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The Optimal Life with Nate Haber

Inspirational conversations with extraordinary people.

Nov 24, 2018

Youssef Zalal is a professional MMA fighter with a current unbeaten record of 5-0.  Hear about his path from Morocco to the United States, how MMA became a part of his life, the pain he experienced in losing his brother in an automobile accident three years ago, and how he uses that pain to fuel his fire to assure...


Nov 16, 2018

Anthony Smith is currently the #3 ranked light heavyweight in the UFC.  In this episode, hear about his adversity-filled journey to get to where he is today, the people he holds responsible for helping him achieve success, and his outlook on his UFC future as he eyes a title shot in 2019.

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Nov 4, 2018

Join me in the fight against cancer and put down your razors for the month of November!  Each person who donates at least $25.00 to the cause through The Optimal Life podcast No-Shave November page will have a chance to win a $100.00 Giant Eagle gift card.  Winner will be announced the first week of December!

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Nov 3, 2018

Eliot Sloan is the lead singer from the band Blessid Union of Souls, whose hit single "I Believe" topped the charts at #1 in 1995.  In this episode, hear from Eliot on how his band exploded onto the scene in the 1990's and get a peak into some of the intimate stories behind their music.

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