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Second Peak with Mitchel Schwindt, M.D.
by Mitchel Schwindt, M.D. | author | coaching | consulting
You built a career that worked. Now it does not fit. Second Peak is for professionals in the middle of that gap. Physicians, executives, founders, and operators who hit the target and found the target was the wrong one. Dr. Mitchel Schwindt spent two decades in emergency medicine and helicopter flight medicine, where bad decisions have immediate consequences. He now builds systems for reinvention. Time leverage. AI. Human performance. Stoic practice applied to actual problems instead of quoted on a poster. No motivation. No affirmations. Frameworks you can run this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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You Were Never Bad at Friendship. You Just Lost the Machine That Ran It.
Men in their 50s and 60s don’t have a friendship problem. They have an infrastructure problem. Nobody has told them that, which is why they read their shrinking social circle as a personal failure. Friendship was never something they built. It was a byproduct of the environments and systems they...
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Your Afternoon Workout Is a Sleeping Pill.
Most people trying to improve sleep reach for pills, gummies, supplements, or another glass of wine. They may be overlooking one of the most powerful tools they already have: exercise. But there’s a catch. When you exercise may matter almost as much as whether you exercise at all. In this…
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Layers
It's time to take them off. Join us on the climb. https://www.skool.com/second-peak-4753/about Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a...
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Eating on the Road With No Kitchen: The Three Things That Actually Matter
Eating on the Road With No Kitchen: The Three Things That Actually Matter. Join us at Second Peak: https://www.skool.com/second-peak-4753/about Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This...
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Gain And Loss Are The Same Thing.
Gain And Loss Are The Same Thing. Most People Never Figure This Out. Everybody wants the gain. Nobody wants the bill. Gain and loss are not opposites. They are the same substance at different temperatures, and once you stop treating loss as punishment, it becomes the most useful data you own. In...
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Welcome to Second Peak
New format intro Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy, and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See...
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The Second Slap
If you listen carefully, the universe will conspire to help you. Ignore it at your own peril. Fortunately, the universal force will reach back out and hit you a second time to fully wake you up. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers...
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You Don't Have A Discipline Problem
You Don't Have a Discipline Problem Most people think they need more discipline. They're wrong. They have an identity problem. There's a canyon between eating a healthy meal and being a healthy eater. One is something you do. The other is something you are. This is how you cross it. Drawing on...
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Fixing The Broken Process
Sharing an interview I did with a men's health high-performance coach, my friend and colleague Shimshon Meir Frankel What happens when an ER trauma physician who spent 25 years making life or death decisions is forced to audit his own life? In this episode of Masterful Leaders, we sit down with…
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Why AI is not delivering value
Data shows that professionals using AI are gaining back hours of free time every week, but they are not gaining traction. Here is why. AI was designed to make you more productive, so how come high-performers are not regaining their time? Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets...
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Your Career Is a Bet. Here's What It's Betting On.
Here's what most people miss about AI disruption: it's not your job that's at risk. It's the problem your job was built to solve. If that problem graduates and you don't, you're standing on ground that no longer exists. I break down three specific moves in this video. Which one hit hardest for…
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Second Peak
You didn't get here by accident. Don't let the next chapter happen by default. You've built the career. You've earned the income. And somewhere in the last few years, a quiet question started showing up: Is this it? Second Peak is an AI-powered life optimization program built for high-performing...
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The Hidden Asset Making Some Professionals Wealthy
Most professionals think wealth is built through better tactics, better credentials, or working harder. But the people who create real leverage understand something different: Your network is not just a list of contacts. It is a living portfolio of trust, reputation, generosity, and strategic...
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The Door You Don't Open
I spent twenty years in level one trauma centers and helicopter medicine. I've been swung at, grabbed, cursed at, and threatened by people I was actively trying to save. And the most important thing I learned in those rooms had nothing to do with medicine. Not every emergency is your emergency.…
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Win By Subtraction
In 1892, Sherlock Holmes solved a murder by asking one question nobody else thought to ask. Why didn't the dog bark? Everyone else was staring at the evidence in front of them. Holmes paid attention to what was missing. That single idea changed how I think about time, work, and productivity. Most...
