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The SuperSelf Podcast Series, hosted by entrepreneur Pete Ferrari offers a gritty, no-nonsense tenor and tone that challenges industry myths, false information and propaganda across nutrition, fitness, mindset and overall Health & Wellbeing. The series draws on science-backed facts, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews to cut through misinformation and add value. Ferrari, who overcame childhood poverty, loss, and bullying through the transformative power of nutrition, fitness and a strong mindset has been building paradigm-shifting companies for over 40 years.

  1. 4d ago

    Metabolic Health Without the Bullsh*t with Lorie Eber

    In this practical and refreshingly honest episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with metabolic health and wellness coach Lorie Eber to cut through the diet fads, supplement marketing, social media misinformation, and quick fixes that keep people confused, frustrated, and unhealthy. At 70 years old, Lorie begins her days with strength training and time on the Peloton before most people are awake. But her approach to metabolic health is not built around punishing workouts, starvation diets, expensive supplements, or trying to live like a fitness influencer. It comes down to the fundamentals: eat real food, move your body, sleep properly, manage stress, maintain social connections, and build habits that work with your actual life. Pete and Lorie discuss why modern society is designed to make people sedentary, overstimulated, sleep-deprived, and dependent on highly processed food. They unpack how restaurants manipulate portion sizes and flavour, why willpower eventually runs out, and how controlling your environment can make healthy choices considerably easier. They also explore exercise consistency, the dangers of weekend blowouts, misleading nutrition labels, protein shakes, supplements, the gut microbiome, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and why the number on the scale is often one of the least useful ways to measure progress. This episode is not about becoming perfect. It is about building a realistic, sustainable lifestyle that gives you more energy, better health, greater independence, and a higher quality of life. Episode Highlights: 06:04 – Why TikTok, DoorDash, and online health advice create more confusion 17:10 – How salad dressing can turn a healthy meal into a calorie bomb 24:00 – Why ten minutes of movement is better than waiting for the perfect workout 33:53 – What walking can teach us about obesity and metabolic health 39:03 – The gut microbiome and why marketing is ahead of the science 42:52 – Why chewing fruit is different from blending or juicing it 48:22 – Hormone replacement therapy and the need for qualified menopause care Key Takeaways: There is no secret biohack that replaces proper food, regular movement, quality sleep, stress management, and meaningful human connection. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Being busy does not eliminate your responsibility to your body. Make the healthy option the lazy option. Restaurants have heard every dietary request imaginable. Ask for what you need. Consistency matters more than the fantasy of the perfect workout. Health habits must change when life changes. The scale does not tell the full story. Supplements cannot replace a healthy lifestyle. About the Guest: Lorie Eber is a metabolic health and wellness coach, researcher, author, and former attorney who helps people build realistic, sustainable habits around nutrition, weight management, exercise, sleep, stress, menopause, and healthy ageing. Her evidence-based approach rejects fad diets, quick fixes, extreme restriction, and supplement-driven wellness culture. Instead, she helps clients understand their individual habits, environments, schedules, and challenges so they can create a healthier lifestyle that works in the real world. Lorie is the author of ten books, including How to Get Healthy in a World Designed to Make Us Fat and Lazy, and is currently writing her eleventh book. She also provides recipes, educational resources, wellness coaching, and complimentary introductory consultations for people looking to improve their metabolic health and overall quality of life. Connect with Lorie Eber: Website YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Books This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  2. Jul 21

