Patterns of Power with Craig Perra (habits, mindfulness, high-performance, self-leadership)

What if the strongest marriages aren't built on chemistry... but on intention?In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Eric and Cheri Plantenberg for a conversation about what it really takes to build a relationship that grows stronger over time.They share the incredible story of how their relationship began, the lessons they learned through life's hardest seasons, and the practical principles that have helped them build a marriage rooted in trust, purpose, and commitment.This isn't just a conversation about marriage. It's about becoming the kind of person who creates healthy relationships—in business, in family, and in life.In this episode you'll discover:• Why great marriages are built, not found• The power of intentional communication• How to navigate conflict without growing apart• The habits that strengthen trust over time• Why personal growth is the foundation of every great relationshipWhether you're married, dating, or simply want stronger relationships, this episode will leave you with practical insights you can apply immediately.Connect with Eric & Cheri Plantenberg:🌐 Those Lucky Bastardshttps://www.thoseluckybastards.com🌐 Abundant Living Retreathttps://www.abundantlivingretreat.com🎙️ Patterns of Power explores the habits, mindset, and systems that help leaders create extraordinary lives.Take Craig's FREE Self-Sabotage Assessment:https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst🌐 Mindful Habit Masteryhttps://mindfulhabitmastery.comIf this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation.

Cruz Gamboa spent 20+ years climbing to the top of General Electric — closing an $800 million deal, leading capital markets across Latin America, and earning a spot in the executive ranks. Then the CEO called to congratulate him. And he felt completely empty.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Cruz Gamboa, founder of Ascend Growth Ventures, to unpack what happens when high-performing men reach the goal — and discover it was the wrong one.Cruz gets raw about work addiction, panic attacks, porn use, daily drinking, a marriage that couldn't survive the grind, and the moment a doctor told him the problem wasn't physical. It was between his ears.If you're a driven man privately wondering why success doesn't feel like enough — this conversation is for you.What you'll take away:-Why work addiction is one of the most socially accepted and least recognized dopamine traps-How identity gets fused to professional title — and what it costs when that title changes-The difference between being curious about your dream and being committed to it-Why lack of self-love is the root cause behind every compulsive pattern Craig sees in clients -How to build a mission big enough that bad days become data instead of disasters-The OKR framework for aligning your goals to your actual purpose — not just your metricsWho this is for: Executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing men who are winning on paper and quietly asking "is this it?"Connect with Cruz Gamboa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgamboaWebsite: https://ascendgrowthventures.comWebsite: www.AscendGrowthVentures.comTake the Self-Sabotage Assessment (free): www.mindfulhabitmastery.com/slstPatterns of Power is the essential playbook for high-performing men ready to dismantle reactive habits and step into their full power.Hosted by Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit System.🌐 High Performance: www.mindfulhabitmastery.com🌐 Sex & Porn Addiction: www.mindfulhabithelp.com #leadership #success #entrepreneur #highperformance #burnout #mindset #selfleadership #executive #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth

Prediction markets like Kalshi let you bet on presidential elections, Taylor Swift's engagement, and whether it'll snow in LA this month. Billions in annual trading volume. Near-zero consumer protections. And a younger male demographic growing faster than any other.Craig Perra sits down with Joe Ciccolo -- nationally recognized expert in digital asset regulatory compliance, founder of BitAML, and Executive Director of the California Blockchain Advisory Coalition -- to break down what prediction markets actually are, why they're structurally different from gambling (and why that distinction matters for your protection), and what nobody in the industry wants you to know about the regulatory gap that leaves consumers completely exposed.This is not a fear piece. This is a pattern recognition conversation.What you'll learn:*How prediction markets work and why they're more addictive than traditional betting*The insider trading paradox: why informed trading is literally built into the model*Why the FTC regulates these platforms but has zero consumer protection mandate*How crypto exchanges fusing with prediction markets are eliminating the last friction between you and a compulsive bet*What the industry's own marketing reveals about who they're really targetingIf you recognize yourself in any of this, the Self-Sabotage Assessment at mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst is where to start.Connect with Joe Ciccolo:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeciccolo/Website: https://www.bitaml.com📱 Text "I WANT FREEDOM" to 877-356-5573 🌐 Mindful Habit Mastery https://mindfulhabitmastery.com📊 Take the Self-Sabotage Assessment https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slstFollow Craig Perra for more insights on self-leadership, habit change, impulse control, and creating freedom that lasts. #predictionmarkets #gamblingaddiction #digitaladdiction #sportsbetting #crypto #impulsecontrol #menshealth #highperformance #executive #entrepreneur #habits #selfleadership

