How can we use pain to propel us toward a more fulfilling future and a better world?

I’m here today with Jay Millar, who overcame a childhood marked by domestic violence and alcoholism and went on to become an Army veteran, a first-generation college graduate with degrees in Physics and an MBA, founder of My Virtual Dad and Confident Man Enterprises, and author of Be a Hero In Your Home: The Ultimate Playbook For Men to Succeed at Home, Work, & Life.

In this inspiring conversation, Jay reflects on how he transformed a difficult upbringing into an extraordinary passion for helping young men achieve greatness. Together, we explore how pain can lead to a greater understanding of our purpose, how we can learn to embody true confidence, and why an understanding of ourselves and others is essential to creating a brighter future. We also examine the common challenges faced by young people today — from mental health and shifting gender roles to the importance of faith — and discuss how fostering spaces for honest, vulnerable connection can make a profound difference in our home and in our world.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:22) Jay opens up about growing up in a home with domestic violence & alcoholism

(06:36) How we can use pain as a productive catalyst in our life

(11:31) Understanding the subconscious patterns that drive our personality

(18:27) The common wounds that all of us are experiencing

(24:27) How do we forgive those who caused us pain?

(32:31) How the death of a loved one can bring closure

(35:42) Finding our worth in a world that tells us we're not enough

(43:24) Addressing the epidemic of mental health

(47:06) Why gender roles still matter

(54:16) Common challenges men are facing in today's world

(01:01:03) The importance of faith as a guiding force

(01:04:30) Conclusion

Connect with Jay:

Website | https://BeAHeroInYourHome.com

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jaymillarmvd/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymillar/

Book | https://www.amazon.com/Be-Hero-Your-Home-Ultimate/dp/B0C8RCQFDC

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

How can our unique story point us to our greater purpose in the world?

I’m here today with Jasper Weatherby, my good friend and professional hockey player whose career has spanned the NHL, AHL, and Europe. He’s the co-founder of Offscript, an app designed to connect fans directly to athletes while circumventing the lack of trust, respect, and safety on other platforms like social media. He was born and raised in Ashland, Oregon and remains passionate about spiritual and natural healing, as well as the role that meditation plays in personal growth.

In this episode, Jasper and I reflect on our time together in junior hockey and trace his journey from small-town beginnings to a successful career on the biggest stages. Jasper shares the insights he’s gained as both an athlete and an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, the power of a growth mindset, and how to keep your passion alive while bringing it to life in an authentic way. We also explore some of the lesser-discussed aspects of performance — meditation, plant medicine, and natural healing — and why they deserve a larger place in both business and in sports. Join us in this fun and lighthearted conversation about ambition, resilience, and staying true to what matters most.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:07) Jasper's journey from growing up in a small town to playing in the NHL

(11:23) The harsh reality of pro sports

(14:27) Using sports as a vehicle for travel & new experiences

(16:40) Maintaining performance as we age

(23:30) How Jasper was inspired to build an app that lets fans connect with athletes

(25:46) The importance of going all in & learning by doing

(27:42) Prioritizing growth over immediate outcomes

(29:48) Navigating the uncertainty that comes with doing something meaningful

(33:43) Staying true to your vision while managing people's expectations

(34:47) Why we shouldn’t be afraid to monetize knowledge & mentorship

(38:07) Meditation, plant medicine, & natural healing

(54:45) Conclusion

Connect with Jasper:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jasperweatherby/

OffScript | https://www.instagram.com/offscriptapp/

Download the App | https://www.offscript.app

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

What if our relationships held the key to our personal freedom?

My guest today is Carolyn Garfield. Carolyn is a Divorce Recovery Coach, founder of The Magnetic AF Method, and owner of YogaSix West Boca in Florida. With a certification as a Mastery Method Life Coach, training as a Reiki practitioner, and a Master’s in Counseling Education, Carolyn helps people stop repeating painful relationship patterns by strengthening self-worth, emotional awareness, and authentic confidence, so they attract love that lasts.

In this episode, Carolyn and I share everything we’re not taught (but should be) about love and relationships. We explore the subconscious forces that drive our attractions, the reason we draw certain people into our lives, and how we can use these challenging dynamics to heal ourselves and experience true love and connection. We focus on the greater purpose behind our relationships in the scope of our personal evolution, diving into the topic of soul mates and examining the role that fate and destiny play in magnetizing certain people into our lives. We discuss how the end of a relationship is not a failure in the sense we’ve been led to believe, but rather the turning of a page that allows us to make space for new experiences that will further our expansion. Along the way, Carolyn opens up vulnerably about her own struggles and shares practical steps we can all take to begin building awareness, embracing our authenticity, and taking personal responsibility within our relationships. Join us in this paradigm-shifting conversation as we dispel our modern day notion of fairytale love and move towards a more sensible ideal that is rooted in sovereignty and empowerment.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(02:26) Carolyn’s journey from a challenging marriage to finding authentic love

(16:27) The reason we tend to attract certain people

(19:53) Why we keep repeating the same painful patterns in our relationships

(21:42) How we can become aware of our patterns & use them to heal

(25:10) The deeper love that relationships are pointing us to

(28:45) Dispelling the myth that a breakup or divorce is a 'failure'

(34:19) How do we know if we should stick it out or call it quits?

