The Way Of The 1 Percent

Yovel Peretz
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The Way of the 1 Percent Success has no single path, and no universal measure. But in every field, there’s the top 1 percent—those who redefine what’s possible. The Way of the 1 Percent takes you into the minds and lives of individuals who’ve reached the pinnacle of their fields. From elite athletes and groundbreaking entrepreneurs to resilient individuals who’ve turned adversity into triumph, we’ll uncover the principles, beliefs, and untold stories that set them apart. These are the people who’ve pushed boundaries, overcome failures, and carved their unique paths to greatness.

  1. Feb 3

    Becoming the 1%: Identity, Power, Trauma, and the Discipline to Choose Yourself with Light Stone

    What does it actually mean to live as the 1%—not in money, but in identity, discipline, and self-mastery? In this raw, wide-ranging conversation, Light Stone breaks down how elite performers are shaped—not by comfort, but by intention, pain, and relentless personal responsibility. From loneliness and leadership to trauma, masculinity, magnetism, relationships, and the cost of becoming exceptional, this episode pulls no punches. This is not motivational fluff.This is a blueprint for those willing to be uncomfortable in order to become powerful.Key Takeaways The 1% move comfortably through uncertainty because they know who they are. Loneliness is not a flaw—it’s a byproduct of choosing growth over conformity. Trauma is real, but it is not an excuse; healing requires courage, tools, and accountability. Magnetism comes from clarity, boundaries, and embodied presence—not performance. Men must learn to self-soothe, self-respect, and self-lead before offering partnership. Discipline isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up consistently. Most people fail not from lack of knowledge, but from lack of structure and follow-through. Power comes from integrating pain, not avoiding it. Episode Chapters 0:00 – 6:45What the 1% Really Means (Beyond Money)Defining success through identity, discipline, and responsibility—not status or income. 6:46 – 14:30Loneliness, Leadership, and the Cost of Choosing a Different PathWhy elite paths feel isolating and how loneliness becomes a feature—not a flaw. 14:31 – 23:10Trauma, Healing, and Radical ResponsibilityThe difference between honoring trauma and hiding inside it. 23:11 – 31:40Masculinity, Magnetism, and Silent DesperationBoundaries, presence, and why confidence is built—not performed. 31:41 – 39:55Relationships, Marriage, and Choosing Yourself FirstWhy self-respect precedes partnership and how attachment patterns shape love. 39:56 – 48:20Discipline, Coaching, and Why Knowing Isn’t EnoughWhy most people already know what to do—and why they still don’t do it. 48:21 – 56:30Integration, Power, and Becoming the Person Who Can Hold the Life You WantMoving from survival to authorship and embodying the identity of the 1%. Light Stone is a performance coach, author, trauma-informed guide, and host of The Stone Protocol. Known for his uncompromising approach to self-mastery, masculinity, and psychological integration, Light Stone works with men and women seeking elite performance without self-destruction. Connect with Light Stone Coaching:⁠ www.TheStoneProtocol.com⁠ Stone Protocol Show Website: https://stoneprotocol.com/podcast Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lightstone.media⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://youtube.com/@lightstonemedia ⁠TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@lightstone.media ⁠Connect with Yovel Peretz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayOfThe1Percent Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JS0G4mOQiKemBkou4VgTf?si=10231f3693f544f4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yovelperetzz/ Start your own podcast! Lets Do Podcast: https://letsdopodcast.com/LDP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoPodcastLDP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdo_podcast/ If no one was coming to save you—and you truly accepted that—what would you start doing differently tomorrow?

    1h 7m

  2. 12/05/2025

    The Future of Human Optimization: Hyperbaric Healing, Nervous System Mastery & the Mindset of the 1% — with Dr. Scott Sherr

