The FINAL — Ayahuasca
What’s it like to be a modern-day shaman? Zach Poitra was the shaman at my Ayahuasca retreat. But he’s not like the shamans you might imagine or see on TV — he’s a former stockbroker from NYC. In part 2 of our conversation, hear about the economics of being a shaman, Zach’s thoughts on drugs, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/66
27 Nov 201839min
How to Get out of a Two-Year Funk — with Billy Murphy
For the past two years, my friend Billy has been going through a funk. He’s been bored in his career, and hasn’t been fully happy in life. But six months ago, Billy’s life TOTALLY changed. And a big reason why was an Ayahuasca retreat. In today’s episode, I talk to Billy about his experiences. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/65
15 Nov 201849min
Drugs and Spiritual Journeys — a Conversation with an Ayahuasca Shaman
Recently, I went on an Ayahuasca retreat. It changed my life, and the shaman’s story was insane. Here’s someone who quit a job in finance, and gave up everything, to lead Ayahuasca retreats. In today’s podcast, we talk about how he started doing Ayahuasca retreats, what goes into an Ayahuasca ceremony, and the downsides of Ayahuasca. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/64
8 Nov 201833min
The Worst Night of My Life: My Experience with Ayahuasca
How could I make my life better? Recently, I was unhappy with a few areas of my life. I couldn't figure out how to be happier, so I decided to take a drastic step. I heard about Ayahuasca "meditation retreats" from people I know, and decided to try it out. Here's the story of what happened... and why it was the worst night of my life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/63
1 Nov 201825min
Habits with James Clear
Over the past five years, James grew his blog from 0 to 1 million readers. In today’s episode, James and I talk about how he grew a business about habits, our thoughts on current marketing trends — like bots — and how James makes money from his blog. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/62
16 Okt 201826min
The Rolls-Royce of Mountain Bikes
Yeti Cycles should have failed and shut down. A few years ago, it was struggling… but today it’s an award-winning mountain bike brand. Plus, it’s grown 30% year over year five years in a row. In this episode, I talk to co-founder Chris Conroy about how he built the brand into a success, his tips for others, and more. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/61
25 Juli 201827min
Mindless Eating — with Brian Wansink
Brian Wansink is the bestselling author behind Mindless Eating and Slim by Design. An expert in dieting and psychology, I’ve personally used Brian’s tips to be healthier. In this episode, we have a candid conversation on psychology, why most diets fail, and how to live a healthier life. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/60
11 Juli 201829min
