EP792: JJ Virgin - What If Age Was Your Biggest Advantage

EP792: JJ Virgin - What If Age Was Your Biggest Advantage

"People who are excited about aging live seven and a half years longer than people who aren't." JJ Virgin is one of the most recognizable names in health, nutrition, and wellness entrepreneurship — a four-time New York Times bestselling author and the founder of two distinct businesses: one aimed at consumers through her Well Beyond 40 platform, and one aimed at healthcare practitioners through the Health Business Growth Collective. She joins Nicky for a conversation that moves fast and covers a lot of ground. The central thread running through everything is the belief — supported by research Virgin cites and by decades of watching people age well or poorly — that the story you tell yourself about getting older shapes the biological reality of it. The entrepreneurs and practitioners who stay sharp, vital, and relevant into their sixties and seventies tend to share one thing: it doesn't dawn on them to act old. They keep seeking challenge, keep falling in love with what they are learning, and refuse to accept that the best chapters are behind them. The conversation goes deep on the emerging science of peptides and regenerative medicine — two fields that Virgin believes are on the verge of becoming mainstream, and two fields that face meaningful resistance from the pharmaceutical industry. She explains what urolithin A, BPC-157, and regenerative biologics like exosomes and PRP actually do, why compounding pharmacies are more rigorously monitored than most people assume, and how this science first came onto her radar when her son was fighting for his life after a near-fatal accident. There is also a strong thread on sales and business — Virgin's argument that selling is a moral responsibility, not something to avoid, and what happens when healthcare practitioners treat their discomfort with sales as a virtue rather than a liability. JJ closes with three concrete steps anyone can act on immediately — none of them require a gym membership, a supplement budget, or a complete business overhaul. Expert Action Steps: 1. Move intentionally every single day. Daily movement is not optional maintenance — it is the most powerful tool available for extending both health span and mental sharpness. 2. Keep learning and seek out discomfort. Look specifically for challenges that force you to adapt — whether that is lifting heavier, taking on a new skill, or entering a room where you are the least experienced person. 3. Choose your thoughts about age and possibility with deliberate care. The research suggests that how you feel about aging shapes how you age. Decide who you want to be physically and mentally, and orient your daily choices around that version of yourself. Learn more & connect: JJVirgin.com [https://jjvirgin.com/] Well Beyond 40 podcast — available on all major platforms Health Business Growth Collective — https://thehbgc.com/ [https://thehbgc.com/] Health Business Growth Show — available on all major platforms Resources mentioned: The Virgin Diet by JJ Virgin — JJVirgin.com The Sugar Impact Diet by JJ Virgin — JJVirgin.com Understanding Women by Alison Armstrong — allisonarmstrong.com Urolithin A / Timeline — timelinenutrition.com BPC-157 — available through compounding pharmacies; consult a functional medicine practitioner Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

EP791: Amanda Johnson - How Books Can Build Your Authority

"What would be the use of me acquiring all of this for myself if I didn't leave it for somebody else?" Amanda Johnson has spent 20 years helping thought leaders, coaches, and business owners write books — and she has come to believe that the most important thing a book does has very little to do with authority or speaking engagements. It has to do with legacy. With what gets left behind. With the story that someone, somewhere, is going to need at the exact moment they're ready to lose everything. She makes that case through the story of Ruben — a business strategist and early client who was diagnosed with cancer, went into remission, and then got the call that it had come back. They gave him 30 days. He had three things left to do: hand over his business, marry his wife in a church, and finish the book he'd been meaning to write. He called Amanda. He wrote it in 30 days. He passed on day 31. That story isn't the whole conversation — but it's the heart of it. Amanda also gets into her message matrix framework, the retreat model she built after realizing that a clear outline wasn't enough to get accomplished people writing, and the pattern she's seen again and again with high-achievers in the helping professions: there's a part of their story that hasn't been processed, and it's quietly holding them back — from stages, from scaling, from fully showing up. Writing, she says, is the most powerful way to release it. Amanda closes with three concrete action steps for anyone who's been circling their book: 1. Treat the writing project the way you've treated every other successful thing you've built. Block time, set a schedule, create boundaries around it. The discipline that grew your business will write your book. 2. Find a writing partner, not a ghostwriter. Do as much of the writing yourself as you can — even if it's imperfect — and have someone sharpen it. The energetic ownership of the work matters, and readers feel the difference. 3. Ask yourself honestly whether this book needs more time than you typically give things. If there's a story still calling to be told, sit with it. Find a witness. Then put it into the world. Learn more & connect: Saved by Story House: https://www.savedbystory.house [https://www.savedbystory.house] Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com [https://www.eCircleAcademy.com] and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

EP790: How To Have An Unbeatable Mind with Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine

Mark Divine is back for his third conversation with Nicky — and this one goes deep. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change in the world right now, this episode is worth your full attention. Divine lays out his complete framework for building an unbeatable mind across five domains: physical, mental, emotional, intuitive, and spiritual. He explains why most people are living with far more internal noise than they realize — and why clearing that noise is the prerequisite for everything else, from better decisions to genuine intuition to understanding your actual purpose. The conversation also gets into the big picture: where AI is headed and what it means for human identity, the science and ancient wisdom behind radical longevity, and how David Hawkins' consciousness research maps onto the kind of world-historical figures who seem to emerge at pivotal moments in history. Mark closes with three concrete action steps anyone can start today — none of them require a gym membership or a meditation retreat. 1. Get outside and move. Walking, hiking, rucking, gardening — let nature be your gym. It naturally regulates sleep, improves eating habits, and unwinds the chronic tension that keeps most people in low-grade fight-or-flight. 2. Practice box breathing daily: inhale for five counts, hold for five, exhale for five, hold for five. Twenty minutes morning and afternoon gradually retrains the nervous system away from overdrive toward calm and steadiness. 3. Do nothing. Not meditation with a technique — just sit quietly without producing anything. Most driven people are almost entirely action-oriented. Stillness is the counterpart, and without it, clarity rarely surfaces. Learn more & connect: * markdivine.com [https://markdivine.com/] * unbeatablemind.com [https://markdivine.com/] * You can find all of Mark's books at https://markdivine.com/ [https://markdivine.com/]. Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com [https://www.eCircleAcademy.com] and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

EP789: Roger Simon's New Book - EMET, One Man's Search For Meaning

"The world could be yours if you confront it." Truth, purpose, faith, and the battle between good and evil sit at the center of this conversation. Drawing on the ancient Jewish concept of emet—the Hebrew word for truth—the discussion explores how timeless spiritual questions continue to shape modern life. Through the lens of storytelling, mythology, and personal growth, the episode examines humanity's search for meaning, the challenge of confronting doubt, and the importance of living with purpose rather than pursuing comfort or happiness alone. Roger Simon discusses his new novel EMET, a thriller that blends the ancient golem legend with contemporary events in the Middle East. He explains how the story became a vehicle for exploring questions about God's role in human affairs, the nature of faith, and the struggle between good and evil. Simon also shares personal insights on purpose, aging, health, discipline, and the lessons he has learned from a lifetime of writing and reflection. Roger Simon is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, bestselling novelist, journalist, and founder of PJ Media. Known for his acclaimed Moses Wine mystery series and political commentary, Roger has spent decades exploring culture, faith, politics, and human nature through both fiction and nonfiction. His latest novel, EMET, continues that tradition by combining suspense, spirituality, and philosophical inquiry into a compelling modern thriller. Expert action steps: 1. Develop a daily spiritual practice that keeps you connected to a higher purpose. 2. Exercise consistently and make movement part of your everyday routine. 3. Be intentional about nutrition and avoid excessive eating later in the day. Learn more & connect: Check out this article written about Roger's book, EMET: https://www.theepochtimes.com/bright/author-roger-l-simons-emet-conjures-a-protector-6003135 [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bright/author-roger-l-simons-emet-conjures-a-protector-6003135] You can find EMET on Amazon [https://a.co/d/015WTqn2https://a.co/d/015WTqn2]. https://a.co/d/015WTqn2 [https://a.co/d/015WTqn2] Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com [https://www.ecircleacademy.com/] and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

EP788: Matt Gallo - Unreasonable Confidence

"If you're ever getting the feeling that there's something more or that something new is possible, pull on that string." True growth often starts when life forces a difficult decision. Success comes from being willing to experiment, adapt, and trust that new opportunities can emerge from uncertainty. Whether building a business, overcoming setbacks, or embracing new technology, progress comes from staying curious, focusing on results, and creating systems that allow people to spend more time doing what they do best instead of getting trapped in daily operations. Matt Gallo shares how a struggling CrossFit business became a lesson in leadership, marketing, and resilience. He explains how his team grew their gym during COVID by focusing on community and member results when others pulled back. Matt also discusses the rise of AI automation, why many business owners are overwhelmed by technology, and how simple systems can create more freedom, better customer experiences, and sustainable growth. Matt is an entrepreneur, coach, and business systems strategist with a background in health, wellness, fitness, and community leadership. Over the years, he has developed expertise in coaching, budgeting, event management, and helping organizations improve performance through better systems and processes. Today, through TrueFlow AI, Matt helps business owners leverage automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, enhance client experiences, and create greater freedom while staying focused on the work they do best. Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from the City University of New York, College of Staten Island. Expert action steps: 1. Stay curious and keep learning. 2. Practice unconditional love and compassion. 3. When you sense a new possibility or opportunity, explore it instead of ignoring it. Learn more & connect: https://trueflow.ai/ [https://trueflow.ai/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-gallo-2a070829/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-gallo-2a070829/] Also mentioned: * CrossFit culture and entrepreneurship * Leadership through adversity * Community building during crisis * Business partnerships * Delegation and systemization * AI automation and business efficiency * Revenue diversification * Sovereignty and personal freedom * Customer experience as a competitive advantage Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com [https://www.ecircleacademy.com/] and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.