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FF: Be Careful What You Wish For...In the year 1800, 94% of the world lived in extreme poverty. Today it is less than 9%. What made the difference? We talk about the events that changed to allow people to produce and keep more in a free, Capitalist society. Governments are now making decisions that tax production and make life more difficult for their citizens. While they may have good...

Living Boldly with Lana StarchukFrom Theater to the SkiesIn this inspiring episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Lana Starchuk, a five-time formation skydiving record holder with two gold medals and more than 1,000 jumps to her name. Lana’s story begins in an unexpected place—while studying theater in Montreal, she agreed to accompany a friend’s son on a skydive. That...

Peter Samuelson: Finding Happiness Through Film, Philanthropy, and Life LessonsGuest: Peter SamuelsonHost: Dr. Allen LyckaIntroductionIn this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Peter Samuelson, a Cambridge-educated film producer with over 20 major films to his credit, including Revenge of the Nerds, Tom & Viv, and Arlington Road. Beyond filmmaking, Peter is a visionary at the intersection of...

The Taya and Chris Kyle Family FoundationOur MissionCultivate HopeWe believe two are stronger than one against the challenges of service lifestyles.Strengthen FoundationsThere’s a reason why couples choose each other. We work to reunite.Share The LegacyOne couple with hope and strength is a light in the community. Strengthening service marriages across America.Kaitlyn Ingino is a surgical...

The Dangers of Good Intentions from LegislatorsTwo listener emails start off discussions on minimum wages, degrees, property taxes, and surnames. While many legislators may have good intentions, their decisions can hurt citizens. It's not just the "paper money" that hurts; it's also the government paperwork. You can't legislate good results. Lower taxes and a free market can help businesses to...

Leadership Without Limits: Tim Lupinacci on Influence, Courage, and Living a Fantastic LifeIntroductionIn this episode of the Celebrity Edition Podcast, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. Leading over 1,300 team members across 24 offices, Tim is a passionate advocate for practical leadership and founder...

Living a Fantastic Life with Wendy BrookhouseBuilding Wealth Beyond the NumbersIn this episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Wendy Brookhouse, founder and chief strategist of Black Star Wealth in Halifax, Canada. Wendy has built a reputation for simplifying how clients grow and protect wealth—not by focusing only on the math, but by paying close attention to behaviors...

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Gina Gardiner Her Story - Part 1 - The Early Days

TT: The Companies That Own it All: Part 2In this show, the teenagers (Deven and Ethan) talk about how most of the news networks, defense manufacturers, and more are owned by BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street. As well as how BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street own large shares in Bayer, as well as most of the other large companies that are well known and very powerful. How much power do...

Protecting Your Spine for a LifetimeIn this powerful conversation, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, a board-certified spinal surgeon serving patients in New York and New Jersey. Specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and motion-preserving techniques, Dr. Okubadejo treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. His mission extends beyond the...