“We're not raising our children, we're raising our children's children.”

This is a quote referenced multiple times on the episode by Ben Greenfield. Ben is a world class athlete who strongly emphasizes the importance of faith and building a family culture that lasts for generations. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Ben go much more in depth on these topics, from how to raise your kids to the dangers of using psychedelics to have spiritual experiences. 

Connect with Ben: 

https://bengreenfieldlife.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/?hl=en

This is a special message from Jon Gordon's POSITIVE SUMMIT on mastering your mindset with The One Truth. Get FREE online access to The Positive Summit, April 19-23 at https://thepositivesummit.com/ and learn from 30+ of the world's top speakers / leaders such as Damian Lillard, Ed Mylett, Jamie Kern Lima, Jenna Kutcher, Jay Glazer, Donald Miller and more!

On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Dr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist who has done extensive research of the effects of prayer and meditation on brain health. Jon and Dr. Newberg also discuss consciousness, near death experiences, how different parts of the brain process our thoughts and actions. 

Connect with Dr. Newberg:

http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

“Iron is not sharpening iron if you’re all tin foil.” – Jim Rome

This is a special mini episode featuring a clip from our friend Jim Rome as he shares a really powerful perspective on who you hang around with and the influence they have on your life (for better or worse). What makes this so unique is that Jim is sharing this from first-hand experience being at Jon Gordon’s recent birthday gathering and reflecting on who was in the room.

Make sure you check out The Jim Rome Show for more content from Jim.

https://www.jimrome.com/

 On this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Drew Brees, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Throughout the conversation, Drew shares fascinating stories from his illustrious career, giving listeners an inside look at what it takes to become a champion. Drawing on his experiences as a professional athlete, Drew delves into the mindset necessary to overcome adversity, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, mental toughness, and a positive attitude. Along with this, Drew discusses how he was able to maintain his focus and drive throughout his career, despite facing numerous challenges along the way.

Connect with Drew:

Website: https://drewbrees.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewbrees/

Jon is joined on this episode of Positive U by Shaun Hadsall. Shaun is known as the “ripped grandpa”, due to being in incredible shape at his age, and he provides valuable information on both diet and exercise. Over the course of the episode, Shaun explains in greater detail how hormones and different diets affect our weight, misconceptions and myths in the fitness industry, and how to lose weight in a way that is sustainable long term.

Contact with Shaun Hadsall:

https://linktr.ee/therippedgrandpa

Instagram: @therippedgrandpa

Jon is joined on this episode by Jimmy Rex. After an incredibly successful career in real estate, Jimmy wanted more, and decided that he would help men find friends, a community, and a safe place to be honest with themselves and others. Jon and Jimmy discuss business tips, along with how men can open up and improve their quality of life today. In terms of personal growth, it's important for men to find a sense of community and conection. This support and encouragment, also helps provide opportunities for learning and personal development. Being honest with oneself and others can lead to deeper, more meaningful relationships and a greater sense of fufilment. 

"Get your brain healthy, and your mind will follow." -Dr. Amen

In this episode of the Positive University podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Dr. Amen to discuss how you can improve your brain health, leading to a healthier and more positive mind and life. Dr. Amen also shares what's wrong with how we treat mental illnesses today. 

Dr. Amen is a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert who has conducted over 230,000 brain scans to uncover the connection between brain health and mental health. He is the author of several books, including The End of Mental Illness and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.

Controlling your ego is a crucial aspect of personal growth. Our ego can often cloud our judgment, preventing us from seeing our flaws and mistakes, and that is why we must be open to constructive criticism. After being on The Bachelor, Clayton Echard learned many things about himself through criticism of his actions on the show. Jon and Clayton go into more detail about this over the course of the episode, along with how to control your ego and grow from your struggles. 

On this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer has done extensive research on mental illnesses, why they occur, and how we can stop them. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Dr. Palmer discuss theories regarding mental health, the ketogenic diet, and the importance of mitochondria in our cells.