Episodes 159
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Sporadic
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

The Highly Optimized Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds of modern-day wizards, creatives, and changemakers who’ve ditched the rulebook and designed life on their terms. 


I launched this show to help others (like you) break free from the boring box society tries to stuff us into—and to remind you that you’re not crazy for dreaming big. 


Through deep, real, and sometimes hilarious conversations, we explore the inner work, wild ideas, and bold moves that light the path of the hero’s journey. 


This isn’t about fitting in—it’s about tuning in and turning your life all the way up.

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Recent Episodes

S2E159 Ep. 159: "Looking Back To Move Ahead"

Jan 02, 2026 40m

Send a textToday’s episode is a little differentI’m wrapping up 2025, looking ahead into 2026, and for this one… I didn’t bring a scriptNo outlineNo bullet pointsNo overthinkingI just hit record and…

S2E158 Ep. 158: "Grind With Gratitude" (feat. Danny McPherson & Ty Smith)

Dec 12, 2025 1h

Send a textWhat’s up everyone & welcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcastToday…oh man…you’re in for a treatI’m sitting down with two guys whose mission, energy &…

S2E157 Ep. 157: "South Shore Boys to Soul Brothers" (feat. Sean Graves)

Nov 28, 2025 1h 9m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m joined by my brother Sean Graves, who I originally met through our mutual friend Christopher August. After linking up at High Vibe Festival this past June, we had…

S2E156 Ep. 156: "The Bridge Between Worlds: Awakening Through Plant Medicine" (feat. Hamilton Souther)

Nov 14, 2025 55m

Send a textYou guys are in for a treat with this one 🌿In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with none other than Hamilton Souther, master shaman, founder of Blue Morpho, and one of the most respected…

S2E155 Ep. 155: "If You Get Triggered…That’s Your Work to Do" (feat. Mark England)

Oct 31, 2025 1h 32m

Send a textWhat’s up, everyone & welcome back to the show!Today’s guest is someone who’s not just a legend in the self-development world, but also one of my very first mentors, and honestly, one…

S2E154 Ep. 154: "The Age Of Sovereignty" (feat. Rachel Varitimos)

Oct 17, 2025 56m

Send a textWelcome to this episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, a powerful conversation with my partner, Rachel, all about what it truly means to step into the Age of Sovereignty.We’re moving out…

S2E153 Ep. 153: “Breaking Down The Systems Behind The Dream”

Oct 03, 2025 1h 30m

Send a textIn today’s solocast, I’m diving deep into some of the systems that have helped me understand reality on a much deeper level. We’re talking about the 7 Hermetic Principles, the wisdom woven…

S2E152 Ep. 152: “Gratitude, Growth & The Power Of Community”

Sep 26, 2025 1h

Send a textToday’s episode is a little different, just me, opening up, dropping in, and sharing from the heart. I’ve been feeling an incredible amount of gratitude lately for the life I’ve created…

S2E151 Ep. 151: "Escaping the Matrix: Sovereignty, Attention & Reality Shifts" (feat. Brandon Thomas)

Sep 19, 2025 1h 26m

Send a textWelcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, where we dive deep into the conversations that expand our perspectives, shift our realities, and reconnect us with the…

S2E150 Ep. 150: “The Hero’s Journey: From Rock Bottom to Revolutionary Innovation” (feat. Adam Schell)

Sep 12, 2025 1h 3m

Send a textToday’s guest is the creator of one of my all-time favorite supplement brands, one that has pioneered psilocybin microdoses blended with herbs, adaptogens & nootropics into truly…

S2E149 Ep. 149: “Strength, Surrender & the Courage to Follow Your Calling” (feat. Mike Salemi)

Sep 05, 2025 1h 4m

Send a textAt just 19 years old, today’s guest was already obsessed with powerlifting, squatting an incredible 605 pounds completely naturally. On the outside, it looked like he was destined for…

S2E148 Ep. 148: “From Wall Street to Inner Peace: Rewriting the Meaning of Success” (feat. Cal Callahan)

Aug 29, 2025 1h 25m

Send a textOn the outside, today’s guest looked like he had it all, a thriving career as a financial trader in Chicago, a life that many would envy, and the kind of success that makes people assume…

S2E147 Ep. 147: "Turning Pain Into Purpose: Healing the Human Experience" (feat. Julian Bermudez)

Aug 22, 2025 1h 5m

Send a textSome stories hit you in the heart before they even reach your ears, and today’s conversation is one of them. My guest’s life began in pain, heartache, and a childhood that left him feeling…

S2E146 Ep. 146: "Unlocking the Gifts You’re Born With" (feat. Mary Buckingham)

Aug 15, 2025 1h 19m

Send a textToday’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with someone who has had a huge impact on my life over the last few years. Out of all the psychics I’ve worked with, this person…

S2E145 Ep. 145: "Finding the Path That Was Always Yours" (feat. Amethyst Flame)

Aug 08, 2025 1h 29m

Send a textWelcome back to the Highly Optimized podcast, the show where we explore what it means to live in full alignment, physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.Today’s episode is a…

S2E144 Ep. 144: “How To Become The Main Character In Your Story”

Aug 01, 2025 55m

Send a textToday’s episode is a very special one as I am doing my first solocast on this show. Yup, just you, me & about 50 minutes of me riffing on some topics I’ve been stewing on recently.…

S2E143 Ep. 143: "Success Without Sacrificing Your Soul" (feat. Tyler Drake)

Jul 25, 2025 1h 3m

Send a textThere are certain people you meet in life & instantly feel like you’ve known them forever…That’s exactly what happened when I crossed paths with today’s guest at the High Vibe…

S2E142 Ep. 142: “Hearing Your Intuition & Finding Your Unique Path” (feat. Christopher August)

Jul 18, 2025 50m

Send a textYou know, there’s a certain kind of person who refuses to settle for the script handed to them.Someone who looks at the world, feels that quiet nudge in their soul, & decides to build…

S2E141 Ep. 141: “How To Create A Highly Optimized Relationship” (feat. Rachel Varitimos)

Jul 11, 2025 1h 10m

Send a textIf there’s one thing I hold above all else as the cornerstone of my growth as a human being, it’s my relationship with Rachel.For the past 8 years, we’ve chosen each other, again and…

S2E140 Ep. 140: "Unlocking the Mystical Self: The Hero’s Journey of a Spiritual Healer" (feat. Jaya Kaur)

Jul 04, 2025 1h 11m

Send a textEvery once in a while, you come across someone whose very presence seems to ripple with something different. Someone who, from an early age, realized they could access realms & wisdom…

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Highly Optimized has published 159 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality.

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