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PEAK MIND

264 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratings

Welcome to Peak Mind, I am your host Michael Trainer. I have spent the better part of the last 23 years traveling the world to learn from the best in human optimization; the Peak Minds of the world.

From traditional healers to doctors at the cutting edge of modern science, from Nobel prize winners to elite performers, my goal here is to share the insights of the world's best thought leaders.

The vision is that their teachings can find a place in your tool box, to help you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of 21st century living. Peak Mind is a new kind of platform, with the committed aim of providing you with the cutting edge tools and next level wisdom to help unlock your full potential.

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Unleash Your Creative Genius: Masterclass with Steven Pressfield

March 26, 2024 21:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

https://stevenpressfield.com @Steven-pressfield Takeaways The artist's journey is a hero's journey of the human race. Resistance is a negative force that tries to stop creative endeavors. Feeling resistance is a sign that the project is important and meaningful. Serving the muse and surrendering to the work are essential for creative success. The hero's journey and the artist's journey are two distinct but interconnected journeys that individuals go through in their lives. The artist's...

THE MEDICINE OF YOUR VOICE: EMBRACING THE MUSIC THAT WANTS TO LIVE

March 22, 2024 17:58 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MB

The path to full expression.  Listening to and for the music that wants to love through you.  The journey to your unique note and your full expression.

Embracing the Arctic Echoes: Snow Raven's Shamanic Melodies

March 15, 2024 23:27 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

@snowraven and @michaeltrainer Through her haunting melodies and hypnotic chants, Snow Raven transports us to the icy tundra of Siberia, where ancient wisdom and natural wonders converge. Drawing on her deep connection to the land and its indigenous cultures, she invites us on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Join us as we explore the profound power of sound and its ability to transcend boundaries, awaken the soul, and connect us to the essence of existence.  From the hypnot...

DETOX AND DEEP SLEEP: THE MAGIC OF MINERALS WITH BARTON SCOTT

February 26, 2024 21:16 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

https://www.upgradedformulas.com/peak use code PEAK for 15% off In this conversation, Michael Trainer and Barton Scott discuss the importance of minerals for optimal health. They explore the impact of mineral deficiencies on various aspects of well-being and the role of minerals in detoxifying heavy metals. They also delve into the challenges of mineral absorption and the need for effective supplementation. The conversation highlights the significance of sleep and meditation in supporting o...

THE DRIFT AND 3 KEYS TO GETTING BACK ON TRACK

February 23, 2024 22:43 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MB

Whether you're feeling stuck in a rut, facing a major life transition, or simply seeking clarity and motivation, this podcast provides the support and encouragement you need to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and personal growth. To getting back on track in life and leading in the direction of your dreams.

RHYE: THE MUSIC THAT WANTS TO LIVE THROUGH YOU

February 20, 2024 23:12 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

As they reminisce about their experiences in Antarctica, both Michael and Rhye find themselves mesmerized by the profound messages of balance and love that they perceive from the whales. For them, these magnificent creatures serve as ambassadors of harmony, reminding humanity of the interconnectedness of all life forms. Drawing parallels between music and nature, they reflect on the universal language that both mediums share, transcending boundaries and bringing people together in profound ...

Unlock Self-Love: Discover the 10 Keys to Fully Embrace Yourself

February 14, 2024 20:22 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Loving yourself involves a combination of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-care. Here are some keys to loving yourself: Self-Awareness: Understand yourself, your strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs. Reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to gain insight into who you are. Self-Acceptance: Embrace yourself fully, including your imperfections. Recognize that nobody is perfect, and it's okay to have flaws. Treat yourself with kindness and compassion. Set Boundaries:...

THE ART OF BREATH: AN IMMERSIVE BREATH & SOUND JOURNEY WITH LIHI BENISTY

February 09, 2024 20:14 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner peace with renowned breathwork and sound healing practitioner, Lihi Benisty. In this captivating podcast, Lihi gently guides listeners through immersive experiences that harness the power of breath and sound to cultivate harmony within. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, a deeper connection to yourself, or simply a moment of tranquility in your day, this podcast provides a sanctuary where you can come home to yourself. J...

