Why should you live in the now? Do you find yourself looking to the future for happiness? Hello from Bondi Beach, as I’m back in Australia for the holidays. And I’ve recently been listening to the book “The Power of Now,” by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle. He brings up the topic that we are always second-guessing ourselves with obsessive thoughts. Furthermore, in today’s world we live in this perpetual mode of thoughts, bouncing between positivity to negativity. Eckhart powerfully states in his book, “Pleasure come form the external and joy comes form the internal.” How does this statement resonate with you? Can you go back to a certain point in time, where you created a sense of joy and happiness internally? Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Welcome to a special episode of Q&A Friday. Today I’m coming to you from Sydney, Australia as I’m in the beautiful Bondi Beach. A few weeks ago I asked for your feedback on the podcast, and where it’s headed in 2016.  And whether it was praise or constructive criticism, the messages have poured in. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported the podcast up to this point, and I hope to be bringing you great content into the New Year. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

How can you use fear as the guide to the life of your dreams?  We all have fears…everyone goes through phases in life where fear presents itself. Some of us have fears of approaching women, some have fears of success, and some have fear of jumping into unknown. So how can we harness this fear and really achieve the success that we want? Joining us on the show today is Ilan Ferdman, a successful personal development coach and founder of the SatoriPrime Academy. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick  and www.jamesswanwick.com 

How can you use fear as the guide to the life of your dreams?  We all have fears…everyone goes through phases in life where fear presents itself. Some of us have fears of approaching women, some have fears of success, and some have fear of jumping into unknown. So how can we harness this fear and really achieve the success that we want? Joining us on the show today is Ilan Ferdman, a successful personal development coach and founder of the SatoriPrime Academy. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick  and www.jamesswanwick.com 

How do you recover from an addiction? Are alcohol, food, and drug addictions all treated the same? Today we’re talking about how to overcome addiction for good, with our guest Anna David. Anna has been 15 years sober, written 6 books including the New York Times- bestselling book “Party Girl,” and runs one of the top websites on addiction named AfterParty. Listen in as Anna shares her story of struggle and triumph, and how you can overcome addiction in any situation.  Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

How do you recover from an addiction? Are alcohol, food, and drug addictions all treated the same? Today we’re talking about how to overcome addiction for good, with our guest Anna David. Anna has been 15 years sober, written 6 books including the New York Times- bestselling book “Party Girl,” and runs one of the top websites on addiction named AfterParty. Listen in as Anna shares her own story of struggle and triumph, and how you can overcome addiction in any situation. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

How can you improve your sleep quality? How do you fall asleep quicker at night?  Deep sleep is not just another term for sleeping well; it's a scientifically measurable state that's required for survival. Though all too often, our fast-paced modern life interferes with obtaining deep sleep.  Today we are going to dive deep into the world of sleep as Dr. Wei-Shin Lai joins us on the show. She is a family physician and founder of Acoustic Sheep, which make pajama like headphones for sleeping.  Dr. Wei-Shin Lai spent numerous years taking phone calls at 3am as a family doctor, but found it difficult to get back to sleep. Her husband suggested she listen to relaxing music to fall back into sleep – but there were no headphones on the market comfortable enough to sleep in. So they put their skills to work and designed the first SleepPhones for the soul purpose of a better nights sleep. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on Instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

What should I rename the podcast? What needs to change on the show? I’ve decided that in 2016 I’m going to give the “James Swanwick Show” a makeover. It’s time to spruce things up a bit.  But before I do, I would love your input first…I want to make sure the content I’m sending out is valuable and relevant to all of you. Would you like to learn more about health? Should I make it an entrepreneurship/business only podcast?  I would love your feedback! Send me a message on speakpipe at jamesswanwick.com or shoot me an email at james@jamesswanwick.com   Enjoy the show! 

Why can't I sleep? Do you ever ask yourself this question? My younger brother Tristan is joining me on the show today, as we cover 4 ways to improve your sleep. Over the past 12 months, we dove deep into studying sleep by researching and interviewing the best experts in the field. Because sleep in something almost everyone can control…And when you sleep well you feel better, lose weight, think clearer, and are more productive.  That’s why we have developed the #Swannies blue blocking glasses, which help you sleep by filtering harmful artificial light that throws off you’re circadian rhythm and disrupts melatonin production. For more information about the glasses you can head to http://www.swanwicksleep.com Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Why can't I sleep? Do you ever ask yourself this question? My younger brother Tristan is joining me on the show today, as we cover  4 ways to improve your sleep. Over the past 12 months, we dove deep into studying sleep by researching and interviewing the best experts in the field. Because sleep is something almost everyone can control…And when you sleep well you feel better, lose weight, think clearer, and are more productive.  That’s why we have developed the #Swannies blue blocking glasses, which help you sleep by filtering harmful artificial light that throws off you’re circadian rhythm and disrupts melatonin production. For more information about the glasses you can head to http://www.swanwicksleep.com Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com