The Daily Motivation

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"I remember that I told God on my knees, I said, God, there's a whole bunch of talent out there, but none of them got the talent I have. Please, please help me conquer back my career. And I felt that God told me, stop doing drugs. And I'll give you everything back. He didn't give me everything back. He gave me 150,000 more." - Nicky JamIn this raw and deeply personal episode, global music icon Nicky Jam opens up about his extraordinary journey from the depths of addiction to worldwide success through an unwavering faith in God. Born into a world of addiction where both parents struggled with substance abuse, Nicky shares his rock-bottom moment of being incarcerated simultaneously with his father, and how a profound conversation with God became the turning point in his life. Through his candid storytelling, he reveals how his Puerto Rican roots shaped his spiritual foundation, even as he maintains his own unique relationship with faith.The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Nicky bravely discusses the lasting impact of childhood trauma, including witnessing violence and addiction at a young age. He speaks with remarkable honesty about his ongoing battle with anxiety, PTSD, and the challenges of maintaining sobriety while dealing with past demons. In a powerful moment of connection, he and Lewis share their perspectives on trauma, emphasizing how everyone's experience is valid regardless of their background. This vulnerable discussion illuminates the complex nature of healing and the continuous journey of recovery, even amid tremendous success.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"I have no regrets. I was a great son. I was a great brother, I was a great friend - and titles that really mean something to me." - Marlon WayansIn an emotionally raw conversation, legendary comedian Marlon Wayans opens up about transforming personal pain into healing through comedy. He shares the powerful moment during his Amazon Prime special "Good Grief" when grief overtook him on stage while discussing the loss of his parents. Instead of cutting this vulnerable moment, Wayans chose to keep it, creating a profound connection with audiences who found solace in his shared experience of loss. Through his storytelling, he reveals the intimate ritual of taking weekly dinner dates with each of his parents before their passing, offering a touching lesson about cherishing time with loved ones.The discussion takes an unexpected turn as Wayans reveals his journey through accepting his child's gender transition, using the five stages of grief as a framework for understanding his own path to acceptance. With remarkable candor, he discusses his evolution as an artist, moving beyond simple comedy to create work that truly heals. His new approach to comedy focuses on vulnerability and shared human experiences, proving that laughter can be a powerful tool for healing when combined with raw honesty and compassion.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Ivan Joseph, Leadership Expert and Best-selling Author shares the keys to pursuing your dreams and creating your dream life. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/982 Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"Optimistic people lived as much as 15 percent longer than pessimists... I got double benefit from being optimistic. I love life, I love every minute of it." - Peter DiamandisRenowned technologist and longevity expert Peter Diamandis shares his fascinating perspective on extending not just lifespan, but "healthspan" - the period of life where we maintain vitality, energy, and cognitive function. Drawing from his extensive work in longevity research and his $600 million venture fund, Diamandis explains the critical distinction between living longer and living better. His vision isn't just about reaching 100, but about maintaining peak performance throughout those years while staying positioned to benefit from breakthrough technologies that emerge along the way.Beyond the science and technology, Diamandis reveals a profound connection between mindset and longevity, sharing compelling research from the National Academy of Sciences that demonstrates how optimism can significantly extend life expectancy. Through his unique experiences, including a memorable panel at the Vatican discussing "The Morality of Immortality," he bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and spiritual wisdom. His approach challenges us to consider that our mental outlook might be just as crucial for longevity as any technological advancement or health intervention.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Donald Miller, Entrepreneur and Best-selling Author shares how to discover your life's mission to feel more fulfilled and build your legacy. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/1215  Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"Optimistic people lived as much as 15 percent longer than pessimists... I got double benefit from being optimistic. I love life, I love every minute of it." - Peter DiamandisRenowned technologist and longevity expert Peter Diamandis shares his fascinating perspective on extending not just lifespan, but "healthspan" - the period of life where we maintain vitality, energy, and cognitive function. Drawing from his extensive work in longevity research and his $600 million venture fund, Diamandis explains the critical distinction between living longer and living better. His vision isn't just about reaching 100, but about maintaining peak performance throughout those years while staying positioned to benefit from breakthrough technologies that emerge along the way.Beyond the science and technology, Diamandis reveals a profound connection between mindset and longevity, sharing compelling research from the National Academy of Sciences that demonstrates how optimism can significantly extend life expectancy. Through his unique experiences, including a memorable panel at the Vatican discussing "The Morality of Immortality," he bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and spiritual wisdom. His approach challenges us to consider that our mental outlook might be just as crucial for longevity as any technological advancement or health intervention.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! 

John Assaraf, High Performance Coach and Best-selling Author shares steps to rewire your mind to help you manifest success and achieve your goals. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/400 Sign up for the Greatness newsletter:http://www.greatness.com/newsletter 

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"Are you ready to admit there's a God and it's not you?" - Mark MatsonIn a raw and powerful conversation, financial expert Mark Matson opens up about his transformative journey through personal and professional crisis. After facing a devastating divorce that threatened to strip away half his assets, including his company, Matson found himself at a crossroads. As a lifelong atheist who had intellectually rejected faith, he was forced to confront his deepest beliefs when everything he had built seemed to be crumbling. It was in this dark moment, alone in a hotel room, that a friend's simple question shattered his worldview and led to a profound spiritual awakening.Growing up witnessing his father's courageous stand against generational poverty mindsets, particularly during a confrontational visit from his grandfather, shaped Matson's early understanding of money and success. While this inspired his drive to achieve, it also fueled a perfectionist strategy of "winning at all costs" to prove his worth. Through his journey, Matson discovered that money isn't just about finances - it's intertwined with relationships, identity, and spiritual beliefs. His story reveals how facing our "money demons" often leads to confronting deeper truths about ourselves and our relationships with success, worth, and meaning.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"I had no access point to this 'industry' of publishing and literature. But what I had was a community on Tumblr and Instagram of young women who felt so seen by these words." - Rupi KaurAt just 21 years old, Rupi Kaur defied traditional publishing wisdom and followed her instinct to keep her poetry collection "Milk and Honey" intact, rather than fragment it for literary journals. Despite her professor's warnings against self-publishing, Kaur recognized that her community of young, progressive readers on Tumblr and Instagram were connecting deeply with her vulnerable explorations of taboo topics. This intuitive understanding of her audience and unwavering commitment to her artistic vision led her to self-publish, initially hoping to reach just a few hundred readers.What began as a passion project quickly transformed into an unprecedented literary phenomenon. Without fully grasping the significance of her early success, Kaur had sold 18,000 copies through grassroots efforts and her website in just five months. Her breakthrough moment came in April 2015 when a powerful photograph she posted online went viral, drawing hundreds of thousands of new readers to her poetry. Rather than pursuing her planned legal career, Kaur's courage to share her most vulnerable work and bypass traditional gatekeepers revolutionized modern poetry publishing, proving that authentic connection with readers transcends industry conventions.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! 

Carrie-Anne Moss, Actor and Film Producer talks about how focusing on the process and not just your end goal of being successful is how to find fulfillment in your work. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/329 Sign up for the Greatness newsletter:http://www.greatness.com/newsletter

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"If you're not being defined by a vision of your future, then you're left to the memories of your past and you'll be predictable in your life." - Dr. Joe DispenzaIn this profound conversation, Dr. Joe Dispenza delves deep into the neuroscience of personal transformation, sharing groundbreaking insights about how our thoughts shape our reality. Drawing from his extensive research and clinical experience, he explains why cultivating an abundance mindset isn't just about having more – it's about becoming someone who naturally gives from a place of wholeness. Dr. Dispenza breaks down the critical difference between living from our past memories versus creating from our future vision, offering practical wisdom for those seeking genuine transformation.Dr. Dispenza challenges listeners to embrace adversity as a necessary part of growth, emphasizing that true greatness emerges when we show up consistently, especially on days we don't feel like it. He provides actionable strategies for reprogramming our thoughts, explaining how we can consciously direct our mind away from past problems and toward our desired future. Through compelling insights about neuroplasticity and consciousness, he illuminates the path to breaking free from predictable patterns and stepping into an expansive new way of being.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Greg McKeown, Best-selling Author and Leadership Strategist shares the mindset to adapt to achieve your dreams by actually working less. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/1102 Sign up for the Greatness newsletter:http://www.greatness.com/newsletter

