

Win the Day
James Whittaker
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Hosted by 3x bestselling author, James Whittaker, the Win the Day podcast was created to reveal how the world’s best performers Win the Day … and how YOU can, too.
Featuring exclusive interviews with:
• Billion-dollar founders
• #1 NY Times bestselling authors
• Medical experts
• World champion athletes
• Special forces operators
• And more...
Hit 'subscribe' and let's #WinTheDay 🚀
Hosted by 3x bestselling author, James Whittaker, the Win the Day podcast was created to reveal how the world’s best performers Win the Day … and how YOU can, too.
Featuring exclusive interviews with:
• Billion-dollar founders
• #1 NY Times bestselling authors
• Medical experts
• World champion athletes
• Special forces operators
• And more...
Hit 'subscribe' and let's #WinTheDay 🚀
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 24min
276. Parent Like a Pro with Sean Donohue (The Family Coach) 🏡
"Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate." — John WoodenSean Donohue is one of the most trusted parenting voices in the world today. Known to millions as The Family Coach, Sean helps overwhelmed parents break toxic cycles, restore peace in the home, and raise strong, emotionally intelligent kids.Between his high-impact parenting videos, and his podcast The Sean Donohue Show, he reaches 15M+ people each month. His new book The EQ Parent comes out this year.In this episode:• How to raise strong kids in a world full of noise and distraction• Why children copy what you do far more than what you say• How to set boundaries without damaging trust• What overwhelmed parents can do today to restore calm in your homeLet’s WIN THE DAY with Sean Donohue!_🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/276-win-the-day-podcast-sean-donohue_Episode links:🎯 What’s the #1 thing the world’s top performers do to Win the Day? Download your free playbook ‘50 Ways to Win the Day’ now📚 Free Book: ‘How To Break Screen Addiction and Stop It Before It Starts’⚡ Sean Donohue website📷 Sean Donohue Instagram📝 Sean Donohue Facebook📱Sean Donohue TikTok🌎 ‘The Family Coach’ YouTube🎤’Sean Donohue Show’ Podcast🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify_Timemarkers:00:00 Who is Sean Donohue1:23 Interview starts2:08 Why Sean Donohue decided to become a parent coach4:11 Why becoming a dad at 26 revealed everything he didn't know 6:36 Why high achievers struggle to measure success at home 8:24 How a simple nature walk teaches mindfulness to kids 11:22 What you learn in homes that books can't teach you 15:20 Why kids copy what you do, not what you say 16:43 Why yelling at your kids means you've already lost 20:02 How to break generational patterns without a role model 22:09 The toughest season to be a parent23:11 How to discipline kids without punishment or control 24:18 The power of listening with your eyes, not just your ears 26:36 Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss is actually a parenting book27:57 The best way to discipline your kids in 202630:01 How to speak identity into your children every day 32:49 How to set boundaries without breaking trust 34:40 Solving the bedtime battle: a step-by-step role-play 40:54 Why kids really resist bedtime (it's not what you think) 44:36 How to build a home culture based on mutual trust 48:03 The shared problem-solving conversation that changes everything53:31 Why sharing your feelings makes kids more obedient 54:20 How to teach kids trust through everyday moments 57:34 When should kids get phones and social media? 1:00:54 Should your kids use screens on an airplane?1:01:48 Why we're failing to protect kids from screens 1:03:52 Should your kid use an iPad at a restaurant?1:05:59 Should parents monitor their phone usage of kids1:08:56 How high-performing parents accidentally create anxious kids 1:10:24 How to parent the child you have, not the child you were 1:12:05 What divorced parents need to tell their kids 1:14:36 How to motivate unmotivated kids (hint: connection first) 1:19:00 What overwhelmed parents need to do first1:20:02 Rocket Round_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always…#WinTheDayPS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 228: Parenting with Purpose with Bryan Post

Mar 22, 2026 • 7min
275. Stack the Deck in Your Favor 🃏
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." — Michael JordanOver the last 10 years, I've interviewed 600+ of the world's top performers.Every one of these people has a single trait in common: they don't wait for their opportunity to arrive—they create one. This trait is called resourcefulness. In this minisode, I'm going to share the best real world examples of what that looks like. By the end, you'll know exactly how to stack the deck in your favor so you can leverage every situation you're in.Onward,JamesPS — We just passed 11M+ views on YouTube! Join 25K+ other subscribers 🍿_Links & resources mentioned:Ep 38: Winning the Wealth Game with Adam CarrollTED Talk: Adam Carroll at London Business School_Listening on Spotify?Leave a comment to share your thoughts._Want to support the show?Hit 'Follow' and leave a 5-star rating to help others #WinTheDay.💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3b29Q2U🙏 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6Loving the episode? Share it with a friend so they can benefit, too._Your support is greatly appreciated 💜#WinTheDay