    In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Yovel Peretz sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr — one of the world’s leading physicians in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, integrative health optimization, and co-founder of the globally recognized health company Troscriptions. Dr. Sherr breaks down the real foundations of peak performance, the traps most people fall into when chasing “optimization,” and the one habit he believes outweighs every supplement, lab test, or cutting-edge therapy. He also shares the surprising belief he once held about nutrition that he now completely disagrees with, what he learned from building a multi-million dollar company without venture capital, and why meditation—not technology—is the true key to joining the top 1% of health. This episode is packed with wisdom from a doctor who blends science, spirituality, and business in a way almost no one else does. 🔥 Main Topics Covered How Dr. Sherr’s beliefs about nutrition and fat intake have evolved since the early biohacking days The origin story of Health Optimization Medicine & Practice and Troscriptions Building a bootstrapped, fast-growing health company with the right partners and roles Why quality control and integrity matter in the supplement industry The future of health optimization: HRV and metabolomics as key metrics The importance of nervous system balance and escaping the “sympathetic spiral of doom” Lessons learned from clinical mistakes and the power of a multidisciplinary care team Why meditation is the single most valuable daily health habit Parenting, modeling behavior for kids, and creating a loving, health-focused environment The deeper mission: reducing human suffering and democratizing health optimization “You don’t know what you don’t know — in medicine or in business.” “Meditation is the single most powerful health tool that costs nothing.” “Kids won’t do what you say. They’ll do what you do.” “The biggest mistake in optimization is following trends instead of biology.” “Our nervous system is not supposed to be in fight-or-flight all day long.” “If we can move the needle on health even slightly, we decrease massive suffering.” 🔗 Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr • Hyperbaric Medical Solutionshttps://www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com/integrative-hbot/scott-sherr • Troscriptions — Meet Dr. Sherrhttps://troscriptions.com/pages/team/dr-scott-sherr?srsltid=AfmBOorWqRG3q2QKjI2S6lfZxhRTMwNOq0Q7AhaDZWudyv2C9JQ83XC0 • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherr/ What’s one belief about your health or performance that you’re starting to question — and why?

    50 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Facing Your Darkness, Rewriting Your Story & Becoming Unstoppable — with Benjamen Duffy

    This is one of the most raw, vulnerable, and transformational conversations ever recorded on The Way of The 1 Percent. Yovel sits with Benjamen Duffy—licensed therapist, podcaster, model, and creator of Spiritual Fxckboy—to explore the deep work of confronting pain, healing trauma, dissolving old identities, and becoming the most liberated, expressed version of yourself. Benjamen shares his journey from crippling depression, self-hate, and identity collapse… to spiritual awakening, radical ownership, and full-self expression. They dive into Buddhism, trauma work, masculine resilience, modern softness, spirituality without dogma, personal responsibility, and the courage required to build the life you want. This episode is for anyone who’s been stuck in their story, hiding from their past, or waiting to finally feel “good enough.” It’s medicine for the mind, heart, and spirit. Main Topics Covered1. Ben’s Origin Story: Shame, Bullying & the Depression That Broke Him 2. The Turning Point in India3. The Foundation of His Work: Stop Running From Pain4. Identity, Buddhism & Existential Liberation5. Trauma: What Healed Him and What He Teaches6. Responsibility: The Mark of the Top 1%7. Masculinity, Softness & Modern Culture8. Spirituality Beyond Dogma9. Confidence, Expression & Embodied Freedom 10. Death, Purpose & The Truth About What Really Matters🌐 Connect With Benjamen Duffy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duffdaddy100/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIsCwizXFbLf92KkHm2PXegSpotify (Spiritual Fxckboy Podcast): Search “Spiritual Fxckboy” on Spotify

    52 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    Purpose, Responsibility & Becoming Your Best Self: A Deep Conversation with Rabbi Wilhelm

    This episode is a masterclass on purpose, resilience, and living a life that goes far beyond the self. Yovel sits down with Rabbi Wilhelm of Chabad at CU Boulder—his personal rabbi and spiritual mentor—to explore what young people are missing today, why depression and purposelessness are skyrocketing, and how to build a fulfilling, mission-driven life anchored in hard work, love, boundaries, and responsibility. The Rabbi shares stories from his early years, how he handled decades of challenges building the Boulder Chabad community, and the one mindset shift that changes everything for anyone feeling lost after college. This conversation is raw, practical, and spiritually electrifying.A must-listen for anyone navigating identity, adulthood, purpose, or personal growth. ⭐ Main Topics Covered: 1. Why He Became a Rabbi: A Life of Purpose, Not a Title2. Religion vs. People—Healing the Wounds Caused by Misunderstanding3. What Young People Today Are Missing (And Why Depression Is Rising)4. Immigrant Work Ethic vs. American Entitlement5. The Biggest Message for Graduates Who Feel Lost6. Friendship, Environment & Choosing the Right People7. Love + Boundaries: The Jewish Blueprint for a Meaningful Life8. What’s Really Causing Modern Suffering9. The Rabbi’s Personal Journey: Building Boulder Chabad from Nothing10. Hard Work, Giving, and Radical Kindness: The Rabbi’s Final Life Advice Connect with Rabbi Wilhelm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbi-yisroel-wilhelm-b61b0511/ This conversation is one of the most grounding and powerful episodes of the podcast. The Rabbi’s insights blend ancient Jewish wisdom with practical, modern guidance for purpose, hard work, community, and personal growth. If you’ve ever felt lost, discouraged, or unsure of your path, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and the courage to step into your higher mission.