(38:05) Destiny, karma, & soul mates

(44:57) Calling in 'the one'

(48:21) Building intimate relationships that stand the test of time

(51:32) Balancing sovereignty and interdependence

(54:35) Conclusion

Connect with Carolyn:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/recoveryafterdivorcecoach/

Coaching | https://linktr.ee/carolyn.garfieldcoach

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

Could sugar and sunlight be the keys to vibrant health — not the cancer-causing killers we've been led to believe?

Today’s guest is Taylor DeBoer, a holistic nutritionist who specializes in gut health and chronic illness. After nearly having her life destroyed by Lyme disease and a multitude of other autoimmune conditions, Taylor has made it her mission to share what she discovered in her own search for answers and teach others how they can nourish their bodies to feel their best.

In this episode, Taylor and I talk sugar, sunlight, and the formula for unlocking our inner radiance. Taylor opens up about her personal struggles and how she discovered true healing through a fruit-based, mostly raw diet. We discuss the philosophical and evolutionary arguments in favor of such a lifestyle and the benefits we can expect when we return to nature’s original blueprint. We highlight the importance of other forms of nourishment such as movement and sunlight, diving deep into common misconceptions and exploring how the very things we’ve been told cause illness may actually hold the key to our greatest healing potential. Lastly, we turn our attention to the social challenges of being a health-conscious individual in today’s world, emphasizing the freedom that’s available to us when we have the courage to step out authentically and live a life that's true to our ourselves.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(00:42) Taylor's journey of overcoming Lyme disease & other autoimmune conditions

(07:34) What Taylor eats in a day on a high-raw diet

(14:03) The evolutionary argument for a fruit-based diet

(15:35) Why sugar is not as dangerous as we've been told

(16:56) The difference between raw foods and cooked foods

(21:38) Salt and electrolytes

(25:00) What actually fuels candida overgrowth (it's not sugar)

(28:45) How a fruit diet can restore hormonal and reproductive health

(34:44) Physical and spiritual benefits

(39:25) Simple changes anyone can make to improve their health

(40:34) The importance of sun & natural light

(46:18) How diet impacts our ability to tan (or burn)

(49:46) Why the sun doesn't cause skin cancer

(50:44) Fitness and recovery

(56:00) Navigating the social challenges of a health-conscious lifestyle

(01:02:15) How discipline and commitment bring true freedom

(01:05:59) Conclusion

Connect with Taylor:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/td_nutrition/

Website | https://fruitgirlfit.com

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

Did Jesus teach about health & wellness?

I’m back with my good friend Jake Gallon to discuss the life & teachings of Jesus through the Essence Gospel of Peace, one of many long-suppressed accounts of Jesus’s life that many believe was kept hidden for centuries in the Vatican’s Secret Archives. We dive into topics such as the deterioration of mysticism into religion, the origins of disease, the healing power of fasting, ethical considerations of killing animals, the emotional connection to food, & a simple yet profound formula as outlined by Jesus for living a vibrant, God-centered life.

There are many who continue to refute the validity of any teachings outside the fundamentalist Biblical canon, but I invite you to listen with an open mind and see for yourself how the words of this text might just come to life within you.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(05:01) Chad's experience growing up in the Church

(16:54) The suppression of the Divine Feminine

(25:03) Religion vs mysticism

(31:30) Reconnecting with nature & the planet

(42:35) Did Jesus teach that we are saved by a profession of faith?

(46:20) Nature & the human body as an expression of unconditional love

(47:31) What disease really is & why that's a good thing

(49:23) The healing power of fasting

(01:00:15) Did Jesus encourage the killing of animals?

(01:05:19) The importance of simplicity

(01:10:51) How emotions become imprinted in the physical body

(01:21:37) The deeper meaning of rebirth & resurrection

(01:30:46) The universe wants you to succeed

(01:34:37) Conclusion

Connect with Jake:

Website | https://rawgenerate.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@RawgenerateYourHealth

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawgenerate

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

I’m joined today by Bryan Mirabella, a Human Performance Specialist and certified master instructor in Oxygen Advantage, WeckMethod, & Restorative Breathing. Bryan works with everyone from CEOs to world class athletes, bringing together decades of experience to teach people how to live a healthy life and enhance their performance through a holistic approach that involves a species-specific diet, proper breathing and movement patterns, optimizing recovery, & revitalizing the nervous system.

In this conversation, Bryan and I discuss a profound yet long-forgotten way of approaching human health & performance. Hear how Bryan healed a torn biceps tendon, two herniated discs, & reversed organ failure by returning to a simple set of natural principles that have been widely dismissed by the modern medical establishment. We explore the process of purifying the body with a species-appropriate diet, the impact of breathing on our daily performance, & why most of us are doing it wrong. We contemplate why diet alone is not enough to heal, emphasizing the need for an approach that considers the interconnectedness of body, mind, & spirit if we are to truly rediscover our emotional & spiritual wholeness. Join us as we look to our deep past to inform where we’re headed, redefining what it means to truly thrive as a high performer in our modern world.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(20:14) Bryan's remarkable story of healing & regeneration

(29:55) Why a species-specific diet for humans should revolve around fruit

(40:22) Were humans originally breatharians?

(43:52) How proteins and other modern foods cause acidity, stagnation, & disease

(57:02) Bryan guides us through a powerful exercise for proper breathing technique

(01:06:41) Why almost everyone in today's world is breathing incorrectly

(01:13:36) The effect of breath on the body's internal chemistry

(01:19:33) Why Wim Hof & other breathing techniques can be harmful

(01:25:20) How purifying ourselves leads to spiritual & emotional wholeness

(01:32:55) The greater motivation for improving ourselves

(01:35:42) Bryan's closing thoughts

Connect with Bryan:

Website | https://quantumfitness.org

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/breath_verse/

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

If life is an inside-out game, then how can we start to experience a deeper connection within ourselves and manifest the life we desire?

My guest today is Cedar Loates — a poet, somatic guide, and sacred educator whose work weaves together personal healing, spiritual reclamation, and collective awakening. With over 400 hours of training in a lineage-based Ashtanga yoga practice, five years in Bible college and pastoring, and 15 years as a creative arts director for a nonprofit, Cedar brings a unique perspective to her work that blends embodiment, artistry, and a complex foundation of spiritual & creative exploration.

In this illuminating conversation, Cedar and I dive deep into the themes of spirituality, manifestation, intuition, and how we can all access the loving, creative intelligence that guides our existence. We propose that life is a continual evolutionary journey of remembering the self in which we learn to reclaim our sovereignty & reconnect with our divinity, and in an attempt to bring spirituality down to earth in a practical way, we set out to answer the questions: What is the nature of this infinite intelligence and how do we open ourselves up to experience it? How do we learn to trust ourselves so we can tap into a higher intuitive knowing & creativity? Can we be spiritual AND be rich? How do we create space for abundance and manifest the life of our dreams?

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(00:50) Cedar's background in performing arts & church ministry

(03:07) What clowning taught her about identity & the masks we’re taught to wear

(05:46) Moving beyond religious dogma into a direct experience of our spiritual nature

(15:03) How the soul whispers through intuition

(21:16) The importance of listening to your ‘yes'

(25:44) Learning to tap into our higher knowing & spiritual senses

(34:06) Differentiating between intuition & the mind’s wandering thoughts

(49:05) Manifesting from the field of infinite possibility

(01:00:46) Human Design, Gene Keys, & other tools for understanding the self

(01:11:38) The intersection of spirituality & money

(01:14:56) How to connect to the energy of abundance & receiving

(01:27:26) Conclusion

(01:31:27) Cedar's closing message

Connect with Cedar:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cedar.loates/

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

Are you ready for what's coming?

I’m here today with a very important conversation given the current political climate and recent developments around the world. My guest, Graham Dunne, is a former Marine, highly decorated police sergeant, SWAT officer and sniper, & author of The Jagged Blue Line. He currently provides training & education for law enforcement, security groups, and civilians around the country in firearms, self-defense, active shooter response tactics, & combat medical care.

In today’s episode, Graham and I discuss what it means to be a capable and well-prepared citizen at this unique time in our history. Graham shares personal stories & practical tips as we emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for our own future and the wellbeing of those we love. We draw upon connections in the world of personal growth, reflecting on how adversity & hardship are necessary experiences that push us to become the person we are meant to be. We explore how the attack on traditional values and the breakdown of family structures are deliberate attempts to create chaos & degrade society from the inside out. Most profoundly, we consider what it will take for us to think for ourselves & come together amidst the global agenda to divide groups of people and control the population through fear.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:33) Should we be concerned about the times we're living in?

(03:28) Graham shares his perspective as an American immigrant

(06:53) Graham’s background & experience

(11:29) What it's really like bodyguarding for the rich & famous

(14:58) Shootouts, car chases, & protecting the NFL commissioner

(18:02) Overcoming negativity & processing traumatic experiences

(27:40) Why it's important for us to encounter hardship & difficulties

(32:37) How do we motivate others to want to improve themselves?

(39:59) Why it's our responsibility to be prepared & well-equipped as citizens

(44:58) Graham recalls his involvement in the Aurora mass shooting

(52:20) Recommendations for food, supplies, & other preparedness essentials

(59:28) Anti-police sentiment & what Graham wishes people knew about law enforcement officers

(01:04:37) How the breakdown of traditional values & familial structure threatens our future

(01:10:25) The larger agenda to keep people asleep & divided

(01:17:59) Conclusion

(01:19:15) Graham's closing message

Connect with Graham:

Website | https://ragnartactical.com

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ragnartactical/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037207105986

The Jagged Blue Line | https://thejaggedblueline.com

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/