health Archives - Chase Jarvis Photography

Jul 03

Here’s What You’re Missing … Nothing

Archimedes famously said that if you gave him a lever long enough, he could move the whole world. And in 250 B.C. he was in fact challenged by the king to prove his claim—and he pulled it off. One man with a system of levers and pulleys was able to relocate an entire ship—the largest transport ship of his time fully outfitted, including crew, from shipyard to sea. He was using the same tools anyone... read more ›

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Jun 26

Creativity is an Amplifier

Creativity is an intangible, yet essential part of our lives. It's a trait that can take us down unexplored paths, to make something out of nothing, and ultimately bring life to an idea or concept. As creative professionals, it's not only our job but also our passion to constantly seek out new and innovative ways of creating something meaningful. I recently sat down with Zack Arnold of the Optimize Yourself Podcast to talk about what... read more ›

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Apr 12

Built to Move: How to Improve Your Mobility and Live Pain-Free with Dr. Kelly Starrett

Dr. Kelly Starrett is a renowned physical therapist, coauthor of the bestselling books Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run and Deskbound, and cofounder of The Ready State and San Francisco CrossFit. He has consulted with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, as well as the US Olympic Team, military forces, and corporations on employee health and wellbeing. Kelly and I recently sat down to discuss his latest book 'Built to... read more ›

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Mar 20

Flipping the Negativity Switch: How to Turn That Bad Day Around

Are you having a bad day? Or was it a bad 5 minutes that you milked all day? I love this question. Because it’s so true! How often have we let something small ruin our entire day. Of course there are terrible things we all experience that are difficult to cope with, like tragedy. But that not what we’re talking about here. I’m talking about the small stuff. The every day shit that is gnaws... read more ›

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Mar 08

Steven Kotler: How to Age Gracefully and Boost Peak Performance

Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. One of the world’s most renowned experts on human performance, his work has been translated into over 50 languages, nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, and appeared in over 100 publications, including the Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review. I'm excited to have Steven back on the show as a returning guest to... read more ›

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Feb 13

The Real Secret to a Successful Life: Hustle is Stupid

Hustle is stupid. Without the right focus and vision, burning the candle at both ends will only leave you burnt out and unable to do what matters most to you. It won’t get you what you want (not really) and certainly won’t make you happy. Listen to the Podcast My Wakeup Call Don’t believe me? I didn’t either! But a few years ago, I had a wake-up call. After habitually sleeping five to six hours... read more ›

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Jan 25

The Upside of Stress: How to Thrive Under Pressure with Kelly McGonigal

Looking to learn how to thrive under pressure? Kelly McGonigal has your answers. She's made a career with the power of psychology, using it to help people improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Her insights have reached all sorts of audiences; her first two books, The Willpower Instinctand The Upside of Stress, are bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold worldwide. Kelly's expertise helped form Stanford's innovative Compassion Cultivation Training program that's... read more ›

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Dec 28

How Do We Break Out of Chronic Stress with Dr. Elissa Epel

Stress - we've all felt it, and in today's day and age, it's just a fact of life. But just because it's seemingly unavoidable doesn't mean you have to give in to it. Learning ways to manage and cope with stress is essential for a healthy and balanced life. This is something I spoke about in-depth on my latest podcast with Dr. Elissa Epel, an accomplished Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry... read more ›

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Sep 07

How to Avoid Burnout in a Long Lasting Career with Todd Henry

There’s a precision that comes with experience and maturity that lends its language to the unexplainable. Tapping into this kind of knowledge helps us bring our understanding of our own experience full circle as we develop ourselves creatively and professionally over time. I’ve had Todd Henry on the show before where we talk about creating work that lasts. He’s the creator for creators and I’m talking with him again on how we can develop... read more ›

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Jun 15

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: Happiness is an Inside Job

Happiness and health are two topics that have been widely researched throughout history but only in recent years have become scientifically linked. As the connections between mental health and physical health have become undeniable, doctors and researchers alike are beginning to examine the impact of our mental well-being on our physical bodies. The study of happiness extends to the decisions people make that lead them down the path they have chosen for their lives. Enter... read more ›

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