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The Productivity Payoff Nobody Is Talking About
I was walking backwards on a treadmill doing knee rehab when I realized everything I believed about productivity was wrong. Most systems promise more output. More tasks completed. More revenue. But the real payoff of reclaiming 10 to 15 hours a week has nothing to do with work. Barbara...
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The AI Cliff Is Here. You Can Fall Or You Can Climb.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than most people are prepared for. Entire careers are being disrupted. Skills that once felt secure suddenly feel fragile. Many professionals feel like they are standing at the edge of a cliff with no clear path forward. But the Stoic...
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Forged in Fire: Why Reinvention Is Supposed to Be Hard
Implementing AI in your 50s can feel overwhelming. New tools, new workflows, new speed. But growth is not supposed to feel easy. Just like steel requires fire and diamonds require pressure, professional reinvention demands friction. This article explores why AI adoption feels hard for experienced...
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Burnout Is a Lie. Here's What's Actually Happening.
You Don't Need Rest. You Need a Better System. You're not burned out. You have plenty of energy. It's just being spent on the wrong things. I spent twenty years in emergency medicine — trauma bays, helicopter medicine, environments where every second of your attention mattered because someone was...
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The ONE Thing That Keeps You From Winning
Most people are not failing because they are lazy. They are failing because they keep breaking focus. In this video, I break down the brutal truth behind shiny object syndrome, why boredom kills momentum, and how The One Thing by Gary Keller can help you stop drifting and start building something...
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The 7 Day Reset
Time to wake up and take action. Reset your mind and intention and change the course of this year and your life. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset…
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Escape the crush.
Most professionals feel like they’re getting crushed by change. AI is accelerating. Industries are shifting. The rules of work are being rewritten. But Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus offered a powerful insight centuries ago: the pressure we feel often comes from our assumptions, not from reality...
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Lost in the Fog: What the Mountain Taught Me About Destiny
If this story hit you, you already know something. You are not lost. You are in process. This channel is for men who refuse to drift. For builders. For thinkers. For those navigating reinvention, uncertainty, and the fog that comes with growth. Here we explore mindset, resilience, Stoicism,...
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Facing Death To Force Rebirth
If I’ve been given a second chance, what actually deserves my life? We sold the house. Sold the property. Sold the toys. Simplified everything. And rebuilt from clarity instead of ambition. This is my “dead for a day” story. If you’ve ever: – Felt invincible – Avoided a hard truth – Optimized the...
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Not all time is created equal.
Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy, and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Finding the Light in Dark Times
Stop racing through life and demanding the unreasonable. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy, and...
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Your Augmented Job
Are you being amplified by AI or do you refuse to adapt? Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy, and...
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You Wrote The Script
Most people aren’t suffering because life is hard. They’re suffering because they’re arguing with what is. In this 3 part Stoic gut punch, you’ll learn how to accept the present moment like you chose it, play your role with ruthless excellence, and stop folding when people mock your growth. One...
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Bury Who You Used to Be
You're not stuck because you lack a plan. You're stuck because you never ended the last chapter. Most people ghost their old identities, quietly drifting away while still psychologically reporting for duty. That cracked door? It's draining every ounce of momentum from what's next. After 20+ years...
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Being vs Doing
Stop labeling every behavior Be vs do Identity is at stake Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy, and...
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Control the controllables.
Use this simple Stoic philosophy to improve your life instantly Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy,...
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Sand In Your Gears
Simple actionable steps to eliminate self-sabotage and get you on track for the best year yet. www.mitchelschwindt.com Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset,...
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You Can’t Control the Bleeding.
The Day Stoicism Was Forced on Me in a Hospital Bed I nearly bled out after a routine cardiac procedure. No warning. No choice. No control. Stoic philosophy doesn’t teach calm when life is easy. It teaches composure when everything goes wrong at once. This story isn’t about medicine. It’s about...
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Your Opinion Is Not Required
Most men are walking around with a courtroom running in their head. Judge. Jury. Executioner. Every interaction becomes a trial. Every delay becomes disrespect. Every stranger becomes a problem to solve or a threat to manage. We call this “being perceptive.” In reality, it’s an untrained mind...
