The HigherUp Podcast

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The HigherUp Podcast

The HigherUp Podcast has one mission - to share easily implementable ways to improve your life. The host of this podcast is Michael Smoak, or HigherUpWellness on social media. I will be breaking down concepts and principles in the health and wellness space that are often complex and convoluted into easily digestible, actionable steps that you can do for low or no cost. This podcast will be a combination of solo episodes and interview episodes of guests who embody the HigherUp lifestyle.

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    Nomad Life Update, How Hardship Shapes Us | The HigherUp Podcast Ep.

    I am doing 15 Seminars in North America! Vote for your city as a stop HERE | https://laylo.com/laylo-higheruptour/m/wBJxpqDream Recovery Code HU on ALL sleep performance products saves you 15% | dreamrecovery.ioGet whoop free for a month | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Drop your #stepcheck in the comments!

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    What It Takes To Build a Winning Brand w/ The Founders of Promix | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 77

    Devon Levesque and Albert Matheny are the founders of Promix Nutrition. They built an eight figure brand off integrity, loyalty, and quality today. I sit down with them to ask them how they did it.I’m going on tour! 10 live shows in North America. Hit the link below to vote for your city as a stop.https://laylo.com/laylo-higheruptour/m/wBJxpq?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioDream Recovery code HU saves you 15%! | Dreamrecovery.io Get 1 month free of whoop! | http://join.whoop.com/higherupwellness

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    Neuroscience Backed Tips For a Better Life w/ Bella Dane | The HigherUp Podcast Ep/ 76

    Sponsors of the show below!This podcast is brought to you by Dream Recovery. Use Code HU to save 15% on all your sleep performance needs. | dreamrecovery.ioTry whoop FREE for a month | ⁠https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/⁠Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!Bella Dane is a leading authority figure in the space, sharing neuroscience backed ways for how to live a better life and become the person you want to be. SBella's Instagram | @beedaneBella's Tiktok | @bella.dane

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    The Keys to Living an Inspired Life W/ Matthew Bickel | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 75

    This Podcast is brought to you by Dream Recovery! Use code HU to save 15% on all dream Recovery sleep products. | dreamrecovery.ioDrop your #Stepcheck in the comments!

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    How To Take Ownership Of Your Life W/ Nick Komodina | The HigherUp Podcast. Ep. 74

    Code HU On all Dream Recovery Products saves you 15% | Dreamrecovery.ioGet Whoop FREE for a month | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments!

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    How To Design Your Dream Day W/ Eric Hinman | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 73

    Code HU on all Dream Recovery Products saves you 15%! | Dreamrecovery.ioCode HU to get 1 month FREE on Whoop!Drop your #Stepcheck below in the comments!

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    Jesse Itzler: The Two Rules That Create Life-Changing Opportunities | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 72

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Jesse Itzler is an entrepreneur, investor, and endurance athlete known for building iconic businesses and living by intentional challenge. He co-founded Marquis Jet (sold to Berkshire Hathaway), partnered with Jay-Z on Aviation Gin, and was a former owner of the Atlanta Hawks.Jesse is also known for his philosophies around Misogi and the Ten Inning Game—using hard things and extra effort to build identity, resilience, and meaningful relationships.

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    My Dad Died 1 Year Ago Today - Here's What He Taught Me | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 71

    Thank you all for being here. He loved you. And so do I. I hope you enjoy.

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    What It Actually Takes To Live Your Dream Life | The HigherUp Podcast. Ep 70

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments. Code HU to save money on Dream Recovery | Dreamrecovery.ioCode HU to get 1 month free on whoop | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Apply for coaching below:https://higherupwellness.com/ccbio

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    How Externalizing Shame Enables Action | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 69

    Epsiode 69. Haha, nice. Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments. Code HU on all Dream Recovery and Whoop ProductsDreamrecovery.iohttps://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/

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    A Guide To Planning Your Life in 2026 | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 68

    Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments!New Coaching offer coming in January. I am excited to work with you to become world class communicators.Save 15% on Dream Products with Code HU | Dreamrecovery.ioGet Whoop free for a month | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/

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    6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Social Media | The HigherUp Podcast Ep.67

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!Dream recovery.io | Code HUTry Whoop Free for a monthhttps://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/

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    5 Tips to Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 66

    Try WHOOP free for a month | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Dream Recovery Sleep Products | Dreamrecovery.ioDrop your #Stepcheck in the comments!

