. Chris teaches the "Be Your Own Bank"/Infinite Banking Concept to help people control cash flow and escape traditional banking systems. Naugle has been featured on HGTV and Forbes and hosts the Money School Podcast. 0:00: Early Lessons in Saving 6:00: Snowboarding and his first business of Phat Clothing 12.00: Hardship, Sports, and Character Development 16:00: Success, Comparison, and Happiness 21:00: Wealth, and why retirement sounds awful 26.00: Time-Limited Pursuits and Personal Fulfillment 31.00: Why we have to play our own Game (not confirming) 30:00: Why we need more Focus and Loyalty, and Long-Term Relationships 46:00: Grit, and the Limits of Success 52.00: The "pay yourself first" principle from *The Richest Man in Babylon*. 56:00: Avoiding Quick-Money Strategies Until next time, love and good vibes. #fatherhood #selfimprovement #health #entrepreneur Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

September 3, 2026Episode 23556 min

#235 – Mike Staver: How to Live and Work Sanely in an Insane World

Mike Staver is a Speaker, founder of The Staver Group, and an executive coach with years of work with clients include the Mayo Clinic, Allstate, FedEx and various real estate groups. Mike holds degrees in business administration and counseling psychology. His books Leadership Isn't for Cowards , gave leaders a framework for making the difficult calls their roles require. His latest book, Navigating Crazy, is about how to live and work sanely, in an insane world. 0.00: Intro and Mike's background 3.00: Impact of "The Road Less Travelled" by M Scott Peck 12.00: Money, Happiness and Values 22.00: Asset Inflation and the rising cost of living 27.00: Impact on AI business 35.00: The importance of Freedom and not being in a prison of "shoulds" 41.00: How to be a good Leader 47.00: Why it sucks to be "Resilient" 52.00: How to overcome "Burnout" 54.00: Importance of being authentic to yourself Mike's Website: https://mikestaver.com/finishing-ideas/ Mike's Latest Book: "Navigating Crazy: How to Live and Work Sanely in an Insane World" Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

August 27, 2026Episode 2341 hr 2 min

#234 – Larry Hagner: Become the Hero your Family Deserves

Larry Hagner is the founder and host of The Dad Edge Podcast, and his core mission is to help men become better fathers, husbands, leaders, and men. Larry grew up without a consistent positive father figure and experienced toxic father figures as well. When he became a father himself in 2006, he realized that wanting to be a good dad wasn't enough—he didn't necessarily have the skills to do it. He describes struggling with patience, anger, and his marriage, which ultimately sent him on a journey of learning. Larry on IG: @thedadedge Check out Larry's Podcast: The Dad Edge (on all major platforms) Larry's Website: https://thedadedge.com/about/ 0.00: Intro 3.00: Start of Larry's Self Development Story 13.00: Being a Young Dad versus an Older Dad 18.00: Honesty with our children 22.00: How to Prepare Our Children for the Future 33.00: Dealing with past trauma to become a successful adult 40.00: True Forgiveness and Breaking negative patters 47.00: The weight of keeping grievances and why forgiveness is a gift for you 50.00: What is healthy masculinity 57.00: Why a Dad needs to be kind and comforting, but he also needs to be dangerous Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

August 22, 2026Episode 23356 min

#233 – Dan Kachtik – A Life in Fitness

Dan Kachtik is a veteran fitness professional, gym owner, and advocate for healthy, sustainable living, with over 25 years in the fitness industry, including 15 years as the owner of King of King William District CrossFit. 0.00: Intro 5.00: Kids and Exercise 10.00: State of health in the US 18.00: Habits to increase focus and concentration 26.00: Working out post 40 40.00: Rest and Recovery for maximum performance (and importance of Sleep) 44.00: Importance of mobility as we get older 49.00: Principles for running a successful gym 53.00: Benefits of doing hard things (Being a logger in Oregon) Learn more about Dan: https://www.kingwilliamdistrictcrossfit.com/ Follow on IG: @kingwilliamdistrictcrossfit Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

August 13, 2026Episode 23255 min

#232 – Brian Russ: From Missiles in Dubai to the AI Inflection Point

Brian talks about his recent travels to the Middle East and Asia. Brian never stops learning about everything that is impacting the financial markets. From the Artificial Intelligence story, to the interplay of Bonds and Stocks and where Bitcoin fits into Modern Portfolio Theory, I always learn so much from him when we talk. This podcast is not financial advice, it is for informational purposes only. 0.00: Intro 3.00: Life in Dubai 8.00: Changing plans after the Iran missiles hitting Dubai 12.00: The gift of uncertainty and new perspectives 16.00: The powers of optimism and curiosity (and overcoming difficulties) 22.00: Balance and "seeing through the frames" 29.00: Why AI is an Inflection point, and not a bubble (yet) 38.00: The Bitcoin Story 44.00: Modern Portfolio Theory and the future of printing money 50.00: Risk Tolerance in managing money 53.00: Love and Balance Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