    Rewiring Anxiety, Anger and Trauma with Craig Meriwether

    In this fascinating episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with clinical and medical hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether to separate therapeutic hypnosis from the stage tricks, swinging watches, mind control, and movie nonsense that have shaped how most people see it. With more than 20 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, anger, insecurity, fear, and trauma, Craig explains that hypnotherapy is not about giving someone else control of your mind. It is about reclaiming control from the automatic patterns, emotional triggers, and protective responses that may already be running your life. Together, Pete and Craig explore how past experiences can condition the nervous system to respond as though an old threat is still happening today. Pete opens up about the rage that protected him through childhood trauma but has sometimes worked against him later in life, while Craig explains why anger, anxiety, and fear are not inherently bad. They are protective responses that may simply need to be updated when they are no longer appropriate for the present moment. From the placebo effect and subconscious patterns to brainwave states, visualisation, breathwork, bilateral stimulation, and nervous system regulation, this episode offers a practical and grounded look at how the mind can influence the body. This is not about erasing your past or pretending difficult emotions do not exist. It is about understanding why your mind learned to protect you in a certain way—and discovering that you may now have the power to choose a different response. Episode Highlights: 05:12 – Is hypnosis real, or is it just a rehearsed stage trick? 09:05 – Why hypnosis cannot force someone to do something they do not want to do 17:27 – How ordinary daydreaming and automatic driving resemble altered states of awareness 30:13 – Why the mind can react physically to imagined danger 37:36 – When someone should consider trying hypnotherapy 54:07 – Box breathing and the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method for anxiety Key Takeaways: Hypnotherapy is not mind control. You may already be “hypnotised” by your own patterns. The subconscious mind is focused on safety, not necessarily happiness. You cannot always think your way out of an emotional pattern. Stress and fear still serve an important purpose. The goal is not to remove every uncomfortable emotion. Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. The goal is not to erase memories or create amnesia. It is to reduce the emotional charge attached to the past so that the experience no longer dictates every present-day response. About the Guest: Craig Meriwether is a clinical and medical hypnotherapist with more than 20 years of experience helping people address anxiety, stress, trauma, fear, insecurity, anger, confidence, and unwanted emotional patterns. After experiencing significant anxiety and depression during his own teenage years, Craig became deeply involved in personal development and began researching tools that could support lasting emotional change. His journey eventually led him to hypnotherapy, first through his own healing and later through professional training. Craig is a bestselling contributing author to Pearls of Wisdom and the creator of Depression 180, a collection of resources, exercises, recordings, and workbooks developed to help people better understand and work through depression and related emotional challenges. Today, Craig primarily works one-to-one with clients through online hypnotherapy sessions, allowing him to support people across the United States and around the world. Connect with Craig Meriwether: Website Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  3. Jul 13

    Why Business Success Means Nothing If You’re Missing Your Life with Jim Sabellico

    In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with serial entrepreneur, author, business coach, and No Half Cakes founder Jim Sabellico for an honest conversation about achievement, presence, family, and what success is actually supposed to feel like. Jim started his first business at eight years old and went on to build multiple seven- and eight-figure companies. He knew how to work, provide, and win professionally, but for years, that success came at a significant personal cost. The wake-up call came on his son’s sixth birthday. Jim arrived home at 8:45 p.m. after missing the entire celebration. His exhausted family placed a half-eaten birthday cake on the table so they could quickly sing before everyone went to bed. Standing in front of that cake, Jim realised he had built the outward appearance of success while missing the life he was supposedly working so hard to provide. That moment became the foundation of No Half Cakes: a philosophy of refusing to settle for partial success in business, health, family, relationships, emotional wellbeing, or spiritual life. Pete and Jim explore why being busy is not the same as being productive, how entrepreneurs can become more present without abandoning ambition, and why every person needs to define success for themselves rather than blindly following another guru’s formula. They also discuss communication, self-awareness, parenting, technology, AI, comparison, grace, mercy, and the power of building a family where everyone feels safe enough to call each other forward. This episode is a reminder that you do not have to destroy your personal life to build a successful business, and that no amount of money, recognition, or status can replace being present for the people you love. Episode Highlights: 04:21 — The half-eaten birthday cake that changed everything 15:25 — Jim’s six slices of life 24:29 — Letting your spouse and children challenge your behaviour 28:30 — Why half-present parenting can feel worse than absence 40:05 — Why possessions, businesses, and children’s achievements do not define you 44:22 — Using AI to buy back time instead of replacing yourself 54:28 — Slowing down enough to hear the wisdom around you Key Takeaways: Success is not what you own, it is the life waiting inside your house. Being busy is not a badge of honour. When you are at work, work. When you are home, be home. Involve your family instead of treating them as an obstacle Take the moment you are in seriously Stop letting numbers define whether your work matters AI should buy back your time, not replace your humanity. About the Guest: Jim Sabellico is a serial entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker, and founder of the No Half Cakes podcast and philosophy. He began his entrepreneurial journey at eight years old and has since built and participated in multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses. After years of prioritising business growth over his family and personal life, Jim experienced a wake-up call on his son’s sixth birthday that forced him to redefine success. Today, he helps entrepreneurs and high achievers build profitable businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships, families, faith, emotional wellbeing, or personal fulfilment. His work focuses on intentionality, communication, self-awareness, family, entrepreneurship, presence, and creating a definition of success that is genuinely your own. Connect with Jim Sabellico: Website: https://nohalfcakes.com/ Facebook X YouTube Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Threads This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  4. Jul 3