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"If you desire it, it means that this energy exists, causing you to desire. You will never want something that doesn't already exist, waiting for you to manifest it." - David GhiyamDrawing from 20,000 hours of spiritual coaching, David Ghiyam reveals how our manifestation power directly correlates to our spiritual vessel's energy capacity. Through Kabbalah's wisdom, he explains that like a light bulb's wattage capacity, we must expand our spiritual vessel to attract greater blessings in love, prosperity, and purpose. Our desires aren't random - they're signals of existing opportunities waiting to be manifested.When we blame external factors like the economy, politics, or others for our limitations, we diminish our vessel's capacity to receive blessings. Ghiyam introduces pain as a spiritual circuit breaker - a mechanism that cleanses negativity and forces vessel expansion when we've reached our lowest vibration. The choice becomes clear: either consciously expand through spiritual practice or grow through the catalyst of pain.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Tom Bilyeu, Entrepreneur and Host shares how to thrive when you're working under pressure and how it can push you to think bigger. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/1095 Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"Most of us in the West today will have two or three marriages or adult relationships in our lifetime. Some of us will do it with the same person... we know that we are not the only one and yet the whole romantic ideal is about the soulmate and the one and only." - Esther PerelRenowned relationship expert Esther Perel delves deep into society's evolving views on monogamy, challenging traditional notions that no longer align with modern reality. She explores how the concept has shifted from "one person for life" to "one person at a time," addressing the complex emotions that arise when partners navigate their respective sexual histories. Through her lens of cultural analysis, Perel illuminates how our individualistic society struggles with the idea of being "replaceable" in intimate relationships.The conversation takes a profound turn as Perel examines why some partners struggle hearing about their lover's sexual past, revealing how it threatens our deep-seated desire to feel unique and irreplaceable. She points out the fascinating paradox in modern relationships: while we know intellectually that we may not be someone's first or last love, we still cling to the romantic ideal of being "the one." Her insights challenge listeners to examine their own beliefs about love, desire, and the complex nature of modern relationships.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"When you become a dad for the first time, oxytocin rewires your brain so that you're more into bonding and less into the testosterone competitive stuff." - Dr. Tara SwartNeuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart reveals how our psychological wounds shape our attraction patterns and relationship choices. Through her research, she explores how evolutionary biology has influenced modern relationship dynamics between men and women. While women's brains are historically wired for seeking stable partnerships due to survival needs dating back to our cave-dwelling ancestors, she reveals fascinating new research showing how fatherhood physically rewires men's brains through oxytocin, shifting them from competition to bonding.The conversation delves into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and love, challenging traditional gender stereotypes in relationships. Dr. Swart explains that while evolutionary history has influenced relationship patterns, the core experience of genuine love transcends gender. Her insights illuminate how our brains adapt to modern relationship structures, moving beyond primitive survival instincts to form deeper emotional bonds, suggesting that our capacity for love and connection continues to evolve with our understanding of neuroscience.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Clinical Psychologist and Best-selling Author shares how to add real value to your relationships and how that can help them thrive. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/1344 Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"By the time Grown-ish started, I went from working 10 hours to 17 hours a day... I had to learn how to take care of myself and what that looked like." - Yara ShahidiStarting as a child actress before landing a breakthrough role on Black-ish, Yara Shahidi's journey exemplifies the delicate balance of pursuing excellence while maintaining well-being. Her transition from working limited hours as a minor to grueling 17-hour days on Grown-ish's first season posed unprecedented challenges. With the guidance of her family and production team, she learned to prioritize her humanity over industry demands, leading to crucial conversations about work-life balance and self-care on set.Beyond acting, Yara's commitment to living a full life led her to explore political engagement and voting advocacy while juggling her demanding schedule. Her experience navigating Harvard's academic rigor alongside a leading role in a top TV show demonstrates her resilience and adaptability. Through strategic scheduling and unwavering family support, she maintained her identity beyond the entertainment industry, proving that success doesn't require sacrificing personal growth or well-being.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

Dr. Mariel Buqué, Intergenerational Trauma Expert and Holistic Psychologist shares the simple steps you can take to live a more peaceful and impactful life. Check out the full episode: http://www.lewishowes.com/1304  Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"The reality is that the metabolic defects of the brain that presage to the development of Alzheimer's disease begin 20 to 30 years prior to the clinical manifestations." -Dr. David PerlmutterIn this groundbreaking episode, renowned neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter shatters conventional wisdom about Alzheimer's disease, revealing why the current focus on beta-amyloid proteins might be missing the mark entirely. With decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Perlmutter explains how metabolic health - not genetics - is the primary driver behind the staggering rise in Alzheimer's cases worldwide. He breaks down complex concepts into digestible insights, comparing the brain's energy needs to a car engine and revealing the fascinating fact that a single brain cell contains up to a thousand mitochondria, our cellular powerhouses.Drawing from his extensive research, Dr. Perlmutter emphasizes that brain degeneration begins decades before symptoms appear, making early intervention crucial. He challenges the reactive approach of modern medicine, advocating instead for proactive metabolic health management. The conversation delves deep into how our lifestyle choices today impact our cognitive function tomorrow, offering hope through the understanding that many risk factors for Alzheimer's are within our control. Through captivating analogies and clear scientific explanations, Dr. Perlmutter provides a revolutionary framework for understanding and protecting our brain health, long before memory issues arise.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!