August 4, 2026Episode 2311 hr 11 min

#231 – Dal Houston: Unconventional Wisdom from an Attorney-Rancher Cowboy

Dal Houston — attorney, rancher, motivational speaker, and self-proclaimed "eccentric cowboy" wants to challenge the stereotypes of what life is about. From growing up in a blue-collar world with little room for uniqueness, to discovering the grounding force of bespoke fashion, and living a life on his own terms, Dal offers an unapologetic take on what it means to be a man today. Don't settle for "soul-deadening" sameness; life should be lived hard, fun, and full of expression. 0.00: Introduction 3.00: When Dal realized he was on his own planet 10.00: Life as a Farmer and Rancher 18.00: Career advice from Dal, balancing lifestyle with income 30.00: How important health and fitness is as we get older 42.00: Being an introverted extrovert 49.00: The fallacy of worrying what other people think of you. 55.00: Why we have to find our God-given gift 59.00: How you can find your calling in life 1.04.00: How Dal sees money and ambition Follow Dal on IG: @dal.houston Website: www.dalhouston.com Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI #eccentriccowboy #happiness #lifestyle #success #ranchlife

July 20, 2026Episode 2301 hr 21 min

#230 – Dwan Bent-Twyford: From Broke Single Mum to over 2,000 Real Estate Flips

Dwan Bent-Twyford started as a broke, single mom who had been fired from Denny's! Having nowhere to go but up, she started rehabbing foreclosures. Today she's closed over 2,000 real estate deals through flipping and rehabbing. She is the founder of Dwanderful; a company that specializes in teaching real estate investors how to become millionaires and live their dreams and host of "The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Ever!" 0.00: Introduction 4.00: Getting started in foreclosures 11.00: Moving to Florida from the Midwest 15.00: Overcoming obstacles despite our fears 20.00: If you fail "fail forward" 24.00: Rehabbing a whole town 39.00: People before profits 51.00: Balancing career and family 1.01.00: Marriage Advice from string personalities 1.08.00: Overcoming Resistance in Coaching 1.17.00: The psychology of real estate Podcast: The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Follow Dwan on IG: @dwanderful Follow Dwan on LinkedIn: Dwan Bent-Twyford Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

July 2, 2026Episode 2291 hr 24 min

#229 – Jeremy Lipkowitz: Wisdom from a Doctoral Student who became a Buddhist Monk

Jeremy Lipkowitz has degrees in Genetics and Genomics. After overcoming addiction and depression through meditation in his early twenties, he left academia and his PhD Program at Duke University to help others find similar breakthroughs. Jeremy's journey led him to spend time as a Buddhist monk in Asia, deepening his understanding of mindfulness and inner freedom. His work focuses on helping high-achieving men break free from destructive patterns like porn and sex addiction to build lives of purpose, discipline, and fulfillment. 0.00: Introduction 3.00: How Buddhist Philosophy changed Jeremy's life 13.00: Why it's a fools errand to think that a singular outcome will lead to true happiness 17.00: The philosophy of Buddhism 21.00: The difficulty and benefits of a 10 day silent retreat 27.00: The Bliss of Blamelessness 32.00: The misconceptions of Buddhism 39.00: How to enjoy your life according to the seasons 45.00: Why a disciplined mind brings happiness 49.00: Overcoming Porn Addiction and the erosion of dopamine 57.00: The difficulties of dating in the West 1.03.00: How to get through tough periods through having positive habits 1.07.00: Importance of communities and connection through recovery 1.12.00: The amazing quality of life in Thailand 1.22.00: Contact Jeremy on his podcast Follow Jeremy on IG: @jeremylipkowitz Podcast: Unhooked (on all major platforms) Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

June 10, 2026Episode 22854 min

#228 – Gus Waite: Real Estate, Recovery & the Art of Getting Older

Gus Waite had a long career in the Manhattan real estate market, at his peak owning an office with over 100 agents. Today, he is an entrepreneur and AI consultant who specializes in transforming modern real estate operations, integrating artificial intelligence and setting up the Independent Broker's Collective. Gus has the perfect blend of practical and spiritual wisdom. 0.00: Introduction 3.00: Cycles of life 7.00: Breaking into New York Real Estate by specialization 11.00 Real estate in the pre-internet years 17.00: Advantages of boutique firms vs the big (private equity owned) companies 24.00: Importance for independent brokers to have local experience 29.00: What does an abundant life look like? 33.00: My attitude with getting older 37.00: Nobody is thinking about you so you might as well live the life you want to live 42.00: Setting up the Independent Broker's Collective 50.00: Recovery from Alcoholism, being 40 years sober and fatherhood Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI