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Highly Optimized

Ryan Sprague

159 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Today’s episode is a little different I’m wrapping up 2025, looking ahead into 2026, and for this one… I didn’t bring a script No outline No bullet points No overthinking I just hit record and let it rip Because honestly, there’s been so much epic stuff unfolding in my life, in my work, and in the bigger picture that trying to package it neatly felt like the wrong move I wanted to bring you into it Not the polished version Not the highlight reel But the real-time reflections, l...

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a little different I’m wrapping up 2025, looking ahead into 2026, and for this one… I didn’t bring a script No outline No bullet points No overthinking I just hit record and let it rip Because honestly, there’s been so much epic stuff unfolding in my life, in my work, and in the bigger picture that trying to package it neatly felt like the wrong move I wanted to bring you into it Not the polished version Not the highlight reel But the real-time reflections, l...

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Health & Fitness

Religion & Spirituality,

Episodes (20/159)

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Ep. 159: "Looking Back To Move Ahead"

Send us a text Today’s episode is a little different I’m wrapping up 2025, looking ahead into 2026, and for this one… I didn’t bring a script No outline No bullet points No overthinking I just hit record and let it rip Because honestly, there’s been so much epic stuff unfolding in my life, in my work, and in the bigger picture that trying to package it neatly felt like the wrong move I wanted to bring you into it Not the polished version Not the highlight reel But the real-time reflections, l...

1 week ago

40 minutes

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Ep. 158: "Grind With Gratitude" (feat. Danny McPherson & Ty Smith)

Send us a text What’s up everyone & welcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcast Today…oh man…you’re in for a treat I’m sitting down with two guys whose mission, energy & devotion to the plant immediately had me hooked the moment we met, Danny & Ty, the founders of Grind With Gratitude Now if you know anything about Highly Optimized, you know we are all about intentionality, quality, & creating experiences that elevate the human spirit. And as soon as I expl...

1 month ago

1 hour

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Ep. 157: "South Shore Boys to Soul Brothers" (feat. Sean Graves)

Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m joined by my brother Sean Graves, who I originally met through our mutual friend Christopher August. After linking up at High Vibe Festival this past June, we had one of those “wait…you’re from there too?!” moments, and realized we actually grew up just two towns apart. Total South Shore guys through and through 😎 Since connecting, I’ve been beyond grateful to have Sean in my life, not just because he’s a comedic genius who gets me laughing harder than a...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Ep. 156: "The Bridge Between Worlds: Awakening Through Plant Medicine" (feat. Hamilton Souther)

Send us a text You guys are in for a treat with this one 🌿 In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with none other than Hamilton Souther, master shaman, founder of Blue Morpho, and one of the most respected figures in the world of plant medicine. Hamilton has spent over two decades guiding tens of thousands of people through deep ceremonial experiences with plants like Ayahuasca, Wachuma, and Cannabis, and in this conversation, we dive into what he’s learned along the way. We explore the truth a...

1 month ago

55 minutes

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Ep. 155: "If You Get Triggered…That’s Your Work to Do" (feat. Mark England)

Send us a text What’s up, everyone & welcome back to the show! Today’s guest is someone who’s not just a legend in the self-development world, but also one of my very first mentors, and honestly, one of my best friends on this planet. I met Mark England about six years ago, and from the very beginning, he’s been a massive catalyst in my life. Mark isn’t just someone I’ve learned from, he’s family. Over the years, we’ve shared countless deep conversations, outrageous laughs, and powerful ...

2 months ago

1 hour 35 minutes

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Ep. 154: "The Age Of Sovereignty" (feat. Rachel Varitimos)

Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, a powerful conversation with my partner, Rachel, all about what it truly means to step into the Age of Sovereignty. We’re moving out of the old paradigm, the age of top-down structures, corporate hierarchies, and systems that told us who to be and how to live. With Pluto leaving Capricorn and entering Aquarius, the invitation is clear: it’s time to dissolve the old ways of power and remember that we are each our own autho...

2 months ago

58 minutes

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Ep. 153: “Breaking Down The Systems Behind The Dream”

Send us a text In today’s solocast, I’m diving deep into some of the systems that have helped me understand reality on a much deeper level. We’re talking about the 7 Hermetic Principles, the wisdom woven through A Course in Miracles, and a handful of other teachings I’ve collected along the way. But here’s the thing, when I first started studying these systems, a lot of them felt hard to fully grasp. The language was old, the style didn’t always translate, and I found myself asking, “Okay…but...

3 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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Ep. 152: “Gratitude, Growth & The Power Of Community”

Send us a text Today’s episode is a little different, just me, opening up, dropping in, and sharing from the heart. I’ve been feeling an incredible amount of gratitude lately for the life I’ve created and the one I now get to live every single day. I want to pull back the curtain and let you into what’s been moving me lately. I’ll be giving you some updates from our epic Breathe With Cannabis retreat in the Catskills, reflecting on my core mission with everything I do, which is to be a connec...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Ep. 151: "Escaping the Matrix: Sovereignty, Attention & Reality Shifts" (feat. Brandon Thomas)

Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, where we dive deep into the conversations that expand our perspectives, shift our realities, and reconnect us with the truth of who we really are. In today’s episode, we explore some big themes, how the world stage is a master of distraction, constantly pulling our attention with divisive maneuvers designed to keep us in fear, separation, and confusion…and how important it is, now more than ever, to reclaim our fo...

3 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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Ep. 150: “The Hero’s Journey: From Rock Bottom to Revolutionary Innovation” (feat. Adam Schell)

Send us a text Today’s guest is the creator of one of my all-time favorite supplement brands, one that has pioneered psilocybin microdoses blended with herbs, adaptogens & nootropics into truly revolutionary formulas you won’t find anywhere else in the world. But his journey to this point has been anything but easy. After finding major success in the Cannabis industry, a series of bad decisions left him high & dry. Instead of giving up, he found the courage & drive to rebuild from...

4 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Ep. 149: “Strength, Surrender & the Courage to Follow Your Calling” (feat. Mike Salemi)

Send us a text At just 19 years old, today’s guest was already obsessed with powerlifting, squatting an incredible 605 pounds completely naturally. On the outside, it looked like he was destined for greatness. But behind the records and medals, injuries began piling up. He bounced from practitioner to practitioner, each one promising answers, yet leaving him with the same nagging pain. Hope was fading fast…until he discovered the work of Paul Chek. That moment became a turning point. His focu...

4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Ep. 148: “From Wall Street to Inner Peace: Rewriting the Meaning of Success” (feat. Cal Callahan)

Send us a text On the outside, today’s guest looked like he had it all, a thriving career as a financial trader in Chicago, a life that many would envy, and the kind of success that makes people assume you’ve got everything figured out. But behind that polished exterior, he carried a heavy truth: a constant drive to push harder, do more, and prove himself. That pressure left him feeling unfulfilled within, disconnected from his family, and trapped in a cycle of striving without peace. Everyth...

4 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Ep. 147: "Turning Pain Into Purpose: Healing the Human Experience" (feat. Julian Bermudez)

Send us a text Some stories hit you in the heart before they even reach your ears, and today’s conversation is one of them. My guest’s life began in pain, heartache, and a childhood that left him feeling alone, not good enough, and deeply unworthy. To survive, he built walls, thick ones, around his heart. Those walls kept him safe from the chaos and the people his mother brought into his world, but they also kept him from feeling the love and connection he craved. It wasn’t until years later,...

4 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Ep. 146: "Unlocking the Gifts You’re Born With" (feat. Mary Buckingham)

Send us a text Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with someone who has had a huge impact on my life over the last few years. Out of all the psychics I’ve worked with, this person has helped me more than anyone else, and the wild thing is, it’s so effortless for them. These gifts have been with them since birth. But as is often the case for those born with extraordinary abilities, it hasn’t always been easy. It’s taken years of learning how to protect their energy, set s...

5 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Ep. 145: "Finding the Path That Was Always Yours" (feat. Amethyst Flame)

Send us a text Welcome back to the Highly Optimized podcast, the show where we explore what it means to live in full alignment, physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually. Today’s episode is a journey. A raw, unfiltered, soul-level transmission about what it really looks like to walk away from the default path…& choose something different. My guest today is someone who cracked the code early, someone who looked around, saw the way most people were living, & said: "Nah,...

5 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Ep. 144: “How To Become The Main Character In Your Story”

Send us a text Today’s episode is a very special one as I am doing my first solocast on this show. Yup, just you, me & about 50 minutes of me riffing on some topics I’ve been stewing on recently. I’ve been putting off doing a solocast until I felt in the energy for it & this week was the week that the stars aligned & I felt the call to hop on & share some more of the background of my journey, what I’ve learned so far when it comes to relationships, business & life as a who...

5 months ago

57 minutes

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Ep. 143: "Success Without Sacrificing Your Soul" (feat. Tyler Drake)

Send us a text There are certain people you meet in life & instantly feel like you’ve known them forever… That’s exactly what happened when I crossed paths with today’s guest at the High Vibe Festival, which, side note, if you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor & get there next year. From the jump, we were having deep, soul-expanding convos one minute… & dancing our faces off to some of our favorite artists the next . But beyond the vibes, what struck me most was this guest’s g...

5 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Ep. 142: “Hearing Your Intuition & Finding Your Unique Path” (feat. Christopher August)

Send us a text You know, there’s a certain kind of person who refuses to settle for the script handed to them. Someone who looks at the world, feels that quiet nudge in their soul, & decides to build a life on their own terms, no matter how unconventional or uncertain it may look from the outside. Today’s guest is a living example of what it means to create your own path with courage, creativity, & an unwavering commitment to authenticity. Over the years, I’ve watched him blaze ...

5 months ago

52 minutes

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Ep. 141: “How To Create A Highly Optimized Relationship” (feat. Rachel Varitimos)

Send us a text If there’s one thing I hold above all else as the cornerstone of my growth as a human being, it’s my relationship with Rachel. For the past 8 years, we’ve chosen each other, again and again. In the moments of joy, in the messiness, through every high and every heart-stretching low, we’ve returned to love. And not just love for each other, but love for ourselves, our path, and the evolution we’re committed to walking side by side. Because of that commitment, we’ve unlocked somet...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Ep. 140: "Unlocking the Mystical Self: The Hero’s Journey of a Spiritual Healer" (feat. Jaya Kaur)

Send us a text Every once in a while, you come across someone whose very presence seems to ripple with something different. Someone who, from an early age, realized they could access realms & wisdom that others simply couldn’t see. My guest today is just such a soul, a spiritual healer, mystic mentor, & oracle whose work blends constellation therapy, kundalini yoga, & a tapestry of other healing modalities. Her journey began in childhood, when she innocently shared with her brothe...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes