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The Optimal Life with Nate Haber
Inspirational conversations with extraordinary people. Featuring high profile guests like RFK Jr., JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mary Bonnet (Fitzgerald), Bernie Kosar, Bernie Moreno, Tito Ortiz, Daniel Cormier, Stipe Miocic, Devin McCourty, Roy Dean, Jordan Harbinger, Natalie Brunell, Coach JV, Michael Chernow, Adam Sosnick, Ryan Rottman, and more. No rehearsed talking points. No manufactured narratives. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, and insights that can change your life.
Episodes
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 90 - Danny Shneyder :: Traveling and Touring Europe in 43 Days
Danny Shneyder - who will be moving from Cleveland to L.A. this fall - joined me for a chat about his epic, 43-day experience traveling through Europe this…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 89 - Sam Rus, musician, brain tuner and yogi :: Following Your Heart in this Circle of Life
Sam Rus is a singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name Nova Starr. She opens up about her spiritual path and how destiny controls our everyday lives. You…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 88 - Daniel Perez, financial analyst who comes on to discuss market trends and the importance of saving for the future
Daniel Perez is a financial analyst who is in the process of getting his MBA. You can connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram.
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 87 - Sarah Horbol, elite runner :: Committed to the Cause
Sarah Horbol (@saraheve64) is an elite runner from Cleveland, Ohio who was the women's second place finisher at the 2019 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and the…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 86 - Mary Fitzgerald, L.A.-based luxury real estate agent :: Non-Stop Grind, Sunrise to Sunset
Mary Fitzgerald is a Los Angeles-based real estate agent specializing in luxury properties and one of the stars of the Netflix hit series, "Selling Sunset."…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 85 - Chris 'Big Duke' Malloy, music producer :: The Game of Life Requires Perseverance and Positivity
Chris "Big Duke" Malloy is a rap and hip-hop music producer. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he left for the bright lights of LA in 2012 to pursue his music…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 84 - Kevin Inthavong, professional photographer :: Making Moves, One Picture at a Time
Kevin Inthavong is a professional photographer specializing in editorial photography. You can find him on Instagram (@churkh), featuring mostly risqué pictures…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 83 - Recorded Phone Call from Unwanted Solicitor "Social Security Administration"
Back by popular demand, I recorded another phone call with a scam artist company. I received a voice message from this company claiming I would "get arrested"…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 82 - Rena Haber, yogi :: Living Healthy in Mind and in Body
I was joined by my sister, Rena Haber (@renaashleywellness), for a conversation about living healthy within mind, body and soul. We hit an array of topics…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 81 - LVfromCLE and Billy Gura :: Rap Culture Alive and Well in the CLE
LVfromCLE (Lamar McKnight) is a Cleveland-based recording artist, songwriter and studio engineer. I was joined by LV and his manager, Billy Gura, for a…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 80 - Sally McRae, ultrarunner :: Blazing Life's Beautiful Trails
Sally McRae is a Nike sponsored ultrarunner who provides coaching and training services in addition to motivational speaking and consulting. She first began…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 79 - Recorded Phone Call from Unwanted Solicitor "Mortgage Company"
Are you sick and tired of getting dozens of phone calls from ghost solicitors trying to sell or "help" you with something every single day? Yeah, me too. This…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 78 - Devin McCourty, NFL safety :: A Champion On and Off the Field
Devin McCourty is a 3X Super Bowl champion of the New England Patriots. He joined me for a conversation about football, family and what it takes to be a…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 77 - Aaron Wilson, NFL reporter at Houston Chronicle covering the Houston Texans
Aaron Wilson is an NFL reporter for the Houston Chronicle who covers the Houston Texans. Formerly a reporter in Baltimore covering the Ravens, Aaron opens up…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 76 - Larry Zukerman, criminal defense attorney specializing in some of Northeast Ohio's most high profile cases
Larry Zukerman is the managing partner at Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., one of the top defense law firms in Northeast Ohio. For over 30 years, Larry has fought…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 75 - Rabbi Zushe Greenberg (2) :: You Were Created for a Purpose
Rabbi Zushe Greenberg returned to the podcast to share insight into life, after-life, and the duty we all have to live for today. It was another inspirational…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 74 - Amani Roberts, professional DJ and music producer :: Pursue Your Dreams for Life's Not Guaranteed
Amani Roberts is a professional DJ, music producer and podcaster who left the corporate world to pursue his passion in music after the tragic loss of his…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 73 - Ricky Mendez (2) and Brian Thompson :: From Stolen Happiness to Stealing Oceans: How Mental Conditioning Can Change (and Save) Your Life
Ricky Mendez is an implementational speaker and business coach who helps people better their lives through association changes and the daily practice of…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 72 - Tommy Sinito and Peso :: Why Relationships Matter in Hospitality and in Music
Tommy Sinito is a restaurateur whose family owns Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar and Il Venetian. In addition to hospitality, he now manages local R&B artist…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 71 - Dr. Roy Buchinsky, University Hospitals internal medicine specialist who promotes proactive healthy living through his Words of Wellness (WOW) program
Dr. Roy Buchinsky is a family doctor specializing in internal medicine at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center. He joined me for what became a…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 70 - Leah Hester (2), aspiring philosopher and student at San Diego State University, provides updates on first year college life
Leah Hester returns to the podcast for her second appearance to update us on her freshman year experiences at SDSU and to provide outlook for the upcoming…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 69 - Afif Ghannoum, CEO of BIOHM Health :: Follow Your Gut
Afif Ghannoum is the CEO of BIOHM Health, a revolutionizing microbiome company specializing in probiotics that not only break down and neutralize bad bacteria…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 68 - Charlie Eisenstat, coffee entrepreneur and founder of Pour Cleveland
Charlie Eisenstat is the founder and owner of Pour Cleveland, a multi-roaster and espresso bar located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Hear about…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 67 - Rabbi Zushe Greenberg :: Let Go, Let God
Rabbi Zushe Greenberg is an Orthodox rabbi who has amassed a significant following within the community. He joined me for an intimate and spiritual…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 66 - Brogan Azriel, figurative artist :: Finding Your Passion is Not a Science, But an Art
Brogan Azriel is a Cleveland-based artist who specializes in figurative paintings and murals that communicate emotional content woven through narratives. In…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 65 - Youssef Zalal, professional MMA fighter who has sights set on the UFC
Youssef Zalal is a professional MMA fighter with a current unbeaten record of 5-0. Hear about his path from Morocco to the United States, how MMA became a part…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 64 - Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith, UFC light heavyweight title contender :: It Takes the Heart of a Lion to Embrace Adversity
Anthony Smith is currently the #3 ranked light heavyweight in the UFC. In this episode, hear about his adversity-filled journey to get to where he is today…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 63 - Nate Haber :: No-Shave November and the fight against cancer
Join me in the fight against cancer and put down your razors for the month of November! Each person who donates at least $25.00 to the cause through The…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 62 - Eliot Sloan :: Blessid Union, Blessid Career
Eliot Sloan is the lead singer from the band Blessid Union of Souls, whose hit single "I Believe" topped the charts at #1 in 1995. In this episode, hear from…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 61 - Ryan Florio, founder of Inca Tea :: Welcome to the Good Life
Ryan Florio is the founder of Inca Tea, a brand formulated through purple corn blends containing powerful antioxidants that Ryan initially discovered in Peru…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 60 - Carl Sullivan, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children director of state prosecutions and assistant prosecuting attorney with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
Carl Sullivan is the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) director of state prosecutions and assistant prosecuting attorney with the Cuyahoga County…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 59 - Nathan Orchard, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo
Nathan Orchard is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt under Master Eddie Bravo. Having recently married, he moved from Portland to Seattle with his wife and is…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 58 - Michelle Diaz, fashion, beauty and travel blogger who is headed to Hollywood to pursue her dreams
Michelle Diaz is a fashion, beauty and travel blogger who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across her social media platforms. We cover a wide…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 57 - Kerri Kasem, radio and TV host, activist and daughter of the late Casey Kasem whose mission has become to seek elder abuse legal reform throughout the country
Kerri Kasem is a radio and TV host whose mission has become to seek elder abuse legal reform after having experienced difficulties being allowed to see her…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 56 - Drew Manning, fitness influencer, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the nationally recognized Fit2Fat2Fit experiment
Drew Manning is a fitness influencer and New York Times bestselling author who is best known for his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment. He's been featured on shows such…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 55 - Freshy Ramone, Cleveland-based rap artist whose debut album, MyFoolishPride (MFP), is now available on all streaming platforms
Freshy Ramone is a Cleveland-based rap artist whose debut album, MyFoolishPride (MFP), is now streaming on all platforms. In this episode, hear from Freshy on…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 54 - Nate Haber :: Take Ownership of Your Life
One of the saddest things so many of us do is allow the judgment and belief systems of others to control the way we live our lives. There is absolutely no way…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 53 - Ricky Mendez, implementational speaker and business coach who preaches gratitude and implements 'winning mindset' cultures so that individuals can prosper and businesses can achieve explosive growth
Ricky Mendez is an implementational speaker and business coach who implements mindset, prosperity planning and utopic health programs in order to build a…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 52 - Mel Yu, Australia-based keynote speaker spreading suicide awareness after having lost her boyfriend to suicide in 2014
Mel Yu's life was changed one fateful evening in 2014 when she found her boyfriend, Gus, hanging in their garage. Gus had committed suicide. The trauma…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 51 - Tony Grossi (2), Cleveland Browns reporter and analyst, provides rumblings on Browns preseason football and outlook for the 2018 season
Tony Grossi is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and has been covering the Cleveland Browns for 35 years. He currently is a Browns…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 50 - Leah Hester, aspiring philosopher and world traveler who will be attending San Diego State University beginning this fall
Leah Hester is an aspiring philosopher and world traveler who will be attending San Diego State University this fall. In this episode, we cover a wide array of…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 49 - Brian Windhorst, sportswriter, analyst and New York Times bestselling author who covers the NBA for ESPN
Brian Windhorst is a sportswriter and analyst who covers the NBA for ESPN. A graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary high school in Akron, Ohio, Brian began his…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 48 - Anne S. Frankel, attorney specializing in defending hospitals and insurance companies against liability claims while still juggling her responsibilies as mother and wife
Anne S. Frankel is a Philadelphia-based attorney specializing in defending hospitals, physicians, and long-term care facilities against professional and…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 47 - Ryan Haber (2), designer and mental health advocate, sits down for a conversation about relationships in the social media era just days before his wedding
In Ryan's second appearance on the podcast, we focus on relationships and life in this social media era. We discuss the many challenges that come with and ways…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 46 - Troy L. Smith, entertainment and UFC reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com
Troy L. Smith is an entertainment reporter at the Cleveland Plain Dealer who also covers the UFC. In this episode, we cover all things UFC, including talk on…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberBecause You Can :: a three minute motivational interlude by Nate Haber
"Because You Can." Written by Nate Haber.
