The MaxLife Podcast with Ben Laws

Ben Laws
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Hosted by Ben Laws, the MaxLife Podcast goes beyond the highlight reel to bring you real, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and high performers. We dive into their journeys—the wins, the struggles, and the game-changing moments that shaped their success. These are raw, free-flowing conversations about business, relationships, health, and the mindset shifts that lead to massive growth. Our mission is to fire you up and inspire action—whether it’s a bold business move, a new habit, or a fresh perspective that changes everything.

  1. #66: The Lie Killing Desire in Your Marriage with Keith Yackey

    1D AGO

    #66: The Lie Killing Desire in Your Marriage with Keith Yackey

    Most men think the problem is sex. It’s not. It’s leadership, attraction, and the standards you’ve quietly stopped living by. This conversation reframes what actually drives desire—and why it disappears. Why “happy wife, happy life” erodes polarity The five attraction dials most men never measure How losing ambition and decisiveness kills desire Why rejection is often a mirror—not a mystery The difference between wanting to be loved and becoming desirable Guest Bio Keith Yackey knows what it feels like to be rejected by the one person who matters most. A successful entrepreneur outwardly thriving, Keith was inwardly crushed when his wife, Jesse, declared, “My life would be better without you.” It wasn’t the mansion, the cars, or the career that mattered to her—it was the man she had once loved but no longer recognized. In The Married Game, Keith takes you on his raw, transformational journey from a man on the brink of losing everything to someone who reignited the flames of passion and created a marriage filled with love, lust, and unshakable connection. This isn’t about saving your marriage—it’s about becoming the man your wife can’t resist. You’ll discover: The 5 key dials of attraction that turn a disconnected husband into a magnetic provocateur. Why your wife’s rejection isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of her deepest desire for you. How to rebuild trust, create primal connection, and spark a passion that only grows hotter with time. Instagram: @keithyackey https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-yackey-13289915/ Resources & Mentions https://www.keithyackey.com/the-married-game mancavecomicbook.com The Married Game Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-game-podcast/id1504170972

    1h 41m
  2. #65: Entrepreneur Trauma: The 4 Patterns Behind Founder Anxiety with Justin Breen

    MAR 2

    #65: Entrepreneur Trauma: The 4 Patterns Behind Founder Anxiety with Justin Breen

    Many entrepreneurs think their stress is the price of ambition. But what if founder anxiety is rooted in something deeper? This episode breaks down the four patterns Justin sees in nearly every high-performing entrepreneur — and what it takes to finally address them. The link between entrepreneur trauma and extreme anxiety Why bankruptcy risk and depression are more common than people admit How high IQ and high EQ often amplify internal pressure The hidden cost of building from unresolved pain Where real healing actually begins Guest Bio Justin Breen’s next book, Epic Journey, will feature an introduction from Dr. Deepak Chopra. The book also will be turned into a documentary with star actor Gary Sinise providing the narration.  Breen also is Co-Founder of Corvia.AI, an education platform that teaches participants how to create songs using artificial intelligence. Breen's second book, Epic Life, featured a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the No. 1 overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle. It also made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/ Resources & Mentions www.kolbe.com The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First by Justin Breen Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want! By Justin Breen aurumsanctuary.com corvia.ai

    1h 11m
  3. #64: Why You Feel Spiritually Disconnected (And How to Reclaim It) with Dr. Tom Garcia

    FEB 23

    #64: Why You Feel Spiritually Disconnected (And How to Reclaim It) with Dr. Tom Garcia

    This episode confronts why so many driven, capable people still feel disconnected—despite doing everything “right.” Dr. Tom Garcia lays out what reclaiming inner authority looks like, how ceremony creates space for truth, and why deeper connection isn’t abstract if you’re willing to practice it daily. The real risk of plant medicine: seeing what you’ve avoided and having your identity challenged The “reclamation” idea: calling back what’s already yours by birthright How ego identity keeps people attached to old stories—and what it takes to suspend it A key question that changes everything: “What did you make up about yourself from what happened?” Why this isn’t “one and done”: integration as the work, not the afterthought Love as a discipline: recognizing fear and anger as a call for love Guest Bio Dr. Tom Garcia is a shaman, psychedelic guide and integration coach helping people resolve internal conflict and refocus on what they value most to create a breakthrough in self awareness and deep purpose. His guidance leads to greater peace and well being through work that is both practical and spiritual. www.drtomgarcia.com Resources & Mentions How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume

    1h 35m
  4. #62: AI Can’t Replace This Human Skill with Curt Steinhorst

    FEB 9

    #62: AI Can’t Replace This Human Skill with Curt Steinhorst

    In an era dominated by AI, the one thing machines still can’t replicate is what actually makes teams work. Curt Steinhorst—author, attention expert, and leadership advisor—breaks down the human skill that high-performing cultures rely on most. This conversation reveals the unseen dynamics that drive trust, speed, and innovation inside teams built for pressure. Why protecting attention is the new leadership advantage The human skill AI can't replace—and why it matters more now How real team culture is built in high-stakes environments What most leadership frameworks miss about friction and trust Why velocity without connection leads to team burnout Guest Bio  Curt Steinhorst helps high-performing teams do hard work without becoming hard to work with. A bestselling author (Can I Have Your Attention?, Wiley), Forbes contributor, and keynote speaker, Curt has delivered 500+ presentations to organizations like Nike, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Southwest Airlines, and the U.S. Naval Academy. His path to the stage ran through years of demographic research at the Center for Generational Kinetics and his own work on the attention economy—all building toward a thesis about what actually makes teams work. Then he tested it as Head of People at Venus Aerospace, building the team that achieved the first flight of a rotating detonation rocket engine—the technology that makes hypersonic travel possible. The physics of Mach 9 flight were unforgiving. The human dynamics required to get there were even more complex. He's fast on his feet, fluent in the trends, and contrarian about what they actually mean. He brings the rigor of a researcher and the curiosity of the kid who never stops asking questions. He lives in Dallas with his wife and kids, coaches his sons' baseball and basketball teams, and admits that getting second graders to stand in a straight line remains his most difficult engineering challenge. He's offered to coach football too, but Justin Forsett (fellow speaker, former NFL Pro Bowler) insists he doesn't need the help—apparently being a borderline starting free safety in middle school doesn't carry the weight it used to. https://www.curtsteinhorst.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtsteinhorst/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChruGvRR-BE_0JZl2R2yDdA https://www.instagram.com/curtsteinhorst/?hl=en Resources & Mentions Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace by Curt Steinhorst The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter https://www.curtsteinhorst.com/

    1h 48m
  5. #61: Stop Using AI Like Google — Start Using It to Change Your Life with Geoff Woods

    FEB 2

    #61: Stop Using AI Like Google — Start Using It to Change Your Life with Geoff Woods

    If you're only using AI to write emails or summarize notes, you're missing the real opportunity. In this episode, Geoff Woods shares the mindset shift that helped him drive $11B in value—and how AI became his tool for personal clarity, leadership growth, and team transformation. Why most leaders are “majoring in the minors” with AI The 4-question framework Geoff used to drive exponential business growth What it really means to be an AI-driven leader How to use AI to find your unique 20% zone of genius Why the next level of leadership is not productivity—but presence Guest Bio AI Leadership is spearheaded by Geoff Woods, a visionary leader with a proven track record helping companies grow through strategic thinking and AI-driven solutions As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, he drove market cap growth from $750M to $12B in four years through AI-driven leadership. He also co-founded the training and consulting company behind The ONE Thing, where he coached and advised companies with annual revenues from $10 million to $60 billion.​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-woods-8534774/ https://www.aileadership.com/ Resources & Mentions The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions https://www.aileadership.com/

