In this episode of Intentional Wisdom, the tables are turned and Greg’s friend, Rich Howe, interviews him on the topic of How to Launch a Podcast.

This episode should be helpful for anyone considering creating their own podcast. It covers a ton of ground including:

(03:01) – Rich’s newsletter business and why he’s launching a podcast
(07:08) – Why podcasts aren’t necessarily a “top of funnel” tactic
(09:31) – Why the riches are in the niches
(12:30) – The most rewarding parts of starting a podcast
(18:27) – Deciding on a microphone, webcam and lighting
(26:46) – The best recording software
(29:31) – The best editing software
(32:46) – How to distribute your podcast
(34:55) – Creating thumbnails for YouTube
(38:21) – Episode cadence and how to source guests
(46:48) – How to create social media clips & where to post them
(51:51) – Is Zoom an option for recording?
(55:25) – The magical power of Descript’s Studio Sound function

Be sure to subscribe to Greg’s newsletter, Intentional Wisdom, to receive the full summary and recap of this episode complete with Greg’s favorite resources on the topic: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

In this episode of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast, Greg Campion engages in a deep conversation with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author and journalist known for his books '4,000 Weeks' and 'Meditations for Mortals.'

They discuss critical life philosophies including the concept of living intentionally, scruffy hospitality, and handling the modern world's overwhelming flow of information. This episode delves into the significance of balancing productivity with enjoyment, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and the importance of accepting life's inherent uncertainties.

Episode segments:

(02:46) - Why Oliver wrote his new book, Meditations for Mortals

(04:36) - The Concept of Imperfectionism

(06:56) - Greg’s experience as a “guinea pig” for the new book

(18:31) - Why life is more like a Kayak than a Super Yacht

(24:38) - Perfectionist Fantasy and Daily Life

(34:10) - The Case for 'Daily-ish'

(37:31) - Balancing Health and Enjoyment

(39:01) - The Problem with Perfectionism

(44:31) - People Pleasing and Authenticity

(51:35) - Scruffy Hospitality

(55:16) - Navigating the Attention Economy

(01:03:21) - Applying Insights to Life

(01:08:37) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Related links:

- Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Mortals-Embrace-Limitations-Counts/dp/0374611998

- Oliver’s Twitter/X account: https://x.com/oliverburkeman

- Greg’s newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Michael Karnjanaprakorn is a super impressive guy – mostly known as the founder of high-growth start-ups like Skillshare and Otis. But he’s also an incredibly thoughtful person when it comes to all things health and wellness.

Michael is currently taking a two-year sabbatical on which he’s been diving deep into all the metrics to optimize for in puruit of health & longevity.

In this conversation, Greg and Michael nerd out on all of the metrics they are tracking from heart health to nutrition, and discuss what’s working (and what isn’t).

Sit back, relax and be a fly on the wall as Greg and Michael go deep on topics like Zone 2 training, tracking calories, cholesterol levels and a ton more.

Episode segments:

(04:34) – Michael’s background as a founder, his sabbatical, and view that life is broader than work

(12:27) – Setting a “decade goal” of being 10 years younger biologically and 10 years older mentally (aka wiser)

(14:53) – All things heart health & cholesterol – Finding out he had very high cholesterol and high risk for heart disease and the metrics Michael and Greg are tracking/aiming to improve

(33:35) – Nutrition – Protein levels, processed foods, & plants

(39:47) – Getting kids to eat healthy, aka the impossible challenge

(43:20) – Tracking calories & macros

(46:53) – Lifting, running & getting fit (without getting injured)

(52:15) – VO2 max, Zone 2, running form & recovery

(01:01:00) – Strength training, mobility, & adopting the athlete identity

(01:03:09) – 5K’s, 10K’s & manageable goals

(01:08:50) – Quitting drinking, embracing a multi-faceted identity & finding balance

Links:

Michael’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mikekarnj

Michael’s article on LP(a): https://mikekarnj.com/posts/tackling-high-lipoproteina-my-heart-health-journey

Michael’s Twitter: https://x.com/mikekarnj

Greg’s simple health metrics spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1of0OGAg93nYTYeSABYHYG_l0CkF7S1PoTyqArsYZ_Po/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Intentional Wisdom articles:

How to Avoid a Heart Attack: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/how-to-avoid-a-heart-attack

Body Fat % & VO2 Max - Half-year Update: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/body-fat-and-vo2-max-half-year-update

Zone 2 Training: The Basics: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/zone-2-training-the-basics

Note: The “8 Metrics” title is admittedly a little click-baity to be honest, but here are the ones I was thinking about. - Greg

- LP(a) – liprotein a

- Apob

- LDL-c

- V02 max

- Body Fat %

- 10k time

- Protein consumed

- Calories consumed