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 45 - Dr. Carly Day, sports physician at Cleveland Clinic specializing in injury treatment and prevention who is an active voice on gender pay gap in medicine
Dr. Carly Day is a sports physician at Cleveland Clinic specializing in injury treatment and prevention. She is an active voice on the disparity in gender pay…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 44 - Stuart Cooper, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, MMA film maker, and current BJJ head coach at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket
Stuart Cooper is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and current BJJ head coach at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. After beginning his BJJ journey ten years…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 43 - Rachel Kaufman, Atlanta-based criminal defense and trial lawyer specializing in murder cases
Rachel Kaufman is the principal at Rachel Kaufman Law, a criminal defense law firm in Atlanta, Georgia that specializes in representation of people accused of…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 42 - Vinny Vibe, resident DJ at SHRINE Foxwoods who brings party vibe to every venue he plays at
Vinny Vibe is a resident DJ at SHRINE Foxwoods, the club where he launched his career after booking Avicii on a random Tuesday night ten years ago. Ever since…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 41 - Will Harris, award winning cinematographer who has catapulted into the MMA scene through his 'Anatomy of a Fighter' documentaries
Will Harris is the founder of Will Harris Productions, an award winning cinematography company focusing on documentaries, feature films, short films and…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 40 - Connie and Neil Waxman, fighting pancreatic cancer and beating the odds :: from given one year to live in January 2014 to being here to share their remarkable, 'never give up' story four-and-a-half years later
Connie Waxman was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of 2014. Her doctors gave her one year to live. She and her husband, Neil, had other plans. A…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 39 - Roy Hall, former OHST Buckeye and NFL wide receiver promoting perseverance and fostering hope for at-risk youth and families in need
Roy Hall is a former NFL wide receiver who attended college at The Ohio State University. After his NFL career concluded, he founded Driven Foundation to…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 38 - Ollie Gabriel, LA-based soul artist (and Army vet) whose hit motivational single, "Running Man," continues to climb the charts
Ollie Gabriel is an L.A.-based soul artist whose hit motivational single, "Running Man," released a couple years ago in Europe and now finds its way to the…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 37 - Mike Garafolo, reporter at NFL Network
Mike Garafolo is a reporter at NFL Network who covers all things NFL. A prior reporter for the New York Giants, Mike found himself covering the Super Bowl…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 36 - Mike Reiss, sports journalist covering the New England Patriots for ESPN NFL Nation and ESPN Boston
Mike Reiss is a sports journalist who has covered the New England Patriots since 1997. Since then, he has climbed the media ranks and has become one of the…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 35 - Max Schmidt, coming out, living your truth and striving for success
Max Schmidt came out as gay to his family and friends in high school. Ever since, he has been living his truth and has found immense happiness and liberation…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 34 - Kirill Was Here, professional party thrower who began career as nightlife photographer
Kirill Bichutsky AKA 'Kirill Was Here,' is a professional party thrower and nightlife photographer who has amassed millions of followers across his social…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 33 - Julia Solooki, mom, divorcee, and business woman who migrated to the U.S. from the Ukraine at the age of ten
Julia Solooki is a mom, divorcee, and businesswoman who opens up about what life was like immigrating to the United States at a young age and the path she has…
The Optimal Life with Nate HaberEp. 32 - Daniel 'DC' Cormier, current UFC light heavyweight champion, MMA analyst, former Olympian, and all around family man
Daniel "DC" Cormier is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. A lifelong ambassador of the sport of MMA, he also is a TV analyst on Fox Sports and color…