Most couples never learned how to talk about sex — let alone create a deeply connected, passionate relationship that lasts decades.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Dan Purcell, founder of Get Your Marriage On, coach to hundreds of couples worldwide, host of a podcast with 1.7M+ listens, and creator of intimacy tools used by over half a million couples.Together they unpack:• Why many men grow up believing sex is shameful or dangerous• How porn, secrecy, and performance pressure quietly damage intimacy• The surprising difference between spontaneous vs. responsive desire (and why this changes marriages)• What healthy masculine sexuality actually looks like• Why “duty sex” destroys connection• The hidden ways couples accidentally make intimacy worse• How to rebuild trust, passion, vulnerability, and play inside long-term relationships• Why great sex isn’t luck — it’s something couples can intentionally buildIf you’ve ever wondered:“Why does intimacy feel disconnected?”“Why do I feel rejected?”“Why did our sex life disappear?”“Can marriages actually get better after years together?”This conversation is for you.About Dan Purcell:Dan and his wife Emily founded Get Your Marriage On with a mission to help millions of couples create stronger marriages through fun, deeply connected intimacy. Dan is working toward his PhD in Clinical Sexology, has coached couples around the world, hosts a top relationship podcast, leads retreats and workshops, and created the popular Intimately Us and Just Between Us apps.🎁 Free gift from Dan for Mindful Habit listeners:https://getyourmarriageon.com/mindfulhabitConnect with Dan:Podcast: Get Your Marriage OnWebsite: https://getyourmarriageon.comLearn more about Craig & The Mindful Habit:https://mindfulhabitmastery.com#Marriage #Intimacy #Relationships #MensHealth #SelfLeadership #PornRecovery #Connection #SexualHealth #MindfulHabit #HighPerformance

Millions of men struggle with performance anxiety, erection problems, stress, shame, and intimacy issues—but almost nobody talks about it honestly.In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Shay Doran, who specializes in helping men overcome sexual performance anxiety and erection problems. After experiencing these struggles himself, Shay has gone on to help men around the world regain confidence, improve intimacy, and feel normal again.In this conversation:• Why performance anxiety happens• Stress, shame & the nervous system• Porn, pressure and male identity• The hidden reasons many men struggle silently• Why the solution is often deeper than physical symptoms• Practical steps toward lasting changeConnect with Shay and take his free quiz:https://shay-doran.com/free-quiz/If you’re struggling with stress, habits, shame, or self-sabotage, start here:https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slstSubscribe for conversations on self leadership, habits, performance, stress, and sustainable change.#menshealth #highperformance #success #habits #executive #entrepreneur #performanceanxiety #selfleadership

What you consume in private does not stay private. In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra opens up about the hidden cost of porn, secrecy, shame, and compartmentalization — especially for high-performing men who look successful on the outside but feel out of alignment behind closed doors.This is not a shame-based conversation. It is a call for honesty. Craig breaks down how private patterns can slowly escalate, how they affect intimacy, leadership, self-respect, and family life, and why men need to ask a harder question: Is what I do in private consistent with the man I say I want to become?Take the self-sabotage assessmenthere: https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst#menshealth #highperformance #success #habits #addiction #executive #entrepreneur #professional

You’ve tried willpower. Discipline. Therapy.And you still end up in the same patterns. That’s not failure.That’s a broken strategy.Your behavior isn’t random — it’s the predictable output of a system that was built long before you understood it. Once you see it, everything changes.Take the self-sabotage assessment Craig mentioned (takes 5 minutes):https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst