Coursen’s Corner Spencer Coursen

GUEST: Eric Rakofsky

TOPICS: Making the Move from Brooklyn to Austin; Growing Up Boxing; Cultivating Business Opportunity; The Value of Sweat Equity; Pursuing Passions; Beating Cancer; Having Faith vs Being Religious; Being a Father; Fitness Tips for Keeping Yourself Safety Fit; and so much more.

ABOUT ERIC: Born in Brooklyn New York where his love for boxing first took hold, Eric Rakofsky learned early on that tough men will always outlast tough times. Today Eric is a strength and conditioning coach @ The Kollective in Austin Texas, and the host of “Sit Down with E” podcast. Eric is also a father, a cancer survivor,  and an investor in the health and wellness space. 

FOLLOW ERIC

Dakota’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericrakofsky1/

Sit Down with E Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/SitDownWithE 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericrakofsky1994/videos 

 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  



RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

 

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media



GUEST SUBMISSIONS

sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

GUEST: Dakota Meyer

KNOWN FOR 
Medal of Honor Recipient; NYT Best Selling Author; CEO “Own The Dash”

TOPICS 
Why to What; PTSD; The Greatest Generation; the problem with glorifying combat; what it’s really like to be shot at;  "The Box Method"; Ironman Training; why military life is simpler than civilian life; fathering three strong daughters; serving as a firefighter; choosing growth over comfort; Owning the Dash; veteran suicide; and so much more. 

ABOUT DAKOTA
Dakota Meyer is a United States Marine, a combat veteran, the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, and the third living recipient of either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan.

Meyer was born and raised in Columbia, KY, and is a father of 3 beautiful daughters. In 2007 Dakota became one of the youngest school-trained snipers in the Marine Corps. 

After leaving the military Dakota has continued his passion for serving. Dakota serves his community through his work as a Firefighter and First Responder and as an active father, church member, and volunteer.

Dakota has written two books - “Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War” and “The Way Forward.” He is currently working on his next book, “Why To What.”

“Own the Dash”
“There are 2 dates on your tombstone: Birthdate - Death Date. What really matters is the dash in between.”

FOLLOW Dakota
Dakota’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dakotameyer0317
Dakota’s Website: http://www.dakotameyer.com 
Your Human Podcast: https://shorturl.at/moAT0 
 
FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 
Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 
Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO
Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX
https://www.recordatx.com/ 
 
THEME MUSIC
"Underground Moments" by Cushy
https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  
 
PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown
 
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Lauren Brown
 
GUEST BOOKING
Lauren Brown
 
SPECIAL THANKS
Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)The

GUEST Bianca Scalise

TOPICS Dog Park Happiness; Protection Dog Teams; Ronin’s Personality Traits; Fasted Workouts; Coaches Coaching Coaches; Desirable Difficulties;  Teenage Girls and Eating Disorders; Yoga Diets; Therapy; Prioritizing Protein; Social Media Strategies; Highlighting The Power of Choice;  and so much more. 

KNOWN FOR In-Person Coach @ Kollective and Online @ EMPWR



ABOUT BIANCA Texas-born but globally-grown, Bianca Scalise is a lifelong yoga practitioner turned strength and conditioning coach who champions her clients through science-based fitness coaching.



FOLLOW BIANCA

Bianca’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca.michelle.scalise/

Bianca’s Websites: https://beacons.ai/biancascalise 

Bianca’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BiancaScaliseEmpwr 



SHOW NOTES

KOLLECTIVE: https://www.thekollective.com/ 

EMPWR: https://beacons.ai/biancascalise 

Malcolm Gladwell on the Advantages of Disadvantages: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/david-goliath-malcolm-gladwell-advantages-disadvantages/ 

East of Eden by John Steinbeck: https://a.co/d/400NfJv 

Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://a.co/d/e15EyDQ 

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan: https://a.co/d/cnrrB9O 

How to Know a Person by David Brooks: https://a.co/d/ih2uTiK 



FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  



RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

 

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

 

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

 

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

 

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Peyton Thompson



TOPICS 

Instagram vs Reality; Success vs Effort; Life in the NFL; Preparing For The Inevitable; Best/Worst Stadiums; Structuring Success; Giving Back; 



KNOWN FOR 

Former NFL Player; Luxury Real Estate Advisor; Investor;  Builder;  Philanthropist.



