Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

The Mind Pump Media foursome of Sal DiStefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews and Doug Egge was the first of the big podcasters to invite Paul for a podcast interview, way back in Spring 2017.Nearly two years later, it’s Paul’s chance to turn the tables on this “mature pack of wolves” as he launches his Living 4D With Paul Chek podcast, using his 4 Doctors principles to reveal some personal challenges the Mind Pump Media crew faced along the way to success.Show NotesThe origin of the podcast title. (2:48)The beginnings of the Mind Pump Media podcast. (8:36)Respecting the level of alpha on a team to know when to shift to a feminine, receptive pole. (15:15)What does love really mean? (24:00)How important is having a dream? (28:40)What values Mind Pump Media uses to guide their podcasts. (30:20)What motivates people? (37:16)How do you balance work with unrational or unbound play? (51:07)How do you worship life? (54:10)Making bad decisions you never want to repeat. (1:04:10)Loving work more than people. (1:06:55)Joseph Campbell: The cave you fear to enter has the treasure you need the most… (1:14:57)You don’t have to work out every day to be healthy. (1:19:12)The 1-3 percent rule of working out. (1:21:40)How the Mind Pump Media guys create sustained happiness for themselves. (1:24:03)If things like pain have no meaning, you’d be on drugs all the time. (1:26:06)Happiness is an earned process that requires ownership. (1:28:00)Pain is a very powerful teacher. (1:29:23)Working on a team committed to common goals. (1:30:50)Having better relationships with others and spiritual growth are inside jobs. (1:35:50)Working in grows the person inside the skin suit. Working out grows the skin suit. (1:40:13)Your greatest strength may be your greatest weakness too. (1:47:06)If you had five minutes left on this planet, what would you want to say to people? (1:49:38)ResourcesThe Last 4 Doctors You’ll Ever NeedStealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy Seals and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work by Steven Kotler and Jamie WhealMaster Fong Ha, Integral Ch’uan InstituteThe Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work by Joseph Campbell and Phil CousineauOlympic Coach Charlie Francis’ 1-3 percent ruleAs an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

After two years of being a guest on many podcasts -- including Mind Pump Media, Aubrey Marcus, Ben Greenfield Fitness, and Josh Trent’s Wellness Force -- Paul is now on the interviewing end with the debut of his weekly Living 4D With Paul Chek podcast.Paul explains what and who inspired him to become part of the podcasting world as a way to fight against the movement toward unfulfilling fast food education that doesn’t help you live a dream-affirmative life.Show NotesPaul’s vision for his podcast. (2:11)Inspiration from the Mind Pump Media guys. (5:28)No fast-food education here. (7:48)Healthy conflict brings more meaning and truth to conversations and relationships. (16:46)Why Paul calls his podcast Living 4D. (20:24)Most doctors and therapists are no healthier than their patients. (25:50)Learning how to improvise and adapt in life. (31:37)Question yourself and your ideas constantly. (34:00)When a culture loses its mythology, it’s not long for this world. (36:12)Children can hear the “truth buzzer.” (37:18)Spirituality helps us understand why we have more things in common than we do differences. (39:11)Future guests on Living 4D With Paul Chek. (41:15)Men would do a lot better if they would allow powerful women to do what they do best. (48:38)The cycle of fours that follow our lives. (49:00)The octave of our existence. (52:54)New Living 4D with Paul Chek podcasts debut on… (55:52)ResourcesHow to Eat, Move and Be HealthyThe Last 4 Doctors You’ll Ever NeedThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.