    Navy SEAL Mindset, Discipline, Commitment, and Mission Success with Don Mann

    In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Don Mann, former Navy SEAL, SEAL Team Six member, longtime CIA contractor, endurance athlete, bestselling author, speaker, survival expert, and one of the most relentless performers to ever come through the series. Don spent 21 years in the Navy SEALs, including time with the legendary SEAL Team Six. After his military career, he spent decades as a CIA contractor, competed at elite levels in endurance sports, climbed more than 50 major summits, completed extreme endurance events, authored more than 20 books, and built a life around one core idea: mission success. This episode centres around Don’s book, The Navy SEAL Playbook, a practical, no-nonsense guide to building discipline, resilience, commitment, accountability, leadership, and mental toughness in everyday life. Pete and Don unpack what it really means to train harder than the mission, why commitment matters more than motivation, how to embrace discomfort without destroying yourself, and why surrounding yourself with excellence can change the trajectory of your life. This is not just an episode about Navy SEALs. It is a conversation about how anyone can stop setting the bar low, build stronger habits, take accountability, and push closer to their full potential. Episode Highlights: 15:22 — Don and Pete talk about Dick Marcinko and the origins of SEAL Team Six 25:22 — Why civilian life can feel strange after being surrounded by elite performers 32:58 — Forward progression and sustained movement 35:20 — The four daily habits: stronger, faster, smarter, and helping others 48:51 — Temporary pain versus permanent regret 01:07:05 — The OODA cycle: observe, orient, decide, act 01:21:38 — Commitment, accountability, and taking responsibility for the team Key Takeaways: If you rely on motivation, you will stop when things get uncomfortable. If you rely on commitment, you keep going because the decision has already been made. Whether you are training for sport, building a business, raising a child, preparing for a presentation, or trying to rebuild your health, the principle is the same: prepare so thoroughly that the mission does not ambush you. The macro goal gives you direction. The micro goals keep you moving. Do something to make yourself stronger. Do something to make yourself faster. Do something to make yourself smarter. Do something good for somebody else The regret of quitting, avoiding the mission, or never finding out what you were capable of can stay with you for life. Action is how fear loses power. Purpose-driven discomfort builds resilience. Random suffering does not. About the Guest: Don Mann is a former Navy SEAL, SEAL Team Six member, CIA contractor, endurance athlete, speaker, survival expert, and bestselling author. He served 21 years in the Navy SEALs, including time with SEAL Team Six, and later spent decades working as a CIA contractor. His career has included elite military service, extreme endurance competition, mountain climbing, survival training, television work, and more than 20 published books. Don is the author of The Navy SEAL Playbook and the Thomas Crocker fiction series, including books such as Hunt the Wolf, Hunt the Scorpion, and Hunt the Leopard. His work focuses on discipline, mission success, leadership, resilience, commitment, accountability, and helping people push beyond what they think is possible. Connect with Don Mann: Website: https://www.usfrogmann.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_frogmann/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-mann-6b056818b/Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003O83BI8 This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  5. Jul 3