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    Follower Q&A | The HigherUp Podcast. Ep. 65

    Code HU on Dream Recovery Products | Dreamrecovery.ioTry Whoop FREE for a Month | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!

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    My Health Struggles, Supplement Stacks, and The Holiday Lock In | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 64

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!Try Whoop free for a month and support ya boy | https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Code HU on Dream Recovery Products | Dreamrecovery.ioIn this episode, I break down how to stay on track during the holidays, my supplement protocol, and my current health status. If you are on Spotify or Apple, be sure to follow and rate the show. If you are on YouTube, subscribe to the channel so we can get the message to more people.

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    6 Changes I Made To Create Success In My Life | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 63

    Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments.The 6 Changes I made to create success in my life. - Sales Skills - Life is a game- Financial Discipline / Entrepreneur basics- Ask for it- Everything is my fault - Relationship with God

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    Throwback Episode: 5 Personal Beliefs That Changed My Life | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 62

    IM GOING ON TOUR: Next 1/2 Day in person event is in Atlanta, GA October 24th. Get your tickets at higherupwellness.com/tour-infoDrop Your #StepCheck in the comments and dont forget to rate the show if you are on Spotify, or Subscribe if you are on YouTube!This week I wanted to try something new. This is actually a re-upload of Ep. 11 of the show. But this Podcast has grown a lot since then, and some of you may not have listened to earlier episodes. So, I picked one of my best performing episodes to share with all the new folks, and re-share with the OGs. Hope you like it!

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    Follower Q&A: Grief, Relationships, Faith, and More | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 61

    Atlanta & Austin Tickets Oct. 24 and Dec. 4-6 | Higher Up X ImpaktDream Recovery Code HU | Dream Recovery - Performance Sleep ProductsIn this episode, I answered your questions. Let me know what you thought and drop your #StepCheck in the comments.

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    The Life Changing Power of Great Sleep W/ Todd Anderson | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 60

    Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments!Today I sit down with Todd Anderson, Former NFL Athlete and Current CEO of Dream Recovery. We discuss the importance of sleep per the clinical research, and how to get a higher quality of sleep through lifestyle and supplementation. Code HU on Dream Recovery | Performance Silk Sleep Mask | Dream Recovery Join my coaching community |Higherupwellness.com/bio Get 1 month free with WHOOP |https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/

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    Chris Voss: How To Master the Art of Negotiation | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 59

    I am hosting in person workshops starting September 5th! Link below to learn more. Higher Up X ImpaktDrop your #Stepcheck in the comments!Today I sat down with Chris Voss. The former head of Hostage Negotiation and Member of the Counter Terrorism Unit for the FBI. His book, Never Split The Difference, has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. This episode is a masterclass on understanding how negotiation fits into our every day lives.

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    How To Shift Your Identity and Get "Unstuck" W/ Nick Komodina | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 58

    If you liked todays episode,get your tickets to our in person workshops in below! Tampa - September 5thAtlanta - October 24Austin - December 4-6https://higherupwellness.com/tour-info?fbclid=PAZnRzaAMVVOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6OvRR9htILCg5gBlsTXJ0yVAn8cNrWHWGdpWDJE4uDBpcL7GfZSRyrO89CF_aem_tEfa_S8Ao0-ACiRo1i4xIg

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    From Beating Addiction to Running Across America w/ Kallup McCoy | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 57

    Im doing 3 in person seminars in Tampa, Atlanta, and Austin! Hit the link below to grab your ticket and learn more. Higher Up X ImpaktDrop your #Stepcheck in the comments Donate to Kallup’s foundation:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/23e5729d-60d5-4d70-9e7c-2c8bf3454b60I had the chance to sit down with Kallup McCoy, the man who ran across America. to discuss his story coming from addiction, the death of his father, to becoming a sub 3 marathoner

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    How Physical Health Will Drive Your Success | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 56

    Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! This is a speaking event I had the opporunity to take on last month. If you would like to book me for your business to come speak, email [email protected]

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    How to "Do the Work" to Become Who You Want To Be W/ Quinlan Walther | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 55

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Today I sit down with Quinlan Walther. A true titan in the self development and personal growth space. We break down how to do the deep work we all fear and what freedom lies on the other side of that. I hope you enjoy. Quinlans Socials below.@Quinlanwalther on all platforms

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    Optimizing Muscle Growth, Fat Loss, Follower Q&A W/ OB Health Fit | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 54

    DM me "FIT" If you want to join my coaching community and become a client! Drop your #stepcheck in the comments.Today we sit down with a true expert and one of my best friends, Dylan. We answer your questions as well as some of my own. He discusses how to optimize muscle building, fat loss, and how to build a business on social media as well as a whole lot more.

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    Prolonged Fasting: How I Do it and Why | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 53

    Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! Join my coaching | higherupwellness.com

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    How to Take The Power Back in Your Life With Haley Cordova | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 52

    Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments! Today I had the chance to sit down with Haley Cordova. She is known on Socials as @fueledbyfitness, and has powerful, profound perspectives on how to overcome anxiety, mental health struggles, and build a life that your proud of. Let me know what you thought of the episode and be sure to like, rate, follow, and subscribe so we can get the message to more people.

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    Greg O'Gallagher : Kinobody, 3 Lifts Per Week & How to Get Lean Easily | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 51

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode we are joined by Greg O'gallagher, the founder of Kinobody. Frankly, this episode is a bro out. If you are interested in two guys chatting about training and nutrition in depth, this is the episode for you. Greg's Socials | @gregogallagher on all socials

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    How to Optimize Your Life Through Supplementation W/ Justin Kelly | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 50

    Happy 50 episodes! Thank you all so much for being here. Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments!Justin Kelly is a prominent health and wellness influencer and the founder of PRSPR Wellness, a platform dedicated to holistic nutrition and functional medicine. With a Master's degree from USC and clinical ICU training, Justin specializes in personalized nutrition strategies aimed at healing the gut, balancing hormones, and achieving sustainable weight loss. His approach combines evidence-based science with practical lifestyle changes, empowering individuals to reclaim their health without restrictive diets or quick fixes. Through PRSPR Wellness, Justin offers top of the line supplements to empower clients to get the most out of their health. Justins socials | @jkelly6_ on IG @trainwithjk on TikTok

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    Disspelling Myths of the Modern Fitness Industry w/ Travis Chappell | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 49

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! This episode is a little different. It is a sneak peak of my time on the podcast "Travis Makes Friends" With Travis Chappell. I encourage you to go to his channel on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts on to go check out the full conversation! Travis' Socials | @Travischappell on Tiktok and Instagram, @travismakesfriends on Tiktok and instagram for the show.

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    Follower Q&A: Answering Your Biggest Questions | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 48

    Drop Your #stepcheck in the comments!Try Whoop free for one month: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Follower Questions:1. PindyCineda – Did you always know how to communicate / express your thoughts effectively?2. Stoooopiid – Tips to grow on social media platforms 3. Tvkwellness – how do I get over the fear of posting for the first time 4. Wesleysilvain – whats 1 thing you wish you could say to your 18-20 year old self5. Riley Mcbay – how do genetics come into play in fitness ? For example no one in my family has a butt6. Cayden5336 – What are your fitness non negotiables like stuff you do no matter what happens7. Bradymoulton5 – how important is enough water and how much should we actually be drinking daily?8. Jo2k_4 – Does ultra running effect testosterone?9. Wes.edgeworth – you rep the whoop and garmin every day. Should I get a whoop if I have an apple watch?10. Armaan_braich – coconut water or electrolyte powder? Is one better?11. Stefanbezanovski – Thoughts on extreme cutting? More than 500 cal deficit, muscle loss and metabolism?12. Dylirw – How do you train core? 13. Camillefletchall – how to move on after long term relationship ends?14. Fninin – Do you ever deal with feeling behind? How did you deal with it?15. Alexandra_ad7 – how to reverse from cut to maintenance without gaining a ton of weight 16. Keelankelly_3 – Can you go through your supplement routine? When and what you take?17. Bradyshelton372 – How does lack of sleep effect weight loss? Example I only get 4-6 hours per night.18. Avallopez – Any tips on building discipline?19. Watch it crash – What are the top 3 compound lifts for building muscle using progressive overload?20. Jakemoracaa – What are your top 3 tips for a successful cut?21. Theresaa_kap – How do you motivate loved ones to start taking their health seriously?22. Luke Jasinski – How did you differentiate yourself when building your brand?

