Habits and Hustle

Ken Rideout, a former Wall Street trader turned world-class masters marathoner and recovery advocate. He recounts trading addiction for daily runs and extreme endurance. Short, punchy stories cover his rise in finance, a brutal detox turning point, impulsive entry and survival in a 155-mile desert race, and the ruthless routines that built his championship-level endurance.

Liz Tenuto, The Workout Witch: certified somatic movement coach and author who teaches nervous system regulation. She explains why stress gets physically stuck, the science behind somatics and Polyvagal theory, how sleep positions reveal stress, the role of the psoas in fight-or-flight, and a stepwise protocol for releasing chronic tension.

Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and happiness researcher behind Psychology and the Good Life, explains how modern tech and comparison steal joy. Short segments cover social connection, time affluence, why money and manifesting fail, doomscrolling, phones as empty calories of connection, and simple research-backed habits that actually help.

Liz Tenuto, somatic movement teacher and author known as The Workout Witch, blends psychology, Pilates, Reiki and Feldenkrais to teach micro-movements that calm the nervous system. She demonstrates fast forehead strokes, ear-pulls, scalp and pelvic routines. Short sequences for sciatica, bloating, sleep and stress regulation are highlighted in this practical, movement-first conversation.

Dr. Valter Longo, a biochemist who directs the USC Longevity Institute and created the Fasting Mimicking Diet. He explains why 12-hour fasts may outperform longer windows, how the FMD was designed and protects muscle, different FMD protocols for cancer and Alzheimer’s, and what to watch for with GLP-1 drugs and long-term risks.

A look at the mental trick that gets you to do things you dread by shifting focus to how you will feel afterward. Short takes on why waiting for motivation fails and how gym habits reveal wider patterns of avoidance. A candid look at in-the-moment pleasures, procrastination loops, and why hard conversations often bring relief.

James Dumoulin, 23-year-old founder of School of Hard Knocks who built a major media brand by cold-approaching wealthy people. He explains how he landed Mark Cuban, the three-to-five-second hook that makes short videos pop, why one viral hit is not a business, and how he turned viral interviews into diversified companies while protecting long-term brand value.

Practical tips on getting kids to open up using active listening and true presence. Ideas for where conversations flow naturally, like car rides and bedtime. Suggestions for specific, open-ended prompts instead of “how was school.” Advice on sharing your own stories, giving one-on-one time, and respecting boundaries to build trust without pressure.

Sarah Shahi, actress and author known for Sex/Life and Life Is Lifey, reflects on reclaiming feminine authenticity and career reinvention. She recounts the audition that changed everything, how playing Billie cracked her open, and why courage means moving forward with fear. She also discusses rebuilding after a public divorce, daily wellness rituals, and the teachers who shaped her healing.

A deep dive into why listening matters more than speaking. Tips for active listening, staying present, and following conversation flow. Clear advice on simplifying language and matching tone to your audience. Practical points about body language, mirroring, and small habits that build trust and make people feel heard.