    1h 29m
  6. 60: What Avoiding Your Emotions Is Really Costing You with Jon Ray

    JAN 26

    60: What Avoiding Your Emotions Is Really Costing You with Jon Ray

    Jon Ray explains why your biggest breakthroughs aren’t found in better strategy—but in what you haven’t been willing to feel. This episode exposes the emotional debt entrepreneurs carry and how to stop outsourcing clarity to hustle or tools. Why discomfort is often encrypted guidance The false confidence created by emotional suppression How AI reveals your inner blocks—not just your productivity gaps A simple shift to reconnect with inner direction How grief and stillness unlock real leadership Guest Bio Jon Ray is an ex-Google marketer turned writer, certified emotional processing coach, and AI-augmented builder. He uses Claude Code + Cursor + APIs to do the work of an entire team—from sales workflows to a 66-book publishing pipeline. After 22 years in the positive thought movement and 9 years of sobriety, his core insight is simple: all the productivity and success frameworks work better when you have done the deep inner emotional work first—and that includes how you work with AI. whoisjonray.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/whoisjonray/ Resources & Mentions Creating Money: Attracting Abundance by Sanaya Roman whoisjonray.com

    1h 44m
  7. #59: Is Everything Practice? with Shaun Tinney

    JAN 19

    #59: Is Everything Practice? with Shaun Tinney

    Shaun Tinney unpacks the uncomfortable truth that we’re always practicing — even when we’re resisting, avoiding, or numbing out. This episode explores how to bring awareness to the micro-moments that shape identity, leadership, and trust in yourself. Why resistance is still a form of practice How we rehearse disconnection without realizing it The emotional cost of always pushing through What real presence looks like in the middle of conflict How to stop outsourcing clarity — and start living it Guest Bio Shaun Tinney is a speaker, coach, and author of Practice Everything, a visual guide for turning everyday resistance into real progress and personal clarity. He helps people move through reinvention moments with confidence, presence, and direction, drawing on psychology, the Enneagram, and lived experience to support deep, lasting transformation. https://www.instagram.com/shauntinney/ https://practiceeverything.com/ https://shauntinney.com/ Resources & Mentions Practice Everything by Shaun Tinney The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran shauntinney.com practiceeverything.com

    1h 54m
  8. #58: You’re Drained Because You’re Not Auditing This with Bill Bloom

    JAN 12

    #58: You’re Drained Because You’re Not Auditing This with Bill Bloom

    Most high performers focus on optimizing goals — but overlook the deeper question of what’s quietly draining them. Bill Bloom breaks down how your thoughts, time, and money are silently shaping your emotional state. This isn’t about doing more — it’s about reclaiming clarity by removing what no longer serves you. The “roommate in your head” and how it sabotages energy A 3-part inventory to surface what’s silently stealing your clarity Why emotional burnout often starts with calendar clutter How unconscious money habits mirror unresolved beliefs The surprising cost of tolerating tasks that drain you A new definition of productivity rooted in presence, not pressure Guest Bio Bill Bloom is the Founder of Bloom Financial and the creator of the Retire As You Desire® Framework—a boutique, concierge-level wealth management philosophy designed for accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families. With more than 15 years of experience in private wealth advisory, Bill specializes in retirement income distribution, tax mitigation strategies, succession and estate planning, and legacy preservation. His clients often come to him seeking more than a traditional 60/40 portfolio—they want strategic insight, thoughtful listening, and a trusted partner who understands both the financial and emotional sides of wealth. Bill is known for a highly integrated, white-glove approach that coordinates seamlessly with CPAs, estate attorneys, and other professionals, ensuring clarity and confidence at every stage of life. In addition to his advisory work, Bill is the host of the Retire As You Desire Podcast & TV show, founder of the fintech platform Diane Money®, and a national speaker educating high achievers on optimizing wealth without sacrificing peace of mind. https://www.bloomfinancialco.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial dianemoney.com Resources & Mentions #26: Stop Wasting Time: Evan Ryan’s AI Strategy to Save 5+ Hours a Week & Boost Team Productivity The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer https://www.bloomfinancialco.com strategiccoach.com https://danielwhitecoaching.com/ Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life―A Revolutionary Approach to Maximizing Life Experiences Over Accumulating Wealth by Bill Perkins dianemoney.com

    1h 21m
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Hosted by Ben Laws, the MaxLife Podcast goes beyond the highlight reel to bring you real, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and high performers. We dive into their journeys—the wins, the struggles, and the game-changing moments that shaped their success. These are raw, free-flowing conversations about business, relationships, health, and the mindset shifts that lead to massive growth. Our mission is to fire you up and inspire action—whether it’s a bold business move, a new habit, or a fresh perspective that changes everything.

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