82. Turning Your Vision Board Into Reality with John Assaraf
What if the difference between dreaming and achieving comes down to one simple question?
In this game-changing episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with John Assaraf, brain science expert, NY Times bestselling author, and featured teacher from The Secret, to uncover the real science behind manifestation and why most people unconsciously block their own success.
John's story is remarkable: from troubled teen facing jail time to building multi-million dollar companies. All because one mentor asked him: "Are you interested in achieving your goals, or are you committed?" This single question reveals the key difference between those who manifest their dreams and those who stay stuck.
💡 In This Episode, We Explore:
✨ The neuroscience behind self-sabotage (and how to stop it)
✨ How John manifested buying the exact house from his vision board, without knowing where it was
✨ Wave theory and how thoughts collapse possibilities into reality
✨ The difference between "interested" and "committed" mindsets
✨ Why upgrading your identity is essential for lasting change
✨ John's live coaching session with Emily on blocks around love
John breaks down complex neuroscience into practical steps, showing how to reprogram limiting beliefs stored in your subconscious and create coherence between your conscious desires and unconscious patterns.
This isn't just positive thinking. It's brain training backed by quantum physics, neuroscience, and decades of real-world results.
Find John's FREE Ebook "The Power of Visualization" here: https://links.myneurogym.com/WIEDT
🔥 Ready to stop blocking your own success and start training your brain for the life you want? Hit play now.
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🔗 More from John Assaraf:
► Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/
► FREE Ebook: https://links.myneurogym.com/WIEDT
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnassaraf/
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnassarafpage
► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnAssaraf
► Innercise: https://innercise.com/
🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:
► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at https://learn.zivameditation.com
►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt
► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: https://preview.zivameditation.com
► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course: https://magic.zivameditation.com
► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at https://whythis.zivameditation.com
► And follow us on Instagram
► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel
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81. Biohacking Your Brain (and Your Reality) with Dave Asprey | Part 2
Ready to explore the intersection of biohacking, manifestation, and sacred sexuality?
In this provocative Part 2 with Dave Asprey, father of biohacking and 4-time New York Times bestselling author, we venture into the science behind pleasure, consciousness, and reality creation that most won't discuss openly.
Dave shares groundbreaking insights about mitochondrial networks, why women's reproductive systems are energetic powerhouses with 100,000 mitochondria per cell, and how this connects to intuition and manifestation abilities.
💡 In This Episode, We Explore:
✨ The ancient formula for male ejaculation frequency (and why it matters for energy)
✨ How "brief intentional conscious exposure to pain" rewires dopamine sensitivity
✨ Why groups of 8+ meditators can affect random number generators globally
✨ The neurobiology of why 91% of people report improved relationships after deep meditation
✨ How sacred sexuality serves as a gateway to altered states and divine connection
✨ The real reason behind the "I'll be happy when" syndrome and how to break free
Dave reveals how meditation creates coherence in your mitochondrial networks, affecting not just your internal state but the field around you—making manifestation and reality creation scientifically measurable phenomena.
🔥 Press play and discover why Dave's new book Heavily Meditated might contain the keys to your next evolution.
🎧 Loving the Podcast? The best way to support the show is by sharing this episode with a friend and leaving a review. You can do both HERE.
🔗 More from Dave Asprey:
► Website: daveasprey.com
► Podcast: The Human Upgrade
► Instagram: @Dave.Asprey
► TikTok: @DaveAspreyOfficial
🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:
► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at https://learn.zivameditation.com
►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt
► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: https://preview.zivameditation.com
► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course: https://magic.zivameditation.com
► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at https://whythis.zivameditation.com
► And follow us on Instagram
► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel
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80. Biohacking Your Brain (and Your Reality) with Dave Asprey | Part 1
What if the key to unlocking your full human potential is hiding in plain sight?
In this mind-expanding episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with the brilliant Dave Asprey, father of biohacking, acclaimed health science entrepreneur, and 4-time New York Times bestselling author, to explore the fascinating intersection of biohacking and spirituality, and why meditation might be the most powerful tool we're not fully utilizing.
Dave shares his incredible journey from skeptical tech executive to spiritual biohacker, revealing the deeper wisdom behind his pioneering work. They dive deep into how our bodies actually perceive reality (hint: it's not how you think), and how meditation can reprogram your biological "operating system" for peak performance, joy, and purpose.
💡 In This Episode, They Cover:
✨ How your mitochondria act as "reality sensors" and often override your conscious mind
✨ The surprising science behind safety in the body and why it's essential for transformation
✨ Why ejaculation affects men's hormones and mood (and what to do about it)
✨ The power of "brief intentional conscious exposure to pain" for dopamine regulation
✨ How meditation creates coherence in both your body and the world around you
This conversation was so rich we had to split it into two parts! Don't miss Episode 81 for Part 2, where we continue our exploration of consciousness, biohacking, and practical meditation techniques.
🔥 Press play and discover why Dave's new book Heavily Meditated might contain the keys to your next evolution.