Mar 10, 2026 • 55min
274. Thriving with ADHD with Brooke Schnittman
“Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.” — Les BrownBrooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC, is a leading ADHD coach with 20+ years in education and coaching. Brooke was diagnosed as an adult and lives it every day in a family of five — including her husband and three children, all with ADHD.After 15 years as a special education teacher and administrator, Brooke founded Coaching With Brooke in 2018 and developed her signature 3C Activation® program. Her team helps students, professionals, and parents cut through the noise, build reliable systems, follow through consistently, and unlock what she calls their ADHD Potential — the focus of her bestselling book of the same name.Named one of Success Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Women for 2025, Brooke is on a mission to equip the ADHD community with structure, strategies, and accountability — so they can thrive in work, family, and life.In this episode:• The biggest myths about ADHD that keep people stuck• How to create systems that actually work (even when motivation is low)• Practical ways to manage overwhelm and build momentum each day• Why the right tools can help you unleash your full potential🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Brooke Schnittman!_🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/274-win-the-day-podcast-brooke-schnittman_Episode links:🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan📚 ‘ABCs of ADHD workbook’ by Brooke Schnittman (for 50% off, use code: WIN)📷 Brooke Schnittman Instagram⚡ Brooke Schnittman website📚 ‘Activate Your ADHD Potential’ by Brooke Schnittman🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify_Timemarkers:00:00 Who is Brooke Schnittman1:35 Interview starts2:05 What ADHD actually is and how it shows up in daily life 4:18 How a lifetime of bullying led to a career helping others 6:24 What bullying looks like for adults with ADHD (and why it's often missed)7:25 Why ADHD traits make people easy targets — and what's really driving it 8:14 How to support an ADHD employee without making things worse 9:30 What never to say to someone with ADHD at work 10:28 How to stand up for yourself when a boss crosses the line13:28 Why having one true friend can change everything for someone with ADHD 15:25 Three steps to stop the bullying cycle and protect your energy 18:45 How teachers are (and aren't) equipped to handle kids with ADHD 21:41 What an IEP is and why every student might need one 25:33 When medication for ADHD is worth considering — and when to try other tools first 28:33 How hurt people become bullies — and how to process the shame 33:53 A proven script for having the difficult conversations you've been avoiding 39:47 The biggest myth about ADHD that's doing real harm 40:48 How to support an ADHD child without turning home into a correction zone 43:02 Time management strategies that actually work for ADHD brains 44:31 How to stop your kid from being so tired all the time47:20 Why regulating yourself first is the secret to calmer parenting 49:13 Affirmation for today “I am strong”51:00 Rocket Round_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always…#WinTheDayPS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 248: Perform Under Fire with Leigh Anderson

Mar 3, 2026 • 14min
273. The Question That Silenced the Room 😲
“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonI just had the toughest gig of my career: keynote speaker at my daughter’s school for career day. Big pressure! My wife demanded that I keep our family name in good standing. My daughter pleaded with me to not embarrass her. But there was one big lesson that came out of it—and it could transform your entire life.Onward,JamesPS — We just passed 11M+ views on YouTube! Join 24K+ other subscribers 🍿_Listening on Spotify?Leave a comment to share your thoughts._Want to support the show?Hit 'Follow' and leave a 5-star rating to help others #WinTheDay.💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3b29Q2U🙏 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6Loving the episode? Share it with a friend so they can benefit, too._Your support is greatly appreciated 💜#WinTheDay

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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 3min
272. Win Your Relationship with John Gray (author, 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus') 💗
“The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships.” — Tony RobbinsToday, we welcome back Dr. John Gray, author of the global phenomenon Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, the best-selling relationship books of all time.John has spent 40+ years helping people build stronger relationships by understanding the biological and emotional differences between men and women.His groundbreaking work has been translated into 45 languages and continues to shape how we think about love, intimacy, and partnership.In this episode, John dives deeper into modern relationships — from the impact of stress and hormones on attraction, to the biggest mistakes couples make, and what you can do right now to reignite connection, passion, and trust.We'll also go through:• Why understanding hormones is key to lasting attraction• The #1 reason couples fall into a rut — and how to fix it• How to fight less, reconnect faster, and deepen intimacy• The truth about modern masculinity and feminine power• And how to build a relationship that gets better with time🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. John Gray!_🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/272-win-the-day-podcast-john-gray_Episode links:🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan⚡ John Gray website📷 John Gray Instagram📚 Books by John Gray🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify_Timemarkers:00:00 Who is John Gray2:20 Interview with John Gray starts2:54 Why women don’t feel they need men anymore — and why that matters3:47 Work stress, hormones, and why talking matters more than fixing4:16 Why men shouldn’t interrupt — and how listening actually works7:13 How to ask for support without blame9:21 Brain differences: why men and women listen differently11:53 Testosterone, estrogen, and why men want to be heroes13:04 Menopause, perimenopause, and the estrogen shift no one explains18:05 When attraction fades and relationships fall into a rut (how romance actually works)22:28 The 5-minute rule that can change a marriage27:44 Sex, hormones, and why intimacy starts outside the bedroom29:16 Why familiarity kills passion — and what to do instead31:23 John Gray’s best relationship tips (and how to raise your testosterone fast)36:33 Should couples go to bed angry?37:58 Processing emotions instead of suppressing them (the secret to happiness)42:40 Addiction, dopamine, porn, and modern male struggle54:06 Dating apps, dopamine, and why modern dating feels broken (anxious attachment)58:37 Win the Day rocket round and what makes a winning relationship_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always…#WinTheDayPS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 101: Win Your Relationship with John Gray

Feb 18, 2026 • 10min
271. How to Achieve ANY Goal (Yes, Really) 🚴♀️
"It always seems impossible until it's done." — Nelson MandelaThe promise of this episode is to help you achieve literally any goal you set for yourself. Sounds pretty lofty, right? 😲Well, in any goal, the X factor is the mindset you adopt when you: first, set the goal; and second, when you do the work that will achieve the goal.In this minisode, we're going to explain that in detail — with practical examples to help you win the day or change the world.Onward,JamesPS — We just passed 11M+ views on YouTube! Join 24K+ other subscribers 🍿_Links mentioned:🇬🇧 Episode 270: Live At Your Limit with Dean Stott _Listening on Spotify?Leave a comment to share your thoughts._Want to support the show?Hit 'Follow' and leave a 5-star rating to help others #WinTheDay.💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3b29Q2U🙏 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6Loving the episode? Share it with a friend so they can benefit, too._Your support is greatly appreciated 💜#WinTheDay

Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 32min
270. Live At Your Limit with Dean Stott, MBE (British special forces) ⚔️🇬🇧
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." — Edmund BurkeDean Stott served in one of the world’s most elite special forces units, the British SBS (Special Boat Service).In a 16-year military career, Dean deployed to the planet’s most hostile environments, tackled counter-terrorism operations, and lived the unrelenting pursuit of excellence.In 2011, a parachuting accident ended his military career, but Dean didn’t slow down. He became a world-leading security consultant, protecting presidents, royal families, and governments—even evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya in 2014 and rescuing over 200 people from Israel in 2023.Then, with barely 20 miles of cycling experience, Dean set out to break two world records by biking the 14,000-mile Pan American Highway from Argentina to Alaska in under 100 days. He did it—raising over $1.4 million for mental health charities along the way.In 2024, Dean was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).Dean now hosts Netflix’s Toughest Forces on Earth and SAS Australia, while inspiring global audiences as a sought-after speaker.In this episode:How to set—and achieve—goals beyond your wildest imagination.The best lessons from the world’s preeminent special forces units.How to build unbreakable resilience when everything goes wrong.Why a better life starts with you.🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dean Stott!_🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/270-win-the-day-podcast-dean-stott_Episode links:🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan⚡ Dean Stott website📷 Dean Stott Instagram📚 ‘Relentless’ by Dean Stott📽️ Dean Stott YouTube🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify_Timemarkers:00:00 Who is Dean Stott2:00 Interview starts2:58 How to handle the haters7:04 The power of self-belief (how to achieve the impossible)9:45 The #1 skill of a special forces operator11:23 Selection for British special forces (SAS/SBS)14:00 Special forces secret to overcoming fear14:42 What’s the difference between the SAS (Special Air Service) and the SBS (Special Boat Service)16:08 Be the "Grey Man"20:16 If you don't believe that you can do it, you've already failed21:21 What’s the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 special forces24:02 The #1 tip for a success life (do the basics well)25:22 What it’s like to be a Tier One special forces26:44 Why SAS and SBS are different to Delta and SEAL Team 627:35 How each special forces unit is different31:02 How dangerous are the most dangerous places on Earth34:30 Life as a security contractor36:20 Having a “fixer” in every region42:46 How to prepare for violence44:42 Transition to civilian life46:27 Dealing with ungrateful civilians49:26 Dean Stott parachuting accident54:24 Going from Tier 1 operator to military contractor57:21 Being in Libya for the 2012 Benghazi attack 59:09 Saving children from the 2024 terrorist attack in Israel1:02:26 Never getting emotionally involved1:05:35 How to survive your darkest moments1:08:38 Why you need a support network1:09:36 How to push through when you’ve got nothing left1:11:10 How Dean Stott planned his world record1:15:27 From the battlefield to the boardroom1:18:02 Best tips for parenting1:20:57 The unrelenting pursuit of excellence1:24:20 Affirmation1:26:01 Rocket Round_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always…#WinTheDayPS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 250: Masters of Uncertainty with Rich Diviney (SEAL Team 6)

Feb 4, 2026 • 20min
269. How to Survive a Cold Plunge 🥶
“An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” — Dale CarnegieThere’s been a trend sweeping the world and that’s cold exposure.In the busy world we’re in today, more and more people are connecting back to these ancient traditions that help us feel our best.Onward,JamesPS — We just passed 10M+ views on YouTube! Join 23K+ other subscribers on YouTube 🍿_Links mentioned:🌴 Likeminded sauna and cold plunge in Los Angeles (Venice)_Listening on Spotify?Leave a comment to share your thoughts.Want to support the show?Hit 'Follow' and leave a 5-star rating to help others #WinTheDay.💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3b29Q2U🙏 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6Loving the episode? Share it with a friend so they can benefit, too._Your support is greatly appreciated 💜#WinTheDay

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Jan 28, 2026 • 12min
268. How to Win the Year (Even If You Feel Lost) 🏆
A compact roadmap for rescuing stalled New Year momentum. Learn why initial excitement fades and how to reverse-engineer a year by imagining December 31st. Pick a 90-day breakthrough, set a 30-day milestone, and choose a seven-day decisive move to start momentum. Practical, urgent steps to turn vague intentions into clear action.

Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 7min
267. The Mindset Reset That Will Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever with Dr. Ellen Langer (Harvard psychologist) | From the Vault🧠
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonHarvard psychologist, Dr. Ellen Langer, is known as the mother of mindfulness.Through her 13 bestselling books and 200+ research articles, Dr. Langer’s research has significantly advanced the literature on positive psychology, health, and human performance — and appeared in everything from The New York Times to The Simpsons.Her new book The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health has just been released. In this episode:How labels, positive or negative, can alter your destinyProven psychological tips to upgrade your daily routineHow to adjust the behavior of someone important to youThinking your way out of chronic stress and anxiety; andHow to harness the power of your own mind to dramatically increase your health, happiness, and performance.Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Ellen Langer!_Show links:🎯 Take the Win the Day Quiz and get your FREE personalized action plan📚 ‘The Mindful Body: Thinking our way to chronic health’ by Ellen Langer⚡ Ellen Langer website📝 Ellen Langer Facebook📷 Ellen Langer Instagram🍏 Enroll in the Win the Day Accelerator🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel💚 Give Win the Day a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts🙏 Give Win the Day a 5-star rating on Spotify_Timemarkers:0:17 Who is Ellen Langer1:51 Interview starts3:10 What does it mean to be “mindful” vs “mindless”?4:23 How to become more mindful 7:45 Everything you know can be wrong9:19 Facts are just probabilities11:24 How Ellen Langer comes up with a research study12:01 What is the counterclockwise study15:40 Mind-body unity17:52 How Ellen Langer sets goals20:29 The Mindful Body by Dr. Ellen Langer22:09 Our expectations tend to be fulfilled (do instead of try)25:19 Behavior makes sense from the actor’s perspective27:11 How to turn a bad habit into a good habit30:46 Where mindfulness meets high performance32:17 How to change someone’s behavior37:20 Why the medical system is failing us40:21 Stress is psychological43:44 Why we trust pills, prescriptions, and professionals49:38 Instant gratification52:39 The unknown power of the human mind56:54 How to make decisions (make the decision right)1:01:43 Affirmation1:03:25 Rocket Round_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always...#WinTheDayPS — In case you missed it: Your Path to Health, Healing, and Happiness with Dr. David Rabin 💗 (neuroscientist; psychiatrist; founder, Apollo Neuro): Ep 176


