After 13+ years of podcasting, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson reveal the real habits, health tactics, mindset upgrades, and lifestyle changes that actually stood the test of time. What still works — and what got eliminated?
What You’ll Learn:
- The mindset tools that are still working after a decade.
- How Mike lost 36 lbs, reversed muscle loss, optimized sleep, and built a sustainable fitness system.
- The relationship rules that keep marriages strong and friendships maintenance-free.
- Why simplifying your life (and your stuff) can radically boost happiness and clarity.
- How Mike and Chris use AI as an “answer engine” for learning, creativity, and productivity.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson look back on over 13 years of podcasting, teaching hypnosis, and exploring personal development to reveal the habits and strategies that truly stood the test of time. They unpack Mike’s major health transformation—from losing 36 pounds to reversing sarcopenia—alongside the training programs, supplements, sleep practices, and diet principles that created lasting results. You’ll hear their insights on resistance training, creatine for cognitive and physical performance, and sustainable fitness models like Combat Conditioning and Gymnastic Bodies.
The conversation also dives deep into mindset, relationships, and lifestyle design. Mike and Chris share the mental scanning tools they still use daily, their shift away from calorie counting toward macro awareness, and the value of educating yourself instead of following trends. On relationships, they discuss prioritizing your spouse, maintaining low-maintenance friendships, and avoiding narcissistic communication habits.
You’ll also discover how minimalism and off-grid living reshaped Mike’s life philosophy, how the “Rule of 7” now guides their business decisions, and why FUN has become a non-negotiable part of work. Plus, a surprising look into how they use AI as a true “answer engine” for research, creativity, and rapid learning. The episode closes with an empowering reflection on purging what no longer serves you and stepping into the next phase of your life with clarity and purpose.
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