🎧 Loving the Podcast? The best way to support the show is by sharing this episode with a friend and leaving a review. You can do both HERE.
🔗 More from Dave Asprey:
► Website: daveasprey.com
► Podcast: The Human Upgrade
► Instagram: @Dave.Asprey
► TikTok: @DaveAspreyOfficial
🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:
► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at https://learn.zivameditation.com
►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt
► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: https://preview.zivameditation.com
► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course: https://magic.zivameditation.com
► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at https://whythis.zivameditation.com
► And follow us on Instagram
► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel
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79. Building Muscle for Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
What if the obesity epidemic isn't actually the problem we should be solving?
In this groundbreaking Season 4 premiere of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily reunites with her longtime friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, muscle-centric medicine pioneer, NY Times bestselling author, and the leading voice bridging conventional and functional medicine, to reveal why building muscle might be the most underrated key to longevity, health, and even manifestation.
Dr. Lyon breaks down her revolutionary approach that's turning traditional health paradigms upside down: instead of focusing on losing weight, we should be building ourselves up. She shares brand new research (hot off the press!) on the surprising link between muscle mass and sexual function, plus why the fat inside your muscles matters more than your overall body fat percentage.
💡 In This Episode, They Cover:
✨ Why muscle is the "organ of longevity" and how it impacts everything from brain health to sexual function
✨ The revolutionary new research on intramuscular fat that's changing how we think about body composition
✨ Why "comfort is the greatest disease" and how our relationship with stress might be all wrong
✨ The three stress responses you've never heard about (hint: it's not just fight-or-flight)
✨ How physical strength builds mental resilience, and why both are essential for manifesting the life you want
This conversation merges cutting-edge science with deeply philosophical wisdom that will forever change how you think about your body and its capabilities.
🔥 Press play to discover why building muscle isn't vanity, it's your responsibility to yourself and the world.
🎧 Ready to build a body and mind that serves your highest purpose? Hit play and let's dive in!
🔗 More from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:
► Book: Forever Strong
► Website: drgabriellelyon.com
► Podcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
► Instagram: @drgabriellelyon
🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:
► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at https://learn.zivameditation.com
►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt
► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: https://preview.zivameditation.com
► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course: https://magic.zivameditation.com
► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at https://whythis.zivameditation.com
► And follow us on Instagram
► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel
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78. [From The Archives] Living a Tantric Life with Layla Martin
Why isn’t everyone using pleasure as a pathway to power?
In this Best Of season finale of Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with her best friend and legendary Tantra teacher, Layla Martin—and this episode is pure magic.
Layla is a Stanford graduate who spent 19 years studying Tantra in the jungles of Asia before bringing her teachings to the world. She’s helped millions reclaim their sexuality, awaken their deepest desires, and unlock states of bliss most of us didn’t even know were possible.
In this episode, Emily and Layla dive into:
🔥 The truth about Tantra (it’s way more than just sex!)
🔥 How ecstasy was once used as a purifying force—and why it’s time to bring it back
🔥 The #1 reason so many people suppress their pleasure (and how to break free)
🔥 How embodiment and manifestation are directly linked
🔥 Why fear of our own power holds us back—and how to reclaim it
🔥 The role of sacred sexuality in personal and collective transformation
This conversation is fire from start to finish. Layla doesn’t just share wisdom—she embodies it. And if you’ve ever felt even a little disconnected from your pleasure, your power, or your purpose, this episode is a must-listen.
💫 Plus: The Ziva Magic Retreat is officially happening! If you’ve been curious about embodied manifesting, this is your sign to listen to this episode right now.
🔥 Press play and start living a life that turns you on.
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🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:
► LIVE: The Ziva Magic Retreat [Colorado Springs, May 29 - June 1 2025]: https://zivameditation.com/magicretreat
► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/magic
► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday
► And follow us on Instagram
► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel
About the guest:
Layla Martin is a leading expert in sexual wellness, Tantra, and personal development. Dubbed the "Headmistress of Pleasure" by Women’s Health, she founded the VITA Method, certifying professionals in a Tantric approach to love, sex, and relationships. With a Stanford background in human sexuality and neuroscience, plus 20 years of global Tantra training, she blends science and ancient wisdom to help people heal, release limiting beliefs, and unlock deep pleasure.
Follow her here:
Website: https://laylamartin.com/
Instagram: @thelaylamartin
YouTube: @laylamartintv
About Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher
Welcome to Why Isn't Everyone Doing This with Emily Fletcher. Each week we’ll explore some of the most spine-tingling, potent modalities that can give you the kind of bliss and pleasure that is your birthright. No topic is off limits: We’ll dive into everything from breathwork to psychedelics, from meditation to BDSM. Join Emily in conversation with scientists, doctors, healers, and innovative thinkers to reveal the tools that have radically changed their lives, and that very well may change yours, too.
We can’t wait to hear which one has you asking, “Why isn’t everyone doing this?”
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