Episodes

We live in a world that is FILLED with short-term rewards. If you’re not careful, it’ll have you focusing far too much on the day-to-day instead of the big picture. It’s never been more important to focus on the long game, th...

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but that doesn’t mean you have to take it as truth. YOU are in control of what you believe. It’s never been easier than it is today to share an opinion about something or someone. As...

Greg Scheinman is an Insurance Broker, Fitness Enthusiast, Coach, Family Man, and host of the wildly popular Midlife Male Podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear how Greg overcame his challenging childhood and then a complete c...

SPECIAL EPISODE where I explain what it means to be a KREATURE OF HABIT, WHY it works and HOW you can become one. I also break down how my new business, Kreatures of Habit came to fruition and why it is so important to me. I ...

Self-care is proven to reduce stress and anxiety levels while increasing self-compassion its a vital cog in my morning routine. I invite you to take sometime for yourself and focus on small, daily tasks like reading for 15-mi...

Kendall Toole is a leading Peloton Instructor, Equity Investor in X2 Performance, Mental Health Advocate, and all-around BADASS. In this episode, Kendall shares her inspiring story of how she went from being lost and severely...

Morning routines are everything for me and while I do keep them pretty consistent, I am always looking for ways to improve wherever I can. In today’s episode, I share 3 simple things with you that you can work on incorporatin...

Whether it’s files on our desktops or dishes in our sinks, we have a tendency to let things build up throughout our days. These messes can have a negative impact on your mindset and impede your progress for the day. In today’...

Jason Harris is the president and CEO of the award-winning Ad Agency, Mekanism. His agency has produced campaigns for big names like HBO, Muscle Milk, The North Face, Pepsi, MillerCoors and more. He’s also the author of a bes...

You can use the Power of the Pause for a variety of scenarios. Breaking a habit, starting a new routine, changing from emotional reactions to thoughtful responses. Simply put, it’s being mindful. The fact you make it a choic...

Ever spill something in the kitchen, but you were in a rush so you left the mess to clean later? Ever been in a rush at the gym and not re-rack the weights after you use them to save time? Both of these scenarios fall under a...

Michael sits down with Evan Quinn and George Youmans, who cofounded the beverage company Hiyo. Hiyo’s namesake product is a functional non-alcoholic beverage that contains nootropics, adaptogens, and herbal extracts. In this ...

Every day you make thousands of little CHOICES that end up dictating how you feel and how you perform and how you live overall. You have the ABILITY to make decisions from the moment you open your eyes to put the right foot f...

No matter who you are or what you do, you’re going to have those down-in-the-dumps days sometimes. Today, I’m going to share a little technique with you that I use to make myself feel a little better. I call it the STOP Smile...

Rashaad Slowley is a former collegiate and professional football player who pivoted his career into personal training and coaching. He is now an elite Fitness Trainer, Promix Nutrition Athlete as well as the Founder and CEO o...

In order to be free you have to overcome all obstacles that stand in your way, including yourself. Most of those obstacles live in your own mind and it’s up to you to decide to free yourself of them. Follow Born or Made on Ap...

In today’s world, it’s never been easier to eat the wrong thing. That’s why it’s so important to prioritize nutrition in your life and make sure you’re eating healthy. In today’s episode, I explain WHY nutrition needs to beco...

This week we went to the Born or Made library and pulled out one of our most listened-to episodes EVER, which features the incredible Emily Abbate. In this fully re-mastered episode, you’ll hear Emily describe her transformat...

It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, life is going to knock you down sometimes. Everyone gets knocked down, but not everyone gets right back up. I’ve been knocked down over and over again in my life, but no matter wh...

Ever commit to one too many tasks at work and not be able to finish all of them? Or maybe you told a client that you’d get something done for them right away, but you’re already overloaded with work. The solution to this prob...

Michael sits down with Pro Wrestler, Voice Actor, and Record-breaking Powerlifter Ettore “Big E” Ewen. In this episode, you’ll hear about Big E’s INCREDIBLE journey from injury-plagued college football player to WWE Superstar...

If you truly want to own your day, you need to have structures and routines in place to help you do it. While those supporting systems should be strong, it doesn’t mean they have to be inflexible. At the end of the day, YOU a...

Today, I’m sharing an important habit that helps me stay organized and on top of my game in business. This is something that anyone can do and benefit from. Check out today’s episode of Born or Made - Habit Lab Friday and I’l...

Lewis Howes, New York Times Bestselling Author, Top-ranked Podcaster, Keynote Speaker and Professional Athlete. The man is a true legend. Lewis inspires millions of people, including me, on a daily basis. He and I dig into h...