ABOUT PEYTON

Peyton Thompson, a Texas native raised in California, has undergone an incredible transformation since retiring from the NFL –– where he played for the Atlanta Falcons, the [then] Washington Redskins, the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars.



As a Luxury Advisor for The Agency and Principal of VERV, he excels in the real estate industry, managing a portfolio exceeding $15M and executing brokerage transactions over $50M. With insights from his personal journey, Peyton inspires others to conquer challenges and achieve success. As the Principal of VERV, he drives innovation, forging connections with individuals, innovators, and businesses to shape the future of real estate.



FOLLOW PEYTON

Peyton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattednspatted

Peyton’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/tattednspatted

Player’s Reach Foundation: https://playersreach.com/ 

Verve Real Estate and Development: https://www.vervrnd.com/



SHOW NOTES

The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon: https://a.co/d/9cljDDB 

The One Thing by Gary Keller: https://a.co/d/38Cbwpq 

Peyton’s Trainer, Reign: https://www.instagram.com/reign_train/ 





FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  



RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

 

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

 

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

 

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

 

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Electra Stone 



TOPICS: Tarantino and film foot fetishes; functional wellness; Hollywood; emigrating to the US as a teenager; being a twin; navigating early childhood trauma; emotional addiction; heart-led leadership; radical self-honesty; the code to love; and so much more. 



KNOWN FOR: Hollywood Actress and Film Producer turned Founder of The Amar Method.



ABOUT ELECTRA

Hollywood Actress and Film Producer turned Founder and Functional Leadership Coach, Electra Stone is reshaping the conversation around Consciousness. As the Founder of The Amar Method, Electra combines the understanding of our quantum entanglement with conscious awareness. Through her work, Electta is on a mission to help individuals take charge of their lives by building a bridge from the mind to the heart.



SHOW NOTES

Alive and Well: https://aliveandwell.health/ 



#753 – “What Went Wrong With America” – Tim Kennedy on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson: https://chriswillx.com/podcast/ 



SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/



Becoming Supernatural, by Dr. Joe Dispenza

https://a.co/d/h0eArKW 



Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza 

https://a.co/d/ggazuFz 



FOLLOW ELECTRA

Electra's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/electra.stone.love 

Electra’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/electra-stone/ 

Electra’s IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2415526/ 



THE AMAR METHOD

www.amaraustin.com

theamarmethod.com 

https://www.youtube.com/@Amar_Wellness 

 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  



RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

 

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

 

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

 

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

 

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Justin Mihaly 



TOPICS 

Entitlement; Being of Service; Starting and Growing a Business; Competitive Bodybuilding; America’s Revisionist History; Overcoming Depression; Podcasting; Changing Lives Through Together More Fit; and so much more. 



KNOWN FOR CEO, #TeamMihaly; Founder, Together More Fit;  Host, “Grow or Die” Podcast.



ABOUT JUSTIN:

Justin is an acclaimed bodybuilding coach who has helped clients win world championships, 100+ overall titles, Olympia qualifications, and 26 IFBB pro cards. 



As the CEO of #TeamMihaly, Justin has built a thriving coaching business that has helped over 3,000 clients achieve their all-time best. As a former champion competitor, Justin knows firsthand what it takes to build and maintain a champion physique. At Team Mihaly, Justin passes on the same philosophies he applies to all areas of life outside of bodybuilding and coaching.



Justin is also the host of the top podcast, "Grow or Die,” where he and his guests discuss topics from the methodologies of achievement in bodybuilding to life principles, thinking mastery, and self-improvement geared towards a high IQ and EQ audience.





SHOW NOTES:



Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell:

https://a.co/d/35DAt5P



The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, by Damien Lewis

https://a.co/d/4xCrbLN 



The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Movie Trailer) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvwDen1Wrx8 



A History of Black Wall Street:

https://www.britannica.com/place/Black-Wall-Street 



Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates:

https://a.co/d/5qSsmyc 



Kelly Matthews:

https://www.instagram.com/kellylmatthews/ 



Göbekli Tepe

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gobekli-tepe-the-worlds-first-temple-83613665/ 



FOLLOW JUSTIN:

Justin’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jmihaly_ 

Justin’s Website: https://beacons.ai/justinmihaly 

Grow or Die Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growordiepod 



 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  



RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

 

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

 

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

 

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

 

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)