WHAT ARE YOU UNIQUELY HERE TO DO? REFLECTIONS ON YOUR UNIQUE SONG

February 07, 2024 00:56 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

This episode is a reflection on devotion and what It means to be in devotion to the more that wants to live in and through you. @michaeltrainer

BREATH OF SUCCESS: TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS W BREATHWORK - AVA JOHANNA

February 01, 2024 05:32 - 1 hour - 71 MB

We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as Ava delves into the profound impact that conscious breathing can have on every aspect of your life. From relieving stress and anxiety to cultivating creativity and clarity, Ava's teachings offer practical tools for navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience. Ava seamlessly integrates her expertise in breathwork with her entrepreneurial savvy, offering invaluable advice on how to leverage the power of breat...

THE ART OF MASCULINE/FEMININE DYNAMICS: A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN WINELAND

January 19, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Summary   In this conversation, John Wineland shares insights into understanding masculine and feminine polarity and how it impacts relationships. He emphasizes the importance of developing depth and sensitivity in order to navigate evolving dynamics and archetypes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on setting boundaries and holding space in relationships. In this conversation, John Wineland and Michael Trainer discuss the importance of authentic communication and attunement in ...

THE ART OF CLEAR THINKING & DECISION MAKING WITH THE REAL TOP-GUN, ELITE FIGHTER PILOT HASARD LEE

January 09, 2024 22:55 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Hasard Lee, master pilot and instructor F-35 and F-16 : https://www.hasardlee.com Instagram: @hasardlee YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HasardLee Please read The Art of Clear Thinking The conversation highlights the critical role of clear thinking in making effective decisions. The conversation covers topics such as entering the flow state, maintaining technological advantage in an exponential age, the evolution of dogfighting and the F-35, insights on unidentified flying objects (UFOs...

MY 2024 RESET: LIQUID DETOX TO KICK YOUR YEAR OFF RIGHT

January 02, 2024 22:32 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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THE KEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

November 16, 2023 19:27 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

JW Ross is not just a name; it's synonymous with financial independence, strategic wealth building, and the art of retiring early to live life on your terms. As a passionate advocate for the FIRE movement, JW has transformed not only his own financial landscape but has also become a guiding light for countless individuals seeking financial freedom. A leading voice in the FIRE community, JW Ross has mastered the alchemy of turning financial dreams into reality. Through calculated investment s...

LIFE WITHOUT ALCOHOL: AN EPIC UPGRADE WITH JAMES SWANWICK

November 10, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Experience the multitude of benefits that come with life without alcohol: Check out James and his work: https://www.jamesswanwick.com Feedback: @michaeltrainer @jamesswanwick Get Upgraded: Momentum Shake:  https://www.momentumshake.com Unleash the power of nutrition with our carefully crafted Momentum Shake, a dynamic blend designed to kickstart your day and keep you moving with vitality. Packed with essential nutrients, this delicious shake is your go-to source for sustained energy an...

NATURE AND NATURE BASED TRANSFORMATION: LIVE FROM THE SNAKE RIVER WITH JARED PICKARD AND NFL'S EBEN BRITTON

October 27, 2023 20:53 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Check out Jared Pickard and Be Here Farm, cannot speak highly enough about their products and experiences: https://www.beherefarm.com https://www.instagram.com/beherefarm/ Check out Eben Britton: https://www.ebenbritton.com https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/   Jared is the founder of Be Here Farm + Nature, a biodynamic farm and experiential wellness brand located between Saint Helena, CA and Austin, TX.   Be Here grows and makes by hand an award winning collection of self care off...

30 DAY CREATIVITY CHALLENGE COMPLETE: INSIGHTS FROM THE PROCESS

October 20, 2023 18:14 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MB

30 days complete!  Thanks for joining along.  Insights on what becomes available when we commit to our creative work.

WHY YOU SHOULD START A PODCAST

October 20, 2023 06:15 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MB

Have you thought about starting a pod?  Concerned it's too saturated.  My thoughts on why its still a worthwhile endeavor.  

BUILDING BRAND: TRUST & TESTS

October 19, 2023 06:02 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MB

How to you confront the tests?  Are you a stand for integrity, do you engender trust?  Are you a deposit or a withdrawal in the lives of others?

RELEASE IS INTEGRAL TO CREATING MORE RESONANT WORK

October 18, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

How to sacrifice the good in favor of great creative output.

FIND THE OTHERS; YOUR BAND, YOUR MUSIC

October 17, 2023 05:56 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

Find the others.  You will know by their song.

RECHARGE: KNOW YOUR POWER PLACES

October 17, 2023 05:23 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MB

Ruminations from the hot springs on your power places.

