The James Swanwick Show

Is your commute to work slowly killing you?  Is being stuck in traffic slowly adding to your waistline and stress levels?  I’ve just left my office and I’m walking down Sunset Boulevard at the moment, watching as traffic is piling up. Fortunately I only live five minutes down the road, so my stress levels are not getting spiked.  In the book “The Happiness Hypothesis” by Jonathan Haidt, he mentions the longer your commute in traffic is, the higher your cortisol level goes up (stress). What does your daily commute look like? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick  www.jamesswanwick.com   

Is there a hidden danger lurking in your delicious, beloved green smoothie? Today I’m showing you how I make my morning no fruit green smoothie, with lots of leafy greens, good fats, and natural anti-inflammatories.  But I’m not just adding the spinach/kale straight to the blender…I’m lightly browning them on the stove to destroy most of the oxalic acid first. Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in plants and animals and is also consumed in a variety of different foods such as leafy greens and seeds. Concentrations of oxalic acid are pretty low in most plants, but there's enough in spinach, dark leafy greens and beet greens to interfere with the absorption of calcium and minerals these plants also contain. But don’t avoid these super foods just because of that. They have a lot to offer nutritionally, such as folic acid, potassium, magnesium, vitamin k, vitamin c, and many others. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamessawnwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Do you find yourself playing the victim all too often? It’s time that you toughen up.  I talk about this a lot, and I hear people complain about their circumstances all the time…from their poor dating life to their dead end job, they always blame it on circumstance. But if you stop and take ownership of the current situation, life becomes much more enjoyable. You’re finally able to create your own universe.  Today we are going to be talking to a former Navy Seal, Mark Devine, who knows all about mental toughness and creating your own environment (even in the hardest of situations).  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How can you be held accountable to be sure you make progress? I’ve got a special episode for you all today. You’re about to listen into the final call of my 90-day accountability group. Three months ago a small group of motivated people wanted to change their lives for good, and finally realize their goals. One person wanted to lose weight and take control of their health, another wanted to relocate to a different city, and one man wanted to completely change careers and rescue Monday. Listen in and see how they each were able to overcome obstacles and make huge strides in their respective goals. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick www.jamesswanwick.com 

How can you be held accountable to be sure you make progress? I’ve got a special episode for you all today. You’re about to listen into the final call of my 90-day accountability group. Three months ago a small group of motivated people wanted to change their lives for good, and finally realize their goals. One person wanted to lose weight and take control of his health, another wanted to relocate to a different city, and one man wanted to completely change careers and rescue Monday. Listen in and see how they each were able to overcome obstacles and make huge strides in their respective goals. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick www.jamesswanwick.com 

This is what happens when you eat McDonalds for the first time in over a year. I actually felt hung-over, but I didn’t drink anything….Let me know what you think on Instagram and twitter @jamessawnwick and www.jamessawnwick.com   

How do we eat and move as nature intended? In today’s modern world we are doing all kinds of things that we didn’t do in the previous thousand years…. And most would say that it’s to our detriment.  Today we are going to talk about primal training and nutrition to get you lean, strong, healthy, and thriving in today’s world.  And joining us on the show today is Darryl Edwards, the founder of fitness explorer training. Darryl is also an international speaker, coach, nutritionist and author of “Paleo Fitness“.  He has been published in titles such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elle,  Men’s Fitness and featured on the BBC. He believes fitness is not a type of gym class, quick-fix supplement, elitist regime or a prescribed list of activities. It's about function: meaning the ability to perform everyday and occasional extraordinary tasks efficiently and effectively. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and   www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you connect with your hero’s? How do you connect with key influencers in the world today? How do you reach out to people that you admire, whether it be an author, celebrity, or successful entrepreneur?  Today I am talking with Kevin Thompson, who has been active online for more than a decade now. But before that he spent seven years of his life, working in the most dangerous job in the world – as an Alaska “Deadliest Catch” Fisherman. And since switching gears Kevin has earned over 14 million dollars in one of his products, by partnering with key influencers and successful businessmen and women all over the world. His passion is coaching entrepreneurs on how to create more successful joint venture partnerships by connecting and being of service to others.  Listen in and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Do you ever wish you were more funny? Maybe you want to improve your sense of humor, but don’t think it can be changed? Today’s episode is all about learning how to infuse more humor into your personal and business life.  And to teach you how, I’ve brought David Nihill onto the show. He is a native of Ireland and currently helps entrepreneurs and speakers become more effective and engaging, through the use of  comedy. David also created a platform called FunnyBizz, that connects businesses with comedy writers, copywriters and performers who make written content, such as press releases, emails and blog posts, more engaging, punchier and funnier. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick.com  www.jamesswanwick.com   

How would you like to 10x your success? Imagine setting goals and reaching them every time. Well today I’m joined by one of my accountability clients Rachel, who is visiting from Louisville, Kentucky. Listen in as we discuss her own experience, and the real power of being in an accountability group.  Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick  www.jamesswanwick.com     

I’m looking to hire an assistant to work with me in Los Angeles.  Are you that person? Do you want to work along side me and get tons of real world experience in sales, media, marketing, and inspiring others? To apply, please email me at [email protected] or even better send me a 30 second video explaining why you’re fit for the job!   