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    How to Break Free from Suffering with Peter Crone | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 46

    Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments!In this episode of The HigherUp Podcast, I sit down with Peter Crone — also known as The Mind Architect. Peter is a visionary in the world of human potential, performance, and inner freedom. His work helps people break free from the mental limitations and subconscious patterns that hold them back from living a fulfilled and authentic life. In our conversation, we dive into the power of perception, the stories we unknowingly live by, and how we can create a life rooted in freedom and possibility. This one’s deep, insightful, and potentially life-changing — I’m excited to share it with you.Peter's Socials | @petercrone on all platforms Peter's community and resources | PETER CRONEIf you liked the episode, be sure to give the show a rating and subscribe!

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    Reverse Dieting, Balancing Running and Lifting & More: Follower Q&A | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 45

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Answering the following questions:How to reverse diet effectivelyHow to be a hybrid athleteWhy is REM sleep important?How do you calculate your calorie deficit? How to get to somebodys "Why" in a Sales processBreaking through weight loss plateaus"Big back" hunger strategies to stay fullWhat achievement in my life am I most proud of?Resources to learn about fitnessHow to deal with "being stuck"How to handle self doubtHow to properly bulkWhat is the line between healthy and eating disorders?Link to join the waitlist for my coaching | higherupwellness.com/bio

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    How to Use a Nutrient Dense Diet to Tap into Your Full Potential | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 44

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments below! In this Episode of the podcast, we are joined by Sillz, known by some as the Kiwi King himself. We dive into the importance of focusing on micronutrients in the diet and the impact they had on him from battling with ADHD, to become a high performer in his 9-5 consulting job. If you are interested in joining my coaching community, go to the link below to learn more.higherupwellness.com/bioSillz Socials | @Sillzfit on IG @Sillz on TiktokMichael's Socials | @higherupwellness on all platforms

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    How to Build Self Confidence Through an Evidence Based Life W/ Cru Mahoney | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 43

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode, I sit down with Cru Mahoney. A content creator and coach with over a million followers across all social media platforms. Cru has mastered the monotonous. In this episode, we breakdown how he has run 1 mile every day for 6.5 years, and how he built bulletproof self belief through stacking proof his entire life.If you struggle with self belief, this is the episode for you.

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    Follower Q&A: Debunking The Biggest Myths in Fitness | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 42

    Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode, I answer your questions surrounding every major fitness myth floating around on the internet right now. Let me know what you thought of the episode!

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    Discussing Entrepreneurship, Grief, Faith, and More | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 41

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!This episode was unplanned between myself, Gabriel Pinto, and Marten Jenkins. We discuss our businesses, personal lives, how to cope with death, and finding god amongst it all. Marten Jenkins is an Atlanta based entrepreneur with a background in Division 1 College sports as well as the creation of NIL in College Football.Gabriel Pinto is an Atlanta based Men's purpose coach, helping guys find their faith and clarity on their purpose in life.

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    How to Grow Organically on Social Media | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 40

    Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments!This is a recording of a talk i gave at the AR Funnel Lead Summit in January. It goes into detail about exactly how I grew to over a million followers in 18 months by leveraging authenticity on social media.Let me know what you think in the comments, and follow / subscribe if you liked it!