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The Sacred Space Between: Why You Can't Just Stop
The Sacred Space Between: Why You Can't Just Stop We've all been there. Standing at the edge of change, declaring war on our old habits like they're enemies to be conquered. "I'm going to stop procrastinating." "I'm going to quit scrolling." "I'm done with negative self-talk." And then…
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The Hidden Habit That Destroys Your Productivity
Your brain is carrying open loops that steal your focus, drain your energy, and sabotage your discipline. Most people never notice it. They wonder why they feel overwhelmed even when they are working hard. In this video I break down why closing loops is one of the most important habits for...
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Gratitude Wins
In this episode, we dive into the science of gratitude. Researchers have shown that those who express gratitude regularly are typically 25% happier. Check out the positive psychology literature for more details. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode...
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The Night I Learned What Real Strength Looks Like
The Night I Learned What Real Strength Looks Like This is the story of a night that changed the way I understand human potential. I was working a flight shift in northern Michigan when we were called to a rural hospital during a brutal winter storm. The patient was a man in his fifties....
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Obstacles Make You Stronger
I learned that in emergency medicine. Every tough case, every failure, every loss. They weren’t breaking me. They were building me for the next one. To survive, I had to accept the uncontrollable. Stress doesn’t destroy you. Mismanaged stress does. Controlled adversity rewires your nervous system...
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The 3 Words That Kill Fear
The 3 Words That Kill Fear Most people collapse when fear shows up. High performers use it. Next time fear hits, say three words that rewire your brain: Bring it on. Before big calls or critical ER cases, my heart and mind would surge. Fear, excitement, anticipation. It is all energy waiting to…
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This Small Gap Will Transform Your Relationships
Your interpretation of events does not mean they are set in stone. Pause and use the small gap of time to reframe the outcome that serves you. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This…
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You Must Control These Three Levers
A lot of men in their late thirties to mid forties carry the same silent fear. The fear that the job keeps demanding more and paying less. The fear that one day someone in an office far away will decide you are no longer needed. The fear that everything you have worked for could collapse under…
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The Only 3 You Need To Win The Day
Blueprint for Arete - living the best version of yourself Energy Work Love How are you showing up? Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild…
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Unfortunate vs Unforgiveable
Unfortunate moments don’t define you — how you respond does. Take back control, one mindset shift at a time. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe…
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The Power of Bright Lines
The Power of Bright Lines: How 100% Decisions Forge Consistency and Confidence The Trap of Fuzzy Goals We’ve all been there. January rolls around, and we declare: “This year, I’m going to get in shape.” For a week or two, we go to the gym, skip dessert, maybe even buy some overpriced supplements....
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The Hope Molecule Protocol
The Hope Molecule Protocol: How Your Muscles Are Your Brain's Best Pharmacy What if I told you that every step you take, every rep you complete, every dance move you bust out is literally manufacturing hope inside your body? Welcome to the fascinating world of myokines—your muscle's gift to your...
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Building Your Discipline-Happiness Connection
The Core Paradox: Most people chase happiness directly, but what if happiness is actually a byproduct of discipline—not something you pursue, but something that emerges from consistent, intentional actions. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode...
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Stop Waiting For Easy
The race is never over. Show up today, tomorrow, forever. Welcome to ReCharge, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Each episode delivers practical, high-impact tools you can use immediately. This is your place to reset, reframe, and rebuild a life with more clarity, energy, and...
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Why Your FEAR Means You're Ready to Create
Think fear means you should quit? You've got it backwards. 🔥 That crushing doubt in your stomach? That voice saying "you're not good enough"? That's not a stop sign—it's your creative GPS telling you you're heading in the RIGHT direction. In this no-BS video, I'll destroy the biggest lie holding...
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The Terrorist In Your Head
A Combat Protocol for Rumination, Distraction & Shiny Objects As an emergency medicine physician, the pace and constant up/down activity and task switching make my ADHD tendencies seem completely normal—at least when I'm toting a stethoscope and running from chest pain to trauma to overdose to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You built a career that worked. Now it does not fit.
Second Peak is for professionals in the middle of that gap. Physicians, executives, founders, and operators who hit the target and found the target was the wrong one.
Dr. Mitchel Schwindt spent two decades in emergency medicine and helicopter flight medicine, where bad decisions have immediate consequences. He now builds systems for reinvention. Time leverage. AI. Human performance. Stoic practice applied to actual problems instead of quoted on a poster.
No motivation. No affirmations. Frameworks you can run this week.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mitchel Schwindt, M.D. | author | coaching | consulting
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