INTEGRITY: BEING YOUR WORD

October 14, 2023 22:13 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

The commitment to self as a basis for a life well lived.

THE RE-BOOT: KNOWING WHEN ITS TIME FOR AN UPGRADE

October 14, 2023 06:46 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MB

To taking stock, decluttering, and finding the optimal environments for growth.  

THE VALUE OF GREAT QUESTIONS

October 13, 2023 05:03 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Reaching out to you my community to ask what content would be most valuable to you moving forward: @michaeltrainer or [email protected]

PIVOTS, CONSISTENCY, AND THE CREATIVE FLOW

October 12, 2023 05:23 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MB

Movement, finding center, and staying in your creative output.

WHAT ARE YOU OPTIMIZING FOR? FULFILLMENT AS TRUE NORTH

October 11, 2023 05:49 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

What are you living for?  Are you living with urgency and intention?  A great orientation; optimal living oriented around maximizing for fulfillment.

CREATE IMPACT: BEING AT CAUSE vs AFFECT

October 10, 2023 05:21 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MB

Your circle of. concern, and your circle of influence; how to be at cause and create impact in your life.

CREATIVITY: THE DOWNSTREAM CONSEQUENCE OF YOUR SONG

October 09, 2023 05:27 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

Today I received feedback from multiple people about the downstream meetings and possibilities which this podcast has been source for.  I also met a woman who introduced me to the children she had as a result of an introduction I made.  We don't know how our work will live beyond us, but it will.  Commit to your creative journey, others are waiting for your song.

LETTING GO, PRESENCE, AND PRECIOUS TIME

October 08, 2023 06:20 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

To the preciousness of time and moving with courage in the direction of our true desires.

OPTIMIZE FOR FULFILLMENT

October 06, 2023 18:55 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

The number one regret of the dying is they never took a shot at living life on their own terms.  How to orient your life for fulfillment over simple achievement, and know which actions are in greatest alignment.  

BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD; A REMINDER OF THE 4 AGREEMENTS

October 06, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

How others speak of those not present is a good indication of how impeccable they are with their word.  Know that words carry vibration and the intention casts spells in the direction of truth and harmony, or towards darkness and destruction.  Be careful of the stories you take in and those you tell, and be especially mindful of those telling them.

FOLLOW YOUR CHARM: INTUITION AND THE GIFTS OF OUR INNER KNOWING

October 05, 2023 05:36 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MB

Committed to the breath, I am finally following a charm that has lived in me forever.  Today I committed to breath work.  Where is your intuition guiding you?  What can you commit to that will open worlds beyond your currently conceived sense of possibility in the direction of your dreams?

TUNING & BEING AN INSTRUMENT FOR YOUR UNIQUE SONG

October 04, 2023 05:52 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MB

To your song.  May we be vessels for the great music that wants to live through us.

THE GIFTS OF FEEDBACK

October 03, 2023 04:07 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MB

Feedback is the gift given to us by others to help us steer in greater alignment to our declared vision and values.  It is an invaluable tool towards gaining insight into the habits and behaviors that hold us back, so we can release them and show up in integrity with our own inner commitment to our vision of what our lives can be.

HONOR AND LIVING BY A CODE, YOUR TRUE NORTH

October 02, 2023 05:36 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

The more, what are you committed to above and beyond your own self interest?  What does it mean to live honorably to you?  There is liberation in a culture, a code, and in our individual zero sum culture we loose sight of its virtue.  To the fulfillment found in living in service to the more that wants to live through you.  Feedback: @michaeltrainer

THE VIRTUE OF EDLERS AND YOUTH IN OUR GROWTH AND FULFILLMENT

October 01, 2023 06:06 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

Principles for optimal living through relationship.  A concept around diversifying your friendships and relationships to include those across the age and life spectrum for optimal perspective and fulfillment.  

TRUE FULFILLMENT: A COMMITMENT AND DEVOTION TO THE MORE

September 30, 2023 06:23 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

A story of that which I am most proud of, and insights into the true fulfillment and happiness found in devotion to that which is bigger than and beyond ourself.  Feedback: @michaeltrainer

ANTHONY BOURDAIN: REINVENTION, LOSS, AND LESSONS FROM LIFE LIVED OUT LOUD

September 29, 2023 06:44 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

The ultimate adventurer, and the lessons learned from the life of a maverick.  Feedback: @michaeltrainer

THE PAUSE: A POTENT TOOL BETWEEN STIMULUS AND RESPONSE

September 28, 2023 05:14 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB

A simple tool to create space before response, and ensure you are operating in alignment to your vision and values. Feedback: @michaeltrainer

PIVOT: DECLARING A NEW CHAPTER

September 27, 2023 06:06 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MB

Lessons in reinvention, and pivoting from challenging times.  Feedback: @michaeltrainer

THE SIMPLE (FREE) TOOL TO RETURN TO CENTER

September 26, 2023 06:12 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MB

My key to finding frequency when lost in the noise.  Feedback: @mcihaeltrainer

GLOBAL CITIZEN 2: KEYS TO BRINGING EPIC CREATIVE PROJECTS TO LIFE

September 25, 2023 05:44 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Fundamental lessons and learnings from Launching Global Citizen Festival that can be applied to your successfully launching your own creative projects and enterprises.  Feedback: @michaeltrianer

GLOBAL CITIZEN: KEYS TO EXECUTING ON YOUR BIG CREATIVE DREAM

September 24, 2023 03:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Lessons from launching Global Citizen Festival that you can use in launching you own big creative project and making your dream a reality.  Feedback: @michaeltrainer

THE MUSE: HONORING THE CREATIVE VOICE + PRODUCTION OVER CONSUMPTION

September 22, 2023 18:57 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

The commitment to production over consumption and how the exercises in the Artist Way can help.

THE ARTISTS WAY: ACCOUNTABILITY & COMMITMENT FOR CREATIVE OUTPUT

September 22, 2023 03:47 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

30 days of podcasts.  The benefits of commitment to output, to accountability, and to the creative muse.  LFG! @michaeltrainer for feedback or if you want to join

THE ALCHEMY OF SPIRITUALITY AND CREATIVITY w/ MAEJOR

September 20, 2023 17:08 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Title: Exploring the Connection Between Spirituality and Creativity with MAEJOR Shownotes: In this episode of Peak Mind, Michael Trainer sits down with the incredibly talented artist and producer, Maejor. With Grammy nominations and billions of listens to his songs, Major has made a significant impact in the music industry. But his journey took a profound turn when he was diagnosed with cancer, leading him to explore the healing power of music. Maejor shares his insights on creativity, the...

ULTIMATE LONGEVITY FORMULA with MOMENTUM'S MIKE TECKU

September 14, 2023 23:58 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

The key to living longer its the become as healthy as possible today.  Momentum makes nutrition easy by providing the top 20 essential nutrients your body needs to repair itself.  I have been on a search for the ultimate all in one longevity formula and I found it with Momentum.  In this episode Mike breaks down the essential elements of longevity and what sourcing and quality matter.  Get the best all in one shake I have ever tried:  http://www.momentumshake.com

2 PROMPTS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE // HELP MAKE ANY DECISION

August 22, 2023 23:25 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Two prompts you can utilize to help make great decisions.  This is a core alignment practice I use to stay on stack and committed to my larger vision.

DECLARING CHAPTERS IN LIFE: UPGRADE FOR FULFILMENT

August 01, 2023 18:11 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

Declaring chapters in life - how do we upgrade?  The number one regret of the dying is they didn't take a shot at living the life of their dreams.  How to use your calendar and journal to reflect on where life is being drained from you, and what is giving you life, and start planning your life accordingly. @michaeltrainer

Guests

Aaron Alexander
2 Episodes
Ben Greenfield
1 Episode
BJ Miller
1 Episode
Chase Jarvis
1 Episode
Chris Ryan
1 Episode
Dave Asprey
1 Episode
David Meltzer
1 Episode
Deepak Chopra
1 Episode
Dr. Terry Wahls
1 Episode
Emily Fletcher
1 Episode
Gabby Bernstein
1 Episode
Haben Girma
1 Episode
Jairek Robbins
1 Episode
Jamie Wheal
1 Episode
Jim Kwik
1 Episode
Julian Mitchell
1 Episode
Luke Storey
1 Episode
Mark Sisson
1 Episode
Melissa Ambrosini
1 Episode
Michael Port
1 Episode
Preston Smiles
1 Episode
Ryan Holiday
1 Episode
Steven Kotler
1 Episode
Steve Weatherford
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@michaeltrainer 4 Episodes
@maejor 1 Episode
@kamalravikant 1 Episode