    42 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    From Prison to Purpose: How Cameron Lundstrom Broke the Cycle, Beat the Odds, and Built a Healing Movement

    This episode will stop you in your tracks. Yovel sits down with Cameron Lundstrom, founder of NAS Recovery Solutions—a man who went from childhood trauma → addiction → four prison terms → facing a 30-year sentence → cancer → and STILL turned his life into a mission that now helps thousands. Cameron’s story isn’t just about sobriety. It’s about identity, faith, responsibility, purpose, and the power of rewriting your internal world to transform the external one. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck in your trauma, held back by your past, or unsure whether you can truly change—this episode will shake you awake. ⭐ Main Topics Covered: 1. The Night Everything Changed 2. Childhood Trauma, Military Life & the Spiral Downward 3. The Addiction Cycle: 20 Years of Attempts, Relapse & Prison 4. What Finally Forced the Break through 5. Cancer, Mortality & Meeting His Divine Purpose 6. The Birth of NAS Recovery Solutions 7. Trauma: Hiding Behind It vs. Healing Through It 8. Forgiveness, Family, and the Pain of Rebuilding 9. Meeting His Wife & Learning Healthy Love 10. Purpose, Identity & Advice for Anyone Feeling Lost 🌐 Connect with Cameron LundstromWebsite: https://www.nasrecoverysolutions.com/cameron-lundstromLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-lundstrom-320577189/

    42 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    Coaching, Data & Truth: How Functional Medicine Fuels the Top 1% with Dr. Sam Shay

    Yovel sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Sam Shay to explore what truly separates the top 1% from everyone else—on a physiological, mental, and emotional level. Dr. Sam opens up about growing up neurodivergent, discovering he’s on the spectrum later in life, and how that shaped his path into functional medicine, genetics, and even stand-up comedy. Together, they unpack how to listen to your body, when to push and when to pause, and why coaching + data + truth are the non-negotiables for high performance and long-term health. This episode is part story, part science, and part wake-up call for anyone burning out in the name of success. 🧠 Main Topics Covered From “Future Third-Generation MD” to Functional Medicine Rebel Why Sam pivoted from conventional medicine to natural and functional medicine How discovering his place on the autistic spectrum transformed his self-awareness and relationships Functional Medicine vs. Western Medicine (and Why Both Matter) Western medicine as emergency triage: crisis, stability, and symptom suppression Functional medicine as optimization: moving from chronic → normal → optimal Viewing symptoms as signals, not enemies—feedback to reevaluate sleep, diet, stress, environment, and habits Knowing When to Push and When to Rest The “emergency vs. lifestyle” lens for deciding when to endure and when to pause How culture, upbringing, and workaholism distort our sense of what’s “normal” Emotional indicators like resentment, frustration, and chronic negativity as red flags to reassess your situation What Separates the True Top 1% The two non-negotiables: coaching and data How high performers relentlessly seek expert guidance and objective metrics Using functional lab testing plus lifestyle/nutrition to sustain energy and focus instead of burning out Humor, Truth & the Placebo Effect Why humor is one of the most powerful vectors for truth How writing and performing comedy made Sam a sharper thinker, communicator, and “truth spotter” The real meaning of the placebo effect: how much you like and trust your practitioner Why likability and trust can make or break outcomes—even with the best protocols Genetics, Caffeine, Diet & Histamine – Personalized Performance How genetic testing exposed Sam’s caffeine intolerance and changed his energy and mood Why a “Mediterranean diet” wasn’t right for him—and how genetics pointed him to low-carb/paleo Histamine intolerance explained like a “slow full-body bee sting” and how it affects fatigue, water retention, and digestion Why genetic testing is the highest-value single test you can run and why its data never expires Male Psychology, Resistance & Inarguable Data Why many men dismiss or minimize functional test results How genetic data cuts through denial and excuses—especially around alcohol and lifestyle choices Advice to His Younger Self (and to High Performers Listening) What his 30-year-old self would be most proud of: community, truth-seeking, comedy, and clinical mastery Hard-won lessons: Avoid mold and toxic environments Spot sociopaths, narcissists, and aversive personalities early Study marketing, finances, and wealth as seriously as your craft Pay attention to technological shifts like AI and crypto sooner 🌐 Connect with Dr. Sam Shay Website: https://drsamshay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.shay.792/

    45 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    From Provider to Peaceful Papa – Redefining Winning as a Man, Father & Leader (with Ravi Rothenberg)

    Men are taught to provide and protect… but rarely to feel and connect.In this episode of The Way of the 1%, Yovel sits down with Ravi Rothenberg – “The Peaceful Papa” – to talk about the other side of masculinity: emotional fitness, presence, and legacy. This isn’t soft talk. It’s about power, polarity, and learning how to show up fully at home and in business. 💬 In this conversation:🧠 How Ravi’s first big relationship breakdown forced him to learn emotional mastery – not just success💪 Why men need “emotional fitness” the same way we need physical training⚔️ The polarity of peace & power – why Ravi had to “go to war with himself” to actually feel peaceful🏠 The transition ritual: how to shift your energy from work mode to father/partner mode so you don’t bring the battlefield home🧩 Repair over perfection – a real story of when Ravi messed up with his partner and how he turned criticism into deeper connection👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Redefining “winning” as a man: not just being a provider, but being present👶 What Ravi wants his 5-month-old son to know for life: you are enough, don’t dim your light for anyone 🎯 If you’re a father, future father, or driven entrepreneur who feels torn between success and presence, this episode is for you. Listen, reflect, and then send this to a man you care about. 💥

    29 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Why I Didn’t Kill Myself — Defiant Spirit, Suicide, and Men’s Mental Health with Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi

    In this raw and powerful episode of The Way of the 1%, host Yovel Peretz sits with Dr. Baruch HaLevi — therapist, men’s coach, and founder of Men's Peer Groups — to talk about suicide, purpose, and the defiant power of choosing life. 💔➡️💡 Dr. Baruch opens up about growing up in a family marked by three generations of suicide, standing on a 13th-floor ledge two steps away from ending his life, and the moment he decided to break that legacy for his wife and four kids. Together, they explore:💭 Viktor Frankl’s life-changing question — “Why haven’t you killed yourself?” — and how it became the starting point for rebuilding purpose.🤝 The epidemic of loneliness behind most male suicides — and how brotherhood and men’s peer groups can literally save lives.🔥 The “defiant spirit” — choosing your attitude and refusing to give your power away, even when everything falls apart.❤️ The truth about success — money, titles, and validation mean nothing if your marriage, faith, and soul are collapsing.🌍 How to stop trying to “fix the world” and start by fixing yourself, your family, your inner life. This episode is more than a story — it’s a wake-up call to live with meaning, to connect deeply, and to never give up. ⚠️ If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. You are not alone. Guest: Dr. Baruch HaLevi — 13 Minutes Podcast, Men’s Peer GroupsHost: Yovel Peretz — The Way of the 1%

    32 min
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The Way of the 1 Percent Success has no single path, and no universal measure. But in every field, there’s the top 1 percent—those who redefine what’s possible. The Way of the 1 Percent takes you into the minds and lives of individuals who’ve reached the pinnacle of their fields. From elite athletes and groundbreaking entrepreneurs to resilient individuals who’ve turned adversity into triumph, we’ll uncover the principles, beliefs, and untold stories that set them apart. These are the people who’ve pushed boundaries, overcome failures, and carved their unique paths to greatness.

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  • Creator
    Yovel Peretz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Yovel Peretz
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    The Way Of The 1 Percent