    Precision Health, DNA, ADHD, and Learning How You’re Really Wired with Len May

    In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Len May, founder and creator of EndoDNA, a patented DNA-to-protocol platform focused on precision health. This conversation dives into what it really means to understand your body at a deeper level. Len breaks down how DNA, biomarkers, epigenetics, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress, and neurochemistry all play a role in the way we feel, think, perform, recover, and age. Pete and Len also get into Len’s personal story: being diagnosed with ADD as a child, feeling like he was broken, discovering that he was simply wired differently, and eventually turning that understanding into his book, Jack of All Trades, Master of Some. Len explains how ADHD can be a superpower when it is understood, structured, and channeled properly. This episode is a powerful conversation about self-awareness, instinct, healthspan, precision medicine, and why the more you know about yourself, the better you can navigate your life. Episode Highlights: 06:15 — DNA explained as a circuit breaker box 15:04 — Why personalised protocols matter 23:55 — Creating a way for practitioners to ask DNA questions directly 28:59 — Neurodiversity, billionaires, ADHD, and modern genius 31:29 — ADHD, dopamine, distraction, and “scroll moments” 38:29 — Gut instinct, neurochemistry, and the gut-brain connection 48:44 — Healthspan versus lifespan 51:21 — Why 60 today is not the same as 60 in previous generations Key Takeaways: Precision health is about treating the individual, not the average person Your DNA is like the GPS of your life Symptoms are not always the root problem. For example, joint pain may be treated directly, but the root issue could involve stress, poor sleep, inflammation, hormone changes, or an immune response. Precision health asks the deeper question: what is causing this? Doctors need better tools, not more guesswork ADHD does not mean broken. ADHD can be a superpower with systems and guardrails Self-awareness helps you lean into your strengths and account for your vulnerabilities. Listen to your instincts. Healthspan matters more than lifespan About the Guest: Len May is a global speaker, entrepreneur, author, and recognized authority in personalized medicine, genetics, endocannabinoid science, and human optimization. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of EndoDNA, where he is helping pioneer precision health through genomics and AI. EndoDNA’s patented DNA-to-protocol platform supports personalized wellness protocols across areas like hormone health, longevity, cognition, and nutrition. Len’s work is also deeply personal. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, he spent years believing his brain was broken before discovering that it was simply wired differently. That realization shaped his work around genetics, dopamine, flow states, and personalized systems for high-performing, multi-passionate people. He is the author of Jack of All Trades and Master of Some, a book exploring how ADD, curiosity, and diverse talents can become strengths rather than liabilities. He also hosts the podcast Everything Is Personal, where he speaks with leaders across science, wellness, culture, and creativity. His core message: your brain isn’t broken. It’s wired differently—and when you learn to work with it, everything changes. Connect with Len May: Website: https://www.endocannahealth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/len.may YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAT1PJgjSYFwL7hAtnJUng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenmaydna/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenmay/ This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  6. Jun 19