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    Keep Showing Up | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 39

    Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments.

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    How to Set Goals (And Actually Achieve Them) | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 38

    If you want to work with me more directly, and be a part of an awesome community of like minded people, hit the link below. higherupwellness.com/bio Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!

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    Your New Life Is Going to Cost You Your Old One | The HigherUp Podcast Ep.

    Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! Let me know your feedback and be sure to give the show a follow and rating on whatever platform you are listening from so we can spread the message to more people.

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    6 Non-Negotiables I Use to Work Through Adversity | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 36

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In Today's episode, I reflect on the strategies I have implemented to overcome what life has thrown at me (which has been quite a lot) in hopes you can implement them for yourself when life's non-elected challenges arise. Please rate the show and follow the channel if you are on Spotify and do not forget to subscribe if you are on YouTube so we can get the message out to more people.

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    5 Skills I Developed That Changed My Life | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 35

    Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments! In todays episode, I break down the 5 skills I have honed in the last 5 years that I believe had the most tangible positive impact on my life. They are as follows: 1. Communication skills 2. Sales Skills 3. Fitness 4. Self belief 5. Networking What are some skills I left out you think people would benefit from developing? If you liked the episode, be sure to rate the show if you are on Spotify, and subscribe if you are on YouTube. Share it with your friends and family so we can get this message to more people!

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    How Getting in Your Best Physical Shape Empowers Your Life's Purpose | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 33

    Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! This podcast episode is a recording of my in-person event in Atlanta, GA on November 7th, 2024. I tell my life story and share insights on how I believe getting in the best shape you can will change the trajectory of your entire life.

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    How I Grew My Social Media, Overcoming Life's Adversities & More | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 32

    Drop Your #Stepcheck in the comments! This episode is a follower Q&A. The questions answered are below: Did you feel awkward about filming yourself at first and how did you get over it? How to educate loved ones on the importance of health without being pushy or self righteous. Tips for growing a social media page? Thoughts on a SAD lamp during winter? Create the ideal meal that is filling and has all the macronutrients we need. Can you explain your morning routine and the science behind it? When life delivers a big hit (mentally/physically), how do you fight your way back on track?

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    How To Build a Personal Brand in 2024 w/ Baxate | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 31

    Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! In today’s episode we’re joined by Carter Abdullah, known on the internet as Baxate. He is a Georgia Tech Graduate, and founding engineer at software company brev.dev which was recently acquired by NVIDIA. He has led a remarkably successful life, especially for being just 24 years old. He creates content documenting his journey as an engineer at one of the nations biggest tech moguls, as well as giving advice that he says “he wishes he had when he was a younger man.”

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    How to Gain Clarity on Your Purpose in Life With Gabriel Pinto | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 30

    Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! In this episode, I sit down with my coach, Gabriel Pinto. I have been working with Gabriel for the last 3 months and it has been a transformative experience to say the least. Gabriel specializes in helping people heal past wounds and traumas to ultimately grow into alignment with their purpose. Gabriel and I are hosting a wellness retreat December 13th - 15th. We will be renting an airbnb and bringing 10-15 men along for the weekend. If you would like more information on what this retreat consists of or how to get involved, message me on Instagram. Gabriels Socials | @glpinto on instagram Michaels Socials | @higherupwellness on all platforms.

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    4 Mindset Shifts To Get You Through Difficult Times | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 29

    Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode I get, well, honest. Honest about where I am at in my life, and the challenges I am navigating. With of course some tips on how to navigate the challenges you will all inevitably face in your life as well. Let me know in the comments what you thought of the episode and make sure to rate the show and follow the channel so we can get the message to more people. Social Media / Contact @higherupwellness on all platforms

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The HigherUp Podcast has one mission - to share easily implementable ways to improve your life. The host of this podcast is Michael Smoak, or HigherUpWellness on social media. I will be breaking down concepts and principles in the health and wellness space that are often complex and convoluted into easily digestible, actionable steps that you can do for low or no cost. This podcast will be a combination of solo episodes and interview episodes of guests who embody the HigherUp lifestyle.

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