Are you still stuck? Are you content with your life, but deep down know you’re capable of so much more? Well, today were going to help you find out what’s holding you back from unlimited potential.  And to help us find out, I’ve brought in Tripp Lanier, host of The New Man Podcast. He coaches entrepreneurs all around the world to redefine success, create offerings that actually make a difference, and do the thing they were put on this Earth to do. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com  

How do you go from being an alcoholic, overweight, and unhappy to becoming one of the world’s top endurance athletes and health visionaries? Well today I’m excited to welcome the one and only Rich Roll to the James Swanwick Show.  For those who are not familiar with him, Rich is the author of “Finding Ultra” and the newly released “Plant Power Way,” a plant based living advocate, ultra athlete/podcast host, and was named one of the “25 fittest men in the world” by Men’s Fitness Magazine.  Listen in as Rich shares his amazing story, and how he was able transform his life from what seemed like an inevitable down hill spiral. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Today I’m joining you from the Bulletproof coffee shop in Santa Monica. It’s the opening night of Dave Asprey’s new store, which is looking to revolutionize the way people eat food and drink coffee. Dave calls it the first ever café trying to put itself out of business, because he’s selling food and coffee that makes you so full you won’t have any cravings for another 4-6 hours. But this is what real nourishing food is supposed to do…. You wont find any croissants, doughnuts, bagels, or pastry’s here. Only bulletproof approved coffee and dishes. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, be sure to come by and see this amazing new coffee shop for yourself! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick   www.jamesswanwick.com 

Today I’m joining you from my West Hollywood home, as I make my way to the beautiful Runyon Canyon. And running beside me is my good friend Dan Ilic, who’s an Australian born comedian, writer, and filmmaker. Listen in as we discuss his road to success and topics such as health, nutrition, relationships, and what he considers to be the good life.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick.com   www.jamesswanwick.com 

You must come meet me in person at Tai Lopez's Mentor Conference this Sunday, April 26 in Santa Monica, CA.  Click this link, sign up, grab your ticket: http://bit.ly/1IoizWl I will see you there. What is the benefit of attending an in person conference? Why not just read a book, watch a video, or practice something on your own? Well, according to top neuroscientists it’s shown that humans learn best when they are able to interact with their environment, and see and touch their surroundings. Not only that, but conferences provide the space for so many amazing opportunities. For example, you could meet potential businesses partners, investors, affiliates, and many like-minded people.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamessawnwick www.jamesswanwick.com  Meet me in person at Tai Lopez's Mentor Conference this Sunday, April 26 in Santa Monica, CA.  Click this link, sign up, grab your ticket: http://bit.ly/1IoizWl  I will see you there.

Focus. Are you trying to lose weight? Are you trying to achieve a certain goal? Are you looking to transfer out of your current job? Or maybe you’re trying to start your own business? No matter what your goal is, focusing is the answer…And no matter how long you’re “to do list” may be, it’s important to focus on ONE particular thing first. It’s easy to get distracted and jump from task to task, without ever finishing the one goal. Listen in, and learn how to start and stick with your goal to the finish. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick www.jamesswanwick.com  Meet me in person at Tai Lopez's Mentor Conference this Sunday, April 26 in Santa Monica, CA.  Click this link, sign up, and grab your ticket: http://bit.ly/1IoizWl   I will see you there.

You must come meet me in person at Tai Lopez's Mentor Conference this Sunday, April 26 in Santa Monica, CA.  Click this link, sign up, grab your ticket: http://bit.ly/1IoizWl I will see you there. How do we build habits that stick? What makes us fall off track, and how can we prevent that from happening in the first place? Well, today we are talking all about habits…. And how tiny habits can lead to big success down the road. Joining us on the show today is the king of habits, James clear. He is a high performance coach, entrepreneur, weightlifter, writer, and travel photographer. James’s believes building successful habits is not about managing time, but more about managing energy. It’s all about having the energy to perform a certain task, and then getting it done.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick    www.jamesswanwick.com Tai Lopez's Mentor Conference this Sunday, April 26 in Santa Monica, CA.  Click this link, sign up, grab your ticket: http://bit.ly/1Ioiz

I’ve just picked up my father, Ron Swanwick, who’s flown in from Australia to spend a few days with me in Los Angeles. Listen in as we talk about life, great stories, and his continuing journey to Peru to see Machu Picchu. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick www.jamesswanwick.com   

When should you say you are “sorry?” Too many people don’t like to admit their own mistakes…they either blame circumstances, they blame someone else, or just don’t say anything at all and remain silent. But that can be a slippery slope, and possibly lead to creating resentment in other people down the road. That’s why it’s so important to over communicate. Even if that means saying you made a mistake and swallowing your pride for a moment, it’s far better than sitting still. Today I want to share with you a story that happened recently, involving a product of mine.  And the moral behind the story being, when something is not right, voice your opinion and take action. Taking responsibility is far better than anything else. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick     www.jamesswanwick.com