    From Combat, Stroke, and PTSD to the Paralympic Podium with Dennis Connors

    In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Dennis Connors, Paralympic silver medalist, two-time world champion in paracycling, Team USA paraclimbing athlete, decorated Marine combat veteran, and TEDx speaker. Dennis’ story is one of the most intense and inspiring conversations on Super Self so far. From discovering rock climbing as a kid, to serving three tours in Iraq, working in military intelligence, surviving traumatic brain injuries, facing PTSD, recovering from strokes, and eventually reaching the Paralympic podium, Dennis brings a level of lived experience that is hard to put into words. But this episode is not just about toughness. Dennis breaks down why “just grit your way through it” is not enough. True perseverance, according to Dennis, requires vulnerability, self-love, disciplined action, and community. Together, Pete and Dennis unpack how doing the things you love can keep you connected to yourself, why community can literally save your life, and how physical movement can become medicine for the mind, body, and soul. This is a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, recovery, mental health, resilience, and what it really means to keep going. Content note: This episode includes discussion of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, stroke recovery, and suicidal ideation. Episode Highlights: 06:55 — Why Dennis joined the Marine Corps after 9/11 29:27 — How special operations changed Dennis’ view of leadership 31:44 — Pete reflects on Dennis’ lifelong pattern of staying true to himself 33:30 — Dennis’ message: never stop doing the things you love 37:21 — PTSD, TBI, sleep disruption, and Dennis’ mental health decline 49:30 — Rebuilding through vulnerability and disciplined action 51:30 — Why doing what you love makes home, work, and relationships better 56:01 — Dennis explains vulnerability and the four pillars of perseverance 58:03 — Self-love and the belief that you are enough Key Takeaways: Never stop doing the things you love Grit is not the same as perseverance Vulnerability starts with asking the question Community can save your life Self-love is part of survival Disciplined action turns recovery into a path About the Guest: Dennis Connors is a Paralympic silver medalist, two-time world champion in paracycling, Team USA paraclimbing athlete, decorated Marine combat veteran, TEDx speaker, husband, father, and advocate for resilience, community, and adaptive sport. After serving three tours in Iraq and sustaining traumatic brain injuries, Dennis later faced PTSD, stroke recovery, and the long process of rebuilding his body and mind. Through cycling, climbing, therapy, family, and community, he found a new path forward — one that eventually led him to the Paralympic podium. Today, Dennis speaks about perseverance, mental health, veteran recovery, leadership, community, and the importance of never losing the things that make you feel alive. Connect with Dennis Connors: Website: https://dennisconnorsusa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dc_rides_trikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcridestrikes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-connors/ TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8j4Ao2Ky4 This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  7. Jun 12

    How to Confidently Outsmart Big Food and Navigate the Grocery Store with Julie Ruelle, RD

    In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete Ferrari sits down with Julie Ruelle, a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience and the U.S. nutrition lead for Go Coco, a food-scanning app designed to help people make more informed choices at the grocery store. Together, Pete and Julie break down why nutrition feels more confusing than ever, how food labels can be misleading, and why ultra-processed foods are such a major issue in the modern American diet. Julie explains the difference between processed and ultra-processed foods, how added sugars hide under dozens of names, and why “healthy” marketing claims are not always what they seem. This conversation is not about fear, perfection, or restriction. It is about awareness, better choices, and using simple tools to take back control of what you and your family are eating. Episode Highlights: 03:38 — Why nutrition feels more confusing than ever 09:03 — Processed vs. ultra-processed foods explained 19:11 — Food dyes, children’s behavior, and the mental health connection 22:54 — How sugar hides on food labels under different names 36:28 — How to eat healthier without breaking the grocery budget 40:16 — The “healthy smoothie” trap and why health halos can be misleading 43:42 — Heart healthy, fat free, sugar free, and other food marketing myths 49:40 — How quickly people may start feeling better after improving food choices 52:48 — Why consistency matters more than perfection Key Takeaways: Nutrition does not need to be complicated, but the food industry has made it confusing. Processed and ultra-processed foods are not the same thing. Food labels are designed to sell, not necessarily to educate. Terms like “heart healthy,” “low fat,” “sugar free,” or “natural” can create a health halo. Instead of overhauling everything at once, Julie recommends starting with one simple change, such as improving your morning coffee, swapping a breakfast item, or choosing a less processed version of something you already eat. Healthy eating does not have to mean expensive eating. Eat the natural rainbow. About the Guest: Julie Ruelle is a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience in nutrition, clinical health, and food education. She now leads nutrition in the U.S. for Go Coco, an app designed to help people cut through misleading food marketing and make more informed decisions at the grocery store. Her approach is simple, practical, and science-backed: no fear mongering, no food guilt, and no gimmicks. Just better information so people can make better choices. Connect with Julie Ruelle: Website: https://www.gococo.app/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieruelle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gococoapp/ Special Offer for Super Self Listeners Julie has generously provided Super Self listeners with free access to Go Coco Premium. iOS users: Get 1 year of Go Coco Premium free using this link: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1446005742&code=SUPERSELF Android users: Use code SUPERSELF for 90 days free. This code can be used 4 times to equal 1 full year of Go Coco Premium. Code: SUPERSELF This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

  8. Jun 6

    Midlife Transformation, Endurance, and Building a Life That Still Has More to Give with Jeff Weiss

    In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete sits down with Jeff Weiss, award-winning author of Racing Against Time, endurance athlete, and C-suite executive whose professional journey includes helping build a company that was acquired for $3 billion. Jeff’s story is a powerful reminder that midlife is not the beginning of decline. For Jeff, the shift started at 48 years old, when he ran his first 10K after realising that “later” was no longer something he could keep putting off. That first race eventually led to marathons, Ironman races, and even a 72-mile ultra marathon around Lake Tahoe. But this conversation is about more than fitness. Pete and Jeff dive deep into the connection between physical discipline, professional performance, resilience, and the way exercise can shape how we show up in business, leadership, family, and life. Jeff shares how endurance training helped him develop the grit, focus, and consistency that also supported his startup journey, proving that the lessons we learn through the body often carry directly into the boardroom. This episode is for anyone in midlife who thinks they may have missed the window. Jeff’s message is clear: you can start now. Episode Highlights: 05:43 – Why making a conscious decision is the first step toward transformation 12:56 – How endurance training builds grit and resilience 17:19 – Why fitness is directly tied to stress management and mental clarity 26:37 – Finding the kind of exercise you will actually stick with 33:05 – How your personal health impacts the people around you 35:06 – Why midlife can open up new horizons instead of narrowing them 42:53 – Finding a gym or fitness environment you actually enjoy 44:29 – How fitness becomes a habit instead of a daily negotiation 46:17 – Small steps, momentum, and building a lifestyle 49:20 – Why Japan and the Tokyo Marathon left such a strong impression Key Takeaways: Midlife transformation is possible, but it starts with a decision. You do not need to start young, start perfectly, or start with a huge goal. You just need to start. Exercise improves energy, focus, emotional regulation, resilience, and the ability to stay sharp under pressure. The way you train your body affects the way you lead, think, respond, and perform. Races, long runs, and endurance events teach people how to handle discomfort, setbacks, frustration, and failure without catastrophic consequences. Don’t let perfection stop progress. Start where you are. Do what you can. Build consistency first. When you feel better physically, you often become more patient, more present, more grounded, and more resilient. Longevity matters, but quality of life matters more. About the Guest: Jeff Weiss is an award-winning author, endurance athlete, and business leader whose career includes serving in the C-suite of a company that was acquired for $3 billion. He began his endurance journey at 48 years old with his first 10K, later progressing to marathons, Ironman races, and ultra endurance events. His book, Racing Against Time, explores transformation in midlife and the powerful connection between fitness, resilience, purpose, and personal reinvention. Jeff is also the author of I Am My Brother’s Keeper and Fighting Back. Connect with Jeff Weiss: Website: https://www.jeffreyweissauthor.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-l-weiss/ Books: Racing against Time Fighting Back I Am My Brother's Keeper Relationship Investing: Stock Market Therapy for Your Money This episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar. Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  www.jacasugar.com

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The SuperSelf Podcast Series, hosted by entrepreneur Pete Ferrari offers a gritty, no-nonsense tenor and tone that challenges industry myths, false information and propaganda across nutrition, fitness, mindset and overall Health & Wellbeing. The series draws on science-backed facts, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews to cut through misinformation and add value. Ferrari, who overcame childhood poverty, loss, and bullying through the transformative power of nutrition, fitness and a strong mindset has been building paradigm-shifting companies for over 40 years.

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  • Creator
    Jaca Sugar
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
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    © Jaca Sugar
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